I am after a program that will let me easily sort out my contacts list. I am wanting to easily put in addresses and different numbers to each contact. Is there such a thing?
Thanks in advance
Microsoft Outlook with ActiveSync ?
on8a said:
Microsoft Outlook with ActiveSync ?
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But then it will have the whole of my address book which I don't want. I just want to sort out the contacts I already have on my phone now...
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hello all,
anybody using outlook 2003 yet? i'm having problems synching my contacts properly...seems that there is proper synching but when you use your device, some categories are missing, some contacts don't display the same info as in outlook, etc.
so i'm wondering, is it outlook 2003 or should i hard-reset my device(which i'm not too keen on doing)?
any feedback i will greatly appreciate
Thanks,
bree
Hey
Ive used Outlook 2003 ever since I got my XDA 2 so i'm not terribly sure what the syncronisation of contacts was like in previous versions.
To put it simply, if I get some info I want to add as a new contact, I usually wait until I go home and just put the info on the phone temporarily as a note. Many fields are missing, like "other telephone number" and proper formatting of the 'display name' is not possible directly off the phone... e.g. If I save a new contact on the phone as "Tom Smith", im stuck with it being saved as "Smith, Tom" until I open Outlook 2003 to change the display name there.
Also confusing, but not really a problem anymore is Business in Outlook is called Work on the phone... e.g. 'Work Telephone'.
I havent noticed any other problems, except that Outlook 2003 only synchronises the main e-mail inbox even though the phone will display empty folders for everything else such as sent items and custom inboxes.
Unless you're having some sort of other problem you wouldn't get any improvement from a hard reset. Let me know if what you're experiencing is different/worse.
Ash
Had the same problem with name being swapped around to Surname, Forename but found a solution! When creating a new contact on the phone click the down arrow next to the name field and enter the whole name in the Last Name field. This will then save the contact in the format Forename Surname. The contact will also be saved correctly in Outlook 2003 unless you specifically want Surname,Forename formatting.
tomlow1 said:
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I havent noticed any other problems, except that Outlook 2003 only synchronises the main e-mail inbox even though the phone will display empty folders for everything else such as sent items and custom inboxes.
Ash
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ey, thanks for the replies guys, as for the above situation, you can go to the mail options section in activesync then check the appropriate boxes for folders you want to sync.
Is there a contact manager for the PC?
I went and synced my phone and its downloaded all MSN contacts and email address etc and its a mess.
Ive got email address not linked to phone numbers n stuff and its a nightmare to sort on the phone.
Any software which lets me do it on the PC?
How about Outlook?
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How about Outlook?
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You must be kidding. I HATE that program lol
However, if I install it, sync my phone. Can I edit all the contacts in outlook, resync at they will all be sorted on my phone?
Installed it, but WM Sync program doesnt think its installed...
Evostance said:
You must be kidding. I HATE that program lol
However, if I install it, sync my phone. Can I edit all the contacts in outlook, resync at they will all be sorted on my phone?
Installed it, but WM Sync program doesnt think its installed...
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Do you have installed "outlook" or "outlook express" ?
In activesync do you see other options? like "files sync" or "media sync"?
Evostance said:
You must be kidding. I HATE that program lol
However, if I install it, sync my phone. Can I edit all the contacts in outlook, resync at they will all be sorted on my phone?
Installed it, but WM Sync program doesnt think its installed...
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I also hate outlook, coming thru win 98 to xp with outlook express which Im very used to.
I had to install outlook a few times to get it to work with my x1, my outlook is configured not to be the default mail program on the pc so I still use out-express on the pc and only start outlook for syncing the x1.
It (mine) keeps a different address book from express so you can configure what you want in outlook and sync to phone as required.
It took me a couple of hours to sort my contacts from uiq.
Hi all,
I've tried a search for a solution, but couldn't find it immediately:
I've a lot of contacts divided over subfolders in my Outlook. Apparently activesync does not work with subfolders: huh!?
Is there a new version I can download?
I really need the different maps, I can't work with categories
Regards
Koen
I don't think this is possible. I had the same problem as you.
What I did is to organize my contacts "by category" so instead of using sub folders assigning each contact to a specific category in Outlook. You can then view them in Outlook "by category" and filter in Windows Mobile by category.
I agree that this is a serious problem. With some of my contacts I've gone into Outlook (that I sync with) and placed a zz_ at the front of the "File As:" entry.
Then at least all of these contacts will be at the bottom of my list.
The other thing I've done is created an excel spread sheet (or even an html file) with a list of contacts that I don't want on my main list and copied that file to my phone. Sometimes I open that to find names and then copy and paste it into my phonebook.
Welcome to Activesync! This goes right back to the first Pocket PCs, Microsoft have shown no iterest in adding this functionality.
