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PC Suite for G2

I'm coming from a Nokia 5800. Although the software was buggy as hell, Ovi Suite was still a great piece of software to sync all of my phone's data to a local copy of my PC (as opposed to Google's nosy cloud storage).
Ideally looking for something that could archive my contacts--as well as abilities to create/change/delete on my PC which would then sync with the phone. Also download all SMS's, photos/videos taken, and manage music.

If what I've read is true, google music should take care of this, its supposedly an itunes-like software
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Check out Double Twist. There is PC software and an app. Not sure if it would cover all your needs (ive never used it), but it appears to be a decent itunes clone for not just Android but other devices.

theres an app callled mybackup in the market. it will back everything up to the sdcard, then u can copy backup to pc if this helps.

Since people aren't too familiar with Ovi Suite: I need something like Palm Desktop for Android, and I don't want to pay $40 for CompanionLink.

Dude, you need to learn to love the cloud.
From GMail/GMaps/GVoice/GDocks/GCal/Picassa, I have every email, sms, voicememo, picture, video, call history, transcribed voicemail, task, appointment, map location, contact, document, etc. All from any webbrowser in any location, all damn-near instantly synced with my phone.
...but to answer you question, search for HTC Sync. I think it only works with Sense tho, so you will have to wait and flash the Z firmware once the hackers make the g2 flashable.
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Dude, I love the cloud.
But I also love having a local copy on my computers (which I back up regularly and save to my Dropbox). Being able to edit contacts and calendar entries without having to bring up a webpage is huge to me.

Different strokes for different folks I guess.
I live and work on the cloud. I never run any backups. I store nothing locally other than 4TB of pirated moves/tv. Being able to access everything from anywhere even if my house has no electricity is huge to me.
What's so bad about opening up a webpage? Opening outlook or whatever doesn't seem any different to me. Unless I am using my computer as a TV, all I ever need from it is a webbrowser, which is nice since every computer and smartphone in the world has one.
I do program ASP.NET/Win32/other and need that dev environment, but that too is all running on a VirtualPC in the cloud.

Not all of us always have constant data access, nor want to depend on it.
Plus, the difference between a webpage and outlook is MASSIVE.
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I know this is a pointless argument, but I am curious if you have ever given gmail with gtalk-desktop in your tray a real chance?
I used outlook at a job for work and personal for 6 years, then used outlook for work another 5 while using gmail for personal, and for the last 2 I have been gmail only. I always had the newest version on the newest os, but not in the last 2 years.
In outlook I was always sorting and running a search all was always dog slow. I can find anything in gmail as easily as finding any webpage with google. Gmail integrates with google calendar just as well as outlook and they can sync to eachother. Just sayin.
...anyway, did you look in to HTC Sync? Also, you could always run an exchange server at home and sync over the air.
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I'd probably choose services that keep the home PC synced with the cloud, keeping a local copy of what GMail etc use. Enough people do that that there are tools for that, and of course your phone syncs easily with the cloud. I think enough Android users drink the Google kool aid that there's not as much interest in syncing directly phone to PC without using the cloud as an intermediary. After years of wired syncing, I'm thrilled to have it work without any work on my part, personally.
But a search did turn up both The Missing Sync for Android and Handset Manager - both look to still be a bit buggy, but maybe they'll do the job or be worth watching.

We need HTC to make HTC Sync for non-Sense phones. Period.

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Different strokes for different folks I guess.
I live and work on the cloud. I never run any backups. I store nothing locally other than 4TB of pirated moves/tv. Being able to access everything from anywhere even if my house has no electricity is huge to me.
What's so bad about opening up a webpage? Opening outlook or whatever doesn't seem any different to me. Unless I am using my computer as a TV, all I ever need from it is a webbrowser, which is nice since every computer and smartphone in the world has one.
I do program ASP.NET/Win32/other and need that dev environment, but that too is all running on a VirtualPC in the cloud.
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Totally agree, That's the only way to go, really. When I moved up from my Moto Cliq to the G2 it took all of 5 minutes to get my phone the way I wanted. The hardest part was customizing my icon on the home screen. The data all synced from Google. My list of installed apps was backed up via "App List Backup" and I just re-installed them. Done.

[Q] Best messenger app?

Hi, I've been trying several messenger apps with no success, so I'd like to know if you can recommend me something, I tried MSN Pro Talk, but most of the times, after I initiate a conversation and change to another app, when I go back to MSN, I cannot see anything that the other person is writting, don't know why; Fring displays ads on the app itself, so is discarded; I like eBuddy, however, it saves the eBuddy account password......and I don't want someone else entering in my account if they are playing with the phone; meebo interface is really ugly; Nimbuzz is slow and seems like consuming a lot of battery :/ any suggestion? thanks!

