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How can I sync my Chrome bookmarks with android?

I want all the folders supported in Dolphin, not just 500 bookmarks that aren't in folders.

I am also trying to sync my chrome contacts.
I stumbled upon this and am also having trouble finding a way to do that easily. Or at all as a matter of fact.

you may want to look at "google bookmarks assister2" its a free app that will sync you google bookmarks. Now it doesn't sync them with a browser app it will show the bookmarks in that application and you can launch them from there and it does give folders so it isn't to bad. I had some trouble getting it to sync correctly but after I did it worked pretty nice. Hope this helped good luck.

anyone found anything to do this? if i had all my bookmarks i could seriously use my tablet as a laptop/desktop replacement.
google bookmarks != chrome bookmarks (which are still synced to the cloud... there must be a way of syncing)

It would be really nice to sync the bookmarks from Chrome with the Android browser. Will look in the market..

EinZtein said:
I want all the folders supported in Dolphin, not just 500 bookmarks that aren't in folders.
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Have you tried Xmarks? It's not free (you have to pay a $1/m subscription fee to get the Android app to let you login. see: http://buy.xmarks.com/premium.php), but it will automatically sync your bookmarks to Android, as well as between computers and browsers, and it stores them all online.

Chrome 2 Phone

dkelle4 said:
Chrome 2 Phone
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thats isnt the same thing as what we are talking about. We are talking about syncing 50+ bookmarks at times. with chrome to phone you would have to send each one then bookmark each one. That could take a while

PhoneMarks, great app

k0smo86 said:
PhoneMarks, great app
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May have to give this a try myself. Thanks.

k0smo86 said:
PhoneMarks, great app
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I can vouch for this. It synced every app that was in the specified folder rather fast. I definitely needed this.

ChromeMarks (Lite/free - if you're satisfied with 1 way sync => PC to phone)

thank you for the help

I just tried PhoneMarks. I setup it up to sync with the default android browser, then went into dolphin HD\bookmarks to SD to sync from android browser to google bookmarks, then synced google bookmarks to dolphin. long story short, my chrome bookmarks are finally on my phone. thanks for the tip.

I'd love to try chromemarks, but I fear giving that many permissions to an app, that should be a stock feature. :/
I'm sure in time I'll just do it.
questions:
does it sync folders as well?
and does it just show up in the browser bookmarks, or do you have to click the app icon or whatever?

Phonemarks moves the bookmarks to recently visited on Samsung phones. Melt.

If you do however, go into most visited and untap the yellow favs star then click it again it'll add it to favourites.

Can't believe google didn't had that damn feature on last 2.x updates..! PhoneMarks, what would be the danger to use it exactly..?

[APP] Bookmark to Desktop

I just released a first BETA of my Bookmark to Desktop app. It allows users to share pages from the Android browser straight to the bookmarks bar of Google Chrome/Chromium on their desktop.
The app can be found on the market under the name "Bookmark to Desktop (BETA)"
The Chrome extension can be found on chrome.google.com/extensions if you search for 'bookmarktodesktop'
A firefox extension is on the roadmap.
IMPORTANT: Both the app and extension are in a beta phase so feel free to report bugs, comments or feature requests.

Thanks for this. Will try it out.

Another developer wrote a firefox add-on that works with the app.
Now both Google Chrome/Chromium and Mozilla Firefox are supported.

vbsteven said:
I just released a first BETA of my Bookmark to Desktop app. It allows users to share pages from the Android browser straight to the bookmarks bar of Google Chrome/Chromium on their desktop.
The app can be found on the market under the name "Bookmark to Desktop (BETA)"
The Chrome extension can be found on chrome.google.com/extensions if you search for 'bookmarktodesktop'
A firefox extension is on the roadmap.
IMPORTANT: Both the app and extension are in a beta phase so feel free to report bugs, comments or feature requests.
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cool, but where to download the app?

