Anyone knows how to change phone (unsync) contacts into Google contacts without creating new ones on CM7? I am really bored to do that for all my contacts.
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LucidSomnia said:
Anyone knows how to change phone (unsync) contacts into Google contacts without creating new ones on CM7? I am really bored to do that for all my contacts.
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you can try exporting contacts to sd and importing them into google contacts from your pc.
LucidSomnia said:
Anyone knows how to change phone (unsync) contacts into Google contacts without creating new ones on CM7? I am really bored to do that for all my contacts.
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not exactly sure if I understand you right do you mean contacts from a different phone which cannot sync with Google? If so: can you get an internet connection with the other phone? Because a lot of (non-android) phones can sync with Google contacts, too.
If you can't do that, I'd guess export and import into Google would be the best bet. Google supports a lot of formats to do so - csv, outlook specific csv and vcard - details here: https://support.google.com/mail/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=14024
What phone is it exactly?
eventcom said:
not exactly sure if I understand you right do you mean contacts from a different phone which cannot sync with Google? If so: can you get an internet connection with the other phone? Because a lot of (non-android) phones can sync with Google contacts, too.
If you can't do that, I'd guess export and import into Google would be the best bet. Google supports a lot of formats to do so - csv, outlook specific csv and vcard - details here: https://support.google.com/mail/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=14024
What phone is it exactly?
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On the same phone, unsynced to make them google contacts. I dunno if i can explain it better but anyways, i'll try exporting to sd, importing into google. The one in my signature. Buzz.
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LucidSomnia said:
On the same phone, unsynced to make them google contacts. I dunno if i can explain it better but anyways, i'll try exporting to sd, importing into google. The one in my signature. Buzz.
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now I seem to be really confused lol: if you want to make contacts of your phone Google contacts you have to *sync* then instead of unsync - what am I missing?
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eventcom said:
now I seem to be really confused lol: if you want to make contacts of your phone Google contacts you have to *sync* then instead of unsync - what am I missing?
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From what I understand, he saved his contacts as phone contacts rather than google contacts. So these phone contacts wont sync with google.
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saadislam said:
From what I understand, he saved his contacts as phone contacts rather than google contacts. So these phone contacts wont sync with google
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Well, there are only two three conditions this could happen: 1) if someone not in your contacts calls you and you don't add him to your contacts (but that's only a phone number then), 2) if the contacts are on your SIM only (to be honest I'm just assuming so - haven't tested), 3) if you disable syncing or are not logged into your Google account - right - or am I still missing something?
On cm7 when you add a new contact, it used to ask whether to save it as google or phone contact.
saadislam said:
On cm7 when you add a new contact, it used to ask whether to save it as google or phone contact.
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Ah, I see - too bad, seems I haven't added any contacts manually when I used CM7 (I use Google apps on the PC for a long time now - usually I do the contact entries there...)
Thx for enlightment (and if this is the case exporting and import to Google contacts should be the way to go).
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Currently when i select a contact in the "People" App, it says they are synced with:
Phone
Phone
Facebook
Facebook For HTC Sense
Firstly, is there anyway to delete the other "Phone" link without having to manually unlinking them?
Secondly, do i need my contacts sync all my contacts with both Facebook & Facebook for HTC Sense to get their facebook display pictures to show up and for facebook widgets to work?
& finally, is there anyway to get all my contacts to sync with google without having to re-add them all to my phone.
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Currently when i select a contact in the "People" App, it says they are synced with:
Phone
Phone
Facebook
Facebook For HTC Sense
Firstly, is there anyway to delete the other "Phone" link without having to manually unlinking them?
Secondly, do i need my contacts sync all my contacts with both Facebook & Facebook for HTC Sense to get their facebook display pictures to show up and for facebook widgets to work?
& finally, is there anyway to get all my contacts to sync with google without having to re-add them all to my phone.
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You can try contact analyzer which can be found in market. To find duplicate contacts.
For LAST question, you can export all your contact from your people and import them to GOogle, or you can setting up active sync.
sromer said:
Secondly, do i need my contacts sync all my contacts with both Facebook & Facebook for HTC Sense to get their facebook display pictures to show up and for facebook widgets to work?
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I would suggest keeping the facebook for HTC sense sync , I tried not having that and contact pics were all blurry...makes alot of difference when you're getting a call etc.
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steeveeo said:
I would suggest keeping the facebook for HTC sense sync , I tried not having that and contact pics were all blurry...makes alot of difference when you're getting a call etc.
