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The good news is that most Windows smartphones are ready to install the new version of Windows 10, and you can do it for free. Not very good - in its full form, the update only works on some Lumia models. And another fly in the ointment: the intermediate assembly, which is now available, causes certain inconveniences.

How to install Windows 10 on your phone: detailed instructions

Despite the fact that Microsoft has officially developed a new version of the operating system, which is not yet supported by all phones, Windows 10 can also be installed on Android smartphones. Unless, of course, you are willing to take the risk and install the "raw" version on your phone.

In order to download the top ten without problems, the smartphone must meet the following requirements:

  • Windows 8.1 or later on board;
  • free more than 2 GB of RAM.
Unfortunately, full support for Windows 10 is only available on Lumia 550, 640, 640 XL, 650, 950 and 950 XL models

The Microsoft website has a list of phone models that are this moment officially support Windows 10 installation:

  • Alcatel One Touch Fierce XL,
  • Blu Win HD W510U,
  • Lumia 430,
  • Lumia 435,
  • Lumia 532,
  • Lumia 535,
  • Lumia 540,
  • Lumia 550,
  • Lumia 635 (1 GB),
  • Lumia 636 (1 GB),
  • Lumia 638 (1 GB),
  • Lumia 640,
  • Lumia 650,
  • Lumia 730,
  • Lumia 735,
  • Lumia 830,
  • Lumia 930,
  • Lumia 950,
  • Lumia 950XL,
  • Lumia Icon,
  • Lumia 1520,
  • MCJ Madosma Q501.

True, from listed phones only Lumia 550, 640, 640 XL, 650, 950 and 950 XL fully support the new system - it works most stably on them and gives the least percentage of errors.

Since July 2016, Microsoft has completely closed the ability to install Windows 10 on unsupported phones. On the net you can find instructions on how to download the top ten in an unofficial way, but, firstly, it takes too much time and effort, and secondly, on old phones new system is extremely unstable and slow. Thirdly, in order to download even the smallest system update in an unofficial way, the user must go through the whole procedure again and again with the installation of a false certificate, and as a result, there is a strong risk of getting a “brick” instead of a phone.

Installing Windows 10 on Lumia phones

If you have one of the phone models listed above, then to install Windows versions 10 Technical Preview, you need to follow a sequence of several steps.

  1. Registration in the Windows Insider OS testing program: go to the official Microsoft website and accept all the conditions. You can use your account as registration data. Windows entry Live ID or enter new ones.
    First, we register in the Windows 10 testing program
  2. After registration, you need to install the Windows Insider utility from the app store on your smartphone - it is available for any region.
    The next step is to download the Windows Insider app to your smartphone.
  3. After installing the application on your phone, you need to re-authorize on your mobile device with the same data that was used in the first step. After that, we are waiting for re-authorization in the program on the phone
  4. The installer will prompt you to choose between Insider Fast or Insider Slow: in the first case, you will receive builds of the operating system more often, but there may be problems with stability, so it is better to prefer a slow cycle. In addition, in the second case, it is easier to roll back to previous version systems. Next, there is a choice between Insider Fast and Insider Slow - the second option is preferable
  5. When the information appears in the Insider program that the system is ready for an update, you need to confirm the choice and go to the "Update" menu item in the phone settings. The system will find the update, and the update will start. It remains only to wait until Windows 10 is installed on the phone. It usually takes 30 minutes to 2 hours. In the final - the launch of the system update in the menu item of the smartphone "Updates"

Problems after installing Windows 10 on your phone and how to solve them

As mentioned, the new system is not yet fully ready for use, so users often have problems with applications and settings. However, many of them have a solution:

  • alarm clocks previously installed on the phone, passwords for Wi-Fi networks are not transferred to Win 10 - they will have to be configured and entered again;
  • previously installed additional language packs disappear, but they can be downloaded if you switch fast and slow cycles (Fast / Slow) in the Windows Insider application;
  • to open the Photos app when attaching a photo to a letter or to put a background image on the block page, sometimes you have to make attempts several times - it may not work the first time, but there is no reason to panic;
  • the Microsoft Band fitness tracker sometimes needs to be reconnected via Bluetooth in order for the system to detect it;
  • the Internet does not immediately connect in roaming, despite the fact that everything is connected in the settings - to fix the error, you need to turn this option on / off several times;
  • incorrectly saved access point names in recovery images can be changed to the correct ones by restoring the APN settings using the utility Windows Mobile recovery tool;
  • lack of support for VPN and the list of applications in the Battery Saver utility, the inability to open playlists with a standard player with home page, deactivate Quiet Hours when scheduled on the calendar, poor sound quality when connected wireless headphones and columns - these problems cannot be solved in the current assembly.

