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If you haven't updated your smartphone to , then it's time to do it. Completely new functions and capabilities are available in this version of the OS. The interface has become more thoughtful, easier and more concise. Not sure if it's worth upgrading to Windows Mobile to 10? Then we recommend , which demonstrates the operation of a device with Windows 10 Mobile installed.

In this article I will cover the following question: how to update your phone to latest version mobile operating system from Microsoft. But first, you should familiarize yourself with the list of devices for which this function is available.

Important! A pre-installed system is required for updating Windows Phone 8.1 and at least 8 GB of memory. In addition, the battery level should not be less than 50% before starting the upgrade.

Lumia 430;
Lumia 435;
Lumia 532;
Lumia 535;
Lumia 540;
Lumia 635 1GB;
Lumia 636 1GB;
Lumia 638 1GB;
Lumia 640;
Lumia 640XL;
Lumia 730;
Lumia 735;
Lumia 830;
Lumia 920;
Lumia 925;
Lumia 930;
Lumia 1520;
Lumia Icon;
Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL;
MCJ Madosma Q501;
BLU Win HD LTE x150q;
BLU Win HD w510u;
HTC One(M8) for Windows;
LG Lancet.

Helpful advice. To find out which assembly is installed in this moment on your device, go to: Settings → About device → Information. There you will find everything necessary information.

How to download updates: official video instructions from Microsoft

Microsoft understands that the update process can be difficult for many, so Microsoft employees have created a video clip that shows the update procedure step by step.

Video clip (Russian subtitles)

To quickly and conveniently upgrade your phone from Windows Phone to Windows 10 Mobile can be downloaded update assistant. This special application, which allows you to get the necessary information about whether your phone needs an update and, if so, it automatically downloads the latest system build.

By the way, there are cases when, when checking for an update in smartphones on Windows Background 8 a message appears stating that the device does not need updates. Although the 10th version of the mobile OS has been released a long time ago and can be installed on supported devices. In such cases, the application will help, about which we're talking about.

Now you need to go to the settings and select the “Update” item on your phone, check for updates and install them.

Download assistant from official Windows Store:

How to increase font size in Windows 10 Mobile

Selection of operating systems for mobile devices quite limited. Usually it depends directly on the device model, so switching to a different operating system is 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. At the moment, you can only update those devices to Windows Mobile 8.1 for which Windows installation 10 Mobile is available.
Before you begin the update, complete a number of preparatory steps:

through 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, since if the network is disrupted, there is a risk of errors appearing in the installation files of the new operating system;
free up space on your device: to install the update you will need about two gigabytes of free space;
connect your phone to external source power: if it runs out during the update, it will lead to failure;
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:

From the official Microsoft website, install the Update Assistant application on your phone.
Launch the application. Read the available information and license agreement on using Windows 10 Mobile, and then click Next.
It will check for updates for your device. If your phone is compatible with Windows 10 Mobile, you can move on to the next step.
If an update is available, you will see a message about it on the screen and you can start the installation
Press Next again to download the update to your phone.
The update will be found and downloaded before installation begins
Once the update download is complete, installation will begin. It can last more than an hour. Wait for the installation to complete without pressing any buttons on your phone.
While the device is updating, the screen will display an image of rotating gears.

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 Insider Preview - early version Windows 10 Mobile. Its first popular build was number 10051. It appeared in April 2015 and clearly demonstrated to the world Windows features 10 Mobile.
Windows 10 Insider Preview was only available to beta program participants
A significant breakthrough was Windows assembly 10 Mobile under number 10581. It was released in October of the same 2015 and contained many useful changes. These include a simplified process for obtaining new versions, increased performance, as well as a fixed bug that caused fast discharge battery
In August 2016, another update was released. It turned out important step V Windows development 10 Mobile, although due to many fixes in the system core it also gave rise to a number of new problems.
Anniversary update 14393.953 is an important cumulative update that prepared the system for the second global release - Windows 10 Creators Update. The list of changes in this update is so long that it is better to consider it separately.
Exit Anniversary Update was an important step in the development of Windows Mobile OS
Windows 10 mobile Creators Update is a very large and currently the latest update, available only on some mobile devices. The changes included in it are aimed primarily at realizing the creative potential of users.
The latest Windows 10 Mobile update today is called the Creators Update.

Windows 10 Anniversary Update 14393.953

This update was released in March 2017. For many devices it is the last one available. Since this is a cumulative update, it contains many important changes. 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;
improved program performance Office package, bugs 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 was an 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. This feature has now been removed, but experienced users have 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:

Extract the contents of the APP archive to a folder with the same name located in root directory your system disk.
Extract the contents of the App(reksden) archive to the folder of the same name
In this folder, go to the Updates subfolder and place there cab files operating system. They also need to be extracted from the downloaded archive.
Run executable file start.exe using administrator access.
Click right click on the application start.exe and select "Run as administrator"
In settings running program indicate the path to installation files, which you extracted earlier. If it is already listed, make sure it is correct.
Specify the paths to the previously extracted cab files
Close Settings and connect your device to PC using a cable. Remove the screen lock, or better yet, turn it off completely. The screen must not be locked during installation.
Request phone information in the program. If it appears on the screen, then the device is ready to update.
Select the "Phone Info" key before installation to check if you are ready for the update
Start the update by clicking the "Update phone" button.

