Need for update operating system Sooner or later, almost every user has a problem with their phone. Moreover, if a new version of the operating system has become available. True, the update does not always lead to the desired result. But still, even the mobile device developers themselves advise updating in a timely manner, especially if a new version of the operating system appears. In devices based on Windows Phone such a possibility exists. True, in order to upgrade to Windows Phone 10 you will need to carry out a set of actions.
The easiest method to update Windows Phone
The easiest method to update the operating system Windows systems Phone - use the corresponding section in the “settings” category:
- We go to the “All settings” section.
- Find the “Phone Update” menu and check for available updates.
- If there are available updates, select “Download”, and then “Install”.
The update process may take a long time. During this period of time, it is better not to perform any actions with the smartphone in order to avoid problems with installing the update.
The battery charge should be monitored during this procedure. It's better to first connect your phone to charger, even if the battery is fully charged.
Update using special applications
If you carried out the previous list of actions and as a result saw the notification “Phone does not need to be updated”
But if you know for sure that an update is available for your device, then you will need to download the Upgrade Advisor application and carry out a set of updates with its help.
- Download and install Upgrade Advisor.
- After installation is complete, activate the application.
- Check the box next to the “Allow upgrade to Windows 10” section.
- Program in automatic mode will identify available updates, and then you will need to act strictly according to the provided prompts.
When starting to update your phone, be sure to make sure you have the required free space. Otherwise, various errors may occur during the process that will prevent you from updating the device. Also make sure you have a stable internet connection via Wi-Fi network, since you will need to download an update, which is not small in size.
I would like to remind the reader that Microsoft predicted the release new version Windows Phone operating system back in the spring of this year. But, despite the developer’s statements, official update appeared only this summer. Thus, on this moment, update of all Windows Phone devices is now at its peak.
This post was written so that you learn how to update your device to the latest version of the Windows Phone operating system, that is, 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 version of Windows Phone 8.1 include a newly created notification center for the user. It is also worth noting the following benefits:
- the calendar has received significant updates
- The gadget's camera now keeps the subject being photographed in constant autofocus
- there was an opportunity to ask yourself background image on the device screen
- Color rendering quality is now much higher
- optimized battery power consumption
- 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, we charge the smartphone battery well.
- Next, we check the presence of a connected Internet connection via a Wi-Fi network. The size of the files downloaded for updating is quite large
- then you need to check the availability of 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 automatically. 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.
The choice of operating systems on mobile devices is 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.
You can find out if your device supports the official update to Windows 10 Mobile by using the Update Advisor app. It is available on the official website Microsoft follow 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 on Windows Mobile 8.1, for which installation of Windows 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;
- 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:
Upgrading Windows 10 Mobile to the Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update
If you are already using the Windows 10 Mobile operating system, but your phone is not included in the list of devices for which it is available Last update, you still have a legal way from Microsoft to get all the latest updates, although without expanding the capabilities of your 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 Phone Recovery Tool program, 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 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, 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. Usually it indicates a lack of free space on the device, but sometimes it occurs due to incompatibility between the phone's firmware and the current update version. 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
Installing a new OS version on your own mobile smartphone before the current release - The best decision. By installing new OS versions Cell Phones become more optimized and function better when interacting with the user. Almost every Windows operating system user has wondered how to update their gadget to Windows 10.
Before installing on Windows phone Windows 10 version, you need to make sure there is 1.5 GB of free space in the space internal memory. If there is not enough free space, then it is worth deleting some software applications and files. If free memory Still not enough, then you should reset your own gadget to factory settings.
In order to find out how much free space is left on the internal memory of your smartphone, you need to go to Settings Memory control. The user will be shown the amount of free memory and a list of various data that takes up space on the smartphone.
Before Windows installation 10 Mobile on a smartphone is required:
- Do backup copy all data from the phone: photos, videos, contacts, various other records.
- Fully charge your smartphone.
- Allow 2 hours of free time.
It is also logical that an earlier version of Windows OS should be installed on the phone.
In order to find out the current version of the operating system, you need to go to Settings mobile smartphone and select a section Device information, in which you should select a subsection Intelligence.
In order to check the possibility of installing a new version of the cell phone OS before Windows 10, you need to go to Settings smartphone and go to the section, then you need to select a subsection Phone update. When switching, the user will see a list of available versions for his mobile device.
Today, methods for installing new versions on mobile smartphones differ into 2 categories:
- Installing a new OS on a smartphone via a personal computer.
- Direct installation of a new OS on a smartphone via Wi-Fi or GPRS network.
Before you upgrade your mobile smartphone to Windows 10 Mobile, you should make sure it is compatible cellular device with this OS. If your model isn't on the list, it might soon be as Microsoft tries to make Windows 10 available on every smartphone.
Here is the current list of supported models as of March 2017:
So, we move directly to the answer to the question of how to upgrade your phone to Windows 10.
Installing a new OS on a smartphone using a personal computer
First you need to install the program on your personal computer. When opening the program, you must connect your cell phone to the computer using a USB cable.
