Do Windows 8.1 phones still work?

Tabla de contenidos:

1. Do Windows 8.1 phones still work?
2. Do Microsoft still make phones?
3. Is Windows Phone Store still active?
4. Why did the Windows Phone fail?
5. What can I do with my old Windows Phone?
6. Can I change my Windows Phone to Android?
7. Does Nokia Lumia still work?
8. Is Lumia an Android phone?
9. Are Windows phones Good?

Do Windows 8.1 phones still work?

Yes. Your Windows Phone 8.1 device should continue to work after J, but there will be no updates after J (including security updates) and device backup functionality and other backend services will be phased out as described above.

Do Microsoft still make phones?

There are no new phones, and in the next year, Microsoft will abandon the platform altogether. If you must have one, however, we recommend the Alcatel Idol 4S, but you'd be much better off with a OnePlus 6T or iPhone XR.

Is Windows Phone Store still active?

The Windows Phone Store officially shuts down today (via Neowin). Following the shutdown, you will no longer be able to download apps from the store. Windows Phone 8.1 has been out of official support for well over a year, but the shut down of the Windows Phone Store kills the operating system off even more.

Why did the Windows Phone fail?

There are a ton of reasons why Microsoft lost the battle for mobile, including its approach to licensing Windows Phone, partners like Samsung not launching cutting-edge Windows Phone handsets, and Microsoft's failure to attract app developers.

What can I do with my old Windows Phone?

Let's get started!

1. Back-up phone.
2. Alarm clock.
3. Navigational device.
4. Portable media player.
5. Use your old Lumia such as the Lumia 720 or Lumia 520, with its 8 GB of onboard memory, to store music and videos. Pair it with The Bang by Coloud portable speakers and have a blast!
6. Gaming device.
7. E-reader.
8. Surveillance camera.

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Can I change my Windows Phone to Android?

To install Android on Lumia, you need to flash the custom ROM on your phone. While we have simplified the tutorial for your phone's safety, we recommend you to backup your device before making any changes. The process to install Android on Windows Phone might be a bit tricky but it's really not impossible.

Does Nokia Lumia still work?

Only device models that are eligible for Windows 10 Mobile, version 1709 are supported through the end date. For Lumia 6 XL phone models, Window 10 Mobile version 1703 was the last supported OS version and will reach end of support on June 11th, 2019.

Is Lumia an Android phone?

Nokia Lumia are Microsoft's line of Windows Phone OS based Smartphones built by its Nokia Mobile Division. Windows Phone OS offers Nokia Lumia a more refined interface and a better user experience to make its Smartphones competitive with Android Phones and the iPhone.

Are Windows phones Good?

Do not buy a Windows Phone in 2019. It simply is not worth it. Apps are being removed, and Microsoft is outright pulling support for the platform at the end of this year. None of the phones that run Windows Phone today are "new," and definitely not worth your money.