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heres the deal: i want to try out cyanogen, but my primary rom is Skyraider. but there is one problem... my dinc is my primary phone (cant wait til my g1 gets here ), and has all my 9-somesh*t contacts, and messages, and everything else. does anyone recommend any apps to backup and restore contacts, messages, and all that good stuff? also, does anyone have any tips, tricks, or mods i can furthur customize cyanogen? thnx a lot!
Well, If you go ahead and save all your messages onto your gmail account as soon as you sign into it on the new rom all those contacts are ported. SMS I have not found a way to save but any important info just save it somewhere else.
Drewsipher said:
Well, If you go ahead and save all your messages onto your gmail account as soon as you sign into it on the new rom all those contacts are ported. SMS I have not found a way to save but any important info just save it somewhere else.
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I use the SMS Backup app, it will backup all your texts to your gmail. You can specify what tag to use. The app is free.
Pretty sure Titanium Backup doing back up all apps + system data will do this
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Pretty sure Titanium Backup doing back up all apps + system data will do this
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do not try restoring system settings across ROMs - not a good idea.
I use my backup pro. Works extremly well for me!
blackwolf77 said:
I use my backup pro. Works extremly well for me!
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i decided to buy the app, and it really does work great! although i wish my contacts didnt show double whenever i went from skyraider to cyanogen. other than that it works great!
I appologize upfront if this is a n00b question but something is anoying me big time.
I like flashing ROMs and occasionally do a fresh and clean install. I have backed up everything using Titanium Pro and Nandroid but I tend to leave them alone since everything can be freshly installed and what's the use of a clean install if you then restore everything right?
Now for my contacts I sync with 2 Google accounts, FB, Twitter, Linked-In, Skype, Whatsapp and some more less famous stuff. Everytime I do a clean install I have contacts double in my persons app and I have to manually merge them.
This is costing me a lot of time. Is there a way to backup these contacts "merged" and restore them, without loss of the sync mechanism with those accounts? Or is there at least a way to let the merge take place somehow automatically?
The best way to do it would be to EASY merge the contacts, like HTC Sense shows you duplicates and you can just one-click-merge, but since I have found no information whatsoever on this being a possibility on ICS, I guess you can try to use TB to do that.
When you flash a new ROM, guessing its some updated version of ICS, you can try to restore DATA only to the People app after actually making sure that all your accounts are added. So just before starting to manually merge them, go to TB and restore DATA only from your most recent backup from the earlier ROM.
Haven't tried that, but will do once I flash a new one. Running 4.0.3 TEAM KANG AOKP now!
ginobili1 said:
The best way to do it would be to EASY merge the contacts, like HTC Sense shows you duplicates and you can just one-click-merge, but since I have found no information whatsoever on this being a possibility on ICS, I guess you can try to use TB to do that.
When you flash a new ROM, guessing its some updated version of ICS, you can try to restore DATA only to the People app after actually making sure that all your accounts are added. So just before starting to manually merge them, go to TB and restore DATA only from your most recent backup from the earlier ROM.
Haven't tried that, but will do once I flash a new one. Running 4.0.3 TEAM KANG AOKP now!
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I thought about that too but what I'm afraid of (although start over with a clean install would solve that too) is that all my contacts (hundreds) would show up double, making it even worse. One from synch and one from restore ;-) But.., certainly worth a try the next flash....
Have you found a solution?
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Have you found a solution?
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Nope, sorry, merging them every single time I do a clean install. But since I am using my current ROM for quite some time now (stable and fast) I don't have the need for clean flashing. A dirty flash is sufficient.
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are all the contacts stored on google's servers? you can merge the contacts through there.
Zepius said:
are all the contacts stored on google's servers? you can merge the contacts through there.