Upgrading Windows 10 Mobile to the Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update

If you're already using the Windows 10 Mobile operating system, but your phone isn't among the devices eligible for the latest update, you still have legal way from Microsoft to receive all the latest updates, although without expanding the capabilities of the device. 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;
Windows program Phone Recovery Tool, which can be downloaded from the official Microsoft website.

Do the following:

Launch the Windows Phone program on your computer Recovery Tool, and then use a cable to connect your phone to your computer.
Connect your device to your computer after the program prompts
A program window will open. Find your device in it and click on it.
Select your device after launching the program
After this you will receive information about current firmware and about the one to which there is an opportunity to return.
Check out the information about the current firmware and the one you can rollback to
Select the "Reinstall Software" button.
A warning about deleting files will appear. It is recommended to save all necessary data from your device to avoid losing it during the installation process. Once this is done, continue to roll back Windows.
The program will download previous version Windows from the official website and will install it instead of the current system. Wait for this process to complete.

Video: Rolling back an upgrade from Windows 10 Mobile to Windows 8.1

Problems updating to Windows 10 Mobile

During 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 may occur due to 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, 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 app 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

25th of April Microsoft company began distribution of the next large-scale operating update Windows systems 10 Mobile. As on computers, this update is called the Creators Update, and there are no innovations for creativity in it (Creators - creators). And in general, we can say that there are no major innovations here. Despite this, before us latest version Windows 10 Mobile.

The Creators Update is the second major feature update for Windows 10 Mobile smartphones. Unlike the last update, which was large, this is a smaller release, like those Apple times releases on their smartphones in a few months. This means there are a few small improvements, but nothing special here. It shouldn't have been this way, but Microsoft's interest in Windows 10 is steadily declining.

General improvements

Externally, the system has hardly changed. A lot of work has been done internally to make it run smoother and have fewer bugs. For this reason, the Creators Update can be called the best version Windows 10 Mobile, as it should be with the latest version.

Thanks to the Creators Update, older devices like the Lumia 640 perform better than ever. This almost never happens on other platforms. Usually when updates appear on iPhone old models begin to work slower or have shorter durations battery life. IN in this case the opposite is true, the device works faster and longer.

It was also accelerated Windows function Hello. Previously, you had to hold the Lumia 950 in front of your face to unlock it using your eyes, but now you can simply hold the smartphone in your hand and look at it. You don't need to put in any more effort.

There have been improvements to the HTTP display in live tiles, and the option to Call Back, Write and Remind for missed calls has appeared in the notification center. Thanks to this, you do not need to specifically open the Phone application every time there is a missed call.

New ones available system sounds, the same as on computers. Thus, Microsoft tries not to forget even about such little things, since it is on their basis that the impression of the operating system is formed. The new sounds are a breath of fresh air that users should appreciate.

One of the best new features is the ability to lock and turn off the screen while using Continuum. To do this, you just need to press the power button. If you quickly press it twice, the Continuum screen will also be locked. You can set the time for the Continuum screen to run.

Cortana

The digital assistant in the new update has become a little smarter than before. Now you can ask Cortana to activate system commands, change volume, control audio and recognize music. The assistant already knew how to do the last task, but now you can recognize songs using voice commands. You can set reminders for every month or year.

The Cortana interface has received a completely black background instead of dark gray, which should slightly increase the battery life of devices with OLED screens. There was nothing else interesting about the assistant. There is no option to continue working with former place on different devices, which is on computers.

Edge browser

On the surface in the browser Microsoft Edge there are few changes. A button to put aside tabs appeared on the computer, but in mobile version she's not there. There are innovations related to e-books.

A separate bookshelf has appeared in the browser, where all purchased or downloaded books are stored. Reading mode is quite functional. Appeared new feature reading aloud, which will be useful for people with vision problems or if you are simply too lazy to read yourself.

In the very Windows store Store has a separate section for books, where you can buy books to read in your browser. It's unclear why Microsoft decided to build this functionality into the browser instead of creating separate application and why he plans to compete with Amazon and Apple in the book market.

Settings

The Settings app on smartphones has received several changes and improvements. The previous Wi-Fi section has been removed, replaced by a more advanced Wi-Fi section with an interface similar to that on computers. Unified Interface will make it easier to work with settings. Wi-Fi Control function and paid services Wi-Fi combined in one section, page mobile internet received new interface. In the devices section, Microsoft has improved bluetooth interface, making it cleaner and adding an easier customization option. Unfortunately, problems with Bluetooth connections have not been resolved, although they are not observed on all smartphones.

The Glance function can now be always on while charging. You can't call it new; it was returned to the system in the Creators Update. Glance Screen was mostly removed in the Anniversary Update, but functionality is slowly returning, like the ability to leave the screen on while charging.

Appeared new category Applications where you can delete and reset installed programs. The reset option helps when applications become corrupted and need to be returned to the state they were in immediately after installation.

