List of features removed in Windows Phone

While Windows Phone contains many new features, a number of capabilities and certain programs that were a part of previous versions up to Windows Mobile 6.5 were removed or changed.{{cite web|url=http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/mobilephones/0,39050603,62061278,00.htm |title=Q&A: Microsoft on Windows Phone 7 |author=Damian Koh |publisher=CNET Asia |date=2010-02-18 |access-date=2010-06-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100221162152/http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/mobilephones/0%2C39050603%2C62061278%2C00.htm |archive-date=2010-02-21 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/microsoft-talks-windows-phone-7-series-development-ahead-of-gdc/ |title=Microsoft talks Windows Phone 7 Series development ahead of GDC: Silverlight, XNA, and no backward compatibility |date=5 March 2010 |publisher=Engadget.com |access-date=2011-10-27}} Until Windows Mobile 6.5, the previous version did always cover the complete feature range of the predecessor version.

The following is a list of features which were present in Windows Mobile 6.5 but were removed in Windows Phone 7.0.

Calling

The list of past phone calls is now a single list, and cannot be separated into inbound, outbound or missed calls{{cite web |url=https://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2010/11/windows-phone-7-the-10-features-microsoft-should-be-adding.ars |title=Windows Phone 7: The 10 features Microsoft should add ASAP |author=Peter Bright |date=16 November 2010 |website=Ars Technica }}

Sync

Windows Phone does not support USB sync with Microsoft Outlook's Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and Notes as opposed to older versions of Windows Mobile with Desktop ActiveSync.{{cite web |last=Lein |first=Adam Z. |url=http://pocketnow.com/windows-phone/how-to-sync-windows-phone-7-with-outlook |title=How to Sync Windows Phone 7 with Outlook |work=Pocketnow |date=February 25, 2011 |access-date=October 27, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627011711/http://pocketnow.com/windows-phone/how-to-sync-windows-phone-7-with-outlook |archive-date=June 27, 2013 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url= http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/winphone/forum/wp7-wppeople/win-phone-7-outlook-2010-sync-with-stand-alone-pc/fa21aa06-fea6-444b-8ce7-3b2eab6349e9 |title= Win phone 7 Outlook 2010 Sync with stand alone PC |work= Microsoft Answers |publisher= Microsoft |date= September 6, 2011 |access-date= October 27, 2011}} Syncing Contacts and Appointments is done via cloud-based services (Windows Live, Google, or Exchange Server), and no method to sync this information directly with a PC is provided.{{cite web |url= http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/winphone/forum/wp7-wppeople/file-management-where-did-it-go-what-no-windows/b1ea162d-195f-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5 |title= File management where did it go? What no Windows Explorer? No |work= Microsoft Answers |publisher= Microsoft |date= September 6, 2011 |access-date= October 27, 2011}} Third-party software, such as Akruto Sync, provides some of this functionality.{{cite web |url= http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/winphone/forum/wp7-sync/is-there-a-non-cloud-way-to-sync-windows-phone-7/f781a963-ea31-43f2-8ccd-d10951f486dd |title= Is there a non-cloud way to sync Windows Phone 7 with Outlook? |work= Microsoft Answers |publisher= Microsoft |date= June 20, 2012 |access-date= November 1, 2012}}{{cite web |url= http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/winphone/forum/wp7-sync/is-windows-phone-7-going-to-support-direct-sync/ea3624e2-f463-4eb3-bb87-2986fe5f6749 |title= Is Windows Phone 7 going to support direct sync with standalone Outlook? |work= Microsoft Answers |publisher= Microsoft |date= July 22, 2012 |access-date= November 1, 2012}} A petition to Microsoft was filed to reinstate USB sync for Outlook.{{cite web |url= http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/winphone/forum/wp7-sync/petition-microsoft-to-reinstate-usb-sync-for/2d288794-2d56-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5 |title= Petition Microsoft to reinstate usb sync for Outlook |work= Microsoft Answers |publisher= Microsoft |date= September 6, 2011 |access-date= October 27, 2011}}

Other

Adobe Flash{{Cite web |url=http://www.winrumors.com/no-flash-for-windows-phone-as-adobe-kills-off-mobile-development/ |title=No Flash for Windows Phone as Adobe kills off mobile development |access-date=2012-03-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150125072043/http://www.winrumors.com/no-flash-for-windows-phone-as-adobe-kills-off-mobile-development/ |archive-date=2015-01-25 |url-status=dead }}
Ability to open .exe files (desktop Windows executeables), such as 7-Zip 32-bit for desktop.

