diff --git a/windows/deployment/upgrade/upgrade-windows-phone-8-1-to-10.md b/windows/deployment/upgrade/upgrade-windows-phone-8-1-to-10.md index cfb358040c..ed314a0bb8 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/upgrade/upgrade-windows-phone-8-1-to-10.md +++ b/windows/deployment/upgrade/upgrade-windows-phone-8-1-to-10.md @@ -6,9 +6,8 @@ ms.prod: w10 ms.mktglfcycl: deploy ms.localizationpriority: medium ms.sitesec: library -ms.pagetype: mdt -author: Jamiejdt -ms.date: 07/27/2017 +ms.pagetype: mdm +author: greg-lindsay ms.topic: article --- @@ -19,9 +18,15 @@ ms.topic: article - Windows 10 Mobile ## Summary -This article describes how to upgrade eligible Windows Phone 8.1 devices to Windows 10 Mobile using Mobile Device Management (MDM). To determine if the device is eligible for an upgrade, see the [How to determine whether an upgrade is available for a device](#howto-upgrade-available) topic in this article. -The Windows Phone 8.1 to Windows 10 Mobile upgrade uses an "opt-in" or "seeker" model. An eligible device must opt-in to be offered the upgrade. For consumers, the Windows 10 Mobile Upgrade Advisor app is available from the Windows Store to perform the opt-in. For Enterprises, Microsoft is offering a centralized management solution through MDM that can push a management policy to each eligible device to perform the opt-in. +This article describes how system administrators can upgrade eligible Windows Phone 8.1 devices to Windows 10 Mobile using [Mobile Device Management](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/mdm/) (MDM). + +>[!IMPORTANT] +>If you are not a system administrator, see the [Windows 10 Mobile Upgrade & Updates](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-10-mobile-upgrade) page for details about updating your Windows 8.1 Mobile device to Windows 10 Mobile using the [Upgrade Advisor](https://www.microsoft.com/store/p/upgrade-advisor/9nblggh0f5g4). + +## Upgrading with MDM + +The Windows Phone 8.1 to Windows 10 Mobile upgrade uses an "opt-in" or "seeker" model. To determine if the device is eligible for an upgrade with MDM, see the [How to determine whether an upgrade is available for a device](#howto-upgrade-available) topic in this article. An eligible device must opt-in to be offered the upgrade. For consumers, the Windows 10 Mobile Upgrade Advisor app is available from the Windows Store to perform the opt-in. For Enterprises, Microsoft is offering a centralized management solution through MDM that can push a management policy to each eligible device to perform the opt-in. If you use a list of allowed applications (app whitelisting) with MDM, verify that system applications are whitelisted before you upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile. Also, be aware that there are [known issues](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/mt299056.aspx#whitelist) with app whitelisting that could adversely affect the device after you upgrade. @@ -90,7 +95,7 @@ The Windows 10 Mobile Upgrade Advisor app is not designed or intended for Enterp We recommend that enterprises use a pilot device with the Windows 10 Mobile Upgrade Advisor app installed. The pilot device provides the device model and MO used by the enterprise. When you run the app on the pilot device, it will tell you that either an upgrade is available, that the device is eligible for upgrade, or that an upgrade is not available for this device. -Note: The availability of Windows 10 Mobile as an update for existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices varies by device manufacturer, device model, country or region, mobile operator or service provider, hardware limitations, and other factors. To check for compatibility and other important installation information, see the [Windows 10 mobile](https://www.microsoft.com/en/mobile/windows10) page. +Note: The availability of Windows 10 Mobile as an update for existing Windows Phone 8.1 devices varies by device manufacturer, device model, country or region, mobile operator or service provider, hardware limitations, and other factors. To check for compatibility and other important installation information, see the [Windows 10 Mobile FAQ](https://support.microsoft.com/help/10599/windows-10-mobile-how-to-get) page. ### How to blacklist the Upgrade Advisor app