I'm having an issue here that's driving me crazy. My vcard won't import. I mean it does, it says it's importing, and even says it's finished in the notification area but when I look in my contacts it's empty.. this happening to anyone? I'm getting pretty frustrated here.
It's happening on both the latest CM12 nightlies and GPe Roms.
Make sure the visibility is set correctly.
And have you tried opening the vcard directly. I mean, instead of selecting import from within the contacts app, go to the vcard, tap on it and choose to open with contacts.
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Is there some sort of application that allows me to link contacts to facebook pages from my computer, and then somehow mass updates the contacts on the phone? The link to facebook is just some XML in the contact notes, so in principle this should be possible.
The same question has been asked here yesterday - i can't post the link as there is a restriction from doing so *rubbish* but it's topic id is 636175 and isn't too far down the forum...
Anyways, it apparently works with myphone, but I don't seem the XML that everyone else does for some reason and so my facebook links don't save
wingm4n said:
Is there some sort of application that allows me to link contacts to facebook pages from my computer, and then somehow mass updates the contacts on the phone? The link to facebook is just some XML in the contact notes, so in principle this should be possible.
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when you sync back your contacts after a flash/hard reset, the data to link them to their facebook equivalents should already be there. However, the links won't start to work until you have reassigned your 'me' contact card to your facebook account. When you do that, you should find the facebook links are restored. (not the facenbook app)
i'm afraid that's not what i'm looking for, myphone backs up my contact facebook associations just fine, i'm just looking for a simpler way to create those associations in the first place, preferably through the computer
Sorry if I misunderstand you, but doesn't the people/facebook app pop up and say 'click here to associate your contacts' and most of them are already pre-checked?
Note I'm NOT talking about the one on an individual person's page, but the one on the 'all people' list.
In the two seconds that process takes, 80% of my contacts were covered. The other 20% being people who I have as 'Jon XYZ' but they are 'Jonathan XYZ' on FB (or vice-versa.)
Or are you one of those people who doesn't do first name/last name and is looking for a way to get around that?
that's exactly what i need! it didn't do that with me, is there a way launch that synchronization manually?
I'm... not sure. I'm sure there is but I don't know how.
Just to make sure you're not missing anything obvious:
Go to the People tab
Click All People at the bottom
You're now at the "All" tab within a new screen -- you should see your fb contact as "Me" listed as the second contact -- do you see this 'link your facebook contacts' around here? (If it exists on this screen, it'll be one of the top three contacts.)
If not, use the slider on that same screen to scroll over to 'Updates and Events'. You'll see yourself at the very top here, and I'm almost positive that it was on this screen where it had 'link your contacts.' It wasn't in a menu or anything, it was very prominently displayed as one of the top items.
When/if you can find that screen, it's basically a dumb match that looks for Contacts(First Name,Last Name) = Facebook(First Name,Last Name). I'm not sure if it pairs on email address, but AFAIK it needs the full name to be exactly the same.
HTH.
**This all assumes you entered your facebook credentials when setting up your phone (or from the data sync menu under the settings tab afterwards) - completely separate from any fb app you may have on your phone. I'm pretty sure you have done this since you mentioned the XML in the contacts but just to be absolutely positive.
I've been looking at this problem since you first posted, and the main problem I see is that I can't see a way to un associate the me contact from face book (in order to re associate so that the contact association screen comes up)
dashed annoying!
i see what you mean, i'm going to look for a way to do that
Have you tried Fonebook!
http://www.developingtrends.co.uk/Software/Facebook/Fonebook/Default.aspx
I can do all the sync with facebook and Outlook. Give a look at this!
samsamuel said:
I've been looking at this problem since you first posted, and the main problem I see is that I can't see a way to un associate the me contact from face book (in order to re associate so that the contact association screen comes up)
dashed annoying!
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I think you could momentarily switch off the Facebook connection altogether do accomplish that. It's under "Data services" (on the settings tab).
Robrecht said:
I think you could momentarily switch off the Facebook connection altogether do accomplish that. It's under "Data services" (on the settings tab).
