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google sinc and messy contact problem

ok. SO I am officially sick and tired of having to re do contacts and apps after every flash. I have google sinc checked, but no apps ever seem to auto re download, except maybe maps and another... as well as every time i have to re do my contact list, add from sim to phone, then add in facebook contacts. what am i doing wrong? why do i always have to re link up contacts and why is it always so messy, with like duplicates and contacts with 2 of the same number? is there some damn guide to that? am I missing something or is it always suppose to be a pain in the ass?
any help is greatly appreciated. I can sit here and flash a new rom in ten minuets and spend a hour or more re doing my damn contact list, apparently it doesnt like me...
I tryed save to Sd card, but then I had the problem of it loading in MORE duplicate files, and if I do that Im assuming I cant have facebook contacts with out same problem ? ? what do you guys do and what am i doing wrong? Thanks

Have you tried to use google to sync your contacts to it? This can be done in settings-accounts-and checking the sync contacts.
Also, have you tried titanium backup to backup contact data?
I have never tried either of these since I just user my sim card for contacts, but maybe one of these will save you an got after each flash.
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wow umm i just went through this.. it does get messy but it can be fixed and have your phone, google and facebook ALL sync to the same correct contact..
Back up to SD first (you did)
Phone Contacts> Menu button> More >Display
UNCHECK PHONE
CHECK GOOGLE
Phone Contacts> Menu button> Settings> Save new contacts to GOOGLE
go to gmail.com on computer > import contacts > use backup on SD card
phone Settings> Accounts and Sync > Google> Sync contacts
now all new contacts automatically go to google and sync to phone.
for facebook use built in facebook syncing, not the App based syncing.
Phone contacts> menu button > get freinds > Facebook >check ones you want to sync.
Go through contact list, LONG Press contact> Join Contact
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thanks
2 issues though, syncing with google contacts I believe doesnt let me set custom ringtones.
and the other is that when i sync with google i seem to get all the damn emails ive ever communicated with over like 10 years so its like a billion random emails ( craigslist, ebay, work, school, ect.)

????
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I believe you can use custom ringtones with google contacts..I just tried mine and I have the option to use them.
All my contacts are synced with google...so when I flash a ROM, I just add my google account and all the contacts are there. Plus I like the fact I can control my contacts in gmail. Go to your contacts in gmail and choose what you want there...
As for apps, use titanium backup to back them up.

I use contacts groupu from the market. Works great for groups then all u have to do is set the ringtone after a flash. Works great for me! Let me know if u need any help.
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cant find the import setting in gmail. I just see import from another email account?

Found it. Can't seem to link ringtones though
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[Q] How to dis-sync account?

There is android app that need to sign in using my google account openID, so I need to sign in my google account on the phone (galaxy sl). I already disable "auto sync" option, but I am not sure why the phone auto sync sometime, maybe it is because I didn't disable "applications can send, sync, receive data at any time".
When the phone auto sync, it show all my private blogspot pictures on the phone Gallery album, omg! So I look into the "setting > Accounts and sync > google account", then I saw Sync Contact, Sync Picasa Album, Sync Calender. I want to disable Sync Picasa Album, and unable Sync Contact. But there is not option for me to disable Sync Picasa Album. Please see the picture for reference :
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Compare to Galaxy S2 which has several checkboxes to allow user select which account to be sync and which not to be sync :
I asked the Galaxy S2 user to try the steps :
1) sync Picasa Album (check the checkbox),
2) go check the phone Gallery album see whether or not the pictures appear,
3) uncheck picasa checkbox,
4) go the phone Gallery see the picture still there?
He said when he did 4th step, all the pictures are disappear, so it mean he can choose which account not to be sync.
My Galaxy SL doesn't has checkboxes, how can I choose which account not to be sync? I did tried to download some Android app to handle account sync but Android App with checkboxes also can't prevent the stock account sync software from auto sync my Picasa Album... sad case.
In other word, after the phone auto sync my account, how can I dis-sync it without removing the account?

wich is your firmware?

Mate all my firmwares sync option, have been like the galaxy S2 you've put (i.e.with the check boxes). u'd need to seriously consider upgrading ur phones fw ASAP!
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[GUIDE] Delete main gmail account.

This is a simple way to remove the account, without having to reset the unit, and lose all your data, settings and installed applications.
remove all accounts that are sicronizadas in: settings> accounts and sync
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Follow the steps:
1. Open Root Explorer (or similar application)
2.Explore> / data / system / and find this file: (accounts.db)
3. Delete the file (accounts.db)
4.Reboot your Android device.
5.Ready... You can register another account!
comments:
* Need root.
** Delete all accounts!

Work good for me without resetting the whole thing
Thnx

Just to be clear, by "delete all accounts," does that just mean my gmail account, ONLY?
Also, how would I go about deleting my FB account?

tehrectifier said:
Just to be clear, by "delete all accounts," does that just mean my gmail account, ONLY?
Also, how would I go about deleting my FB account?
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I wanted to know that too. Is it working only for Gmail account or ALL accounts that we have on the phone?

You could go to Settings > Accounts and Sync > [ Your Account here ] > Remove Account... A lot easier and safer...

