[Experimental] Install W10 on ANY phone running 8.1

[Erwin0723]

I'm not exactly sure, but there was definitely progress after 20 minutes.

Now,almost 1,5 hour and still downloading 0% without any progress :'(
EDIT: it's take 2,5 hour only for downloading,but i guess it's because im not using wifi but mobile data,finally

 

[tgp]

I just finished installing it on my AT&T 920. I ended up having to do a reset with the Lumia Software Recovery Tool. It went as far as downloading the W10TP update before doing the reset, but it failed. Since there were warnings that it might be necessary, I did the reset and then went through all the steps again. This time it worked perfectly! This phone isn't my daily driver so I won't be trying out everything, but what I've done so far seems to work.

I also have an AT&T 520 with a CV ROM flashed on it. I couldn't get that one to work. I'm not going to worry about it for now.

 

[AR2186]

It's working great on my 1520, no major problems yet except a few random apps launch a blue screen before the app loads

 

[anon(5680040)]

Has anyone tried to go back to WP 8.1 successfully?

 

[Harrie-S]

With the tool it should be possible.

 

[anon(5680040)]

I mean using the experimental method.
You just run Lumia software recovery and that's it?
Without modifying anything?
The Lumia tool recognizes the device properly?
Thanks

 

[Harrie-S]

I mean using the experimental method.
You just run Lumia software recovery and that's it?
Without modifying anything?
The Lumia tool recognizes the device properly?
Thanks

That I can not guaranty

 

[gordonfink]

I just finished installing it on my AT&T 920. I ended up having to do a reset with the Lumia Software Recovery Tool. It went as far as downloading the W10TP update before doing the reset, but it failed. Since there were warnings that it might be necessary, I did the reset and then went through all the steps again. This time it worked perfectly! This phone isn't my daily driver so I won't be trying out everything, but what I've done so far seems to work.

I also have an AT&T 520 with a CV ROM flashed on it. I couldn't get that one to work. I'm not going to worry about it for now.

I have a 920 AT&T I am going to load it to and test it out. Also not a daily driver. This one has a cracked screen, and I was going to replace the screen, then do it. But, being the doofus I am, I tore the cable for the digitizer, so I have to wait until Monday when a new screen comes in.

Interested to hear if you notice anything.

 

[Alain_A]

anyone was able to mirror the phone to pc? or pair?

 

[ShinraCorp]

Could you give a step by step guide? And is this working for indian rom? And flaws??

Here's a quote from Microsoft Windows Insider program: "We're not kidding about the expert thing. So if you think APN is a cable news network, Technical Preview may not be right for you. "

"We're not kidding about the expert thing. So if you think BIOS is a new plant-based fuel, Tech Preview may not be right for you."

If you can't figure it out by yourself then I strongly suggest not installing it at all and just wait for either the "Developer Preview" or the official release at the end of the year.

 

[Geddeeee]

Finally installed it on my GB CV 1520...

It took a few goes and a bit of lateral thinking, as I don't think the instructions are that clear, and I'm no newbie...
I used the 'Chinese Method' to force the update.

Seems OK. A few things are buggy and unfinished, but it is the first version, so we'll see. I've also had a few more updates too. No idea what they were, but it's running pretty good.

I'll be using this as my my main device to really test it. Liking what I've seen so far...

 

[Jazmac]

I saw that XDA dropped a post claiming this could happen on any phone but I believe in shared sacrifice. Meaning, when MS drops this officially for the 1520 and the forum goes in, I'll go in then. Not because XDA is bored. On my 920 however...! muhahahaha

 

[Alain_A]

no printing from phone

 

[anon(7917514)]

Anyone managed to install W10 on Ativ S? (i8750 variant)

Yes using the Chinese method. But it resulted in a boot loop. I will be retrying later when I get back home.

 

[jackxlj2]

i did this on my att L1520, it shows as 1520 correctly again,had a few updates, and so far,so good.i did a clean install,then factory reset after install,restored apps,data etc. seems smooth, this is my daily driver,so will report back tomorrow after i use it all day while at work. FWIW, i got an email from ms thanking me for reporting the w10 bug on my lumia 1520,so they obviously have little desire to hinder us playing with the new toy that are making for us

 

[sstiwari]

I mean using the experimental method.
You just run Lumia software recovery and that's it?
Without modifying anything?
The Lumia tool recognizes the device properly?
Thanks

Yup, my AT&T Lumia 1520 is being recognized properly in LRT and WRT both with Windows 10 TP using XDA Method.

Glad that I even did not need to reset the phone coz it already had more than 600mb free in system partition.

 

[Akash Patel]

After you guys success installing tp w10fp, can we instal app from win 8.1? Like asphalt 8,whatsapp,twitter,skype ?

Yes you can install app from store and they work pretty good.

 

[Akash Patel]

Anyone else getting "Downloading Variant File Failed" errors on WPRT and repeated network errors on LRT? It's not letting me finish the download for the 1520.3 packages.

View attachment 97068

Try reinstalling lsrt and wprt and then
See if it is working make sure it is not blocked by firewall.

 

[Akash Patel]

It's working great on my 1520, no major problems yet except a few random apps launch a blue screen before the app loads

That screen is common issue in W10.
It is of the color of your accent color.

 

[Akash Patel]

Has anyone tried to go back to WP 8.1 successfully?

Yes you can roll back to 8.1 by using lsrt or wprt.
I used lsrt they both detect phone without any issue.