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Is using Zune the only way to access the phone's files via the computer? I assumed that at the very least I would be able to access the Lumia 610's mass memory directly from Windows Explorer as an external disk, but it kept complaining until I downloaded and installed Zune. Personally I hardly ever use Nokia Suite for my N8, unless there's an update I need to install. I also never use the Store/Marketplace, so I didn't see the point of getting yet another programme to take up precious resources on my poor computer.

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I hated Zune as well. Window Phone 8 is better and doesn't use Zune. – lkessler Mar 31 at 21:27

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Zune desktop software is the only method for syncing files on your Windows Phone 7, but this only syncs photos, music, videos and podcasts. If you're looking to backup data files generated by apps you're out of luck unless they provide a cloud (SkyDrive, DropBox) backup option. The Office hub already backs up to your SkyDrive.

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Sigh. Thank you – Arabella Sep 11 '12 at 5:21
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Once the Zune drivers are installed, it is possible to use the phone as a mass storage device without having to use Zune – Rowland Shaw♦ Sep 11 '12 at 11:37
@RowlandShaw Thanks! I just installed Zune and then left it without doing anything, I'll definitely try out the hack. – Arabella Sep 18 '12 at 5:22
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Yes !!!
on a windows machine you can access your phone as a mass storage. Complete Steps are enlisted here check it out.

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if you have unlocked mobile than you have many other ways..

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Could you please provide some examples? – row1♦ Dec 11 '12 at 6:36

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