14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has just announced that it’s making some changes to how new firmware versions are delivered to Lumia devices and released new updates for Windows 10 Mobile phones, including Lumia 950 and 950 XL.
Specifically, the company’s new flagship Windows 10 Mobile phones are getting firmware version 1078.38.16025 today, but only in select markets, according to Microsoft. Insiders who want to get this new firmware need to switch to the Production ring and then check for updates because these changes won’t show up if you are enrolled in the fast ring.
The new firmware version brings stability fixes, improvements to GPS reliability and call audio quality, according to the official changelog.
At the same time, Redmond is also rolling out firmware updates for LG Lancet (820.10300.11.101) and Lumia 830 (2179.0.15455.24047), but only when running Windows Phone 8.1. The company says that those who are on Windows 10 Mobile and want to get these new firmware versions need to downgrade to Windows Phone 8.1, install the update, and then go back to Windows 10 Mobile.
More changes in March
Certainly, the procedure described above is quite painful for insiders, so Microsoft’s planning more changes for insiders that are expected to debut in early March.
Starting next month, new firmware versions will be automatically delivered to devices, and switching rings will no longer be needed. Insiders and retail users will get firmware updates at the same time, Microsoft guarantees.
“For the current wave of firmware updates rolling out, Insiders will see a small gap in time for receiving this new update, pending the pipeline completion. We know this isn’t optimal. Insiders want the new firmware too and we don’t blame you! This is simply a matter of timing for completing the work needed on our side. As noted, Insiders will see automatic delivery of new firmware beginning in early March, including the new updates released today,” the company explains.
Microsoft hasn’t revealed the specific markets that are getting the firmware updates for Lumia 950 and 950 XL, but you can read the company’s post detailing these changes in the box after the jump.