Windows Phone 8.1 for developers is ready for download

14 April, 2014
A release date for consumers isn't currently set, but you can register as a developer easily and for free.

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  • 14 Apr 2014

Anonymous, 14 Apr 2014Windowsphone Store is crashing right now.cant download the ... morePeople have gone wild crazy for the update. Even appstudio.windowsphone.com/ isn't working now.

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    • 14 Apr 2014

    Anonymous, 14 Apr 2014Windowsphone Store is crashing right now.cant download the ... moreHeavy load. Many requests etc. I guess you would have realized that lol.

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      • 14 Apr 2014

      Anonymous, 14 Apr 2014F cking Windowsphone Store isnt available right now that is... moreBecause it is going under a lot of pressure from the millions trying to download or access Windows Phone store right now for 8.1 lol

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        • Anonymous
        • ute
        • 14 Apr 2014

        What the hell....the Windows store is not working.....its unavailable....
        what is happening to the store?????

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          • Anonymous
          • t7X
          • 14 Apr 2014

          Windowsphone Store is crashing right now.cant download the Preview for Developer App.whats wrong with them

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            • AnonD-26322
            • KIE
            • 14 Apr 2014

            Correct me if i am wrong. When the GM Update would be available almost all of you would have to roll back to the stable version and then update to the new 8.1 version. And in that process almost many would have issues as most of the people are not that much phone geeks and most would result in bricking up their phones. Everyone is pretty excited to update though but rolling back to the original update would be a pretty tough task.

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              • AnonD-50404
              • XNp
              • 14 Apr 2014

              windows phone store working guys? in 8.1?

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                • Anonymous
                • t7X
                • 14 Apr 2014

                F cking Windowsphone Store isnt available right now that is why i cant download the developer preview apps..tang inang Microsoft to..

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                  • AnonD-134497
                  • sSP
                  • 14 Apr 2014

                  To all of those who are wondering if this update is available to your Windows Phone 8 devices. This is Windows Phone 8.1 "Developer Preview". It's the same as Windows Phone 8.1. Consider it as a testing software before final release. It's complete, perfect and everything from Windows Phone 8 you have from apps to games are working in Windows Phone 8.1. The list of devices that can get Windows Phone 8.1 developer Preview.

                  * HTC 8S
                  * HTC 8X
                  * HTC 8xt
                  * Huawei Ascend W1
                  * Huawei Ascend W2
                  * Nokia Lumia 520/521
                  * Nokia Lumia 525
                  * Nokia Lumia 620
                  * Nokia Lumia 625
                  * Nokia Lumia 720
                  * Nokia Lumia 810
                  * Nokia Lumia 820
                  * Nokia Lumia 822
                  * Nokia Lumia 920
                  * Nokia Lumia 925
                  * Nokia Lumia 928
                  * Nokia Lumia 1020
                  * Nokia Lumia 1320
                  * Nokia Lumia 1520
                  * Nokia Lumia Icon
                  * Samsung ATIV S
                  * Samsung ATIV Odyssey
                  * Samsung ATIV S Neo
                  * Samsung ATIV SE

                  This update is available worldwide. No matter which country you belong from India to Philippines. Africa to America. Russia to UK. Norway to North Pole. It's available to each and every county so don't ask now if it's available in your country. Really, it is.

                  Question - How to install Windows Phone 8.1 "Developer Preview"?

                  Answer:
                  1) Sign up to be a Windows Phone developer at appstudio.windowsphone.com for free using the Microsoft account associated with your phone.
                  2) Get the Preview for Developers app from the Windows Phone Store
                  3) Run the app and sign in with your Microsoft account.
                  4) Check for updates (Settings > Phone update > Check for updates) and download/install any that are available. You’ll have an update to download and install before Windows Phone 8.1 shows up if you’re downloading the Preview for Developers program for the first time.

                  - Copied from WPCentral(steps)

                  Personally, I have updated my Lumia 520, 920, updating 1020 right now. I am so much excited when I was using WP8.1 on my 520. It rocks and the phone is still smooth as it was before. Cortana is just amazing. Thank god it understand my ascent lol. But I am really really happy. All the patience I was keeping has led out to this beautiful version of Windows Phone 8.1 Thank you Microsoft and Nokia. You guys are the best. Enjoying it :)

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                    • Anonymous
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                    • 14 Apr 2014

                    AnonD-254117, 14 Apr 2014how to register as a developer using App Studio. i logged i... morerun 'preview for developers' app until u get 'SUCCESS'. Check for update in settings

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                      • AnonD-19664
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                      • 14 Apr 2014

                      [deleted post]Even i hv got it in India...man this update is awsome..

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                        • AnonD-19664
                        • uw}
                        • 14 Apr 2014

                        Just updated my phone and oh man this was the update we are waiting for....yepp we can use phone just like before...everything is working fine...

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                          • 14 Apr 2014

                          And how about nokia apps? Can I still using those apps while using preview version on my phone?

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                            • bobiR
                            • PG$
                            • 14 Apr 2014

                            The update is solid. There are a lot of changes In the look and feel and it is awesome. Only problem is that the windows store is not opening at the moment. I get a message to try again later.
                            But anyway it sure is worth it!

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                              • Xu6
                              • 14 Apr 2014

                              AnonD-254114, 14 Apr 2014Could anyone here tell me, if i get the preview version of ... moreYes...

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                                • AnonD-156746
                                • Xu6
                                • 14 Apr 2014

                                AnonD-254117, 14 Apr 2014how to register as a developer using App Studio. i logged i... moreThen install the preview for developer app on your device....

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                                  • AnonD-254123
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                                  • 14 Apr 2014

                                  If I download the developer version will I get the official consumer version of the update

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                                    • Gunzer
                                    • wrs
                                    • 14 Apr 2014

                                    Not really worth $19.
                                    Yeah I can use AppStudio for free, but it allows max 2 sideloaded apps. With normal $19 developer account I can sideload up to 10 apps.

                                    Or I can just wait for regular update much later.

                                    WP is locked-down like a jail, it's ridiculous why they have to limit the number of apps you can sideload!

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                                      • Roman11
                                      • t1$
                                      • 14 Apr 2014

                                      I Have not updated my Lumia 520 to Black update,Is there would be any problem if I update my phone to 8.1 ?

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • Rc1
                                        • 14 Apr 2014

                                        This is all your need to know. Anyone can update to WP8.1 right now

                                        http://www.wpcentral.com/how-sign-windows-phone-81-preview-developers