Selection of operating systems for mobile devices ah quite limited. Usually it depends directly on the device model, so switching to another operating system not always possible. This further limits user choice. Therefore, the entry of Windows 10 Mobile into the market was good news for them.
Official phone update to Windows 10 Mobile
Before proceeding with the update itself, you should make sure that your device supports Windows 10 Mobile. You can install this operating system on most devices that support Windows 8.1, and more precisely, on the following models:
- lumia 1520, 930, 640, 640XL, 730, 735, 830, 532, 535, 540, 635 1GB, 638 1GB, 430, 435;
- BLU Win HD w510u;
- BLU Win HD LTE x150q;
- MCJ Madosma Q501.
Find out if your device supports official update to Windows 10 Mobile, you can use the Update Advisor app. It is available on the official Microsoft website at the link: https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/store/p/upgrade-advisor/9nblggh0f5g4. It makes sense to use it, since Windows 10 Mobile sometimes appears on new devices that were not previously available for updating.
The program will check the possibility of upgrading your phone to Windows 10 Mobile and help free up space for its installation
Upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile using the Upgrade Assistant app
This application previously allowed you to update unsupported devices as well. Unfortunately, this opportunity was closed about a year ago. On at the moment you can only update those devices on Windows Mobile 8.1, for which Windows installation 10 Mobile is available.
Before you begin the update, complete a number of preparatory steps:
- through the Windows Store, update all applications installed on your phone - this will help avoid many problems with their operation and updating after switching to Windows 10 Mobile;
- Make sure you have a stable connection to the network, as if the network is disrupted there is a risk of errors appearing in installation files new operating system;
- free up space on your device: to install the update you will need about two gigabytes of free space;
- connect the phone to an external power source: if it runs out of power during the update, it will cause damage;
- Do not press any buttons or interact with the phone in any way during the update;
- Be patient - if the update takes too long, don't panic and interrupt the installation.
Violating any of these rules may damage your device. Be careful and careful: only you are responsible for your phone.
When all the preparatory steps are completed, you can proceed directly to installing the update on your phone. To do this, do the following:
As a result, Windows 10 Mobile will be installed on the phone. It may not contain the latest updates, so you will have to install them yourself. This is done like this:
- After installation is complete, make sure that the device is fully accessible and operational: all programs should work on it.
- Open your phone settings.
- In the “Updates and Security” section, select the option to work with updates.
- After checking for updates, your device will be updated to current version Windows 10 Mobile.
- Wait until the updated applications finish downloading, after which you can use your device.
Video: Upgrading to Windows 10 Mobile
Windows 10 Mobile build versions
Like any operating system, Windows 10 Mobile has been updated many times, and builds for various devices came out regularly. So that you can evaluate the progress of development of this OS, we will tell you about some of them.
Windows 10 Anniversary Update 14393.953
This update was released in March 2017. For many devices it is the last one available. Since this cumulative update, then it contains many important corrections. Here are just a few of them:
- application protection systems for working on the network have been updated, which affected both available browsers, and systems like Windows SMB server;
- The performance of the operating system has been significantly improved, in particular, the drop in performance when working with the Internet has been eliminated;
- The work of Office package programs has been improved and bugs have been fixed;
- Problems caused by time zone changes have been fixed;
- The stability of many applications has been increased and numerous bugs have been fixed.
It was this update that made Windows 10 Mobile truly stable and easy to use.
The Anniversary Update 14393.953 build has become extremely important step in the development of Windows 10 Mobile
Upgrade Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 Mobile on devices not officially supported
Until March 2016, users of devices running Windows 8.1 could upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile even if their device was not listed as supported. Now this option has been removed, but experienced users found a workaround. Please be aware that the steps in this manual may damage your phone and are performed at your own risk.
First you need to download the program for manual update and files of the operating system itself. You can find them on forums dedicated to mobile phones.