I use MSN Talk Pro...
Like it, but must to upgrade.

i find Frings the best, but then again, it's just me. Ads are ok since you're using the stuffs for free!

Have you teu mercury? It work just fine here and its free.
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I will try Mercury, and if does not work, I guess I'll stick with Nimbuzz, it's almost perfect, do you know if it does actually consume more battery? thanks!

I use eBuddy. Never had any problems with it plus it allows multiple accounts/types of accounts to be online at same time

I also use ebuddy, but it is far from perfect for my taste. I still haven't found a messenger that fits my needs and I will try mercury later today and report back here!

I like Trillian, it's worth it's price.
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Gtalk with hot-chilli MSN transport

Try imo (from imo.im), clean interface, logs, low resources, and very easy to use. MSN, Yahoo, AIM/ICQ, Google Talk, MySpace, Skype, Facebook and Jabber.
I have tried Nimbuzz, eBuddy, IM+, Meebo, Fring and Mercury, imo is the best (for me). Using gtalk, msn, skype and facebook chats.

I use IM+, Mercury, but almost the time GTalk

Trillian is great although it costs. Well worth it in my opinion though.
It works very well with the desktop client too which I have been using for years, if your pc recognises you as afk it will divert messages to the phone client, if you return to your pc they are auto diverted to the pc again. Its pretty seamless and ive been very impressed so far.

Imo chat beta... simply the best!
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[Q] Send/receive SMS via computer ?

Hey guys,
I have SGS2, and I wonder if there is some application that will show me notification when I receive sms on my computer, and I should be able to reply to it from computer too ? I tried "Remote Notifier for Android" from market, and at first glance it looks really nice, but sms notifications doesnt work, and I cant reply to sms via computer aswell. Is there some other app which can do this ?
NOTE: I dont want web-service based apps, that require me to have service started on my phone and to connect through browser from my computer, I want standalone app that communicates with phone through wireless, just like Remote Notifier.

try MightyText.
not sure if it is out of beta yet but it does works. you just need to log in to your gmail account.

DeskSMS

LuffyPSP said:
try MightyText.
not sure if it is out of beta yet but it does works. you just need to log in to your gmail account.
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Confirming LuffyPSP.
MightyText works!
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cool. glad it working out for ya.

Both of this apps require me to stay logged in browser in order to see notification when I receive sms

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Both of this apps require me to stay logged in browser in order to see notification when I receive sms
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True. I guess it is because of the fact you can't 'push' that data to a pc. I believe there's an app needed (like the plugin for the MightyText app) to 'convert' that data to make it 'recognizable' (the data between pc and phone).
Notifications can't be pushed. Only the data itself.
So i believe, what you are looking for, doesn't exist (yet).
Can someone confirm?
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i think yes, it does not exist yet. but many people satisfied with how MightyText works if you follow from the first Beta release. i think many people actually find this type is already convenient so far, instead of how you asked. maybe not yet. you can try PM the dev and state your suggestion/opinion maybe.

Remote Notifier for Android does the exact thing I need, except its stopped developing and some features dont work. I searched yesterday alot to find some similar app, but no success.
@LuffyPSP
I already discussed with one of colleagues, and will start developing it in next few days.

I think MyPhoneExplorer might be able to do what you ask. You might wanna give it a try!

Maybe it can, but MPE requries phone to be connected with USB

[Q] Sending/Recieving SMS with PC

Hi guys,
if been wondering if there is a way to send/recieve sms or whatsapp messages through a PC Software while the DHD is connected to the computer.
Does HTC Sync support such operations?
Even better would be a Program that could control the whole Phone while it is connected just like a Emulator but for real
Is there something like that out there?

You can send/recieve real time messages with Airdroid apk

Try EasySMS it works well and gives you a webpage you can send sms from your computer or android tablet

only AirDroid from market <3

Try myphoneexplorer it's the best you sync all data. Send sms make calls .... :thumbup:
Download it for your phone and your pc it's free
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I'm using AirDroid, and it works really good. You can do everything with it

SMS on Computer / Mac

Hey all,
Got the Pixel 2 XL and love it so far. Came from an iPhone 7 Plus, and really miss iMessage, but am learning to deal with it.
One feature that I've been trying to figure out how to do is have it so I can send text messages from my laptop. I remember back when I had my Galaxy Nexus I used to be able to use an app to mimic essentially how iMessage allows me to text people from my phone or my mac. Looking for something like that again.
I've tried researching but all I can find are thread's / articles from a couple years ago about apps that seem pretty dated. I tried using MightySMS, but after a certain amount of messages per month it requires a subscription.
Personally, I would have loved if Hangouts still allowed SMS, and that would've been the perfect solution.
Any suggestions?
I'm truly sorry if this subject has been beat to a pulp, as I imagine it probably has. I tried researching beforehand, and as mentioned, everything I found was pretty old.

