Lumia 735 Windows 10

When will the Lumia 735 upgrade to Windows 10 Phone become available? Microsoft Upgrade Advisor alerted me about a month ago that Windows 10 Phone will work on the 735 and it is eligible to upgrade. However, I've seen nothing from Verizon Wireless about when this might take place. Thanks for any insights.

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Bales

Good news. I just got my notification for Windows 10 update for my Lumia 735. Fingers crossed...

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dexman

With the small number of Windows Phones currently in use, Verizon Wireless doesn't appear to be making any concerted effort to push the update to qualified devices.

The general concensus is to register with Microsoft for Insider Updates and get the latest OS directly from them.

pastorbobnlnh

Thanks @dexman! After I posted this questions I found the thread which mention the Insider App, so I installed it, and about an hour later was notified an update to my phone was available.

I delayed responding to the install until later in the evening when I didn't need to use it for an extended time. The total time was over an hour (my signal strength and internet speed were most likely a factor), so a bit slow, but every aspect of the install went smoothly and required no interaction with the 735 after accepting the terms and conditions. I am very pleased!

I really don't want to be a bata tester so I plan to uninstall the Windows Insider App.

So one more question: Is there a website which is good at explaining how to set up all my Windows 10 devices for great seam-less-ness, syncing, and great cross device work? I currently use along with my Lumia 735 a Lenovo Thinkpad laptop and a Lenovo Yogo 2 Windows 10 tablet.

Thanks!

dexman

I'm holding off purchasing a Windows phone until the status of the rumored Surface Phone becomes clear.

Having said that, I make good use of One Drive, One Note as well as Verizon Wireless's similar apps to keep my Samsung Galaxy S4 in line with my Microsoft Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3.

If Microsoft opts not to release Verizon Wireless versions of the phone, I'll look at the Lumia 735...if it is still available.

47seijar

That's a sensible strategy. I too am waiting for more definitive guidance on the Surface Phone. I picked up a Lumia 735 as a backup phone, mostly to see where we are with WP/W10M, but the W10M official update isn't out yet for Verizon's 735. After reading all the problem stories on the insider preview builds I'm not touching it!

Keep in mind that the 735 is a mid-range device at best. I picked a clean but used one up for under $100. Some things to love about it are the overall size/weight; perfect for a backup phone. Screen is sharp and vivid. Bluetooth integration with a car is the best in the business.

On the downside, there are a lot of apps missing from the WP/W10M ecosystem. Fact of life. The power button on the right side is too big and too obtrusive - too easy to hit it all the time, even when just holding the phone. And the screen is a great size for a backup device but it's small for a daily driver.

Bales

Good news. I just got my notification for Windows 10 update for my Lumia 735. Fingers crossed...

pastorbobnlnh

You won't be disappointed!

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bgoodbody

The update from Win 8.1 to Windows 10 is available now. First download, install and run Upgrade Advisor from the store and follow the directions.

The 1st update will install 10586.218 and the next day install 10586.318 which is the same as the desktop version

pastorbobnlnh

Is it possible to revert back to Windows Phone 8.1 from Windows 10 Phone? Between texts not sending or being received, and not receiving calls, I need OUT of the Insider Program! Either that or my wife makes me go back to my old iPhone!

TIMNEW93

Check out this link:

Here's how to go back to Windows Phone 8.1 after checking out the Windows 10 phone preview | Windows Central

You also might try a hard reset to stay on WM10. It's not as bad as you think because Microsoft backs up everything and then restores it. I'm sorry to hear you are having so many problems as I have been very happy with WM10 so far. You didn't try one of the prototype builds, did you? I took the safe one, and I am on OS build 10.0.10586.338, which I think is what the carriers finally pushed within the last week or so.

Ann154

Open the Windows Insiders application and opt out of the previews.

pastorbobnlnh

Yes it is a shame that I've run into so many glitches! It has really frustrated my family when they can't reach me. I'm pretty certain my wife will want me to go back to my iPhone. It is out and charged. She will just need to call Verizon to re-activate.

In the meantime, I'll opt out of the Insider program and do a hard reset. I tried using the Mobile Recovery Tool last night but had no luck. It could have been my internet connection. Comcast was having trouble with dropped signals last night, so I'll try again today.

Thanks for the assistance and suggestions.

primortal

Windows 10 Mobile was officially released on the 735. Just download the Update Advisor, let it do it thing than go to setting and check for update. Let it install and once that is done do a hard reset and don't restore from backup either.

That should clear up the issues you had. Which isn't typical.