Nokia Lumia 920, 820 update patches iffy performance

Nokia announced today that, along with Microsoft, it will roll out a software update that address user complaints about battery life, Bluetooth connection, and startup.

Starting today, the over-the-air update will cover the Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 for all AT&T customers in the U.S. and Rogers subscribers in Canada.

Among the changes, Nokia says, users will see:

  • More efficient and reliable Bluetooth connectivity
  • More efficient and reliable startup sequence
  • Enhancements in imaging performance and battery management
  • Enhancements in messaging
  • Additional platform updates and enhancements

CNET has asked Nokia when and if Lumia 822 and Lumia 810 users will also see the fix; we’ll update this post when Nokia responds. Nokia says that other global users will see their patch in early February.

@jhaggett @mikemacias @kenosando Microsoft will be releasing a SW update this month. We’ll announce from here when available. ^GS

— Nokia Care US (@NokiaCareUS) December 14, 2012

The handset maker first let slip that an update was in the works with a December 14 tweet from its Nokia Care department in response to user complaints.

Despite the inconsistencies some phone owners experienced, the new Lumias are packed with additional features — like wireless charging, a highly sensitive screen, and extra apps — that set them apart from other Windows phones.


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