For active smartphone users, 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 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 the Windows 10 Mobile platform, 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 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.
• When updating it is important to use Wi-Fi network, since large updates can take up a lot of traffic 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 suit new version platforms.

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 platforms for PCs and mobile gadgets. In this list you can find serious additions, released in entire packages 1-2 times a year, and the latest cumulative update, which appears much more often for Windows 10 Mobile, 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 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 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 one, the last one on this moment, 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. The first build of Windows 10 for mobile devices, 1507 (July 2015), has not been 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 versions of Windows 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 utility Recovery Tool. The developer reports that in the new build 1704 all these errors will be corrected.

Windows 10 Mobile updates by evaluation program

In addition to official updates available for download from Microsoft, 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, mainly, with big amount errors;
• “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.

We all remember that last winter, Microsoft introduced a beta version of its new mobile operating system - Windows 10 Mobile. Since then, several builds of this OS have been released, and not a single smartphone has frozen during installation new system from Microsoft.

Of course, childhood mistakes, such as broken fonts and installation freezes, are already behind us. It won't be long before your Windows Phone device alerts you that an update to Windows 10 Mobile is available. Today we will tell you whether it is worth switching to a new OS or not.

The upgrade process from Windows Phone 8.1 to Windows 10, depending on the phone, takes on average about an hour with installation of all applications. At this moment the phone is getting very hot, I wash it Nokia Lumia 925 had to be cooled on the balcony. I did not experience any problems with the update, neither on the Lumia 535 nor on the Lumia 925.

After the transition, all applications and settings remain in place. The basic concept of tiles, which was in Windows Phone 7,8,8.1, has also not gone away. There is a main screen, also known as the desktop, and there is a menu that appears on the right. If the concept remained the same, the interface changed significantly, the distance between the tiles decreased, a background appeared, transparency of the tiles, icons in the settings menu, a different type of buttons, notifications and tabs. All this made a new operating system Windows 10 Mobile is much nicer than what we saw in Windows Phone 8.1.

The new OS, unlike Windows 8.1, is slower. This feels good when you don’t have the phone under review, but when you use it every day. We can assume that this is due to the fact that Windows 10 Mobile is still raw, but perhaps it is simply more demanding on the smartphone’s resources, since similar posts on the topic of the speed of the new OS have already appeared on the Internet.

Most applications on Windows 10 Mobile have been rewritten to take into account the new interface. Here we are greeted by a new calendar, a new, much more convenient alarm clock, as well as contacts and messages. The latter have integration with Skype and if you use it, then this should be a plus for you.

Microsoft is trying to get rid of Internet browser Explorer by renaming it to Microsoft Edge. Unfortunately, on Windows 10 Mobile there is practically no difference between the operation of the two browsers. The only exception is that on my Lumia 925 Microsoft Edge runs much slower than IE, and even freezes on heavy sites. Unfortunately, in the case of Edge they did not present anything new, as people expected Google Chrome, so they continue to wait. Opera browser, which is presented on Windows Phone much worse than the same IE in terms of speed, so it is not a competition.

Windows Phone 8.1 had a stylish and convenient MP3 player, in the top ten, they cut it out and added a new one - Groove. Microsoft did a great job here - the player quickly finds new files, looks great, has no delays during playback, and also easily allows you to create playlists. In a word, everything was done conveniently.

Contacts were not spared either. Now it's called "People". This is something like a hub where contacts from all connected accounts go. For example, for me it is Outlook and Gmail. In addition, Microsoft follows the fashion and made round contact icons, which some people just find annoying.

Microsoft has made a new application store, which is not inferior in convenience to the same one Google Play. The new store is truly a great update that everyone has been waiting for.

One of the killer features that has been in Android for a long time, but appeared in a stripped-down form in WP 8.1, is the notification and navigation panel. In Windows 10, it was perfectly redesigned, now the notification panel is the same as in desktop Windows 10.

Ability to disable application permissions. This feature appeared in Android 6 and is now available in Windows 10 Mobile. You can now block applications from accessing certain smartphone functions. For example, access to a camera or GPS. This is very convenient, since previously you either agreed with the rules and installed the application or refused to install it.

Should you upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile right now?
If you have powerful smartphone, for example Lumia 640 and higher - it’s worth it. If you have a Lumia 4** or 520, 525,530,535, 620, 630 smartphone, then it’s unlikely. The update will not bring you joy, as the system speed will drop by 30%.

Speed ​​issues are the only reason to delay an upgrade. I hope Microsoft can make a new one mobile Windows as fast as 8.1. You just have to wait a little, although in the case of Windows Phone 8 you had to wait one year for the update to 8.1. Otherwise, 10ka on a smartphone is an excellent system, thanks to which there will be more people using Windows 10 Mobile.

Update of the article from 04/16/2016.

I sold my Lumia 535, Lumia 925. Due to the fact that on the first smartphone Windows 10 Mobile works simply disgusting and very slow, and Microsoft refused to update the Nokia Lumia 925. Wait a minute, this smartphone cost 20,000 rubles in 2013 and such spitting is not permissible.

