Since windows phone 8 is being unveiled tomorrow, microsoft took the time to finally release an app that permits syncing between wp8 and windows 8 since zune was kicked to the curb and its available for arm and x86. If you are using windows 8 or windows rt, you no longer need to use the outdated zune software to manage and sync your windows phone. The information available to date suggests the prices of both the windows rt surface and windows 8. Consumers arent buying windows rt s value proposition, and long term we think microsoft and its partners would be better served by focusing their attention on improving windows 8, mainelli said. Fix outgoing email for imap accounts in windows 8 rt mail. These days, however, the zune software is discontinued though its still. Microsoft account is the name for what was previously called windows live id. We dont have any change log information yet for version 4.
Selecting a language below will dynamically change the complete page content to that language. When installing zune, a popup will appear saying to download features needed. Xbox apps windows 8windows rt faq xbox games music video. As long suspected, microsoft is discontinuing its dedicated zune music players, instead. Zune driver for arm to allow usb phone conne windows 8. Not only are they legit but it looks like all my files that are being converted meet the zune requirements of 1644. Nov 08, 2012 neowin users are voicing their complaints about a wide range of issues with the new music app in windows 8 and windows rt on the forums, with some saying the app lacks necessary features.
Sometimes publishers take a little while to make this information available, so please check back in a few days to see if it has been updated. The verge even suggests that the zune branding might not stay for long, and will be removed by the time windows 8 ships. Microsoft announced the end of forum support for windows. Would you like to contact support regarding the frequently asked questions about xbox apps on windows 8 and windows rt issue you were reading about or a. Zune marketplace is the entertainment superstore that never closes. And if when using an ipod we find itunes, when using a zune, zune player is the recommended program to manage your music. Microsoft windows 8 and microsoft windows rt common criteria supplemental administrative guidance important. Oct 30, 20 donovan colbert couldnt find the windows update to 8. Compatibility with this media player software may vary, but will generally run fine under microsoft windows 10, windows 8, windows 8.
How is xbox music free on windows phone 8, windows 8 and windows rt like surface or ativ and not on xbox. When plugging in a wp device, it will install without zune, although the app thats supposed to manage the wp device isnt there yet, the drivers are builtin. Microsofts new streaming music service is free but only if. Such a joke it should be free to all gold users both video and. Mar 18, 2014 vlc for windows 8 drew inspiration from microsoft zune mike johnson march 18, 2014 miscellaneous 4 comments interview, the kempf said that the design of the modern ui flavor of vlc player is inspired by microsoft zune a fair bit, as the team held that product in high regard. Music and videos app in windows 8 is tied in with xbox interface. The one big thing i dislike in my nokia lumia 710 wp7. With so much happening prelaunch for windows 8, i missed the official launch of xbox music on october 16th, microsofts new allinone music service for windows 8. We recommend that you apply this update rollup as part of your regular maintenance routines. Either one will sync music, photos, videos, and ringtones between your phone and your computer. The biggest flops in microsofts history the motley fool.
On general release windows phone 8 will be out and zune will be deprecated. Im not referring to the pass or zune on my wp7, but my zune mp3 player. Xbox music launches free streaming music on windows 8 and rt. Zune was awesome, still dont get why they where going with. For more info, see install surface and windows updates. I have just bought a windows 8 surface rt and i would like to download zune but it will not let me what can i do.
It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. I understood that this changed in wp8 systems, that work like any usb drives, but not in windows phone 7. So zune, itunes or any other traditional windows music program wont work. Windows notifies you if it detects a suspicious or unsafe driver you shouldnt install. A driver is software that a device uses to work with your pc. Jul 19, 20 the zune was designed to take on apples ipod, but it ended up becoming the brunt of many jokes. The initial name for the surface rt, as microsoft now refers to it, was surface with windows rt. With windows 8, theyve instead provided the windows phone app or the windows phone 8 app for desktop. Zune software was succeeded by the windows phone app as a desktop sync service for windows phone 8. The zune software is also compatible with windows 8 and windows 10 so zune device users would have.
The zune was introduced in 2006 as a challenger to the apple ipod music player, but it never caught on. Oct 29, 2012 if you are using windows 8 or windows rt, you no longer need to use the outdated zune software to manage and sync your windows phone. Windows 7 computer cannot work with windows 8 phone help needed to install the proper windows phone usbdrivers location. If you need to use windows desktop applications then you need a full windows 8 device not an rt. This company has come too far with its horrible decision im really getting sick of it. Microsoft releases zune replacement windows phone app for. The biggest issue was that the unit ran on arm processors and wasnt backwards capable with windows apps. Windows rt, the armbased version of windows 8, was sluggish on microsofts first tablet, and key apps like music and mail lacked the features youd expect from a modern tablet. Ui for the windows 8 rt version, which has been dubbed metro in its media releases. Faced with these challenges, the initial marketing for surface rt was. Zune software for windows 8 surface rt microsoft community.
April 15, 20 computer history a few months back my creative zen mp3player suddenly was no longer recognized by windows 7 computer about two years of age. Zune driver for arm to allow usb phone conne windows 8, rt. Xbox apps windows 8windows rt faq xbox games music. To add videos to the video app in windows 8 or windows rt. There is a windows phone app on the windows store for both. Jun 12, 2018 microsoft ends official forum support for windows 7, 8, 8. Oct 20, 2012 look out itunes xbox music brings comprehensive music service to xbox consoles and windows 8 and rt. Zune on windows 8 windows 8, rt development and hacking. Zune attracted apathy in droves and even ran on windows ce, a cut down version of windows for mobile devices. Microsofts proven it can make great media software.
