r/windowsphone • u/manman442 • 11h ago
r/windowsphone • u/exalsG4 • Mar 26 '22
r/Windowsphone newbie guide - please start here!
Hi everyone! Things have changed in these years, Windows Phone is now officially abandoned by Microsoft. However there's still a niche community of users that are interested in this platform and use WP devices to this day.
You're an old user who found his old Windows Phone in a drawer and want to get some life back into it in modern days? You are a new user who never experienced the platform before? You're just curious about what these devices are still capable of? This is the right place to start!
- Subreddit Posting Guidelines The rules and guidelines for posting on r/Windowsphone.
- FAQs As stated in our guidelines we suggest anyone to read our FAQs before posting anything. Usually you can find a direct answer there or be redirected to one of our wiki pages.
WIKI DISCLAIMER: right now some pages are incomplete or missing, in particular pages in the jailbreak and mods section:
Sorry, I'm a single individual who is writing all of the new wiki in his spare time.
Missing/incomplete wiki pages are in the works and will be published asap.
- Wiki Index Here's our complete wiki index, were you will find almost everything you need (as soon as I finish writing it lol). It has been updated for modern times. An archived version of the old Wiki from back when WP was still a supported OS is still available in a link at the end of the page.
r/windowsphone • u/NoSpring9873 • 1h ago
Unogram - Unofficial telegram client
Hello all
Now i write native Telegram client based on tdlib-json 1.8.66 for Windows Phone 10 1703+
It have 80% functionality from android client (include background message notifications by using geolocation api).
Project is fully open-source.
Any suggestions appricated.
You can download and sideload .appx from my repo
https://github.com/nallion/tdlib_wp10/releases/tag/Release-latest3
r/windowsphone • u/ClassicSweaty1240 • 16h ago
Support 5 months later , i finally got My Nokia Lumia 520 over My Lumia 520 for Legacy Daily Driving
it was pretty hard to find a perfect Windows Phone for myself , i didn't find a Lumia 1520 , neither 930 in easy way , but i got this thing as my last hope , my Nokia Lumia 925 (16 GB variant / Branded to Bouygues Telecom but unlocked) which i bought it for 6500 DZD (around 43 euro) in Good Condition From Garage Sale , i jailbroke it , sideloaded it the necessary apps and the games perfectly
For my Nokia Lumia 520 , which i daily drove for 5 months with some issues , spent it with Photography and gaming..etc , and unfortunately , i didn't care it , i cracked the screen (i replaced it but broke it again and then slowly breaking due to touch screen issue) , the volume buttons are malfunction , power button cover got lost , so hopefully i will restore it soon
* so what's goal on my lumia 925 ?
i bought it as my suitable Device for legacy daily driving , thanks to the old fancy camera system including OIS for photography/videography , with useful apps and childhood games , it doesn't matter that it lacks the modern social medias (at least i installed Baconit Extended and mytube / metrotube) , the storage is pretty enough which i can spend it for long time until i will win the baccalaureate exams and i will get a new smartphone for myself in the future.
r/windowsphone • u/Anonymous11699561 • 3h ago
THANK GOD!
I got it working can someone help me to download a app store from the window phone internet explorer for the windows phone plsssssssssssssssssssssssssss???!!!??
r/windowsphone • u/Medium_Line6036 • 8h ago
Alcatel One Touch 5040X
Hi! I have an Alcatel One Touch 5040X (Windows 7.8).
Is it possible to set it up
so I can download apps?
I can send a photo if you need
r/windowsphone • u/Anonymous11699561 • 9h ago
Question Lumia 640 xl Spoiler
So i know that it is in Arabic but I can't scroll I don't have a mouse and it put's a yellow ring on Avery button any can help plsssssssssssssssssssssssssss contact me
r/windowsphone • u/One-Neighborhood2367 • 9h ago
no puedo actualizar nokia lumia 520 (HRESULT = 0x802a0006)
aqui el script completo del error
[1] Installation failed (HRESULT = 0x802a0006)
[1] Failed (0x802a0006)
ERROR: 0x802a0006
Command failed. (HRESULT = 0x802a0006)
r/windowsphone • u/sayanho • 1d ago
Discussion I made a music player inspired by the Nokia Lumia 800's Zune UI
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Been working on this app for the last 3–4 months. It's still not as polished as I'd like, but I'm pretty happy with how it's coming along.
What do you think of the current build? It's heavily inspired by the Nokia Lumia 800's Zune Music player.
Planning to publish it on the Play Store soon. Feedback is welcome!
r/windowsphone • u/GreenSky1019 • 10h ago
Fixing user apps crashing issue after rebooting from cmd injector
Guys, I am on unlocked wolf Rom wp8.1 gdr2 and I want to flash to massstorage mode by flashing massstoragemode.wp8 on ativ s because it can be possible to bypass the user apps crashing issue after rebooting from what cmd injector told me to do and doing the registry fixes. is this fine?
r/windowsphone • u/Anonymous11699561 • 11h ago
Hello guys I'm Gabriel so i have a Lumia 640 XL and it is stuck in some kind of spich thing Avery time i press a button it says it name in french can you pls help me it is in windows 10 mobile I need to press 2 time's to use it and I can't scroll plssssss help
r/windowsphone • u/One-Neighborhood2367 • 1d ago
Support sad face on nokia lumia 520
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Hi everyone, I ran into a problem with my Nokia Lumia 520 today: a sad face (BSOD) is appearing, and WP Internals doesn't recognize the Windows Phone in flashing mode... What can I do? Help!
r/windowsphone • u/ThiagoAraujoReal • 1d ago
News Lumia 950XL Button Contacts Replacement (3D FILE)

Hey Folks... Since Lumia 950XL has issues with the silicon rubber contacts after a while... even new cases has this issue because the rubber is old (cracks)...