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Yea, thanks, that got it, however when i logged back in (through 'me' contact card) it doesnt ask about associations as when you do it the first time. Oh well.
i just found an option do associate the contacts for you! if u scroll to the contacts tab in HTC sense then scroll to updates and events (its the picture of the person with a clock next to their head) i had a button at the tob which said 'Associate contacts: XX new associations found (xx being the number of new associations)' tap this and select the contacts you want to update (by default it selects all) then tap ok. it will create the associations for any contacts that arnt associated. it will also set the default contact picture to the facebook profile. it will make your contacts lag a bit while it downloads the info but after that it runs fine
if it helps im running 1.66 official hd2 rom from HTC, with radio 2.08
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Or are you one of those people who doesn't do first name/last name and is looking for a way to get around that?
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Sorry to reopen this thread, but I'm one of those people! I would also be interested in finding a way to add/backup my fb associations on the PC as MyPhone does not seem to sync them for me I get the fb id's in the <sn> field but not in the <facebook> ones =/
Hey guys,
So when I was fiddling around with Gmail's .csv import, and my Google contacts--I imported a number, let's say (555) 555-5555.
But I noticed some weird formatting or something (I actually don't recall the exact issue,) but I changed the formatting. I believe I accidentally removed one bracket, creating (555 555-5555.
I've since fixed the contact many many times--tried changing the name... but the number, now ALWAYS displays at (555 555-5555, in my SMS, rather than NAME <555-555-5555>
Does anyone know how I can wipe my phone's history of this contact, so that it displays properly? It's a very important client, and it just bugs me having it display funky. Even when I go through my SMS inbox, it displays at (555 555-5555, rather than showing the name.
Please help!
Edit: I'm downloading Kies to see if that can help me with this.
Edit: Kies is just giving me the "Connecting the device..." dialog endlessly. Nnoooo......
If the contact is a contact within your Gmail account, try editing the contact there, sync your account on your phone and then check it out.
Any old TP2 users here transfer their old contacts and text messages to their Epic when they made the switch? What program did you use to do it? I'm looking to make the switch to an Epic but want to be able to transfer my contacts and text messages over. Any help? Thanks!
I transferred mine by syncing my WM device to outlook. Then I Export Contact as a CSV file. Then uploaded the CSV on contact import under the Gmail or on google contacts. Wait then sync on your android device. hope this helps
I did that as well. However, I've been having an issue with my sms threads. When I go to send a text within an existing thread I get a bad phone number error. I have to enter the phone number in as if I am sending a text for the first time. I also get the error from opening the sms thread through the contacts.
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Try Google Sync.
I know that it will transfer your contacts over with no problems. I believe the latest version does texts as well, but it's been a while.
Good luck.
I started here: http://www.syncdroid.net/
Maybe you guys are making it harder than it should be. When I transferred my contacts, I did it via bluetooth directly from my Sprint TP2 to my Epic. I had to poke around the settings to find the option, but all my numbers and the associated photographs transferred just fine.
If you need help finding the option, I'll find my TP2, and turn it on and try to find where the option to send them via bluetooth is.
i love the Droid X, but freaking hate the phonebook. it truley is the worse contact list i've used. is there anyway to flash the stock android phonebook onto the phone?
if not, does anyone know how to limit what contacts are displayed? i dont want everyone ive ever emailed to show up in my contacts list. i've tried changing the displayed contacts to my phone contacts, or gmail contacts, but whenever i leave it for a bit it just resets and shows me hundreds of stupid emails.
I had a similar issue, have had my DX about 6 weeks and found some useful articles on the subject. I think (and only my recollection, could be wrong on this) what I ended up doing was un-syncing EVERYTHING in terms of email accounts and contacts (via My Accounts) and ended up ONLY syncing my gmail contacts.
This was done after finding a nifty Facebook Profile Pic sync to Gmail thing-uh-majig. If you sync contacts, preferrably you limit what you sync because as you said, it goes WAY overboard. It sounds like you sync'd corporate (work) email and contact which is a BIG no-no.
Once I started using roms all my contacts issues went away. Almost all the roms have the normal stock android contacts app. Some can even use WyContacts (the CM contacts app).
Edit: @DNak206, hey I'm from seattle too! My droid X is the one verizon gave away during their @droidlanding promotion thing in Seattle.
Yup dc seem to mic all the contacts but if you hate to look because everything seems mixed up ( facebook contact, phone contact and so on ) you can alway preds menu and select a display group.
The way I manage my contact is I have fixed and organize every thing on my gmail thnen I sync my droid.
