Hi guys,
New Android user here (Samsung Galaxy S3). The problem is all my contacts and calendar are on iCloud. Do you think it's better to use sync adapters like SmoothSync to get my iCloud stuff to work (prefer not to pay though...), or do you think it's better to just switch to Google? Keep in mind that my desktop environment is Mac.
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onevivip said:
Hi guys,
New Android user here (Samsung Galaxy S3). The problem is all my contacts and calendar are on iCloud. Do you think it's better to use sync adapters like SmoothSync to get my iCloud stuff to work (prefer not to pay though...), or do you think it's better to just switch to Google? Keep in mind that my desktop environment is Mac.
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Switch Its okay that your desktop is MAC though I think galaxy s3 and mac don't go together. Google syncs your contacts, because I switched to a different phone and when I entered my google acc info all my contacts from my old phone showed up and the calendar synced too. If you tend to switch to iOS phone then I guess use the smoothsync or w/e that paid app is.
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If yu have a mac. I think you should use google. As the new version of google is mac friendly!!
onevivip said:
Hi guys,
New Android user here (Samsung Galaxy S3). The problem is all my contacts and calendar are on iCloud. Do you think it's better to use sync adapters like SmoothSync to get my iCloud stuff to work (prefer not to pay though...), or do you think it's better to just switch to Google? Keep in mind that my desktop environment is Mac.
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Switch. It should be fine
If you go to the iCloud website you can download vcards for all your contacts and then import them into Google.
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Just switched to Google. Everything seems to be working great. Thanks for all the advice!
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Hello, just got my NS4G today and thought I had a good plan to overcome the lack of Facebook contact sync. Plan A - Friendcaster Pro and Plan B - Facebook Sync. Well, both have worked mostly. I get alot of contacts and pictures, but missing many. I don't think its due to the the friends having blocked 3rd Party Apps sharing their information. Because on my Samsung Galaxy Tab10.1 32GB wifi, with the newest Touchwiz update, I get all my contacts using Friendcaster. But Samsung also now has provided a FB sync with Touchwiz so perhaps it is filling in the gaps?
Regardless, if 1 app can sync the contacts so should another. So that rules out some friends with different settings. Anyone run into this? I know Facebook sync is an island in itself on the Nexus. But I am pondering of anyone has found a non root solution? I have all MAC so I don't have an easy way to root.
Thoughts?
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OK, I realized the contacts synched... at least more than I thought. However I'm having to link alot of Gmail contacts to Facebook counterparts than normal.
I also have 1 contact that just won't find the FB counterpart.
Are there any apps to smart join Gmail and Facebook entries? It got alot of them with friendcaster pro. Just need last mile.
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Hi guys,
So here goes, currently using 4S, and will very much like to get the white SGN.
I am using a mac computer, i was googling for any 3rd party programs to sync stuffs like iPhoto, iTunes, and Address Book.
I do understand there are alternative like gmail contacts, but since i am using mac computer if everything can be synced seamlessly using any 3rd party programs will be a plus!
Comment if you have something to share, any fellow mac users!
Eightfold said:
Hi guys,
So here goes, currently using 4S, and will very much like to get the white SGN.
I am using a mac computer, i was googling for any 3rd party programs to sync stuffs like iPhoto, iTunes, and Address Book.
I do understand there are alternative like gmail contacts, but since i am using mac computer if everything can be synced seamlessly using any 3rd party programs will be a plus!
Comment if you have something to share, any fellow mac users!
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Google takes care of the contact/calendar/Gmail sync.
As far as syncing music and files, you could try keis air (Samsung product)... Sgn = Samsung galaxy nexus right ?
Keis works on my macbook via wifi like airplay .
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How to not show events on another device..
Had a Samsung tablet that had my gmail account on the Samsung stock calendar tablet is no longer in my possession . my email,google +, YouTube are no longer on device my calendar events are... No way to retrieve tablet back...
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Robert7107 said:
How to not show events on another device..
Had a Samsung tablet that had my gmail account on the Samsung stock calendar tablet is no longer in my possession . my email,google +, YouTube are no longer on device my calendar events are... No way to retrieve tablet back...
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You can change your password to your Google account. Anyone logged into the tablet will be forced to put in the new password when they get connected to internet, so they won't be able to open the tablet in the first place. Any existing local calendar events can't be deleted though.
I can totally relate to your experience. I just lost my Samsung tablet a few weeks ago as well Stupid thief
I'm looking for a good notes app (possibly like Google Keep, looks and functionatlity wise), that has more focus on privacy. The best would be an app that stores the notes in an encrypted form, and offers sync, so you can edit notes on the PC as well.
I've found "SealNote" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twistedplane.sealnote which looks interesting, but I don't think it offers sync capabilities. Is there a note app with encryption AND sync option?
jb91 said:
I'm looking for a good notes app (possibly like Google Keep, looks and functionatlity wise), that has more focus on privacy. The best would be an app that stores the notes in an encrypted form, and offers sync, so you can edit notes on the PC as well.
I've found "SealNote" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twistedplane.sealnote which looks interesting, but I don't think it offers sync capabilities. Is there a note app with encryption AND sync option?
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Use Color note its perfect.. But there is no encryption only lock....
Yeah, i also use color note
It doesn't seem to be possible to edit notes on the PC though, or is there? Also, can you only sign up using your Facebook or Google account?
jb91 said:
It doesn't seem to be possible to edit notes on the PC though, or is there? Also, can you only sign up using your Facebook or Google account?
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I only sign in using Google..
When u need to copy text to pc..than u can copy from colo note to any text file in phone then transfer it to pc...
Hope this helps
Not what I'm looking for. If anyone knows a notes app that supports sync and editing on the PC, like you can do on Google Keep, but with privacy, please let me know.
Hi, I want to sync my contacts photos with Facebook. In the past I used HaxSync but it's not compatible with Android Lollipop 5.1.1 . Is there other apps or a way to use Facebook contacts picture for my contacts?
Thanks. :fingers-crossed:
Contacts+ should do the trick.
Fruktsallad said:
Contacts+ should do the trick.
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But I can use stock app for contacts?
Install the Facebook app, sign in, go into settings, set contact sync on. Works perfectly
Is not work with Galaxy devices, never worked in my life with Galaxy. (now the sync function is ON)
I've had a S2 , now I came from a LG G3 and thought that Samsung had already solved this problem . It's ridiculous how something so basic does not work on Samsung phones!
It Won't show Sync option. At least on SM-920I.
It comes with and pre-installed version of Facebook that is only a downloader, i think this is the cause that we cannot sync contacts.
Use Sync me
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.syncme.syncmeapp&hl=en
I personally use it. It's really nice.
Nikkis here
Hey sweetie
Fruktsallad said:
Contacts+ should do the trick.
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