Winamp is now available for AndroidTM devices and offers a complete music management solution. One of the biggest advantages of using Winamp to manage music on your Android phone or device is that in addition to the standard USB sync, Winamp for Android supports wireless desktop sync. To take advantage of this feature, you'll need to install both the Winamp for Android and the latest Winamp Media Player for your PC.


Step 1::
On your Android device, download Winamp for Android.


Step 2:
When you initially launch the application you'll see a "Winamp Help" screen. Click on the "Wi-Fi Sync" button and following the onscreen instructions. If you don't see the Winamp Help screen, simply launch Winamp and from the Home screen press the Menu button (hard button), go to "Settings" and "Enable wireless sync".

Enable wireless sync on Winamp for Android


Step 3:
Make sure your PC and Android phone are on the same Wi-Fi network.


Step 4:
From your PC, download & install Winamp Standard (free) or Winamp Pro (premium). Version 5.6 or later is required. Please note that Wi-Fi sync with Winamp for Android will not work with "Winamp Lite". After launching Winamp you will be prompted to "Add Media to Library" or "Import from iTunes".


Step 5:
From the Media Library tab, select "Devices" in the navigation panel (left-hand side of screen).

Winamp Device Manager View



Step 6:
Your Android device should now be visible in the "Discovered" area of the "Devices" view. If not, click the "Discover" button. You'll also want to be sure that your device is not in sleep mode.

The "Discovered" view only indicates available devices. To sync with your device, you will first have to attach it.

Winamp Device Manager - Discoved & Attached Views


Step 7:
To attach a device, double click on your device icon (or single click on the attach overlay button). This will send a pairing notification to your device.

Send Pairing Notification


Step 8:
After clicking "Attach", a notification will be sent from the Winamp Media Player to your Android device asking you if you would like to allow Wi-Fi pairing. Click allow.

Accept wi-fi pairing request on your Android phone


Step 9:
Once you have selected "Allow", you should now see your device in the "Attached" area of the "Devices" view. Additionally, you will see your device name appear under the "Devices" node in navigation panel.

(Note: You only have to pair your phone once. After initial pairing, your device should automatically appear in the attached state. You may be prompted to pair again after upgrading to a newer version of Winamp for Android).

At this point your Wi-Fi set-up is complete and you are ready for wireless syncing.

Winamp Device Manager: Device in Attached State


Step 10:
Once your device is "Attached", mouse over the device icon and click on the "Sync" overlay button. Alternatively, you can manually drag and drop files in your "Audio" library to your device (pictured below).

Manually drag tracks from your media library to your device


You also have the option of setting up your Preferences by right-clicking on your device or by going to Options >> Preferences >> Portables >> [Device Name]. Learn more about sync preferences and settings.

Right-Click on Device to Surface Syncing Preferences




Related Links:
Import & Sync your iTunes Library
Winamp for Android Help
Winamp for Android - Product Page
Download Winamp for your PC

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