The only way you can do this is by using different sync software, which maps folders in outlook to categories on your phone. Works well for me.
mr_Ray said:
Welcome to Activesync! This goes right back to the first Pocket PCs, Microsoft have shown no iterest in adding this functionality.
The only way you can do this is by using different sync software, which maps folders in outlook to categories on your phone. Works well for me.
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Which alternate sync software are you using?
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Sync MS Outlook Contact Sub Folders
Roobuls said:
I agree that this is a serious problem. With some of my contacts I've gone into Outlook (that I sync with) and placed a zz_ at the front of the "File As:" entry.
Then at least all of these contacts will be at the bottom of my list.
The other thing I've done is created an excel spread sheet (or even an html file) with a list of contacts that I don't want on my main list and copied that file to my phone. Sometimes I open that to find names and then copy and paste it into my phonebook.
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Hi All
Yes I know this answer is a little late... But it might help others
If you want to Sync MS Outlook's Contact Sub Folders you need - Chapura PocketMirror Professional
I've used it for many years and excellent bit of kit (only used with office 2003)
Just checked online and they have gone 'bust' but I still have the software & in daily use - PM me if req'd
Just got my phone! Looked through the user guide and didn't see anything that tells me how to bring my outlook contact and calendar to the phone.
I do not want anything to go to the cloud, and I don't use exchange. I just want a simple window XP outlook to Samsung Galaxy S sync.
I came across a program called the Missing Sync but it cost $50 adding 10% to the phone cost!!! Something so basic should come working out of the box to be honest without further cost.
Is there any free program that you guys have tried and found working?
Install the Samsung Kies application, should do the trick.
On my side I have an exzchange server and I wanted also to sync the calendar
And it didn't work with the native exhcange sync with the calendar app
So I used the google calendar sync software to sync the outlook calendar with the google calendar
Then you can use the native sync between the phone and google calendar which works fine
Having exchange or not shoud not change anything
Isn't google calendar usage means surrendering my private data to the cloud?
What about contact information?
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On my side I have an exzchange server and I wanted also to sync the calendar
And it didn't work with the native exhcange sync with the calendar app
So I used the google calendar sync software to sync the outlook calendar with the google calendar
Then you can use the native sync between the phone and google calendar which works fine
Having exchange or not shoud not change anything
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mstrandbo said:
Install the Samsung Kies application, should do the trick.
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How does this works? How do I first sync outlook to Kiev?
Not sure what you mean by the cloud but I guess the answer is yes
I must confess that strangely the contacts are well sync with the exchange server so I did'nt check other solutions ...
I thought the meaning of cloud is clear, but if the answer is yes then I'm not prepared to let Google have my personal information.
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Not sure what you mean by the cloud but I guess the answer is yes
I must confess that strangely the contacts are well sync with the exchange server so I did'nt check other solutions ...
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Have already tried the following:
1) Android-Sync - does not work.
2) CompanionLink USB - does not work
3) Sync2 - does not work
This is very frustrating. I still can't bring in my contact and calendar from my iPhone to Android.
Anybody knows how that can be done? (No Cloud please). I cannot believe that after 3 years, Android is still so raw with missing basic functionalities like this without having to pay USD$50 for missing sync (assuming that it even works)
I've sync'd my outlook contacts\calendar through the Kies software. You should be able to connect your phone to Kies then click on the phone icon to show the options for sync of calendar and contacts.
Have to admit it's pretty rubbish functionality compared to the HTC sync app and activesync. Can't get it to auto sync when the phone is connected it's a manual job every time.
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I've sync'd my outlook contacts\calendar through the Kies software. You should be able to connect your phone to Kies then click on the phone icon to show the options for sync of calendar and contacts.
Have to admit it's pretty rubbish functionality compared to the HTC sync app and activesync. Can't get it to auto sync when the phone is connected it's a manual job every time.
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As Mike mentioned just use the Outlook sync option in Kies software, it worked flawlessly for me.
If you like to sync direct with Exchange Server, there is RoadSync: http://www.dataviz.com/products/roadsync/android/
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If you like to sync direct with Exchange Server, there is RoadSync: http://www.dataviz.com/products/roadsync/android/
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I'm not using exchange. Just outlook on the PC.
Looks like Android fails miserably in this area. Noway I will let Google force me to surrender my private information to them in the cloud.
Looking more and more like the only way is to manually rekey all the entries? Or perhaps I would go back to iPhone 4 after all.
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I'm not using exchange. Just outlook on the PC.
Looks like Android fails miserably in this area. Noway I will let Google force me to surrender my private information to them in the cloud.
Looking more and more like the only way is to manually rekey all the entries? Or perhaps I would go back to iPhone 4 after all.
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There is some more products left:
- The Missing Sync for Android: http://www.markspace.com/products/android/missing-sync-android.html
- 4SmartPhone: http://4smartphone.net/Home/AndroidHome/tabid/74/Default.aspx
Or you have to wait the FroYo, it might be here in the August-September?
