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[Q] Whats the best facebook contact sync for cm7?

Could someone share what facebook contact sync app they are using on cm7? I like the way sense syncs my contacts with my facebook friends. I used sync my pics but it downloaded the wrong pictures. I like the rom a lot I just would like my pictures synced

seanjenks said:
Could someone share what facebook contact sync app they are using on cm7? I like the way sense syncs my contacts with my facebook friends. I used sync my pics but it downloaded the wrong pictures. I like the rom a lot I just would like my pictures synced
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The official Facebook app syncs photos.

syncmypix
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nloko.android.syncmypix&feature=search_result

I use both the official Facebook app (to get the contact details synced) and SyncMyPix (to sync contact pictures)

facebook app works fine for syncing

Mine doesn't sync when im on cm7.0.2.1 i usually just read and not post but i really wanted to use and like cm7 because its a aosp and i only have used sense roms know of any reason its not syncing for me i have it all set up

DomSim said:
syncmypix
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nloko.android.syncmypix&feature=search_result
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Mine did not sync well. This worked perfect. Thank you.
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[Q]Facebook contacts sync

Is that facebook contact sync bug still there yet in blur less stock roms ?

Same here dude
A.M.H said:
Is that facebook contact sync bug still there yet in blur less stock roms ?
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Anyway to sync conyacts with fb
I did not know this before buying

You can try third party contact apps like GoContacts. IIRC, those apps sync contacts to facebook, as long as the contact name is the same they use in Facebook

stock roms can only sync with Facebook with motoblur. CM7 works fine once Facebook application is installed.
so the only solution is to use other contact apps

Add Facebook Account

Trying to add a Facebook account to sync my info with my contacts. Why I go to add the account, the screen just blinks and takes me back to the accounts screen. It wont let me add it. I did it once when the Facebook app asked me if I wanted to, but cannot figure out how to get that option again on the facebook app.
I just rooted my phone and did not apply a custom rom or anything.

You can't add a Facebook account through accounts and sync.. it isn't built in unless you install a rom that has it enabled.
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Google has removed facebook sync so the only way to get it back is through a custom rom now.

Actually you don't have to change the ROM. Instead you can just use this app to sync your facebook contacts. Found it a couple of days ago and have been using it without any problems. Works like a charms for me. The only downside: You don't get the facebook icon but instead the icon of the app.
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.mots.haxsync

But that's not syncing through the app, which is what the OP is trying to do

EddyOS said:
But that's not syncing through the app, which is what the OP is trying to do
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He is trying to do that yes. But as he is not going to succeed I was showing him an alternative to installing another ROM. I think that is legitimate.

DoubleYou79 said:
He is trying to do that yes. But as he is not going to succeed I was showing him an alternative to installing another ROM. I think that is legitimate.
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I agree, I've been using HaxSync for a while now and love it. It does have a few little quirks with name matching, but it's easy enough to remedy by linking the contact to the correct account in Facebook, plus the dev seems to work pretty quickly on updates and bug fixes.

Here's a question which I think is on point with the thread.
I have a custom ROM on my GNEX which has Facebook Sync enabled (Winner00 ROM). But it doesn't seem to sync everyone, and certainly not with high resolution images. I also installed the Facebook sync app that so many have suggested, but that also doesn't sync everyone, nor does it sync high res images.
In total, only about 20 or so of my phone contacts are synced with their FB pictures.
Anyone know how to better tweak this? Or, what I'm doing wrong??
Thanks!

cokm4n said:
Here's a question which I think is on point with the thread.
I have a custom ROM on my GNEX which has Facebook Sync enabled (Winner00 ROM). But it doesn't seem to sync everyone, and certainly not with high resolution images. I also installed the Facebook sync app that so many have suggested, but that also doesn't sync everyone, nor does it sync high res images.
In total, only about 20 or so of my phone contacts are synced with their FB pictures.
Anyone know how to better tweak this? Or, what I'm doing wrong??
Thanks!
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I've not used a ROM that has Facebook syncing enabled, but I'm guessing it's the same situation as with HaxSync. My guess is that the name of the contact in your phone is different somehow than their name on Facebook so this is how you join them so the pics sync:
1. Open the People app and find the contact you want to join
2. Opent the contact then tap Menu>Edit
3. Then tap Menu>Join
4. Match the person to their Facebook name and select it
5. Tap done
The contact will now be joined to their facebook picture and the picture will sync.
As I said, I'm not positive that this is the same with Facebook syncing as all I have used is HaxSync but I'm guessing it's the same.

