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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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Good news. I just got my notification for Windows 10 update for my Lumia 735. Fingers crossed...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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47seijar, thanks for your comments and observations. I agree, the power button on the Lumia 735 is in a poor location, but that is really my only complaint so far.
I decided in late winter to abandon/fire Apple and their phone and tablet because of a a business decision they had made. I was really liking Windows 10 on my laptop (jumped from 7 to 10), and liked the concept of all three of my devices using the same (or almost the same) OS. My new tablet came with Windows 8.1 and it was an easy upgrade to 10. The 735 had 8.1 and I was a little slow on the learning curve, so I was glad I could install the update last evening.
I'm not quite 24 hours into using Windows 10 Phone, but so far I like it and in the process find myself embracing more of the cross-device apps which are helpful in my work and life. I'm hoping Microsoft keeps Windows Phones alive and well. I like it so much better then my Apple phone!
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So I have an Apple Watch. Love it. I also got the Apple charger for the watch: Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock - Apple
The charging ring flips up so you can charge the watch on it's side, or flip it down flat, flush with base. I laid my Lumia 735 on top of the charger and the phone charged wirelessly! I know the 735 is wireless charging capable, but I thought you needed a different cover for that. Nope! It's ready to go right out of the box, and you don't need a specific wireless charging pad. It works with all kinds of chargers. That's a spiffing feature.
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YES! Wireless charging is so cool! I got a second one for my desk at the office!
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I know you are excited in getting a new phone dexman. You should be able to stay updated on our new devices here: http://bit.ly/dDumph
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Amber,
It is well known at this point that Microsoft won't be releasing any new Verizon Wireless compatible Lumia phones. The company is limiting new models to GSM networks, thus sidestepping Verizon Wireless and Sprint.
The prevailing thought is that the next Windows Phone that will be compatible with Verizon Wireless will be the rumored Surface Phone, which is expected to be released in April 2017.
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I've heard some disturbing news about W10N and Verizon. Bear in mind this is a "friend of a guy who knows somebody..." kind of thing. But this person has been right before on such things.
The word is that Verizon is NOT releasing Windows 10 Mobile for the Lumia 735. There will be no official release, so if you want it you must go the developer/insider route and install the beta builds as they are released.
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That wouldn't surprise me. It also makes me wonder how Verizon Wireless would handle the Surface Phone should Microsoft release variants that are compatible with the carrier.
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Verizon has been developing a trend of skipping models and updates, instead doing every other one. Cyan/Denim was one such occurrence. They got the Lumia Icon/929 but missed out on the Lumia 950. Not Verizon's fault of course, but it's still a pattern. Verizon is showing tepid interest in Windows Mobile. I'm HOPING it's all about hanging in there until the Surface Phone is released, but I really cannot fault any carrier from backing away from Microsoft's mobile os. Market share for Windows Mobile is below 1% now. How many resources can we rationally expect Verizon to commit just to keep a handful (literally) of fanatics satisfied?
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I have been following these threads with interest since I also have a 735. What is interesting to me is if you ask Verizon customer service people, they say Verizon is not withholding the update. I have spoke to them at length about this.
I am pretty frustrated, as Windows 8.1 now seems like a dead phone. The core functions work but that's about it. I am having to buy an Android phone now just to have something that works.
Two questions:
(a) if I update with Windows Insider, what "build" to I ask for and what if it doesn't work?
(b) if I go buy a Galaxy off Amazon, can I switch over onto my existing Verizon contract? Do I have to buy a SIM card?
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I appreciate you taking the time to read the threads. We just do not have any information regarding the updates and when they may be released.
The last thing we want is for you to be frustrated.
If you do happen to get a Galaxy you can visit an local corporate Verizon store to get a free SIM card that will fit that phone. http://vz.to/1zUEMVl
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Why would you purchase a Samsung Galaxy phone when they are just as slow on getting updates out? You might want to check out the Nexus 5x or 6P from Google. Updates directly from Google and much faster than any Samsung phone.
I'm most definitely NOT a VZW employee. If a post answered your question, please mark it as the answer.
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"We have no information on W10M for the Lumia 735..." is the same thing we heard when asking about the Cyan update. And it never came - Verizon decided to skip that one and make us wait for Denim.
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Joining the Insider program will allow Microsoft to send OS updates directly to you. Thus you could get your phone updated to 10.
Owning a Samsung Galaxy S4, means that I am not involved with this program and my two Surface products are running the production version of W10.
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Thanks for the responses. I was able to update through Windows Insider. It gave three options, “fast,” “slow,” and “safe.” I did the “safe” one, then re-checked my Windows 10 Upgrade app. It said the update was available, and in fact, it was already downloading because I had it set for automatic updates.
Having said that, it doesn’t seem right that we should have to bypass Verizon just to get a promised update. The Windows Insider program says right up front it’s for testing new products, and you shouldn’t use it for a phone you’re depending on. I was really hoping to get the “official” version so it would be fully supported.
Windows 10 mobile is much better. It is an elegant OS. It looks classy and it is fast and smooth. There are more apps available in the Windows Store. My hat is off to the programmers—they did a great job. It is truly a shame that the whole effort has apparently gone down the tubes.
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Due to the small number of users, Verizon Wireless tends to give much more time and attention to iOS and Android and less so to Windows (and Blackberry?).
This has me wondering what is going to happen if Microsoft produces Verizon Wireless variants of the expected Surface Phone next year. Will Verizon Wireless drag out patches & updates, thus prompting buyers to sign up for the Insider program?
From what I have seen so far concerning the HP Elite x3, it looks like that phone is not going to be compatible with Verizon Wireless. Specs printed at GSMARENA list "Networks" as GSM/HSPA/LTE. Apparently HP expressed interest in making a VZW compatible version, but nothing has been announced.
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I thought I'd add some observations that I've had from working with W10 Phone OS for a few weeks now.
The built in calendar (Outlook?) did not work. I went with the App "My Calendar" across my laptop, tablet and phone and have been satisfied.
I have at times had challenges with Outlook Mobile Email. Sometimes it works fine other times it never works or I can't add attachments.
The past two days I have had several apps not work and after an initial screen the App jumps back to the home screen view.
Messaging has also been glitchy and sometimes does not allow attachments either.
Late this morning I checked for an update and there was one, so I installed it. Hopefully this will fix some of these issues.
Seeing the news that Microsoft is ditching Nokia, I wonder if the W10 Phone OS will last?
