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56 Sync and Backup
Sync and Backup
Keeping things in sync
It's easy to get your photos, videos, music, documents, and more from your computer to your phone (and vice versa).
If you have a... Do this...
Windows 8 PC Plug your phone into your computer with the cable, and the Windows Phone app will install automatically.
Windows 7 PC Plug your phone into your computer with the cable. A link will appear to install the Windows Phone app.
Mac® | Get the Windows Phone app from the Mac App Store. |
To learn more about finding the right app, go to WindowsPhone.com.
Backing up your files
When you sign in with your Microsoft account, you'll be able to save things to an online service such as SkyDrive.
When you set up backups on your phone, you can:
§Automatically upload your photos and videos to SkyDrive so you can see them from anywhere you can access the web.
§Sync your SMS and MMS messages to Hotmail® so you have a backup, just in case.
§Create backups of your phone’s settings, including the list of apps you’ve installed, your theme color, Internet Explorer® favorites, accounts, and more.
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