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Thanks in advance.
I tried Google Sync but it just synchronized one of my five calendar to my HD. Advice needed.
Hi, I'm not sure if this will solve you particular problem (I only use one calendar), but google OggSync - the paid version certainly does multiple calendars).
Also, I believe Google have launched their own tool. Go to http://www.google.com/mobile
pumacheung said:
Thanks in advance.
I tried Google Sync but it just synchronized one of my five calendar to my HD. Advice needed.
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Hi,
First: Welcome to the Forum!
Second: Try "nuevasync.com" it syncs up to 5 Calendars and Contacts, but not Mails and no Tasks.
I use it and am very happy with it
Hey
I recently changed from the stock sense email client to the android email client to take advantage of its push Hotmail feature (plus it has better features overall) but what i'm finding is that every few days i wake up and it has completely deleted my account settings. when i click on the app it takes me to the email/password set up a new account screen
Is anyone else seeing this and know how to fix it?
Thanks for anyone who can help
rom: 2.29.405.5
with root!
I can't tell you the answer, but telling others whether you're rooted and what ROM you may be using will make it easier for others to help you.
ah good point, thanks...have added the info to my original post
Hello, how are you?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus GSM stock (yakuj) with Android 4.0.4 and Facebook app 1.9.0.
I added my facebook account and have the facebook app installed. I also checked for syncing contacts under Settings-> account & sync.
However, none of my facebook contacts show up at People app.
I tried deleting the account and re-adding it but I still have nothing.
I also tried to re-install facebook app, and still nothing.
Besides, I also tried to show only the facebook contacts changing the settings at People app->contacts to display->customize, but It didn't work either.
Furthermore, I tried to follow the steps on the link bellow, and It didn't work:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928393
Please, Does someone have any clue of what can be happening?
I can't figure out why my facebook contacts don't shows at People app.
I appreciate any help you can give me,
Roger
because facebook sync is broken in stock android.
RogerSilva said:
Hello, how are you?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus GSM stock (yakuj) with Android 4.0.4 and Facebook app 1.9.0.
I added my facebook account and have the facebook app installed. I also checked for syncing contacts under Settings-> account & sync.
However, none of my facebook contacts show up at People app.
I tried deleting the account and re-adding it but I still have nothing.
I also tried to re-install facebook app, and still nothing.
Besides, I also tried to show only the facebook contacts changing the settings at People app->contacts to display->customize, but It didn't work either.
Furthermore, I tried to follow the steps on the link bellow, and It didn't work:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928393
Please, Does someone have any clue of what can be happening?
I can't figure out why my facebook contacts don't shows at People app.
I appreciate any help you can give me,
Roger
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Native Facebook contact syncing has been left out of Android since Gingerbread 2.3.4!
Roman from AOKP made a "fix" to get Facebook contacts to sync but ...
"Unfortunately, the "fix" breaks Picasa upload functionality and exposes all of your contact data insecurely. Facebook and Twitter need to update their applications to use the correct API introduced in IceCream Sandwich." - Peter Alfonso
This is why some dev's like Pete and Team Douche (Cyanogenmod) have not incorporated this "fix".
If you want your Facebook Contacts synced I would suggest buying HaxSync from the Play Store! That's what I did ... Cheers
Here is your solution: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mots.haxsync&hl=en
It's not free, but it's well worth it. Works flawlessly and is under constant development.
blowtorch said:
Native Facebook contact syncing has been left out of Android since Gingerbread 2.3.4!
Roman from AOKP made a "fix" to get Facebook contacts to sync but ...
"Unfortunately, the "fix" breaks Picasa upload functionality and exposes all of your contact data insecurely. Facebook and Twitter need to update their applications to use the correct API introduced in IceCream Sandwich." - Peter Alfonso
This is why some dev's like Pete and Team Douche (Cyanogenmod) have not incorporated this "fix".
If you want your Facebook Contacts synced I would suggest buying HaxSync from the Play Store! That's what I did ... Cheers
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Hello,
thanks a lot for helping.
