Windows phone app target version

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I've developed a windows phone app, with target version 7.1, what I want to know is that will this app work in windows phone with OS 8 or 8.1?

possible duplicate of [Are windows phone 7 apps compatible on windows phone 8 devices?](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/13724852/are-windows-phone-7-apps-compatible-on-windows-phone-8-devices) — MarcinJuraszek, Dec 27 '13 at 04:41

A.K. · Answer 1 · 2013-12-27T07:45:28.547

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Well, obviously an app targeting version 7 can run in 8 too, as the features available in windows OS 7 are present in windows phone 8 as well but there are many features specific to windows phone 8 or a windows 8 OS which cannot be enjoyed if the app is made in windows 7 OS. Like for an example XNA for windows phone 7 works well in windows phone 8 too but if you go looking at xna for windows phone 8 then you will find that xna comes with new add ons in wp8. Hence I would suggest you to make an updated solution or simultaneously make os specific projects

From the developers POV, I would suggest you to go through this link once.

edited Dec 27 '13 at 07:45

answered Dec 27 '13 at 07:18

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After upgrading to version 8.0 will it work in OS 7 and 7.1?? – user3008134 Dec 31 '13 at 09:08
sorry, but the upgraded solution wont :) – A.K. Dec 31 '13 at 09:13

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 03 '14 at 07:19

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A quick answer to your question is YES. A app with target version 7.x would run in windows phone 8, but with certain limitations. But an app with target version 8 will not run in windows phone 7.

For further details look at this page

answered Jan 03 '14 at 07:19

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