Windows Phone Portico update rolling out in new wave, including Verizon’s HTC 8X

Looks like another moving ridge of Windows Phone Portico (build 10211) OS updates have begun rolling out as nosotros're getting flooded with tips from various regions.

And then far nosotros've heard the Lumia 920 in Russia (via WP7Forum.ru) and New Zealand are both getting the over the air OS update equally nosotros speak. In add-on, Verizon users who take the HTC 8X can finally rejoice equally that telephone is as well getting the feature packed OS update, according to reports.

Verizon HTC 8X Update Windows Phone 8 10211 aka 'Portico' features a fix for stability (random resets and freezes) and adds some new things too including SMS call refuse, mass select, SMS drafts, persistent Wi-Fi connectedness (when display is off), Wi-Fi hotspot finder and even a feature to turn of image-downloads in Cyberspace Explorer.

The update should take xx-30 minutes and information technology will include both an Os update and new firmware—the latter will also improve the Lumia 920's photographic camera.

Is your Windows Telephone getting the Bone update? You lot can bank check by heading into Settings > Phone Update > Bank check for Updates. You will need a Wi-Fi connexion to download the files and your phone will not be wiped of data, just updated.

Sound off in comments if you have an update waiting, including phone model, region and carrier!

Thanks, Steven P. and Paul North. for the Verizon images, Andy Z and Denis for the tip!

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