Restarting the phone or turning airplane mode on and off usually fixes it. Today they delivered with not just that, but also a guide to getting windows phone 8. One of those handsets was the windows phone 8x by htc, commonly called the htc 8x. Htc windows phone 8s software applications apps free download. Aside the name change and some bug fixes, microsoft has expanded the list with supported models that can be reflashed to windows phone 8. Last week the wizards at promised a tutorial on how to hack windows 10 mobile onto the htc 8s. Windows phone 8x software by htc update verizon wireless.
Htc windows 8x 16gb tmobile smartphone cell phone blue. Htc 8x devices are receiving the windows phone gdr2 update as we speak. Htc has added zero value to my 8x since launch and since they only have the 8s and more recently the 8xt to worry about, delivering gdr2 is much quicker. We have confirmed news from one of our readers about the gdr2 update rolling out for htc 8x devices which has also enabled the fm radio.
Introducing the windows phone 8x and 8s by htc youtube. After some concerns were raised by some customers regarding ongoing support for your phone, they got in touch to. Rogers stated recently on its os update schedule that htc windows phone 8x users would see the windows 8. Whats new in the gdr2 and lumia amber windows phone updates. Htc actually got in touch with vodafone australia and said that it wouldnt be releasing the gdr2 update, as it was focusing on the release of gdr3. Unlocked htc 8x getting windows phone gdr2 right now neowin. However, htc covers a very small amount of windows phone. Im not taking any credit for this one as the solution was posted by mevlut cay. How to download youtube videos in windows phone 8 and. Launched in october 2009, the htc hd2 originally came with windows mobile 6.
Flash original rom for bricked htc 8x after updating. On my unlocked phone htc 8x bought about a month ago, there was another new update prompted after updating to portico. First it got gingerbread, then ice cream sandwich, jelly bean and now kitkat thanks to the amazing developers which are keeping. Aug 24, 20 the htc 8x is powered by a snapdragon dual core 1. The htc windows phone 8s has received the windows phone 8. International versions of htc 8x are getting gdr3 update 3. Earlier today the nokia amber update started rolling out to devices, and now htc is getting in on the fun. Ive not had the update pushed to me even though i heard that the unlocked 8x was receiving it a while back. As always, restart your device, then try the download and install again.
The issue seemed to be common on the htc 8x and nokia lumia 920. Yes, the 8x is a fantastic ambassador to windows phone 8, but after using it for several days, were longing for a similar phone from htc running android at least until a stronger app ecosystem develops for microsofts latest mobile os. A few days ago we reported that the gdr2 update has begun rolling out to some nonnokia smartphones such as samsung ativ s and htc windows phone 8x devices. Rogers windows phone htc 8x and bell probably virgin htc 8x and 8s users can go forth and download the latest os and firmware update. We reported today that gdr2 update has started rolling out to nonnokia devices and now there are already reports that the update is rolling out for htc 8x and 8s devices. While only unlockedunbranded handsets are receiving it now, we hope it wont be long until all devices receive the update. Couple this with the progressions that microsoft has introduced center windows phone 8 and youve got the creations of a very competitive phone at this time at slightest in premise, anyhow.
However, many people start asking for help because of the stupid translation argg, so i deciced to translate this thread into english to help you. How genius by khunhorm in forum windows phone 8 replies. After playing with the lumia 640 and lumia 640 xl, we noticed they have a newer version of windows phone 8. Say hello to the stunning windows phone 8x and 8s by htc. Is it necessary to charge the new mobile for 8 hrs. In this roundup we tackle some commonly reported windows phone 8 problems and find potential solutions. Flash original rom for bricked htc 8x after updating gdr2 hello guys, yesterday i tipped wmpu for the way to flash original rom for the bricked htc 8x. Factory unlocked htc windows phone 8x still hasnt received gdr 2 update. It will take you approximately 1020 minutes to download the software, depending on network conditions.
