Samsung Sync

Samsung Sync software comes in the form of a program known as PC Sync. This uses the SyncML protocol to enable you to share information between devices. Basically, in order to use this particular Samsung Sync software, you have to have the program installed on your computer first. After this, you can then connect your phone to the computer. You can then use the Samsung Sync application (the PC Sync) to synchronize information between your phone and the personal information manager of your choice.

A personal information manager is simply an application that lets you manage such details as your contacts and calendars. An example of such a manager is Outlook from Microsoft. By using such software, you can easily manage your contacts. Using the Samsung Sync software, you transmit this with ease of use to your mobile device.

Why do you need to store contacts on your computer?

There are many reasons why you may want to keep your contacts on the computer instead of mainly on the phone. One of these is ease of editing. Many of us have found ourselves in a position where we wanted to edit the contacts on our phone, but found it too cumbersome. This is especially so if you intend to edit a large number of these. The small form factor and difficulty of use (in terms of typing) of phones in these circumstances make them not very user-friendly. If you are editing just one entry that might be fine, but if you are doing so for many, you may want to do it on the computer.

Another reason for storing your contact information on the computer is in case of loss of your phone. Since they are mobile, phones are more prone to loss and damage than computers. This means that computers are better for storage of such information as backup.

The role of syncing

If you have then stored the information on the computer, how do you use it? Since mobile phones are mobile, it makes sense that you should use them for storing your contacts, since a phone will always be with you. However, how do you bridge the gap between the convenience of storing your contacts on the phone and the security/ease of having them on the computer? You can simply use the Samsung Sync software.

This software is designed so that all the changes you make to your contacts list will be updated in your phone whenever you synchronize. This means that you have the flexibility that comes with all the contacts details on your phone, but are also secure in the knowledge of having them backed up on a computer somewhere.

Such software is also very easy to obtain and use. Normally, it’s usually supplied free with every Samsung phone you buy. However, you can also download a copy of the program if you need to. At the end of the day, syncing your Samsung phone with Outlook is a good way of ensuring that you are always in touch, without being too vulnerable in case your phone is either lost or malfunctions.