Windows 10 preview for phone ready for download on these handsets

After a long time waiting, Microsoft today is releasing the first preview of Windows 10 for phones. Those wanting to install and test the new version of the operating system in their phones have to download the Phone Insider app from the Windows Phone Store. After launching the Phone Insider app, make sure you sign in with your Windows Insider account (Microsoft Account).

Microsoft is working to bring the Windows 10 Technical Preview to as many phones as possible, but currently here is the list of phone supported to test the first preview of Windows 10:

  • Lumia 630
  • Lumia 635
  • Lumia 636
  • Lumia 638
  • Lumia 730
  • Lumia 830

Also, as previously announced by the company, the Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones will include a roll back feature, which is similar to what the desktop of Windows 10 offers to allow your phone to go back to the previous version of the operating system if things aren’t working or you simply want to opt-out of the program.

Remember that you’re getting a work in progress piece of software, as such make sure you understand what you’re doing; things will not work flawlessly and a lot of feature aren’t included. However, the version of Windows 10 Microsoft is making available today should give us a glimpse of what is coming for Windows Phones. 

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Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 14 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 20 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me.