I am going to give this a try. I use chrome to phone and have wished for this function. Just out of curiosity - you didn't want to call it "phone to chrome"?

going to try it out but... chrome to phone hardly ever works for me. never sends link and NEVER lets me sign out after it gives me the error. really ticks me off!
dose this use appspot.com?

The idea is useful. It is sync between desktop and phone?

The reason I did not call it phone to chrome is because:
1. I did not want to limit myself to 1 browser
2. The extension does not have push yet. Currently the app polls every 30minutes and a manual fetch button is available.
Instant push that opens the bookmark in a new tab is coming very soon.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/bookmark-to-desktop-(beta)/be.vbsteven.bmtodesk

Hi
thanks for the nice app, I actually have been looking for something like this for quite some time
One question though: where are the accounts created/stored? I assume they are not bound with google account, so I am guessing they are managed by you?
Cheers

Moriraaca said:
Hi
thanks for the nice app, I actually have been looking for something like this for quite some time
One question though: where are the accounts created/stored? I assume they are not bound with google account, so I am guessing they are managed by you?
Cheers
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Yes, the accounts are bound to my backend. Currently there is no support yet for changing passwords and managing accounts but I'll try to add that in the near future.

Good job
vbsteven said:
I just released a first BETA of my Bookmark to Desktop app. It allows users to share pages from the Android browser straight to the bookmarks bar of Google Chrome/Chromium on their desktop.
The app can be found on the market under the name "Bookmark to Desktop (BETA)"
The Chrome extension can be found on chrome.google.com/extensions if you search for 'bookmarktodesktop'
A firefox extension is on the roadmap.
IMPORTANT: Both the app and extension are in a beta phase so feel free to report bugs, comments or feature requests.
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Works great under Galaxy S with Froyo

I got it working with a Captivate running Cognition 2.3b6 (FroYo) and Firefox 3.6.12. Great job!!!

.... or you can just use Opera than already does all this....
It either Operalink, or OperaToPhone.
http://www.opera.com/link/
https://addons.labs.opera.com/addons/extensions/details/opera-to-phone/1.2/?display=en
Or even:
https://addons.labs.opera.com/addons/extensions/details/qr-box/0.1.1/?display=en

Does it sync bookmarks between chrome and android?, i just want to sync my chrome bookmarks in my android phone not backward. thnx

****graphics said:
Does it sync bookmarks between chrome and android?, i just want to sync my chrome bookmarks in my android phone not backward. thnx
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Currently the app is one way (android to chrome) only.

vbsteven: i wait your update impatiently.
to push instantly link from my android phone to browser firefox pc.
i have tested androi2cloud but work only on android 2.2 and this app need to acces your account google.not very secure.
thanks for your work

...on dolphin HD browser?
Any chances of getting this to work with the Dolphin browser?

jcmusick said:
Any chances of getting this to work with the Dolphin browser?
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I tested it with both regular Dolphin browser and Dolphin HD browser and they both are compatible. Use the menu button and then 'share page' from within the browser to use the application.

I just placed a small sneak preview video online that shows the upcoming instant Push to Desktop service.
http://www.vbsteven.be/blog/android-push-to-desktop-is-coming-video/

Just released the beta of PUSH to browser support on the Android market and the chrome webstore.
To try it please update your chrome extension to version 0.3 or later. The firefox addon does not have push yet but it is coming.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/kdcombiigjdpnkahiegbgemhjfjfohnn

Latest Gmail app supposed to include cloud print?