Is HaxSync app the only workaround for this issue?
BTW, Is this an issue with Android 4.0.4, or Is this an issue of facebook app?
I mean, In order to fix this issue, Is the facebook app the one needed to be fixed(updated to use ICS API)?or Will we have to wait for a fix in the next ICS OTA?
I appreciate any help you can give me
RogerSilva said:
Hello,
thanks a lot for helping.
Is HaxSync app the only workaround for this issue?
BTW, Is this an issue with Android 4.0.4, or Is this an issue of facebook app?
I mean, In order to fix this issue, Is the facebook app the one needed to be fixed(updated to use ICS API)?or Will we have to wait for a fix in the next ICS OTA?
I appreciate any help you can give me
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it's facebook. they are the ones that need to fix the issue. as stated above:
"Roman from AOKP made a "fix" to get Facebook contacts to sync but ...
"Unfortunately, the "fix" breaks Picasa upload functionality and exposes all of your contact data insecurely. Facebook and Twitter need to update their applications to use the correct API introduced in IceCream Sandwich." - Peter Alfonso"
RogerSilva said:
Hello,
thanks a lot for helping.
Is HaxSync app the only workaround for this issue?
BTW, Is this an issue with Android 4.0.4, or Is this an issue of facebook app?
I mean, In order to fix this issue, Is the facebook app the one needed to be fixed(updated to use ICS API)?or Will we have to wait for a fix in the next ICS OTA?
I appreciate any help you can give me
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You can also use friendcaster frm the Play store to sync your facebook contacts.
RogerSilva said:
Hello,
thanks a lot for helping.
Is HaxSync app the only workaround for this issue?
BTW, Is this an issue with Android 4.0.4, or Is this an issue of facebook app?
I mean, In order to fix this issue, Is the facebook app the one needed to be fixed(updated to use ICS API)?or Will we have to wait for a fix in the next ICS OTA?
I appreciate any help you can give me
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I wouldn't think Facebook will correct this issue if for nothing else other than spite. Your best option is i believe HaxSync its only 99 cents (less than you pay for a coffee) and it securely syncs your contacts, calender events including birthdays and downloads hi-res images of your contacts too. It adds more functionality than the old native sync.
blowtorch said:
I wouldn't think Facebook will correct this issue if for nothing else other than spite. Your best option is i believe HaxSync its only 99 cents (less than you pay for a coffee) and it securely syncs your contacts, calender events including birthdays and downloads hi-res images of your contacts too. It adds more functionality than the old native sync.
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Hello blowtorch,
thanks a lot for helping again.
Sorry, It wasn't clear for me, is the issue on facebook app?or is the issue on Android platform itself?
BTW, I found out the workaround bellow:http://android.modaco.com/topic/350037-enabling-facebook-sync-in-ice-cream-sandwich/
Have someone tried it?
thanks in advance
RogerSilva said:
Hello blowtorch,
thanks a lot for helping again.
Sorry, It wasn't clear for me, is the issue on facebook app?or is the issue on Android platform itself?
BTW, I found out the workaround bellow:http://android.modaco.com/topic/350037-enabling-facebook-sync-in-ice-cream-sandwich/
Have someone tried it?
thanks in advance
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Again, this is a facebook issue. Your easiest solution is to pony up 99 cents as I originally recommended, it'll give you everything you want and then some, I assure you.
Yes the other solution works, but it comes with other issues and requires a bit more effort. You can decide what's more worthwhile to you - spend the time and effort for a broken solution or spend 99 cents to get everything you need easily.
blowtorch said:
Native Facebook contact syncing has been left out of Android since Gingerbread 2.3.4!
Roman from AOKP made a "fix" to get Facebook contacts to sync but ...
"Unfortunately, the "fix" breaks Picasa upload functionality and exposes all of your contact data insecurely. Facebook and Twitter need to update their applications to use the correct API introduced in IceCream Sandwich." - Peter Alfonso
This is why some dev's like Pete and Team Douche (Cyanogenmod) have not incorporated this "fix".