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Yes they are, but somehow I still get random contacts that aren't merged after synching. It is not reproducible since the results are not consistent. I guess it is somewhere on my side but after a clean install which I do once a month at most it rakes half an hour to merge the ones that went wrong so it's not worth the effort for me to deep dive this one
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I really rely on Facebook contacts sync as it has pretty much all the numbers i need. I know there are apps like Friendcaster and Haxsync but those do not sync the numbers with the profiles. My GNex is running stock 4.1 right now and it is rooted I believe, since i rooted it myself last night (i think i did it right). Is there something that will allow me to Facebook Sync my contacts and still keep the standard OS without noticing anything changed. Or i guess in other words, how can i quickly enable it so that it can sync and then delete whatever i put to enable it to do that so that I am back at square one just this time with all my contacts I would backup and put on my computer. Using a standard GSM Gnex on the latest Jellybean update, I hope I was descriptive as possible. Also I am a noob so please don't go too crazy on me, I've never actually done any of this stuff but i just want my contacts so i can use the stock until im comfortable doing more of this
HaxSync from the play store. Even import birthdates to calendar.
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gagb1967 said:
HaxSync from the play store. Even import birthdates to calendar.
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Yes but what I was saying is I need to Sync the contacts with the phone numbers, not just the contacts with pictures, i actually need the phone numbers that's what im after!
jerfy said:
Yes but what I was saying is I need to Sync the contacts with the phone numbers, not just the contacts with pictures, i actually need the phone numbers that's what im after!
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+1 been wondering this too. I have a Verizon toro model on a 4.1 ROM. Need the numbers from fbook.
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Download Friendcaster from the app store, just run it side by side with the official FB app. I did that for my fiance, even though friendcaster is more robust.
She loves it now though because she can finally get realtime push notifications from facebook
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Download Friendcaster from the app store, just run it side by side with the official FB app. I did that for my fiance, even though friendcaster is more robust.
She loves it now though because she can finally get realtime push notifications from facebook
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I don't think you guys are understanding what I am saying lol, I understand these apps give you the contacts. This is what I want yes, but what they lack is adding the contacts WITH the phone NUMBERS. I want the the phone numbers. I am trying to get the phone numbers of with the contacts lol am i clear yet :crying:
Exactly. I want numbers too. I have like 5 people synced to my Google account. The rest are on Facebook. Friend caster only syncs them to my "people" app. If I go to the phone app the numbers aren't there. When I open the menu and select "choose contacts to display" I select friend caster and it says 0 contacts. Looking for contacts phone numbers not just names and HD photos...
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Apparently that is not possible due to restrictions in the fb api
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gagb1967 said:
Apparently that is not possible due to restrictions in the fb api
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Is there not a way to get around those restrictions? I don't want to repeat my first post too much..
jerfy said:
Is there not a way to get around those restrictions? I don't want to repeat my first post too much..
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Custom ROMs usually have Facebook sync working fine, you could also search how to modify a stock google image to allow facebook sync, if I'm not mistaken you'll need root and busybox, you will need to edit a text file and run a script that will update a database in your phone... Unfortunately I don't have this information handy, so, you'll need to search for it if you want to modify stock rom (remember, you need root), or, you can always use custom roms that do not have this limitation.
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Custom ROMs usually have Facebook sync working fine, you could also search how to modify a stock google image to allow facebook sync, if I'm not mistaken you'll need root and busybox, you will need to edit a text file and run a script that will update a database in your phone... Unfortunately I don't have this information handy, so, you'll need to search for it if you want to modify stock rom (remember, you need root), or, you can always use custom roms that do not have this limitation.
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I've flashed about 2 ROMs now that claimed to allow the facebook sync and they haven't worked lol can anyone direct me to one that actually does work and they know first hand? I'm going to look into that busybox editting text file business now in the meantime.
Lol Hino, what ROMs have that actually working? JB ROMs at least. I've tried just about all of them and I didn't have numbers from Facebook on any one of them.
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HinotoriBR said:
Custom ROMs usually have Facebook sync working fine, you could also search how to modify a stock google image to allow facebook sync, if I'm not mistaken you'll need root and busybox, you will need to edit a text file and run a script that will update a database in your phone... Unfortunately I don't have this information handy, so, you'll need to search for it if you want to modify stock rom (remember, you need root), or, you can always use custom roms that do not have this limitation.
