How to download Windows 10 Mobile on Lumia 520

To fix Windows 10 Mobile Download Stuck at 0% or certain percentage bug, start with a soft reset, as it often resolves the problem. Set your lock screen timeout to “Never” to maintain a strong connection, and put your phone on charge to help initiate the download.

In our tests, Windows Latest observed that our Windows 10 Mobile download gets stuck, leaving us clueless. If you’re experiencing issues with Windows 10 Mobile updates not downloading and getting stuck at a certain percentage, you’re in the right place.

What could be causing Windows 10 Mobile updates to get stuck?

Here are some possible reasons:

  • Connection to Windows Update Server is weak
  • The update is downloading but showing an incorrect download percentage

Steps to fix Windows 10 Mobile download stuck bug:

To resolve any of the above issues, try the following steps tested by WindowsLatest.com:

  1. Try a soft reset – In most cases, a soft reset is enough to fix the issue.
  2. Set your phone lock screen timeout to “Never” – This will help maintain a strong connection and often resolves connection problems.
  3. Put your phone on charge – This can sometimes initiate the download process.
  4. Use apps that consume minimal data, like Facebook or Twitter – This can help boost the download percentage.
  5. Check your Wi-Fi connection – It’s always best to have a fast, stable internet connection. If necessary, switch to a 3G or broadband network.
  6. Avoid interrupting the download – If the download is taking a long time, let it continue overnight. Set your phone on charge with the lock screen timeout set to “Never.” After about 8 hours, the download should complete successfully.
  7. If nothing helps, reset your phone – After resetting, try downloading the update again using the steps above.

Remember, this guide works for both Windows Phone 8.1 to Windows 10 Mobile upgrades and Windows 10 Mobile to Insider builds.

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