The choice of operating systems on mobile devices is quite limited. Usually it depends directly on the device model, so switching to another operating system is not always possible. This further limits the choice of users. Therefore, the good news for them was the launch of Windows 10 Mobile OS.

Official phone update to Windows 10 Mobile

Before proceeding directly with the update, 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, more specifically, 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 the device supports official update to Windows 10 Mobile using the Update Advisor application. It is available on the official website Microsoft 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 previously unavailable for updating.

The program will check if your phone can be upgraded to Windows 10 Mobile and will help free up space for its installation

Upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile via the Upgrade Assistant app

This app previously allowed unsupported devices to be updated as well. Unfortunately, this opportunity was closed about a year ago. On this moment you can only update those devices on Windows Mobile 8.1 for which Windows 10 Mobile installation is available.
Before proceeding with the update, follow a series of preparatory steps:

• update all applications installed on the phone via the Windows Store - this will help avoid many problems with their work and updating after switching to Windows 10 Mobile;
• make sure you have a stable connection to the network, as if the network fails, there is a risk of errors in installation files new operating system;
• Free up space on your device: you will need about two gigabytes of free space to install the update;
• connect your phone to external source power supply: if it is discharged during the update, it will lead to a breakdown;
• do not press 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.

Violation of any of these rules could 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:

1. After the installation is complete, make sure that the device is fully accessible and operational: all programs on it should work.
2. Open your phone settings.
3. In the "Updates and Security" section, select the option to work with updates.
4. After checking for updates, your device will be updated to the latest Windows versions 10 Mobile.
5. Wait for the download of updated applications to finish, after which you can use your device.

Video: Upgrade 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 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 is a cumulative update, it contains many important changes. Here are just a few of them:

• updated application protection systems for working on the network, 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 work of Office programs, fixed bugs;
• fixed problems caused by changing time zones;
• the stability of the work of many applications has been increased, numerous bugs have been fixed.

It was this update that made Windows 10 Mobile really stable and easy to use.

Build Anniversary Update 14393.953 was an extremely important step in the development of Windows 10 Mobile

Upgrading Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 Mobile on Devices Not Officially Supported

Prior to March 2016, users of devices running Windows 8.1 could upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile even if their device was not included in the list of supported devices. Now this opportunity has been removed, but experienced users found a workaround. Please note: the actions given in this manual may harm your phone, you do them at your own peril and risk.

First you need to download the program for manual update and the files of the operating system itself. You can find them on the forums dedicated to mobile phones.

And then do the following:

Upgrading Windows 10 Mobile to Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update

If you are already using the Windows 10 Mobile operating system, but your phone was 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, albeit without extending the 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 on an equal basis with other users.

How to rollback 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;
• a computer;
• Windows program Phone Recovery Tool, which can be downloaded from the official website of Microsoft.

Do the following:

Video: Roll Back Upgrade from Windows 10 Mobile to Windows 8.1

Problems upgrading to Windows 10 Mobile

During the installation of a new operating system, the user may encounter problems. Let's consider the most common ones together with their solutions.

Can't download Windows 10 update

This problem can arise for various reasons. For example, due to damaged update files, failed phone settings, etc. Follow these steps to resolve:

1. Make sure your phone has enough space to install the operating system.
2. Check the quality of the network connection - it should be stable and allow downloading large volumes data (for example, downloading over a 3G network, rather than Wi-Fi, does not always work correctly).
3. Reset the phone settings: go to the settings menu, select the "Device information" item and press the "Reset settings" button, as a result of which all data on the device will be deleted, and the parameters will be reset to factory values.
4. After factory reset, create a new account and try downloading the update again.

Error 0x800705B4 appears when updating

If you get this error while trying to upgrade to Windows 10, then 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 means an update center error. Usually it indicates a lack of free space on the device, but sometimes it arises due to the incompatibility of the phone's firmware and the current version of the update. 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 can also be caused by incorrect set time and the date on the device. Do the following:

1. Open the device settings and go to the "Date and Time" menu.
2. Check the box next to "Disable automatic syncing".
3. 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 on your device refuses to start, it may be due to the broken account settings. Sometimes, to fix this problem, it is enough to re-enter the password from the device in the section " Accounts"In the phone settings. Try the other methods listed earlier as well, as any of them may help you fix the problem.

In case of application installation error, check your account settings

On which a list of changes and innovations in the updates of the release version of Windows 10 is published, the same fate befell Microsoft's platform for smartphones - Windows 10 Mobile.

Currently, the page describing Windows 10 Mobile updates does not contain a single entry (not even about build 10586.107 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 site with information about experimental updates, which are released relatively often and contain mostly bug fixes in the code.