Thanks for the suggestion.
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Syncing facebook

So I have only just got around to rooting my GN and curious how easy it is to get Facebook sync working again. After looking around I see lots of custom roms that I can install to make it work but I wanted to keep everything stock. I also see some people modifying the APK but wouldn't that stop working as soon as Facebook update their app? Is there an easy way to get this working? Thanks.

You could try a sync app for fb.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsInJvLndlZWRuZXQuY29udGFjdHNzeW5jIl0.

Klippetop said:
You could try a sync app for fb.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsInJvLndlZWRuZXQuY29udGFjdHNzeW5jIl0.
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I already use this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nloko.android.syncmypix but would rather not have another app running just to do what Facebook should already do.

Unfortunately, from what I understand, Google disabled facebook sync as part of their default experience because of a spat over API's between Google and Facebook.
So no sync without root..

Klippetop said:
Unfortunately, from what I understand, Google disabled facebook sync as part of their default experience because of a spat over API's between Google and Facebook.
So no sync without root..
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I have root. Do you mean without installing a ROM?

Sorry. Yes, I think you need a custom ROM. My facebooksync started working that way.
but if you want to keep that stock feel, I can recommend Bugless Beast ROM..

Use Haxsync for that...

Guto ViP said:
Use Haxsync for that...
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I tried that one before i rooted and thought it worked well, but was just ugly. When you view a contact you don't want to see a big red Haxsync logo. It should be under the official Facebook app. I know why this is not possible but presumed after rooting there would be a method.

Jleagle said:
I tried that one before i rooted and thought it worked well, but was just ugly. When you view a contact you don't want to see a big red Haxsync logo. It should be under the official Facebook app. I know why this is not possible but presumed after rooting there would be a method.
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There is some ROMS have added the facebook sync back into the ROM. AOKP has the FaceBook Sync buil into the ROM, so once you install FB it gives you the option to sync contacts.
However, I like HaxSync, yes it is not the "FB" logo, but it syncs higher quality pictures, status updates, and it merges FaceBook and Google contacts, better than the built in sync. Makes it work like Google+ with the updates and like HTC sense with merging contacts.

HaxSync

Klippetop said:
Unfortunately, from what I understand, Google disabled facebook sync as part of their default experience because of a spat over API's between Google and Facebook.
So no sync without root..
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It's not just Facebook. Twitter and LinkedIn contacts don't sync either (hell, LinkedIn quit working overall). Google needs to officially spit out that 4.0.3 update and the developers of those apps need to code for the new social API that is required to plug into the People app. Read more here: Android 4.0.3 Platform: Social stream API in Contacts Provider.

JBundy said:
It's not just Facebook. Twitter and LinkedIn contacts don't sync either (hell, LinkedIn quit working overall). Google needs to officially spit out that 4.0.3 update and the developers of those apps need to code for the new social API that is required to plug into the People app. Read more here: Android 4.0.3 Platform: Social stream API in Contacts Provider.
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I thought this issue was happening way before 4.0.3?
My twitter sync works fine i think?

Contacts app with FB integration

Does anyone know contacts app, with email label, DOB label, social integration, etc? I hate stock ICS contacts "People" app.. Should've post this in Android subforum Also, is there an gallery app that allows you to tag people from contacts on photos?

HaxSync will integrate the Facebook data into your contacts. Including image. Check it out in the market.
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I think he is looking for something like old GB contacts or people hub from WP.
there is no need to any thirs party app too sync FB friends with contacts. official FB app can sync them too. but it cant sync events.

sam5154 said:
I think he is looking for something like old GB contacts or people hub from WP.
there is no need to any thirs party app too sync FB friends with contacts. official FB app can sync them too. but it cant sync events.
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No it can´t i been looking for something similar to that but no luck , contacts apk in GB stock rom was better

Tuner420 said:
No it can´t i been looking for something similar to that but no luck , contacts apk in GB stock rom was better
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It doesn't use your phone's contacts, it uses your facebook contacts, and yes it does, as one of it's core features.

kr1pt said:
Does anyone know contacts app, with email label, DOB label, social integration, etc? I hate stock ICS contacts "People" app.. Should've post this in Android subforum Also, is there an gallery app that allows you to tag people from contacts on photos?
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I am not sure if you have tried Contapps and Smartr. They both have integration with various social media sites.

Wrong topic, please delete.