Windows 10: Upgrading existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices to Windows 10 Mobile

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Upgrading existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices to Windows 10 Mobile

 

Here is the list from MS.





Jim

:)

 

Firmware

If the upgrade is available for your existing Windows Phone 8.1 device, you can install the upgrade when available. We're working with phone manufacturers and mobile operators to make Windows 10 Mobile available to supported Windows Phone 8.1 devices as
an update.

To check if the upgrade is available for your phone and install the upgrade, go to the Store, install the Upgrade Advisor app, run the app to see if the update is available, and then select
Enable Windows 10 upgrade.

Notes

The availability of Windows 10 Mobile as an upgrade for existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices will vary by device manufacturer, device model, country or region, mobile operator or service provider, hardware limitations, and other factors.

For a list of eligible phones and important info about the upgrade and Windows 10 Mobile, go to the
Windows 10 Mobile specifications page.

Watch a
short video about how to use the app to upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile. For more info about the app, see

Upgrade Advisor app for Windows 10 Mobile.

Because of the size of the update, a Wi-Fi Internet connection is required for download and installation.

 

Can I still update to Windows 10 for free - Nokia Lumia 520

I think Microsoft is still work on it.

If the upgrade is available for your existing Windows Phone 8.1 device, you can install the upgrade when available. We're working with phone manufacturers and mobile operators to make Windows 10 Mobile available to supported
Windows Phone 8.1 devices as an update.

 

*Party*Party*Party My Lumia 730 is on the list and I`ve just checked with UpgradeAdvisor and it teld me that the upgrade is available for my phone. Very excited about the upgrade.

 

I have a Lumia 635 8gb which doesn't appear to be on the list though the 1gb version is. Does this mean that I will never get the upgrade? Or is it a phased roll-out with other models being included later?

 

530 not lister will it be listed later?

 

Sorry! - No!
Lumia 520, 525, 530, 620, 625, 630, 720, 920, 925, 1020, 1320 and Icon won't get Windows 10 Mobile.

See also here:
Supported phones for Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview:
Now: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...pported-phones

Then: http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...pported-phones

 

No it won't be getting it, despite the Lumia 635 (512MB) Microsoft Store listing stating "Free upgrade to Windows 10 when available".

I posted a screenshot in the other thread, so no point in posting it twice. Here's the link:
Windows 10 Mobile Official Launch - Insider Impacts

 

Should I get it? Is it ready for primetime?

This is from the Upgrade Advisor App (on Lumia 1520).

 

Still waiting for the roll out on my Lumia 640 in NZ but will be great when it becomes available *Biggrin.

 

Microsoft: One More Windows Phone Could Be Supported by Windows 10 Mobile
Lumia Icon support is under consideration, it says

 

I have an Icon and ran the Update Advisor and it gave me a similar message.

Jim *cry

 

You could try this Jim, I didn't feel like waiting and I saw that Dusty had the same idea when I came online, join the insider and let it upgrade then leave the program,

 

I read about it and it doesn't seem too bad so I took it.
I had a couple of icons missing afterwards but not the ones that I care about. I immediately tested if I can make a call and tested my favorite apps and everything works okay.
The favorite folder on photo app is gone so the icon only shows random recent photos or you can pick just one photo to display. I sent a feedback to bring the favorite (photo) folder back.
The first update took about half an hour to install.
Well, it's nice.