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HTC 8X first Windows Phone 8 device to get the OTA update; Brings always-on Wi-Fi, feature tweaks

Categories: Devices, HTC, Windows Phone
By: , IntoMobile
Thursday, December 13th, 2012 at 1:18 AM
HTC 8X first Windows Phone 8 device to get the OTA update

HTC’s Windows Phone 8X is the first device running the latest version of Microsoft’s mobile platform to get an over-the-air (OTA) update. Microsoft introduced this capability in Windows Phone 8, allowing users to get the latest software without connecting their beloved smartphones to the computer (something Android has been doing for quite some time).

The main thing of this firmware update is the “always-on” Wi-Fi that fixes the most annoying issue Windows Phone 8 users had (and are still having) with their phones. The moment the screen was turned off, Wi-Fi was losing connectivity, causing service interruption in some cases.

Additionally, some of the bugs have been fixed and new features added like the ability to reject a call with SMS, ability to delete multiple text messages at one, and save texts as drafts. Yeah, we do realize these are some basic capabilities Microsoft should’ve included in the initial Windows Phone version, but alas… better late than never.

As I’m writing this, the update is only available for international HTC 8X devices with users in North America most likely to get it in the coming days.

[Via: WPcentral]

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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.

  • Anonymous

    Friggin’ finally. A friend of mine has HTC 8X and he’s even afraid to start some long downloads from his phone as they can be interrupted when phone goes idle.

  • Anonymous

    Friggin’ finally. A friend of mine has HTC 8X and he’s even afraid to start some long downloads from his phone as they can be interrupted when phone goes idle.

  • Anonymous

    Friggin’ finally. A friend of mine has HTC 8X and he’s even afraid to start some long downloads from his phone as they can be interrupted when phone goes idle.

  • Anonymous

    Friggin’ finally. A friend of mine has HTC 8X and he’s even afraid to start some long downloads from his phone as they can be interrupted when phone goes idle.

  • Anonymous

    Friggin’ finally. A friend of mine has HTC 8X and he’s even afraid to start some long downloads from his phone as they can be interrupted when phone goes idle.