Hello all,
I set up Cloud printing on my computer and it works fine. According to the article listed below, it states that the Gmail app as been updated to include the google cloud print option. I am able to navigate to gmail.com on the mobile browser and I have those printing options, but not in the gmail app ( made sure there wasn't any update in the market)... Am I missing something here?
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20029456-1.html
Google unveiled Cloud Print in last year's Chrome Dev Channel build, and the search engine giant forges ahead again with today's release of Google Cloud Print for the Gmail mobile app for the iPhone and Android operating systems.
Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20029456-1.html#ixzz1CahUikZF
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Seems that the CNET article is indeed misleading in that it IS NOT part of the app.
Maybe it's better this way.
The article also says:
from your smartphone simply by opening a file in the mobile browser and choosing "Print" from the drop-down menu in the updated app.
Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20029456-1.html#ixzz1CdPXFuMd
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They got it half right anyway.
On the google blog page itself...
This feature will be rolling out today and tomorrow for English speaking users in the US and will work on most phones that support HTML5
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Basically, you can print from any modern phone simply by logging in at gmail.com instead of using the gmail app.
They may update the app but for now I can tell you... IT WORKS!
Sweet beans!
The only "catch" seems to be that Google Chrome would have had to been open at least once after a reboot and the computer has to be running, of course.
Right now, with chrome running, cloud printing will work.
If I close chrome, it will still work - chrome will leave a small process/service running in the background so that it will print immediately without having the browser open.
So I decided to test it by rebooting and printing something from my superphone.
The phone sent the print job successfully, cool.
The computer is still booting up...
Windows loads and after everything is running, it still don't print - seems that chrome's print service/process doesn't get loaded on boot.
So I open up chrome and close it... and the email immediately printed out
I can add the chrome service thingie to windows startup anyway so it's an easy workaround to get it to print without having had to open chrome manually after a boot.
All in all, it's pretty neat.
Oh and thanks for posting about it... I knew nothing about this... heh

Thanks for the information! I don't think I will be using this feature, but I was curious how it actually worked.

Does anyone know if it's possible to 'share' this to someone else's account? I have a file server which has the printer connected to. There are 3 of us in the house on Android phones, but I'm the only one that can print from Gmail?

Looks like chrome will only setup a connection to 1 gmail account.
A workaround would be to change the email setting in chrome (disable cloud printing and then re-enable with a different email)
If you had 2 other computers running chrome and connected to the printer, that would work too.

If you go into chrome, cloud print, manage printers, hover to the right of the printer, there is a pull-down to share the printer. Enter their gmail address and you are all set.

Print an e-mail from GMail app ...

I have installed PrintBot and it works perfectly to print a pdf or e-mail from Katien Mail. From browser, I have to convert to PDF first but that's no problem as there are plenty of apps that can do that.
I would like to know if it is possible to print off a GMail app. I don't see a share menu which what I need to be able to print off an e-mail off of GMail. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.

ASR831 said:
I have installed PrintBot and it works perfectly to print a pdf or e-mail from Katien Mail. From browser, I have to convert to PDF first but that's no problem as there are plenty of apps that can do that.
I would like to know if it is possible to print off a GMail app. I don't see a share menu which what I need to be able to print off an e-mail off of GMail. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
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Theoretically you could try to browse Gmail via web browser and convert the page to a PDF as you said you've done with other stuff before. I've noticed that sometimes when browsing Google sites on my TF or my SGS that it detects I'm signed in already, which would make sense since the Google account is linked to the device and signs in from time to time to sync any new data to your account.

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Theoretically you could try to browse Gmail via web browser and convert the page to a PDF as you said you've done with other stuff before. I've noticed that sometimes when browsing Google sites on my TF or my SGS that it detects I'm signed in already, which would make sense since the Google account is linked to the device and signs in from time to time to sync any new data to your account.
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The problem is you can't convert from an https. It uses an online service to do the conversion of PDF.

ASR831 said:
The problem is you can't convert from an https. It uses an online service to do the conversion of PDF.
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Ah, now I see where you're coming from...not really sure at this stage what else to suggest unfortunately. Hope you find an answer to this as I can understand to an extent why this might be useful.

How do I deal with a device that didn't come with Calendar Storage?

