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Touch Pro/Fuze Desktop manager software

I've been on a blackberry for many years and the Bold isn't thrilling me, so I'm thinking of making the jump to the Touch Pro/Fuze on AT&T when it is released. I've never used a HTC or WM device.
I've seen many reviews and demos of the handset on youtube, but what I haven't seen anywhere is a demo/description of the desktop program to sync the handset with a PC.
I use outlook, so I shouldn't have a problem with email, contacts, etc., but what about word, excel or pdf document transfer? What about music, photo and video transfer? What about video conversion?
Can anybody running the Touch Pro in Europe (or running a European version in the US) give a basic rundown of the desktop software for syncing?
Thx.

Well if you're using it with a Microsoft Exchange server, you can have direct push and it's essentially the same thing as a blackberry. the only caveat is that you need to have access to your company's Outlook Web Access (OWA) website - basically a website that would let you get your email in a web browser.
I've been using it for a few days now and it works flawlessly. I synced all my data using USB and then chose what i wanted transferred over the air and from then on I only connect when i'm in the office to charge and it syncs via usb rather than over the air at that time.
You'd need to have a data package through the wireless carrier tho so you don't get charged outrageous data fees.

Blackberry Connect also works great ont the TP if your work is using a Blackberry server.

Activesync and BB Connect will work for my outlook stuff (email, tasks, calendar, contacts, etc.), but what about syncing pictures, videos, music, or data from 3rd party apps (password keeper, etc)?
For example, on my Blackberry, I sync via desktop manager and each time any photos or videos I have taken are synced to my PC. Also, I back up the phone periodically through desktop manager so that I can restore if something happens or I need to do a hard reset or am upgrading the OS, etc.
Also, the desktop manager contains a Roxio program to manage media, and Blackberry offers Mediasync to manage music through iTunes.
Does the TP have similar software?

Activesync for XP and Windows Mobile Device Center for Vista do what you want and must be installed for the phone to sync.

try installing windows mobile device centre. you should have it already on you pc if you are running windows 7. if not, download it for free from microsoft

Outlook to Nexus S sync program?

Is there already a program which can sync Outlook to Gingerbread on the Nexus S without using the Google Cloud? CompanionLink, The Missing Sync and My Phone Explorer do the Job for Froyo but for Gingerbread???

Yes, CompanionLink says they will do the job.
http://www.companionlink.com/phones/nexus.html
Of course, using the Google cloud will work for any version with any software that syncs with Google calendar or contacts, since any Android device is made to sync with the cloud (yeah, unless the manufacturer disables that functionality, but that's rare). Unfortunately, your question excludes this option, so we just wait for other companies to get Gingerbread ready.

C.K. said:
Is there already a program which can sync Outlook to Gingerbread on the Nexus S without using the Google Cloud? CompanionLink, The Missing Sync and My Phone Explorer do the Job for Froyo but for Gingerbread???
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you can do it for free
details here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8201021

Free Option to sync Nexus S with Outlook and more.
Found this and I like it. "Android Sync Manager". Syncs through local Wifi network. Very easy to setup. Free.
go here to download the desktop app: http -//global.mobileaction.com/product/product_AM.jsp
On Android market find : "Android Sync Manager WiFi Agent"
Follow instructions.

I sync my Nexus S with Outlook (contacts and calendars) via Bluetooth using Blue SyncRoid. Its very handy.
Have a look ... might help you ... Search 'Blue SyncRoid' in the market

HTC Sync with Galaxy S?

Can HTC Sync app that syncs Outlook with Android can it be used with Galaxy S phone?
I'm looking for option to sync with outlook that DOES NOT require me to upload my data to google.

Kies doesn't require you to use the cloud to sync your PIM data

You may want to do a search for and check out "Android Manager". This is what I use over Wi-Fi for Outlook sync. I like it better than Kies myself.

anyone else tried Android Manager?

I also use android manager You can sync Contacts , Calender , Images, Videos or any other folder you choose.
Application is quite stable (I personally find it much more stable than MyPhoneExplorer).
best part its free.