If you want your Facebook Contacts synced I would suggest buying HaxSync from the Play Store! That's what I did ... Cheers
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Actually..the API is there since 4.0.3. Facebook just doesn't care enough to implement it.
Team BAMF doesn't implement it either. Security and stability > feature.
RogerSilva said:
Hello blowtorch,
thanks a lot for helping again.
Sorry, It wasn't clear for me, is the issue on facebook app?or is the issue on Android platform itself?
BTW, I found out the workaround bellow:http://android.modaco.com/topic/350037-enabling-facebook-sync-in-ice-cream-sandwich/
Have someone tried it?
thanks in advance
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no problem i do what i can
yes basically its the facebook app because its not doing it right ... there was some sort of back story there about fb not wanting to work with google on the issue because fb wanted to take all of the google (gmail) contacts information or something like that.
I think the facebook sync solution you have found there is how Roman from AOKP came up with the "fix" or workaround. That information is more for developers than end users like yourself and obviously is not an easy solution. Again this is not secure syncing either which is why a few respected developers refuse to implement it.
imo HaxSync is the way to go ... fb contacts, hi res images with time line and calendar sync so it offers more than the "fix"
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adrynalyne said:
Actually..the API is there since 4.0.3. Facebook just doesn't care enough to implement it.
Team BAMF doesn't implement it either. Security and stability > feature.
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i think facebook doesn't implement it out of spite because of the google plus is now a competing social network (and a better one if only people would adopt it)
blowtorch said:
no problem i do what i can
yes basically its the facebook app because its not doing it right ... there was some sort of back story there about fb not wanting to work with google on the issue because fb wanted to take all of the google (gmail) contacts information or something like that.
I think the facebook sync solution you have found there is how Roman from AOKP came up with the "fix" or workaround. That information is more for developers than end users like yourself and obviously is not an easy solution. Again this is not secure syncing either which is why a few respected developers refuse to implement it.
imo HaxSync is the way to go ... fb contacts, hi res images with time line and calendar sync so it offers more than the "fix"
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i think facebook doesn't implement it out of spite because of the google plus is now a competing social network (and a better one if only people would adopt it)
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I like Google Plus, but yeah...nobody uses it.
update ???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1617950
blowtorch said:
update ???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1617950
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FB sync doesn't work yet =/
(There is an option to sync fb at settings->account & sync, but It doesn't do anything)
BTW, have someone tried Friendcaster?
Thanks
I used to use Friendcaster to sync before I got HaxSync but it used to sync really low rez pictures that looked horrible. Don't know if they have fixed this issue since then but you could just try it out. The app is free anyway.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
ok guys, i installed haxsync and can see my own picture in the phone book from my facebook profile but how do i get others in there?
Chrono_Tata said:
I used to use Friendcaster to sync before I got HaxSync but it used to sync really low rez pictures that looked horrible. Don't know if they have fixed this issue since then but you could just try it out. The app is free anyway.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Hello,
thanks a lot for helping
what about "Friends Sync/fsync"?
Has someone tried it?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.watto.program.android.sync.facebook
BTW, I´ve just received FB app update (version 1.9.1), but It doesn't fix the sync issue =/
thanks
theres an easy solution...just copy contacts provider from the aokp that worked and that fixes fb sync since the hack is incorporated in it
Hello all,
I'm new to HTC and Sense as I got my first HTC only 14 days ago.I got issue with contacts sync with applications like Whatsapp and Viber.They don't read Facebook contacts phone numbers and don't add them into my friend list in these applications.I used to have Nexus S first with gingerbread than with ICS and in GB all worked perfectly.I tried to search XDA but I found some issues related to Sense 3.6 and other type of phones,but nothing about Sense 4.0 or HOX.Please could you help me out somehow? Thanks a lot in advance for answers.
strukef said:
Hello all,
I'm new to HTC and Sense as I got my first HTC only 14 days ago.I got issue with contacts sync with applications like Whatsapp and Viber.They don't read Facebook contacts phone numbers and don't add them into my friend list in these applications.I used to have Nexus S first with gingerbread than with ICS and in GB all worked perfectly.I tried to search XDA but I found some issues related to Sense 3.6 and other type of phones,but nothing about Sense 4.0 or HOX.Please could you help me out somehow? Thanks a lot in advance for answers.
