It seems that Microsoft has high hopes for its upcoming mobile operating system, Windows 10. But then little by little we are learning new details about the future OS, yesterday it was reported that the Redmond company has recently disclosed its intention of pushing a version of Windows 10 that can be installed on Android devices. But instead of being a simple concept behind the closed doors of Redmond, this process is already being tested by some users.
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Indeed, a small group of owners of the Xiaomi Mi 4, an Android smartphone impressive enough, seems to be ability to run Windows 10 . Microsoft have created a custom ROM designed to replace the Android operating system, much like CyanogenMod. However, as CyanogenMod is heavily based on the stock version of Android, the ROM will be based on Microsoft Windows 10.
This means that after installing the ROM Windows 10 on the Xiaomi Mi 4, users can reboot and find no trace of Android . Instead, they will see an operating system that looks and behaves like Windows 10, with all Microsoft applications and services.
As you can imagine, this will not be a version of Windows 10 similar to what can be found on a Windows Phone, but for all intents and purposes, it will offer an almost identical experience.
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By creating a custom ROM for Android devices, Microsoft could easily wear its new operating system for a wide range of existing smartphones and tablets , rather than waiting for manufacturers to produce their own Windows Phone smartphones - which happens not very often.
This could also explain why a partnership between Microsoft and Cyanogen was previously touted, especially with the rumor that Microsoft wanted to invest $ 70 million to acquire the company. Although the investment does not take place, it was the beginning of a desire for Microsoft to go on the custom ROM area.
By offering a ROM Windows 10 to the owners of Xiaomi Mi 4, Microsoft can assess how Android owners can go under Windows 10. As Microsoft 's said in a statement, "Xiaomi Mi 4 users will have the ability to flash their smartphone with the new Windows 10 and provide feedback to Microsoft Xiaomi and their experience " .
The choice of a Chinese brand is not a coincidence, since Chinese consumers are more willing to install custom ROM on their devices, with a number of Android alternatives freely available. Indeed, the fact that they have applications that are otherwise limited to the Google Play Store in China often oscillate people to download an alternative.
But what about for Xiaomi? The company is not particularly married to Google, and despite the use of Android as the operating system, Xiaomi has emphasized that this is not a political movement. The company simply wants to offer its customers more choices.
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In assessing how users react to the migration of Android to Windows 10, this will give Microsoft a good idea of the challenges it will face in trying to convince people to take the plunge.
Make the process of tilting the operating system as simple as possible is a good start, and if the Windows ROM 10 is free, people might want to try it before upgrading to Windows 10. This in itself would be a victory for Microsoft .
Nevertheless, we must not delude ourselves that Windows 10 will arrive to counter Android in a short period of time, but with an improved ecosystem of applications and better synergy between desktop computers and mobile devices in Windows 10 , Microsoft could be on track .
Microsoft has not confirmed the release of the ROM and claims that its availability will be announced in the coming months.
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Indeed, a small group of owners of the Xiaomi Mi 4, an Android smartphone impressive enough, seems to be ability to run Windows 10 . Microsoft have created a custom ROM designed to replace the Android operating system, much like CyanogenMod. However, as CyanogenMod is heavily based on the stock version of Android, the ROM will be based on Microsoft Windows 10.
As you can imagine, this will not be a version of Windows 10 similar to what can be found on a Windows Phone, but for all intents and purposes, it will offer an almost identical experience.
Microsoft madness method
By creating a custom ROM for Android devices, Microsoft could easily wear its new operating system for a wide range of existing smartphones and tablets , rather than waiting for manufacturers to produce their own Windows Phone smartphones - which happens not very often.
By offering a ROM Windows 10 to the owners of Xiaomi Mi 4, Microsoft can assess how Android owners can go under Windows 10. As Microsoft 's said in a statement, "Xiaomi Mi 4 users will have the ability to flash their smartphone with the new Windows 10 and provide feedback to Microsoft Xiaomi and their experience " .
The choice of a Chinese brand is not a coincidence, since Chinese consumers are more willing to install custom ROM on their devices, with a number of Android alternatives freely available. Indeed, the fact that they have applications that are otherwise limited to the Google Play Store in China often oscillate people to download an alternative.
But what about for Xiaomi? The company is not particularly married to Google, and despite the use of Android as the operating system, Xiaomi has emphasized that this is not a political movement. The company simply wants to offer its customers more choices.
Would you like to change?
In assessing how users react to the migration of Android to Windows 10, this will give Microsoft a good idea of the challenges it will face in trying to convince people to take the plunge.
Make the process of tilting the operating system as simple as possible is a good start, and if the Windows ROM 10 is free, people might want to try it before upgrading to Windows 10. This in itself would be a victory for Microsoft .
Nevertheless, we must not delude ourselves that Windows 10 will arrive to counter Android in a short period of time, but with an improved ecosystem of applications and better synergy between desktop computers and mobile devices in Windows 10 , Microsoft could be on track .
Microsoft has not confirmed the release of the ROM and claims that its availability will be announced in the coming months.