After the release of Windows 10 for ARM processors, enthusiasts began experimenting with running the OS on different mobile devices. Alone it on Nintendo Switch, others on smartphones running Windows Mobile and Android. And now a way to easily install “tens” on Lumia 950 XL.
A group of LumiaWOA enthusiasts have released an OS build and a set of tools that allow you to replace Windows Mobile with Windows 10 in about 5 minutes. In the future, similar builds are expected to appear for other Lumia smartphones. It is important to note that the mobile OS will be removed during the process, so you will no longer be able to use the smartphone as a phone. It is also quite possible to lose data, damage the bootloader, and so on. Therefore, you should proceed with caution.
For flashing you will need:
- Utility ;
- Tool ;
with step-by-step actions is also available. Of course, this is an unofficial method, but it seems to be suitable for enthusiasts and will be no more difficult than changing the original firmware to a fan-built one.
It should be noted that under Windows 10 for ARM processors there are still few native programs that work without emulating the x86 architecture. Therefore, most software will inevitably slow down and quickly drain the smartphone’s battery. On the other hand, a small device with a full-fledged OS can be useful in a number of cases when it is inconvenient to use something larger and/or expensive.
Let us remind you once again that users who decide on such an “operation” will do all actions at their own peril and risk.