Win 10 mobile. Windows Insider User Guide. New keyboard, dialpad and calculator

Windows phone 10 is an updated version of the popular operating system for users of Microsoft Lumia devices, which was introduced by the developers in 2015.

The OS release date in Russia is December 2015.

During this month, all Lumiya devices in the Russian Federation will be automatically updated to the tenth version of the system.

If the phone is eligible for such an update, not all devices support the new OS; owners of older versions of smartphones may need to wait).

It is available on most devices manufactured by Microsoft: consoles, smartphones, flagships, tablets, etc.

Using one universal OS on all devices gives the user the opportunity to synchronize all data in real time.

Also, the mobile version of the new OS easily synchronizes and interacts with the desktop version of Windows 10, which was officially introduced in July 2015.

A more detailed overview of the new functions and capabilities of the system:

1. Improved ability to shoot video. Frames are drawn at a faster speed;
2. Safe browsing on the Internet using an updated version of the system browser;
3. Fixed bugs in the browser;
4. Improved work with mobile operators. This allows you to increase the speed of your 3G connection;
5. Regular and more accurate data synchronization with other devices;
6. A powerful system for monitoring all background processes, which regulates battery consumption and saves it, but as experience shows, an external battery will not be superfluous;
7. Sound and video recording is higher quality;
8. Improved system stability in terms of software updates, sending messages and working with the Internet;
9. Stable security system;
10. New options are available for organizing work with the device (application corner modes, children's room modes, etc.).
11. New visual design.

Design changes

In the new version of the OS, you can install not only a saved picture on the desktop, but also pictures from the camera. After the picture is installed.

All home screen tiles will become transparent.

You can also choose to display more icons in the photo settings menu.

This way, you can place twice as many applications and utilities on your desktop.

The appearance of the blocking tap has also been changed. It can be adjusted using the corresponding tab in the settings.

From the settings menu, the user can choose a unique background for the lock screen and select the data to be displayed on it.

The appearance of the notification center has been changed. You can open it in the same way as in older versions of the OS: just swipe your finger from the top of the screen to the bottom.

In the notification center, you can view all the data that comes to applications, turn on Bluetooth, the camera and other OS tools.

In the new version of the OS, you can expand the notification center tool menu using a special button.

Improved software

Microsoft provides users of mobile devices and tablets with the opportunity to use the MS Office software package for free - this is universal software for creating and editing all types and formats of office documents.

In one application, users can work with both regular documents and a spreadsheet processor and presentations.

In Windows phone 10, the developers conducted a detailed analysis of this software for errors and corrected these problems.

The display of encodings of files and stored documents in the device’s memory has also been improved.

Improved security

In the updated version of the OS, developers have achieved a high level of protection against hacking at the hardware level.

Security parameters for working with the software have also been improved.

Absolutely every mobile device from Microsoft has the so-called Trusted Platform Module installed, that is, a trust module.

This module is an environment for storing cryptographic keys that are used to encrypt user information in order to protect it from malicious software and intruders.

If critical problems occur while the system is running, instead of then turning on the OS, you will see a blue screen, which indicates that the system cannot be started due to a serious malfunction.

At this stage, the Trusted Platform Module begins its work. It allows you to restore the operation of the OS by scanning it.

Then, using the Internet, a way to solve the problem is found, and the system restarts.

Also, using the module, you can restore and improve the operation of Bitlocker, a file indent encryption module in Windows.

Using the built-in defender, you can easily fix problems after using malware, even without a pre-installed antivirus.

If the system detects an unsafe file or program, the user will be notified about it through the notification center.

Using the same center, you can instantly remove the threat.

With its help, you can install a new version of the OS or its latest updates “over the air” (using a wireless network, without using additional connections).

In the additional settings tab, you can quickly configure update modes: automatic or with user consent.

In the first case, all found updates will be installed on the device automatically without the user’s consent.

The process of installing updates can take from 5 minutes to an hour, depending on their complexity and the speed of the device’s connection to the Internet.

By the way, the appearance of the settings has also been updated in the new version of the OS; it has become more systematized and intuitive for the user.

In February 2015, Microsoft officially announced the release of a new version of 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 stop receiving official support from developers.

Official installation of Windows 10 Mobile

Officially, this OS can only be installed on a limited list of smartphones with an earlier version of the operating system. However, in practice, the list of gadgets that can accommodate version 10 of Windows is much wider. Not only Nokia Lumia owners can rejoice, but also users of devices with a different operating system, for example, Android.