I recommend and use Pushbullet as my daily driver. It is very light with Windows and Web integration. There is not a native app for MacOS but you can use Noti to sync to desktop. I personally just use the web version with desktop notifications on on any platform. If you have Verizon then there is Verizon Messages which is very robust and allows for syncing to iOS. Also MightyText and AirDroid but they are extremely bulky.

I used to use Airdroid quite a lot, and it was certainly a good program that did what it advertised. The only reason I stopped using it is because most people I communicate with use Whatsapp, and Whatsapp web is better than any SMS app on a computer.

Hangouts still does text messaging (SMS) or at least it did a few months ago when I used it last. Install it if it's not there then click on SMS in settings to enable.

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I recommend and use Pushbullet as my daily driver. It is very light with Windows and Web integration. There is not a native app for MacOS but you can use Noti to sync to desktop. I personally just use the web version with desktop notifications on on any platform. If you have Verizon then there is Verizon Messages which is very robust and allows for syncing to iOS. Also MightyText and AirDroid but they are extremely bulky.
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Thanks! I will take a look at Pushbullet and see how I do.
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I used to use Airdroid quite a lot, and it was certainly a good program that did what it advertised. The only reason I stopped using it is because most people I communicate with use Whatsapp, and Whatsapp web is better than any SMS app on a computer.
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I'm in full agreement on WhatsApp. Unfortunately in my experience (at least in my friends/family circle) it's tough for me to convince iPhone users to switch over to using WhatsApp.
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Hangouts still does text messaging (SMS) or at least it did a few months ago when I used it last. Install it if it's not there then click on SMS in settings to enable.
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As far as I've researched it only supports SMS now if you have your number ported to Google Voice or use Project Fi. Otherwise you cannot.

You are correct, Hangouts is not able to use your cell carrier number.

I've been using Mightytext for years, LOVE it! Does just want I need without the need fuss. Love it!

I use Join. It does clipboard sharing, notifications, SMS, and more. Has a PC app and chrome extension which should work on mac? It's $5 after a month free. Well worth it. I use it constantly both for texting and to send files or share a webpage from my phone to pc or vice versa. Give it a look

nwadwa said:
Hey all....One feature that I've been trying to figure out how to do is have it so I can send text messages from my laptop. Any suggestions?
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I'll 2nd Mighty Text here. I use the free version and never found anything else better, including PB. MT has a 200 SMS per month limit... I've hit it once in 3 years? I use it on my Wi-Fi tablet too.

+1 for Pushbullet. works great for me.

Mighty text or Pushbullet.
I've seen too many bugs in Pushbullet though.
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Not sure who your provider is but I used to use Mighty Text when I was with T-Mobile. Verizon has desktop apps for Windows and Mac, however there can be syncing delays on the desktop versions.

henderjr said:
I use Join. It does clipboard sharing, notifications, SMS, and more. Has a PC app and chrome extension which should work on mac? It's $5 after a month free. Well worth it. I use it constantly both for texting and to send files or share a webpage from my phone to pc or vice versa. Give it a look
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I just bought Join and like it, except that the chrome extension conversation closes after I respond to a text. What am I missing?

JimSmith94 said:
I just bought Join and like it, except that the chrome extension conversation closes after I respond to a text. What am I missing?
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Yeah I guess that's how it works. I must be used to it because I had to test it. It does seem to stay, I think, if you click on the extension and pop out join in a new window. But if you just reply to a text and don't already have it popped out in a new window it will disappear. There's pretty good support here if you want to ask http://forum.joaoapps.com/index.php?forums/join/

I like Join .. BUT .. Google Drive is blocked at work and since this is where it stores files/messages .. I can't use it. I use MySMS to send and receive texts but I might check out MightyText since it had some positive feedback.

I like Pulse.
It lets you sync messaging between multiple devices and the web as long as the primary phone is left on and has service. You can even text from a second phone using it. That's useful if you have a data only sim in a phone or a tablet.
In my experience the developer can be a bit hostile to bug reports when he isn't sure how to fix it or if you make a suggestion that doesn't align with his vision, but the app is well done.

I downloaded Pulse a few days ago it it seems to work well so far. I also really like the look of it.