Be kind, as I am a geezer and our brains ain't as sharp as they used to be
Went from a windows HTC tilt to the iPhone and importing contacts was easy using oulook. Now I'm going from the iPhone to the Captivate. How do I import them onto the Captivate?
oldfossil said:
Be kind, as I am a geezer and our brains ain't as sharp as they used to be
Went from a windows HTC tilt to the iPhone and importing contacts was easy using oulook. Now I'm going from the iPhone to the Captivate. How do I import them onto the Captivate?
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If you can export the numbers out of Outlook into a .csv file...you can import that file into your gmail account. I have a mac and had a similar problem. Exported my numbers out of address book and then uploaded to gmail contacts. Once you do that...you can select in the settings on the phone to allow show contacts with phone numbers. Hope that helps.
so, are the contacts floating in the clouds somewhere or do they get downloaded to the phone?
oldfossil said:
so, are the contacts floating in the clouds somewhere or do they get downloaded to the phone?
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No, if you import your .csv file into your phone from your Outlook, the contacts are limited to your phone. If you, however, import your .csv into your Google Account, that puts your contacts into the cloud, which will sync with your phone.
If that sounds confusing I'm sure I could throw you a guide together if you like.
thanks, all is clear now
vCards Worked Better For Me
I had problems getting gmail to recognize my CSV even after I tried to organize it like some site said it wanted, so I dumped all of my contacts as vCards using a VBA script I found by searching and then loaded each one into gmail.
Samsung Kies
Did anyone use Samsung Kies for importing contacts?
I wanted to but I couldn't get my computer to work with kies (w7, 64bit)
joedoe said:
Did anyone use Samsung Kies for importing contacts?
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I wish I had done it originally, but I was able to sync my contacts back to Outlook using Kies. I would say that that is the way to do it.
I also had problems connecting with Kies on my W7, 64 machine until I downloaded the most recent version (1.5.1.10071_32), downloaded Microsoft .NET Framework 4, and removed my SD card. Now everything connects fine.
Old dude here too. Was going to post (may still if this get info) a new thread but found this thread. I currently rock an old HTC Hermes WM6.1 device. It Sync's all my Work Outlook Contacts & Meetings, and at home all my Outlook Contacts. The Meetings are important, as are the Contacts. I may wait until the WM7 devices start appearing, but the Captivate looks pretty nice and I can get a good premier price.
Will it/Can it sync that info using the Samsung Programs? I don't want to mess with CSV's and gmail, I work for a huge aerospace company and deal with meetings and new contacts daily, need my phone to handle that info on a daily basis. WinXP at work, Win 7 at home....
Thanks!
Kies imported my contacts just fine (it lost groups and photos though).
However it hangs on importing appointments
treylemkn said:
If you can export the numbers out of Outlook into a .csv file...you can import that file into your gmail account.
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This is exactly what I did. Worked like a champ
Kies does work on Win 7 - 64 bit with Captivate
I wanted to post a reply to this one because I was frustrated to the extent of giving up on kies, but was finally able to get Kies see my phone (samsung captivate).
So first thing is, it works, you can set Kies to see your phone on Win 7 - 64 bit.
of course, I tried a lot of things back and forth, install and uninstall various drivers etc. but below is what I think will work, please give it a shot if you are unable to get Kies to see your phone on Win 7 - 64 bit.
1. Uninstall any drivers if you have installed (either the USB_Drivers_5_02_0_2 or usb_drivers_GalaxyS_x64). [For the 5.02.02 there is a SSADUninstall.exe in the i386 folders, double check on the control panel and uinstall if you see a program listed as Android USB Modem]
2. Install Kies from the UK site samsungapps.com (cannot post URL yet) it does not matter where you download from, the same s/w is on various URLS. I am using Kies_1.5.1.10071_32
3. On the phone, under settings -> applications -> usb settings either select ask on connetion (this is how I have it), but I figure Kies would also work.
4. Plug the phone using the USB cable (I dont know if it really made any difference but I plugged the cable on to one of the back m/b ports as I read on a few forums that it wont work on the front port)
5. Now wait, your pc is going to play a trick, windows will try to install a driver for this and then say it could not find one. Ignore it ! In the meanwhile, you will also notice a warning saying if you want to run a program from Samsung electronics or something like tetrun, say yes and let it continue.
