The final update for windows 10 mobile. What's new in the latest build version

On April 25, Microsoft began distributing the next major update to the Windows 10 Mobile operating system. As on computers, this update is called the Creators Update, and there are no innovations for creativity in it (Creators - creators). And in general, we can say that there are no major innovations here. Despite this, we have the latest version of Windows 10 Mobile.

The Creators Update is the second major feature update for Windows 10 Mobile smartphones. Unlike the previous update, which was large, this is a smaller release, like the ones Apple releases on its smartphones every few months. This means there are a few small improvements, but nothing special here. It shouldn't have been this way, but Microsoft's interest in Windows 10 is steadily declining.

General improvements

Externally, the system has hardly changed. A lot of work has been done internally to make it run smoother and have fewer bugs. For this reason, the Creators Update can be called the best version of Windows 10 Mobile, as it should be with the latest version.

Thanks to the Creators Update, older devices like the Lumia 640 perform better than ever. This almost never happens on other platforms. Typically, when updates appear on iPhones, older models start to run slower or have shorter battery life. In this case, the opposite is true, the device works faster and longer.

Windows Hello has also been sped up. Previously, you had to hold the Lumia 950 in front of your face to unlock it using your eyes, but now you can simply hold the smartphone in your hand and look at it. You don't need to put in any more effort.

There have been improvements to the HTTP display in live tiles, and the option to Call Back, Write and Remind for missed calls has appeared in the notification center. Thanks to this, you do not need to specifically open the Phone application every time there is a missed call.

There are new system sounds, the same as on computers. Thus, Microsoft tries not to forget even about such little things, since it is on their basis that the impression of the operating system is formed. The new sounds are a breath of fresh air that users should appreciate.

One of the best new features is the ability to lock and turn off the screen while using Continuum. To do this, you just need to press the power button. If you quickly press it twice, the Continuum screen will also be locked. You can set the time for the Continuum screen to run.

Cortana

The digital assistant in the new update has become a little smarter than before. You can now ask Cortana to activate system commands, change volume, control audio, and recognize music. The assistant already knew how to do the latter task, but now you can recognize songs using voice commands. You can set reminders for every month or year.

The Cortana interface has received a completely black background instead of dark gray, which should slightly increase the battery life of devices with OLED screens. There was nothing else interesting about the assistant. There is no ability to continue working from the same place on different devices, which is available on computers.

Edge browser

On the surface, there are few changes to the Microsoft Edge browser. On the computer there is a button to put aside tabs, but in the mobile version it is not there. There are innovations related to e-books.

A separate bookshelf has appeared in the browser, where all purchased or downloaded books are stored. Reading mode is quite functional. There's a new read-aloud feature that will come in handy for people with vision problems or if you're just too lazy to read yourself.

The Windows Store itself has a separate section for books, where you can buy books to read in the browser. It is unclear why Microsoft decided to build this functionality into the browser instead of creating a separate application and why it plans to compete with Amazon and Apple in the book market.

Settings

The Settings app on smartphones has received several changes and improvements. The previous Wi-Fi section has been removed, replaced by a more advanced Wi-Fi section with an interface similar to that on computers. A single interface will make it easier to work with settings. The Wi-Fi Control function and paid Wi-Fi services are combined in one section, the mobile Internet page has received a new interface. In the devices section, Microsoft has improved the Bluetooth interface, making it cleaner and adding an easier setup option. Unfortunately, problems with Bluetooth connections have not been resolved, although they are not observed on all smartphones.

The Glance function can now be always on while charging. You can't call it new; it was returned to the system in the Creators Update. Glance Screen was mostly removed in the Anniversary Update, but functionality is slowly returning, like the ability to leave the screen on while charging.

There is a new category Applications where you can remove and reset installed programs. The reset option helps when applications become corrupted and need to be returned to the state they were in immediately after installation.

