If I upgrade my phone to Windows 10 using the 'Windows Phone Upgrade Advisor', will I have to pay any software charges to Microsoft. Or is the upgrade free of cost. Since, upgrading from Win 7 / Win 8 / Win 8.1 to Windows 10 is free of cost only for a limited period of time. The Upgrade Advisor app, that was used to easily upgrade from the older Windows Phone OS, is no longer available. While it is possible to download the app via the Store, it won’t actually allow the. Microsoft is getting ready for the Windows 10 Mobile over-the-air update with a UpdateAdvisor app that will allow owners of Windows Phone devices to check if the upgrade is available for their phone.
Microsoft had planned to roll out Windows 10 Mobile update last month itself, but it got delayed for some reason. However, there two devices, Lumia 950 and 950 XL launched with Windows 10. Now they are heading near rolling out the update for other Lumia lineup.
To make it comfortable, Microsoft today released an App called Upgrade Advisor for Windows smartphones. This is an easy to use application that not only let you know if your windows phone is eligible for Windows 10 update but also free up the space to get the update. When you first launch the app, it will check the phone internally and let you know you can get Windows 10 on your phone. If yes. Then it will check for the required space. If there is not enough space left on your phone, the upgrade advisor will let you know which files, videos or photos you can move to SD card or Cloud to make the space for update.
Sounds pretty helpful, isn’t it. Yes of course. So, if you are using any Lumia or any other Windows phone and waiting for Windows 10 update, this is the must have app for you. It is free and downloads in seconds. Just go ahead and download it right away from Microsoft store link provided below.
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This guide provides two available methods for upgrading Lumia devices with Windows Phone 8.1 operating system to Windows 10 Mobile.
Windows 10 Mobile offers more up to date security updates* and support for latest applications compared to WP 8.1.
Windows 10 Upgrade Advisor Tool
* See Windows 10 Mobile lifecycle information
** Some exceptions possible depending on operator variant, sales region etc.
*** Only devices with 1GB RAM, update Extras+info from Store and check Settings > Extras+info
Upgrade Advisor application allows upgrading eligible Windows Phone 8.1 devices to Windows 10 Mobile using Wi-Fi connection to download the updates.
Preconditions for OTA upgrade
After upgrade
Over the Cable updater tool upgrades eligible Windows Phone 8.1 devices to Windows 10 Mobile using PC to download the updates.
Preconditions for OTC upgrade
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1) Download Over the Cable software on your PC
2) Run the downloaded OtcUpdaterZip.exe
file follow the instructions to extract the files to your preferred location
3) Read the included documentation
Windows 10 Upgrade Advisor For Windows 7
EULA OTC Updater Servicing Release.docx
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OTC Updater ReadMe Final.docx
4) Run the Over the Cable Tool
otcupdater.exe
Windows Mobile Download For Windows 10
5) Attach the phone to PC via USB cable
6) The tool automatically checks and downloads the available update
7) Remove the device after an update has started
After upgradeWindows 10 Mobile Advisor
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