Sync Your Cell Phone Data

Tue May 30, 2006 8:38PM EDT

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Reader JlGoldman1 wants to know if there is a tip or workaround to save your cell phone data without paying a monthly fee to your carrier or another service.

This question is in regard to a post about cell phone backup services provided by U.S Carriers. The main concern for readers seemed to be the recurring monthly charge.

I offered an alternative to paying a monthly fee by suggesting a few devices that would also do the job without monthly fees, and my second alternative is data syncing software to store cell phone data on your computer.

Here is a list of this software:

  • DataPilot Cell Phone Data Transfer Suite: This suite does more than just create a backup of your phone book. It also lets your create and import ringtones, edit images, and check emails on-the-go. You can use this software with up to eight different phone models. It includes up to 9 data cables for different phones.
  • Mobile Action Handset Manager: Lets you transfer and edit your contact lists, pictures, videos, and also works as a mobile phone modem. Compatible with most phones models.
  • Future Dial's Snap Sync: Also allows you to edit and transfer contacts between your cell phone and PC. Compatible with over 270 cell phones. Cable is sold separately.
  • iSync 2 for Mac: Included with Mac OSX Tiger, this software syncs with Motorola, Nokia and Sony Ericsson phones via Bluetooth or USB.

Before you buy this type of software make sure it comes with any necessary cables you need or else you'll end up spending more money. You also want to make sure the software is compatible with your phone.

If you have any other suggestions, feel free to post them in the comments section below. Anyone used the software mentioned in this article? What was your experience?

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  • 9 Posted by markferg@sbcglobal.net on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:07PM EDT Report Abuse

    Many phones can be synched with yahoo to save contacts, calendar items, and photos. http://mobile.yahoo.com/

  • 10 Posted by alltight@swbell.net on Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:51PM EDT Report Abuse

    Tried the Data Pilot software, with all of the different types of connectors, and never could get it work.

  • 13 Posted by mikeguy92@sbcglobal.net on Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:17PM EDT Report Abuse

    I would like to stress the importance of making sure the software comes with cables compatible with your phone, because otherwise they can be hard or impossible to find. Also, make sure that the software AND the cable work with YOUR phone. Other than that, great suggestions for programs, and easy to find, too!

  • 15 Posted by mhadba@pacbell.net on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:17PM EDT Report Abuse

    Do what I did. Get a Palm Treo. It is a little bulky but all your contacts and appointments are backed up to your computer. The phone works great. Dump your PDA and cell phone for this fantastic gadget.

  • 16 Posted by rossinine2 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 8:52PM EDT Report Abuse

    Is there anyway to retrieve old VM messages that were saved on a SIM chip? Cell phone service was changed to a new company and I got a new phone, but want to somehow retrieve a saved VM on my old phone.

  • 17 Posted by generex@sbcglobal.net on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:07PM EDT Report Abuse

    I can't get a dial tone on my cell phone. The rotory seems to be stuck too. Also... Is it possible to get a longer cord? I would like to talk outside, but there is no where to plug it in.

  • 18 Posted by ohtiff on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:43PM EDT Report Abuse

    I too, would like to save text messages -- anyone know how ?

  • 19 Posted by carla_z17 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:18PM EDT Report Abuse

    The helpful store associates at RadioShack can help everyone with their cell-phone Sync needs. I have the Snap-Sync software and cable "It works Great" Thanks RadioShack

  • 20 Posted by ferralez@pacbell.net on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:59PM EDT Report Abuse

    That Datapilot software really really sucks!! If you decide to go that direction, check into the store's return policy where you buy the software. They will most likely not want to give you a refund or exchange. My suggestion is to get a Nokia phone which comes with free software that will sync your data. C'mon other cell phone makers (Motorola), get with the program. People rely on your products to make their lives easier not harder.

  • 21 Posted by luc_iss on Thu Sep 3, 2009 6:59PM EDT Report Abuse

    How about Sprint's simpler phones w/ o web access?

  • 22 Posted by potent357@sbcglobal.net on Thu Sep 3, 2009 8:16PM EDT Report Abuse

    I have a Siemens S66 and I got the mobile phone manager software from Siemens for free. The software came with a backup utility that works great. All I had to buy was a USB data cable for under ten dollars. I back up my phone every week or so. Who needs to pay to have a carrier save personal data when you can do it yourself much cheaper and infinitely more secure.

  • 23 Posted by averybates@prodigy.net on Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:59PM EDT Report Abuse

    "That Datapilot software really really sucks!!" I agree. I paid good money for it and it only downloaded partial and corrupt data. No support available from DataPilot either.

  • 24 Posted by maureenirwin on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:12PM EDT Report Abuse

    DOES ANYONE HAVE INFO ON WHICH S/W WORKS WITH NOKIA 3560?

  • 25 Posted by szhila@sbcglobal.net on Sun Jun 11, 2006 12:23AM EDT Report Abuse

    I totally had a get rich quick idea to transfer data quickly to and from cell phones (mainly the phone book)! I guess several have beat me to it.

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