View source for Sync PC with Windows Phone 8 (via Direct USB)

'''<span style="color:#0000ff"> Works with Windows Phone 8 and 8.1</span>'''


'''<span style="color:#ff0000"> USB sync is not supported on Windows 10 Mobile </span>'''


'''Quick Links'''
::<u>[[Installing_CompanionLink|How to install CompanionLink]]</u>
::<u>[[Registering_CompanionLink|How to register CompanionLink]]</u>

CompanionLink offers a remote configuration service where we will set up everything for you called <u>[http://www.companionlink.com/runstart/| RunStart.]</u>
CompanionLink also provides direct help from our expert technicians through <u>[http://www.companionlink.com/premium/| Premium Support.]</u>

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'''Configure CompanionLink 7 on your PC'''
#Run ''CompanionLink Setup'' from your desktop or start menu and click ''Settings''.
#Select your contact manager from the ''Select your PC or web database...'' drop-down. 
#Select ''Windows Phone 8'' from the ''Select the device you want to sync with...'' drop-down.
#Select ''Direct USB (Mass Storage Mode)'' from the ''Select your sync method...'' drop-down.

'''Configure CompanionLink 6 on your PC'''
#Run ''CompanionLink Setup'' from your desktop or start menu and click ''Settings''.
#Select your contact manager from the ''Select your PC or web database...'' drop-down. 
#Select ''Windows Phone 8'' from the ''Select the device you want to sync with...'' drop-down.
#Select ''Direct USB (Mass Storage Mode)'' from the ''Select your sync method...'' drop-down.

'''Database Configuration Guides'''
::<u>[[Configuring_Outlook|Configuration instructions for Microsoft Outlook]].</u>
::<u>[[Configuring_your_PIM|Configuration instructions for ACT!, Lotus Notes, Palm Desktop, and all other databases]].</u>
::<u>[[CompanionLink_Settings|Configuring Advanced Settings]]</u> allows you to set field mapping, configure database folders, and much more.

'''Configure DejaOffice''' 
#Install DejaOffice from the [http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/dejaoffice/855dd047-aea7-46a6-bf25-0f005414d690 Windows Phone Store]
#Open DejaOffice, then tap ''Settings'', then ''Sync Settings''. 
#Choose ''Direct USB'' as the sync method.
#Optional: Configure DejaOffice to sync with the native Windows Phone 8 People app. 

'''How to sync'''
#Start with your USB cord NOT connected to the Windows Phone 8 device.
#Open CompanionLink on your PC. Do not connect anything at this point.
#Open DejaOffice on your Windows Phone 8 device and tap ''Sync''. 
#Connect your Windows Phone 8 device to your computer with the USB cable when prompted by DejaOffice.
#After CompanionLink is done processing you will see processing on the Windows 8 phone. Once DejaOffice is done syncing it will say ''Synchronization Complete''. Press ''OK''.
#Press ''OK'' on CompanionLink. The sync process is now complete.

<p class="attention">Please Note: Direct USB synchronization is not supported for Windows 8 tablets like the Surface RT and Surface Pro. Direct USB synchronization is not supported for Windows Phone 7 or Windows Phone 10 Mobile devices.</p>