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tehrectifier said:
Just to be clear, by "delete all accounts," does that just mean my gmail account, ONLY?
Also, how would I go about deleting my FB account?
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not, delete all accounts sicronizadas in settings> accounts and sync
Envision if your FB account is sicronizada in: settings> accounts and sync. If so, it will also be deleted

zekit said:
I wanted to know that too. Is it working only for Gmail account or ALL accounts that we have on the phone?
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all, sicronizadas in: settings> accounts and sync.

zekit said:
I wanted to know that too. Is it working only for Gmail account or ALL accounts that we have on the phone?
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GazaIan said:
You could go to Settings > Accounts and Sync > [ Your Account here ] > Remove Account... A lot easier and safer...
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the main account (gmail), is only deleted if Erase all data on phone

[APP] HD Contacts

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HD Contacts
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I WILL NOT BE CHECKING THIS THREAD POST. IF YOU HAVE ISSUES OR FIND BUGS PLEASE EMAIL ME VIA GOOGLE PLAY'S DEVELOPER EMAIL LINK - THANKS
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Changelog:
See Google play store
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Purpose: The purpose of this application was to fix the infamous bug for ICS devices. The bug that I'm referring to is the one where contacts images downloaded to the device from your G-mail account blurry. This is app stores a copy on cropped images on SD card and then stores a reference. This way when you flash a new ROM or have to reset your phone then you can easily restore these high resolution photos back to contacts quick and painlessly.
THIS IS ONLY A WORKAROUND. THIS DOES NOT COMPLETELY FIX THE KNOWN GOOGLE ISSUE WITH LOW RES CONTACT IMAGES ON RESYNC
DOWNLOAD
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Developer: Joshua Garrison
Current Version: 1.0.2
Requires 1.6 and up
Category: Tools
Click the image to download from the market
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Change Log
1.0 - 1.0.2:
Fixed "Select from Gallery" action picker to include "Use by default for this action"
Fixed "Choose Activity" action picker for "Feedback" to include "Use by default for this action"
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Thad Calvert
Joshua Krohn
Bryan Denny
Carlo Piccolo
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Does this provide multiple account sync (Facebook, Skype, etc)?
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This does not interface with facebook or skype. Its purely contacts on just the phone level. You have to have the persons photo the first time you set everything up.

not working
I set an contact picture, i'ts all ok, backup database in hd contacts, remove google account, add google account, sync... low res contact picture.
Enter HD contacts app, restore database, apply picture, nothing changes. Select with long press contacts name in hd contacts app, selecting modify, turns "Curently no contact photo for this contact".
I did something wrong on these steps? pls help
I'm on android ICS 4.0.4.
p.s. sorry for bad english

A lot of manual work for me. I'll think I'll stick with High Resolution Google Contact Photos since it can pull photos from Facebook.
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scooteriuly said:
I set an contact picture, i'ts all ok, backup database in hd contacts, remove google account, add google account, sync... low res contact picture.
Enter HD contacts app, restore database, apply picture, nothing changes. Select with long press contacts name in hd contacts app, selecting modify, turns "Curently no contact photo for this contact".
I did something wrong on these steps? pls help
I'm on android ICS 4.0.4.
p.s. sorry for bad english
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It does not fix the problem for Google contacts being blurry on sync. It is more of a workaround. But i have noticed a bug in my app and will be temporarily pulling the app from the market.

Three ways to backup your contacts

Ⅰ. Back up your contacts with your own Android phone
1. you need to open your Contacts from your Android phone, press the Menu button and then select More option from the list of Menu items.
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2. As soon as you click on more option, you will get some options. Now, you need to Select the Import/Export option to proceed.
3. Now, after clicking on Import/Export, you can Select your choice of Export to either SIM card or to SD card
Ⅱ. Sync contacts with Google Gmail
1. First, log into your G Mail account from PC or laptop, once you get logged in, select the contact icon which is located on the left hand of the screen. You will be directed to contact management area, now click on "+" signed icon. After clicking on "+", you will be asked to create a new contact. Now, input all of your contacts and once done with all the entries you can click on the save link. Now, repeat this process until all of the contacts get saved.
2. Log into your G Mail account from your Android device where contacts are stored. Go to the main menu on the device and select the contacts icon. Drop down the check box to bring the list of options. Select the account from the available list which is select the G Mail account. Once you select the account, turn on the sync contacts option.
3. Now you have successfully synced the account with your Android device and all contacts will be transferred from the device. It allows you to conveniently have a backup of all your Gmail contacts. This helps a lot when phone gets stolen or crashes down or even if it suffers from memory loss. As all the contacts are synced with your G Mail account, you can retrieve on any of the smart phones as a replacement device not necessarily to be Android.
Easily use the backup feature of Moborobo
1. Open Moborobo, click Data, select the contacts you want to backup. Click the button Backup/Restore.
2. Specify a path for the backup file, then click Backup.

Thank you! :good:

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Thank you for clear instructions. I use ICS and there is no option to store contacts other using Google account. When I create a new contact there is only google account option .Is there any option to override this setting if I would like to save new contacts to sim card or other contacts account. Google starts to be funny
Thanks
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Thank you, these instructions are useful!