And then do the following:
Upgrading Windows 10 Mobile to the Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update
If you're already running Windows 10 Mobile, but your phone isn't on the list of devices eligible for the latest update, you still have a legal way from Microsoft to get all the latest updates, albeit without expanding your device's capabilities. This is done like this:
Thus, although your device is not supported for a full update, you will still receive major fixes and improvements to the operating system along with other users.
How to roll back an upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 8.1
To return to Windows 8.1 after upgrading to Windows 10 Mobile, you will need:
- USB cable for connecting to a computer;
- computer;
- program Windows Phone Recovery Tool, which can be downloaded from the official Microsoft website.
Do the following:
Video: Rolling back an upgrade from Windows 10 Mobile to Windows 8.1
Problems updating to Windows 10 Mobile
During the installation of a new operating system, the user may encounter problems. Let's look at the most common of them along with their solutions.
Can't download Windows 10 update
This problem can occur for various reasons. For example, due to corruption of update files, phone settings failure, etc. To resolve, follow these steps:
- Make sure there is enough space on your phone to install the operating system.
- Check the quality of your connection to the network - it should be stable and allow you to download large amounts of data (for example, downloading over a 3G network rather than Wi-Fi does not always work correctly).
- Reset your phone: go to the settings menu, select “Device Information” and press the “Reset Settings” button, which will delete all data on the device and return the settings to factory defaults.
- After resetting the settings, create a new account and try downloading the update again.
Error 0x800705B4 appears when updating
If you receive this error when trying to upgrade to Windows 10, it means the files were not downloaded correctly. Use the instructions above to return to Windows 8.1 and then restart your phone. Then try downloading and installing the update again.
Windows 10 Mobile Notification Center Error
Error code 80070002 indicates an update error. It usually indicates a deficiency free space on the device, but sometimes occurs due to incompatibility of the phone firmware and current version updates. In this case, you need to stop the installation and wait for the release of the next version.
If error code 80070002 appears, check the date and time on your device
This error may also be caused by incorrect set times and date on the device. Do the following:
- Open your device settings and go to the “Date and Time” menu.
- Check the box next to “Disable automatic synchronization.”
- Then check the date and time on your phone, change them if necessary, and try downloading the application again.
Errors updating applications through the store or errors updating the store itself
If you cannot download an update, for example, for the Equalizer application, or the Windows Store itself refuses to start on your device, the issue may be due to your account settings being messed up. Sometimes, to fix this problem, it is enough to re-enter the device password in the “ Accounts» in the phone settings. Try the other methods listed earlier as well, as any of them may help you solve the problem.
If the application installation fails, check your account settings
The appearance of Windows 10 Mobile in 2015 allowed smartphones running Microsoft software to gain new capabilities. Now their functionality is comparable to computers on the same platform. And the new operating system is also different in the frequency of new versions - not every few years, but 1-2 times a year. Moreover, even after Windows updates 10 Mobile, the name of the platform remains the same. Only the version number changes and, sometimes, the build, of which there are now three - 1507, 1511 and 1607. And in April 2017, Windows 10 Mobile 1704 is expected to be released. The name of each build consists of two digits - the year and month of its release.
Where can I find information about Windows 10 Mobile updates?
To determine which update version is currently current, you can use the information from official page Microsoft company. Since 2017, here is the history latest changes operating system, including platforms for PCs and mobile gadgets. In this list you can find serious additions, released in entire packages 1-2 times a year, and the latest cumulative update, which appears much more often for Windows 10 Mobile, designed to fix minor vulnerabilities and errors.
The decision to create such a page was made by company representatives after receiving a number of reviews from users of the mobile and standard versions of the operating system. At first the data was only available on English, but now information about platform updates can be read in Russian. As a result, it has become easier for users to control the occurrence of changes by promptly updating the software of their tablets and smartphones.
