Not everyone remembers now that even before the release of the official version of Windows 10, anyone could easily get acquainted with the work of the preview version, simply by becoming a member of the Windows Insider beta testing program. A similar program is also valid for those who are eager to get acquainted with the work of a similar operating system that will function on portable class devices. To do this, owners just need to register in the Mobile Insider Preview. Next, we will talk in more detail about how to install Windows 10 on Android.
As the experience of last year's versions of this software showed, it is possible. The only thing that remains in doubt is whether it is necessary. Let's weigh the pros and cons of this choice.
Advantages and disadvantages
Let's talk first about the shortcomings of the new software, which were revealed somewhat more than the advantages.
- poor performance of the update function for older versions of Windows xp;
- complexity of compatibility of various drivers;
- lack of optimized games and applications that would be compatible with this software;
- rather high cost of this operating system;
- the system at the testing stage will collect various information about its owner and send them to the developer.
However, the new version for the Android tablet on Windows is not without a number of advantages, among which are the following:
- the presence of the "Start" button;
- free update for owners of previous versions of the program;
- high speed of work;
- built-in voice assistant and antivirus.
Installation process
Next, we will talk in more detail about the process of installing Windows Phone Mobile firmware on Android and try to better understand how to install Windows on Android. Before starting the installation process, the user needs to make sure that his portable gadget (smartphone or tablet) and personal computer are linked to one single Microsoft account. It is worth noting that even the developers themselves claim that this operating system can currently only be installed on Lumia smartphones. After that, you can start unpacking the archive and installing.
The first thing to do next is to sign up for the Windows Insider Program. You can do this completely free of charge. Just go to the site and accept the terms of the user agreement. Next, select "Install on phone" and wait for the download to start. By the way, before that, you will once again be warned about the danger of such manipulation, leading (in case of some kind of failure) to a complete loss of gadget performance.
After that, you should install a special application for installing Windows 10 Insider on a smartphone or tablet with Android. You can download it from the download page or from the store. After installation, go to the menu and select "Get Assemblies". Here you have to choose one of the ways to get the data. Next, confirm the installation of updates. Be careful when upgrading two operating systems. Think again whether you need to install version 10 that starts up or whether you should close this window. Remember that the downloaded program can be launched at any time.
- In the gadget settings, you need to find the option "Update phone" and check their availability. By the way, it would be best to reset the smartphone to factory settings, otherwise a whole range of different problems may arise.
- After the device detects updates, the user will only have to agree to install them. Please note that a tablet with two operating systems will be much slower.
In addition, if you run version 10 with Windows or two OSes of another brand, you can simply break the device. Only firmware can save such a gadget. We will talk about how to reflash or how to flash windows phone 8 on Android in one of the following articles.
Many owners of mobile devices on the Windows Phone operating system dream of the capabilities of Andoid smartphones. After all, under the "robot" is available much more applications and games. Also on Android, you can easily install custom (custom) firmware and, in general, flexibly configure personalization. You can solve the problem by installing special launchers or utilities. In this article, you will not find the answer to the question of how to install Android on Windows Phone. We will only consider and suggest how you can install applications from the Playmarket.
One of the shortcomings of the Windows Phone operating system and, as a result, of Microsoft smartphones is a small number of programs in the company store. As a result, users simply do not have the opportunity to play many of the cool games and applications available for Android. Especially for devices running Windows 10 mobile, the APK Deployment utility has been created. Following the instructions below, owners of Nokia Lumia smartphones can easily install their favorite Android application on their mobile phone:
- Download the archive of the APK Deployment program.
- Connect your mobile phone to the computer with a USB cable.
- Launch developer mode on your phone. To do this, you need to enter the main settings, select the item Update and security / For developers.
- Extract the downloaded archive with the utility to any convenient directory.
- Install the IpOverInstaller.msi and vcredist_x86.exe files.
- Open the APKDeployment.exe executable file located in the folder with the unpacked program.
- Enter the pin code that is displayed on the screen of the mobile device in the Key to pair field.