Windows Phone models that will receive the official update to Windows 10 Mobile:

• Alcatel OneTouch 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 950 XL,
• 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 approaching this issue carefully.

Video: Updating 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 update it to the latest version of the OS. 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. Do Interop Unlock (unlocks 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 function

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 intended to enable full access to the file system. Don't touch it unnecessarily.

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

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

   You can disable automatic updates in the “Store”

6. Go to Interop Tools again, select the This Device section and open 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 application

8. Record 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 changed values ​​will look like this:
   • PhoneManufacturerModelName: RM-1116_11258;
   • PhoneModelName: Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM;
   • PhoneHardwareVariant: RM-1116.
10. And for a device with one SIM card, 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 & Security - Insider Program and enable receiving preview builds. Your smartphone may need to be restarted. After rebooting, make sure the Fast circle is selected.
13. Check for updates in Settings - Update & Security - Phone Update.
14. Install the latest available build.

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:

If 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 device's processor. Windows can be installed only on processors with ARM architecture (does not support Windows 7) and i386 (supports Windows 7 and higher).

Now let's move on to the installation:

1. Download the sdl.zip archive and the special sdlapp program 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 until the process completes.

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 update their smartphone without any problems. The situation is much more deplorable for Android users, because their smartphone is simply not designed to install Windows, which means that if a new OS is forcibly installed, the owner of the phone runs the risk of getting a fashionable, but very useless “brick.”

Lately, I have often heard statements from users that the mobile version of Windows 10 is dead and we need to quickly get rid of it, but is this really so? Let's try to understand this issue more carefully.

Honestly, Windows users are amazing people and at the slightest noise they panic and say that everything is lost.

Let's start with a little history. Windows Mobile first appeared in 2000, which was based on Windows CE, which in turn appeared in 1996, after which there were as many as 6 versions of Windows Mobile, which were supported until 2012. Yes, at the beginning of the 2000s, Windows Mobile was on top, but with the advent of other mobile operating systems that were more responsive to users, the share of Windows Mobile decreased sharply, but nevertheless Microsoft supported it for as long as possible, until the release of Windows 8.

Microsoft understood that Windows Mobile needed a restart and on February 15, 2010, Steve Ballmer officially introduced the new mobile OS Windows Phone. At that time, Microsoft and Nokia entered into a cooperation agreement. Strangely enough, it coincided that the Nokia brand also needed a relaunch, and therefore, for a certain amount of money, Microsoft simply bought the Finnish mobile division. After which fruitful cooperation began. Nokia worked on its smartphones, which were magnificent in design, of course this does not apply to cinder blocks like the 920 Lumiya, but then there was its revolutionary mother wireless charging, which slightly leveled this defect. Carl Zeiss optics were the highlight of smartphones and they took pictures very well indeed, even by today's standards. Microsoft, in turn, dealt with software and exclusive support for Nokia, since in essence it was already their company. And the people who followed the tandem of these two giants were sure, including me, that the results would be simply bomb phones that would outshine all sorts of iPhones and Samsungs, but this did not happen. When Windows Phone 7 came out, they turned out to be somewhat unattractive and not very functional. And in principle, both developers and users, oddly enough, were not particularly upset. And they said that this was their first joint device and that there was more to come. And after the release of the new Windows Phone 8 platform, some work on the bugs was already visible. The smartphones looked pretty nice. The aforementioned flagship Lumiya 920, although it looked like a brick, was still popular. Afterwards, by the way, Microsoft updated the smartphone to version 925. He looked much cooler and thinner. Even I couldn’t resist then and bought a Lumia 820. The 920 was too huge for me, and the 720 was quite weak. Although Lumia 720 was the most beautiful smartphone at that time. The Lumia 820 had an excellent 8 MP camera with dual LED flash and had a good design, which is what won me over. It seems to me that it was during the existence of Windows Phone 8 that the mobile OS was at the peak of its popularity. Afterwards, Windows Phone 8.1 and the new 3rd and 4th line of Lumia smartphones were released, which were magnificent from the design side. Moderately elegant and not oversized.

