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Microsoft to Push Windows Phone 8 Bug Fix Next Month

Nov 27, 2012, 8:38 PM by Eric M. Zeman

Microsoft today indicated that it believes it has found the root of a bug in its Windows Phone 8 platform that causes some devices to reboot at random times. "We're continuing to investigate some reports of phones rebooting and have identified a cause with our partners," said Microsoft in a statement provided to AllThingsD. "We are working to get an over-the-air update out in December." Microsoft did not identify the problem.

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newfoneguy

Nov 28, 2012, 8:13 AM

Haven't had any issues...

I haven't had any issues with it so far...? hopefully they can fix it for anyone with the bug.

Crunchy Frog

Me neither, with my Nokia 822. It's been a solid performer with no random reboots. I'm guessing most of the issues are with the 920. That's been the biggest seller as the flagship WP8 device. I still think the 822 has a better screen IMO.

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