Utility for installing Android applications
After that, you can try to download any apk file to your computer, preferably from a reliable source, and drag them into the APKDeployment utility window. Confirm the installation of the selected utility or game by clicking the Deploy All button. You can install the selected programs from the list by marking them separately using the Deploy button. Now it remains to find the installed programs on the tablet or phone and try to run them. If everything is done correctly, now you can enjoy your favorite Android programs and games on your device.
For more details on the utility's capabilities, see the training video below.
Personalization
Especially for those who are not satisfied with some of the aspects of the Windows Phone operating system, the developers have released a special launcher. You can download KitKat Launcher to install it on your Nokia Lumia from the Microsoft Store. When launched, the program opens in full screen mode, allowing you to interact with the programs with the main functions of the mobile device.
The main features of the launcher include the following:
- A large number of new icons and widgets.
- The ability to change the design of the desktop and main menu tabs.
- Quick start programs.
It is worth noting that KitKat Launcher is not a full-fledged Android operating system, but is intended only for a superficial change in personalization. You can evaluate what this utility is from the screenshots below.
Difficulties installing Android OS on WP
On the network you can find sites that say how to flash your smartphone on the Android operating system. There are even custom (user) firmware with the latest OS version for Lumia 520 and 525 smartphones with detailed installation instructions. But it should be noted that it is categorically not recommended to perform such an operation for several reasons:
- In smartphones and tablets running Windows Phone, the Bootloader (loader) is closed.
- There are no necessary drivers for all modules and sensors (camera, wi-fi, bluetooth, etc.).
- It is impossible to backup and return the Windows Phone OS back.
Also, such a procedure will lead to a violation of the possibility of warranty service and all the consequences for it will not lie on the shoulders of the user. Therefore, instead of changing the firmware, it is better to install a special launcher from under the "robot". You can see how the latest Android 7.1 nougat OS looks like on the Nokia Lumia 520 smartphone in the video below.
Tablets on the Windows operating system are widely popular due to their low price and good quality. However, Windows does not support many of the applications that are available on Android. Fortunately, there is one way to reflash windows to android.
Installing an android on a computer is quite simple, but flashing a Windows tablet to an android is another story. In this case, you need to use a more complex method, so the possible negative consequences are also high, up to a complete breakdown of the tablet.
We want to immediately draw your attention to the fact that this manual is for experienced users. You should not reflash Windows to Android if you recently bought a tablet. We advise you to contact a specialist to help you reflash Windows to Android.
On which tablets can I flash windows to android?
In this manual, we will consider an example of flashing Windows to Android on devices with an Intel x86 processor, such as Microsoft Surface RT. However, the general approach is the same for all tablets.
I flashed windows to android on my Acer Iconia W700 tablet. It used to run on Windows 8 and looked more like an ultrabook than a tablet.
Although I used an Acer Iconia W700 tablet when I wrote this guide on how to flash windows to android, you can use it for other devices, such as Samsung XE700T and Microsoft Surface.
Why upgrade windows to android?
Each user uses the tablet for their own purposes. It is possible that the Windows operating system does not provide the functions that the user needs.
As you know, Android has more apps and games than Windows, so many people want to flash Windows to Android.
However, it should be noted that when you flash Windows to Android, you will only be able to install applications that have x86 support. Of course, there are quite a lot of them, but still you will not be able to download absolutely all applications from the Google Play Store.
What do you need to flash windows to android?
The preparation for this tutorial is very serious, especially if you have recently used your Windows tablet.
Let's start with the required hardware: a USB flash drive with at least 512 MB of free space; The flash drive must be formatted with the FAT file system. In addition, you will need a USB keyboard and a USB hub. I would recommend using a small hub, as powerful USB hubs take some time to initialize, which means that the keyboard won't connect until you press the F12 key.
Also we will use the software. Download a program that will help you create an android installation image on a USB flash drive.
After that, go to the site and select the version of android that you want to install on your Windows tablet. Once the download is complete, make sure you unzip the file.
