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Empyreal96 edited this page Jun 9, 2023 · 30 revisions

Windows 10 Mobile Build 16212 Upgrade Guide (Universal Updater).

Currently work in progress, Updates will be applied frequently to this guide

Very important note to acknowledge: This is still PROOF OF CONCEPT, You will encounter some bugs/issues/lack of features! this is not a Daily Driver build!

I will not be responsible for any damage done to devices, as with all test builds there is a risk.

The 16212 update cabs are hosted by me on Dropbox/Mega, if you have issues with dead links let me know so I can fix the links and updater lists

Please read Known Issues (WIP) before continuing.

Tools needed:

Notes:

  • A Hard reset is required to make Microsoft Edge work, but breaks Action Center and Developer Mode being active
  • Upgrading to 16212 with CShell XAML will cause any applications previously installed to not show on the Start menu. Only 'New' apps show
  • Microsoft Store does NOT work, we've tried several versions and no joy
  • Developer Mode cannot be toggled through settings
  • Text artifacts will occur on non en-US locale
  • No Silverlight (XAP) support
  • Use Device Portal to install an app like Interop, W10M Group App or UWP Package Installer to make installing apps easier
  • There is no Notification Gesture. tap the Notification bar to open.
  • If you are using Windows 8/8.1 and not using the Flight Enabler Script, you need this bcdedit.exe from Windows 10
  • Root Access is not yet supported
  • DO NOT UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ONCE UPGRADED TO 16212, YOU WILL GET BSOD.

Note on Rich Communication Service (RCS)

Universal Updater will ask you, when needed, if you want to remove the Rich Communication Services (RCS). This is because the RCS Feature Pack Microsoft.MS_RCS_FEATURE_PACK.MainOS.cab is merged into Microsoft.mobilecore.prod.mainod.cab so conflicts will happen the update is processing files to replace.

Install Guide:

  • Flash original FFU (Upgrade to 10586 if you need to)
  • Interop Unlock your device and enable System access over MTP USB or deploy Storage Explorer XAP.
  • Navigate to C:\EFIESP\Windows\System32\Boot on the device and copy/replace resetphone.efi with the Production Dev Menu
  • Shut Down the Device, when the manufacturer logo is shown, keep pressing Volume - button until Developer menu appears, then use Power button to select USB Mass Storage Mode
  • Extract and run as Administrator Flight Signing Enabler Script
  • Open Universal Updater and wait for device to be found
  • Select 10.0.14393.1066, If you get asked to "Remove RCS Feature?", change your phone date to 4th August 2016. Then Select YES in Universal Updater.
  • Start the Update
  • After Updating to set date to 2nd June 2017. Enable Developer Mode BEFORE updating to allow installing Apps after.
  • Open Universal Updater and connect you Phone
  • When device is detected, select 10.0.16212.1000
  • You will be asked if you want CShell features, choose Yes of you want to test CShell, No if you want the default W10M start menu.
  • Wait for packages to filter to the Updater
  • Continue and the Update should be pushed to the device and install

Suggested Post-Install Actions/Notes

  • Interop Unlock is recommended, Interop Tools Beta v1.9 works atm
  • If the Production Developer Menu didn't persist after Update, Interop Unlock and re-copy it as above.
  • If you need to enable Developer Mode and have access to Mass Storage Mode, Use the 16212_Patches Script to manually enable Developer Mode
  • Use Device Portal over USB/Local Wifi to Install Interop Tools or W10M Group App to allow App Installation on device. Windows App Installer doesn't show/work.
  • After connecting to the Internet, some Apps will still update/install. This can take a while so let the phone complete app installation for better results.

Errors:

If you receive error Preparing the update in the phone, send your "ImgUpd*.log" files:

  • Open iutool's folder in Admin Command Prompt
  • getdulogs -o .\DevLogs.cab && .\DevLogs.cab
  • Explorer will open the log cab, extract ImgUpd*.log(s), then send here.
  • If you boot to a black screen (bootloop) you may have left the Platform Manifests, restore with WPInternals.

Update Errors

For a full list of iutool errors, go here

  • 0x800b010a = Signature Verification Issue: enable flight signing
  • 0x800b0101 = Incorrect Date and Time: Change date
  • 0x80188306 = File Collision Detected or Files Not Found: Include the RCS cab when updating to 14393 and/or Make sure cab list is complete and matches InstalledPackages.csv.
  • 0x802A0006 = Try with another PC.
  • 0x80004005 = E_FAIL: Reboot the phone and try again.

Shell Cabs:

We can choose from 3 Packages: CShell XAML, CShell Splash, and Splash Shell. It's down to you what you want, just don't apply all 3 shells! These are located in the "Merged" folder of the Downloaded Pack

  • Splash Shell - This is what everyone already uses, this is the 'normal'/'default' Start menu for W10M 15254 and below

  • CShell XAML - This is the CShell based on XAML start, it includes a new Action Center, Start Menu interactions etc.

  • CShell Splash - This is based on Splash Shell but includes some small visual differences from CShell XAML, just no extra features.

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