It's no secret that progress moves inexorably forward, and in the case of mobile devices- tablets, smartphones, and even giant steps. Updates for these gadgets are released quite often, and users happily accept them, as ease of use and performance improve dramatically.
What you need
- your device (lumia 800);
- Internet;
- NSU-Nokia Software Updater;
Instructions
You must understand that high rates of development and progress lead to fairly rapid obsolescence of devices. New technologies often cannot work on outdated hardware, and the term “obsolete” is applied to gadgets that are two years old.
Unfortunately, this is our case, and install (update) the operating system Nokia Lumia 800 to Windows Phone 8 is not possible. Microsoft Company gives you the opportunity to upgrade to version 7.8, which looks almost identical to what you want, but, of course, is not a complete functional copy.
Much easier.
1. So, NSU - Nokia Software Updater. This software is provided to you by the developer, and this is the most convenient way update your pet's software. This product is completely freely available, so there will be no problems - download from the Internet and install. The file will be named by type "Nokia_Software_Updater_For_Retail_1.0.3.exe".
2. After installation, you will be asked to select a language, select “Russian” from the list. 
3. The program will detect your device (if you connect it to your computer, of course) and look at the software available on it. After which, it will offer you an update to a specific (latest) version available. Also, if your data is affected, it will definitely warn you about it.
4. After activating the update process, in no case do not disconnect the phone from the PC, give them a couple of minutes to set up in order to avoid force majeure situations. Within a few minutes (depending on the Internet speed, connection quality), the program will tell you the good news about the successful update, after which the device will reboot, and new launch will be produced from Windows version 7.8.
Read this article on how to install.
If you are the proud owner of a smartphone Nokia Lumia 800, 610, 710 or 900, then I advise you to always check it for firmware updates, since in addition to bug fixes, new software builds carry a lot of useful things - for example, faster performance and longer battery life for Lumia smartphones
In addition, many applications do not work on old firmware, such as . In this regard, we definitely recommend updating.
Most relevant Windows update Phone today is version 7.10.8773.98, which includes the following innovations:
— The ability to use your Lumia as Wi-Fi router.
— The Flip to Silence function will allow you to translate incoming call into silent mode by simply turning the phone over (a proprietary feature Nokia smartphones).
— The ability to attach video recordings no longer than 1 minute long, as well as several images at the same time.
— Advanced contact management capabilities on SIM card.
— Bugs and shortcomings fixed previous version W.P.
Additionally, you'll notice an increase in availability in the Marketplace as well.
How to install a firmware update?
The first thing you need to make sure is whether it’s worth installing it at all; maybe you already have the most current version of the system).
To do this, go to Menu->Settings->Device Information->Information. Let me remind you that the most a new version Firmware for Nokia Lumia 610,710,800 and 900 has number 7.10.8773.98. (current as of 01/01/2013).
To successfully install the update, you must fulfill two requirements - charge the battery to maximum and free up enough space on your phone. There is usually plenty of free space, so I don’t think there will be any problems with this, but it’s worth charging the battery.
The update process itself is very simple:
— We connect our smartphone to the PC
- Let's go to Settings->Phone->Update.
— If an update is available, click the Update button.
— We are waiting for the process to complete!
If anything is unclear, leave questions in the comments.
Dear users, if for some reason the Zune program does not find the update, then try to do it using Nokia programs Software Updater according to our article on the website: . The update method via NSU is only relevant for Nokia Lumia phones.
The update is available to all phone manufacturers, as well as phones from MTS, but you may receive the update with a delay of up to 3 weeks, since the update occurs in waves.
Let's see what will happen to our phone after the update:
- New desktop with customizable tile sizes
- Dynamic Bing wallpaper for lock screen
- 20 new tile colors
- Ability to select Google as the main search tool.
- Expanded language support
- Improved child protection and pocket protection.
And for Nokia Lumia users the following will also be available:
- Transfer files via Bluetooth
- Create ringtones directly on your smartphone
- Amazing photo apps like "Photobeamer" (Allows you to show your photos on the screen of any other device connected to the Internet) and "Animated Photos" (Create animated photos and amaze your friends)
- Applications "Counters", "Transfer via Bluetooth"
Important Features:
- the update is official, in this case, if you don’t see the update, you should just wait for it to reach you. Your phone will notify you about this.
- during update software all your data on your phone will be saved: programs, games, photos and music... Don't worry about losing something!
- a total of 3 updates will be installed, the whole procedure will take about an hour or an hour and a half of your time, at least that’s how long the update took me Nokia phone Lumia 610.