6. Have patience now and in due time, Kies will start (I have also set kies to run in win xp compatibility mode explicitly but it may not be required). You will not see your phone yet. but you continue to wait for another minute.
7. Eventually kies will say on the right side of the app that drivers need to be downloaded for the connected device and will start downloading them. Let is complete. It will then install them. windows will show you the bubble saying it is installing drivers (similar to one that failed earlier). You may click on it and you will see that it installs 3 drivers. I am thinking they are for the mass storage, modem and media player but not sure.
8. Once it is done, it should show a bar oscillating and say 'connecting device'
9. And voila, after some more wait, you should see your phone on the right side in Kies.
Please be patient, it takes quite a while for all these things to go through and you may be start thinking it has gotten stuck.
Now, for the bummer if you want to sync with outlook, it missed out quite a few of my contacts and I am still unable to get the calendar on to my phone. Kies reads it and shows it well but my phone does not show the appointments yet.
But kies will allow you to get photos off or manage contacts etc. so it does help.
If it works for you please post your experience. so others can be more confident.
Best of luck.
I tried everything possible including these instructions, cannot get it to work on windows 7 64-bit.
oldfossil said:
Be kind, as I am a geezer and our brains ain't as sharp as they used to be
Went from a windows HTC tilt to the iPhone and importing contacts was easy using oulook. Now I'm going from the iPhone to the Captivate. How do I import them onto the Captivate?
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It was easiest for me to get the contacts on the phone through google. You should be able to sync the iphone contacts with google, then they should sync with the Captivate.
Try the New "Beta" Sprite Migrate"
I am running Win 7 Ult. 64-bit with Office 2010 64-bit and have an HTC Touch Cruise (WM6.1) and just got the Captivate. First, let me say that nothing seems to work with Outlook 2010 64-bit, so no syncing. I did get & Load .Net 4.0 and the UK version of Kies. All that works and I can load stuff onto my SD card. So far update.zip and some ePub eBooks. But as for moving stuff off the WM 6.1 and to the Captivate, the best and easiest option so far has been "Sprite Migrate" a new program, still in Beta. The web site is http://www.spritesoftware.com/products/migrate/how-does-it-work- It is an easy 3 step process. I was able to move almost 800 contacts. It did show some errors after I ran step 3, but all the contact information is there. Now none of my calendar info came over and I am not sure yet what else came over, but all that contact info was the priority and that worked. The program is free. If I find a log file for the errors in step 3 , I will send it to them.
Did it transferred photos with contacts and if it did what was the quality of photos?
Yes, it transfered my photos just fine. No luck on appointments
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
I just went from a Tilt to a Captivate and the AT&T rep put all my contacts on the phone. I have been trying to use the voice dial but I am told I need to sync my phone with gmail? I recently created a gmail account but I cannot figure out how to get my contacts set up so I can use this feature...any advice?
Guys,
i need to know how do the following thing in windows phone 7:
1. how to change the background in people hub?
2. how to backup and restore all app’s on my phone using Zune?
3. how to purchase again an app using the Zune when i reset the phone? the Zune always says that the item has been already purchase and it will not allow you to purchase it again. while from the phone itself i can visit the marketplace and purchase the app ?
4. how to backup all contacts in my phone with their link's to Facebook?
Nowaynoway said:
Guys,
i need to know how do the following thing in windows phone 7:
1. how to change the background in people hub? (this cannot be done)
2. how to backup and restore all app’s on my phone using Zune? (if you purchase them from Zune then they automaticly are backed up)
3. how to purchase again an app using the Zune when i reset the phone? the Zune always says that the item has been already purchase and it will not allow you to purchase it again. while from the phone itself i can visit the marketplace and purchase the app ? (the marketplace remembers what apps you purchase from you phone or zune so there is no need to re purchase them just click on the app like you are purchasing it and it will then prompt you that you already purchased it and allow you to re install it)
4. how to backup all contacts in my phone with their link's to Facebook? (windowslive will only backup your contacts not the facebook links.)
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hope this helps...
thank you for your answer, it really help
Just getting to grips with purchasing from both phone and desktop.
One quick thing which has probably been covered but apologies as I couldn't find it.
