Install And Uninstall Windows 10 Preview For Smartphones

Microsoft on Thursday revealed the primary pre-release version of Window 10 for phones. The first build is extremely rough and unfinished however, you can still experience result-oriented features and changes. Technical Preview version 1 only preps a subset of Lumia phones - Nokia Lumia 630, 635, 636, 638, 730 and Lumia 830, but more devices is going to be added in the subsequent releases.

You can download the Preview during one of the supported smartphones mentioned, however, many should not be placed on your primary device and there is many glitches. Fortunately, Microsoft is rolling out a tool for reverting to Windows Phone 8.1 that may encourage more testers to download this build.

[NEW] How to put in official Windows 10 Mobile update on supported phones

You can update your smartphone* for the official Windows 10 Mobile build without joining the Insider Preview program. You need to put in a small app for Windows Phone 8.1 called Upgrade Advisor. Download from this level.

Then open the Upgrade Advisor app and look if your phone is qualified for the upgrade. The app also gives recommendations to take back space and back files.

*List with phones that officially support Windows 10 Mobile:

Nokia / Microsoft Lumia 430, 435, 532, 535, 540, 635 (1GB RAM version), 640, 640 XL, 730/735, 830, 930, 1520, Nokia Lumia Icon, BLU Win HD w510u, BLU Win HD LTE x150q, MCJ Madosma Q501.

How to set up Windows 10 Mobile Technical Preview

Important: Several downloads and restarts may occur so you should definitely have charged it to 100%. It is a good option to make a backup of pictures and important files.

1. Sign-up for to become Windows Insider here

2. Install Windows Insider app within the phone from this point

3. Open the app and select ‘Fast’ so that you will download preview builds when they are released

4. Tap to Confirm

5. Go to Settings -> Phone Update -> and look for updates

6. You may need to fit more than one package to upgrade from Windows Phone 8.1 to Windows 10.

7. After 30 to sixty minutes your phone should load Windows 10 Technical Preview for the 1st time.

How to revert to Windows Phone 8.1 from Windows 10 Mobile Technical Preview

Important: All files for the phone is going to be deleted, so transfer them towards the PC before downgrading

1. Download Windows Phone Recovery tool with a PC (exe file), install and launch the program

2. Connect the phone for the PC. The phone will likely be automatically detected.

3. Click on “Reinstall Software” for installing a clean image of Windows Phone 8.1 on the telephone

Note: If your phone was upgraded to Windows 10 Mobile from the official channel, you possibly will not be able to revert to Windows Phone 8.1. Connect the phone to your PC include software version is available around the server.