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Nokia X Software Platform 1.2 Update Now Rolling Out

Nokia X Software Platform 1.2 Update Now Rolling Out

By Ketan Pratap | Updated: 28 July 2014 19:44 IST

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The platform might be going away but owners of first generation Nokia X devices finally have something to cheer about. Microsoft has started rolling out the Nokia X Software Platform 1.2 update for the Nokia X, Nokia X+, and Nokia XL handsets.

The company announced the news on its official Conversations blog saying, "Starting from today, those of you with a Nokia X, Nokia X+, or Nokia XL can expect to see some brand new features and enhancements coming your way."

Nokia X device owners can check for updates by going to Settings > About Phone > System Updates and tapping Check Now.

(Also see: Nokia X Dual SIM vs. Nokia X+ Dual SIM vs. Nokia XL Dual SIM vs. Nokia X2 Dual SIM)

Some of the key features that the Nokia X Software Platform 1.2 update brings are the new app switcher, which allows closing apps with a single tap; pre-installed Outlook.com and OneNote apps; updated Nokia Store that comes with better integration with third-party stores; new scrollable widgets; call reject with a message; contact search in the dialler; automatic uploading to OneDrive, and local calendar support.

The new update for Nokia X, Nokia X+, or Nokia XL handsets also brings general performance and usability improvements.

The Nokia Support Discussions page notes, "Today we have started rolling out a new Nokia X Software Platform 1.2 update. This is a major/global release, bringing the phone software version to v. 1.2.x.x, and will be available via OTA (Over-The-Air) for the Nokia X Dual SIM, Nokia X+ Dual and Nokia XL Dual SIM users."

Last month, Microsoft revealed that the first generation Nokia X handsets (the Nokia X, Nokia X+ and Nokia XL) will not be receiving the latest Nokia X software platform 2.0 OS, released with the Nokia X2 Dual SIM. The Nokia X2 Dual SIM, successor to the popular Nokia X, was announced in June, but its future is unclear now.

Earlier this month, Microsoft announced plans to discontinue the Android-based handsets, and said that unannounced Nokia X series products will be making the transition to Windows Phone.

(Also see: Discontinued Nokia X Phones Suffered From a Lack of Identity)

Nokia announced the X series of phones running a heavily customised version of Android at MWC earlier this year.

Nokia X Dual SIM

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent design and build quality
Great camera
Innovative UI
Runs most Android apps

Bad
No front camera
Average battery life
Potential for confusion if Android apps display errors
Uncertain platform future

Read detailed Nokia X Dual SIM review

Display 4.00-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play

Front Camera No

Rear Camera 3-megapixel

RAM 512MB

Storage 4GB

Battery Capacity 1500mAh

OS Nokia X platform 1.0

Resolution 480x800 pixels

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Nokia X+ Dual SIM

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 4.00-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4

Front Camera No

Rear Camera 3-megapixel

RAM 768MB

Storage 4GB

Battery Capacity 1500mAh

OS Nokia X platform 1.0

Resolution 480x800 pixels

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Nokia XL Dual SIM

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent camera
Impressive construction quality

Bad
Mediocre performance
Poor battery life
Low-resolution screen

Read detailed Nokia XL Dual SIM review

Display 5.00-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play

Front Camera 2-megapixel

Rear Camera 5-megapixel

RAM 768MB

Storage 4GB

Battery Capacity 2000mAh

OS Nokia X platform 1.0

Resolution 480x800 pixels

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Ketan Pratap is the Editor at Gadgets 360. His primary role - debugging the tech hype, benchmarking the future, and compiling it all into precise news, features or reviews. He has spent over 14 years calling out vaporware and identifying the best tech. He’s your guide for everything from chipsets to smart-home meltdowns. When his own batteries are low, he heads for the hills—literally. He’s someone who prefers a remote mountain pass, appreciating a 12,000-foot view that no VR ...More