Microsoft finally begins Windows 10 Mobile roll-out

However, while brand-new Lumia devices have been running Windows 10 Mobile since last fall, existing Windows Phone 8.1 users have had to wait a bit longer.

Windows 10 Mobile is being delivered to a collection of older devices via an over-the-air update. Hopefully, that won't be the same with the Windows 10 mobile app and we should see a stable version available soon.

Unfortunately, not all Windows Phone 8.1 devices will be upgradable.

Microsoft has finally announced the official rollout of Windows 10 Mobile to older smartphones running Windows Phone 8.1. While the initial list of upgradeable phones is short, Microsoft is working with manufacturers and carriers to bring the update to more devices in the coming weeks.

Four months after the first phones with Windows 10 Mobile preinstalled shipped, Windows Phone 8.1 devices can now officially be upgraded to Windows 10 without the use of Insider/Preview builds.

Microsoft's updated Windows 10 maps app is going to feature an improved driving mode, one particular feature that was lagging behind in Microsoft's own app when compared to Here Maps.

However, the Instagram Windows 10 mobile app is anything from flawless.

Windows 10 Mobile: What is it?

According to Neowin, WindowsBlogItalia does have a history when it comes to breaking news related to Microsoft, so at this point, the rumored March 17 release of the new OS for many Lumia devices can not be entirely ruled out. If the app says that the Windows 10 upgrade is available, tick the Enable Windows 10 upgrade checkbox and tap on "Next". It will confirm the device and prompt that its ready to upgrade.

Have you downloaded Windows 10 Mobile yet?

As we've said, the Windows 10 Upgrade Advisor app takes care of everything, so make sure you install it before everything else.

Also, the update will feature the new Edge browser for the mobile app, and instant access to more stuff than earlier in the action center of the mobile OS.


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