Jul 19, 20 htc 8x devices are receiving the windows phone gdr2 update as we speak. These smartphones are the first in a family of signature models built with the new windows phone 8 operating system. Htc 8x users had reported their phones being locked up after receiving the windows phone general distribution release gdr2 update, an update is being pushed out that appears to resolve the issue. I have an htc 8x blue bought it factory unlocked and recently i have updated it to gdr2. How to flash unbranding windowsphone 8s download ruu comoc5u 1. Htc 8x receiving new update to fix postgdr2 lag and. Htc shows off how to make windows phone 8 cool in this flagship phone. Many carriers skipped gdr2 in favor of the update 3 which was expected in late november but now it seems it has already started to roll out globally. Many users have been complaining of issues after the gdr2 update to their htc 8x, up to and including the device actually being bricked.
The htc 8x won a red dot product design award in 20. Htc 8x confirmed to get the gdr3 update instead of gdr2. Unlocked cell phones free delivery possible on eligible purchases. With this update installed, you can create and test apps that will run on devices that have windows phone 8. Htc 8x getting frozen after grd2 update microsoft community.
I have not tried it, to be honest just because my 8x is not bricked but i have it kindly ready in case of failure. Follow these steps how to install htc mobile usb driver on windows 7 8 8. Fm radio returns to windows phone with the gdr2 update. Gdr2 rolling out in india, confirmed for htc 8x devices. Windows phone 8 gdr 2 update rolling out to select non. Windows phone 8 gdr 2 update rolling out to select nonnokia. Cannot enter bootloader mode on htc 8x gdr2 windows. Gdr2 for the htc 8x on verizon shows up on support page. Instead weve got some good news for everyone on verizon with the htc 8x gdr2 is. Htc 8x stuck up with a sad face during gdr2 update.
Firmware now available for the htc 8x via the windows device. The gdr2 update popped up on my htc 8x today, update 8. Instead weve got some good news for everyone on verizon with the htc 8x gdr2 is coming soon for you. Htc confirmed this yesterday, they awared the problem and contacting with ms.
Windows phone update 3 enables poweredoff charging for the htc 8x, 8xt another gripe about windows phone has been resolved with update 3 on the htc 8x. Some users are having problems with downloading and installing new apps to their devices. Windows device recovery tool updated and now supports htc 8x. According to several owners the update has arrived and is build number 8. This has been longawaited by the users, but it seems that read more. Overview of the new features including in the gdr2 update from microsoft and also the amber update from nokia for windows phone 8. This is because it is specifically for the htc 8x, which of course isnt out yet. Oppo find x2 pro certified as a youtube signature device. So all updates and processes appeared to be going smoothly, but after the final install, end result was an endless boot loop, showing the white htc boot screen for about 3 seconds, then restarting continuously. While the 8x is the companys top of the line windows phone device, the 8s is placed in the midrange. A couple of weeks ago my htc 8x received a software update. After getting the gdr2 update for the verizon htc 8x i have an intermittent issue where i get cant send errors when sending text messages even though i have full bars. However, many people start asking for help because of the stupid translation argg, so. In this roundup we tackle some commonly reported windows phone 8.
Buy htc windows 8x 16gb tmobile smartphone cell phone blue. More than two months after microsoft announced the gdr 2 update for windows phone 8, the software update appears to be finally rolling out to htc 8x. Htc 8x and 8s with option to delete temporary files. In fact, mine was one of the first which received the update and no single problem so far. How to upgrade any windows phone to windows phone 10. It looks like microsoft latest update for windows phone is rolling out.
Jul 24, 20 many users have been complaining of issues after the gdr2 update to their htc 8x, up to and including the device actually being bricked. It is now easier to download, pin, and select music, and meta data is more accurate i. To check if its arrived on your 8x, head over to settings phone update check for updates. Once you download the software, the next step is to install it onto the device. Otherwise the update is slowly rolling out, devices like the htc 8x.
