I currently use HTC Sync to sync bookmarks and music to my DHD and to sync the gallery to my PC. It's really crap though. It's the bookmarks bit that's mostly crap - the other two seem fine most of the time. Is there some other software that does the same thing (i.e. all-in-one sync software) but is more reliable?
All my searches come up with things that sync specific things - ideally I'd like something that will do everything.
I have a strange problem with the HTC sync software, when I run it, most of the groups/types are blanked out (music, pictures etc) any idea why that is?
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You wont find any other software to do this I don't think. But if you use Firefox on PC and dhd they will sync bookmarks.
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I use Chrome - I suppose I could try one of the Chrome bookmark syncing apps. Just not ideal to have separate programs for each sync.
Cheers anyway.
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Can anyone tell me how to sync my outlook calendar (not on Exchange) with my desire. I don't want to sync my outlook contacts though..
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Use HTC sync program
I had issues with the HTC sync program.... I found this to be fine though:
http://www.google.com/support/calendar/bin/answer.py?answer=89955
awesome, google calendar sync worked a dream.
danr55 said:
awesome, google calendar sync worked a dream.
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Glad I could help
HTC Sync problems
i used HTC sync and it only syncs in one direction. It syncs calendar entries from Outlook PC to HTC Desire, but not vice versa.
I have raised a call with HTC, but it has fallen into a black hole.
They suggested using the Google Calendar Sync, but now my phone only allows me to add netrie sto phone, noty googlemail account. I cannt work out how to reset this. It used to give me 3 options (Phone, googlemail, and Sync)
I hv installed Google Calendar Sync for Outlook application in my pc, u can set up for "two way", "outlook to google" or "google to outlook". I use it in two way option enabled and working perfectly, when i create an entry with my phone it is reflecting in outlook and vice versa. (auto synch active, google selected)
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...except one thing; entries created as rich text/html mode in body section cannot be reviewed in the HTC calendar, but I dont care coz I'm not using it for business, for private use it is more than enough imho.
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help HTC desire sync driving me crazy
i Hve been trying to sync my htc with outlook, it is sync in one direction from outlook to desire. i instaled google calender and now outlook and google sync no prob, google and desire sync no prob, but if i ve calender entry in desire it will sync with google but google will not sync it with outlook so bisare any ideas please
I had lots of problems with HTCSync, so got rid of it and use MyPhoneExplorer.
I got fed up with Outlook .. it worked once.. HTC sync is a bit pants.. and would not sync all the time.. ( even though I know the data had changed ) .. So I googled it all... Made a back up of my PST .. and now everything is on google...
You should have taken a look at MyPhoneExplorer a free alternative to HTC Sync.
Hi all.
Just downloaded the new HTC Sync app from HTC. Has anyone found a way to auto sync at regular intervals? It only seems to offer manual sync.
Thanks.
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I guess not then...
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I guess not then...
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Yes, you can auto sync; however, I'm not sure if all HTC Sync programs work the same. I'm using v3.0.5422, which works great.
The simplest way to auto sync is to connect your phone. If all goes according to plan, you will get the sync screen asking the connection type. For example, Charge Only, HTC Sync, Disk Drive, and Internet Sharing. If you click on HTC Sync, and then check the box "Don't ask again", it will remember to use HTC Sync every time you connect your phone via USB. However, it will sync automatically ONLY the first time. If you stay connected, you have to manually sync thereafter. If you then disconnect and reconnect, it will automatically sync again.
There is no way that I know of to perform automatic scheduled syncing.
Peter
Just set up your phone to sync with google (mail, contacts, calendar) and enable automatic sync within settings.
In regards to media, I can't help you.
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Thanks but I think I saw my answer - there's no ongoing auto sync against the HTC Sync desktop software. Seems like an odd omission unless the new htcsense.com offers something similar.
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Hey guys, I want to sync Facebook contacts with my phone contacts. Should I use the Facebook Application to sync or log into HTC Sense for Facebook to do the syncing?
I used the facebook to sync with my contacts, however they did not link my contacts (from my sim card) with my facebook's contacts. Might be the sim card's problem.
But is it able to sync to your phone contacts?
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Yea, but only those who included their phone no. in their facebook's profile. To see the complete list of your FB's contact, including those who didn't include their contact no., you can find them through "people" > "online directories" > "facebook".
Not sure if it's of any help.
I see. How about using htc sense for Facebook? How does it works?
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Ohno, I'm so sorry! I realise I'm using Facebook for HTC Sense all the while. I had to manually link the my contacts.
Sorry for the confusion!
Oh I see. So what's the process like? Under Accounts and Sync, add a HTC Sense for Facebook account first is it? And let it sync?
I would use Facebook sence. The reason I say this is because it should suggest auto links for your contacts. However I still found it got a little confused and was better to link manually. Also it will give you more options with other HTC features. Also if you then use Facebook for android make sure you chose not to sync contacts. This is because your contacts will get two lots of Facebook info, one from sence and one from android. Found that a right pain.
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Oh I see. So what's the process like? Under Accounts and Sync, add a HTC Sense for Facebook account first is it? And let it sync?
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Yea, I think that's what I did. Under Accounts & Sync > Facebook for HTC Sense > Sync contacts.
This will auto sync the phone contacts with the Facebook one? Or need to manually sync?
