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Windows Phone 101 - Everything you need to know

Windows Phone 101 - Everything you need to know

Welcome to Windows Phone! This is our guide to help you decide whether or not Windows Phone is right for you and to get you started on the platform. Do you have a spare handful of minutes? Good, let's get started. 

 

The Basics

 

Hub Support

 

 

 

 

Advanced Help

 

Migration Support

  • Migrating from Android

 

 

 

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Setting up and configuring your new Windows Phone

Submitted by Rich Edmonds on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 10:47
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Got your new Windows Phone? Congratulations!

The first step you need to take is to actually set up the smartphone for the first time. We’ve continuously stated how user-friendly the experience is, so why do we need a tutorial on setting up a new smartphone running Microsoft’s mobile operating system? It’s a fair question, but truth be told that many aren’t as computer savvy as those who were born in this millennium.

That said, it really is super simple to get cracking from unboxing the new gem in your life to making calls, downloading apps and racking up the gamerscore on Xbox Live. What do you need to get started? Nothing really, just the new phone, ample enough charge to get through (it’s always recommended to zap some juice into the device before use) and our quick step-by-step guide. Shall we begin?

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Welcome to the world of Windows Phone

Submitted by Rich Edmonds on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 21:34
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Are you new to Windows Phone, or just the realm of mobile when it comes to Microsoft? If so, then welcome aboard! You’re at the right place as Windows Phone Central is the number one online resource for all things Windows Phone. We’ll be diving into why you should choose Windows Phone, what makes the platform great for not only personal, but work life too and how you can get involved in the community. So grab a cup of tea and let’s dive in.

As this is a guide through the basics of the platform, we’re going to assume that everyone reading this will either be new to Windows Phone or smartphones in general. If you're already up on your knowledge, these guides may not be for you. Let’s start with some history about the platform itself.

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