My HTC 8x finally got 10536 update (and its terrible)

[Paolo Ferrazza]

This is what microsoft gets for letting anyone get into a beta program.

They should have put a check on supported phones, not just hope that people are clever eneoguh not to update, there will be always someone that will fu*k up sorry for you guys!

 

[DarwinPurol]

It might be on the list, yeah users fault but I believe not all insiders noticed the info, and also at least phone like this as to be restrict to get an update if its not on the list.

 

[Zachary Boddy]

This is what microsoft gets for letting anyone get into a beta program.

They should have put a check on supported phones, not just hope that people are clever eneoguh not to update, there will be always someone that will fu*k up sorry for you guys!

Microsoft didn't purposely send the update to the 8X. It was leaked (a bug) as they've said already, while warning owners of the 8X NOT to install the updates.

 

[Paolo Ferrazza]

Microsoft didn't purposely send the update to the 8X. It was leaked (a bug) as they've said already, while warning owners of the 8X NOT to install the updates.

What I'm saying is that anyway the should have the check in the update process too so even if a phone receives the package it will stop installing.

 

[realwarder]

Microsoft didn't purposely send the update to the 8X. It was leaked (a bug) as they've said already, while warning owners of the 8X NOT to install the updates.

Unfortunately those who had earlier ran the Insider app got the update automatically...

Let's hope they release a firmware update tool to revert to original firmware promptly.

 

[Kevin Kerselaers]

Solution!


Worked for me!


answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/insider_wintp-insider_update/htc-8x-windows-10-update/eaf93e76-9efd-4f96-9d91-e0db9dc3c808?page=15


The last post of that page

 

[Peter McNeill1]

If Russia or Asia use different bands for HSPA/LTE then you won't get 4G and maybe not 3G either.

 

[Zachary Boddy]

What I'm saying is that anyway the should have the check in the update process too so even if a phone receives the package it will stop installing.

If Microsoft had been aware of the issue and had been able to put in a patch to warn unsupported devices and stop them from installing the build, don't you think they could've just...prevented the release of that build from those unsupported devices?

 

[Pivotgeeks]

i think someone need to write an article on WC, or is there an article about this issue on unsupported phone already?

 

[ncbartschi]

i think someone need to write an article on WC, or is there an article about this issue on unsupported phone already?

Non-supported phones will see Windows 10 Mobile build 10536, but you shouldn't install it | Windows Central

Gabe Aul also addressed the issue briefly on Twitter, warning people not to install Windows 10 on unsupported phones.

 

[Blackwing212]

As of now Im flashing my HTC 8X using the Windows Phone Recovery Tool.
It downloaded a file 634.72 MB
Just could not have W10 buggy on my main device. It seemed strange out of the blues to receive a notification that it was already available, should have checked prior to installing it.


Rebooting now and it seems W10 is gone after flashing

 

[DarwinPurol]

How did you do that with that tool? It always say that package cannot be found on the server.

 

[Peter McNeill1]

Same here. You can see there's a package with an install button but it shows and is gone in half a second, then just get package not found.

 

[Blackwing212]

How did you do that with that tool? It always say that package cannot be found on the server.

I tried connecting my htc in flash mode (barcodes) after installing latest HTC active sync and it finally read my device. The same screen that WPR tool asks for you to put your device in BTLDR mode ends up recognizing the device and searches repository for software.

 

[DarwinPurol]

Where did you get the latest htc active sync?

 

[DarwinPurol]

Any Links?

 

[Blackwing212]

Steps to downgrade HTC 8X from W10

FIRST CHARGE YOUR DEVICE TO AT LEAST 25% CAPACITY, FULLY CHARGED BATTERY IS NOT NEEDED.

Power on device and immediately once it vibrates press AND hold VOL+ AND VOL- keys simultaneously until you see the white screen with the barcodes (flash mode)

Connect device to pc using micro usb to usb cable.

Wait for Windows to finish installing the USB BLDR that installs as HTC Active Sync.

Run Windows Phone Recovery Tool.

Select Phone Manufacturer HTC -

Wait while WPRT searches repositories for available firmware.

Select the desired file and follow on screen directions.

I just tried it once again and the firmware is still available.

 

[Blackwing212]

Just tried once again connecting my HTC 8X on bootloader (flash mode) and after windows recognizes it as a USB BLDR it finished installing the drivers and it shows as HTC Active Sync , then just proceed to open WPRT and even if it says Not found when clicking on HTC it automatically detects the device and searches the repository for available firmware, in my case with the following result:


1-Make sure you connect your device while the barcode white screen (flash mode) is selected otherwise it won?t work.
(Press power and once it vibrates immediately press AND hold VOL+ and VOL - keys simultaneously till you see the white barcode screen)
2-Plug device to PC
(Wait for Windows Update to install necessary drivers).

3-Run Windows Phone Recovery Tool

Hope that helps.

 

[DarwinPurol]

I or we always ended up getting no package on the server message.

 

[Blackwing212]

Maybe its carrier related since my device is Telstra Australia branded?
Maybe its ROM related?