Installing Windows 10 on Android phones

It is worth making a reservation that on smartphones with OS android is better just use one of the Windows emulators, and not deal with flashing the system. Then the main OS will remain “on board”, and in case of problems with the “top ten”, you can continue to use Android safely. Emulators that allow you to use the Windows interface:

  • QEMU;
  • BOCSH;
  • aDOSBox.

Installation files for each of them can be downloaded from the official websites. To install, you will need a mouse with a keyboard, an 8 GB bootable USB flash drive, or DVD drive, as well as a USB hub and a USB-Ethernet adapter. Installation is carried out with bootable flash drive or disk. The process is simple and almost identical for each of the emulators - you need to download and install the emulator itself with firmware on your device, download the .img image of the desired operating system (can be found on the Internet), unpack and start working with the emulator.

Video: Installing a Windows emulator on an Android phone

If you need to put a full-fledged Windows 10 on top of Android, then you will need to completely reflash your smartphone, which carries great risks. It is better to address this issue to specialists. Also, not all Android device chipsets support Windows. Therefore, to the above requirements for phones, to install a Microsoft product, you need a quad-core processor with ARM architecture and i386. Chips will be optimal:

  • Odeon TPC-10,
  • Archos 9,
  • ViewSonic ViewPAD,
  • Iconia Tab W500,
  • 3Q Qoo.

Unfortunately, Windows assembly 10 is still in the testing stage and has many shortcomings. If the desire to put a "raw" product on your smartphone has not disappeared, then it is better to install the system on Lumia models that officially support it, and for Android phones stop at downloading the emulator. As for the release of the final version of the OS, the date of its release has not yet been announced, although Microsoft claims that it will be released in 2017.

In February 2015, Microsoft officially announced the release of new version its mobile operating system - Windows 10. To date, the new "OS" has already received several global updates.

However, with each major addition, more and more old devices become outsiders and no longer receive official “feeding” from developers.

Official installation of Windows 10 Mobile

Officially, this OS can only be installed on a limited list of smartphones with more early version operating system. However, in practice, the list of gadgets that can take Windows 10 on board is much wider. Not only owners of Nokia Lumia can rejoice, but also users of devices with a different operating system, such as Android.

Models with Windows phone that will receive the official update to Windows 10 Mobile:

  • Alcatel One Touch Fierce XL,
  • BLU Win HD LTE X150Q,
  • Lumia 430,
  • Lumia 435,
  • Lumia 532,
  • Lumia 535,
  • Lumia 540,
  • Lumia 550,
  • Lumia 635 (1GB),
  • Lumia 636 (1GB),
  • Lumia 638 (1GB),
  • Lumia 640,
  • Lumia 640 XL,
  • Lumia 650,
  • Lumia 730,
  • Lumia 735,
  • Lumia 830,
  • Lumia 930,
  • Lumia 950,
  • Lumia 950XL,
  • Lumia 1520,
  • MCJ Madosma Q501,
  • Xiaomi Mi4.

If your device is on this list, updating to a new OS version will not be difficult. However, it is worth considering this issue carefully.

Video: Update your Lumia phone to Windows 10 Mobile

Unofficial installation of Windows 10 Mobile on Lumia

If your device is no longer receiving official updates, you can still install a later version of the OS on it. This method is relevant for the following models:

  • Lumia 520,
  • Lumia 525,
  • Lumia 620,
  • Lumia 625,
  • Lumia 630,
  • Lumia 635 (512 MB),
  • Lumia 720,
  • Lumia 820,
  • Lumia 920,
  • Lumia 925,
  • Lumia 1020,
  • Lumia 1320.

The new version of Windows is not optimized for these models. You take full responsibility for the incorrect operation of the system.

  1. Make Interop Unlock (unlocks the installation of applications directly from the computer). To do this, install the Interop Tools application: you can easily find it in the Microsoft store. Launch the application and select This Device. Open the program menu, scroll down and go to the Interop Unlock section. In this section, enable the Restore NDTKSvc option.

