Sync Windows 10 with Android and iOS - so it'll work
You can sync numerous files between Windows 10 and Android or iOS, including photos, memos, calendars and Word files. Windows 10 even helps you with many settings, so that once you have set it up, you always have your data at hand on all devices.
Sync Windows 10 with Android smartphones and iPhones
The following files are already supported for synchronization between Windows 10 and Android or iOS:
- Word / Excel / PowerPoint: You can also open and edit the popular office applications on your smartphone. The data is then automatically synchronized when you log in with your Microsoft account.
- Images: With the new "Companion for phone" service, your photos are also transferred between the smartphone and the computer. After one-time setup, this happens automatically.
- Calendar: If you use an Outlook calendar, you can also set up synchronization via "Companion for phone". Good instructions for Google and iCloud calendars can be found on this page.
- Memos / Notes: All thoughts can be recorded on the go with OneNote Mobil and called up later on the PC. The service is also set up via "companion for telephone".
- Synchronize music: In the near future Groove Music will also be activated for synchronization with the Android smartphone and iPhone. The setup then also runs via "Companion for phone", so that you can also listen to your own music more easily via the Groove apps.
Windows 10: Sync data via apps
Some files cannot (yet) be synchronized with Windows 10's "companion for phone" service. You should therefore use third-party apps here.
- FolderSync: This is the top app for Android smartphones to bring together data from multiple cloud storage services: Google Drive, Dropbox and Co. in one app.
- MyPhoneExplorer: While "companion for phone" is limited to Microsoft services, this app can also synchronize the most common other programs. These include Thunderbird and Lotus Notes.
- iTunes and CopyTransManager: For iOS you can also use CopyTransManager in addition to iTunes. The tool expands the range of files by numerous file formats.
- In our photo gallery you will find the individual steps for synchronization.