So this is what I mean by all this. This story was needed to restore some consistency. To be honest, there were even skeptics who, back in the early 2000s, said that Windows Mobile was an unnecessary OS that would soon die, but almost 20 years have passed and the system is still alive. It has had its ups and downs, but there are still people who use it and don't want to give it up. Even Microsoft itself claims that it will not stop releasing builds for smartphones running Windows 10 Mobile. This is already a good sign, it would be another matter if Microsoft were silent at all, but one can hope that for a few more years mobile Windows in the form in which it is now will receive updates. Yes, my God, even Windows RT, which has tens of times fewer users than Windows 10 Mobile, still receives updates, even one owner of this tablet once told me that a menu was added to the RT version Start, as in Windows 10, while, let me remind you, the system was released in 2012, 5 years ago, and after that you will say that Windows 10 Mobile is dead? I currently have a Lumia 830, the phone came out in the fall of 2014, now it’s 2017. About 2.5 years have passed and the smartphone is still receiving updates. Many Android smartphones cannot even afford this. Even if suddenly updates stop coming out for this platform, will the phone immediately turn into a brick? It will still work, except that there may be problems with some applications, but looking at Windows RT, which is less popular, and everyone has already forgotten about it, except Microsoft and some enthusiasts, we can say that Windows 10 Mobile will still be live a very long time.

Personally, I can say that, for example, I broke the Lumia 820 in 2014, when I was riding a bike and fell on the right side, and I had a phone in my pocket on that side and I still haven’t been able to fix it , due to the lack of the required part. The Lumia 830 has already been repaired once, albeit under warranty, but it was still there, so most likely the Lumia smartphones themselves will die faster than the mobile operating system from Microsoft.

Yes, Microsoft is preparing new smartphones that should be closer to the functionality of a full-fledged Windows 10, but in parallel, regular mobile Windows will also live, no one is going to give it up. I've been hearing for about 2 years now that the mobile system is dead. And is she dead now? No, more alive than all the living.

If we talk about problems with Windows 10 Mobile, then there is only one. These are very expensive devices. If Microsoft were to sell these devices at a loss, like the Xbox 360, for example, then the system would gain a much larger base of both users and developers. It is with the valuable that we kill two birds with one stone. Since users, looking at branded smartphones from Microsoft, still chose similar phones on the Android system, since they were cheaper and had better characteristics, and wealthier people took the iPhone because it was an iPhone. Like, if you have an iPhone, then you have succeeded in this life. And smartphones running Windows Phone and Windows Mobile were mainly purchased by enthusiasts and those people who wanted to try something new. Some gradually leave for other systems, while others return because they are accustomed to this OS.

Microsoft has taken a break for now; there were rumors about a full-fledged Windows 10 on smartphones with Intel Atom processors, but Intel curtailed their production, and now Microsoft is relying on Qualcomm, whose new chips support Windows 10 and DirectX 12 at the hardware level. ARM chips will be built into both smartphones and laptops, and thanks to the Andromeda project, the system will adapt to the device, it will even be possible to run x86 applications thanks to an emulator of this architecture.

It's up to you to switch to another mobile system or stay on Windows 10 Mobile. I am in no way defending Microsoft, since it is they who are mostly to blame in the mobile market, but even now I am completely satisfied with this system. There are plenty of applications in the store, the protection is quite good on a smartphone. What else do you need to use? If you still play games on your phone, and the games you need are not available on this OS, then most likely Windows Mobile was not suitable for you in the first place. I repeat once again - the system is not dead and may even be able to surprise you with something.

This guide provides detailed instructions for installing and using Windows 10 Insider Preview builds (including troubleshooting tips and links to other helpful support resources).

Installing the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build

Getting started is easy. To install the first Windows 10 Insider Preview 1 build on your computer, follow the instructions below.

1. If you haven't registered yet, . Note. You can also sign up using a work account. In this case, you will be able to take advantage of additional benefits.
2. Install Windows 10 on your computer. To install the Windows 10 Insider Preview build, you must have a licensed version of Windows 10 installed on your computer. If your computer is currently running Windows 7/8/8.1, you can install Windows 10 from this link. If you're having trouble installing Windows 10, you can install the Windows 10 Insider Preview build: Download the Windows 10 Insider Preview ISO.
3. Make sure the Windows 10 Insider Preview build supports the language on your PC.

Language support

The Windows 10 Insider Preview build is available in the following SKU languages:
English (UK), English (US), Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Bulgarian (Bulgaria), Hungarian (Hungary), Greek (Greece), Danish (Denmark), Hebrew (Israel), Spanish (International, Spain), Spanish ( Mexico), Italian (Italy), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), Korean (Korea), Latvian (Latvia), Lithuanian (Lithuania), German (Germany), Dutch (Netherlands), Norwegian (Bokmål , Norway), Polish (Poland), Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian (Romania), Russian (Russia), Serbian (Latin, Serbia), Slovak (Slovakia), Slovenian (Slovenia), Thai (Thailand) , Turkish (Turkey), Ukrainian (Ukraine), Finnish (Finland), French (Canada), French (France), Croatian (Croatia), Czech (Czech Republic), Swedish (Sweden), Estonian (Estonia), Japanese (Japan) .

