[Matthew49]

I bought an HTC 8x and although I have Windows 8 and the sync software works fine, I would like to also use the desktop Zune software. The reason is that Zune allows you to add podcasts whereas the Metro app does not. Zune doesn't recognize my 8x, am I doing something wrong or what is the deal here?

[tarzanmarzan]

Unfortunately, Zune does not work with Windows Phone 8. People have said you could use windows media player or the proprietary software to drag and drop files. That being said, I'm not sure if podcasts can be synced right now. Someone more knowledgeable will know. Hopefully they support the feature soon with a software update.

To be honest, I loved syncing with Zune. It was so much easier and streamlined

[Matthew49]

I don't even care about syncing, but it is not possible to add a podcast by RSS url via the phone app, and Zune was the way you could do that. Now I'm going to miss out on some podcasts that aren't in the directory.

[jsk0703]

I agree. I've been a Zune subscriber since launch. I'm sticking with my Zune 120 until they get this sorted out.

FWIW, here is a good thread that's tracking known issues with WP8 and the new music service. Master List Of Issues With XBox Music On WP8 - Microsoft Community

[JGC843]

Wow. Wish I had read this 10 minutes ago... So you can't download music with Zune pass on WP8?

[MaulerX]

What I miss the most about the Zune software is that it allowed you to add (up to 3) devices to your account.

For example, I had my wifes WP as a device, and even though she could not directly download music to her phone, she could have synced all my subscription music with Zune. And because it was a device authorized in my account, she could have listened to all the synced subscription music.

[jsk0703]

What I miss the most about the Zune software is that it allowed you to add (up to 3) devices to your account.

For example, I had my wifes WP as a device, and even though she could not directly download music to her phone, she could have synced all my subscription music with Zune. And because it was a device authorized in my account, she could have listened to all the synced subscription music.

I agree. My wife and I had the exact same arrangement and it worked well. Now I'm hoping for a family Xbox music pass similar to what they do for Xbox Live.

[WillBrown]

Wow. Wish I had read this 10 minutes ago... So you can't download music with Zune pass on WP8?

You can download music using XBox Music Pass which is the rebranded name of the Zune pass. A lot of the music that you previously downloaded from Zune will not play on your WP8.

[rwburnham]

This is exactly why I am going to hold off on getting WP8. Abandoning the Zune software is a terrible move. They could have at least rebranded the software and retained functionality. Or give us something that has the same functionality. Their current methods of managing media in WP8 are not sufficient.

[iamtim]

...I specifically downloaded, installed, tested, and used the Zune software on my Windows 8 laptop. Who said it's not compatible with Windows 8?

[JacksonSQD]

...I specifically downloaded, installed, tested, and used the Zune software on my Windows 8 laptop. Who said it's not compatible with Windows 8?

Ahem. Zune software with Windows Phone 8

[bovcrx]

May I suggest using Spotify? 10 bucks a month and it's unlimited. Stream or download to phone for offline use. I used it on 7.5 but dont know if it's made its way to 8.

Sent from my Note II with a WP8 theme

[vedichymn]

May I suggest using Spotify? 10 bucks a month and it's unlimited. Stream or download to phone for offline use. I used it on 7.5 but dont know if it's made its way to 8.

Sent from my Note II with a WP8 theme

Nope, doesn't exist on WP8 yet. :(

[spyderzWPC]

I have been using windows media player to move my playlists, I know nokia released a podgrabber app, I am sure there are others out there

[iamtim]

Ahem. Zune software with Windows Phone 8

Oh. Yeah, well, I see that NOW.

/slinks off into a corner

[Johnny Tremaine]

Nope, doesn't exist on WP8 yet. :(

Whatever happened to that whole 'all WP7 apps will work on WP8' meme?