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[Q] Motorola Defy and Facebok sync

I ve been looking for a while with no success on the forum.
A friend just got the Defy but cannot get facebook to sync his contacts.
Phone is fresh, with no root or custom rom.
I installed for him the Facebook app which sat on top of the stock facebook app and still no luck. There is no sync contacs in facebook > settings.
In Settings> Accounts> Add, there is the option for facebook but clicking on it will do absolutely nothing (well.. the icon does get colored when clicking but just that!).

did he add Facebook to his Motoblur Accounts?

I had the same problem with a modded rom. Went back to stock and all ok.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App

The Greek ROM is the CEE ROM, the Central Europe ROM and it does not include Motoblur. The official Facebook app won't sync, not sure if it's a bug or intentional. The only way is to flash the phone with a Motoblur enabled ROM, but then no more Greek menus, so it's up to your friend.

ccav2000 said:
The Greek ROM is the CEE ROM, the Central Europe ROM and it does not include Motoblur. The official Facebook app won't sync, not sure if it's a bug or intentional. The only way is to flash the phone with a Motoblur enabled ROM, but then no more Greek menus, so it's up to your friend.
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Thank you very much for your reply!
Not having greek menus is not a problem, but the phone is not rooted. Need to root to get a english-facebook-working rom?

Hi, my Defy is just 5 days old and I'm also experiencing the same issue. Mine's Asian firmware (with no motoblur) and is experiencing the same error.
Just wanna ask if I will just do the same procedure- using RSD Lite to flash another ROM? I've downloaded UK firmware JRDNEM_U3_2.51.1 (with a note "You cannot downgrade after flashing this firmware.")
Is it safe to flash this directly to my asian FW JRDNEM_U3_2.51.0 ??

I can confirm that the Greek firmware version (which you can find at Germanos Romania) has the problems with the Facebook app.
From what I found the problem seems to be the Facebook app and you can't do much about it.
I gave up on searching for a while, but I'll get back after I finish customizing the phone. Maybe the much expected update will save us all.
Cheers!

daniel_loft said:
I can confirm that the Greek firmware version (which you can find at Germanos Romania) has the problems with the Facebook app.
From what I found the problem seems to be the Facebook app and you can't do much about it.
I gave up on searching for a while, but I'll get back after I finish customizing the phone. Maybe the much expected update will save us all.
Cheers!
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Same problem for me with Facebook and Defy bought in Romania - sync is not working

Same here in Hungary. With the stock Blurless rom.

ijuanp03 said:
Hi, my Defy is just 5 days old and I'm also experiencing the same issue. Mine's Asian firmware (with no motoblur) and is experiencing the same error.
Just wanna ask if I will just do the same procedure- using RSD Lite to flash another ROM? I've downloaded UK firmware JRDNEM_U3_2.51.1 (with a note "You cannot downgrade after flashing this firmware.")
Is it safe to flash this directly to my asian FW JRDNEM_U3_2.51.0 ??
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It's "safe", the flash will work without a problem - BUT - I'd recommend you actually flash the JRDNEM_U3_2.21.0 ROM. It's a bit older, but many people who upgraded to the 2.51 version have had issues upgrading to Froyo later - so I'd suggest you avoid it. The 2.21 ROM has no such issues.

Khrushy said:
It's "safe", the flash will work without a problem - BUT - I'd recommend you actually flash the JRDNEM_U3_2.21.0 ROM. It's a bit older, but many people who upgraded to the 2.51 version have had issues upgrading to Froyo later - so I'd suggest you avoid it. The 2.21 ROM has no such issues.
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That won't work, he states he already is on version 2.51 which means he cannot flash anything earlier, the phone won't boot. He can safely flash the UK 2.51 though.

Exact same problem here. Phone was on firmware 2.51 out of the box so nothing I can do about that. I also installed latest facebook app and indeed tapping facebook in the add accounts screen does nothing. I am using rom Adlxmod F4D version 2 which is Froyo.
Read somewhere on the internet that it can also be device specific so facebook does not natively support sync for all phone models. Hope that is not true...
Here they have a modified Facebook apk for sync to work on a CM rom for the EVO 4G. Maybe someone can do the same for the Defy.
And more interesting stuff to read.