Preparing a USB flash drive
So, you have downloaded the android firmware, and now you need to burn it to a USB flash drive.
Flash Windows to Android
You can't just install a second Android operating system on a device that already runs Windows. To do this, you need to make some changes in the system settings.
Different versions of Android firmware have different instructions. I had this instruction:
- Do you want to leave Windows and use two operating systems? – Yes (Y).
- Do you want to change the amount of Windows memory to free up more memory? Yes (Y).
- Enter the new memory size in MB for Windows: chose the default option.
- Install GummiBoot bootloader? Yes (Y).
- Enter boot menu timeout (0 = no menu) (min=0, max=60, enter=5) 15
After you finish setting up, you will see the following message:
“Installation is configuring. Press Enter to continue."
If everything goes according to plan, then when you restart the tablet, you will see a menu in which you can select Android or Windows.
Run Android on Windows
Of course, as often happens, the first time I tried to run an android on my Windows tablet, I didn’t succeed.
When I rebooted the tablet, everything happened as usual - the Windows operating system was launched. There was no sign of a selection menu between windows or android. Then I discovered that if you hold down the F12 key while the tablet is loading, then the android will start.
Also, you may have noticed that Bluetooth does not work on some Windows devices, but when I launched the android on my tablet, I went to the settings, turned on Bluetooth and it worked.
You will also need to make some settings to fully use the android system, for example, install the GAPPS package, which includes applications such as Google Play and Gmail.
Now you know how to reflash windows to android. Please note that this may not be possible on all devices. Also, you need to be very careful when following the instructions so as not to break your tablet.
Flashing the BIOS is not a laborious process and will take a little time. It is recommended to install a new version and only from the manufacturer if the previous version did not work correctly. Let's consider the question in the article: how to update the BIOS on a Windows 10 computer.
Checking the Firmware Version
There are several ways to check the current firmware version:
- By looking at the information on the motherboard itself or on the remaining packaging. Look for a similar inscription rev 1.0, rev 1.1, rev 1.3.
- On the Windows operating system. Open Run (Win+R) and type msinfo32
In the "System Information" window that opens, look at the "BIOS Version" item.
- In the BIOS menu itself (read the article:) in Main or at the bottom of the screen.
Where can I download?
BIOS installation files can be downloaded from the official websites of motherboard developers or laptop manufacturers (for example, Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer) in the Download section.
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Update instructions
There are several ways to flash the BIOS.
On Windows
To update, download the required firmware to your computer. Then use the proprietary utility from the motherboard manufacturer:
If the downloaded file is executable (extension.exe), run it and wait for the installation to finish (the manufacturer writes about this in the instructions for the firmware, for example Dell).
Advice! The update is performed on all versions of Windows 10, 8, 7, XP.
In BIOS
Most modern boards support a way to upgrade the version in the BIOS environment. For firmware, download the installation file to a USB flash drive and connect to a PC. Use the motherboard utility to install the BIOS:
in DOS
To update the BIOS using the DOS environment, you need to create a bootable USB flash drive with DOS and the BIOS itself. In addition, you may need a utility for the upgrade process (Gigabites use the DOS Flash utility). The update must contain a .bat file (Update.bat or Autoexec.bat) to run the firmware in DOS. This method is becoming obsolete and is applied to older models of motherboards.
Have questions about the firmware of your computer? Ask about it in the comments or use .
You can download and install the final release of Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809, build 17763.379) in several ways: through Windows Update, ISO images, or using the Media Creation Tool and Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant
Updated 03/29/2019: Official images of Windows 10, version 1809 build 17763.379 (KB4489899) are available for download.
Microsoft has begun rolling out the Windows 10 October 2018 Update for Windows 10, and users of the operating system who aren't part of the Windows Insider program can finally get numerous new features. Note that the final release was Windows 10 build 17763.
The update became available for manual download on October 2, however, after Microsoft stopped distribution of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809), redeployment began on November 13, 2018. Microsoft offers some easy ways to get the feature upgrade to Windows 10, version 1809. While most users are aware of them, let's go over the available options again.