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I don't understand what you need. You want Viber/whatsapp to sync with Facebook contacts? If this is the case check under sync to make sure you have allowed FB contact sync. I think there is also an option somewhere in the FB app itself but I could be wrong.
garanzia86 said:
I don't understand what you need. You want Viber/whatsapp to sync with Facebook contacts? If this is the case check under sync to make sure you have allowed FB contact sync. I think there is also an option somewhere in the FB app itself but I could be wrong.
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Sorry if I didn't describe it right,but I mean these applications adds friends just from my Google contacts but not the Facebook contacts.And I have everything in sync allowed but it doesn't work.
Viber
Hi,
This is a member of the Viber R&D Team!
This option is not available through Viber, if your device contact list is synced with your FB account it will sync also to Viber.
If you have any question about Viber - please feel free to ask.
Thank you,
Viber Team
Viber Team said:
Hi,
This is a member of the Viber R&D Team!
This option is not available through Viber, if your device contact list is synced with your FB account it will sync also to Viber.
If you have any question about Viber - please feel free to ask.
Thank you,
Viber Team
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Hello,great to see that you are also on this forum and taking care of Viber users However,I still have a problem with this.I used to have gingerbread and there it worked perfectly but now I can't make it work.Everything is synced but Viber reads just my gmail contacts.
i read that a while ago, that facebook were closing access to their contact list, as in other apps couldn't read it, or something along those lines, or maybe it was that it couldn't be edited or something but it was a silly idea and nobody liked it lol.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/google-disables-contact-sync-in-facebook-for-android-only-nexus/
better explained there, you can't export them, they're stored in the cloud rather than on your device itself etc, i think this is the reason you can't use them in other apps.
lawrence750 said:
i read that a while ago, that facebook were closing access to their contact list, as in other apps couldn't read it, or something along those lines, or maybe it was that it couldn't be edited or something but it was a silly idea and nobody liked it lol.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/google-disables-contact-sync-in-facebook-for-android-only-nexus/
better explained there, you can't export them, they're stored in the cloud rather than on your device itself etc, i think this is the reason you can't use them in other apps.
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I know that this happened with releasing of ICS and the possibility to sync contacts inside the Facebook app was disabled.But I am able to sync all contacts inside the FB app and all the contacts are visible in People app.
strukef said:
I know that this happened with releasing of ICS and the possibility to sync contacts inside the Facebook app was disabled.But I am able to sync all contacts inside the FB app and all the contacts are visible in People app.
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yeah some apps can read the facebook contacts, ie htc sense - but the difference is that facebook doesn't use the android contacts api, so other apps that would normally read the contacts via the android api, can't actually see the facebook contacts, because technically they aren't part of the 'android contacts' (even though you as the user see them within the contacts/people app)
lawrence750 said:
yeah some apps can read the facebook contacts, ie htc sense - but the difference is that facebook doesn't use the android contacts api, so other apps that would normally read the contacts via the android api, can't actually see the facebook contacts, because technically they aren't part of the 'android contacts' (even though you as the user see them within the contacts/people app)
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Thank you very much,now I understand.
@strukef -
For more questions/doubts about Viber, please feel free to let us know.
Also, know that a new version of Viber, 2.2, is coming to Market soon, and will contain many improvements (including synchronization with the native contact list of ICS - but again, not the Facebook contacts).
Viber Team said:
@strukef -
For more questions/doubts about Viber, please feel free to let us know.
Also, know that a new version of Viber, 2.2, is coming to Market soon, and will contain many improvements (including synchronization with the native contact list of ICS - but again, not the Facebook contacts).
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Oki,thank you very much,looking forward the new version.
Hi everyone,
We are excited to announce that the long anticipated Viber 2.2 has just been released, and available for download!
