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Are there any Zune ( http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/how-to/wp7/zune-software ) alternatives available for ubuntu ( or any linux distro ) that seem reliable for a windows phone?

I managed to talk in my girlfriend to switch from windows to ubuntu and she seems to enjoy this distro a lot but the only thing she misses is this Zune software for her windows phone.

I tried to install Virtualbox w/ windows 7 + guest additions and extension pack as well, but her phone couldn't get recognized by Zune inside virtualbox ( windows 7 ).

The only idea I have left is to install ubuntu alongside windows ( dual - boot ) but I believe that any alternative would be a better solution to this problem ( since dual-boot would require constant restart between the two OS and it is kinda annoying ).

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Your best bet is probably something like Banshee, Amarok, Clementine or you can use Ubuntu's default media player Rythmbox. If you decide to go with Banshee (which is the one I use), make sure that the MTP extension is enabled go to Edit --> Preferences --> Extensions --> Device support --> MTP Media player support.

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I found that Windows (8.1) running in VirtualBox is very picky to detect a connected Windows Phone. It sometimes involves a reboot, reset (ouch!), shutting down the VM, reconnecting the device to the VM or actually replugging the device. But it works.

LiveWireBT
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No...the alternative to Zune is not in sight yet...and Wine could not install it. No mtp or libmtp tools would fix the problem. Trust me..I have a Lumia 610 with Windows 7.8. Your best shot is..dual booting Windows with Ubuntu. If you have Windows Phone 8, then you probably don't need a Zune Software. I feel to share my disappointment How do I browse Nokia Lumia 610 files?

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Muddassir Nazir
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