The Windows 10 Insider Preview build is available in the following User Interface Pack languages:
Azerbaijani (Latin, Azerbaijan), Albanian (Albania), Amharic, Armenian, Assamese, Afrikaans (South Africa), Basque, Belarusian (Belarus), Bengali (Bangladesh), Bengali (India), Bosnian (Latin), Valencian, Welsh, Vietnamese, Galician (Galicia), Georgian, Gujarati, Dari, Indonesian (Indonesia), Irish, Icelandic, Kazakh (Kazakhstan), Kannada, Catalan (Catalonia), Quechua, Kyrgyz, Konkani, Khmer (Cambodia), Laotian (Laos), Luxembourgish, Macedonian (Republic of Macedonia), Malay (Malaysia), Malayalam, Maltese, Maori, Marathi, Mongolian (Cyrillic), Nepali, Norwegian (Nynorsk), Oriya, Punjabi, Persian, Serbian (Cyrillic, Bosnia and Herzegovina), Serbian ( Cyrillic, Serbia), Sinhala, Sindhi (Arabic), Swahili, Tamil (India), Tatar, Telugu, Turkmen, Uzbek (Latin, Uzbekistan), Uyghur, Urdu, Filipino (Philippines), Hindi (India), Cherokee (Cherokee) , Scottish Gaelic.

Note.

Windows LIP language packs can only be installed in addition to the supported primary languages. For instructions on how to customize your input language or interface after installing a language pack, see Add or change an input language or interface on your computer.

2. Prepare your Windows 10 PC

3. Complete installation

1. After your computer restarts, select Start > Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update, then click Check for updates to download the latest Insider Preview build based on the settings you specified in the previous step.
2. Once the download is complete, the user can choose one of three reboot options. Click Select time, Remind me later or Reboot now to complete the installation. Note. Once you install the Insider Preview build, your system will automatically receive new builds. To make sure that you are using the latest version of the build, just check for updates in Windows Update.

Share your impressions with us

Feedback you provide about Insider Preview builds goes directly to our developers. This helps them make Windows even better. To submit feedback, simply open the app Feedback Center on the menu Start. The Feedback Hub also gives you access to Insider news, quests, community, and other resources. You can also use the Language Community app to help us make Windows better in your language.

Working with access circles

Description of access circles

By "access circles" we mean the frequency of receiving preliminary builds of Windows 10 Insider Preview. Each circle has its own criteria for the stability of assemblies and sets a certain frequency for their provision.

Circles of access allow you to evaluate the quality of software as it becomes available to a wider audience. If the build passes all the required automated tests in the labs, it is released with a new feature, application, etc. and made available to participants in the early round of access, which is characterized by the most frequent updates. The build then continues to be judged on various criteria and eventually moves on to the next round. To help get builds to Windows Insiders more quickly, we've changed how builds are promoted through circles, the criteria for moving from one circle to another, and added a new circle.

Note. When registering a new device for the program, the early access circle is selected by default. Check below which access circle suits your requirements and configure your device accordingly.

Early Access Circle

The benefits of the Early Access Circle are that members can be the first to try out new and improved features and provide feedback. If you have devices in the Early Access ring, be prepared for certain issues that may block core functionality or require time-consuming workarounds. Because the build is tested on a limited number of devices before release, some features may not work on certain configurations. If you encounter an issue that blocks important functionality, report the issue using the Feedback Hub app and prepare to reinstall Windows. You can do this using the media creation tool (

Late Access Circle

The benefit of a Late Access circle is that you still get updates and features from the Development branch, but the build stability in this circle is better. Builds move to the Late Ring after technical teams receive and review the feedback submitted by participants in the Early Ring. Late Ring builds are subject to the same tools and processes as production builds, including weekly security patches. Additionally, the Late Ring builds have fixed issues that would make it impossible to regularly use the Early Access builds. Note. Late Ring builds belong to the Development branch and may contain defects that are fixed in subsequent stages of testing.

Circle Release Preview

This circle of access is the best option if you need the latest official version of Windows 10, but want to receive updates, applications and drivers before other users, and do not want to deal with the risks of builds from the Development branch. The Release Preview is only available if your Windows build version is the same as the current production version. The easiest way to move from Development to Production builds is to reinstall Windows using the Media Creation Tool (see Download Windows 10 for instructions) or using the Windows Device Recovery Tool (on mobile devices).