Our new version contains many new features, improvements and bug fixes, the highlights of which are:
- Group Messaging
- Personal photos can now be added to your Contacts
- Time stamps for each and every message on your text conversations
- Custom backgrounds can now be assigned to your text conversation screen
- See when your friends joined Viber inside Viber's contact list.
And many more cool new featuers and enhancements
As always, we would love to receive feedback from you regarding the new version - your thoughts, problems you might have encountered, etc.
Regards,
the Viber Team
Viber Team said:
Hi everyone,
We are excited to announce that the long anticipated Viber 2.2 has just been released, and available for download!
Our new version contains many new features, improvements and bug fixes, the highlights of which are:
- Group Messaging
- Personal photos can now be added to your Contacts
- Time stamps for each and every message on your text conversations
- Custom backgrounds can now be assigned to your text conversation screen
- See when your friends joined Viber inside Viber's contact list.
And many more cool new featuers and enhancements
As always, we would love to receive feedback from you regarding the new version - your thoughts, problems you might have encountered, etc.
Regards,
the Viber Team
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Please let ud know whe fb contacts can be synced just need that feature.
Sent from my LG-E730 using Tapatalk 2
Anybody else think that one of the new features is Viber crashing whenever signal is lost/regained?
I had the same problem with Whatsapp. Facebook Contacts snyced with HTC Facebook are blocked. So 3rd Party apps cant use them. But you can use Facebook Unlocker. The app isnt longer in the market but i will share it via dropbox.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fmsk82tfietqj88/Photo_Unlocker.apk
Attention: You need a rooted device!
When you have unlocked your contacts, you will see also the FB pics in Whatsapp etc.
BenPope said:
Anybody else think that one of the new features is Viber crashing whenever signal is lost/regained?
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Hi,
Can you please elaborate on the problem?
Have you made sure that the crash is linked to the signal being lost? And are you referring to 3G or WiFi signal?
Viber Team said:
Hi,
Can you please elaborate on the problem?
Have you made sure that the crash is linked to the signal being lost? And are you referring to 3G or WiFi signal?
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I haven't been able to confirm it, I'm afraid, it's kind of a feeling, it's usually crashed when I switch the screen on. It happens multiple times a day. I've cleared data and reinstalled it, but no joy.
Does it use C2DM or GCM?
BenPope said:
I haven't been able to confirm it, I'm afraid, it's kind of a feeling, it's usually crashed when I switch the screen on. It happens multiple times a day. I've cleared data and reinstalled it, but no joy.
Does it use C2DM or GCM?
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Viber uses C2DM in order to stay available.
Have you tested the brand new 2.2.2 update?
If the problem still persists with 2.2.2, please do let me know, and I'll redirect you to our Support Team.
Viber Team said:
Viber uses C2DM in order to stay available.
Have you tested the brand new 2.2.2 update?
If the problem still persists with 2.2.2, please do let me know, and I'll redirect you to our Support Team.
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I installed 2.2.2 and a few minutes later it crashed, but it has been fine since. I think it's fixed.
It's nice to hear that it works fine now
If the problem persists, please don't hesitate to let me know.
Would anyone be able to post or send me the stock Kitkat CalendarProvider.apk? I think I may have removed it by accident and Google Calendar appears to need it to.. well, sync calendars.
ismellburnttoast said:
Would anyone be able to post or send me the stock Kitkat CalendarProvider.apk? I think I may have removed it by accident and Google Calendar appears to need it to.. well, sync calendars.
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Or any KitKat (4.4.2) version of it may do the trick.. The only ones I was able to find via Google were older and cause Calendar to crash on start.
I found one here which adds the calendar sync option back to my accounts but it fails to sync, and the calendar app itself crashes on start. I'm pretty sure this is the only dependency tho.
Did you have any luck finding the apk? I think that is what I am missing too.
this is from a cm11 nightly...from htc m8 , dont know if is same but is android 4.4.4.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/atfg2164jphyavx/Calendar.apk?dl=0
and this....
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jn5tnptfc1dk18x/CalendarProvider.apk?dl=0
good luck.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"