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Do you think you could link me to the ROMs that actually have the Facebook sync working properly, or link me to a thread that walks me through how to use busybox to bypass this stuff. I've honestly tried everything and searched since you posted this and nothing I can find works.
I don't think there is any that works the way you want, sorry. Is a fb issue. If that is a must have for you, maybe you will have to try another phone.... a shame
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jerfy said:
Is there not a way to get around those restrictions? I don't want to repeat my first post too much..
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Custom ROMs often have Facebook sync hacked into them. You can't do this on stock if you need full contact and number syncing.
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martonikaj said:
Custom ROMs often have Facebook sync hacked into them. You can't do this on stock if you need full contact and number syncing.
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Can you please tell me which ROMs i can install to have this done ? Can i install that ROM and then export my contacts into my computer and revert to stock and import them again? or will that not work either? even so what is the custom rom i can use, i've used tons that claim it but none perform it
jerfy said:
Can you please tell me which ROMs i can install to have this done ? Can i install that ROM and then export my contacts into my computer and revert to stock and import them again? or will that not work either? even so what is the custom rom i can use, i've used tons that claim it but none perform it
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I thought that too. If you go to "Contacts" your fb friends show up, no numbers or other info though. Nothing in "Phone"
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RoyJ said:
I thought that too. If you go to "Contacts" your fb friends show up, no numbers or other info though. Nothing in "Phone"
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You tried to export them? There must be a way once you do get the contacts synced to save them into the phone and not just under the synced profile that way you can export them. I tried to export them off my other phone running gingerbread and put them onto my Gnex but it was a no-go the file i extracted had 0 bytes for some reason it just didn't want to export the contacts at all.. Was hoping it was still possible but I suppose its not
This is from Facebook site. Only option I found for you, would be to export them and add them to Gmail.
http://m.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150091734742206&_rdr
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gagb1967 said:
This is from Facebook site. Only option I found for you, would be to export them and add them to Gmail.
http://m.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150091734742206&_rdr
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I guess there is no way to bypass this at all. I checked that out and the extension is deleted and with more research apparently this used to work until facebook updated their coding so it doesn't work anymore.
So the new Facebook Messenger can integrate SMS messaging with the Galaxy S3. However, it does not work for me. I thought about and 1 possible reason is that I replaced the Touchwiz MMS app with the stock ICS app. But this shouldn't affect it right? Since the app is just a front-end?
When I click a message icon and choose Messenger, it just opens the app and nothing happens. When I receive an SMS, it does not show up in the FB Messenger app. If I try to send a message to a cell # in FB Messenger, it does not work.
If it is affecting it, how can I get the Touchwiz MMS app so that I can integrate my SMS with FB Messenger? Thanks.
Reflash a Touchwiz ROM
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I'm wondering this too. I'm using stock and can't get integration.
Fred2028 said:
So the new Facebook Messenger can integrate SMS messaging with the Galaxy S3. However, it does not work for me. I thought about and 1 possible reason is that I replaced the Touchwiz MMS app with the stock ICS app. But this shouldn't affect it right? Since the app is just a front-end?
When I click a message icon and choose Messenger, it just opens the app and nothing happens. When I receive an SMS, it does not show up in the FB Messenger app. If I try to send a message to a cell # in FB Messenger, it does not work.
If it is affecting it, how can I get the Touchwiz MMS app so that I can integrate my SMS with FB Messenger? Thanks.
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I believe it's not just front-end. Back in the amaze 4g forums, only certain mms.apk files would work with mms regardless of anything you did or even trying mms with third party apps like go sms.
Basically, make a backup, try flashing the original mms apk and try it out.
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Nshih422 said:
I believe it's not just front-end. Back in the amaze 4g forums, only certain mms.apk files would work with mms regardless of anything you did or even trying mms with third party apps like go sms.
Basically, make a backup, try flashing the original mms apk and try it out.
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Where do I get the touch wiz MMS app to flash?