Moving to the next version

This is a unique feature of the Early Access Circle that allows Insiders to "move up" to the next Windows 10 Insider Preview builds before the current release is completed. Registration for the Upgrade Program is available for a limited time to a small number of participants.

Changing the circle of access

Changing the circle is very easy. Open Settings, select Update and Security and then . In chapter Level selection Select one of the following circles: Late Access Circle, Early Access Circle, or Release Preview.

Working with updates

Once you enroll in the Windows Insider Program and install the first build of Windows 10 Insider Preview 1, you will receive updates on your enrolled device. During development, the build number will change for each update. You can receive two different types of builds on devices:

Basic assemblies

When a major build is released, it includes various combinations of new features, updates to existing features, defect fixes, application changes, etc. Major builds are assigned numbers starting with 1. Build numbers are not always sequential. This depends on the internal criteria that determine the transition from one circle of access to another. For example, after build 14361 you might get build 14365.

Additional (service) assemblies

These are so-called "service" or "cumulative" updates, which contain a small number of changes made to the main assembly. Service builds often include bug fixes, minor operating system updates, and other small changes. For example, after build 14361 you might get build 14361.1002 and then get build 14361.1003.

What to Expect at Each Access Round

There are no specific requirements for build numbers on each access circle, but in general the following pattern is observed:

Early access circle - main builds, very few service builds;

late access circle - main build with minor fixes;

Release Preview - A major build changes at a specific time and is followed by a series of service builds until the next release date occurs.

Learn more about your computer

The following is a brief guide to finding basic information you may need while participating in the Program. This information is also needed when providing feedback about build issues or feature suggestions, or when receiving help.

How to determine the build number

Select Start, enter winver and press winver – execute command.

How to check which circle is selected?

Open section Settings, select Update and Security > Insider ProgramWindows. The circle you select will appear in the Select Insider Settings section.

How do I know which account is used to receive builds: a Microsoft account (MSA) or an Azure Active Directory (AAD) account?

Open section Settings, select Update and Security > Windows Insider Program. Pay attention to the information in the section Windows Insider Account.

How to check if the installed copy of Windows 10 is activated?

Open section Settings, select Updates and Security, then select Activation

I'm not receiving updates

Windows Insiders may notice that your computer is not receiving the latest updates. This rarely happens, but if you encounter this problem, there are a few basic conditions you need to check.

Check for updates manually

Open section Settings and select Update and Security. Explore the list of available updates or click Check for updates. If your device is set to Keep Time active, your device must be turned on and signed in to complete the installation.

Is your copy of Windows activated?

Open section Settings, select Updates and Security, then select Activation. Pay attention to the information displayed.

Is your MSA or AAD account connected to your device registered to receive builds?

Computer recovery

If your computer crashes, follow the recovery instructions below.

Criticality assessment

How critical is the problem? One application? Minor functionality?

Can you use your device as before, or are its basic functions not working?

Can you solve the problem? Would an alternative application solve the problem?

Is there a newer build available that will fix all the known bugs you are experiencing?

Troubleshooting

Define the problem. There may be a solution to this problem. Connect with us on the Windows Insider forums or on Twitter @WindowsInsider. If basic functionality does not work, you may need to reinstall the current OS version. Before any reinstallation or rollback, be sure to back up your important files. This process rarely results in data loss, but it is best to keep important data separate.

Reinstalling the OS

You can choose one of the available reinstallation options: reinstall only the operating system or completely delete all data from the device. Select Settings > Update & Security > Recovery and press Begin In chapter Restore the computer to its original state. Update your OS or install it from scratch by following the on-screen instructions.

Return to previous build

If your computer was working fine with a previous build and you want to revert to this build without losing data, try the following steps. Select Settings > Updates & Security > Recovery, then select Begin In chapter Rollback to an earlier build.

Note. After installing the update on your computer, you will have seven (7) days to perform a rollback (if necessary). If you need to rollback at a later time, you will need to install a later update or perform a clean install of the previous build from bootable media.

Clean install of the Insider Preview build from bootable media

One of the questions that comes up periodically is how to create a bootable USB drive with Windows installation files (from an ISO file). This bootable USB drive can be used in a variety of scenarios, such as recovering a computer from a failed build installation, troubleshooting various errors, and enrolling a new computer in the Windows Insider Program.