The eay I use my contact is I dont go yo the contacts shortcut. I always go to the phone shortcut the select favorites since the droid is keeping a record of all of the contact that iI usually use and it has pwen put in order. I also use the defaul universal inbox to send email. I hit compost and start typing names and email and the droid gives a suggestion and I just select one from there.
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NICE! I have lived in Seattle awhile, I guess you could say I'm immune to the weather.
While we're on the topic of contacts though, has anyone noticed the default text messaging/SMS will populate ALL the phone numbers for contacts as opposed to identifying the "mobile" listed # for a contact?
For example, if I'm trying to send a text to Jon Smith. I'll compose new message, start typing "smi" in the :TO line and Jon will pop up in the selectable options (or scrollable rather?). The problem is, I have to swipe or scroll through his work, home, and then finally select his mobile number.
Maybe Windows had one thing over Android because neither my TP1 or TP2 would ever list a work or home # when composing a new text, it was actually smart enough to recognize the mobile # in terms of priority. Anyone else found a fix for this, maybe a text app (like handscent or whatever) will resolve?
Handcent or chompSMS might do the trick. When calling someone I know theres an option to remember the number you dialed, not sure about when texting..
If you always send msg or call john he will be under your favorites list. I always go thru the favoritw list and click the call icon on the side of the name to make a call or i click the name then clic the mail icon to send sms.
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Just got the G4...anyone else not able to change the contact pictures? It let's me go through the motions but doesn't actually save the added/changed picture. WTF???
Edit - Although I can't change/add contact photos on the phone itself, I can change them from within Google Voice and have them sync up that way. While that's fine and dandy, I have to say I don't like it! I have no choice to have the contacts on my phone...they are automatically synced to my Google account. This is yet another MM "feature" I don't want. Whatever, that's me. I guess I have to adapt. I think KK was/is my favorite Android OS.
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Just got the G4...anyone else not able to change the contact pictures? It let's me go through the motions but doesn't actually save the added/changed picture. WTF???
Edit - Although I can't change/add contact photos on the phone itself, I can change them from within Google Voice and have them sync up that way. While that's fine and dandy, I have to say I don't like it! I have no choice to have the contacts on my phone...they are automatically synced to my Google account. This is yet another MM "feature" I don't want. Whatever, that's me. I guess I have to adapt. I think KK was/is my favorite Android OS.
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I've added photos to all my contacts with no problem. I'm not sure what your problem could be but I have 2 G4's that I've added photos to.
Are your contacts saved to your phone only or on your Gmail? I know if you use outlook or Yahoo they can be finicky. It's not a MM thing. It's the standard Google contacts app it may just be where your saving your contacts. I too have no issues saving pictures to them.
For the past 5 years I have only had my contacts on my phone. I export/import (via vcf file) anytime I get a new phone or switch roms. When I imported to the G4 I don't recall it asking to import to the phone or Google. It's my preference to have contacts on the phone...that being said, I have made my changes in Google & have synced to my phone. In the long run I have achieved what I wanted but still cannot change the picture on the phone itself. I also see no option to transfer/display contacts on the phone. Whatever.
Thanks for your input.
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For the past 5 years I have only had my contacts on my phone. I export/import (via vcf file) anytime I get a new phone or switch roms. When I imported to the G4 I don't recall it asking to import to the phone or Google. It's my preference to have contacts on the phone...that being said, I have made my changes in Google & have synced to my phone. In the long run I have achieved what I wanted but still cannot change the picture on the phone itself. I also see no option to transfer/display contacts on the phone. Whatever.
Thanks for your input.
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When you click on a contract and then go to edit mode by clicking on the pencil looking icon, you don't have a camera symbol near where you would have a contact picture?
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When you click on a contract and then go to edit mode by clicking on the pencil looking icon, you don't have a camera symbol near where you would have a contact picture?
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Yes, the camera symbol is there. I can browse my gallery, select a picture, and crop it. I click the check mark to save it but it doesn't stick.
I can not change/add contact pictures on the phone. I have to do it through Gmail/Voice online then sync.
That's odd, where is the default save location for your pictures?
SD Card > DCIM. Same as I've always used.
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SD Card > DCIM. Same as I've always used.
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It shouldn't matter but for grins have you tried setting a contact pic from internal storage?