Is the Windows Phone Store still available?

The Windows Phone Store officially shuts down today (via Neowin). Following the shutdown, you will no longer be able to download apps from the store. Windows Phone 8.1 has been out of official support for well over a year, but the shut down of the Windows Phone Store kills the operating system off even more.

How do I download apps on Microsoft Lumia?

Download Apps & Games

  1. The Windows Phone Store provides access to the latest music, apps, games and more to all Microsoft account holders.
  2. To search, tap the Search icon.
  3. Enter the Desired app name, then tap the Search icon.
  4. Tap the Desired app.
  5. Tap Install.
  6. The app will appear in your Apps list, tap the App to open.

What is the Windows Phone app store called?

Microsoft Store
Windows Phone Apps – Microsoft Store.

How do I download the app store on my Nokia Lumia?

Swipe left

  1. Swipe left.
  2. Scroll to and select Store.
  3. Select the Search button.
  4. Enter the app name and select Enter. facebook.
  5. Select the app.
  6. Select install.
  7. Select allow. The app will ask for permission to access some of the information and functions in your phone.
  8. Wait for the installation process to finish.

How do I install apps on my Windows phone?

How to download apps on a Windows phone

  1. Read on to learn how to:
  2. Follow these step by step instructions to download apps on a Windows 10 phone.
  3. Step 1: On the Start screen, scroll down to ‘Marketplace’.
  4. Step 2: Tap ‘applications’.
  5. Step 3: Tap on the app you want and then tap ‘Install’ at the bottom of the screen.

How can I download Windows apps without store?

How to install Windows 10 apps without the Windows Store

  1. Install Windows 10 apps without the Windows Store.
  2. Click the Windows Start button and select Settings.
  3. Navigate to Update & security and For developers.
  4. Click the button next to ‘Sideload apps’.
  5. Click Yes to agree to sideloading.