Nobody is interested to investigate this a little bit more? I've been looking into modding apk's but I found nothing about locking in or out certain devices. Also tried random text searches, call them educated guesses, in the apk-files but again found nothing. It seems that Facebook sync is only supported in Android 2.2 and since the Defy officially still has 2.1 it probably takes a while before Facebook officially allows us to sync.

somebody pls look into this! I need facebook sync soo badly!

Facebook sync solved!
I am on Pays ROM and had the same error trying to sync Facebook contacts.
The answer is here my friends:
Look up the Social Buzz apk on the net.
I've found it in a multiupload link on the net.
The socal buzz apk comes in a zip file with 2 apps to instal.
First install pluto and then install the Social buzz apk.
It logs in Facebook quickly and it restores the Facebook contacts sync.

is there a way to sync facebook contacts with the ones in gmail? because that would solve the problem (btw i have the blurless hungarian rom too). i know you can load gmail contacts to facebook, the question is if it is possible to do it the other way around...
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App

I had the same problem with my htc magic ruining on CM 6.1.
But after that I installed the skype app and synced contacts with that, the fb sync started to work too...
Maybe that can work here too.
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App

hello!
hey guys! i have the same problem!! i was running the stock 2.2.2 asian firmware on the defy, and well it didnt work!! then once i rooted my device and started swapping roms i realised it didnt work on quite a few custom roms!! today i was reading this article about how googles taking a stand and something to do with contacts linkining on facebook! so lets see maybe in a future update of face book we'll get lucky!

I used an app that syncs the picture of my facebook contacts, I can't remember the name, but there's one. But it syncs only the picture.

The contacts sync isnt yet supprted in the official facebook app but there is a rom that lets you merge facebook without the need of a blur account. The latest Taiwan released 2.3.4/4.5.2-109 lets you add facebook and other networking accounts with contacts and inbox sync. Check it out in the Development forum.
Sent from Android 2.3.7

[Q] How to uninstall Black Facebook?

Dear All,
Hello,
Its my first time here....so i want to say thanks to the admin & kudos to all who have been contributing so much .......
I am an android user and have been using couple of devices such as HTC, Sony and now back to HTC.
I have recently bought HTC ONE X, slightly used. The details are:
Android Version: 4.1.1
HTC Sense version: 4+
Software number: BinDroid XTC One X V9.0.0
HTC SDK API level: 4.63
HTC Extension version: HTCExtension_Sense45_1
Its a rooted device.
The problem is:
there is an app called "Black Facebook" version 2.0. I have tried to reset the phone but this application is still there. Now the application is working OK. but when i try to update the FACEBOOK (the regular facebook) from Google Play, it downloads the full file but in the end says "remove the previous version and install again". Now there is no option to "uninstall" it in the App, only disable & Force Stop. I have tried to delete it from file manager but it gives error and says the file cannot be deleted. I have also tried to rename it, but it still says "cannot rename file".
I also read different posts on internet which says that this is a SPAM, or something. Also, I cannot find this application i.e. "Black Facebook" anywhere on Google Play.
I am a little worried. Please can someone help on how to remove this thing from my cell.
Rgds,