Rogue9 said:
Kies doesn't require you to use the cloud to sync your PIM data
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The full Kies does not work with Captivate and Kies Mini has limited functionality.
I use MyPhoneExplorer to sync my outlook data. It has a PC program where you can edit/add/delete contacts and when you connect the phone to the PC it starts the companion app on the phone to make the transfer. No Google cloud needed and haven't had any stability issues with it.

Out of curiosity, I installed Android Manager on my PC. Unlike MyPhoneExplorer, it does not interface directly with Outlook. I'm unsure of how you even get your Outlook data into the program as the only import format it appears to support is .pbf, which is not a format Outlook can export to. If either of you guys have a way to do this, please post it. Thanks.
EDIT: OK, I played around with it some more and got it figured out. I am now an Android Manager user. Much easier to use than MyPhoneExplorer once you get it setup properly and I like not having to use a cord to sync. I wonder why this great app never shows up on lists of ways to sync Outlook with Android? First I heard of it was in this thread and I looked a lot when I first got the phone. Thanks for the tip.

Outlook / Andriod Calendar & Contact Sync!!

Wanted to share a recent discovery for syncing Andriod and Outlook (I am using 2007). Up until now I have been very disappointed in the various sync options for someone like me who is on a corporate network using Outlook and who has an IT group that does NOT allow syncing via cloud for any software that uses MSExchange server Active Sync, like RoadSync and TouchDown.
I have been using HTCSync which is not too, too bad, the big issue is that it messes up my phone #s like my (919) 123-4567 989 (this is the extension) after syncing with HTC was changed be to (919)123-4567989. I also had issues with syncing some Outlook appointments, especially recurring and also issues when a co-worker deleted an recurring appointment, it would not always allow me to delete this from my calendar. Bottom line...lots of weird stuff using HTCSync, but until now the only real USB sync option.
Add to this, I do prefer a USB sync option, yep USB and MOSTLY doing so w/o having to load a special software on my Andriod phone like Markspace or The Missing Sync or Companion Link require. I only want to use the integrated Andriod calendar and contacts programs NOT something special.
With all of the background, I strongly encourage anyone with similar needs, especially a USB sync option, please check out Andriod-Sync at this link
http://www.android-sync.com/
Amazingly, the cost is $0.00.
Also, if you want to see the various sync options check out this link
http://www.syncdroid.net/
Hope this is helpful for the XDA corporate guys that use Outlook, came from WM6.5 to Andriod 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and have been looking for a good USB and non IT controlled sync option.
malloy0

It is syncing....will keep you posted when done

Thank you!!!!!!!! This should be a sticky!!!

Awesome app, thanks for the link

Thanks
I too have been struggling for MONTHS trying to find solutions to the Outlook/Android sync or the Thunderbird/Lightning and Android sync issues.
My biggest struggle is actually the task manager. I use Outlook Tasks, interconnected with events, contacts and emails extensively to track major projects, etc. I still can't find a reasonable and truly functional option.
If anyone out there finds something...let us know!!!

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I'll try that app.
I have a AT&T Fuze (Winmobile 6.5/Energy) that I use with MS Mobile Device Center as a bridge between Outlook on my MS Exchange Server at Work and Outlook 2007 on my Windows 7 laptop & desktop at home. The system works like a top. Lately the display seems a little small however. I've been looking at an HTC Thunderbolt (Android) with the HTC sync application and several after market sync applications. Windows Phone 7 is off the table because of a decision by Microsoft not to sync with it's own product, Outlook. Is there an Android app that is a clone or better of Windows Mobile Device Center? Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks

As for a clone to windows device thinga ma bob?
Check out
My Phone Explorer for Android. Google it.
I have not tried to sync using this other than for pictures.
Re Android vs. WIN7?
I switched from a Pure Energy ROM to my At&T Aria, and now a HTC Desire Z with Android GB 2.3.3, never thought I would like Android like I do, bit man oh man, way nicer than WinMo.

Thanks for your help!

MyPhoneExplorer Android is working fine with my SGS2. I used it yesterday to sync my iPhone data to my new Galaxy 2.
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it's no longer free. the trial version allows 20 contacts to sync. if you want the full version it is $20.

Hi -- I am looking for a one-way sync, Outlook 2010 x86 to Android. Do Android-Sync and MyPhoneExplorer support this?