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Yea, I think that's what I did. Under Accounts & Sync > Facebook for HTC Sense > Sync contacts.
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I use both, as I've had issues syncing at different times. As long as the names are similar or there is something similar about the contacts it will ask to link them, least it did for my 300 contacts on the phone.
Hi,
I've had the same problem which I can't resolve.
I have both a "Facebook" account and a "Facebook for HTC sense" account. I can sync the facebook account to my contacts in my cellphone (HTC DHD) just fine. All my contacts will be sync'd and it will get me their pictures from facebook, however those pictures are zoomed in and of bad quality.
Therefore I chose to sync "Facebook for HTC sense" to my contacts. It gives me better pictures (except there is a Facebook logo on them), and it writes their last wall post in my contacts list.
The issue is that it doesn't sync all my contacts (which are in both my facebook friends and my phone contacts of course), I have 2 or 3 people missing...
I looked on the Internet for hours and didn't find any solution. It's either all the contacts with bad pictures, or most of them with good pictures but F logo on them.
If anyone gets more info about all that, please answer.
Thank you.
I could not understand the exact logic difference between Facebook & Facebook for HTC Sense and also Tweeter & Tweeter for HTC Sense and how to sync them (both or only select one).
All I want to see my "Favoruites" widget update my contacts status on a regular basis from facebook or tweeter (whichever one is most updated).
How you guys use this?
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Hi,
I've had the same problem which I can't resolve.
I have both a "Facebook" account and a "Facebook for HTC sense" account. I can sync the facebook account to my contacts in my cellphone (HTC DHD) just fine. All my contacts will be sync'd and it will get me their pictures from facebook, however those pictures are zoomed in and of bad quality.
Therefore I chose to sync "Facebook for HTC sense" to my contacts. It gives me better pictures (except there is a Facebook logo on them), and it writes their last wall post in my contacts list.
The issue is that it doesn't sync all my contacts (which are in both my facebook friends and my phone contacts of course), I have 2 or 3 people missing...
I looked on the Internet for hours and didn't find any solution. It's either all the contacts with bad pictures, or most of them with good pictures but F logo on them.
If anyone gets more info about all that, please answer.
Thank you.
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Agree with this 100%, I prefer using the official Facebook app, instead of Facebook for HTC Sense, however I'm thoroughly annoyed that the picture qualities are awful and zoomed in.
Googled it up and found that Facebook app was update in version 1.4 to allow high-res pictures to be linked to the contacts, but for some reason on the DHD even though the Facebook app is at version 1.5 the image qualities are still terrible.
Anyone managed to sync their Facebook contacts/pictures to their DHD without using HTC Sense and still getting good quality images?
Wanted to share a recent discovery for syncing Andriod and Outlook (I am using 2007). Up until now I have been very disappointed in the various sync options for someone like me who is on a corporate network using Outlook and who has an IT group that does NOT allow syncing via cloud for any software that uses MSExchange server Active Sync, like RoadSync and TouchDown.
I have been using HTCSync which is not too, too bad, the big issue is that it messes up my phone #s like my (919) 123-4567 989 (this is the extension) after syncing with HTC was changed be to (919)123-4567989. I also had issues with syncing some Outlook appointments, especially recurring and also issues when a co-worker deleted an recurring appointment, it would not always allow me to delete this from my calendar. Bottom line...lots of weird stuff using HTCSync, but until now the only real USB sync option.
Add to this, I do prefer a USB sync option, yep USB and MOSTLY doing so w/o having to load a special software on my Andriod phone like Markspace or The Missing Sync or Companion Link require. I only want to use the integrated Andriod calendar and contacts programs NOT something special.
With all of the background, I strongly encourage anyone with similar needs, especially a USB sync option, please check out Andriod-Sync at this link
http://www.android-sync.com/
Amazingly, the cost is $0.00.
Also, if you want to see the various sync options check out this link
http://www.syncdroid.net/
Hope this is helpful for the XDA corporate guys that use Outlook, came from WM6.5 to Andriod 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and have been looking for a good USB and non IT controlled sync option.
malloy0
NOTE: Mods I also posted in the Andriod Software Thread and also here given I have a Desire Z and this forum has been awesome to use to get my phone tweaked, ROMd and other stuff to where it is now. Hope this is ok. If not use DELETE.
For my calendar, I use google calendar sync and it has been flawless for me.
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unfortunately this is not free anymore..
Everytime I go onto the web browser it tries to sign into facebook. How can I stop this as it is getting increasingly annoying. I deleted saved passwords but no joy
Thanks in advance
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afaik its using the facebook account in accounts and sync in settings
i don't think it can be disabled, aside from signing out of the facebook account
Remove permission for HTC sense from facebook might work.
It only does this on my phone when going to facebook or clicking a link on fb you can just hit back to cancel it.
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Hello, try to disable the app "Facebook for HTC sense" in application parameters.
( Force close and disable ).
And then install the facebook app ( not the HTC app ... ).
I've done that. Maybe it disables some contacts/features too,
but i have no problems with "facebook for HTC sense" disabled.
Everything linked to facebook seems to work fine ...
Try'n'see
I also have this issue wouldn't mind if it was quicker but it lags i removed all and anything related to htc for Facebook but to no avail, so when that pop up appears i just hit back and it goes away