There is a new sidebar feature that appears below the main content of the settings page. It is called a sidebar because on computers it is shown on the side. On smartphones this happens at the bottom. Here are links to help and other settings that may be related to those currently open. For example, in the Bluetooth section there is a link to Wi-Fi settings.

Windows Update

With Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update, Microsoft has made several changes to Windows Update. For example, you can delay installing updates for up to 35 days to ensure they don't impact your device's performance. Additionally, Windows will no longer surprise users with sudden messages asking them to install updates. Warnings about this will appear when the update is ready to install.

For example, if an update has been downloaded and installation requires a reboot. The system will tell you about this before a reboot is required, so that you have time to prepare for it. You can choose the time to install the update so as not to interrupt your work with your smartphone at an inconvenient moment.

The biggest changes to Windows Update are hidden under the hood. Microsoft has introduced a new unified update platform that will reduce the size of major updates by up to 35%. This good news for users with limited volume traffic or low speed connections.

View 3D

There is a new application that allows you to view content created in Paint 3D. The Paint 3D application itself is not available on smartphones. It is only available on personal computers, so View 3D can be called useless. Its sole purpose is to view what users have created in Paint 3D. It is unlikely that many users will download this content from computers to smartphones in order to admire it in View 3D.

Conclusion

The bottom line is that the Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update is a concern. Of course, the improvements presented make the operating system somewhat better, but many users expected more. This was supposed to be a major update for smartphones, just like it was on computers. Instead, Microsoft didn't deliver many of the promised features, like the blue light filter that was coming to PCs.

In addition, even the improvements made will not reach many devices where they could be useful. The update applies to only 13 smartphone models, which do not include the Lumia 930, 830 and 1520.

In that case, what's the point? this update? It doesn’t bring anything particularly interesting; it was quite possible to live without the minor changes made. Microsoft says it will continue to work on Windows 10 Mobile, but the update isn't encouraging.

Actions speak louder than words. Why is this update called Creators Update on smartphones, when there is nothing new for creative work - neither Paint programs 3D or Windows Ink?

Everything looks like this update was the last thing worked on. I would like to believe that next time it will be better, but for now it looks like Microsoft has ceased to be interested in smartphones and the same nondescript update will be released in the fall. Owners of smartphones that don't receive the Creators Update don't have to worry about missing out on much. Anniversary Update Update was quite good, and this is a minor continuation of it. There's nothing truly new here. Despite this, this version Windows 10 Mobile is the best of them all.

On which a list of changes and innovations in release updates is published Windows versions 10 suffered the same fate Microsoft platform for smartphones - Windows 10 Mobile.

There are currently no entries on the Windows 10 Mobile update page (not even for build 10586.107, which was released last night). This is probably due to the fact that the official release of Windows 10 Mobile has not yet taken place, and Microsoft does not want to “clutter” its website with information about experimental updates, which are released relatively often and contain mainly bug fixes in the code.

Windows 10 Mobile update history page -

Microsoft is still keeping the release date of Windows 10 Mobile secret, but the site's editors expect that information about this will immediately appear on the page with the update history of this platform.

In any case, the release of Windows 10 Mobile is inevitable and is probably already close. This is indirectly evidenced by the fact that Windows program Insider of the new, already third round of updates, which is called Release Preview (“ preview version release") as part of the Current Branch testing phase. Judging by the name, this circle will release assemblies thoroughly tested by Microsoft engineers and enthusiastic insiders, which are candidates for release in the stable update branch. Currently, not a single build has been released in this branch, which is quite logical - after all, there has not been an official release of Windows 10 Mobile yet.

Just in case, the site reminds that previously any build of Windows 10 Mobile went through three stages of testing. The first was carried out by Microsoft specialists who caught and fixed the most obvious bugs, the second by participants in the Windows Insider program who wanted to get access to all the innovations faster than others and, as a rule, found bugs that were missed through the first stage. The third stage of testing is the safest; it included assemblies with minimum quantity bugs Now a fourth stage has been added. It will probably have approximately zero bugs.

Why does Microsoft need a Release Preview round of updates? Firstly, to ensure that mass updates to Windows 10 Mobile are as trouble-free as possible, and secondly, this circle will in the future allow for public testing of the current update branch. On Windows example 10, we see that currently all Windows Insider program members have begun to receive updates as part of the Redstone branch (this is the second major update Windows 10), and the Treshold branch (build numbers 10586.xxx) was left without testers from among ordinary users. Microsoft has probably taken this flaw into account, and in the case of Windows 10 Mobile there will actually be two types of public testing: both relatively crude builds will be released as part of the Redstone branch, and slightly improved Treshold builds, which, as it turned out in the example of Windows 10, will also require a mass public test.

Windows 10 Mobile users will be able to choose whether they want to participate in testing test builds, and if so, which ones they will receive: those that will form the basis of the next major update, or those that add new features to the release version of the operating system. Of course, users will be able to stop participating in the Windows Insider program at any time, roll back to stable cut builds, and also move from one round of updates to another (currently these are Fast, Slow and Release Preview).