Official updates for Windows Mobile builds 1511 and 1607
The manufacturer's page contains information about the latest Windows 10 Mobile update, what's new in it, and what new features have been introduced by the developer. Yes, the most new option The Anniversary Update, released in July 2016 (build 1607) offers:
- improved playback of music files;
- solving the problem with the screen not turning on after checking fingerprints;
- ability to work with multiple certificates through one interface;
- full communication of the smart card module with contactless devices for reading them;
- enabling web page shortcuts using the IE browser when working in Enhanced Protected Mode.
For this, the latest build of Windows 10 Mobile, the latest update number is 14393.693. ID – KB3213986, release date – January 10, 2017. At the same time, you can also find updates for older builds on the page. For example, for Windows 10 version 1511, to which the latest upgrade with number 10586.545 (identifier KB3176493) was released on August 9, 2016. The first build of Windows 10 for mobile devices, 1507 (July 2015), has not been supported by the manufacturer since 2017. And packages for fixing errors and vulnerabilities are not released for it.
Despite the almost monthly appearance of new versions of Windows 10 Mobile, the remaining latest updates reviews show that not all of them are successful. Thus, users report that after installing patch 14393.693, some applications did not start. To solve the problem, I had to use the Recovery Tool utility. The developer reports that in the new build 1704 all these errors will be corrected.
Windows 10 Mobile updates by evaluation program
In addition to official updates available for download from Microsoft, the company releases versions only for participants in the testing program. These users have different level access:
- “early” – the group that receives packages with the newest features and, mainly, with a large number errors;
- “late” – to receive already fixed updates;
- “pre-release” – for testing packages before the official release.
Currently, the latest Windows Phone 10 Mobile update for testing programs, released on March 3, 2017, is number 15047. For the PC version of the operating system, patch number 15051 has already appeared. At the same time, downloading updates for “late” testing (Slow Ring) is available and for ordinary users on the developer’s website.
You can find out which patch package is installed on your smartphone using the settings menu. To do this, go to the About section. The number will be indicated here installed update(OS Build). And using the Phone Update section, you can find out which package is available for installation and download it to your smartphone.
The Windows Phone 10 update was released in June 2015. To date, this update is the newest. Build code - Windows Mobile 10136.
In this article we will consider all the capabilities and features of the system.
What's new in the latest version of the build?
First feature new version assembly - a modified initial lock screen. After a flip from bottom to top, a screen for entering a PIN code appears.
Overall, the interface has become more transparent and simplified.
Wait for the installation to finish and restart your phone.
How to update your phone over the air
If your phone has WinPhone OS version 10 080 installed, it is best to update to the new build over the air.
This technology for installing a new OS implies that the entire update process will occur via a wireless connection.
All Windows 10 phones can monitor in real time for updates.
In the device settings, you can configure both automatic and manual checking for new builds for your smartphone or tablet model.
Follow the instructions to check and configure update scanning:
- Go to the device settings;
- Then select the menu item “update and security”;
- Open these settings window;
- In the window that opens, several tabs are available: for developers, setting up data archiving services, searching for a user phone, and updating the device. Select “Device Update”;
- Click on the “check for updates” button and wait for the scan.
During the installation process, the smartphone reboots 2-3 times. After downloading a new one software all user data is saved, backup not required.
If it is necessary to copy a certain type of data, the user will receive an instant notification about this.
When will the update be released for all lumia devices?
Microsoft releases updates gradually, which means that not all Windows phone devices can simultaneously install a new version of the OS or its builds.
Updates for different models smartphones and tablets are released every few months.
This frequency is explained by the fact that software developers try to create unique update options based on the characteristics of each device model.
Thus, the OS becomes more adaptive and stable during operation.
Newer smartphone models receive the latest updates faster.
Also, the availability of some functions of the new operating system depends on technical characteristics devices.
For example, the new Windows 10 OS requires at least 8 GB of internal device memory.