Features subsequently implemented in Windows Phone 7.5

Internet sockets{{cite web |url=http://www.wpcentral.com/voxofon-hybrid-voip-windows-phone-7 |title=Voxofon: hybrid VOIP for Windows Phone 7 |date=3 June 2010 |publisher=wpcentral |access-date=2 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121229082654/http://www.wpcentral.com/voxofon-hybrid-voip-windows-phone-7 |archive-date=29 December 2012 |url-status=dead }}
Cut, copy, and paste{{cite web|url=http://www.slashgear.com/windows-phone-7-technical-preview-1994365|title=Windows Phone 7 Technical Preview|author=Vincent Nguyen|date=19 July 2010 |publisher=SlashGear}}
Partial multitasking for 3rd party apps{{cite video |date=19 July 2010 |title=Exclusive interview with Joe Belfiore, corporate VP of Windows Phone |url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/exclusive-interview-with-joe-belfiore-corporate-vp-of-windows-p/ |publisher=Engadget |time=06:30 |quote=Actually, as a general matter, there are a whole lot of companies that we're working with pretty closely to figure out what additional capabilities developers want and need to add great new scenarios, and so multitasking is a good example of one we're already talking to people about, we're looking for the right way to implement it. So that's something you'll see come from us at some point. }}
Connecting to Wi-Fi (wireless) access points with hidden SSID, but without WPA{{Cite web |url=http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=F2559F15-1A64-67EA-E4182A1C14396AF0 |title=Hidden SSID Support in Windows Phone 7.5 |access-date=2012-03-02 |archive-date=2015-11-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106081231/http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=F2559F15-1A64-67EA-E4182A1C14396AF0 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com/story/windows-phone-7-smartphones-cant-connect-hidden-wifi-networks/2010-10-17 |title=Windows Phone 7 smartphones can't connect to hidden WiFi networks |date=17 October 2010 |publisher=Fierce Wireless |access-date=2 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130227013755/http://www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com/story/windows-phone-7-smartphones-cant-connect-hidden-wifi-networks/2010-10-17 |archive-date=27 February 2013 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-GB/howto/wp7/start/connect-to-a-wi-fi-network.aspx |title=Connecting to a WiFi Network |publisher=Microsoft |access-date=22 May 2012}}
Tethering to a computer{{cite web|last=Ziegler|first= Chris |title=Microsoft: Windows Phone 7 doesn't support tethering |date= 24 September 2010 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/microsoft-windows-phone-7-actually-doesnt-support-tethering/|publisher=Engadget|access-date=25 September 2010}}{{#tag:ref|Tethering can be done in WP7 via a hack on the Samsung Focus{{cite web|last=Savov|first= Vlad |title=Windows Phone 7 USB tethering uncovered on Samsung phones |url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/11/11/windows-phone-7-usb-tethering-uncovered-on-samsung-phones/| date=11 November 2010| publisher=Engadget|access-date=21 November 2010}}}}{{cite web |title=Share Your Windows Phone Internet Connection Using The Tethering Feature |date=24 December 2011 |url=http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/share-windows-phone-internet-connection-tethering-feature |publisher=makeuseof.com |access-date=3 March 2012}}
Custom ringtones{{cite web |url=https://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2010/10/26/no-custom-ringtones-allowed-on-windows-phone-7/ |title=No custom ringtones allowed on Windows Phone 7 |date=26 October 2010 |publisher=The Next Web }}
Universal email inbox{{cite web |url=http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windowsphone75/windows-phone-75-linked-inbox-email-consolidation-141922 |title=Windows Phone 7.5: Linked Inbox for Email Consolidation |publisher=WinSuperSite |access-date=4 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226043215/http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windowsphone75/windows-phone-75-linked-inbox-email-consolidation-141922 |archive-date=26 February 2012 |url-status=dead }}
USSD messages{{cite web| url=http://www.3dnews.ru/software/Windows-Phone-7-Insearch-of-identity/| title = Windows Phone 7: в поисках индивидуальности| author = Андрей Крупин| date = 2 November 2010| publisher = 3DNews Daily Digital Digest| language = ru|trans-title=Windows Phone 7: In search of identity| access-date = 21 November 2010| quote = ... в Windows Phone 7 отсутствует поддержка USSD-запросов ...}}
VoIP calling through a separate appMade possible through additional apps such as Skype.

