So, how to Sync my Mac with Windows Mobile?

What if we told you, that now you can easily and for free sync your Mac and Windows Mobile device? Bet you would be interested. You can sync these devices with the help of SyncMate!

See the simple instructions below to learn how you can sync data between your Mac and Windows Mobile device
Tips & Tricks
  • Share Internet

Need to access Internet from mobile device but connection is not configured there?
Just share your Mac's Internet with the device and start surfing the web!

  • Multiple sync

Sync Windows Mobile device with PC, Nokia S40, PSP and other supported devices via Mac (Windows Mobile => Mac => any supported device)

  • Send SMS from Mac

Tired of typing on device's small keyboard? Text from your Mac!
With SyncMate SMS Manager you can easily type and send your messages directly from your Mac, benefitting from its full-size convenience.

  • Install apps easily

Install any application on your mobile device right from Mac computer (.cab files) with Application list plugin.

  • Export & search SMS

Do not lose any of SMS messages – export them into TXT, CSV, HTML formats and save them on your Mac.
Got hundreds of SMS messages, but need to find some particular one? Just use Search option. Calls History search is also available.

Active Sync for Mac

Step 1: Get SyncMate Free Edition

Firstly, download and install SyncMate Free edition on your Mac.

* Not sure if your device is supported? Check our Supported Devices List!

Activesync Mac

Step 2: Connect your Windows Mobile to Mac

Launch SyncMate and choose how you will connect your Windows Mobile device to your Mac: via USB, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Depending on type of connection you have chosen, follow the simple procedure to establish connection between Mac and Windows Mobile device.

*Have any questions? Read this article.

Mac and windows mobile sync software

Step 3: What would you like to sync?

With free SyncMate you can sync Calendar entries and Contacts between your Mac and Windows Mobile device. Please, choose one of these plugins or both of them by checking their boxes.

*Read Step 6 to find out what other sync options SyncMate has for you.

Sync Mac mobile

Step 4: Choose sync direction

SyncMate offers synchronization of Mac and Windows Mobile device in three directions - Mac to device (Mac data will be added to the existing entries on your Windows Mobile device), device to Mac (device's data will be added to the existing Mac entries) and bi-directional - data will be mutually updated on both sides.

iTunes & Video and iPhoto can be synced in two directions only (device to Mac and Mac to device).

Mail can be synchronized in one direction only - Mac to Windows Mobile device.

Mac Windows Mobile sync software

Step 5: Just sync!

We're almost there! :) Now just click "Sync now" button to have your data updated on both sides.

Synchronize Mac Mini Windows Mobile

Step 6: SyncMate Free vs SyncMate Expert

When using free SyncMate you can sync Contacts and Calendar in your device and Mac, read Win Mobile messages on your Mac (SMS Reader plugin) and view detailed info about connected device.

With SyncMate Expert you can do even more. You can sync ToDo's, Safari and Firefox bookmarks, Mail notes and Entourage notes, favorite music, videos, photos, Stickies, Mail (the latter from Mac to device only), Folders (in real time) and more. With Expert Edition you can create, delete, send and search through SMS messages right from your computer with SMS Manager plugin (messages export to TXT, CSV and HTML formats is available) and sync Mac with Windows Mobile device automatically.

Synchronize MacBook Air Windows mobile

Step 7: Sync your Mac with even more devices!

Make all you devices work as a team! SyncMate can also sync your Mac with Nokia S40 phones, other Macs and Windows PCs, Sony PSP, USB flash drives and Google accounts. Eltima also offers you special online storage where you can back up your Mac data and access it from any spot on the globe.

Note! SyncMate supports synchronization of your Mac with a wide range of devices and accounts. Below you can find the list of all Usage scenarios for each supported device.

To sync your Mac and other supported device, install SyncMate on your Mac:
If you want to sync your Mac with Windows PC, please, also download SyncMate module for Windows and install it on your PC:
How to switch the mobile device to USB flash drive mode?
Now you can sync your iTunes & Video using USB 2.0 high speed connection. SyncMate 2 allows you to sync faster via USB flash drive mode in case your device features such option.

To switch your mobile device to USB flash drive mode please follow:

Start -> Settings -> Connection Mode (USB) -> (there will be 2 options to select: "Active Sync" and "Removable disk") check "Removable disk".

Finally, connect your mobile device to Mac.