There is a new sidebar feature that appears below the main content of the settings page. It is called a sidebar because on computers it is shown on the side. On smartphones this happens at the bottom. Here are links to help and other settings that may be related to those currently open. For example, in the Bluetooth section there is a link to Wi-Fi settings.

Windows Update

With the Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update, Microsoft has made several changes to Windows Update. For example, you can delay installing updates for up to 35 days to ensure they don't impact your device's performance. Additionally, Windows will no longer surprise users with sudden messages asking them to install updates. Warnings about this will appear when the update is ready to install.

For example, if an update has been downloaded and installation requires a reboot. The system will tell you about this before a reboot is required, so that you have time to prepare for it. You can choose the time to install the update so as not to interrupt your work with your smartphone at an inconvenient moment.

The major changes to Windows Update are hidden under the hood. Microsoft has introduced a new unified update platform that will reduce the size of major updates by up to 35%. This is good news for users with limited traffic or slow connection speeds.

View 3D

There is a new application that allows you to view content created in Paint 3D. The Paint 3D application itself is not available on smartphones. It is only available on personal computers, so View 3D can be considered useless. Its sole purpose is to view what users have created in Paint 3D. It is unlikely that many users will download this content from computers to smartphones in order to admire it in View 3D.

Conclusion

The bottom line is that the Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update is a concern. Of course, the improvements presented make the operating system somewhat better, but many users expected more. This was supposed to be a major update for smartphones, just like it was on computers. Instead, Microsoft didn't deliver many of the promised features, like the blue light filter that was coming to PCs.

In addition, even the improvements made will not reach many devices where they could be useful. The update applies to only 13 smartphone models, which do not include the Lumia 930, 830 and 1520.

In that case, what is the point of this update? It doesn’t bring anything particularly interesting; it was quite possible to live without the minor changes made. Microsoft says it will continue to work on Windows 10 Mobile, but this update is not encouraging.

Actions speak louder than words. Why is this update called the Creators Update on smartphones, when there is nothing new for creative work - neither Paint 3D nor Windows Ink?

Everything looks like this update was the last thing worked on. I would like to believe that next time it will be better, but for now it looks like Microsoft has ceased to be interested in smartphones and the same nondescript update will be released in the fall. Owners of smartphones that won't receive the Creators Update shouldn't worry about missing out on much. The Anniversary Update was quite good, and this is a minor follow-up to it. There's nothing truly new here. Despite this, this version of Windows 10 Mobile is the best of all.

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 version of the update is currently current, you can use information from the official Microsoft page. Starting in 2017, here is a history of the latest changes to the 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 available only in English, but now information about platform updates can also be read in Russian. As a result, it has become easier for users to control the occurrence of changes by promptly updating the software of 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 the developer has added. Thus, the newest version of the Anniversary Update, released in July 2016 (build 1607) offers:

improved playback of 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 of the 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, the latest build of Windows 10 Mobile, the 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 Recovery Tool utility. 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, generally, with a large number of bugs;
“late” – to receive already fixed updates;
“pre-release” – for testing packages before the official release.

Currently, the latest Windows Phone 10 Mobile update for testing programs, released on March 3, 2017, is number 15047. For the PC version of the operating system, patch number 15051 has already appeared. At the same time, downloading updates for “late” testing (Slow Ring) is available and for ordinary users on the developer’s 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 of the installed update (OS Build) will be indicated here. And using the Phone Update section, you can find out which package is available for installation and download it to your smartphone.

The choice of operating systems on mobile devices is 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.

