Despite Microsoft’s early abandonment of Windows 10 Mobile, which ceded the mobile market to Google Android and Apple iOS, there are still hardcore third-party Windows on ARM porters working to keep it alive. The latest news is that WOA-Project contributors have brought Windows 11-based Wi-Fi and GPS support to the Microsoft Surface Duo dual-screen smartphone.
Screenshot (from: GitHub)
Led by veteran developer Gustave Monce and others, the WOA-Project has continued to improve Windows on ARM driver support for the Surface Duo.
Despite the fact that the native Surface Duo comes with a custom Android-based “Field” bootloader, WOA-Project contributors have worked hard to bring full support for Windows 11 to it.
In Version 2207.32, updated last Sunday (July 10), the Surface Duo has received Wi-Fi wireless networking, cellular mobile data, and GPS location capabilities.
If all goes well, developers will soon bring phone call support to it as well. And the camera, which is currently unavailable, is just one step away from being unblocked.
The following are the main changes in the new version of WOA-Project / SurfaceDuo-Drivers (2207.32).
● Wi-Fi is now working properly, Mac address retrieval to be added.
● Cellular mobile data also works properly, supporting LTE-A / LTE / HSDPA+ / HSDPA / EDGE / GPRS.
● SMS function works normally, and you can send and receive messages through the app normally.
● Support for call, VoLTE, RCS, etc. will be introduced in subsequent versions.
ESIM card function is supported.
GPS location function is working normally.
Although the drivers are not yet complete and there are some known issues, if you can’t wait to try Windows 11 on your Surface Duo, please go to the GitHub page for a full tutorial.
