I would like to remind the reader that Microsoft predicted the release of a new version operating system Windows Phone back in the spring of this year. But, despite the developer’s statements, the official update appeared only this summer. Thus, on this moment, 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 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, 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 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 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.
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 via 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 communications to update your phone software. 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
Update windows phone 10 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?
The first feature of the new version of the assembly is a modified home screen blocking. 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 check Availability of 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 new 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, meaning not all Windows phone devices can install them at the same time. new version 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
For active users For smartphones, updating the operating system is an extremely important issue, as developers are gradually making the platform more stable, more practical and simply more attractive in appearance. If we're talking about Windows system Phone, then today it has lost all its positions, and the percentage of users is reduced to a minimum. Despite this, the OS still receives certain updates. Moreover, it is important to pay attention to Windows platform 10 Mobile, which has lost many of its shortcomings original system, and is now actively used by many users.
Update Windows Phone
First of all, it is worth noting that often a notification about a possible system update arrives on its own. To do this, you just need to lower the notification shade and accept all the proposed actions.
Otherwise, you can go to “Settings” and select the “Update” section. After clicking on the “Check notifications” button, you will know whether there are fresh updates. Also in this section you can set up a daily check for updates. For example, you can set it to 10 am.
How to update Windows phone
If the update is present, you should remember some requirements related to the operation of the mobile device.
- First of all, the smartphone must have enough charge to carry out the update (often more than 70%). It is advisable to have a full charge, since updating takes a lot of charge, especially if the device is no longer new.
- It is important to use a Wi-Fi network when updating, as large updates can consume a lot of data. mobile network, or even send the owner of the smartphone to the list of debtors. So-called minor updates, which are 2-3 MB in size, can also be downloaded via a mobile network.
- There must also be free space on the device memory. If your smartphone has a memory card slot, then updates can be downloaded to this storage medium.
When an update is available for installation, just click on the “Install” button, after which the phone will reboot in the appropriate mode. Typically the system installation process takes about 10 minutes, but sometimes longer if it is a major update. After installation, the smartphone will reboot, and then applications and other information will be adapted to the new version of the platform.
If during the update the smartphone freezes (there is no progress for several minutes), then you need to simultaneously hold down the volume down and power buttons, vibration should occur, which will lead to the device rebooting.
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 updating Windows 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 PC platforms and mobile gadgets. In this list you can find serious additions, released in whole packages 1-2 times a year, and the latest one that appears much more often for Windows 10 Mobile cumulative update, 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 language, 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 updating in a timely manner. software 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. Thus, the newest version of 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 last one for now, Windows builds 10 Mobile 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. First build of Windows 10 for mobile devices, 1507 (July 2015), not 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 Windows versions 10 Mobile, reviews left for the latest updates 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 new build 1704 all these errors will be corrected.
Windows 10 Mobile updates by evaluation program
Except official updates, available for download from the Microsoft resource, the company releases versions only for participants in the testing program. These users have different access levels:
- “early” – the group that receives packages with the newest features and, generally, with a large number of bugs;
- “late” – to receive already fixed updates;
- “pre-release” – for testing packages before the official release.
Currently Last update Windows Phone 10 Mobile for testing programs, released on March 3, 2017, bears the number 15047. For the version of the operating system on the PC, a fix package number 15051 has already appeared. At the same time, downloading updates for “late” testing (Slow Ring) is also available for ordinary users on developer 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.
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