Windows 10 Mobile ROM now available for Xiaomi Mi 4
posted by Alan F.
/ Dec 03, 2015, 1:50 AM
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.
Turn your Xiaomi Mi 4 into a Windows 10 Mobile device with Microsoft's ROM
source: Xiaomi via GizmoChina
Related phones
- Display 5.0" 1080 x 1920 pixels
- Camera 13 MP / 8 MP front
- Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, Quad-core, 2500 MHz
- Memory
- Storage 64 GB
- Battery 3080 mAh
32 Comments
3. aashis.sapkota
Posts: 85; Member since: Sep 27, 2015
Release it for Redmi-1S, It has a huge user base..
posted on Dec 03, 2015, 2:21 AM 3
9. itsdeepak4u2000
Posts: 3718; Member since: Nov 03, 2012
Same thoughts.
posted on Dec 03, 2015, 4:11 AM 0
4. Illuminati007
Posts: 16; Member since: Dec 03, 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 Dec 03, 2015, 2:22 AM 1
6. Martineverest
Posts: 521; Member since: Oct 27, 2015
Rise of windnws phone
posted on Dec 03, 2015, 2:50 AM 0
7. Martineverest
Posts: 521; Member since: Oct 27, 2015
Rise of windnws phone
posted on Dec 03, 2015, 2:51 AM 0
8. nighthawk_al
Posts: 55; Member since: May 23, 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 Dec 03, 2015, 4:04 AM 0
26. elitewolverine
Posts: 5192; Member since: Oct 28, 2013
1520, better screen, better camera, probably better battery. IMO that is. Got 2 for under 250 each.
posted on Dec 03, 2015, 9:14 AM 1
32. nighthawk_al
Posts: 55; Member since: May 23, 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 Dec 07, 2015, 2:15 AM 0
11. sip1995
Posts: 1771; Member since: Feb 07, 2014
And now, we just wait until Windows rom is available for other Android phones...
posted on Dec 03, 2015, 4:45 AM 0
15. Plutonium239
Posts: 1114; Member since: Mar 17, 2015
A phone with similar hardware to the mi-4 should be able to use this rom.
posted on Dec 03, 2015, 6:36 AM 0
13. aimkul
Posts: 33; Member since: Nov 07, 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 Dec 03, 2015, 5:43 AM 0
24. nighthawk_al
Posts: 55; Member since: May 23, 2014
It has the same version as 950/XL
posted on Dec 03, 2015, 8:52 AM 1
27. elitewolverine
Posts: 5192; Member since: Oct 28, 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 Dec 03, 2015, 9:16 AM 0
14. vishavD
Posts: 8; Member since: Dec 02, 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 Dec 03, 2015, 6:18 AM 0
16. Illuminati007
Posts: 16; Member since: Dec 03, 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 Dec 03, 2015, 6:40 AM 1
17. vishavD
Posts: 8; Member since: Dec 02, 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 Dec 03, 2015, 6:55 AM 0
18. vishavD
Posts: 8; Member since: Dec 02, 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 Dec 03, 2015, 6:55 AM 0
19. Plutonium239
Posts: 1114; Member since: Mar 17, 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 Dec 03, 2015, 6:56 AM 3
23. Illuminati007
Posts: 16; Member since: Dec 03, 2015
As of yet is what I meant friend. Surely they're not gonna take away the best feature in the OS.
posted on Dec 03, 2015, 8:38 AM 0
20. vishavD
Posts: 8; Member since: Dec 02, 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 Dec 03, 2015, 6:56 AM 0
28. elitewolverine
Posts: 5192; Member since: Oct 28, 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.
posted on Dec 03, 2015, 9:17 AM 1
29. CX3NT3_713
Posts: 2343; Member since: Apr 18, 2011
Great!! Now we need Microsoft to release a android rom , for all of the lumia phones
