subject: Data Cable Software Free to Download Online by:Alan King [print this page] Many cell phone owners purchase data cables in hopes of synchronizing their phone with their computer. However, what most people fail to realize is that software is required in addition to the data cable before media and other information can be transferred back and forth. Fortunately, many major cell phone brands provide free downloads of the software on their websites.
Synching your phone and computer can provide many benefits. It allows you to move video and photos back and forth, and organize them on your computer. Many software programs also enable you to transfer music from your computer onto your phone. Other software, depending on the capabilities of your phone, also allows you to synch contacts and calendar items.
In addition, some free downloadable software enables you to store and send messages to friends on your computer, and even connect your computer to the Internet through your phone. On top of providing the initial software download, several websites offer free updates for the software as well.
To find out if free software is available online for your phone, visit your cell phone brand's main website. Most of the free software downloads will be under tabs labeled "support" or "software." Others may be listed under "accessories." You can also conduct an internet search to see if software for your phone is available online.
Unfortunately, not all major cell phone brands provide free software downloads on their website. We found that Nokia, Motorola, BlackBerry, HTC, Samsung, and, as mentioned, Sony Ericsson do offer free software online for at least some of their phones. If there is not free downloadable software online for your phone, you will have to purchase the software if you want to synch your media and other data between your phone and your computer.
Different software is often required for different phones, even within the same brand, so be sure to check before downloading that your specific phone is compatible with the software. There are usually also certain system requirements in order for you to be able to download the software to your computer, such as hard drive space, a particular computer operating system, and a USB or other compatible connection.
Another thing to be aware of is that while some brand websites offer cable drivers, this alone is not enough to synch contacts and media between your phone and computer. The cable driver itself only helps the computer to recognize your phone. Additional software is necessary to perform actual synchronization of information. Data cable software include cable drivers, so it is best to download the software as opposed to just the cable driver. In particular, it is not worth it to pay for a cable driver itself, as the software will be necessary to do anything with the connection.
Along the same lines, be careful to not confuse data cables with charging cables. These cables allow you to charge your phone through your computer. While most data cables allow you to both charge your phone and transfer data, charging cables are capable only of charging the phone.
Clearly, it is worth it to check out your phone's website to see if free software downloads are available. Getting free data cable software enables you to transfer photos and music, synchronize contacts and calendar events, and do a variety of other things. Fortunately, since the software is required in addition to just the actual cable, many major phone brands offer the software for free online. Making the effort to see what is available for your phone can optimize your phone and help you save money!