    In the Interop Unlock section, enable the Restore NDTKSvc feature

  2. Restart your smartphone.
  3. Launch Interop Tools again, select This Device, go to the Interop Unlock tab. Activate the Interop/Cap Unlock and New Capability Engine Unlock checkboxes. The third checkbox - Full Filesystem Access - is designed to enable full access To file system. Don't touch it unnecessarily.

    Activate the checkboxes in the Interop / Cap Unlock and New Capability Engine Unlock

  4. Restart your smartphone.
  5. Turn off automatic app updates in the store settings. To do this, open "Settings" and in the "Update" section next to the line "Update applications automatically" move the lever to the "Off" position.

    Shutdown automatic updates can be made in the "Shop"

  6. Go back to Interop Tools, select the This Device section and open the Registry Browser.
  7. Navigate to the following branch: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo.

    You can install Windows 10 Mobile on unsupported Lumia using the Interop Tools app

  8. Write down or take screenshots of the PhoneManufacturer, PhoneManufacturerModelName, PhoneModelName, and PhoneHardwareVariant values.
  9. Change your values ​​to new ones. For example, for a Lumia 950 XL device with two SIM cards, the modified values ​​will look like this:
    • PhoneManufacturerModelName: RM-1116_11258;
    • PhoneModelName: Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM;
    • PhoneHardwareVariant: RM-1116.
  10. And for a single SIM device, change the values ​​to the following:
    • PhoneManufacturer: MicrosoftMDG
    • PhoneManufacturerModelName: RM-1085_11302;
    • PhoneModelName: Lumia 950 XL;
    • PhoneHardwareVariant: RM-1085.
  11. Restart your smartphone.
  12. Go to "Settings" - "Update and Security" - "Insider Program" and turn on getting preview builds. Your smartphone may need to be restarted. After the reboot, make sure the Fast circle is selected.
  13. Check for updates in Settings - Update & Security - Phone Update.
  14. Install the latest build available.

Video: Installing Windows 10 Mobile on unsupported Lumia

Installing Windows 10 on Android

Before a full reinstallation of the operating system, it is strongly recommended to determine the tasks that the updated device should perform:

In case you still need to have a full-fledged "ten" on board, before installing a new OS, make sure that your device has enough space for a new heavy system. Pay attention to the characteristics of the processor of the device. Windows installation is only possible on ARM (does not support Windows 7) and i386 (supports Windows 7 and above) processors.

And now let's go directly to the installation:

  1. Download the sdl.zip archive and special program sdlapp in .apk format.
  2. Install the application on your smartphone, and extract the archive data to the SDL folder.
  3. Copy the same directory to the system image file (usually c.img).
  4. Run the installation utility and wait for the process to complete.

Video: how to install Windows on Android

If your smartphone receives official updates, there will be no problems installing the new OS version. Users of earlier Lumia models will also be able to upgrade their smartphone without too much trouble. Where things are more deplorable Android users, because their smartphone is simply not designed to install Windows, which means that with the forced installation of a new OS, the owner of the phone is at great risk of getting a fashionable, but very useless “brick”.

Many gadget owners often wonder how to install Windows 10 on mobile phone if it supports the novelty. The answer is quite simple, Microsoft developers have released a version of OS Windows Phone 10 specifically for smartphones. However, not all gadgets support it. Therefore, let's look at examples of how to install Windows 10 Mobile on unsupported smartphones and compatible devices.

How to install Windows 10 Mobile on Nokia Lumia?

Since Microsoft bought the Nokia Lumia brand, the new operating Windows system Phone 10 was immediately adapted to these devices. However, this only applies to new Lumia models. Old smartphones that were released by Nokia are not included in the list of compatible devices, which can be viewed on the official website of the developer.

If your mobile phone is compatible with Windows 10 and you decide to install a new operating system, then follow the instructions:

    We charge the device to 100%. The battery of the gadget must be full.

  • Personal data may be deleted during installation. Therefore, we copy everything you need to a USB flash drive or computer.
  • We follow the link to the official website of the developer and register in the customer support program.



    A new page will appear. We go down and accept the terms of the license agreement. We press "Send".

    Now we go to the Windows Phone Store and download the program for evaluating the new OS.

    After installing the application, you should click "Get preview builds".

    In the next window, you need to sign in to your Microsoft account.

