Windows 10 Mobile Build 10149 arrives for Slow Ring Insiders

Yes, Microsoft is still working on Windows 10 Mobile in the background as they finalize Windows 10 for desktop and tablets devices and its release later this month.

Richard Hay, Senior Content Producer

July 7, 2015

2 Min Read
Windows 10 Mobile Build 10149 arrives for Slow Ring Insiders

It has been a while since Windows 10 Mobile has been mentioned in Windows circles as all of the attention and focus is on the desktop version of Windows 10 as its General Availability (GA) date gets closer and the final code is expected to be Released to Manufacturing (RTM) later this week.

Now that doesn't mean Windows 10 Mobile is being completely neglected but the primary mission of the Windows team right now is to get Windows 10 for desktops and tablets ready for its worldwide debut in a few weeks.

However, some movement on the Windows 10 Mobile front did occur today when our Ring Master, Gabe Aul, announced on Twitter that build 10149 for Windows devices moved into the Slow Ring for Windows Insiders.

That means if you are testing Windows 10 Mobile and did not install this build when it came out to the Fast Ring on 25 June it is ready for your phone.

This build introduced the Microsoft Edge browser for the first time publicly and also had the following updates/fixes:

  • General UX improvements and refinement

  • Improvements to Cortana

  • Updated Photos App

  • Automatic Camera upload via OneDrive

  • Many apps updated so download those new versions from the Windows Store (Beta)

  • We have fixed the issue first reported with Build 10051 where Call + SMS filtering would not work after upgrade.

  • We have fixed an issue where text notifications weren’t appearing for incoming messages.

  • We have fixed an issue where the Podcast app wouldn’t work.

  • We have fixed some issues where apps were having trouble installing or updating via the Store Beta.

  • We have fixed an issue where the navigation bar couldn’t be hidden.

There are some other areas you should read up on as you prepare to install this build on your phone - especially the part about the blank lock screen during the upgrade.

But, wait...there's probably more so be sure to follow me on Twitter and Google+.

About the Author

Richard Hay

Richard Hay

Senior Content Producer, IT Pro Today (Informa Tech)

I served for 29 plus years in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Master Chief Petty Officer in November 2011. My work background in the Navy was telecommunications related so my hobby of computers fit well with what I did for the Navy. I consider myself a tech geek and enjoy most things in that arena.

My first website – AnotherWin95.com – came online in 1995. Back then I used GeoCities Web Hosting for it and WindowsObserver.com is the result of the work I have done on that site since 1995.

In January 2010 my community contributions were recognized by Microsoft when I received my first Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for the Windows Operating System. Since then I have been renewed as a Microsoft MVP each subsequent year since that initial award. I am also a member of the inaugural group of Windows Insider MVPs which began in 2016.

I previously hosted the Observed Tech PODCAST for 10 years and 317 episodes and now host a new podcast called Faith, Tech, and Space. 

I began contributing to Penton Technology websites in January 2015 and in April 2017 I was hired as the Senior Content Producer for Penton Technology which is now Informa Tech. In that role, I contribute to ITPro Today and cover operating systems, enterprise technology, and productivity.

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