Quite a few of you have asked me about the Facebook not syncing with 2.3.4 since Google decided to make it a no-no...Below is a link to a compiled .apk file that, hopefully, fixes the syncing problem.
*ContactsProvider.apk* TESTING ONLY and not responsible if something bad happens!! What I can say is that I have been running this on my phone with no problems but since I don't use Facebook..maybe someone else can let me know.
- Lastly, do NOT sign the .apk
- push to /system/app
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SyncMyPix works well
I can't wait to see it working on my Xoom. I really hope your solution will be universal.
Also, I cannot test on my Nexus S, as CM7 has already the sync working.
So, is this a working solution?
I just picked up a NS4G and would love to get this working.
same here. as a matter of fact, why did google decide to go against this?
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same here. as a matter of fact, why did google decide to go against this?
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They wanted the data to be synced to the contact so that it would be on Google's servers... i.e. their picture is uploaded to the server, and no longer requires Facebook sync for the data.
Yes those are the rules for using Google's contact API. The philosophy is that the user should be able to export and have control over data his contacts have shared with him. Facebook wants all that data to stay in the Facebook system. They do not want to allow you to export or own or have control of your friends contact info outside of Facebook.
The rule has always been there and Facebook has always violated it. This is Google's way of letting them know they are not happy about it even though they continue to let it slide on pretty much all other devices.
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Any news on this app would like to resync them again thanks
I've been using an apk called syncmypix and it works wonders..
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It sync's the pix, there are dozents of tools like that...we need a data sync tool which sync's fb data, not only pics, with the phone contacts...
I've been using Contapps (also on the Android Market) to get around this issue.
Works great.
Actually, Contapps is a good app and can sync with social networks,including Facebook.
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Maybe someone clever enough should just have a look into Cm7 source code or just ask the team. They have the answer and I am sure they are willing to share.
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profete162 said:
Maybe someone clever enough should just have a look into Cm7 source code or just ask the team. They have the answer and I am sure they are willing to share.
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The Facebook app package name just needs to be added to the various unrestricted packages lists. Then its free to do whatever with your data, ignoring Google's restrictions.
I will try and find out exactly which parts of code it requires changed some time this week, I believe its XML only.
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Or....
Go here: http://www.koushikdutta.com/2008/10/synchronizing-google-and-facebook.html.
Install on your PC. Run. Log in. Boom, synced.
Thanks to Koush.
That's not the same thing as what the Facebook app does. Koush's app just takes the photo from Facebook and updates the photo in your Google Contact entry for the person. That photo is then permanent until you manually remove it on the Google Contacts website.
The Facebook app only stores the photo in the person's contact on your phone, but not in the actual Google contact entry. The advantage of this is that if you remove Facebook, the pics go away as well. It keeps Facebook and Google Contacts separate. This is how Twitter, Last.FM, Qik, et al do it.
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That's not the same thing as what the Facebook app does. Koush's app just takes the photo from Facebook and updates the photo in your Google Contact entry for the person. That photo is then permanent until you manually remove it on the Google Contacts website.
The Facebook app only stores the photo in the person's contact on your phone, but not in the actual Google contact entry. The advantage of this is that if you remove Facebook, the pics go away as well. It keeps Facebook and Google Contacts separate. This is how Twitter, Last.FM, Qik, et al do it.
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I know. I like that better. I did not like syncing photos, then I log into Gmail Contacts and all the photos were gone. I like to have the photos in Gmail too.
But my post really was in reply to another user who suggested another 3rd party app to sync the pictures. I meant to quote his post but I did not.
du5t3r said:
Quite a few of you have asked me about the Facebook not syncing with 2.3.4 since Google decided to make it a no-no...Below is a link to a compiled .apk file that, hopefully, fixes the syncing problem.
*ContactsProvider.apk* TESTING ONLY and not responsible if something bad happens!! What I can say is that I have been running this on my phone with no problems but since I don't use Facebook..maybe someone else can let me know.
- Lastly, do NOT sign the .apk
- push to /system/app
*link removed*
-D
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Link removed?
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Link removed?
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does not work ;D
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does not work ;D
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Gotcha, thanks. Afaik, CM and some other chefs have the requisite info to bypass goog's restrictions and allow syncing. Maybe we can reach out to them and they'll be kind enough to share the solution?
I have had my htc hd7 for a good few months an i love it despite it having a lot of problems but i have found th battery life to be a bit of a problem, i was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on haw to improve it. Also i have the facebook app and so i have no need for my people app to update and tell me what is happening on facebook, does anyone know how i stop it doing that.
any help would be good thanks
Facebook located in settings, email and accounts.
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First off, I love my Bionic. It's awesome. I'm having problems with the stock SMS app and contact photos. I haven't been able to find a resolution after searching on Google and perusing the forums. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!
Elaborate on your problem. What is not working properly? Explain your issue more please and I'll try to help.
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Sorry. Facebook contact photos show up in the contact and dialer apps, but not in the stock sms app. They also show up in Handcent. I'm not sure what to do..
Weird.
Settings>Applications>Manage Applications>All>Text Messaging>Clear data
Try that and reboot.
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I tried that, with no success.. Also I seem to hands been mistaken. Facebook contact photos only show up sporadically in contacts, and none show up in Text Messaging or in Go SMS Pro. I also have removed and added back my Facebook account. No solution as of yet.
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UPDATE: It seems to be fixed after redoing the account setup. Facebook is slowly updating the photos. Thanks for your help!
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I'm experiencing a problem when I launch the gmail app.The issue is this: once Gmail tries to open the screen on the Xoom 4G LTE turns white and blinks until I close the app. I'm running the Gmail app ver. 3.2.6. I've removed my gmail account from the Xoom then synced it back and it worked fine for part of the day and now it's back to the blinking every time I open gmail. This is the first time I have seen this any help or insite will help Thanks in advance!
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Here's a 13 sec vid i just shot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3_IVhg9Pis&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I read on android central that this a known issue with the gmail app, and that a fix is supposed to be on the way.
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I read on android central that this a known issue with the gmail app, and that a fix is supposed to be on the way.
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Thanks manic
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same issue with gmail on A500 ICS
Hello
Is there somewhere a fix for this bug ? Is google being fixing it ?
I've got exactly the same trouble on my A500, and I didn't found a lot of people reporting it...
Furthermore, the gmail app crash but not report is possible... and sometimes (like now) the app works just fine...
(if you know a good app for gmail account let me know please)
Thank you
Alex
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Is there somewhere a fix for this bug ? Is google being fixing it ?
I've got exactly the same trouble on my A500, and I didn't found a lot of people reporting it...
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This thread is 3 months old now, and I am pretty sure the problem for most of us is fixed. Have you tried updating the Gmail application from the store?
On my note 2 when someone replies to one of my threads or messages me I would get a notification but it doesn't work on the HTC one
Anyone any ideas ? I've looked at the settings and can't see anything
Thanks
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When you first launched the facebook app, did you sync when given the option?
Even though that option is for contacts, I noticed with previous phones that if I don't sync it I won't have notifications come through.
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KidCarter93 said:
When you first launched the facebook app, did you sync when given the option?
Even though that option is for contacts, I noticed with previous phones that if I don't sync it I won't have notifications come through.
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ill have a bash at that thanks