And this is one of the reasons why i will not update to windows 8 phone. Zune software was then succeeded as a desktop sync app by the windows phone app for windows phone 8. Zune software replacement arrives in windows store for. Xbmc, hava, mediamonkey, itunes, zune or powerdvd, and there. Once you do this, the windows 8 start screen will no longer appear. The zunehd is an arm based device running windows embedded and rt is an evolution of windows ce you might say. Microsoft unveils surface tablet with windows rt, windows 8. And zune is the only one itll be locking against updates. Unfortunately, the company introduced the lowerpriced surface rt as well. There is a windows phone app on the windows store for both windows 8 and windows rt.
If youre rocking a system with windows 8 or windows rt installed, then you can sync media to your windows phone 8 device through the. Windows comes with drivers for many devices, such as printers, displays, keyboards, and tvs. The free feature will only work on pcs and tablets running windows 8 or its upcoming windows rt operating system. Microsoft announced the end of forum support for windows 7, windows 8. Microsofts new streaming music service is free but only.
May 09, 2016 mobile device management mdm in windows phone 8. Check out the fixed issues and prerequisites in this update. For windows phone 8, you can no longer use zune to sync to your pc. Why its time for microsoft to give up on windows rt. I am currently running on the software on the new windows 10 update flawlessly and have had no. Of all the complaints about microsofts new operating systems, one of the most common in the. Vlc for windows 8 drew inspiration from microsoft zune. Download microsoft windows 8 and microsoft windows rt.
Is microsofts ipad competitor quickly becoming another zune. Zune is the portable multimedia player designed by microsoft and that is thought to fight versus the ipod. I sync mine a couple times every day to update the podcasts i listen to i dont like to use my lumia 800 for music or podcasts and want to know if it will still work when i upgrade to windows 8. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated microsoft knowledge base article for more information.
Windows can update them automatically, or you can install the updated drivers yourself. At the windows 8 or windows rt default screen on your computer, find and click the desktop tile. Oct 01, 2012 on general release windows phone 8 will be out and zune will be deprecated. Microsoft ends official forum support for windows 7, 8, 8. Its a metrostyle app that replaces the need for the zune pc software to tether your windows phone to the pc. Importing photos and videos from windows phone wp7. We are hearing that the zune branding will be removed shortly before the windows 8 release, moving to xbox live for windows as the entertainment brand for windows 8 music, video and games.
Sync surface prort with windows 8 phone microsoft surface. Its important for you to have confidence in the updated drivers you install. Let microsoft insiders brian johnson and duncan mackenzie introduce you to zune, the exciting new portable media player that plays both audio and video. Though it has some fervent adherents, microsofts zune platform. I only have a mac and you are not able to download the zune software onto it and i miss using my zune as i hate ipods. For one, the xbox music and video apps on windows 8 and windows rt are fairly terrible. At least microsoft is finally replacing its zune music service yeah, the same. Windows phone app windows 8 and rt the windows phone app. Jun 19, 2012 microsoft unveils surface tablet with windows rt, windows 8 pro. Refresh your surface rt or surface 2 refreshing your surface reinstalls windows and keeps your personal files, settings, apps that came installed on your surface, and apps that you installed from microsoft store.
Download windows apps for your windows tablet or computer. But microsoft has made great strides in supporting enduser consumers with xbox, zune, and other products and platforms. Select windows explorer the manila folder next to the internet explorer icon. I also took the files and pulled them from zune and put them in a different collection on vm just to see if there was any compression the zune software may have done when putting it on the zune the first time that i couldnt see.
Zune marketplace is the entertainment superstore that never closes where you can browse music, movies, videos, and podcasts whenever you like, with brandnew releases every week. If you need to use windows desktop applications then you need a full windows 8 device not an rt device. And guess windows phone 7 will receive an update as well zune replacement. Blade 15 gaming laptop, loaded with windows 10, an up to an 8core. Microsoft sites, services, and properties such as windows live, msn, xbox live, zune, windows phone, and computers running windows 8. The first zune model, the zune 30, was released in the worldwide on november 14, 2006, featuring a capacity of 30 gigabytes, fm radio, and a 3inch screen. Pretty much the only desktop applications supported are the office programs supplied with the device.
Zune for dummies brian johnson, duncan mackenzie, harvey r. Download this app from microsoft store for windows 10, windows 8. Microsoft kills forum support for office 20, surface pro, windows. I am a novice developer for the platform windows phone. The zune 30 was initially available in black, brown or white. Users in the neowin forums arent too happy with the new xbox music app in windows 8 and windows rt. With both a zune hd and wp7 devices not supported via usb conenction to a surface rt, i was thinking there had to be a way to tweakrewrite the zunehd zune driver files to allow them to be installed on the surface rt. Microsoft unveils surface tablet with windows rt, windows 8 pro. They explain the numerous entertaining possibilities of zune.
While the surface windows 8 pro may cost as much as an ultrabook. Microsofts new streaming music service is free but only if youre running windows 8 or rt 10. Microsofts surface rt on track to join zune and kin in the great consumer electronics discount rack in the sky. Jul 19, 20 why surface rt is microsofts zune all over again. A minimalistic interface where the most important action is drag and drop. Windows xp professional x64 edition is not supported. Why surface rt is microsofts zune all over again techradar. Anyone was able to burn cd from xbox music p windows 8. See surface wont turn on, windows wont start, or the battery wont charge for help with windows startup issues first. And if you happen to have a windows 8 or rt machine, you can use. If you own a zune, it is worth you install zune software and power up our tiny but powerful device. Shares one day, this could be as popular as the playbook. If you have got a surface pro tablet and want to make synchronising with your windows 8 computer and phone, it seems to be diffcult to do that. The only programs that will work are windows store applications sometimes called metro apps.