Nokia releases the Windows Phone 7.8 software update to their Lumia devices

After several months of waiting, Nokia is now releasing the Windows Phone 7.8 software update for their Windows Phone 7.5 devices like the Nokia Lumia 900, Nokia Lumia 800, Nokia Lumia 710 and Nokia Lumia 610. The update is already being preinstalled on new Lumia devices like the Nokia Lumia 510.

The Windows Phone 7.8 maybe the closest the older handsets will get to Windows Phone 8. The update brings the resizable live tiles which were features in the newest version of Windows Phone. It also brings additional theme colors and the ability to set the Bing wallpaper of the day on your lockscreen. Nokia has also added some apps to the update, but other than for the new start screen, we don’t think the update has much to offer.

Users wont get access to OTA (over-the-air) updates, Xbox Music & Video, IE10 or any of the other enhancements of WP8. Nor will you get access to the updated Nokia apps which bring several improvements and enhancements to the WP8 platform. You will have to rely on the Zune software to receive the update or use the Windows Phone app if you own a Mac.

We have provided our readers with a guide on how to install Windows Phone 7.8 on your Nokia Lumia device, through the Navifirm and Nokia Care Suite. Users who have had issues with updating using this guide can now rely on getting the update officially.



source – Nokia