New Windows Phone OS update rolling out. Addresses disappearing keyboard and more.

OS build 8107

Simply a few hours agone we merely posted on the 810x builds of Windows Phone and now Italian site Plaffo is noting that their LG Optimus 7 just received the very same update: Os build 8107. More exciting is the news that it came with a list of changes, well-nigh of which will make most folks very happy:

It solves a trouble of the keyboard on the screen, preventing the keyboard to disappear while typing
Resolves an issue with syncing Gmail
It solves a problem of access to the location. Later on the upgrade, the function IO hub sends to Microsoft anonymous information contact the Wi-Fi admission points and antennas for mobile phones in the vicinity, only if you have allowed access to and use of location information from part of the "I'yard hither."
Revocation of certificates issued past DigiCert Sdn Bhd to solve a problem of encryption
Fixes a problem with the e-mail related to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. When yous reply to or forward an email, the original message is now included in the response.
Fixes an result of notification of voicemail

As you tin see, this is a maintenance build, addressing many ongoing bugs and issues including the troublesome "disappearing keyboard" which plagues all Windows Phone Mango devices. That keyboard problem occurs when the on-screen keyboard will all of a sudden disappear when typing, due to certain background tasks "stealing" the focus, resulting in much user frustration. What is not clear, however, is what are the plans for Microsoft and the carriers for rolling this out. This looks to augment the 7740 Os packet with fifty-fifty more than fixes (if users don't have 7740, this new Os update volition add those changes). Since US carriers skipped the 7740 build, they would seem obligated to roll this out to their customers.

In addition, since the Nokia Lumia 710 and 800 are running that update too, users of those devices should wait to see an update equally well.

Once more, nosotros look more info nearly this OS build next calendar week at CES but perhaps Microsoft will chinkle in on their blog earlier so with more details.

Update (6:08PM MST): Microsoft has sent united states a statement:

Our engineering team has developed a service release which has been delivered to our carrier partners for their assessment. Details on specific improvements contained in these releases are bachelor via the Windows Phone Update History page.

Nosotros're told the history folio is lagging backside a fleck but should reflect changes soon.

Update II: No shocker hither, but the update doesn't set up the "SMS bug" according to Tom Warren who tested it. That's expected as it is not listed in the changelog.

Source: Plaffo

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