Restore your smartphone’s OS to a previous version if any errors or crashes were encountered when you upgraded it to Windows 8, 8.1 or 10.
- Windows Device Recovery Tool
- Version :3.11.34101
- License :Freeware
- OS :Windows All
- Publisher :Microsoft
📱 What is the Windows Device Recovery Tool?
The Windows Device Recovery Tool (WDRT) is an official Microsoft utility that helps you recover and reset Windows phones and some Lumia devices if they are not working properly, stuck in a boot loop, or failing to update. It installs the latest official firmware (OS) on your device.
✅ Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 💾 Firmware reinstall | Re-flash official Windows Phone firmware |
| 🛠️ Fix software problems | Solve issues like bricked phones, crashes, or failed updates |
| 🔄 Restore factory settings | Wipes device and returns to original software state |
| 📱 Supports many Lumia and some Microsoft phones | Including Lumia 520, 920, 950, 650, and others |
| 🔍 Detect devices automatically | Connect phone via USB and tool recognizes it |
🖥️ How to Use Windows Device Recovery Tool
🔹 Step 1: Download and Install
- Download from Microsoft official site:
👉 Windows Device Recovery Tool Download - Install the tool on your Windows PC.
🔹 Step 2: Connect Your Phone
- Use a USB cable to connect your Windows phone or Lumia device to the PC.
- The tool should automatically detect your phone.
- If it doesn’t detect automatically, try:
- Restarting the phone in recovery mode
- Using a different USB port or cable
🔹 Step 3: Recover or Reset Your Phone
- The tool will display the device model and available firmware.
- Click Install software or Reinstall software.
- Follow on-screen instructions.
- Wait while the software downloads and installs the firmware to your device.
- Do not disconnect the phone until the process completes.
🔹 Step 4: Finish and Setup
- After flashing, your phone will restart with the factory-fresh Windows OS.
- Follow initial device setup on the phone.
📌 Notes
- The recovery process erases all data on the device.
- Works only with supported devices. Check device list on Microsoft’s page.
- Useful if phone:
- Won’t boot
- Is stuck in a boot loop
- Has corrupt OS after update failure
- Is locked or unusable
⚠️ Troubleshooting Tips
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Phone not detected | Try pressing and holding Volume Down + Power during connection to enter recovery mode |
| Software download stuck | Check your internet connection |
| Recovery fails | Try reinstalling the recovery tool or use a different PC |