    After that, the version of the update will appear in the Windows Insider program (the very first line). You need to go to the gadget settings, select the "Update" item. It will start searching for updates. Installation will take up to 30 minutes or more.

    If you don't like the new operating system or if critical errors occur, you should connect the device to a PC and download the Windows Phone Recovery Tool and restore Windows Phone 8.

IMPORTANT! After installing a new OS on your phone, you may experience problems with language packs, connection to WiFi networks, alarm clock and calendar, other standard programs. They will have to be downloaded from the Store again.

How do I install Windows 10 Mobile on unsupported devices?

The question of how to install Windows 10 on a mobile phone is of interest to many. Therefore, we suggest that you read the instructions for installing the OS on unsupported devices.

IMPORTANT! All actions you perform at your own peril. It is worth copying all the data from the phone. The manual is intended for Lumia models manufactured by Nokia.

What is necessary?

    A device that has Interop Unlock with Registry Editor or just has Registry Editor installed.

  • A utility for editing the WP SDK8.0 registry if there is no Interop Unlock installed.
  • CustomPFD Utility Registry Editor to hack Windows Phone 8.

Instruction

    On unsupported Lumia, run the CustomPFD Registry Editor.

  • We follow the branch HKLM/SYSTEM/Platform/DeviceTargetingInfo.
  • We find the parameters (strings): PhoneHardwareVariant, PhoneManufacturer, PhoneManufacturerModelName, PhoneModelName and write down their values ​​on a sheet so that in case of an error these parameters can be returned back.
  • The following values ​​need to be replaced:

PhoneHardwareVariant on RM-1085

PhoneManufacturer at MicrosoftMDG

PhoneModelName on Lumia 950 XL

PhoneManufacturerModelName on RM-1085_11302

    We return to the "Insight" program (we wrote above how to install it). Choose a slow update circle.

  • We are waiting for the download to finish and reboot the device (in the classical way, no pulling out the batteries and pressing the buttons).
  • Ready. Windows 10 Mobile installed on your device.More detailed instructions How to install Windows 10 on your phone, see the video.

How to install Windows 10 Mobile over Android OS?

Before trying to install Windows 10 on Android, there are a few key points to consider:

    Not all smartphone processor chips support the Microsoft operating system.

  • Windows Phone 7, 8 only support ARM and i386 processors. Things are different with Windows 10.
  • The new operating system requires a large number memory. Weak gadgets should not be flashed under Windows 10, as you can damage the old OS beyond the possibility of recovery.

Instructions for Windows installation 10 over Android will be the following:

    Download the sdl.zip archive.

  • Download the sdlapp.apk program.
  • Install the application on the phone.
  • Extract the archive data to the SDL folder.
  • Copy the system image file to the same directory (usually c.img).
  • We start the utility.
  • We are waiting for the installation to finish.
  • We reboot the device.
  • Ready.

It is important to note that we do not recommend installing a Microsoft product on Android. OS may conflict and may damage the device itself. If you are eager to learn how to install Windows 10 on an Android phone, then it is worth noting that it is better to wait official way Or even change your phone. That will be more reliable.

Detailed instructions for Windows installation 10 on Android, see the video.

Many Windows users Phone are familiar with how Microsoft, to put it mildly, threw the owners of old devices running under Windows control Phone 8.1. First, she crossed out their devices from the list of supported devices before sending out the first release update to Windows 10 Mobile, leaving only access to pre-builds, and then closed it too. As a result, users who, for whatever reason, have rolled back the OS to Windows Phone 8.1 cannot download Windows 10 Mobile. Only the more advanced ones are still trying to resist, making Interop Unlock and disguising their devices as those models for which the "ten" is available and that's it actual updates for her. But it turns out it's not the only one. existing version. There is another way that does not require Interop Unlock and is suitable even for devices that do not have a memory card slot. If you've been puzzled over how to install Windows 10 Mobile on an unsupported Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone, we recommend that you read this guide.

This method was tested on Nokia Lumia 520 with Windows Phone 8.1 (8.10.14219.341) on board. We do not guarantee that it will help absolutely all users, since we do not have the necessary fleet of devices to fully test it. However, it is known that it is unlikely to work in the case of HTC 8s and Nokia Lumia 530.