You can find out if your device supports the official update to Windows 10 Mobile by using 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 installation of Windows 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, since if the network is disrupted, there is a risk of errors appearing in the installation files of the new operating system;
free up space on your device: to install the update you will need about two gigabytes of free space;
connect the phone to an external power source: if it runs out of power during the update, it will cause damage;
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 the preparatory steps are completed, you can proceed directly to installing the update on your phone. To do this, do the following:

From the official Microsoft website, install the Update Assistant application on your phone.
Launch the application. Read the available information and the Windows 10 Mobile license agreement, and then click Next.
It will check for updates for your device. If your phone is compatible with Windows 10 Mobile, you can move on to the next step.
If an update is available, you will see a message about it on the screen and you can start the installation
Press Next again to download the update to your phone.
The update will be found and downloaded before installation begins
Once the update download is complete, installation will begin. It can last more than an hour. Wait for the installation to complete without pressing any buttons on your phone.
While the device is updating, the screen will display an image of rotating gears.

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:

After installation is complete, make sure that the device is fully accessible and operational: all programs should work on it.
Open your phone settings.
In the “Updates and Security” section, select the option to work with updates.
After checking for updates, your device will be updated to the latest version of Windows 10 Mobile.
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 have been released regularly. So that you can evaluate the progress of the development of this OS, we will tell you about some of them.

Windows 10 Insider Preview is an early version of Windows 10 Mobile. Its first popular build was number 10051. It appeared in April 2015 and clearly demonstrated to the world the capabilities of Windows 10 Mobile.
Windows 10 Insider Preview was only available to beta program participants
A significant breakthrough was the build of Windows 10 Mobile numbered 10581. It was released in October of the same 2015 and contained many useful changes. These include a simplified process for obtaining new versions, increased performance, and a fixed bug that caused rapid battery drain.
In August 2016, another update was released. It turned out to be an important step in the development of Windows 10 Mobile, although due to many fixes in the system core it also gave rise to a number of new problems.
Anniversary update 14393.953 is an important cumulative update that prepares the system for the second global release - Windows 10 Creators Update. The list of changes in this update is so long that it is better to consider it separately.
The release of the Anniversary Update was an important step in the development of Windows Mobile OS
Windows 10 mobile Creators Update is a very large and currently the latest update, available only on some mobile devices. The changes included in it are aimed primarily at realizing the creative potential of users.
The latest Windows 10 Mobile update today is called the Creators Update.

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;
The work of Office package programs has been improved and bugs have been fixed;
Fixed problems caused by time zone changes;
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 non-officially supported devices

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

And then do the following:

Extract the contents of the APP archive to a folder with the same name, located in the root directory of your system drive.
Extract the contents of the App(reksden) archive to the folder of the same name
In this folder, go to the Updates subfolder and place the operating system cab files there. They also need to be extracted from the downloaded archive.
Run the executable file start.exe using administrator access.
Right-click on the start.exe application and select “Run as administrator”
In the settings of the running program, specify the path to the installation files that you extracted earlier. If it is already listed, make sure it is correct.
Specify the paths to the previously extracted cab files
Close Settings and connect your device to PC using a cable. Remove the screen lock, or better yet, turn it off completely. The screen must not be locked during installation.
Request phone information in the program. If it appears on the screen, then the device is ready to update.
Select the "Phone Info" key before installation to check if you are ready for the update
Start updating by clicking the "Update phone" button.

Updating Windows 10 Mobile to the Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update

If you're already running Windows 10 Mobile but your phone isn't on the list of devices eligible for the latest update, you still have a legal way from Microsoft to get all the latest updates, albeit without expanding your device's capabilities. This is done like this:

Thus, although your device is not supported for a full update, you will still receive major fixes and improvements to the operating system 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 Phone Recovery Tool program, which can be downloaded from the official Microsoft website.

Do the following:

Launch the Windows Phone Recovery Tool on your computer, and then use a cable to connect your phone to your computer.
Connect your device to your computer after the program prompts
A program window will open. Find your device in it and click on it.
Select your device after launching the program
After this, you will receive information about the current firmware and the one to which you can return.
Check out the information about the current firmware and the one you can rollback to
Select the "Reinstall Software" button.
A warning about deleting files will appear. It is recommended to save all necessary data from your device to avoid losing it during the installation process. Once this is done, continue to roll back Windows.
The program will download the previous version of Windows from the official website and install it instead of the current system. Wait for this process to complete.

