One of the best features of Windows Mobile devices is their ability to grow in functionality with the installation of new software. Problems exist, however, because many users don't know where to find software, which software will work with their handheld or how to tell whether their device is a Windows Mobile Pocket PC Phone (or PDA Phone) or a Windows Mobile Smartphone.  The Pocket PC Central Software Information Center will help you with these issues and more.

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The first and most important step in finding software for your Windows Mobile device is determining whether it's a Pocket PC, a Pocket PC Phone (sometimes called a Windows Mobile PDA Phone) or a Windows Mobile Smartphone.  In order to download and install the right software, you must know which type of device you use. 

This article will help you decide which type of Windows Mobile handheld you own.

Not sure which version of the Windows Mobile operating system is running on your device?  You're not alone. Our Windows Mobile Versions Guide will help you determine the version of the Windows Mobile OS you'll need to find and download software for.

This article will help you identify which version of the Windows Mobile OS is running on your touchscreen handheld.

You know what type of Windows Mobile device you have and which version of the OS it's running, but how do you install software to the handheld?  We have step-by-step instructions.  View software installation instructions by device type: 

Windows Mobile Pocket PC / Pocket PC Phone

Windows Mobile Smartphones

   

Software for Pocket PCs & Pocket PC Phones

Software for Windows Mobile Smartphones