[email protected] said:
Dear All,
Hello,
Its my first time here....so i want to say thanks to the admin & kudos to all who have been contributing so much .......
I am an android user and have been using couple of devices such as HTC, Sony and now back to HTC.
I have recently bought HTC ONE X, slightly used. The details are:
Android Version: 4.1.1
HTC Sense version: 4+
Software number: BinDroid XTC One X V9.0.0
HTC SDK API level: 4.63
HTC Extension version: HTCExtension_Sense45_1
Its a rooted device.
The problem is:
there is an app called "Black Facebook" version 2.0. I have tried to reset the phone but this application is still there. Now the application is working OK. but when i try to update the FACEBOOK (the regular facebook) from Google Play, it downloads the full file but in the end says "remove the previous version and install again". Now there is no option to "uninstall" it in the App, only disable & Force Stop. I have tried to delete it from file manager but it gives error and says the file cannot be deleted. I have also tried to rename it, but it still says "cannot rename file".
I also read different posts on internet which says that this is a SPAM, or something. Also, I cannot find this application i.e. "Black Facebook" anywhere on Google Play.
I am a little worried. Please can someone help on how to remove this thing from my cell.
Rgds,
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Hy,
Install Titanium Backup from the market, from Backup/Restore tab click the app you want to uninstall.

ROM Toolbox could also do this, if you have either ROM Toolbox or TiBackup then follow the above instructions
Its under app management in ROM Toolbox.

Both apps will do the job, I use Rom Toolbox Pro (Paid Version) great app and great developers to support.

maxilick said:
Both apps will do the job, I use Rom Toolbox Pro (Paid Version) great app and great developers to support.
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Same, removes the need for about 10+ other apps.
I got the Pro Also, quality app and dev.

Thanks.....Titanium Backup worked
Dear All,
Thanks to each one of you. The Titanium Backup worked.......but I had a rough time regardless.....
When I deleted Black Facebook, all the links, like social feeds etc did not show Facebook links, & when I tried to download FB from Play, it gave an error as "incompatible version".....i thought i was doomed .....but then I did the data reset for my phone, after which I was able to install fresh Facebook...............................
Thanks once again.......
Rgds,

How to remove stock apps from HTC Desire 606w(600)

Hello everybody,
Warning: The following paragraphs (may) contain grammar errors. Please make yourself a LOL if you find one. -- A just-passed-exam Englsih learner from China.
I want to remove all the crap wares integrated in the system(stock ROM) that is modified from Desire 600 for ChinaUnicom. That's also why my phone is called 606w.
I've searched some Chinese phone forums. It is said that the system kernel of 606w stock ROM is somehow protected and that these crap apps cannot be removed even if you are an root user. Some guy posted a tool for deleting them, as an recovery like windows PE stuff on PC. But I don't really want to install another recovery. Some other guy, interestingly, wrote "It's more efficient than deleting them by using adb" in the same thread.
So I want to know if it is possible to delete them under the kernel protection and how to do it. It's better if I don't need to unlock the bootloader.
Oh, by the way, another doubt: how to change my power on and off animation. The ChinaUnicom icon really sucks. Could someone upload the original Desire 600 version, either one in Chinese or English is appreciated!
Thanks in advance.

xdauserame said:
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Oh, by the way, another doubt: how to change my power on and off animation. The ChinaUnicom icon really sucks. Could someone upload the original Desire 600 version, either one in Chinese or English is appreciated!
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By the way will 606w work on 600 ROM?
I also have 606w my main problem is that some of the applications crashes after I enable encryption!!!
E.g. Google Earth - crashes
Chrom (after update crashes, wthout update works)
Flash player (sama as Chrom, afyter update crashes, without update works).
etc.
Does any one know why the apps crash without any notification to the user?

cyklon said:
By the way will 606w work on 600 ROM?
I also have 606w my main problem is that some of the applications crashes after I enable encryption!!!
E.g. Google Earth - crashes
Chrom (after update crashes, wthout update works)
Flash player (sama as Chrom, afyter update crashes, without update works).
etc.
Does any one know why the apps crash without any notification to the user?
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What do you mean "enable encrytion"?
I just installed google service via GMS installer. Let google play handle the update stuff.

By "enable encrytion" I mean enabling the option Settings -> Storage -> Phone storage encryption.
Does any one has the same problem?

