How to Sync Cell Phones

Download a syncing software on your computer., Install the syncing program., Launch the syncing software., Connect your phone to your computer., Wait for the syncing software to detect your phone.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Download a syncing software on your computer.

    You’ll have to download the program that’s compatible to the make and model of the phone you’re using.

    Some of the most commonly used syncing programs for mobile phones are: iTunes – Used for any kind of Apple/iOS devices like iPhones, iPod, or iPads (https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/).

    Samsung Kies – Used to sync your Samsung Android devices with your computer (http://www.samsung.com/ph/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/JSP) HTC Sync Manager – Lets you connect and sync all your HTC devices, both Windows and Android OS, to a PC (http://www.htc.com/us/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx) Microsoft Zune App – Lets you sync any phone that uses a Windows Phone OS to your computer (http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-on-other-devices/windows-phone-7/download) Just click the download links on the pages above to start downloading the installer to your computer.
  2. Step 2: Install the syncing program.

    Double-click on the downloaded file to start installing the syncing program on your computer.

    The installation process will only take a few minutes. , Double-click on its newly created shortcut icon from your desktop to open the application. , Connect the two devices using your phone’s data cable.

    Connect one end of the cable to your phone and the other to your computer’s USB port.

    Data cables are usually included with your phone’s package.

    If your phone came without one inside its package, contact your phone’s manufacturer or its service center and ask how you can get a hold of one. , Right after you connect your phone to your computer, the syncing program should automatically detect it and start syncing your mobile phone with your computer.
  3. Step 3: Launch the syncing software.

  4. Step 4: Connect your phone to your computer.

  5. Step 5: Wait for the syncing software to detect your phone.

Detailed Guide

You’ll have to download the program that’s compatible to the make and model of the phone you’re using.

Some of the most commonly used syncing programs for mobile phones are: iTunes – Used for any kind of Apple/iOS devices like iPhones, iPod, or iPads (https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/).

Samsung Kies – Used to sync your Samsung Android devices with your computer (http://www.samsung.com/ph/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/JSP) HTC Sync Manager – Lets you connect and sync all your HTC devices, both Windows and Android OS, to a PC (http://www.htc.com/us/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx) Microsoft Zune App – Lets you sync any phone that uses a Windows Phone OS to your computer (http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-on-other-devices/windows-phone-7/download) Just click the download links on the pages above to start downloading the installer to your computer.

Double-click on the downloaded file to start installing the syncing program on your computer.

The installation process will only take a few minutes. , Double-click on its newly created shortcut icon from your desktop to open the application. , Connect the two devices using your phone’s data cable.

Connect one end of the cable to your phone and the other to your computer’s USB port.

Data cables are usually included with your phone’s package.

If your phone came without one inside its package, contact your phone’s manufacturer or its service center and ask how you can get a hold of one. , Right after you connect your phone to your computer, the syncing program should automatically detect it and start syncing your mobile phone with your computer.

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