For those in the Windows Phone Preview for Developer program, a new update to Windows Phone 8.1. Update 1 is now available for download. The build number for this release is 8.10.14157.200 and is available to everyone in the program. Remember that you can join the Preview for Developer program for free by downloading the app and registering your device. More details at the end of this post.
There is nothing specifically called out in the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 release today as far as fixes or bugs that are addressed.
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Update
Given this is a preview (AKA Beta) it is likely focused on performance improvements, bug fixes and other tweaks. I downloaded the update to my Lumia 1320 this morning and so far I’ve not found anything noticeably different from a look perspective. If you find something, post a comment and let everyone know.
What I have notice however is a significant performance improvement. Apps seems to open and close faster and switching between apps feels smoother. I having nothing scientific to measure this of course – it all comes down to personal feel & experience. I’ve also noticed that my Glimpse screen doesn’t flicker like it did under the previous Update 1 build so I can only assume that Microsoft has tweaked this to improve it.
One thing that is clear is that the update does not address the BitLocker issue that is impacting some users. This is where users can download Windows Phone 8.1 and Update 1 but are not updated to Lumia Cyan and all the improvements of that firmware. Microsoft continues to work on this issue but it is not fixed in this update.
If you update to Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 xxx.200 and find some new then be sure post a comment and let me know.
To join the Preview for Developers app for your Windows Phone, you can click this link or use the QR code below.
Preview for Developers QR