Windows 10 Mobile update history page -

Microsoft still keeps the release date of Windows 10 Mobile a secret, but the editors of the site 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 imminent and, for sure, is already close. This is indirectly evidenced by the fact in Windows program Insider of a new, already third round of updates, called the Release Preview ("preliminary version of the release") as part of the testing phase of the Current Branch ("current branch"). As the name suggests, this circle will be releasing well-tested builds by Microsoft engineers and enthusiastic insiders that are candidates for a release in the stable update branch. Currently, no builds have been released in this thread, 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 earlier 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 members of the Windows Insider program, who wished to get access to all the innovations faster than others and, as a rule, found bugs that were skipped through the first stage. The third stage of testing is the safest, it contains assemblies with the minimum number of bugs. The fourth stage has now been added. It will probably have zero bugs.

Why does Microsoft need a Release Preview? First, in order for massive Windows updates 10 Mobile were as hassle-free as possible, and secondly, this circle in the future will allow public testing of the current update branch. On Windows example 10, we can see that currently all members of the Windows Insider program have begun to receive updates within the Redstone branch (this is the second major update of Windows 10), and the Treshold branch (builds with numbers 10586.xxx) was left without testers from among ordinary users. Probably, Microsoft took this flaw into account, and in the case of Windows 10 Mobile, there will actually be two types of public testing: both relatively raw assemblies within the Redstone branch will be released, and slightly improved Treshold assemblies, which, as it turned out with the example of Windows 10, will also require a massive public test.

Windows 10 Mobile users will be able to choose whether they want to participate in testing test builds, and if they want, 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 carved builds, and also move from one circle of updates to another (now it is Fast, Slow and Release Preview).

Windows 10 Mobile is an operating system designed for smartphones and tablets with screen sizes up to 9 inches. With its appearance, mobile devices received almost the same capabilities that are available for personal computers with the same OS version. At the same time, many users of the previous platform have the question of how to update Windows Mobile and increase the functionality of their devices. And the owners of smartphones with an already installed platform periodically receive from the company Microsoft opportunity installing a new assembly of the same 10th Windows.

Windows 10 Mobile Latest and Anniversary Updates

The latest Windows 10 Mobile update package available for download on the manufacturer's official website appeared on the network on August 16, 2016. It was named Anniversary and provided users with many advantages in the form of increasing the functionality of applications such as Microsoft Edge, Cortana and Action Center. At the same time, owners of supported devices did not need to take almost any action to receive the package. It was enough to manually check for an update for the phone and install. This package is not available for some devices, as only supported smartphones and tablets users can update Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary and above from 2016.

April build of Windows 10 Mobile

• technology support virtual reality and 3D content;
• quick response to a threat to the security of the device;
• improving the stability of wireless access to the network;
• transition to HTML5 technology instead of outdated Flash.

Windows 10 Update for Windows Phone

1. Find and download in the Store special application Update Assistant;
2. Open the program and click "Next";
3. Wait until the assistant finds an update available for installation;
4. Check the box next to the item allowing updates to the Windows 10 platform and click "Next" again;
5. Do not take any other action until the update is complete.

Possible problems with updating Window 10 Mobile

• if the movement of the gears that indicate the load continues for more than 2 hours, a failure occurred in the process of transferring information. To solve the problem, the smartphone reboots, and then the installation continues;

• the battery of the smartphone can sit down right during the boot. This situation can be avoided by ensuring the maximum battery charge before starting the installation of the system;
• the device memory may not be enough. In this case, it is allowed to use a microSD card as a drive on which the system will be installed.

A failed installation in some cases requires not only a reboot, but also the removal of the battery. After returning the battery to its place, sometimes you can simply continue flashing. But, if the previous operating system has already been partially damaged, you first have to restore its performance using the Windows Device Recovery Tool.

Should you upgrade from Windows Phone to Windows 10 Mobile?

• If Windows user Phone the question arises about Windows 10 Mobile, is it worth updating software, the arguments for a positive answer include:
• increase in the number quick settings;
• built-in support for OTG connectors and USB Type-C;
• update voice assistant Cortana;
• built-in Skype app for voice and video communication;
• new package for working with office documents.

For active smartphone users, updating the operating system is an extremely important issue, since gradually the developers make the platform more stable, more practical and simply more attractive in appearance. If we are talking about the Windows Phone system, 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 the shortcomings of the 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 comes by itself. To do this, you just need to lower the notification curtain and take all the proposed actions.

Otherwise, you can go to "Settings" and select the "Update" section. After clicking on the "Check notifications" button, it will become known if there are fresh updates. Also in this section you can configure a daily check for updates. For example, you can put it at 10 o'clock in the morning.

How to update Windows phone

In the event that an update is present, you should remember about some requirements related to the operation of the mobile device.

