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Windows Phone 7.8 update is now back seeding

14 March, 2013 | Read the news | Post your comment
Windows Phone 7.8 update is now back seeding - read the full textOwners of older Windows Phones will be happy to know that Microsoft is finally seeding the latest Windows phone 7.8 update for their devices. The Windows Phone 7.8 update was previously halted due to bugs with the newly introduced Live Tiles on the homescreen. Users were reporting poor battery...

 

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Zune says - An update is available for your windows phone (OS version7.10.8779.8)

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  • 2013-04-12 15:28
  • 2Tcj

I still haven't got the notification on my lumia 900, in Michigan. Do I have to just keep waiting?? Thanks!

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  • 2013-03-22 05:35
  • qQ9E

just been looking for the 8860/9962 ver on navifirm 1.7 and they are not there??? latest FW for all WP 7.5 devices is 8858 which is the faulty halted ver!!??

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  • 2013-03-18 12:44
  • 3xp{

Thumbs down. Do not trust Nokia and Microsoft.

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  • 2013-03-18 01:00
  • KS7W

updated lumia 610 last night.
Live tiles issue not solved and now my Wifi also stopped working..
Pathetic Miicrosoft..!!

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  • 2013-03-16 16:00
  • K6uP

update is currently available in the Philippines. first update was 8860 then 8862. was hoping that there were major changes like usb storage mode when connected to pc, etc.

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  • 2013-03-16 05:21
  • K7gW

> In reply to WPiOSDroidPowerUser @ 2013-03-15 00:55 from kg3C - click to readI'm pretty sure that you are not in the position to teach me;). You should read more times before saying something. I'm quite sure that i haven't said that windows is bad it is a quite good system. A very good and stable. But MeeGo with this kind of support would have crushed android like a bug...

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  • 2013-03-15 19:20
  • L7eP

> In reply to someone @ 2013-03-15 05:26 from YcRm - click to readWithout W 7.8 you cannot use bluetooth Share or ringtone maker....also you cannot use Bing as daily wallpapers...Google as default page in IE...so ...is your choice to upgrade or not !

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  • 2013-03-15 16:20
  • p3ym

> In reply to Dichi @ 2013-03-15 13:33 from fmWk - click to readafter update to W7.8 you will find in marketplace an app called Bluetooth Share ...with it you can transfer images and other files....

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  • 2013-03-15 14:13
  • p3ym

Please does 7.8 bring bluetooth file transfer with it? Or is there another way to share files via bluetooth? I use Lumia 900.
Thanks.

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  • 2013-03-15 13:33
  • fmWk

Is it available for LG Quantum

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  • 2013-03-15 12:51
  • tUe7

Am I get 7.8 updates for my HTC Mozart ?

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  • 2013-03-15 12:44
  • wHs$

> In reply to aj @ 2013-03-15 09:55 from K7g8 - click to readThere is my friend. just activate your airplane mode then check update to your zune, and there you go, i too install it a while ago.

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  • 2013-03-15 12:36
  • vaNH

Last night i updated...stupid!Now its ruin my battery faster!Dont do it!!

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  • 2013-03-15 12:06
  • nCId

Secondary Windows Phone 7.8 update 7.10.8862 is rolling now. I just update my LG Optimus 7 and Lumia 800 both unlocked.

I can say for sure the Live Tile issue is fixed,for most apps i have pinned on my start screen.Nice work Microsoft!!!

http://www.windows-phone-news....hone-78.html

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  • 2013-03-15 11:44
  • 0U@G

Is it available in Malaysia?

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  • 2013-03-15 11:24
  • tu6C

do Windows 7.8 update available to philippines? need answers ASAP..

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  • 2013-03-15 09:55
  • K7g8

Does someone know when will it be available for T-Mobile Germany ?

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  • 2013-03-15 09:13
  • nDIG

when I can Update My HTC 7 Trophy To WP 7.8???

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  • 2013-03-15 08:48
  • 6wZ}

windows phone 7.5 no update yet in the philippines..
when will it be seeding in the philippines?

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  • 2013-03-15 08:33
  • t7Me
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