**Thinking of buying the Microsoft Lumia 640XL please give me your experiences with it be it good or

[thr4]

Few things:
- yellow stain can appear in top corner of the screen - happened to me and is a common issue
- Dual SIM: data on SIM1 drops out if your SIM1 operator is on 2100MHz frequency and SIM2 is active
Otherwise a great cheap phone

 

[jeffnocom]

Finally got my phone. Can anyone please help why I cant install Instagram? Upgraded to Windows 10 and Instagram install button is disabled. "To use this app youll need a device with more features." What features?

 

[Dato Zaqariashvili]

you should do this steps:
1. check and download new update OS Build 10586.420
2. update all apps from store
3. try download instagram

 

[jeffnocom]

you should do this steps:
1. check and download new update OS Build 10586.420
2. update all apps from store
3. try download instagram

Now updated to 10586.420. Updated store but still can't install Instagram.

 

[Dato Zaqariashvili]

excuse me. this problem came to me too. :unhappy:

 

[jdscavella]

As a 1320 user that moved to the 640 XL Dual Sim LTE version, I made a great decision. Awesome battery, sharp bright screen, lovely at times cameras and light weight. The W10m update made the user experience alittle. The phone is a must buy for new WM users.

 

[Genghis7777]

I have had no trouble with my 520 in the over two years I've had it.

I'm still using a 520 too. However I've found going to 8.1 meant that there are a lot more "resuming..." moments. Mostly after I've just closed a number of tabs that were open on the browser or after I've been using Here Drive+. Maybe both those apps leave vestiges in memory even after being closed.

Anyway, I've started thinking about upgrading to a 640 (LTE or XL) and was particularly interested in performance after a Win 10M upgrade.

Over here in NZ, aside from Microsoft, the other W10M phone manufacturers don't have much prescence.

 

[djeire84]

Few things:

- yellow stain can appear in top corner of the screen - happened to me and is a common issue

- Dual SIM: data on SIM1 drops out if your SIM1 operator is on 2100MHz frequency and SIM2 is active

Otherwise a great cheap phone

Sorry to hear you had issues with it. I havent encountered that one to watch out for. Thanks ?ire

 

[djeire84]

Finally got my phone. Can anyone please help why I cant install Instagram? Upgraded to Windows 10 and Instagram install button is disabled. "To use this app youll need a device with more features." What features?

Yes just noticed this too and I have the production build of wp10 but there is an alternative to it here: 6tag https://forums.windowscentral.com/e...e%2Fapps%2F6tag%2F9wzdncrfhvxc&token=fy3UhJeV

 

[djeire84]

As a 1320 user that moved to the 640 XL Dual Sim LTE version, I made a great decision. Awesome battery, sharp bright screen, lovely at times cameras and light weight. The W10m update made the user experience alittle. The phone is a must buy for new WM users.

Its a truly beautiful phone I love it. Im happy your having a good experience with it. ?ire

 

[djeire84]

I'm still using a 520 too. However I've found going to 8.1 meant that there are a lot more "resuming..." moments. Mostly after I've just closed a number of tabs that were open on the browser or after I've been using Here Drive+. Maybe both those apps leave vestiges in memory even after being closed.



Anyway, I've started thinking about upgrading to a 640 (LTE or XL) and was particularly interested in performance after a Win 10M upgrade.



Over here in NZ, aside from Microsoft, the other W10M phone manufacturers don't have much prescence.

I would suggest that you do buy this phone its a great device. It cones preloaded with wp8.1 but if you install upgrade advisor app you will be able to upgrade to wp10. ?ire

 

[jeffnocom]

Was using and even paid for 6tag for a couple of days now. Anyway, Instagram's also working now! A bit laggy compared to 6tag though. lol

 

[djeire84]

Was using and even paid for 6tag for a couple of days now. Anyway, Instagram's also working now! A bit laggy compared to 6tag though. lol

That's good at least its somewhat working for you. Maybe they are working on a version that will run smoother in the next app update. Apps are trying to catch up with all the wp10 versions out there eg fast, slow, preview and production rings of the insider app and the official (production) builds.

 

[jeffnocom]

That's good at least its somewhat working for you. Maybe they are working on a version that will run smoother in the next app update. Apps are trying to catch up with all the wp10 versions out there eg fast, slow, preview and production rings of the insider app and the official (production) builds.

Yeah, here's hoping that developers would catch up. Didn't mean to hijack your thread though, my apologies. Any Google Plus alternative app out there?

 

[Tarun Rawat]

Buddy u should go for lumia 640xl. I have update it on windows 10 preview build . I have never done a reset and its working like charm no lags at all not even 1% . Running 3 big games and still so smooth. Go for it

 

[brash48]

It's an outstanding phone for the money. Get the Microsoft back covers in all colors, including the wallet back covers. You will still be cheaper than many phones and accessories....and you will have a different phone every day

 

[Fire 29]

Hello. Lumia 640XL user here.
I wanted to know how safe/risky is it to upgrade it to windows 10 mobile through the upgrade advisor aap(production ring)?

 

[Tarun Rawat]

Hello. Lumia 640XL user here.
I wanted to know how safe/risky is it to upgrade it to windows 10 mobile through the upgrade advisor aap(production ring)?

 

[Tarun Rawat]

Its totally safe . I am using it on lumia 640xl and its running smooth. Windows 10 on my lumia 640xl runs better than my lumia650. There is no heating issues or nor any lag even battery is decent too

 

[Fire 29]

Its totally safe . I am using it on lumia 640xl and its running smooth. Windows 10 on my lumia 640xl runs better than my lumia650. There is no heating issues or nor any lag even battery is decent too

What about features?
I've heard that some features and system apps stop working when updated to Windows 10.