Official revival on windows phone 7 is here

The Windows Phone Revival Project aims to breathe new life into these devices by providing revived apps, and providing custom extended support. Instead of retiring or throwing away your windows phone 7 devices, why not join us? to bring it back as it's prime age!

Which types of devices are supported?

Devices Variant / Brand	Sideload / Jailbreak availability
Nokia Lumia 800 / 710	Yes (Custom ROM, eg. Rainbow Mod)
Samsung Omnia W / Focus	Yes (Interop Unlock)
HTC Devices	Partitially (Custom firmware in our group)
LG Devices	No (As of updated 17/12/2025)
Dell, Alcatel, Fujitsu, ZTE, and others..	No (As of updated 17/12/2025)

To check the end-of-support dates for all versions of Windows Phone, check for the supported list in our official revival group/a>.

⚠️ Notice

Apps:

• Technical support of any issue
• Software updates
• Security updates or fixes

While you could continue to use your phone, without continued software and security updates your device is at greater risk for viruses and malware. We recommend moving to a supported mobile platform.

Can I still use Windows Phone 7?

Yes. If you continue to use an unsupported version of Windows Phone, your phone will still work, but it's more vulnerable to security risks and viruses. Your phone will continue to start and run, but you won't receive software updates, including security updates, from Microsoft.

For more information about the support policy, see the Microsoft support lifecycle policy FAQ.

What are my options for moving to a supported platform?

Alternative options

There are a few paths you can take:

1. Purchase a new smartphone - Modern devices running iOS or Android offer the latest features, security updates, and app compatibility. This is the most straightforward option.
2. Check if your Windows Phone can be upgraded - Some Windows Phone 7 devices might be eligible for an upgrade to Windows Phone 8 or 8.1, though these versions are also no longer supported. Check with your device manufacturer for specific upgrade paths.
3. Continue using your current device with limitations - Understand that you're using the device at your own risk without security updates or new app compatibility.

How do I transfer my data to a new device?

It's important to back up your data before moving to a new device. Here are some options:

Using Microsoft services

If you used a Microsoft account with your Windows Phone 7:

• Contacts and Calendar - These may be synced to your Microsoft account and accessible at outlook.com
• OneDrive photos - If you used OneDrive, your photos may already be backed up in the cloud
• Email - Your email settings and messages may be accessible through your email provider

Manual transfer

For other data:

• Photos and videos - Connect your phone to a computer via USB and copy files manually
• Text messages - Unfortunately, there's no built-in method to transfer text messages from Windows Phone 7 to other platforms
• App data - Most app data cannot be transferred due to platform differences and app discontinuation

Is there a free upgrade from Windows Phone 7?

There are no free upgrade paths from Windows Phone 7 to current mobile platforms (iOS or Android). Some Windows Phone 7 devices received a free update to Windows Phone 7.8, but this version is also no longer supported.

The transition from Windows Phone 7 to a modern smartphone platform will require purchasing a new device or potentially purchasing software if moving to a newer (but still unsupported) version of Windows Phone.