• First of all, the smartphone's charge should be enough to carry out the update (often more than 70%). It is advisable to have a full charge at all, since an update takes a lot of charge, especially if the device is no longer new.
• When upgrading, it is important to use Wi-Fi network, because major updates can take away a lot of traffic mobile network, or even send the owner of the smartphone to the list of debtors. The so-called minor updates, which are 2-3 MB in size, can also be downloaded via the mobile network.
• There should also be free space on the device's memory. If your smartphone has a memory card slot, updates can also 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 large-scale update. After installation, the smartphone will reboot, and then applications and other information will be adapted for the new version of the platform.

If during the update the smartphone "freezes" (for several minutes there is no progress), then you need to simultaneously hold down the volume down and power button, a vibration should occur, which will lead to a restart of the device.

Installation new version OS on your own mobile smartphone before the current release - the best solution... By installing new OS versions Cell Phones become more optimized and function better in user interaction. Almost every user of the operating room Windows systems wondered how to upgrade my gadget to Windows 10.

Before installing on Windows phone Windows 10 version, you need to make sure that you have 1.5 GB of free space in the space internal memory... If there is not enough free space, then it is worth removing some software applications and files. If free memory it is still not enough, then you should throw your own gadget to the factory settings.

In order to find out how much free space is left on the internal memory of the smartphone, you need to go to Settings Memory control... The user will see the amount of free memory and a list of various data that take up space on the smartphone.

Front installing Windows 10 Mobile on a smartphone is required:

1. Make a backup copy of all data from your phone: photos, videos, contacts, various other records.
2. Charge your smartphone fully.
3. Provide 2 hours of free time.

It is also logical that an earlier version of Windows OS should be installed on the phone.

To find out current version operating system, you need to go to Settings mobile smartphone and select the 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 up to Windows 10, you need to go to Settings smartphone and go to the section, then you need to select the subsection Phone update... When navigating, the user will see a list of available versions for their mobile device.

Today, the methods of installing new versions on mobile smartphones differ into 2 categories:

• Installing a new OS on a smartphone via a personal computer.
• Direct installation of the 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 that your cellular device is compatible with this OS. If your model is not on the listings, then it may appear soon, because Microsoft is trying to make Windows 10 available for every smartphone.

Here is the list of supported models as of March 2017:

So, we go directly to the answer to the question of how to update 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 need to connect your cell phone to your computer using a USB cable.

Immediately after that, the program will show all cell phones connected to the computer. When a smartphone is selected, a list of all available settings will be displayed in front of the user. It is also possible to update your smartphone if the new version of the OS crashes or stops working.

But not all users have access to personal computer... Many would like to update their mobile device via Wi-Fi or GPRS internet connection. The second method tells how to update a smartphone to Windows 10 without using a personal computer.

Installing a new OS on a smartphone of a mobile device using access to a Wi-Fi network

This requires Wi-Fi availability or GPRS network.

Update Assistant

In the shop Windows Store there is 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 this operating system, and also provides assistance in freeing up free space on the smartphone. If there is not enough space to load 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 need to 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 during the operating system update. In terms of time, installing a new version of the operating system takes less than 30 minutes, but large updates on some phones can take up to two o'clock... During installation, the phone will be unavailable 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 his 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 specially allotted time. To do this, go to this section, and in Preferred installation time set the parameters for a specific time when the installation of Windows 10 Mobile should start. 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 need to uninstall Prewiew for Developers, because without this, the installation of the new version may not be successful. So, to use this method you need:

1. Install the utility on the mobile device Windows Insider and register in it. This program allows you to get an evaluation version of Windows before the official release.
2. Run the program and select the item Get preview builds, select the proposed action, and accept the agreement request.
3. Then select the item Insider Fast... Next, we confirm the installation. The phone will then reboot.
4. You must go to Settings → Phone update mobile device, wait for the updates to download and run installation.

Make sure your device is charged before using any methods. This is necessary in order for the installation process to be completed successfully without interruption due to lack of charge. battery... The battery must be more than half charged.

After updating Windows, it is worth making sure that all applications have latest version... Some phone functions may not be activated as some applications need to be updated.

Some passwords may also be reset and you will have to re-enter them.

There is an item in the settings automatic download updates when available Wi-Fi point, but if it is not worth it, then you can always update it manually. To enable automatic update software applications, you need to go to Settings menu Windows Store and select a section App updates, in which there will be a point for updating software applications if there is access to a Wi-Fi point. It is required to put a tick on this item, and then the smartphone will immediately update the software applications itself.

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 choose to update all applications.

You shouldn't go to salons cellular communication to update your phone software. You can always learn to do it yourself. Each person should be able to handle their devices on their own, make updates, install software applications. Why pay money for something that you can learn to do on your own.

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