What you will need:

1. Computer with Windows 7/8.1/10.
2. USB cable.
3. An account with administrator rights.

Instruction

1. Download the archive with the program for manual installation.
2. Download the archive with Windows 10 Mobile cab files. In this case, assembly files 10.0.10586.107 are provided.
3. On the computer, open the “C” drive and create the “App” folder in it (without quotes).
4. Open the created folder, then the archive with the program and extract the contents of the latter to the "App" folder.
5. Go to the "Updates" folder, which is in "App", open the archive with cab files and extract them to this directory.
6. Return to the root of the “App” folder, find the “start.exe” file and run it as an administrator (Right click on the file> “Run as administrator”> “Yes”).
7. In the program window, click the "Settings" button. Make sure that the path to the "Update" folder, where the Windows 10 Mobile cab files are stored, is correctly set in the window that appears.
8. Close the "Settings" window you opened.
9. Connect your smartphone to your computer via a USB cable and unlock the screen of your mobile device.
10. In the main window of the program, click the "Information about phone" button. If the system has all required drivers for a smartphone, a little information about it should appear in the window: name, manufacturer, model.
11. Click on the "Update Phone" button.
12. Click once on the path to the Windows 10 Mobile cab files, and then on the "Ok" button.
13. The program will start downloading cab files to your smartphone. Make sure that your smartphone screen is unlocked during the download and pre-installation of the update.
14. Wait for the update to download and install. The progress bar may freeze a few times for a long time, but this is normal. If during the migration process the progress gets stuck at point 19 and 63%, you can remove the battery, insert it back and turn on the computer, or restart the smartphone physical buttons. To do this, you will need to hold down and hold the volume down button and the power button for 10-12 seconds.

If you want to install the "Anniversary Update" (Anniversary Update, Build 14393), which, by the way, works much better than the "November Update", you will need to do and for which this update is available.

10 Technical Preview is available for smartphones , and . The start date for testing the system on other devices has not been disclosed, however, XDA-Developers have developed a way to install 10 TP on all Lumia smartphones running Windows Phone 8.1 without the need for a memory card. In fact, the technique is quite simple and is known to many smartphone owners who are inexperienced in this matter: during the flashing process, the PhoneManufacturerModelName section is modified, so that firmware designed for another device can be installed on any smartphone.

However, this is also the main risk - in the case of sending an update software there is a high chance that your smartphone will stop working. We remind you that if you follow the instructions below, you will be solely responsible for all actions performed and their consequences. Do not start flashing your device if you are not confident in your abilities.

The modification of PhoneManufacturerModelName takes place automatically with the help of a hacked WPInsidersHacks application, which was created by XDA-Developers activists. In order to get Windows 10 on a smartphone, you need to directly mobile device, updated to Windows Phone 8.1, computer and Wi-Fi access.

  1. Create backup your smartphone using the Windows Phone Recovery Tool . Reset all settings.
  2. Install the Windows Insider app on your smartphone (you must have a developer account).
  3. Run the application, go to the settings section and, in any way available to you, create a copy of the settings indicated there (remember, rewrite, take a screenshot and send it to your email).
  4. Download and extract the WPInsidersHacks application from the XDA-Developers website to your computer.
  5. Launch the WPInsiderHacks application on your PC, give all the necessary permissions.
  6. Connect to the same Wi-Fi as your computer. In the network settings, go to the Proxy section, specify the IP address of your computer and specify port 8877.
  7. Open on smartphone Internet Explorer and enter in address bar the following address: http://:8877.
  8. If there are alerts and requests to install certificates of authenticity - agree.
  9. Run windows application Insider and click "Get preview builds".
  10. Select the action you want to perform, such as "Set to Lumia 635".
  11. Accept License agreement. The application should close.
  12. Clear any sections of the Proxy menu that you filled out earlier and restart Windows Insider.
  13. Select "Get preview builds" again and log into your account Microsoft.
  14. Select "Fast branch".
  15. Go to Settings and check for updates. If everything was done correctly, you will be able to upgrade to Windows 10.
  16. After installing the update, reset all settings again, log in and restore your data.


All the latest information about installing Windows 10 on unauthorized smartphones can be found on the XDA-Developers forum. Meanwhile, once again we warn you that w3bsit3-dns.com is not responsible for any damage caused as a result of the actions described above. In addition, the current test versions of Windows 10 are far from perfect and not all features may work correctly, so make sure you have a spare phone in case your Windows background fails for some reason.

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