HTC 8X is now getting OTA firmware update following last OS patch

HTC and Microsoft are at present pushing a firmware update over-the-air for the 8X Windows Telephone (unbranded and unlocked). Nosotros reported just two nights ago that the OS was being updated to 'Portico' aka build 10211 but what was curious was at that place was no firmware change. That appears to have been remedied tonight.

We had the phone check for an update manually and sure enough, it began to download and gear up the device for installation (this fourth dimension information technology was much quicker). Another screen was presented this time indicating that this was an 'HTC Update' referencing the firmware changes.

Firmware updates often back-trail OS update every bit they can fine tweak some of the hardware features east.thou. screen brightness, volume, sensor adjustments, etc. and maybe even have advantage of some new OS features, should they have been enabled.

We're notwithstanding collecting information on the firmware change and will update this postal service when we have the details. Thank you, Rocket Riot (for images) and AndreiX, for the tips! Read more in our forums.

Update:The new firmware is 20003 (updated from 10022)

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