Official free computer program Windows Device Recovery Tool from Microsoft Corporation will allow you to quickly and easily restore or update your smartphone on Windows Phone.

At the beginning of this article I will describe the above program, and at the end I will share my experience of switching from an Android smartphone to a Windows Phone smartphone, I will express my impressions and thoughts on this not very common operating system for smartphones. So…

Windows Device Recovery Tool

I want to say right away that since it is almost impossible to “shape” or “tire” a smartphone with the Windows Phone system (very difficult), then this program users in 90% of cases use it exclusively to update the firmware of their mobile friend and an assistant for a newer (current) version.

Why Windows Device Recovery Tool?

Of course, you can do this procedure without using a computer (from the smartphone itself, via WI-FI or over a mobile network), but there are several disadvantages to this method:

1. The phone must be well charged (I would advise observing this condition even when using Windows Device Recovery Tool).
2. The connection must be very reliable.
3. With the above computer program you will receive new firmware much earlier, immediately after its release, without taking into account the region and operator (Microsoft is distributing this matter gradually and the wait for an update for the phone can last for weeks, or even months).

Windows Phone Update

You will laugh, but update Windows firmware Phone with using Windows Device Recovery Tool is so easy and simple that you don’t even need to take screenshots.

The program is installed in a couple of clicks and to check for updates you just need to connect the smart phone to your computer.

This does not require special drivers - this is one of the advantages of a shell from the same manufacturer (the connection to the computer is lightning fast and without problems, because they are blood relatives).

If your software is outdated and there is new one, the program will show this and tell you what to do next (in your language, of course)…

Download Windows Device Recovery Tool

A program for restoring or updating Windows Phone is distributed in several forms:

After watching dozens of articles and video reviews about Windows Phone, a week ago I courageously purchased Microsoft smartphone Lumia 640 XL (the article is more than 4 years old 😉).

Before that I had 4 years Samsung Galaxy S2, so I'm a real convert from Android to Windows Phone.

What prompted me to cheat on everyone’s favorite and leader among mobile systems? I'm so damn tired of charging my phone EVERY DAY! This is probably the main reason.

Secondly, the 4.3-inch screen has become noticeably small. The smart also accumulated a lot of garbage, became a little dull and glitchy (cleaners no longer helped - a full reset was needed to configure the device again).

The first day after the purchase I was a little disappointed - the habits left over from Android and its personal customization were taking their toll. But 2-3 days passed... and I became a confident member of the Windows Phone witness sect (for a whole year).

Pros of Windows Phone

I want to warn you right away - everything negative reviews and the opinions that are circulating among the people are related to Windows Mobile (it was a real turd), the corporation's previous attempt to conquer the mobile market. Do not confuse this craft with Windows Phone 8.1 or Windows 10 Mobile!

Battery... no, not like that - B A T A R E YA!!! This is something from the world of fantasy. Immediately after the first turn on (at 13.30), the battery showed 43% charge - I was able to charge it only the next day and with the help of the running navigator (at 14.00).

All this time I didn’t let go of the phone and didn’t let it go into standby mode (except at night, of course)! By the way, not a single percent of the charge is lost overnight.

After the extreme points for the battery controller have been set (full discharge and charge), some correct settings energy saving (without loss of functionality), oil painting...

Taking this opportunity, I want to say hello to the past - to the good old mobile phones that worked without drug addiction from the outlet for a week or more.

Time and progress do not stand still - I say hello to myself from 2020, from my smartphone, which I charge once a week and edit articles on the website from its 7-inch screen.

Do you think it's mine new smartphone with a 5.7-inch screen is on the shelf and is that why such numbers are optimistic?

I have to disappoint fans of Android phones - over the past two days I downloaded a bunch of programs over the mobile network and via WI-FI, tried them all (chose the best), showed friends the work of the navigator several times, read news on the Internet and looked at site statistics, set ringtones to contacts, asked them for photos... and of course, 15-20 calls daily.

Tell me an Android smartphone model with the same screen that can last 5 days without recharging? There are no such things in nature!

This survivability is not related to my particular phone model, but is a consequence of caring for the resources of the operating system itself.

If you turned off the program on your smartphone, it turned off and did not hang in the processes. There is absolutely no need for any optimizers, cleaners, or task managers in Windows Phone!

Let's move on to the second advantage - the performance of Windows Phone.

To say that the mobile phone flies is an understatement. And most importantly - it will ALWAYS be like this! Co Windows time The Phone will not start to slow down - programs do not clog up the system and do not deposit their larvae in the wilds of CLOSED code.

Speed WI-FI connections, mobile network, bluetooth, launching a navigator in 2 seconds (in any room)… - cause shock, top class!

The third plus is the interface. A controversial issue - many may not like it right away, but believe me, after 2-3 days you get used to it and are surprised at how convenient it is and how everything is at hand. Tiles are brilliant for a smartphone!

There is no need to root the phone, install custom firmware and mods with patches, customize icons and launchers, “smoke” forums and nag the poor thing for yourself - you pick up the device and use it.

I had such a feeling of high from technology twice in my life - when I switched from a TAZ VAZ to a foreign car, and then to a real car (Mercedes).