Can't promise it'll work 100%, I didn't test it, but here, try this, I haven't made a flashable file in ages: http://www.mediafire.com/?kwpz604swt04o0w (SGH-T999_stockMMS.zip)
Wait.. I see you have CM10 installed on your siggy, not sure this will work.
I have stock T999UVLH2. The only evidence of SMS support is that Messenger opens when I click on Text icon, but it doesn't actually do anything.
Are there any settings I'm missing?
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Can't promise it'll work 100%, I didn't test it, but here, try this, I haven't made a flashable file in ages: http://www.mediafire.com/?kwpz604swt04o0w (SGH-T999_stockMMS.zip)
Wait.. I see you have CM10 installed on your siggy, not sure this will work.
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Flashed this thanks, got the default TW messaging app back with its motion and notifications but my FB Messenger app still does not show an integration option. Anyone know how to fix?
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I'm having a similar problem with my ATT GS3 running CM10.1 nightlies. It was working fine under CM10.
Fred2028 said:
Flashed this thanks, got the default TW messaging app back with its motion and notifications but my FB Messenger app still does not show an integration option. Anyone know how to fix?
Thanks.
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You really want Facebook to read your SMS?
psykhotic said:
You really want Facebook to read your SMS?
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Do you really think FaceBook would bother reading anyones SMS?
Having SMS and FaceBook messenger in one app is handy as all hell.
ubelai said:
Do you really think FaceBook would bother reading anyones SMS?
Having SMS and FaceBook messenger in one app is handy as all hell.
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Does anyone have a way to get this to work now that the new FB Messenger doesn't support SMS?
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I've become very annoyed with the fact the stock (JB) TW email app will not allow me to drill down to sub folders within my exchange inbox. Am I missing something here? I know you can do this easily with the (JB) AOKP version. How difficult is it to remove the TW email app and install the AOKP Email and Exchange Services found here in this repository thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1969991
Thanks for any help!
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I've become very annoyed with the fact the stock (JB) TW email app will not allow me to drill down to sub folders within my exchange inbox. Am I missing something here? I know you can do this easily with the (JB) AOKP version. How difficult is it to remove the TW email app and install the AOKP Email and Exchange Services found here in this repository thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1969991
Thanks for any help!
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Just follow the instructions. Quite simple and if it doesn't work, simply restore from your nandroid backup.
BWolf56 said:
Just follow the instructions. Quite simple and if it doesn't work, simply restore from your nandroid backup.
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Ah yes. I guess I should have mentioned my device is not currently rooted. So I'm assuming in order to do this I would need to root.
chasesavestheday said:
Ah yes. I guess I should have mentioned my device is not currently rooted. So I'm assuming in order to do this I would need to root.
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Umm to replace a system app, I believe so. You can try ES files explorer but I'm pretty sure you'll need root rights.
chasesavestheday said:
I've become very annoyed with the fact the stock (JB) TW email app will not allow me to drill down to sub folders within my exchange inbox. Am I missing something here? I know you can do this easily with the (JB) AOKP version. How difficult is it to remove the TW email app and install the AOKP Email and Exchange Services found here in this repository thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1969991
Thanks for any help!
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Yes you will need to be rooted to remove a system app. Titanium Backup can do this. And why not use the gmail app?
Try K-9 email client from market. Best I've ever tried
BAM1789 said:
Yes you will need to be rooted to remove a system app. Titanium Backup can do this. And why not use the gmail app?
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It's for an exchange account?
There has to be a way to view all sub-folders with the stock TW email app, right? This can't be real..
Menu>Folders works fine for me.
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There has to be a way to view all sub-folders with the stock TW email app, right? This can't be real..
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Menu>Folders works fine for me.
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By sub folders I mean, separate folders within the Inbox folder.
Im a heavy exchange user and the stock app works fine. In fact I even have my sub folders pushing which the phone alerts me whenever a new message arrives.
If you can't access your sub folders then you have something set up wrong.
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Here's a screenshot from my personal exchange account.
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