I have purchased songs on desktop zune using Microsoft points, when i go to zune on my phone they register as having already been purchased but it will not let me download it again to my device. It simply says do i want to purchase it again. Is the only way of getting purchased music from desktop zune to my phone to snyc the file specifically?
Also if i buy songs on my phone the transaction goes through on my debit card fine but Zune desktop does not recognise that i have already purchased the track and so i cannot download it on my PC. Again i assume i have to sync the file from my phone to my pc?
Thanks!
you shouldn't need to purchase it again. it may require you to sync from the pc though. in australia we don't get music access so i can't tell you of my own experiences.
you should be able to pull music off the phone through zune software (not going through the market place again).
most of it would be syncing back and forth between the phone, avoiding the market place where possible.
for further support on this i'd suggest using twitter and contacting @zunesupport.
The Gate Keeper said:
you shouldn't need to purchase it again. it may require you to sync from the pc though. in australia we don't get music access so i can't tell you of my own experiences.
you should be able to pull music off the phone through zune software (not going through the market place again).
most of it would be syncing back and forth between the phone, avoiding the market place where possible.
for further support on this i'd suggest using twitter and contacting @zunesupport.
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Thanks for the info mate. I have been able to sync the files between PC and phone, it would just be nice if it was possible to say buy a few songs on my pc or phone and then be able to simply download them on the alternate device without having to plug in and sync.
Not a massive issue either way.
I may try the zune contact as you suggest.
well no need to plug in and sync, set up the phone for wireless sync.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/howto/wp7/music/sync-files-with-my-phone.aspx
under the header "To set up wireless sync".
basically, provided you're on the same wifi network, you'll be able to sync wirelessly. this is how i do my syncing.
Did you ever know that you can access your phone's data like photos, listen to music, watch movies and files on your PC via a Wi-Fi connection? If you didn't, then today I'm going to tell you how you can enjoy your phone from your PC. Check it out-
1. First of all, download Browsix Lite from Android Market. It's a free android app that allows you to access your mobile phone fully with just Wi-Fi signal.
2. Once you've installed Browsix Lite, you need to name your device and then you need to tap on “Start Browsix”.
Now the work on your phone is almost finished. Now you need to visit your browsix.com or the website URL mentioned there to start using your Android phone on your PC.
3. I opened Browsix.com and Home of it displays the devices named 'Yo.' (As I gave the name 'Yo' to my device). Remember it'll only show the devices using Browsix app and more importantly, the same Wi-Fi network. Click on the device to see the files and folders inside it.
4. Now you can download any file from your phone to your PC wirelessly. Even you can read SMS, reply to an SMS and directly access your Phone Book Contacts on your PC. It's just amazing. Browse through different tabs given on there, and Enjoy
How do i use whatsapp to send a message from computer... does anyone is this possible. i am just curious to know is this possible or not. thanks in advance... i have Nokia 5233 with latest WhatsApp application. My laptop is Alienware M18x.
please someone reply.i need to know this also
Hello does anyone know can we send message from Whatsapp
One
There is a way.
You can install the "BlueStacks App Player".
Than you can install WhatsApp on your pc.
But you can use your number only once at the same time.
This should help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1207438
Thank you bala_gamer, i have solved mine issue. thanks once again for helping...
You should emulate android on the pc then install whatsapp on it.
rodrigo hernandez ®
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Yeah i also want to know it too
emulator
Download and install YouWave on your windows machine
Run YouWave ( First Run may take some time to initialize) then Click on Help » Instructions to see the path of your working directory
Now copy the WhatsApp.apk file in to the directory OR you can also download it within the emulator through Android AppStore.
Click on View » Redraw Icons and you will see WhatsApp shortcut
Configure WhatsApp on Windows PC
Run WhatsApp on YouWave by double clicking it
Register using mobile phone (Use a phone number other than the one that is already registered with WhatsApp) and Proceed for verification
You may not be able to verify using SMS so wait till it asks for call verification
You will now get call from WhatsApp (On the phone number you used for registration, so make sure you have that phone handy) for the verification code which you need to enter on screen
Thats it.
Now your WhatsApp is configured for using on PC with the given phone number. You can add contacts the same way you do for your Android phone and start using WhatsApp.