I have a strange device from Alibaba (Touchwo panel https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...a2756.order-detail-ta-ta-b.0.0.5d732fc2KN7LdB) that came with Android 11 and most components, including Play Services, but it doesn't seem to have come with the Calendar Storage component. I tried to get a random .apk and install that but it didn't work, and I have no idea where I would find one specific to this device. Is there any way to install the component or otherwise get calendar apps to work? I just need one that syncs with Google Calendar and that I can use as a widget.

Have you tried logging in through Chrome and using the calendar?

ze7zez said:
Have you tried logging in through Chrome and using the calendar?
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I don't understand what you're asking. Using the calendar within a browser is not helpful to me, I want to place a widget on the home screen. Or, if you're asking me to open the built-in calendar app, that doesn't even open without Calendar Storage installed.

Kiyukitsune said:
I don't understand what you're asking. Using the calendar within a browser is not helpful to me, I want to place a widget on the home screen. Or, if you're asking me to open the built-in calendar app, that doesn't even open without Calendar Storage installed.
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I asked the question in reference to the title of your thread, "How do I deal with a device that didn't come with Calendar Storage?"
If you are not satisfied with the help provided in the form of discussion, I can't help it.

Welp, then find Calendar Storage app, from some ROMs, this app is mostly same from ROM to ROM.

Find/use a free 3rd party calendar app. Find one that's ad free and allows for backup. Samsung's have one integrated into their ecosystem so I never pursued one. I try to avoid using Gookill products...

I can actually relate, i dont use Google apps too. like for one or two years, Disabling them gives large slice in privacy and productivity and battery life with memory as well.
(Its easy to find alternatives,)

cmfCyangenModteam said:
I can actually relate, i dont use Google apps too. like for one or two years, Disabling them gives large slice in privacy and productivity and battery life with memory as well.
(Its easy to find alternatives,)
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A map app that doesn't need Gmaps running in the background be nice. Gmaps always runs at start up. Trashware and spyware.
I still use Gmail but manual sync only and Google play Services is temporarily disabled unless I use Gmail. Framework, backup Transport and Playstore disabled. A bunch of other Google trashware as well. At least a 15% boost in SOT and screen off time savings. Makes a huge difference on this stock N10+. Google is a mess and only getting worse... internet Krokodil.
Fortunately there are a lot of great 3rd party freeware apps especially if still running on Android 9. Google is making harder for developers as Android becomes more of a rotten Apple with each OS release. Google aka Spectre.

cmfCyangenModteam said:
Welp, then find Calendar Storage app, from some ROMs, this app is mostly same from ROM to ROM.
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I found some on APKMirror but they didn't work. Everywhere I found said that the app is generally customized per device.
blackhawk said:
Find/use a free 3rd party calendar app. Find one that's ad free and allows for backup. Samsung's have one integrated into their ecosystem so I never pursued one. I try to avoid using Gookill products...
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3rd-party apps use Calendar Storage as well. I do want something that at least integrates with Google Calendar because my job uses it. If you know of any that integrate with Google Calendar but don't use Calendar Storage, that would be great, because I wasn't able to find any.

Kiyukitsune said:
3rd-party apps use Calendar Storage as well. I do want something that at least integrates with Google Calendar because my job uses it. If you know of any that integrate with Google Calendar but don't use Calendar Storage, that would be great, because I wasn't able to find any.
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Simply access Google Calendar on your browser.
Calendar for mobile web browsers - Google Calendar Help
You can use Google Calendar on most smartphones by visiting calendar.google.com in your mobile web browser. Get started Open the web browser on your phone or tablet.
support.google.com
You can use it for work without installing it.

blackhawk said:
Simply access Google Calendar on your browser.
Calendar for mobile web browsers - Google Calendar Help
You can use Google Calendar on most smartphones by visiting calendar.google.com in your mobile web browser. Get started Open the web browser on your phone or tablet.
support.google.com
You can use it for work without installing it.
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I should have clarified, I would like something I can use as a widget. The device is going on my wall, not as a portable tablet.