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:

Make sure there is enough space on your phone to install the operating system.
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).
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.
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. Usually it indicates a lack of free space on the device, but sometimes it occurs due to incompatibility between the phone's firmware and the current update version. In this case, you need to stop the installation and wait for the release of the next version.

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

This error can also be caused by incorrectly set time and date on the device. Do the following:

Open your device settings and go to the “Date and Time” menu.
Check the box next to “Disable automatic synchronization.”
Then check the date and time on your phone, change them if necessary, and try downloading the application 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” section 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

The Windows Phone 10 update was released in June 2015. To date, this update is the newest. Build code - Windows Mobile 10136.

In this article we will consider all the capabilities and features of the system.

What's new in the latest version of the build?

The first feature of the new version of the build is a modified initial lock screen. After a flip from bottom to top, a screen for entering a PIN code appears.

Overall, the interface has become more transparent and simplified.

Wait for the installation to finish and restart your phone.

How to update your phone over the air

If your phone has WinPhone OS version 10 080 installed, it is best to update to the new build over the air.

This technology for installing a new OS implies that the entire update process will occur via a wireless connection.

All Windows 10 phones can monitor in real time for updates.

In the device settings, you can configure both automatic and manual checking for new builds for your smartphone or tablet model.

Follow the instructions to check and configure update scanning:

Go to the device settings;
Then select the menu item “update and security”;
Open these settings window;
In the window that opens, several tabs are available: for developers, setting up data archiving services, searching for a user phone, and updating the device. Select “Device Update”;
Click on the “check for updates” button and wait for the scan.

During the installation process, the smartphone reboots 2-3 times. Once you download new software, all user data is retained and no backup is required.

If it is necessary to copy a certain type of data, the user will receive an instant notification about this.

If you haven't updated your smartphone to , then it's time to do it. Completely new functions and capabilities are available in this version of the OS. The interface has become more thoughtful, easier and more concise. Not sure if it's worth upgrading to Windows Mobile 10? Then we recommend , which demonstrates the operation of a device with Windows 10 Mobile installed.

In this article, I will cover the following question: how to update your phone to the latest version of Microsoft's mobile operating system. But first, you should familiarize yourself with the list of devices for which this function is available.

Important! To update, you need a pre-installed Windows Phone 8.1 system and at least 8 GB of memory. In addition, the battery level should not be less than 50% before starting the upgrade.

Lumia 430;
Lumia 435;
Lumia 532;
Lumia 535;
Lumia 540;
Lumia 635 1GB;
Lumia 636 1GB;
Lumia 638 1GB;
Lumia 640;
Lumia 640XL;
Lumia 730;
Lumia 735;
Lumia 830;
Lumia 920;
Lumia 925;
Lumia 930;
Lumia 1520;
Lumia Icon;
Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL;
MCJ Madosma Q501;
BLU Win HD LTE x150q;
BLU Win HD w510u;
HTC One (M8) for Windows;
LG Lancet.

Helpful advice. To find out which build is currently installed on your device, go to: Settings → About device → Details. There you will find all the necessary information.

How to download updates: official video instructions from Microsoft

Microsoft understands that the update process can be difficult for many, so Microsoft employees have created a video clip that shows the update procedure step by step.

Video clip (Russian subtitles)

To quickly and conveniently upgrade your phone from Windows Phone to Windows 10 Mobile can be downloaded update assistant. This is a special application that allows you to get the necessary information about whether your phone needs an update and, if so, it automatically downloads the latest system build.

By the way, there are times when, when checking for an update in smartphones running Windows Background 8, a message appears stating that the device does not need updates. Although the 10th version of the mobile OS has been released a long time ago and can be installed on supported devices. In such cases, the application in question will help.