Not everyone will get it the same day, though

Mar 31, 2017 04:40 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft will officially kick off the Windows 10 Creators Update rollout on April 11 for PCs, and just like the company told us a few weeks back, phones will not be included in the initial release, as desktop computers are considered a priority right now.

The Redmond-based software giant confirmed today that the Windows 10 Creators Update would be released for phones on April 25, but once again, this is no guarantee that you’ll get it the same day.

Availability for each device depends on a long series of factors, including carrier and region, and Microsoft says that the release for mobile devices will take place in stages as well.

Rollout to complete in “several months”

In other words, it could take weeks or even months until you get the Creators Update, and this time, there will be no way to get it earlier, as is the case on the PC where users can turn to standalone ISOs to install the new OS version.

“Windows Phone will follow the same phased approach, with rollout scheduled to begin April 25. Note that update availability may vary by manufacturer, model, country or region, mobile operator or service provider, specific installed software, hardware limitations and other factors such as feedback from customers,” Microsoft said in a statement today.

On the other hand, the company says it’s aiming to release the Creators Update to all devices within the next “several months,” and although no specifics are provided, it shouldn’t take too long before everyone gets it.

“We’ll iterate this process over a period of several months until all compatible devices running Windows 10 worldwide are offered the Creators Update,” the firm says.

If you can’t wait for Microsoft to push the go-ahead button for the Creators Update on Windows 10 Mobile devices, you can always join the Windows Insider program to see what’s new. Build 15063 is the RTM version and is 99 percent similar to what you’re going to get on launch day, though some bugs are still possible.