Windows Phone 8 was released by Microsoft in October and devices are available since November. Windows Phone 8 comes with major improvements in features and also new features are added. Apart from the phone features, one of the other major change is that the dependency on Zune software is removed and a new app for Windows Phone 8 sync for Windows and Mac has been released. So this makes it much more easier to move photos, videos and also other files.
Just like Zune software the new apps have option to automatically sync new files on the phone to PC and hence each time you connect the phone, files are transferred. Below are the options available for you to transfer files to and from Windows Phone 8 to PC.
Ways to Sync Files to and from Windows Phone 8 to PC
1. Windows Phone Tool for Windows 8:
This app as the name indicates, is only compatible with Windows 8 and Windows RT devices and comes with a metro UI. The app can automatically copy photos and videos to your computer when you plug in your phone. You can move music, photos, videos, and ringtones between your phone and your computer. The app also suggests the best apps from the marketplace which you can install on Windows Phone.
You can download the app from here.
2. Windows Phone Desktop app:
This app is compatible with all versions of Windows, including Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista and XP. This app is similar to the Windows 8 app, but comes with more features which includes ability to sync music, photos, videos, and ringtones between your phone and your computer and also sync with iTunes. You can also find songs that will work as ringtones and add them to your phone.
You can download the app from here.
3. Using Windows Explorer
This option is available for all Windows Phone 8 users, you can now copy files manually to the phone from Windows Explorer. You do not have to install any software or tools and once you connect the phone, you can see it listed as a removable drive in Windows Explorer. The Windows Explorer can access music, videos, documents, ringtones and pictures.
All the three methods have its own advantages, so you can choose the best one which suits you.