The fourth plus is complete symbiosis with the desktop operating system Windows 10— their mutual love is immediately and clearly visible.

The fifth plus is devices on Windows Phone has always been noticeably cheaper than its Android competitors.

I find it difficult to decide on the other advantages - this is a consequence of the system or the smart hardware itself (its model), so I will not describe them.

Let me briefly say about the quantity and quality of programs for Windows Phone - do not believe those who say that they are bad and there are not enough of them.

There are enough of them in the manufacturers' store - I found everything I needed (readers, browsers, banking, players, viewers...) and they all work perfectly.

By the way, here is the sixth plus - the complete absence of viruses. It's not easy for program authors to pass Microsoft check for lice - maybe because of this there are fewer programs in their store than in Google Play (but they are ALL tested and with a guarantee of safety).

This is how to update Windows Phone using Windows Device Recovery Tool. Until new useful ones computer programs And .

Useful program

Convenient program photo editing

A simple and intuitive photo editor "Home Photo Studio" will allow users with any level of computer skills to create real masterpieces at home in a matter of minutes.

I'm just reviewing programs! Any complaints - to their manufacturers!

Selection of operating systems for mobile devices quite limited. Usually it depends directly on the device model, so switching to a different operating system is not always possible. This further limits user choice. Therefore, the entry of Windows 10 Mobile into the market was good news for them.

Official phone update to Windows 10 Mobile

Before proceeding with the update itself, you should make sure that your device supports Windows 10 Mobile. You can install this operating system on most devices that support Windows 8.1, and more precisely, on the following models:

• lumia 1520, 930, 640, 640XL, 730, 735, 830, 532, 535, 540, 635 1GB, 638 1GB, 430, 435;
• BLU Win HD w510u;
• BLU Win HD LTE x150q;
• MCJ Madosma Q501.

Find out if your device supports official update to Windows 10 Mobile, you can use the Update Advisor app. It is available on the official Microsoft website at the link: https://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/store/p/upgrade-advisor/9nblggh0f5g4. It makes sense to use it, since Windows 10 Mobile sometimes appears on new devices that were not previously available for updating.

The program will check the possibility of upgrading your phone to Windows 10 Mobile and help free up space for its installation

Upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile using the Upgrade Assistant app

This application previously allowed you to update unsupported devices as well. Unfortunately, this opportunity was closed about a year ago. At the moment, you can only update those devices to Windows Mobile 8.1 for which Windows installation 10 Mobile is available.
Before you begin the update, complete a number of preparatory steps:

• through 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 your phone to external source power: if it runs out during the update, it will lead to failure;
• Do not press any buttons or interact with the phone in any way during the update;
• Be patient - if the update takes too long, don't panic and interrupt the installation.

Violating any of these rules may damage your device. Be careful and careful: only you are responsible for your phone.

When all preparatory actions will be 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 installation is complete, make sure that the device is fully accessible and operational: all programs should work on it.
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 one Windows versions 10 Mobile.
5. 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 is a cumulative update, it contains many important changes. Here are just a few of them:

• application protection systems for working on the network have been updated, which affected both available browsers, and systems like Windows SMB server;
• The performance of the operating system has been significantly improved, in particular, the drop in performance when working with the Internet has been eliminated;
• improved program performance Office package, bugs fixed;
• Problems caused by time zone changes have been fixed;
• The stability of many applications has been increased and numerous bugs have been fixed.

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

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

Upgrade Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 Mobile on devices not officially supported

Until March 2016, users of devices running Windows 8.1 could upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile even if their device was not listed as supported. This feature has now been removed, but experienced users have found a workaround. Please be aware that the steps in this manual may damage your phone and are performed at your own risk.

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

And then do the following:

Upgrading Windows 10 Mobile to the Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update

If you're already using the Windows 10 Mobile operating system, but your phone isn't among the devices eligible for the latest update, you still have legal way from Microsoft to receive all the latest updates, although without expanding the capabilities of the device. This is done like this:

Thus, although your device is not supported for a full update, you will still receive major fixes and improvements to the operating system along with other users.

How to roll back an upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 8.1

To return to Windows 8.1 after upgrading to Windows 10 Mobile, you will need:

• USB cable for connecting to a computer;
• computer;
• Windows program Phone Recovery Tool, which can be downloaded from the official Microsoft website.

Do the following:

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:

1. Make sure there is enough space on your phone to install the operating system.
2. 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).
3. 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.
4. After resetting the settings, create a new account and try downloading the update again.

Error 0x800705B4 appears when updating

If you receive this error when trying to upgrade to Windows 10, the files were not downloaded correctly. Use the instructions above to return to Windows 8.1 and then restart your phone. Then try downloading and installing the update again.

Windows 10 Mobile Notification Center Error

Error code 80070002 indicates an update error. It usually indicates a deficiency free space on the device, but sometimes occurs due to incompatibility of the phone firmware and current version updates. In this case, you need to stop the installation and wait for the release of the next version.

If error code 80070002 appears, check the date and time on your device

This error may also be caused by incorrect set times and date on the device. Do the following:

1. Open your device settings and go to the “Date and Time” menu.
2. Check the box next to “Disable automatic synchronization.”
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 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