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Universal apps, also known as Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, are a key part of Microsoft's vision for a single app ecosystem across Windows 10 devices, including PCs, tablets, phones, Xbox One, HoloLens, and IoT devices like Raspberry Pi. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the transition from desktop apps to UWP using the Desktop Bridge and Desktop App Converter, as well as challenges with deploying universal apps to Windows Phone 10, including developer licensing errors. Topics also include the limitations of Windows 10 Mobile upgrades for Windows Phone 8 devices, and real-world examples like the PGA TOUR building custom universal apps to engage fans. Developers often encounter issues with file access permissions in universal apps, such as saving to text files, and seek guidance on controlling IoT devices from universal apps.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 10 Mobile Upgrade Promise vs Reality: Preview Limits Explained

    Microsoft’s early public messaging around Windows 10 for phones promised a sweeping upgrade path for existing Windows Phone 8 devices, but the reality that followed was more complicated: the company did state that the majority of Lumia phones could be upgraded to Windows 10 while limiting the...
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    • carrier-compatibility cross-device end of support enterprise it lumia lumia denim mdm microsoft communication oem partnerships os upgrade partition-stitching technical preview universal apps upgrade advisor upgrade eligibility upgrade path windows 10 mobile windows insider windows phone 8.1
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    • Forum: Windows News
  2. K

    Windows 10 Can't save to text file with visual c# universal app

    Link Removed 0 I can't save any changes to the text file settings.txt , but reading the file works. The code is private async void LedShow_Loaded(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e) { var path = @"settings.txt"; var folder =...
    • Kenne76
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    • access denied async programming development issues error message file access file io settings file universal apps visual c# windows storage
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
  3. K

    Windows 10 Windows 10 IoT Unviersal App executable?

    I have Raspberry PI3 with Windows 10 IoT installed and I wan't to control leds that are connected to Raspberry PI3 from another Windows tablet or computer with done with Visual Studio. That much I know it is possible with Universal App. But is it possible to control the leds from an independent...
    • Kenne76
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    • app development iot led control raspberry pi remote access universal apps visual studio windows windows 10 windows tablets
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. K

    Windows 10 Problem to transfer Universal Windows apps to Windows Phone 10?

    I have problem to transfer my Universal Windows apps to Windows Phone 10. When I have Developer mode set on I get this error message: Severity Code Description Project File Line Suppression State Error Error : DEP0001 : Unexpected Error: To install this application you need either a Windows...
    • Kenne76
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    • app transfer deployment error developer license developer mode error hresult sideloading troubleshooting universal apps windows 10 windows phone
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. KyleTheChoux

    Windows 10 What do you guys think about Windows 10?

    In this thread I ask what you guys think of Windows 10 so far. You do not have to answer all these. Do you like or hate hate it? Do you think it will succeed or fail? Sure the Start Menu is back, but do you hate that there are still metro tiles there? Link Removed What do you think of the...
    • KyleTheChoux
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    • chrome desktop failure metro tiles project spartan start menu success tablet universal apps user opinions windows 10
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. kemical

    Microsoft Office 2016 Touch Preview for Windows 10

    Microsoft release demo's of Office 2016 Touch Preview Ref: Link Removed Download links: (You need windows 10 in order to run these demos) Word Link Removed PowerPoint Link Removed Excel Link Removed
    • kemical
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    • app integration demo download excel independent software microsoft microsoft store microsoft surface office 2016 onenote outlook powerpoint small devices tablet technical preview touch optimization touch preview universal apps windows 10 word
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Windows Software
  7. kemical

    Microsoft announces registration for Build 2015, opens on January 22nd at 9:00AM PST

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    • kemical
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    • app build 2015 conference desktop developers development event information microsoft phone platform registration resources san francisco services tablet unified universal apps windows 10 xbox
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Microsoft Products and Community