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    Sync your Windows Phone

    When it comes to syncing your stuff—media, documents, contacts and calendar, etc.—between your Windows Phone and your PC, there are lots of ways to do it. We'll walk you through your options.

    Notes
    • If you have Windows 10 on your PC, use the built-in Phone Companion app to learn how to automatically get the things you love from your PC to your phone or tablet. Search for "Phone Companion" in the search box on your PC's taskbar to open it. Learn more about Phone Companion. (Uninstalled the app? Get it here.)
    • This topic is about Windows Phone 8.1. If your phone is running Windows Phone 8, some options and icons may look a little different and some features may not be available. Check to see which software version you have and find out if an update is available.
    Sync using Windows Phone app for desktop
    The Windows Phone app for desktop lets you sync music, podcasts, photos, and videos between your phone and your Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7 PC as well as add ringtones to your phone. You can also choose to sync with your Windows Libraries or with iTunes.
    Note
    The Windows Phone app for desktop is not available in all countries or regions.

    Sync music
    1.  In the Windows Phone app for desktop, in the upper-right corner, click PC, then click Music.
    2. Make sure the Sync music check box is selected.
    3. Do one of the following:
    • To sync some of your collection, select any playlists, genres, artists, or albums you want to sync.
    • To sync your entire music collection, select the Sync all music check box.Click Sync.
           4.Notes

    Sync podcasts
    1. In the Windows Phone app for desktop, in the upper-right corner, click PC, then click Podcasts.
    2. Make sure the Sync podcasts check box is selected.
    3. In the Sync list, choose how many episodes you want to sync and whether you want to sync unplayed episodes only.
    4. Do one of the following:
    • To sync some of your podcasts, select the ones you want to sync.
    • To sync all of your podcasts, select the Sync all podcasts check box.
          5.Click Sync.

    Add ringtones
    The Windows Phone app for desktop can tell which of your songs will work as ringtones.
    1. In the Windows Phone app for desktop, in the upper-right corner, click PC, then click Ringtones.
    2. Select any of the songs you'd like to use as ringtones on your phone, then click Add.

    You can assign ringtones to events on your phone like notifications or reminders and to contacts for when they call or text you. To learn more about assigning ringtones on your phone, see Ringtones, sounds, and volume.

    Save music or podcasts to your PC, or delete them from your phone
    1. In the Windows Phone app for desktop, in the upper-right corner, click Phone, and then click Music or Podcasts.
    2. Select the items or folders you want to delete or move. (If the options don't appear automatically, click or swipe up from the bottom of the screen to show them.)
    3. Click either Save to PC or Delete.
    Copy your iTunes music to your phone
    Feeling attached to your iTunes collection? Don't worry—you can bring it along to your Windows Phone. If you have a PC running Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7, you can copy your iTunes music to your phone using the Windows Phone app for desktop.
    1. In the Windows Phone app for desktop, click Settings.
    2. Under Sync music, videos, and more from, select iTunes.
    You can now copy your iTunes library to your Windows Phone in the Windows Phone app for desktop.
    Sync photos and videos you've taken
    1. In the Windows Phone app for desktop, in the upper-right corner, click PC, then click Photos.
    2. Make sure the Sync photos check box is selected.
    3. If you also want to sync the videos you've taken, select Include your videos.
    4. Do one of the following:
    • To sync some of your photos and videos, select any folders you want to sync.
    • To sync all your photos and videos, select the Sync all photos check box.
           5.Click Sync.

    Sync an email account
    When you sync your email account, all of the information from that account will be updated, including folders, calendars, and tasks.
    1. On Start , tap the email account you want to sync (for example, Outlook, Google, or a linked inbox).
    2. Tap Sync Sync icon. If you're in a linked inbox, all of the linked accounts will be synced.
    3. When your email is done syncing, you'll see a message at the top of your screen that it's up to date.
    sync  contacts and calendar
    There are two ways to sync your Microsoft Office Outlook contacts and calendar information to your Windows Phone. The right method for you depends on whether or not you use Outlook with Microsoft Exchange. (Exchange is what many organizations use to provide email, calendars, tasks, and contacts.)
    1. If you use Outlook with Exchange (this is typically the case if you use Outlook at work), setting up contact and calendar syncing is straightforward. Go to Settings Settings Icon > Email + accounts > Add an account to add the account, then tap the account in the Email + accounts list and change the sync settings.
    2. If you use Outlook without Exchange (this is typically the case if you use Outlook at home), setting up contact and calendar syncing takes a few more steps. To learn how, see Sync your Outlook contacts to Windows Phone.

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