Report: T-Mobile testing GDR2 update for not-yet-forgotten Nokia Lumia 810

While anybody focuses in on the Lumia 1020, 925 and 928 these days, T-Mobile once had an interesting Windows Phone 8 device dubbed the Lumia 810. Sectional to the T-Mobile, the phone was an off-shoot of the Lumia 820 simply it was more blocky and it but came in blackness. The phone never received much back up, evidently not selling well, and it was recently discontinued, leaving many electric current owners wondering about future updates.

Indeed, the Lumia 810 is missing things like Wi-Fi calling and with it being EOL (end of life), in that location was no word if it would see the combo GDR2 and Amber update.

What we can tell you is that the T-Mobile is testing GDR2 right at present on the Lumia 810 (see image below). What we can't say is if this update is definitely coming. That's because there's a difference between testing a software update for a phone and actually signing off on it for distribution.

T-Mobile Lumia 810 with GDR2 Having said that, it should be evident that if T-Mobile is testing this in the field, then it is looking probable that T-Mobile (and Nokia) are looking to release it to the public.

For those of yous curious, GDR2 aka build 10327, is a "at present shipping" OS update from Microsoft for Windows Phone—their 2nd this year—that enables a lot of behind the scenes plumbing, including FM Radio, Data Sense, ability to set default camera app and improved Xbox Music.

Likewise, Nokia has their "Amber" firmware update, which is idea to be included here, which allows things like the Glance screen (always on clock) and more:

Double tap to wake
Glance setting – Lockscreen clock feature
Flip to silence
New wallpapers (grab them here on SkyDrive)
Smart Photographic camera app
Ability to gear up color profile for your screen

From our personal experience, the Lumia 810 could utilize that color profile option, as nosotros've institute the 810's AMOLED display too saturated at times.

We'll of course continue you posted if we hear more well-nigh this update. No word on the HTC 8X, though we have heard i murmur that it is real shut to release, though we have non verified that information.

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