Immediately after this, the program will show all cell phones connected to the computer. When selecting a smartphone, the user will see a list of all available settings. It is also possible to update your smartphone if the new version of the OS malfunctions or stops working.
But not all users have access to personal computer. Many people would like to update their mobile device through Wi-Fi internet connection or GPRS. The second method tells you how to update your smartphone to Windows 10 without using a personal computer.
Installing a new OS on a smartphone mobile device using access to a Wi-Fi network
This requires a Wi-Fi or GPRS network.
Update Assistant
In the shop Windows Store available special utility, which helps users install new versions of the OS on their mobile devices, it is called - Upgrade Advisor or Update Assistant(download the application). The software application shows the compatibility of the mobile device with a given operating system, and also provides assistance in freeing up free space on the smartphone. If there is not enough space to download a new operating system, the software application will offer to delete various files to free up free space on the device.
When launching the software application, the user will be prompted to install a new version of the OS. You must accept the request, and then the phone will restart.
Worth following detailed instructions displayed on the screen mobile phone. Don't worry, your phone may reboot several times while updating the operating system. Installing a new version of the operating system takes less than 30 minutes, but large updates on some phones may take up to two hours. During installation, the phone will not be available for use. After installation on a smartphone, the user will immediately be taken to the device’s desktop and will be able to fully use the phone for their own purposes.
The Windows 10 Mobile installer download process can be monitored in the menu Settings→ Phone update:
There it is also possible to install a new version of the OS at a designated time. To do this you need to go to this section, and to Preferred installation time Set the specific time settings for when Windows 10 Mobile installation should begin. This feature is not available on some phones.
Windows Insider
There is also a unique way to update the operating system on all devices Lumia. To use it you will need to uninstall Preview for Developers, since without this, installation of the new version may be unsuccessful. So, to use this method you need:
- Install the utility on your mobile device Windows Insider and register in it. This program allows you to get an evaluation version of Windows before the official release.
- Launch the program and select Get preview builds, select the suggested action and accept the agreement request.
- Next select the item Insider Fast. Next, we confirm the installation. After this, the phone will reboot.
- You need to go to Settings → Phone update mobile device, wait for the updates to download and launch installation.
Before using any methods, you need to make sure your device is charged. This is necessary to ensure that the installation process is completed successfully without being interrupted due to lack of charge. battery. The battery must be more than half charged.
After updating Windows, you should make sure that all applications are up to date. Some phone features may not be activated because some applications may need to be updated.
Some passwords may also be reset and you will have to enter them again.
There is an item in the settings automatic download updates when available Wi-Fi hotspot, but if it’s not worth it, you can always update it manually. To enable automatic update software applications, you need to go to Settings Windows store menu and select section Application updates, in which there will be an item for updating software applications if you have access to a Wi-Fi point. You need to check this box, and then the smartphone itself will immediately update software applications.
To do this, go to the Windows Store Menu and select the downloads and updates section. After starting the process of checking for updates on this device and at the end of the process you must select to update all applications.
Don't go to salons cellular communication for update software your phone. You can always learn to do it yourself. Each person should be able to handle their devices independently, make updates, and install software applications. Why pay money for something you can learn to do yourself.
Video on the topic
Although Windows has long abandoned development mobile version OS, a lot of phones continue to use it. And strangely enough, but a huge part of them still is located Windows Phone 8.1. Today I will share with you a working method on how to update your phone to Windows Phone 10 officially and receive updates over the air even in 2017 (since support for 10 remains to this day).
The method I found is very simple: does not require installation of special software and dancing with a tambourine, everything is done in three stage:
- Registration on insider.windows.com
- Selecting update intensity
The only one minus— it is not suitable for all old smartphones. The photo below shows the (official) list of phones that can receive Windows 10 Mobile over the air.
Despite the fact that this site has not been updated for a very long time, the list is really current and each of the smartphones can use Windows Phone 10 and even today receive minor updates. Therefore, if you find your device in this list, then follow our instructions further.
Sign up for the Windows Insider program
To gain access to the firmware, you need to become a member of the program Windows Insider. It was created for testers and programmers, and when registering you will have to choose one of the options: developer, tester or Windows fan. The honesty of the choice is not particularly important here, since the firmware is the same for everyone.
To become a Windows Insider you need need to:
Choose Windows 10 Insider Preview
Download Windows Insider application (in the Russian market it is called “Participant of the preliminary testing program”)
Screenshots
Firmware installation features
Important!
To install the Windows Phone 10 update, you need to have 1.22 GB free space on the device, and the phone must be connected to socket and charged to 80% .Once you have installed the official Windows application Insider, you need go into it through your account. If all previous steps have been completed, then you get access to update your smartphone to Windows Phone 10. The application will ask you how you want to receive updates:
- Fast ( latest versions immediately after the release of the beta)
- Slow (but more stable OS versions)
In fact, today, no difference where to check the box: the first or second option, since the system will no longer radically change and be updated. But I still recommend that you choose " Slowly“, since what the company considers stable is guaranteed to behave decently on your phone.
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