Nokia Lumia 521 Now Supports WiFi Calling

Nokia Lumia 521 Now Supports WiFi Calling via T-Mobile

T-Mobile has recently released an update for the Nokia Lumia 521 which  brings voice-calling over WiFi. The firmware version is  1030.6409.1316.0016, however, you need to hard reset the handset before doing the update as per T-Mobile. This might be an inconvenience on your part but if you really need to make this feature working then you have to hard reset your phone. So make sure you do a back up before you run the update.

Here’s how to get the update via OTA (Over-the-Air)

• Connect to a Wi-Fi data connection.
• From the Home screen, swipe left.
• Scroll to and tap Settings.
• Touch phone update.
• Touch check for updates.
• Follow on screen prompts.
• Wait as your phone restarts and updates.

UnderStanding The T-Mobile Support

On May 20, a software update to Software version 1030.6409.1316.0016 will be released for the Nokia Lumia 521. The software update, which will be available by Over The Air (OTA), will add Wi-Fi calling.

 

Important: A master reset is required:

After completing the update, you will be required to complete a master reset to add the Wi-Fi calling feature.

It is recommended you back up your device settings, applications, and text messages through your Microsoft account and photos through SkyDrive.

See also: Back up device data

 

Microsoft will send notification that the software update is available, but you can manually pull the over the air update when it is available by going to phone update > check for updates.

 

Software versions

See also: Check your software version.

 

Windows Phone Version 8.0 / Software version 1030.6409.1316.0016 - Current version

Version

Windows Phone version 8.0

Software/firmware number 1030.6409.1316.0016

Updated 5/20/2013

 

Features

Wi-Fi Calling

 

Prerequisites

OTA update

Device is running OS version 8.0 / Firmware number 1030.6409.1311.0011

More than 50% battery life

150 MB available memory (File size of update is 150 MB)

 

Windows Phone Version 8.0 / Software version 1030.6409.1311.0011

Features

T-Mobile 4G (21 Mbps)

1GHz dual-core processor

Expandable memory

Nokia Music

HERE Drive (formerly Nokia Drive)

HERE Maps (formerly Nokia Maps)

Business Ready (Outlook, Office Integration)

Microsoft Store (formerly Windows Marketplace)