Method 1 - Using Windows Update
A special tool will help you update the system directly on your PC without creating installation media. To do this, just run the utilities and select "Upgrade this PC now." Detailed instructions are available on our website:
The utility also allows you to download an ISO image and create an installation DVD / USB flash drive that will allow you to upgrade one or more computers to version 1809, as well as perform a clean installation of the system. Use the following instructions:
This method will be very useful for users who do not want to rely on automatic updating through Windows Update, but decide to perform the update process themselves. The Media Creation Tool will allow you to get the Windows 10 October 2018 Update on the first day of the update's release, because phased rollout does not apply to this method.
Method 3 - Windows 10 Upgrade Assistant
One of the easiest ways to upgrade to Windows 10 (version 1809) without waiting for automatic updates is to use the Windows 10 Update Assistant utility.
Launch the tool and follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade to the latest version of Windows 10.
Method 4 - Download the Windows 10 Disk Image (ISO file) from the Microsoft website
Microsoft has released ISO images that will speed up the update and perform a clean installation of Windows 10 October 2018 Update.
On the page, you can download a disk image (ISO file) that you can use to install or reinstall Windows 10, as well as create installation media using a USB flash drive or DVD.
Method 5 – Windows ISO Downloader
Windows ISO Downloader is a handy third-party tool that allows you to download official images of Windows 10 (and other versions of Windows systems) directly from Microsoft servers.
To use this method, follow these steps:
- Download the application and run the downloaded file (the utility does not require installation):
- In the right menu under the "Windows" tab, select Windows 10.
- Next, in the "Select edition" drop-down menu, select the required edition under to download Windows 10 version 1809, and click the "Confirm" button.
Note: In most cases, selecting Windows 10 Home/Pro is sufficient (includes Home, Single Language Home and Pro editions in one ISO image, direct selection occurs during installation).
- Next, select the language of the product, for example, "Russian", and click the "Confirm" button
- On the "Downloads" page, click "32-bit download" or "64-bit download" depending on the required OS bitness.
Method 6 - TechBench by WZT Service
The TechBench by WZT project allows you to download official Windows ISO images via direct links directly from Microsoft servers without a tedious search and registration.
To use this method, follow these steps:
Go to the project website at this link.
- Choose type: Windows (Final)
- Select version: Windows 10, Version 1809 - Redstone 5 (build 17763.379)
- Select edition: Windows 10
- Choose language: Russian
- Choose File: Win10_1809Oct_v2_Russian_x32.iso or Win10_1809Oct_v2_Russian_x64.iso
- Click Download.
- By the URL link of the downloaded file, you can make sure that the download comes from the official Microsoft server. Links are valid for 24 hours from the moment they are created.
Note: Selected files include Pro, Home and Home editions for the same language in one ISO image, direct selection occurs during installation).
Method 7 - Rufus utility
Rufus is a portable utility for creating bootable USB media from ISO images of your choice of operating system.
To download Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) using this utility, you need to use Rufus 3.5 and higher.
- After launching the app, allow Rufus to check for updates automatically. Only in this mode will Rufus be able to download the Windows ISO image directly from the utility.
- Select the USB flash drive that will be your boot drive. Any flash drive with a capacity of 8 gigabytes or more will do.
- In the Load Method field, select a value Disc or ISO image (Select Image).
- The "SELECT" button has a small arrow, when pressed, you can switch to the "DOWNLOAD" mode.
- After clicking on the "DOWNLOAD" button, the interface for downloading ISO images will start. You need to select your Windows 10 ISO options in the following order:
- Version: Windows 10
- Release: 1809 R2 (Build 17763.107 - 2018.10)
- Edition: Windows 10 Home/Pro or Windows 10 Education
- Russian language
- Architecture: x64 or x86
- After selecting your options, you will be prompted to select a location to save the ISO image, after which the download process will start.
- After the download is complete, Rufus can proceed to create a boot disk.
Which method to download and install Windows 10 October 2018 Update will you choose? Share your choice and experience with installing Windows 10 (version 1809) in the comments.
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