Contacts and messages transfer

Prepare Windows Phone device to transfer Contacts and Messages over the USB connection

  1. Open Store application on the device
  1. Search for the contacts+message backup application. Verify the publisher of the application is Microsoft Corporation.
  1. Tap the install button
  1. After successful installation, open Settings > system, find the contacts+message backup item and tap it . If you can’t find it, restart the device and try again.
  1. Tap the agree button to accept the license terms
  1. If memory card is not present, tap pick folder button
  1. Tap documents folder
  1. Tap backup button
  1. Select content types, and tap the backup button to start the operation
  1. Wait for the backup to complete
  1. Backup is now complete. Continue with the transfer process.