[WP 8.1] Get OS version programatically

Question

Hi,

I want to know if it is possible to get the OS version from inside the app. I want to add it to support emails sent by users, so i can replicate as accurate as possible the environment where they experience their issues.

Thank you in advance!

Answer 1

Hi Sebastian-Dev,

This code provide your want information 

Windows.Security.ExchangeActiveSyncProvisioning.EasClientDeviceInformation deviceInfo = new EasClientDeviceInformation(); 

          

Answer 2

Hi Azat.Tazayan,

I have already tried this, but it only mentions WindowsPhone and not the specific version. (8.1 for example).

Thank you for your interest!

Answer 3

Try the environment class

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.environment%28v=vs.110%29.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396

Answer 4

Hi mcosmin,

The OSVersion property is only available for Silverlight apps, so i can not use it.

Thank you for your answer!

Answer 5

Windows.System.Profile.AnalyticsInfo.VersionInfo.DeviceFamilyVersion;

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Answer 6

Hello Sebastian-Dev,

>>I want to know if it is possible to get the OS version from inside the app

As far as I know, for the Windows Phone 8.1 Runtime app, it cannot directly determine the OS version.

Regards.

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Answer 7

Oops sorry I didn't see the 8.1 bit;

https://github.com/Q42/Q42.WinRT

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