Nokia releases new ad shows Lumia Amber software update.

By Vijay @ 10:49pm

Nokia has released a short film to show off some of the new features included in the Amber update which is currently rolling out. Bundled with Windows Phone 8 GDR2 from Microsoft, Nokia has been able to add numerous enhancements and improvements to features and functionality boasted by Lumia hardware.

We’ve gone into some detail as to what’s available in both updates. Should you require reminding, Windows Phone 10327 (GDR2) is a minor OS update that brings FM radio, some enhancements to Xbox Music, WAV file playback for voicemail, fixed Other storage, and other minor bug fixes in addition to enabling the new hardware found in the Lumia 1020.

Nokia’s bundled Amber update (highlighted in the above video), which is what is causing the delays for release, allows the new Glance screen, flip to silence, Lumia Color Profile and an improved camera experience, making the combo of an update quite interesting for consumers. So who’s getting the Amber update? See below:

It’s worth noting the Lumia 625, Lumia 925 and Lumia 1020 are not listed because GDR2 and Amber are both pre-loaded. If you’re yet to receive the update, head on over to Settings > Phone Update and hit “Check for updates” to see if you’re next in line. Nokia has stated they expect to have the update rolled out successfully by the end of September so don’t freak out if you’ve not yet got the notification.

Source: YouTube

Can’t wait for Nokia Amber/GDR2 update for ur Nokia Lumia 920/820, its now available on Nokia’s servers, can be flashed (those who dare)

By Vijay @ 07:35pm

For those of you who are eagerly waiting to get Microsoft’s latest OS release, Windows Phone 8 build 10327 (GDR2) along with Nokia’s highly anticipated Amber firmware update, here is some good news for you.

sites have noticed that the  download files are now available on Nokia’s servers for the Lumia 820 and Lumia 920. The files can be downloaded and you can flash your device directly, but you need to flash your device, which means wiping out your current data and starting fresh as you install this new ROM. In addition, you are likely going to miss any custom firmware, including possibly Data Sense, should you go down this route.

Because of those reasons, we don’t really advocate you go ahead and try this method. It requires some instruction following and some software installation, but we know some of you are tinkerers who don’t mind losing all your saved games and app settings. If that’s the case, head into and follow the instructions on the fan site Nokia Views, who have links to the ROMs for the Lumia 820 and Lumia 920.

Windows Phone 10327 (GDR2) is a minor OS update that brings FM radio, some enhancements to Xbox Music, WAV file playback for voicemail, fixed Other storage, and other minor bug fixes in addition to enabling the new hardware found in the Lumia 1020(41 MP Camera Phone). Nokia’s corresponding Amber update, which is what is causing the delays for release, allows the new Glance screen, flip to silence, Lumia Color Profile and an improved camera experience, making the combo of an update quite interesting for consumers.

Expected to release the update in August, enabling Data Sense. Now that we know that the final base OS and firmware package is on Nokia’s servers, it’s a safe bet that the update is almost ready, though as previous experience has taught us, the update will be staggered.