T-Mobile nixes Windows Phone 7.8 update for Lumia 710

Lumia 710 owners won't get a shot of Windows Phone 7.8 from T-Mobile.

(Credit: T-Mobile)

Owners of Nokia's Lumia 710 who expected an update to Windows Phone 7.8 are out of luck.

The phone's sole U.S. carrier, T-Mobile, confirmed the news in a statement sent to CNET today:

At this time, the Nokia Lumia 710 will not receive the Windows Phone 7.8 software update. T-Mobile is committed to enhancing customers' experience with our devices, including providing upgrades to the latest operating systems, and T-Mobile aims to deliver software upgrades when it will provide a better experience for our customers. We'll share additional information on upgrades for the Nokia Lumia 710 when they are available.

T-Mobile didn't reveal any reason why the Lumia 710 is off the update list or if the decision is final. The statement used the phrase "at this time," dangling a carrot stick that the update may arrive in the future. But owners of the phone probably shouldn't hold their breath.

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