A wide collection of free and paid apps is available, from everyday. The htc 8x is a beautifully engineered device, however, the. First windows phone 8 gdr2 to be the htc tiara slashgear. Official htc 8x gdr2 thread windows central forums. Sep 16, 2015 this is a short blog post for everyone owning an htc 8x who got their phones bricked by the wrongly installed windows phone 10 update two days ago. Winphoneviet ran into the same issue and contacted htc, who were kind enough to send them an original rom for the htc 8x, in. Swiping the menu left or right discloses four other app drawers.
This is a complete step by step tutorials on how to upgrade any windows phone 8. I found an article that has a solution allegedly i cannot post the link but it is the most popular solution aparently. Jul 19, 20 more than two months after microsoft announced the gdr 2 update for windows phone 8, the software update appears to be finally rolling out to htc 8x and samsung ativ s smartphones. Aug 03, 2014 htc and microsoft teamed up to release two smartphones for when windows phone 8 launched in late 2012. Subscribe the htc 8x was the launch partner for the windows phone 8 os. Wp10 solution for bricked htc 8x after windows phone 10. Q my htc 8x didnt get gdr2 update windows phone 8x by htc.
Announcement by htc china the problem covered both htc 8sa620d and 8x c620d 8x 8s have similar but more serious problem with gdr1 gdr2 upgrade last year, even cant boot into spl. Hey guys, so in the title is the problem im having. It had worked ok on my 520 lumia and the extra features were very useful. I downloaded and clicked install, then my phone restarted and started with a pair of gear and stuck up with a sad face.
This made a lot of sense to me mostly because as it turns out, nokia did very little to offer a compelling handset. We have been waiting for this for a couple of months, and its finaly coming out this month. Allerdings keine speichererweiterung via micro sd moglich. Htc rio htc 8s shipped roms ruus windows phone 8s by. Oct 31, 2012 htc phone 8x getting wireless charging for verizon only. Winphoneviet ran into the same issue and contacted htc, who were kind enough to send them an original rom for the htc 8x, in both asian and european versions. Bell and rogers htc 8x and 8s receive gdr2 os update. Good news for owners of the windows phone 8x by htc. My 8x still havent got the gdr2 update blessing in disguise. Htc phone 8x getting wireless charging for verizon only.
This device may of been overshadowed by the nokia lumia 920 in its marketing blitz and hype but htc has a unique device worth. Htc 8x getting frozen opening music hub microsoft community. As we reported in september, the gdr2 update for htc 8x was cancelled worldwide due to identified issues by htc. Everything you need to know about the htc 8s the 8s, much like its. Also, nokia have a lot more wp devices than htc does so theres a lot more testing to do. Gdr2 offers a few nice improvements for windows phone 8. Gdr2 wifi issues htc 8s as others have reported wifi does not auto connect after the lock screen has been active. Htc os 7 permits you to disable any of those drawers by drumming menu and afterward manage panels.
It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. Htc 8x, 8s on bell mobility and rogers started receiving gdr2 too. This is a complete step by step tutorials on how to upgrade any windows phone to windows phone 10 microsoft lumia,nokia lumia,samsung, htc,etc. While only unlockedunbranded handsets are receiving it now, we hope it wont be. Aug 22, 20 htc 8x users had reported their phones being locked up after receiving the windows phone general distribution release gdr2 update, an update is being pushed out that appears to resolve the issue. Check out my new roms page in beta and let me know what you think. Htc could crown the tiara as the first windows phone 8 gdr2. Hi, ive bought the 8x 10 days ago and after ive activated it i got some update which pumped the os version to 8. According to reports of some of their owners, the update comes with embedded option for deleting temporary files. For the windows phone 8x by htc, there are 2 convenient ways to download the software upgrade. Mkv video support in windows phone 8 1 gdr2 update youtube. Htc 8x receiving new update to fix postgdr2 lag and freezing. Htc launched two windows phone 8 devices last year namely the 8x and 8s and the company is certainly planning to stick with the os, despite the fact that it pulled the plug on a device called.
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