Features subsequently implemented in Windows Phone 8.0

Removable SD cards{{Cite web |url=http://wmpoweruser.com/windows-phone-8installing-apps-did-not-mean-installing-apps-on-the-microsd-card/ |title=During Microsoft's Windows Phone Summit Microsoft revealed that the OS will support removable memory cards |access-date=2012-08-15 |archive-date=2014-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113122359/http://wmpoweruser.com/windows-phone-8installing-apps-did-not-mean-installing-apps-on-the-microsd-card/ |url-status=dead }}{{#tag:ref|Windows Phone 7 supports upgradable storage via an SD card; however SD card memory is merged with the phone's internal storage, and changing the SD card causes the phone to reset to factory settings{{cite web|url=http://pocketnow.com/windows-phone/windows-phone-7-does-support-removable-storage-proof|title=Windows Phone 7 DOES Support Removable Storage: Proof|author=Brandon Miniman|publisher=pocketnow|access-date=2012-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130212102344/http://pocketnow.com/windows-phone/windows-phone-7-does-support-removable-storage-proof|archive-date=2013-02-12|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=http://windowsphonesecrets.com/2010/10/12/windows-phone-7-and-removable-storage|title=Windows Phone 7 and removable storage|publisher=Windows Phone Secrets}}}}
USB mass-storage{{cite web |url=http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-20020922-85.html |title=Top 5 things I dislike about Windows Phone 7 |author=Bonnie Cha |date=27 October 2010 |website=CNET }}
Bluetooth file transfers
Connecting to Wi-Fi (wireless) access points with both a hidden SSID and WPA protection
Sideloading for corporate apps
VoIP and IP Videocalling integrated in the Phone app{{cite web |url=http://www.gsmarena.com/windows_phone_7-review-521.php |title=Windows Phone 7 OS review: From scratch |date=8 October 2010 |publisher=GSM Arena }}[http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/windows-phone-8-release-date-and-latest-details-1065086 VOIP calls will look just like regular phone calls with all the same features and notifications.]
Support for Office documents with security permissions{{#tag:ref|Windows Phone 7 does not support Office documents with security permissions{{cite web |url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/07/26/windows_phone_7_enterprise_downer/ |title=Windows Phone 7 misses big-business support tools |date=26 July 2010 |website=The Register }}|group="note"}}
On-device encryption{{cite magazine |url=http://www.infoworld.com/d/mobilize/windows-phone-7-lacks-device-encryption-585 |title=Windows Phone 7 lacks on-device encryption |author=Galen Gruman |date=8 November 2010 |magazine=InfoWorld }}
Strong passwords
Full Exchange support{{#tag:ref|While the older Windows Mobile phones supported the full range of Microsoft Exchange Server policies, Windows Phone 7 only supports a small subset of Exchange features.{{cite web |url=http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-computing-devices/Windows-Phone-7-in-the-Enterprise-.aspx |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130105063854/http://www.windowsitpro.com/article/mobile-computing-devices/Windows-Phone-7-in-the-Enterprise-.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 January 2013 |title=Windows Phone 7 in the Enterprise? |author=Paul Thurrott |date=19 October 2010 |publisher=WindowsITPro }}|group="note"}}
Native applications
Full background multitasking[https://www.engadget.com/2012/06/20/microsoft-brings-true-background-multitasking-to-windows-phone/ Microsoft brings true, background multitasking to Windows Phone 8]

Features subsequently implemented in Windows Phone 8.1

IPsec security (VPN)
System-wide file manager
The 'Weekly' view in the Calendar app
Universal search
UMTS/LTE Videocalling[http://www.extremetech.com/mobile/120755-seamless-voice-to-video-call-switching-with-lte Seamless voice-to-video call switching with LTE]: "... the only Android phones that support UMTS video calls are the Samsung Galaxy series of phones. Other than that, only Symbian and Windows Mobile (not Windows Phone) phones support UMTS video calls."