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There is some more products left:
- The Missing Sync for Android: http://www.markspace.com/products/android/missing-sync-android.html
- 4SmartPhone: http://4smartphone.net/Home/AndroidHome/tabid/74/Default.aspx
Or you have to wait the FroYo, it might be here in the August-September?
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FroYo?? This is the first I've heard of any Outlook syncing coming. Where did you hear that?
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FroYo?? This is the first I've heard of any Outlook syncing coming. Where did you hear that?
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From here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.2-highlights.html
Exchange support
Improved security with the addition of numeric pin or alpha-numeric password options to unlock device. Exchange administrators can enforce password policy across devices.
Remote wipe: Exchange administrators can remotely reset the device to factory defaults to secure data in case device is lost or stolen.
Exchange Calendars are now supported in the Calendar application.
Auto-discovery: you just need to know your user-name and password to easily set up and sync an Exchange account (available for Exchange 2007 and higher).
Global Address Lists look-up is now available in the Email application, enabling users to auto-complete recipient names from the directory.
eaglesteve said:
I'm not using exchange. Just outlook on the PC.
Looks like Android fails miserably in this area. Noway I will let Google force me to surrender my private information to them in the cloud.
Looking more and more like the only way is to manually rekey all the entries? Or perhaps I would go back to iPhone 4 after all.
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You have been told in like 4 posts here that you can use Kies to get your Outlook contacts and calendar. Kies is the official Samsung software for using the phone to connect to the computer.
So what is the problem?
It is not a geat piece of software, but it will do the trick for you.
Have you tried this? -> http://www.daveswebsite.com/software/gsync/
After long researching, only free method to sync contacts and calendar (and I do this) is to get gmail account. Export contacts and calendar in csv form ro PC and import it in gmail account. Till I find another free solution how to sync it, I'm using this method each day I leave my office.It takes not more than one minute. I know it is not confortable (been used to WM syncing), but it is only free way so far...
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I've finally got it done with Samsung Kies. Wasn't smooth sailing at all. Had to remove the contact group before I managed to bring every contact over. I still can't bring the calendar ovef yet. During sync, the progress bar isn't moving. I had similar problem with contact but later it mysteriously completed successfully without me doing anything different.
Manage to bring the music and videos overs with only some if the album artwork. Playlist did not sync over for some strange reasons.
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Have you tried this? -> http://www.daveswebsite.com/software/gsync/
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Not yet, but I do not want my data going into the cloud, so I won't use this method. Thanks for your reply anyway.
My DHD can sync contacts down from Google.But If I add a contact on my phone it doesn't add the new additon online to my google account. Is this an android shortcoming or something I can do?
Thanks!
You have to save the new contact as a google contact, not a phone contact.
thanks, that option is availble for new contacts, but no apparent option to change an existing to a google contact?
Think when you look at a contact you can press in the upper right corner to make it a google contact. Or you can only show phone contacts and copy them to google contacts.
That option just links to other contacts. Maybe its another bug in the latest update? Thanks for your suggestions
Just a thought... What's wrong with just using the easy to use freeware Windows app MyPhoneExplorer to backup all contacts, notes, callendar appointments to your PC? Why risk broadcasting more sensitive info into the public domain (ie the internet?). I mean telcos here are Australia are known to hold txt messages on their servers for at least a few months (who knows maybe they store all your txt messages?). Also some have services that can backup all your contacts. I just question what could happen to this info in the wrong hands.
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Just a thought... What's wrong with just using the easy to use freeware Windows app MyPhoneExplorer to backup all contacts, notes, callendar appointments to your PC? Why risk broadcasting more sensitive info into the public domain (ie the internet?). I mean telcos here are Australia are known to hold txt messages on their servers for at least a few months (who knows maybe they store all your txt messages?). Also some have services that can backup all your contacts. I just question what could happen to this info in the wrong hands.
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I dunno?....all sounds a bit paranoid to me. anyone with the technical know how to intercept my data over the air and decode it probably isn't intrested in getting thier hands on my Auntie Mary's home number or dave from the nags head's email address.
Govenments keep texts and emails in the intrest of national security. I don't mind if thats going to stop my head being blown off by terriorsts. The Telcos probably don't have the time to sit there going through everyone's text messages and looking at what kinky gear they've bought from ebay. I wouldn't get too bogged down in that.
Is there a way to change an existing contact from a phone contact to a google contact?
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Is there a way to change an existing contact from a phone contact to a google contact?
Thanks
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As far as I know, there is no direct way.
If you have a lot of contacts to change from "phone" category to "google" category, a workaround is to export your contacts to sd, then import the vcf file from the sd into google on your pc. Then the contacts will sync down to your phone as google contacts.