Are Windows phones still good?

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Are Windows phones still good?

App developers (including Microsoft) may end support for an app at any time. On January 12, 2021, Office apps (Universal Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote) will reach End of support on phones using Windows 10 Mobile. The Store may continue to work after the end of support date.

What should 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.

How to tell if my Windows Phone is Windows Phone 8.1?

In the App list, tap Settings. More info. The Software section indicates the general product name we use to describe the release (for example, “Windows Phone 8.1” or “Windows Phone 8”). The OS version section indicates the specific build number of the release (for example, “8.0.0000.0” or “8.0.10517.150”).

Is there a recovery tool for Windows Phone 8.1?

The Windows Device Recovery tool may continue to provide the recovery image for your Windows Phone 8.1 device . However, after December 16, 2019, you will not be able to recover any apps that were previously downloaded. As with all Windows Phone 8.1 services, the Windows Device Recovery tool for Windows Phone 8.1 will be discontinued over time.

When does support end for Windows Phone 8.1?

Customers can upgrade eligible Windows Phone 8.1 devices to Windows 10 Mobile, but should note that support for all versions of Windows 10 Mobile will end after December 2019. Devices upgraded to Windows 10 Mobile will receive security and servicing updates while it is still supported.

Is it safe to use Windows Phone 8.1?

Windows Phone 8.1 was a great software release, but technology has evolved along with the needs and expectations of your customers and partners that have already adopted modern platforms and devices. An older mobile operating system can no longer address today’s business and technology needs nor security threats.