


If that list is not comprehensive, click on Add more. Ideally, the ones listed there are your libraries. On the next screen click on Files to select a directory. photos, music and videos, click on one of those icons. Interestingly, you can search for, download and install apps on your phone right from this interface. If your scroll towards the right you will see what’s on the store and on the internet. When you are through to the applications main screen you will see your list of photos, music and videos right there. Do not worry, you can change it later as well. Choose a name if you do not like the default…nobody likes it.īesides, you can choose to set automatic import for photos when your phone is connected. Post this, you will see a screen asking you to give a name to your phone. When you connect for the first time you will be asked if you want to participate in WP app improvement program. Click on the application that is featured in the image below. If it does not, search for the app by going to Start Screen and typing windows phone. Once you have the software in place and you connect the device to your machine it should launch the app on its own. To connect your phone to the PC use the USB cable that came with your pack when you bought your phone. If you own a Mac there is a dedicated Windows Phone app for you. If you are using Windows Phone 7.x you will need the Zune software. You can search the Store to download it or you may simply connect your phone to your PC and trigger automatic download. Windows Phone app for desktop is what bridges the gap between your phone and your computer. Note: The Windows Phone 8 device used for this post is Nokia Lumia 920. Probably the most compelling reason if you ask me.Ĭontinuing with our series of posts on Windows Phone 8, today we will see how to sync it with a Windows 8 PC. And that’s one of the reasons to buy a smartphone. If you have taken care of settings and sync options properly you will never have to worry about any of these. I am talking about data like documents, contacts, pictures, videos and music. Keeping the various devices you own and services you are registered with in sync is one of the best ways to stay abreast with all information you need.
