Lumia Denim Update

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Dr@g0nic

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So it's time for the updates to start.
However I'm sure SA will only get it late Jan.

Availability list here:
Lumia updates in Africa

However I only see the MTN 930 on that list which makes me worry a little.
Also some of the other countries in Africa already started getting the update for some of their phones.

List of features:

The Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 brings these new features:

Cortana: Updated in the US; Beta in the UK and China; Alpha in Australia, Canada and India.
Folders on the Start screen.
Apps Corner mode - very similar to Kid's mode - a separate and secure Start screen with customized access.
SMS merge and forwarding.
Consumer VPN.
Faster Internet Explorer.

The Lumia Denim update is exclusive to Lumia devices though and also brings lots of new features:

Better and faster Lumia Camera app.
Faster photo snapping (not available on Lumia 1020, Lumia 920 and Lumia 925).
Moment Capture feature shooting 4K@24fps videos (sensor-dependent, may be limited to 1080p).
Rich Capture - Auto HDR and Dynamic Flash.
Improved image processing for even better photos.
"Hey Cortana" - voice activation (Lumia 930, Lumia Icon, Lumia 1520).
Better Glance Screen with Bing Weather, Bing Health & Fitness.
 
Dr@g0nic said:
So it's time for the updates to start.
However I'm sure SA will only get it late Jan.
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Thank you for this posting Doc concurring with your statement.
I only hope that the file attachment to reply Email from other than picture hub problem will be resolved,hate using "Mail Plus" app to do this simple job.
 
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Hopefully WhatsApp will be as integrated as android devices
 
Yip, we're on the map.
Just waiting for the rest of the models to start getting the update.
 
peeryus said:
Hopefully WhatsApp will be as integrated as android devices
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Keep in mind that this not a new OS, its a Nokia\ Microsoft specific update (similar to Sense UI or Touch Whiz).

Anything dramatic will come in Windows 10.
 
Any news when South Africa will receive Denim Update for all network Lumia phones?
 
I eventually flashed it with the UK cv, will leave it on this firmware. Tired of being at the mercy of vodacom's slow updates.
 
We can expect Denim Update through all networks from MIDDLE February 2015 onward in RSA. This my gut feeling.
 
Ivanr said:
We can expect Denim Update through all networks from MIDDLE February 2015 onward in RSA. This my gut feeling.
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Meh... I'm not trusting peoples gut feelings anymore. Someone said their gut told them we'd all have Denim by end of December 2014. How'd that work out?
 
All my phones and family phones now have Denim. Arrived mid-Jan. TM and V. :)

The funny thing is, on both 1520s I can't use the new Lumia Camera lens. When selected the system says I must update my phone (it requires Denim). But it already says Denim. Irrritating. But haven't researched.
 
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Arthur said:
All my phones and family phones now have Denim. Arrived mid-Jan. TM and V. :)

The funny thing is, on both 1520s I can't use the new Lumia Camera lens. When selected the system says I must update my phone (it requires Denim). But it already says Denim. Irrritating. But haven't researched.
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You don't have Denim yet, that is why. It's a know bug in Extras + Info that it displays Denim when the OS is a certain version even though the actual Denim firmware isn't installed.

Would just like to know from everyone else that is waiting for the update what exactly they expect from Denim as it only brings improvements for the 1520, 930 and 830. No other phones will actually receive any firmware updates with Denim, it's OS only.
 
grim said:
You don't have Denim yet, that is why. It's a know bug in Extras + Info that it displays Denim when the OS is a certain version even though the actual Denim firmware isn't installed.

Would just like to know from everyone else that is waiting for the update what exactly they expect from Denim as it only brings improvements for the 1520, 930 and 830. No other phones will actually receive any firmware updates with Denim, it's OS only.
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I haven't really noticed anything else different, just more UI glitching. Wouldn't hold my breath if you aren't getting the camera updates.
 
SammyD said:
Meh... I'm not trusting peoples gut feelings anymore. Someone said their gut told them we'd all have Denim by end of December 2014. How'd that work out?
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Did see tweets from Microsoft SA yesterday that they're busy rolling out (no indication of when though).
 
Arthur said:
All my phones and family phones now have Denim. Arrived mid-Jan. TM and V. :)

The funny thing is, on both 1520s I can't use the new Lumia Camera lens. When selected the system says I must update my phone (it requires Denim). But it already says Denim. Irrritating. But haven't researched.
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Way69; said:
I haven't really noticed anything else different, just more UI glitching. Wouldn't hold my breath if you aren't getting the camera updates.
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Arthur & Way69 Here is an possible answer to your problem http://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-clarifies-lumia-denim-update-name-only
 
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Thanks.

I'm hoping the upcoming Win10 Insider for Phone - due any day now - will allay this faux-Denim frustration. I'm clicking the Windows Insider app five times a day at least...
 
Arthur said:
Thanks.

I'm hoping the upcoming Win10 Insider for Phone - due any day now - will allay this faux-Denim frustration. I'm clicking the Windows Insider app five times a day at least...
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I'm very sceptical of there being a windows 10 dev preview for phones available shortly. Just rumours and no official announcements.
 
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