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So i don't need both?
sromer said:
So i don't need both?
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Nope , you can keep htc sense synced and let normal facebook stay disabled thats what I do now keeps the amount of linked contacts to a minimum.
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Hey guys,
I'm planning to root my DHD for the first time, and I'm quite scared I'm going to lose all my contacts. I have over 200 contacts on my phone but in my Gmail contacts there are only 48.
I'm planning to install the Andriod Revolution HD 6.1.2 Rom. Will I be able to restore my contacts using HTC Sync software after I've rooted my phone?
Thanks in advance
ysfsuleman said:
Hey guys,
I'm planning to root my DHD for the first time, and I'm quite scared I'm going to lose all my contacts. I have over 200 contacts on my phone but in my Gmail contacts there are only 48.
I'm planning to install the Andriod Revolution HD 6.1.2 Rom. Will I be able to restore my contacts using HTC Sync software after I've rooted my phone?
Thanks in advance
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-sorry mate, wish I could help u, but I'm in the same boat. new to android, need to read up on how to flash myself+ good roms. thanks for opening the thread.
sync contacts to your google account and then sync them back after flashing?
when i rooted my phone i went through the downgrade method and didn't realise it would wipe the phone, but i luckily had my contacts saved as a .csv file which i uploaded to my google account, then told the new rom to sync with google. there were a few duplicates doing it that way but it was easy to sort through.
i would recommend finding the option on the phone to sync contacts with google and let HTC sort out the duplicates for you, then root and flash away
There is one software call go contact in market ,so u can backup of ur number.or u can go to account and sync ur contact.
ysfsuleman said:
Hey guys,
I'm planning to root my DHD for the first time, and I'm quite scared I'm going to lose all my contacts. I have over 200 contacts on my phone but in my Gmail contacts there are only 48.
I'm planning to install the Andriod Revolution HD 6.1.2 Rom. Will I be able to restore my contacts using HTC Sync software after I've rooted my phone?
Thanks in advance
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ysfsuleman said:
Hey guys,
I'm planning to root my DHD for the first time, and I'm quite scared I'm going to lose all my contacts. I have over 200 contacts on my phone but in my Gmail contacts there are only 48.
I'm planning to install the Andriod Revolution HD 6.1.2 Rom. Will I be able to restore my contacts using HTC Sync software after I've rooted my phone?
Thanks in advance
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Is there a reason why you can't just sync them with Gmail?
Haven't used ARHD so couldn't tell you if it will work with HTC Sync. I know that RCMix Runny, which is a also a Sense based ROM doesn't work with HTC Sync on my DHD but that could be just me!
If syncing with Google is not an option, there should be an option in People to export your contacts to the SD card. You can then flash ARHD and import your contacts again afterwards.
There are also a number of Contact Backup apps in the Market. I've never used them so I couldn't recommend any particular one.
ARHD will work with HTC Sync, just make sure all your contacts are synced to your computer before you install the rom.
Thanks guys for all the suggestions. @Lewelynn nice to see a fellow Joberger as senior member on XDA.
I Think I'm gonna try and sync all my contacts again with Gmail account, is there a manual way to sync contacts. Ill also try sync with HTC Sync just to make double sure.
ysfsuleman said:
Thanks guys for all the suggestions. @Lewelynn nice to see a fellow Joberger as senior member on XDA.
I Think I'm gonna try and sync all my contacts again with Gmail account, is there a manual way to sync contacts. Ill also try sync with HTC Sync just to make double sure.
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What do you mean by manual sync?
BOZG said:
What do you mean by manual sync?
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I meant a way in which i can manually go and synchronize my contacts with my Google account, figured it out though.
Settings -> Accounts and Sync -> Google -> Sync Contacts
For peace of mind you can backup your contacts with a few free programs from the market too. Read the user reviews first though because I just noticed a couple of complaints with one of them.
It's worth paying for a well known one with a decent reputation.
I'm kinda intrigued by these kind of posts.
I thought one of the main selling points of Android was the Google integration.
Surely if you have used your DHD before you have connected it to your Google account, as such your phone should have synched your contacts etc...
I found it hard to believe after I got all my gmail contacts and google + contacts on GN...I got multiple entries of the same person. In HTC sense or tough wiz they usually automatically suggest you to links up those entries. But I look and look though all the options in ICS contact apps, didnt see it. Did google seriously forgot about it?
and none of the facebook contacts show up at all...probably not compatible with ICS yet?