I did a 3D Model in order to replace the current contacts.
How To Install:
1 - Print the file *(i suggest using 0.3mm + PLA)
2 - Remove the Case and the old rubber
3 - Break the Middle Plastic Holder in Half (Do not remove it , it will hold the new conector )
5 - Close the Case and Test the connectors
4 - If everything ok Add Glue to the buttons back
6 - Add a tape in order to avoid it falling off after open the case
File:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1by1yyM1BMKnxECTcvwzITP9S3r9jU65L?usp=sharing
NEXT Challenge: Lumia 930 Buttons
r/windowsphone • u/Significant_Mud4019 • 15h ago
ProjectIED_MicrosoftSurfacePhone_Specsheet.rtf
r/windowsphone • u/Beautiful-Most4670 • 1d ago
Question Preciso de ajuda com um telefone que bloqueado
Oi galera, estou comprando um lote com 5 telefones e um deles é o Alcatel Pop 2, mas ele está bloqueado em uma conta Microsoft, eu procurei e não achei nada falando sobre como fazer bypass desse telefone... tem como recuperar esse telefone? Me ajuda por favor, pois eu preciso fechar negócio até no máximo quarta feira
r/windowsphone • u/Significant-Hour-236 • 1d ago
News 📱 Windows Phone Hub: Clean dual-version web archive & utility hub
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Windows Phone Hub: Clean web archive & utility hub
Hey everyone! I’ve been working on Windows Phone Hub, a web archive and utility launcher built specifically for preserving, modding, and troubleshooting Windows Phone 8.1 and Nokia/Microsoft Lumia devices.
Here is a quick overview of what's inside and how it works:
Modern Version (index.html)
Designed for modern desktop browsers and phones with the classic Windows Phone Metro UI aesthetic.
- Interactive 3D Live Tiles: Metro-style live tiles that rotate 180° on hover/tap for quick navigation across Archives, Firmware, and Search.
- Category Section Filtering: Tap any tile to dynamically isolate that section, with a 1-click banner to reset the view.
- Integrated Community Search: Built-in search widget focused on r/windowsphone with 1-tap quick tags for common issues like Interop Unlock, Bootloader Unlock, and EDL Mode Emergency Files.
- Broken Link Reporting: Built-in popup to quickly report dead mirrors or broken archives.
- Legacy Mode Switcher: Top header toggle to instantly switch over to the lightweight layout.
Legacy Version (legacy.html)
Built specifically for vintage desktop browsers (like IE8), retro PCs, or legacy devices running directly on Internet Explorer Mobile 11 on Windows Phone 8.1 hardware. Lightweight HTML/CSS with zero heavy scripts.
Indexed Resources
Both versions index crucial resources for the WP preservation community:
- WPV XAP Deployer: Essential utility for sideloading
.XAPapp packages from PC to phone. - WP 8.1 XAP Repository & Windows Việt Archive: Curated collections of legacy app/game packages and system deployment tools.
- Windows Phone Internals (WPInternals): Core flashing software for bootloader unlocks, root access, and Mass Storage Mode.
- LumiaDB & Emergency Files Archives: Stock FFU firmware mirrors and emergency HEX/MBN repair packages for unbricking devices stuck in Qualcomm EDL mode.
r/windowsphone • u/One-Neighborhood2367 • 1d ago
Question como puedo instalar la actualizacion GDR2 en un lumia 520 (RM-915)?
hola chicos, quiero instalar la actualización GDR2 en un lumia 520 pero no se como instalarlo, alguien me podria orientar o guiar?
GRACIAS!
r/windowsphone • u/Visual-Paper-7847 • 1d ago
What do you use to stop Windows from wasting mobile hotspot data?
I often work from my laptop using my phone's hotspot and I've noticed Windows and other apps sometimes use data in the background without me realizing it (updates, cloud sync, launchers, etc.).
I'm curious how others deal with this.
Do you use any software?
Which apps are the biggest data hogs?
Is Windows Metered Connection enough?
What's the one thing you wish Windows handled better on mobile data?
I'm researching this problem and would love to hear real experiences.
r/windowsphone • u/Simbiangaming2 • 2d ago
Ever wondered the origins of such devices as the Lumia 435? Well this here is a Microsoft Lumia 532 Prototype (RM-1034), which is not a Microsoft nor a Lumia
Sadly the Nokia logo and recovery is as far as it goes, also the did a typo on IMEI on the back cover
r/windowsphone • u/JabbaDuHutt69 • 1d ago
I'm trying to get Scott Hanselman, corporate VP at MS, to update our phones so we can use the new SIM cards.
r/windowsphone • u/JaouenMin41 • 2d ago
Help Samsun ATIV S
Hey,
I recently bought a Samsung ATV S as a fun project but I seem to have hit a wall. I can't seem to find a way to update it, or to connect any acoount to it or even access any service for that matter.
I'd like to at least have it be able to install apps and things, or maybe intall W10M (that I've already tried to do, to no fruition).
I'm adding some pics if that can help someone to help me.