All we need to update is: a phone, a USB cable, a Zune and a few hours of free time and a little of your patience, since it turned out that the process is a little lengthy. This will give you time to think whether you need this update or not. I think in any case you can’t go wrong! So let's get started...
Step 1. Install the Zune program on your computer, and then connect the phone using your original USB cable to the computer. The Zune program will start automatically, at least it should, if it doesn’t start, open it yourself.
Step 2. In the opened program you don’t need to go far, we need to go to the “Options” menu, in which you will need to select the “Phone” tab and select “Update” in the left menu. The process of checking for a software update for the phone will begin. The process takes a few minutes.
Step 3. After searching, the Zune program will give you a message: An update is available for Windows phone Phone (version 0070.0000.0000.0001). This means that there is already an update for your phone. Now you just need to click the "Update" button and the update process will begin.
Step 4. I want to say that the update process is quite long and tedious, please be patient. Again, for some time the program will check for an update for the phone, although it is strange, because in the previous step it found an update.
Step 5. After some time, the Zune program will still issue a notification that an update exists and the update process will take from 30 minutes to several hours (from experience, I spent an hour and a half with the Nokia lumia 610 until the update was completely completed). Now just click “Update now”.
Step 6. The Zune program performs another check, but it is your phone that says that you can safely continue by pressing the “Forward” button. This is the fastest point in the entire instruction.
Step 7. The update starts downloading from the Internet to your Personal Computer. At this step you don’t need to touch anything, just wait for the software to download. The speed of downloading new software depends on your Internet provider (it took me about 25 minutes).
Step 8: Once the software is on your computer, the Zune program will begin to reboot your phone. This is one of the longest processes, so we just wait and do nothing with the phone. The procedure can last from 5 to 30 minutes, this is normal.
Step 9: Once your phone restarts and turns on, the Zune software will begin backing up your data on your phone, saving everything to your computer. This procedure will take place 1 to 3 times during the entire phone update period. This is the longest section in terms of time.
At this step, it happens that an error occurs. Zune says it can't do it backup and you have some problems with your phone. To avoid this, you must do the following:
(1) - turn off your phone with the power off button
(2) - hold down the power button, wait for the vibration and hold down the camera button, hold it until the image appears on the screen
(3) - in this state, connect the phone via USB cable to the computer
(4) - go to device manager, find your phone and select "Update drivers" from the menu
(5) - after the update, turn off the phone with the power button
(6) - turn on the phone normal mode and continue to follow the instructions, unfortunately, from the first step!
Step 10. After creation backup copy your phone on your computer, the Zune program will begin installing updates on your phone. After the first update, the phone menu will not change visually, this is how it should be! Then the second part of the update will be installed (starting from step 1, and at the end the third update will be installed).
Step 11. After installing the new software on your phone, it, like a regular computer, will have to reboot again. This procedure also takes about 5-10 minutes. We're just waiting for further steps.
Step 12. Finally, when you have almost no patience and strength left to look at all this, the Zune program warns that the installation of updates on your phone is finally completed and you can safely start using it with the new operating system Windows Phone 7.8
Step 13 Congratulations! Now you have an operating system on your phone Windows system Phone 7.8 and of course you get a number of new functions and features in the phone that will decorate and diversify your phone.
Almost all owners of Nokia Lumia smartphones have already updated their favorite gadgets to latest version mobile operating system from Microsoft. However, there are still those who have not yet done this for various reasons.
One of these reasons is that they simply do not know how to update Windows Phone 8.1 on their Nokia Lumia. And that's why I decided to write brief instructions, about how to upgrade to WP 8.1.
First of all, you need to go to the Finnish manufacturer’s website using this link. Then, look for your country and phone model name. Done? Great! If you see the following message next to your smartphone: Available, this means that the update is available and you can already download it.
If, however, you see the following inscription: Under testing - this means that the Windows Phone 8.1 Lumia Cyan update is being tested and will soon be available for download, and you need to wait a few days.
So, suppose you saw that the firmware is available and you can download it right now, what should you do in this case? Turn on the Internet (Wi-Fi), go to the phone settings, then update the phone and click on the button: check for an update. After that, follow the prompts and update the device. At the same time, it is important to remember that your Lumia phone battery must be charged at least 50%.
OK it's all over Now. Now you know how to check for an update and also update Nokia Lumia to Windows Phone 8.1. And yes, after successfully downloading the update, in order to check if everything worked out for you, go to: settings, then additionally. There you should see the following inscription: Lumia Cyan software version.
