How Do I Manually Update My Windows Phone?
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Plug phone into a power source, swipe left across the home screen, scroll down and tap Settings, tap Phone Update, tap Check for Updates, and tap Install to update phone.

How can I update my Windows phone via PC?

To help Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows Mobile 10 users install future updates, Microsoft has released the over-the-cable (OTC) Updater tool, which moves updates from a PC to the phone. To install it, users need to download the file OtcUpdaterZip.exe and run it on a PC.

How do I update my old Nokia Lumia?

Plug the phone into a PC running a supported version of Windows 10 (with . Net 4.0 installed and network connectivity). When you run the OtcUpdaterZip.exe file it unzips several files, including a ReadMe with full instructions. To update a phone, run OTCUpdater.exe.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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