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Microsoft ActiveSync available for Windows phone 7.5

The Microsoft ActiveSync was a very good way to synchronize Office Outlook and Windows phone. I suggest to put this software up to date.
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12 comments · Sync · Flag idea as inappropriate… · Admin →
Windows 8 phone full synch with outlook - PLEASE!!!!!!

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Were almost in 2013 and still no full sych option for outlook and phone or tablet? What's up MS, what is the problem here? You have hoards of business users (especially stand alone like me) and we have desperately been waiting for a simple solution to have our phones/tablets synch with all the features of outlook we organize our lives around.

If you want to keep and build loyal MS customers, start by addressing this major need, PLEASE! I saw the new Windows 8 phones were out and was potentially interested in buying for the whole family unitl I found out these still do not offer full synch with outlook or have an outlook lite. This is really riduclous and completely ignores the needs of your business users. So, I won't be buying Windows phones and am going to make the plunge to Apple for everything despite the learning curve hassle.

I am stunned how much MS is out of touch with simple needs like this--my 14-year old Palm Pilot was a better synch solution than what you have now.

My suggesstion: Get this resolved immediately and even better get a cloud solution as well. I would also suggest you start answering the phone and talking to customers and helping with solutions to their needs--Apple has been extremely helpful answering my questions and I can't even find a contact number for you.. At this point, I'm a lost customer. I love your Outlook and Office products, but I'm tired of waiting for MS to get on the ball.

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Were almost in 2013 and still no full sych option for outlook and phone or tablet? What's up MS, what is the problem here? You have hoards of business users (especially stand alone like me) and we have desperately been waiting for a simple solution to have our phones/tablets synch with all the features of outlook we organize our lives around.

If you want to keep and build loyal MS customers, start by addressing this major need, PLEASE! I saw the new Windows 8 phones were out and was potentially interested in buying for the whole family unitl I…
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Sync SMS to Cloud

Sync SMS, MMS to Cloud like Contact
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Sync with Zune over wifi whenever you want

This feature shouldn't be only allowed when you charge. You should be able to connect and disconnect from Zune whenever you are on Wifi
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Windows Phones should Sync Text messages to Windows 8 PC's message app using Skydrive/Live accounts

When using windows 8, I should be able to receive all incoming text messages for my linked windows phone right on my messages application. I thought maybe the system could use a linked email or skydrive account to continuously sync the messages to the computer.
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Bring Zune sync back to WP8

The best and easiest way to sync my files has been using Zune. You don't have to use the name if you hate it that much(MS!), you can rebrand it.

I hate using that other sync thing. It's terrible and it's extremely confusing. It's hard to find my albums, pics and video vs using Zune I had evertyhing there. I can choose what I want without having to go look for what ever I want through my pc.
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Save email attachments and browser downloads in skydrive

Saving attachments and browser downloads directly in Skydrive, would make life easier and save a lof of time for users.
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Wireless sync for Mac users.

Already present in Zune for Windows, add wireless sync to Windows Phone 7 Connector for Macs.
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replace zune desktop software with something like itunes...zune is very ugly - i hate to use it!

replace zune desktop software with something like itunes...zune is very ugly - i hate to use it!
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Please!!! Local sync with Outlook, OneNote, and folders either via USB or local wireless network! Please!!!

Please!!! Local sync with Outlook, OneNote, and folders either via USB or local wireless network! Please!!! I'm still waiting to upgrade from 6.5 because 7 does not support this.
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Data synchronization with desktop pc

Like there was in Nokia PC Suite, the contact list, tasks and sms synced with the pc at each connection. With possibility to send messages
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sync directly to the pc with Active Sync 4.5

I have been syncing my Windows devices (from pocket PC to WM6.5 OS's) to my pc since 2002. Shame on MS for WM7 & WM7.5!
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Favorites Syncing Windows 8 & Windows Phone 8

Please allow for syncing of favorites between Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8. Why this is missing I have no idea you know people are going to ask for it.
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Sync with other OS platforms like Linux, BSD, etc.

I use different OS's for different projects and being able to sync with BSD or Linux and not just Mac and PC would be great
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Sync to iCloud / Mac OS

Sync to iCloud / Mac OS
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Sync to Outlook for non-exchange users

Sync To Outlook for users without corporate exchange e-mail accounts just like it was with windows 6.0 . Also "Outlook Connector" is non-automatic and problematic.
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Integrate Apple's calendar, contacts and mail services into Windows Phone - i.e. allow me to sync with iCal and Apple Mail, etc.
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Synch photo with SkyDrive only when there wi-fi connection

Synch photo with SkyDrive only when there wi-fi connection
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Sync outlook tasks with the to do list in Windows live calendar and windows phone * Without Exchange

allow syncing of tasks for non Exchange users between Outlook and the to do list in Windows live calendar. this will then sync to windows
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Sync with PC on demand over WiFi

We should be able to force a sync with Zune/PC over WiFi at the press of a button even when not charging.
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Microsoft ActiveSync available for Windows phone 7.5

Windows 8 phone full synch with outlook - PLEASE!!!!!!

Sync SMS to Cloud

Sync with Zune over wifi whenever you want

Windows Phones should Sync Text messages to Windows 8 PC's message app using Skydrive/Live accounts

Bring Zune sync back to WP8

Save email attachments and browser downloads in skydrive

Wireless sync for Mac users.

replace zune desktop software with something like itunes...zune is very ugly - i hate to use it!

Please!!! Local sync with Outlook, OneNote, and folders either via USB or local wireless network! Please!!!

Data synchronization with desktop pc

sync directly to the pc with Active Sync 4.5

Favorites Syncing Windows 8 & Windows Phone 8

Sync with other OS platforms like Linux, BSD, etc.

Sync to iCloud / Mac OS

Sync to Outlook for non-exchange users

Integrate Apple's calendar, contacts and mail services into Windows Phone - i.e. allow me to sync with iCal and Apple Mail, etc.

Synch photo with SkyDrive only when there wi-fi connection

Sync outlook tasks with the to do list in Windows live calendar and windows phone * Without Exchange

Sync with PC on demand over WiFi

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