Ativ S on Windows 10 Preview

[mary beth hale]

Decided I will put the Windows 10 Preview on my Ativ S T899M. It's getting on in age and I've come to terms with the fact it will never get updated firmware or official 8.1. I have my work phone to use if something goes awry. Don't know how (or even if) it will work since it runs 8.1 Dev Preview, but kind of excited all the same. It has been a wonderful phone and will help me decide if I want to spend the money on a new flagship once they actually start showing up. Wish me luck and I'll keep you all posted. Sounds like it will be released for download any day now.

 

[anon(8316658)]

Decided I will put the Windows 10 Preview on my Ativ S T899M. It's getting on in age and I've come to terms with the fact it will never get updated firmware or official 8.1. I have my work phone to use if something goes awry. Don't know how (or even if) it will work since it runs 8.1 Dev Preview, but kind of excited all the same. It has been a wonderful phone and will help me decide if I want to spend the money on a new flagship once they actually start showing up. Wish me luck and I'll keep you all posted. Sounds like it will be released for download any day now.

Heh... its not a good idea but its your phone so good luck!

 

[mary beth hale]

Thanks for the input. It's my back up phone so I'm comfortable doing it. We'll see.

 

[lukas_ita]

I will do it!
Sent from my Ativ S with Tapatalk 2

 

[Xaly Drogado]

Using a 730 currently though I have a 720 that I used and broke the touch had it replaced just seemed to have lost its glory.. So I decided why not give it the glory of Windows 10 once it arrives ofc.

 

[Matthew Becker1]

For a phone that isn't your main, it's not a bad thing to test. But be sure to send feedback to the developers!

 

[anon(6020507)]

How are you installing it? Is there a hack or something to force the update.

 

[Skinshifter]

I have the I8750 and can't upgrade. ?Any idea?

 

[colinkiama]

I have the I8750 and can't upgrade. ?Any idea?

Because it isn't supported yet. Only the 630,635,730 and 830 can install it for now.

 

[gohaaron]

aren;t u guys aware of this hack? u can install in on ANT device!

 

[Dusan Randj]

Yes zou can install on any device, but I've read on 2 places so far that W10TP causes boot loop on Ativ S. For now. We'll have to wait more.

 

[P48dy]

I can confirm this. Ran the update on a spare phone using the hack on XDA forums and the phone is now stuck in a boot loop.

If anyone knows how to reset the phone to factory with logging in to the OS i'd appreciate it.

 

[ronfante]

I can confirm this. Ran the update on a spare phone using the hack on XDA forums and the phone is now stuck in a boot loop.

If anyone knows how to reset the phone to factory with logging in to the OS i'd appreciate it.

Check this guide, it should work (I've read it was used also for revert back from 8.1.1 with dp and reboot issue) rly:

ht*p://forums.windowscentral.com/samsung-ativ-s/277862-%5Bguide%5D-how-revert-back-wp8-gdr3-wp8-1-dp.html

 

[Dusan Randj]

Better check topic "Latest Samsung Ativ S firware updates" and revert to GDR2 instead of GDR3, so you shall be able to upgrade to official 8.1.1

 

[anon(7917514)]

I can confirm this. Ran the update on a spare phone using the hack on XDA forums and the phone is now stuck in a boot loop.

I can also confirm that the Chinese hack will result in a boot loop. For both fast and slow update methods.
Just follow the links suggested to revert back to 8-8.1

 

[Dragone]

There is the possibility that these steps could solve this boot loop problem too. It would be interesting to try and install WP10 Technical Build after patching the 4 xml files.

Still, I don't want to lose Italian Cortana so I won't try it (WP10 has only US Cortana) ...

... but I must admit it is tempting indeed

 

[Dragone]

I can confirm this. Ran the update on a spare phone using the hack on XDA forums and the phone is now stuck in a boot loop.

If anyone knows how to reset the phone to factory with logging in to the OS i'd appreciate it.

I can also confirm that the Chinese hack will result in a boot loop. For both fast and slow update methods.
Just follow the links suggested to revert back to 8-8.1

Do you remember the firmware version you had before trying to install WP10 TP ?

 

[anon(7917514)]

Do you remember the firmware version you had before trying to install WP10 TP ?

I can not remember but I will be able to replicate my steps and advise.

 

[mary beth hale]

Hoping Microsoft will open up the W10 TP a bit next month. Really looking forward to trying it out on my Ativ S. Looks interesting (if buggy)

 

[anon(6020507)]

There is the possibility that these steps could solve this boot loop problem too. It would be interesting to try and install WP10 Technical Build after patching the 4 xml files.

Still, I don't want to lose Italian Cortana so I won't try it (WP10 has only US Cortana) ...

... but I must admit it is tempting indeed

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It will not work for us as it requires interop unlock.