If you need to create a bootable USB drive from the Windows Insider Preview ISO file, follow these instructions.

Stop receiving Insider builds

To opt out of receiving future builds on your current computer, select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program, then select Stop receiving Insider Preview builds and follow additional on-screen instructions.

Device recovery

If you need to disable receiving Insider builds, do so when your device is running a production build late in the development cycle so that if problems occur, you won't have to restore your device. Production builds are stable and service updates are regularly released for them. With this build, you can enjoy all the new features and avoid losing data on your device. If you opt out of the Program, your device will remain in the current preview build and you will not receive any further service updates. Your build will have a limited expiration date and will be vulnerable to security threats.

You can find the current production build number in .

To find out the build number installed on your computer, select Start, enter winver and press winver – execute command.
If you want to stop receiving Windows Insider Preview builds during the development cycle and return your computer to the current production build, you'll need to install a previous version of Windows using the Media Creation Tool. Review the instructions in the section or select one of the following images (depending on the previous version you are restoring to): Windows 7 Recovery Image, Windows 8 Recovery Image, or Windows 10 Recovery Image.

Support Resources

Although Windows Insiders are experienced, Microsoft experts provide advice on Windows 10 Insider Preview builds. In addition to the information in the How To section, the following support options are available.

Windows Insider Blog

With each new build, the Windows Blog posts key changes and known issues that Windows Insiders may encounter. Visit our blog for up-to-date information and news. .

Many gadget owners often wonder how to install Windows 10 on a mobile phone if it supports the new product. 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 Windows Phone 10 operating system was immediately adapted to these devices. However, this only applies to new Lumiya models. Old smartphones that were released by Nokia are not included in the list of compatible devices, which can be viewed on the developer’s official website.

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 100%. The gadget's battery must be full.

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

A new page will appear. Scroll down and accept the terms of the license agreement. Click “Send”.

Now go to the Windows Phone Store and download the program to evaluate the new OS.

After installing the application, click “Get preview builds”.

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

After this, the update version will appear in the Windows Insider program (the very first line). You need to go to the gadget settings, select “Update”. The search for updates will start. Installation will take up to 30 minutes or more.

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

IMPORTANT! After installing a new OS on your phone, problems may arise with language packs, connecting to a Wi-Fi network, alarm clock and calendar, and other standard programs. They will have to be downloaded from the Store again.

How to install Windows 10 Mobile on unsupported devices?

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

IMPORTANT! You perform all actions at your own risk. It is worth copying all the data from the phone. The instructions are intended for Lumia models manufactured by Nokia.

What is necessary?

A device that has Interop Unlock with a registry editor or just a registry editor installed.

• A utility for editing the WP SDK8.0 registry if Interop Unlock is not installed.
• CustomPFD Registry Editor utility for hacking Windows Phone 8.

Instructions

On unsupported Lumia, launch the CustomPFD Registry Editor.

• Go to the branch HKLM/SYSTEM/Platform/DeviceTargetingInfo.
• We find the parameters (strings): PhoneHardwareVariant, PhoneManufacturer, PhoneManufacturerModelName, PhoneModelName and write down their values ​​on a piece of paper 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 “Preliminary Assessment” program (we wrote above how to install it). Select the slow update circle.

• We wait for the download to finish and reboot the device (in the classic way, no removing batteries or pressing buttons).
• Ready. Windows 10 Mobile is installed on your device. For more detailed instructions on how to install Windows 10 on your phone, watch the video.

How to install Windows 10 Mobile on top of Android OS?

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

Not all smartphone processor chips support Microsoft's operating system.

• Windows Phone 7, 8 only support ARM and i386 processors. With Windows 10 things are different.
• The new operating system requires a lot of memory. Weak gadgets should not be flashed for Windows 10, as the old OS can be damaged beyond repair.

Instructions for installing Windows 10 over Android will be as follows:

Download the sdl.zip archive.

• Download the program sdlapp.apk.
• Install the application on your phone.
• We extract the archive data into the SDL folder.
• We copy the system image file (usually c.img) into the same directory.
• Let's launch the utility.
• We are waiting for the installation to complete.
• Reboot the device.
• Ready.

It is important to note that we do not recommend installing a Microsoft product on Android. Operating systems may conflict and the device itself may be damaged. If you are eager to find out how to install Windows 10 on an Android phone, then it is worth noting that it is better to wait for the official method or change your phone altogether. It will be more reliable this way.

For detailed instructions on installing Windows 10 on Android, watch the video.