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Windows 10 Mobile ROM now available for Xiaomi Mi 4

Windows 10 Mobile ROM now available for Xiaomi Mi 4

Posted: 03 Dec 2015, 01:50 , posted by Alan F.

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Windows 10 Mobile ROM now available for Xiaomi Mi 4

Back in March, we told you that Microsoft was testing a Windows 10 Mobile ROM for the Xiaomi Mi 4. Today, the ROM has been released by Microsoft. Even though we've seen the Mi 4 running on the platform as early as last April, Xiaomi has released new photos on its Weibo page, showing its current flagship phone powered by Microsoft's mobile operating system.

At the time that we first heard about Microsoft's plan, it appeared that Windows 10 Mobile ROMs would be made available for a number of different Android phones. As of now, it will be offered for the Xiaomi Mi 4, the Xiaomi Mi Note series, and the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 tablet. Once installed, the ROM overrides Android and turns the handset into a native Windows 10 Mobile device.

Microsoft expects to benefit from users providing feedback so that it can improve the platform, and from those signing up for Microsoft's services. It also will add to its revenue from Mi 4 users buying apps from the Windows Store after installing the ROM.

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Turn your Xiaomi Mi 4 into a Windows 10 Mobile device with Microsoft's ROM

Turn your Xiaomi Mi 4 into a Windows 10 Mobile device with Microsoft's ROM

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posted on 03 Dec 2015, 01:58 4

1. Joulukas (Posts: 96; Member since: 05 Jun 2013)

May the porting begin!

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 02:05 3

2. joey_sfb (Posts: 6794; Member since: 29 Mar 2012)

Microsoft custom ROM! Sweet!

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 02:21 3

3. aashis.sapkota (Posts: 83; Member since: 27 Sep 2015)

Release it for Redmi-1S, It has a huge user base..

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 04:11

9. itsdeepak4u2000 (Posts: 3718; Member since: 03 Nov 2012)

Same thoughts.

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 02:22 1

4. Illuminati007 (Posts: 16; Member since: 03 Dec 2015)

Dang it!
Well done Xiaomi. They release a alternate official OS for the new MiPad 2 while the owners of the previous gen are still waiting for the kernel sources. They are very well aware of the fact that the MIUI tablet rom is unusable and multitasking is dreadful.

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 02:47

5. IosDroid (Posts: 117; Member since: 03 Dec 2015)

Awesome! I'd love to see this for my One M8, too.

One question, Alan: What is the difference between a WP installation and a ROM? I mean, apart from the installation process.

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 02:50

6. Martineverest (Posts: 521; Member since: 27 Oct 2015)

Rise of windnws phone

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 02:51

7. Martineverest (Posts: 521; Member since: 27 Oct 2015)

Rise of windnws phone

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 04:04

8. nighthawk_al (Posts: 55; Member since: 23 May 2014)

It is making me consider it as a replacement for my 920. I was thinking about 950, but it is too expensive for me, and this looks like a decent phone

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 09:14 1

26. elitewolverine (Posts: 5192; Member since: 28 Oct 2013)

1520, better screen, better camera, probably better battery. IMO that is. Got 2 for under 250 each.

posted on 07 Dec 2015, 02:15

32. nighthawk_al (Posts: 55; Member since: 23 May 2014)

Hell, I have loved that phone since the day it was announced, but never managed to get one, because here in my country they still are soo expensive.
But 250 for it is a very good deal

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 04:19

10. Deca-core (Posts: 75; Member since: 20 Nov 2015)

I feel low now going for OP2 instead of xiaomi mi4

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 04:45

11. sip1995 (Posts: 1771; Member since: 07 Feb 2014)

And now, we just wait until Windows rom is available for other Android phones...

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 06:36

15. Plutonium239 (Posts: 1080; Member since: 17 Mar 2015)

A phone with similar hardware to the mi-4 should be able to use this rom.

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 05:29

12. grogi (Posts: 2; Member since: 17 Aug 2015)

Does it support Mi3 as well?

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 05:43

13. aimkul (Posts: 33; Member since: 07 Nov 2015)

well the new f**k s**t is this.The cheap chinese will get win 10 before premium lumia's.Great job microsoft.Keep it up.Your flagship is also not running the proper win 10 version but chinese will.

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 08:52 1

24. nighthawk_al (Posts: 55; Member since: 23 May 2014)

It has the same version as 950/XL

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 09:16

27. elitewolverine (Posts: 5192; Member since: 28 Oct 2013)

Mine is actually ahead of the 'proper' windows version. My 1520 has had win10 support since early this year. Using it as a daily driver since day one of preview launch. I have no fear with my backups in place.

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 06:18

14. vishavD (Posts: 8; Member since: 02 Dec 2015)

I wonder if it will have all the features like continuum like in new lumias or it will be a watered down version of win 10 just for testing purposes.....

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 06:40 1

16. Illuminati007 (Posts: 16; Member since: 03 Dec 2015)

It'll certainly not have continuum as MS would like to keep this feature exclusive to its flagships. Seems like a step down to me if someone ends up flashing it.

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 06:55

17. vishavD (Posts: 8; Member since: 02 Dec 2015)

It seems to me MS is trying to pull a oneplus here, a marketing stunt, trying to become relevant among devs again because xiaomi has one of the most active online community but they are failing here too because mi4 is not as popular as mi 4i or redmi 1s.

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 06:55

18. vishavD (Posts: 8; Member since: 02 Dec 2015)

It seems to me MS is trying to pull a oneplus here, a marketing stunt, trying to become relevant among devs again because xiaomi has one of the most active online community but they are failing here too because mi4 is not as popular as mi 4i or redmi 1s.

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 06:56 3

19. Plutonium239 (Posts: 1080; Member since: 17 Mar 2015)

No, continuum just requires new enough hardware. I believe Acer announced/released a phone that supports continuum. Microsoft isn't keeping anything but the Pureview cameras exclusive to their phones.

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 08:38

23. Illuminati007 (Posts: 16; Member since: 03 Dec 2015)

As of yet is what I meant friend. Surely they're not gonna take away the best feature in the OS.

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 06:56

20. vishavD (Posts: 8; Member since: 02 Dec 2015)

It seems to me MS is trying to pull a oneplus here, a marketing stunt, trying to become relevant among devs again because xiaomi has one of the most active online community but they are failing here too because mi4 is not as popular as mi 4i or redmi 1s.

posted on 03 Dec 2015, 09:17 1

28. elitewolverine (Posts: 5192; Member since: 28 Oct 2013)

It is hardware not software restricted. Continuum is literally running two full screens at once, and two app platforms at once, sorry but the 801 just isn't going to cut it.