Windows Phone 8.1 is now available to download for those in the Preview for Developers program. Windows Phone 8.1 is the next major release of Windows Phone that introduces tons of new features.
If you’re not a developer you can join the Preview for Developers and get Windows Phone 8.1 today. Every handset running Windows Phone 8 is capable of the upgrade.
You should note that once you have upgraded, you cannot revert to Windows Phone 8.0.
To get Windows Phone 8.1 today you’re going to need a developer account.
- Sign up to be a Windows Phone developer at here for free using the Microsoft account associated with your phone.
- Download the Preview for Developers app from the Windows Phone Store
- Run the app and sign in with your Microsoft account.
- 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.
That’s it. You now have Windows Phone 8.1 on your device.[signoff predefined=”Enjoy this?” icon=”icon-users”][/signoff]