Windows 10 Mobile: what's new in Windows 10 Mobile build 10136
Continuing the topic of updating Lumia smartphones up to Windows 10 Mobile build 10136
I would like to remind the reader that Microsoft predicted the release of a new version of the operating system. Windows systems Phone back in the spring of this year. But, despite the developer’s statements, the official update appeared only this summer. Thus, at the moment, the update of all Windows Phone devices is now at its peak.
This post is written to let you know how to update your device to latest version Windows Phone operating system, that is, up to version 8.1. The developer company, Microsoft, announces a large number of useful innovations and a significant update of the functionality of this OS.
What's new in Windows Phone 8.1?
Innovations in the latest Windows versions Phone 8.1 includes a newly created notification center for the user. It is also worth noting that the following utilities are available:
- the calendar has received significant updates
- The gadget's camera now keeps the subject being photographed in constant autofocus
- it became possible to set the background image on the device screen yourself
- Color rendering quality is now much higher
- consumption optimized electrical energy batteries
- Now the user can transfer his favorite applications to external media (flash card), as well as their data
- installed voice assistant named Cortana
The procedure for updating your device to Windows Phone 8.1 depends on the country you are currently in, as well as on the model of your device. By the way, information about the availability of the latest version of the operating system for gadgets of the family Nokia Lumia can be found out from this link.
First, select your geographic location, then your country and the exact model of your smartphone.
Step-by-step instructions for updating the Windows Phone 8 operating system to the latest version 8.1
To correctly and quickly update Windows Phone on your phone, we take the following simple steps:
- First of all, charge well battery smartphone
- Next, check the presence of a connected Internet connection via Wi-Fi network. The size of the files downloaded for updating is quite large
- then you need to check if there is free space for storing data ( internal memory). If there is not enough space to download files for the update, the smartphone itself will prompt you to free up the required space
- if the previous steps are completed correctly, then you should then click on the “Settings” button on your phone, and then get to the “Phone Update” section
- the next step involves clicking a special button called “check for updates” (see screenshots above)
- if your device has successfully verified that it has the latest version of Windows Phone 8.1, then you will be prompted to install it in automatic mode. The operating system installation wizard will detail the next steps
- then the download of the necessary system files, which should end with installing them and rebooting the device. In the welcome window that appears, click “Finish”. The update was successful!
If everything goes smoothly, and it shouldn’t be otherwise, then the procedure itself will take you a maximum of 10 minutes
Synchronization installed applications and user data will also be processed automatically. If the gadget freezes at any stage, simply reboot and the operation will continue from the same place without any problems.
Updating to a new version is a logical development of any operating system, and Windows Phone is no exception. The company regularly updates its OS with new features, so it's worth upgrading to Windows 10 to get completely new features that will make using your smartphone more enjoyable and comfortable.
Install Windows 10 on Windows Background can be done in two ways: through a computer and “over the air”. Let's take a closer look at both options:
Method number 1: Using a computer
To update Windows Background by connecting to a PC, you need to download and install the utility Windows Device Recovery Tool. After starting the program, the user will be asked to connect the smartphone to the computer.
By selecting a device that needs to be upgraded to Windows 10, the user will see the version of the installed software and a list of available service packs. Here you can reinstall the smartphone operating system if any failures or errors occur.
Method number 2: “By air”
The second method makes it possible to install Windows 10 Mobile by connecting the gadget to the Internet via Wi-Fi. The user will need the application " Update Assistant", which can be downloaded from Windows Store Store. Once launched, the utility will tell you whether Windows 10 Mobile can be installed on your smartphone, or whether the update is not yet available, and will also recommend which files can be deleted or moved to make room for installing the new version of the OS. If the device is ready for the update, it will reboot and Windows installation will begin.
Important to know: Before you update Windows Phone, you need to check whether your model is included in the list of supported devices:
You should also make sure that the smartphone is charged (the update procedure may take about an hour) and has a stable Wi-Fi connection.
