Are you an Android user? Do you ever be jealous with iOS users when they are syncing iPhone to their computers using iTunes? Well be jealous no more!! There is a damn small free tool allowing you to do any tasks about transferring almost anything from your Android to PC and vice versa. This tool we are talking about is known as “MobileGo” by Wondershare.
MobileGo (currently v2.0.0) works like iTunes but this one is for Android. It means, if you are wondering:
- how to sync Android to PC and vice versa..
- how to backup your phone’s contact, apps, messages, calls..
- how to restore them back..
- how to transfer files from PC to Android and vice versa
- how to organize music, videos/ movies and photos..
- how to import or export contacts..
- how to install or uninstall apps on Android from PC..
- how to manage all files in phone’s SD card..
then this Windows-based program is perfectly what you want.
Generally you can also make backup of your Android phone to a file stored in SD card using on-device app like Titanium Backup Pro. But using this tool will enhance your experience in creating and restoring backup as well as organizing all your phone’s data. And if you are already familiar syncing your iPhone with iTunes, using MobileGo is basically like using iTunes but this one is for Android.
Download Installer
MobileGo is a beta version of Wondershare Android Manager. This app works on Windows 7, XP, 2003 and Win Vista. You can download MobileGo v2.0.0 .exe file here (direct link) or visit its official page here.
Once downloaded, simply double-click the installer to start the installation. Nothing is weird and installation process is just straight forward.
How To Backup Your Phone
Step 1.
Once installed, give the app a try. Launch it up and connect your handset to.
Step 2.
You’ll see your device name and the “Backup” and “Restore” buttons in the main page of the app. Go ahead click on that “Backup” button to start.
Step 3.
Before it starts, a dialog box will appear asking you which part of your phone’s content you want to create backup from. FYI: As a Swiss Army Knife for your Android phone, Wondershare Mobile Go is capable to backup: Contacts list, SMS Messages, Calendar, Phone call logs, Playlist Info, and Apps.
Step 4.
Once you’ve decided which contents you want to backup, simply hit the “Browse” button to choose where’s the backup file(s) location will be stored to. And once everything’s set, click that “Backup” button.
Step 5.
That’s it. Sit tight and wait for the backup process till finish.
How To Restore Backup File To Your Phone
Step 1.
Connect your handset to computer then launch MobileGo app.
Step 2.
You’ll see your device name and the “Backup” and “Restore” buttons in the main page of the app. Go ahead click on that “Restore” button to start.
Step 3.
A dialog box will appear asking you which backup file(s) you wish to restore. But wait, there is another best part of MobileGo. This app also allows you to add additional contents (media, apps, etc) to transfer along with the backup file to your phone. To do that, click the “Add Folder” button.
Step 4.
Once everything’s set, go ahead click that “Restore” button.
Step 5.
Sit tight and wait till the process finished. How long the process will occur depends on how big the backup file is.
Install or Uninstall Apps From PC To Android
Another useful feature of MobileGo is its ability to install or uninstall apps right from your PC. To do that follow…
Step 1.
Connect your handset to computer then launch MobileGo app.
Step 2.
You’ll see your device name in the left pane (just like iTunes huh?) then click on “Apps” menu which also in the left pane.
Step 3.
You’ll now be in the Apps page which you can see Install, Uninstall, Export and Refresh menu there.
Step 4.
Go ahead click the “Install” button and a Windows file browser will appear allowing you to choose which apps you wish to install (in a form of .apk file). You can choose any .apk files stored in either your PC’s HDD or your Phone’s SD card.
Step 5.
Click an install package to begin install, and that’s it.
Step 6.
To uninstall apps, simply tick the app(s) you wish to uninstall followed by clicking the “Uninstall” button. You may need to confirm your selection and if you’re sure, simply hit the “Yes” button.
Some Other Advantages
With this app you can also send text messages via your PC directly. Simply hit the “SMS” menu in the left pane followed by clicking “New” button in the top menu.
Anytime you wish to manage / organize all contacts in your phone, MobileGo also allows you to do that via “Contacts” menu in the left pane and MobileGo will displays a full list of all available contacts in your phone. Here you import contacts from vCard files, Outlook Express, Windows Address Book, Windows Mail and Outlook 2003/2007/2010. The best part, you can use “De-duplicate” button in the top menu to find and delete any duplicate entries.
Another highlighted feature of MobileGo is its ability to sync your phone to PC via Wifi (wireless network). So I believe there will be no more reasons for you to jealous with iTunes.
Wondershare MobileGo supports almost any Android devices (HTC, Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, ZTE, LG, HUAWEI, Dell, Acer, Asus, etc.) running Google Android 2.1, Android 2.2 Froyo, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, Android 3.0 Honeycomb and Android 4.0 ICS.
Go ahead download and give it a try now. It’s free and really useful. I’m sure there are many other advantages you can discover within this Windows-based Android syncing utility.
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