No more Facebook integration after gingerbread.
U can use SyncMyPix. I know it's frustrating but I think this is the best solution available so far
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طوني تبولة said:
No more Facebook integration after gingerbread.
U can use SyncMyPix. I know it's frustrating but I think this is the best solution available so far
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Is syncmypix hd? I'm trying to search something that is hd but for Facebook?
lettcco said:
I found it hard to believe after I got all my gmail contacts and google + contacts on GN...I got multiple entries of the same person. In HTC sense or tough wiz they usually automatically suggest you to links up those entries. But I look and look though all the options in ICS contact apps, didnt see it. Did google seriously forgot about it?
and none of the facebook contacts show up at all...probably not compatible with ICS yet?
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You can link contacts together, but only manual and difficult.
Open contacts, then open person which you would like to link to another, then from top-right menu click "edit". Then click the same menu button again, there is option "join". It's the only way I found to combine contacts together.....
jires said:
You can link contacts together, but only manual and difficult.
Open contacts, then open person which you would like to link to another, then from top-right menu click "edit". Then click the same menu button again, there is option "join". It's the only way I found to combine contacts together.....
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Ive tried this because ive wondered about linking contacts since my XOOM updated to ICS and once you click Join, on the top of the list is a Suggested contact, meaning the same name so its kind of easy to do if you know the multiples.
Most of mine linked automatically if they have the same name on my phone as they do on Facebook. Those that don't I joined manually
Haxsync on Android marker ... syncs pictures with face detection high quality ...and adds them to people automatically including recent posts ... well worth the money
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Last some days I made an experiments with different ICS ROMs on my Desire.
I tried Sandvold's ROM v0.13 and latest COS-Bravo.
And I found a problem with contacts. ICS on Desire do not let me save a contact as a local phone contact. Remember, on 2.2 there was an option: store to phone, or store into gmail, also it was a possibility to link contacts.
Now the only way - to save save contact as gmail contact.
Does anybody able to save local contacts?
Not sure about local contacts option, but the linking contacts option is a feature in HTC Sense so unless you use that then it will probably not give you the option you are used to. Some ROM's do have alternative features which do the same thing though.
On BCM the same. Only able to store contacts as Google contacts. But hey, who wants local contacts anyway nowadays?
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...linking contacts option is a feature in HTC Sense...
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on COS-Bravo it is a possibility of linking. But what the reason for linking gmail with gmail?
Mad Marty said:
On BCM the same. Only able to store contacts as Google contacts. But hey, who wants local contacts anyway nowadays?
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Pity...
I hate g-contacts because it spoils photos.
And the main idea - I don't want all my contacts in Gmail (what for?) and all gmail contacts in Phone (lot's of trash, useless to search).
So I think this function is nessesary
here's my fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808037
how to delete multiple/all contacts?
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you can go in gmail from pc and edit contacts list from there, it will be faster
SpadaBoss said:
you can go in gmail from pc and edit contacts list from there, it will be faster
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thank you ... :good:
zhtapon said:
thank you ... :good:
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oh yes, please edit from google contacts because i've had a hell of a time with contacts back then when i try to delete contacts in my phone, and when i sync, google actually remove some of the contacts i wanted to keep because its not in my google account.
what worked for me, and i find it the fastest, is to use an app to merge/remove most of my contacts, login to my google account and delete everyone there, then turn sync on for my phone. Google contacts will now be exactly the same as your phone's ! Though from my experience, no app out there can properly merge contacts for you. Take the time to check every contact yourself. If you are going down the path of android, you will only need to do this once and your contact should be pretty much synced for the rest of your life xD
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oh yes, please edit from google contacts because i've had a hell of a time with contacts back then when i try to delete contacts in my phone, and when i sync, google actually remove some of the contacts i wanted to keep because its not in my google account.
what worked for me, and i find it the fastest, is to use an app to merge/remove most of my contacts, login to my google account and delete everyone there, then turn sync on for my phone. Google contacts will now be exactly the same as your phone's ! Though from my experience, no app out there can properly merge contacts for you. Take the time to check every contact yourself. If you are going down the path of android, you will only need to do this once and your contact should be pretty much synced for the rest of your life xD
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After deleting google contacts, Don't forget to configure the Sync App that you use to sync from PC to Android, if not you will delete all contacts in your PC.