Please be aware that Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows Phone. Additionally, UCWeb has stopped updating the Windows Phone version of UC Browser. This means:
As Microsoft began shifting its focus away from Windows Phone 8 toward Windows 10 Mobile (which transitioned to .appx and .appxbundle formats), the official Windows Phone Store began to decay. Eventually, Microsoft shuttered the marketplace entirely, leaving working devices stranded without an official way to download apps.
Added "Visit as PC" (Desktop mode) and flexible browsing modes (text-only, speed mode). How to Install (Sideload) UC Browser XAP uc browser xap
Standard deployment requires one of the following utilities:
: Because of concerns over national security and data privacy, the app has been banned in several countries, most notably India. Installation (Side-loading) Please be aware that Microsoft has officially ended
Because you cannot download this from the official store anymore, you must be careful when downloading .XAP files from third-party websites.
: Allowed users to sync bookmarks and open tabs across different devices via a UC account. Customization Microsoft shuttered the marketplace entirely
UC Browser was lauded as a top alternative to Internet Explorer on Windows Phone, offering several advantages:
It is the Windows Phone equivalent of an .apk file on Android or an .ipa file on Apple's iOS.