A simple Bing search reveals hidden USB settings on Windows Phone 8.1

A new USB feature for Windows Phone 8.1 has been revealed in a simple Bing search. Found in our forums past Manikanta R., the pull a fast one on brings upwards a subconscious USB carte that allows yous to enable two new features, including 'Ask me before using USB data connection' and 'Notify me when I connect to a slower charger'.

Indeed, we can confirm from our unsanctioned 'early on look' at Windows Phone 8.1 using a developer device, that these USB options were there under the Settings menu. They were removed (or hidden) in the reviewer build that nosotros received and as well in the Preview release.

It's not articulate why this feature was hidden, though if we had to estimate it has to do with specific OEM hardware needing to exist configured to fully leverage it. That is, we should expect this characteristic to return once official updates with the corresponding firmware begins to rollout in the coming weeks.

To encounter the characteristic yourself, it'south super easy:

Launch Bing or Cortana
Type in 'USB'
Swipe left to 'phone'
Tap Settings > USB

What is happening is Bing/Cortana is doing a search on the device, which is now part of Windows Telephone viii.1, and it is showing a previously hidden office.

As to whether or not the feature works or if there are negative consequences, we are not certain, so please exercise some caution.

To learn more than, head into our Windows Telephone 8.i forums and to this thread:

Weird USB settings

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Thanks, Vaibhav S., for the tip!

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