I'm trying "local sync" from http://www.psencik.cz/local-sync.
Another option for me.

Omg! Thank you!
I got depressed thinking I was going to need to return my new Samsung Epic. If this works I think that everyone on the google platform that uses direct sync should crown you king of awesome!

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I got depressed thinking I was going to need to return my new Samsung Epic. If this works I think that everyone on the google platform that uses direct sync should crown you king of awesome!
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Denied, I get some ADB error and following the instructions they provide did nada, shame the site is even less helpful than the app itse;f as far as resolving. Maybe my Epic has some sort of hate towards me using outlook...sigh...I need my outlook sync, all I want is calendar and contacts. that's it, I got email already...

Syncing calendars without Google

I use the same 4 local calendars on my Nexus 5 and nexus 7. None of them are synced with Google calendar. I view them with the apps "business calendar" and "calendar status pro". Their data is kept in "calendar storage" but am not sure.
Is there a way I can sync these calendars between the 2 Android devices *without* passing through Google?
Thanks.

Anderson2 said:
I use the same 4 local calendars on my Nexus 5 and nexus 7. None of them are synced with Google calendar. I view them with the apps "business calendar" and "calendar status pro". Their data is kept in "calendar storage" but am not sure.
Is there a way I can sync these calendars between the 2 Android devices *without* passing through Google?
Thanks.
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I never used this calendars but isn't there an option in them to export?

There is. But that would duplicate the entries. I was looking for a way or an app that would sync the calendars on the 2 devices.

Anderson2 said:
There is. But that would duplicate the entries. I was looking for a way or an app that would sync the calendars on the 2 devices.
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The only way you could sync without Google would be if BizCal provided a service to do that, which it does not.
You are correct about calendar information being stored in Calendar Storage.

Could you try a phone backup app off the Play Store?
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Aerowinder said:
The only way you could sync without Google would be if BizCal provided a service to do that, which it does not.
You are correct about calendar information being stored in Calendar Storage.
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Actually I found a way to do it using titanium backup. I tried it and it works.
1. I make a recent tibu backup on the tablet and have tibu email the data part of the calendar backup to myself.
2. On the phone I click on this data backup which inserts it into the phone's tibu and restores the data.
The 2 calendars are now synced. I now need to use Tasker to automate the 2 step process.

MrObvious said:
Could you try a phone backup app off the Play Store?
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It is just the calendar I want to sync. And I don't want to go through an intermediary website.

The best solution really depends on what is your objection to using Google as a conduit for syncing your calendars. Calendar Store supports other calendar providers which can be used to sync so if you have a particular reason for not wanting to use Google but aren't opposed to the idea of using another hosted calendar provider that would be an option.
I use a corporate exchange server to sync my calendar through the "corporate" account setup in Android (actually an exchange activesync client), which works fine and I don't use Google calendar. If you have an exchange server you can use that's certainly an option. If not there are numerous hosted exchange solutions you can subscribe to from Microsoft and other third parties.
You can also use Microsoft's Outlook.com calendar, which does support activesync syncing which would allow you to use the corporate account setup to sync your calendar without installing a Microsoft app. This would be a free solution through Microsoft. I suspect Yahoo may have something similar but I gave up on Yahoo years ago and have never looked back.
If you don't want to sync online at all, then I believe there are several apps that will allow you to sync locally over USB to Outlook installed on your computer. You could use a local outlook calendar to sync across all your devices. I know there are at least 2 or 3 major apps that do this. You should be able to find them by searching the play store or on a google search. Whether any of them will sync to the generic calendar store rather than using their own calendar apps, though, I'm not sure. You'll have to research them.
If you don't want to use Outlook locally, I suspect your options become much more limited. Although there may be something on the OSX side to sync with Apple's default calendar app. I don't really use Macs so I don't know.

I think tibu is best for me. Does the job without an online intermediary - - other than email
I'll fine tune the method by transferring the tibu data file via my home wifi network without going on the web.
My objection is my need for privacy. A losing battle today.

Anderson2 said:
I think tibu is best for me. Does the job without an online intermediary - - other than email
I'll fine tune the method by transferring the tibu data file via my home wifi network without going on the web.
My objection is my need for privacy. A losing battle today.
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Owncloud
http://owncloud.org