I looked for 2 months trying to find the answer to this. For anyone with the same problem, if you get the dreaded "Google sync is unavailable, it will be back shortly." here's the fix.
1. Backup your contacts to a .vcf file using the export function
2. Delete all google contacts on your phone
3. Go to settings - applications - manage applications - Contacts Manager - clear all data
4. Re-sync using settings - accounts - sync now
Worked beautifully for me.
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Hey guys,
I got the following issue:
When i open a contact in my phonebock i got twice google datasets per User.. i can remove them manually but it is really annoying to do this on each single contact..
It worked perfectly before the flash :/ what went wrong? Is it a known issue?
Sorry for my English
Acutally i have flashed revolution hd..
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Edit: Just remembered from my previous experience, contacts wouldn't sync properly / fully / some doubled......
You shouldn't need to, but you might want to backup you conacts (export) from gmail to pc, just in case.
Menu / Settings / Accounts & Sync / Google / Disable "Sync Gmail contacts".
Menu / Settings / Applications / Manage Applications / All / Contacts & Storage / Force stop & Clear data
Menu / Settings / Accounts & Sync / Google / Enable "Sync Gmail contacts"
Wait for the sync to finish.
Then, open the 'people' app
Menu / View --> tick box "Google" only.
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I had this too the first time I flashed a rom and recovered a back-up of my apps and data. However, I have all my contacts in the cloud. All in gmail/google account.
So what I do now when I flash a Rom, fully wipe it and recover apps and data is: that I do not recover my contacts, but just let them reload from my google account.
UpInTheAir said:
but you might want to backup you conacts (export) from gmail to pc
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That helped me alot! Just logged into my google account and went to my contacts .. there is a feature which can merge duplicates! And thats it..
Since it is possible to sync my contacts and calendar/events via google i am only using this feature..! actully my comptuer sync is only for files/music and other stuff..
I'm having trouble getting my calendar to work. I'm using CodefireX (the pmem version) with the most recent GApps package. When I load the calendar app, there is nothing there and I can't add any new events.
When I click on the settings button and click on my account, it says "no calendars," and when I look at the sync options under my Google account (going through the regular system settings menu), there is no option for calendar, just browser and contacts.
Edit: I also tried flashing an older version of GApps but to no avail.
Edit 2: Apparently it's a known bug. I missed it when I read the change logs. Please disregard.
Hello, I have upgraded my p6 to b506 and I accidentally deleted all of my contacts. I tried to return them with google sync but nothing happens. Any fix?
I have China Mobile version
Version: P6-T00
SW: 4.2.2 B120SP01
And having the very same issue. Contact Sync seems to be work but no contants appear into phonebook.
Wondering also why?
Hi,
I managed to get contact sync working by installing the contact adapter sync from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...9&postcount=10
For calendar, i installed google calendar from the play store and now my calendar entries are in place.
majrul said:
Hi,
I managed to get contact sync working by installing the contact adapter sync from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...9&postcount=10
For calendar, i installed google calendar from the play store and now my calendar entries are in place.
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Here can you also find the Google Apps. Just install via the integrated file browser. Maybe you have to go to your settings -> accounts -> google -> sync contacts
flintzen_123 said:
Here can you also find the Google Apps. Just install via the integrated file browser. Maybe you have to go to your settings -> accounts -> google -> sync contacts
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Thanks for sharing that link. One place to download all GAPPS, awesome!
Have not unlocked or rooted yet, still waiting.
Has anyone had problems connecting their google account to the google contacts app?
Keeps trying to add my google account into the phone when its already there.
realityisnt said:
Have not unlocked or rooted yet, still waiting.
Has anyone had problems connecting their google account to the google contacts app?
Keeps trying to add my google account into the phone when its already there.
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Yeah, I have that issue too on mine. I figure it is something to do with Google service not being native and the MIUI stuff being the defaults.
I just got it today, so I figure I just have to wait till Sunday to unlock, and flash the EU ROM.
I had to export my google contacts and import them into the native contacts app
This is at least a work around until maybe the final Global Rom is released and we see if it supports google's contact app
Goto -> h t t p s : / / www google com/contacts/u/0/?cplus=1 -> click more -> export
Save contacts.vcf to phone storage
On Phone goto Settings -> scroll down to system apps -> contacts -> import/export contacts -> import from storage
I had issues syncing google contacts with the Chinese ROM. I think installing 'google contact sync' via apk from apk mirror solved it (there is also a Google calendar sync). I can't quite recall as I'm now on eu rom and everything works perfectly.
Installed EPICRom, and everything is perfect now.
MIUI 9 and all Google Services are working
I installed the EU MIUI, and everything works as well.
I have a Redmagic 6 Pro and just did a System Update to the latest OS - NX669J_UNCommon_V4.21.
Messages is now not showing Contact Names. Most of my contacts are setup with international Codes +XX. Messages is showing local number 0XX.
Is there a fix for this?
P.S. This has changed as there was no issue prior to the update.
I am having the exact same problem. Very frustrating. If anybody can find a fix it will be very much appreciated. If not hopefully they issue a patch to correct this problem sooner rather than later.
Is anyone else having this problem?
There were similar reports for other users back when Android 9 was released (on other devices).
If you haven't already, try clearing the cache of the messages app; if that doesn't work, try clearing data and cache (shouldn't affect you actual messages, but back up just in case) and finally, try uninstalling the last update to the app (if you can) and reinstall afterwards.
Also, make sure messages has permissions granted to access contacts. Make sure the international code is present in contacts phone numbers.
I don't have a RM6 (got 5G) - my spouse does but hasn't updated yet.
UPDATE: FOUND FIX.
1- In factory Contacts app, open advanced settings and export v.card back-up of contacts.
2- Clear data and cache in factory Contacts app, phone app, and messaging app.
3- Reboot phone.
4- In contact app, import v.card back-up to phone and default Gmail.
5- All should be good.
(Not all steps may be necessary.. it's just what I did to get things working).
Hey mate. Thanks for this. I actually cleared contact data and resynced back to my Google account and I think that also fixed it (for some reason I couldn't find the vcard after I exported).
Another issue I have noticed. If you get a Message from an unknown Contact you can Choose "Add Contact" but there is nowhere to add a new Contact, only to search and add to existing.
Thanks for your follow up.
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UPDATE: FOUND FIX.
1- In factory Contacts app, open advanced settings and export v.card back-up of contacts.
2- Clear data and cache in factory Contacts app, phone app, and messaging app.
3- Reboot phone.
4- In contact app, import v.card back-up to phone and default Gmail.
5- All should be good.
(Not all steps may be necessary.. it's just what I did to get things working).
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cmantra888 said:
Hey mate. Thanks for this. I actually cleared contact data and resynced back to my Google account and I think that also fixed it
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Can confirm - clearing data on contact storage is all that's needed.
I am facing the same problem with calls. When i get call only numbers show but not names. , but after the call i can see it in history. Any recommendations?
jirain21 said:
I am facing the same problem with calls. When i get call only numbers show but not names. , but after the call i can see it in history. Any recommendations?
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I found the solution. I turned off the VOLTE and it is solved.