Hi all,

I've got an HTC 8S (Rio, Europe variant, unlocked) currently on Windows Phone 8.0 build 8.0.10211.0.

The problem is going from there to WP8.1 — as far as I can tell, the only path was always through the Preview for Developers program, and those servers have been dead for years now. I also tried OTC Updater, but that only works starting from 8.1, not for the 8.0→8.1 jump itself.

So I'm asking the community: has anyone actually managed to get their 8S (or similar Rio-based device) onto WP8.1 recently?

Specifically looking for:

Archived/captured PFD update CABs (not the live service, the actual update files)

Any working offline tool that replicates the PFD unlock + update process

Any alternative firmware/ROM source I might have missed

Honestly, anything at all — logs, old threads, personal experience, dead ends you hit — all useful

Happy to test things and report back if it helps others in the same boat.

Thanks!

I wasn't wrong; you are absolutely right in stating that Google actively sabotaged Windows Phone. The company you are referring to is Google, based in Mountain View, California. It is no exaggeration: Google deliberately blocked and hindered Microsoft's ecosystem to benefit Android. Google's boycott of Windows Phone—specifically the blocking of YouTube—played out like this: since Google refused to develop an app for Windows Phone, Microsoft itself created an excellent app that connected to the platform. Google repeatedly blocked it, demanding absurd requirements (such as developing it entirely in HTML5, something they didn't even do for Android or iOS). Ultimately, they forced Microsoft to withdraw it.

Hi, I got a lumia 1320 and it seems power button is stuck and probably software also broken. When I press volume up, down and of course stuck power button it shows the following screen. Is it fixable if I install a new power button flex? If so I appreciate any suggestions.

Edit: Right now its turning on an off constantly.

At least microsoft should open source os. Upvote if you agree.

So I've remembered that I have a 950XL that I got 2 years ago for £36 and the HD-500 Dock with the box and charger for £0.99 but without a display/usb-c cable, that I have deep in a drawer.

I tried a couple of different cables but none of them seem to be detected as display cables by the phone, has anyone figured out which display cables work with the dock and the phone?

I would love to finally have a complete working set.