It`s Official: Upgrading existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices to Windows 10 Mobile. Phones List.

1 The availability of Windows 10 Mobile as an upgrade for existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices will vary by device manufacturer, device model, country or region, mobile operator or service provider, hardware limitations, and other factors. 1.4 GB or greater download required. Wi-Fi internet connection is required to download and install the upgrade; internet access fees may apply. To check for compatibility and other important installation info, see Windows 10 Specifications page.

2 App and content availability and experience may vary by region and device.

3 Cortana available in select markets at launch; experience may vary by region and device.

4 Features may vary by device. Microsoft account, Wi-Fi or data network connection required for some features; internet access fees apply.

Press Release:

Today, we’re pleased to begin the roll-out of Windows 10 Mobile to select Windows Phone 8.1 devices.

Consistent with our approach to the Windows 10 PC upgrade, we are focused on delivering a high quality experience for our customers. The Windows 10 Upgrade Advisor app can be downloaded from the Windows Store to see if the upgrade is available for your device.

You can see the current list of Windows Phone 8.1 devices that are supported for the upgrade to Windows 10 here.

This list includes a limited set of Windows Phone 8.1 devices and does not include some devices that are currently running Windows 10 Mobile in the Windows 10 Mobile Insider program. 

As Windows 10 delivers significant new innovations, many older devices are not able to successfully upgrade without an impact on the customer experience. Our goal is to only offer the Windows 10 upgrade to devices that we are confident can continue to deliver a good customer experience.

For more information on Windows 10 for phones, go here.

To download the Upgrade Advisor app, go here.

Windows 10 is here for your phone

Two ways to get Windows 10 Mobile:

Upgrade

Windows 10 Mobile is being made available to supported smartphones running Windows Phone 8.1. 

Click here

 to see if the upgrade is available for your phone.1

Have one of the phones mentioned above? Get the Windows 10 Upgrade Advisor app- available free in the Windows Store- to easily check for upgrade availability and prepare your phone to install the upgrade.

For details regarding availability, click here to visit the FAQ page >

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