After fiddling with my 606w for a week, I'm going slightly mad. The boot animation of the stock rom is intrusive, and the chinese apps and settings are just plain annoying.
I've succesfully loaded spawns 600 images on my 606w, and on the custom roms, all of the chinese crap is gone. However, I now have no gps. I've use fastergps to set the ntp, used clocksync to set the clock. The device just doesn't see any sattelites.
I noticed a difference in the gps settings. On the stock 606w rom, the is an extra setting to enable disable agps, which is absent in the 600 roms. I guess that behind the scenes the 600 and 606 are a little more different than they appear.
If any of the xda gurus have any tips on getting gps to work, that would be greatly appreciated.

GPS not working on Htc Desire International Verison 1.16.401.3
I just noticed that my GPS does not work on my htc desire 606W from Hong Kong... please any one has a solution? or anyone can send me a link for an International Official stock ROM or RUU for this htc desire 606w ?
thanks.

[Q] Cant add Google Account?

Hey guys just need some help here.
Because of the release date is still due for germany i decided to buy the ZE551 ML online.
I ordered it at tinydeal.com. As it seems i now have an somewhat chinese Version where i cant even add an google account.
Also i have trouble installing Google-Playstore properly because it crashes all the time (as well as other Google apps, tried to figure out why but all online solutions didnt help)
A freind said this might happen because of no Google Account being registered.
What should i do in your opinion?
Best option is probably to flash it for some EU/NA Version right ?
then i should be able to add an google account and set up all the apps properly ?
Thank you for your help!

MrVetter said:
Hey guys just need some help here.
Because of the release date is still due for germany i decided to buy the ZE551 ML online.
I ordered it at tinydeal.com. As it seems i now have an somewhat chinese Version where i cant even add an google account.
Also i have trouble installing Google-Playstore properly because it crashes all the time (as well as other Google apps, tried to figure out why but all online solutions didnt help)
A freind said this might happen because of no Google Account being registered.
What should i do in your opinion?
Best option is probably to flash it for some EU/NA Version right ?
then i should be able to add an google account and set up all the apps properly ?
Thank you for your help!
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I accidentally bought the CN version myself
I read somewhere earlier this method should work to add gapps to the CN version. --> http://goo.gl/ea7bCv
Make sure and remove your previous PlayStore install before.
I didnt get mines yet, but if ur willing to try it, see if it helps!
If not then the pre-root img should do the trick --> http://goo.gl/7viYVt

Market Unlock.

Greetings, Im from Georgia and Play Store is locked in my country I want to acces on US or UK or whatever store for some certain apps.
I was doing it with random VPN programs when I had 4.4.4 but after Upgrading Lollipop everything changed. 0 cheat or vpn or apps like this worked.
Now I upgraded it again on 6.0 and now I cant even root it its like hardest thing even Impossible I tried some methods exactly as written and suggested and it does not work..
So what I want to ask is how to unlock play store on Nexus 5 Marshmallow 6.0 without root. or if its impossible Can u guys tell me easier or possible way to root it and unlock store with root.
I can't download some apps from other markets they downloading only installer and I need unlocked play store to continue full install of some apps..
so Thanks for your patience and cooperation waiting replies <3

soundofd3ath said:
Greetings, Im from Georgia and Play Store is locked in my country I want to acces on US or UK or whatever store for some certain apps.
I was doing it with random VPN programs when I had 4.4.4 but after Upgrading Lollipop everything changed. 0 cheat or vpn or apps like this worked.
Now I upgraded it again on 6.0 and now I cant even root it its like hardest thing even Impossible I tried some methods exactly as written and suggested and it does not work..
So what I want to ask is how to unlock play store on Nexus 5 Marshmallow 6.0 without root. or if its impossible Can u guys tell me easier or possible way to root it and unlock store with root.
I can't download some apps from other markets they downloading only installer and I need unlocked play store to continue full install of some apps..
so Thanks for your patience and cooperation waiting replies <3
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You may get better response if you post in correct forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help

Witek_M said:
You may get better response if you post in correct forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help
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for instance where?

soundofd3ath said:
for instance where?
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You have posted your inquiry in Nexus 5X forum. You have Nexus 5. I have posted link to Nexus 5 help section in my previous response.