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[DEV] [TEST] Facebook Sync [Possible Solution]

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?

kashb91 said:
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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oldblue910 said:
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?

the7thson said:
Link removed?
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does not work ;D
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Borky_16 said:
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?

Att address book

Can someone copy the Att address book apk and post it? I uninstalled with ti backup and did not back it up. Now my contacts wont work.
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LOL!! I did the same thing I would also appreciate that file if some can get it up loaded that would be so sweet
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Are you getting the AAB Initializing... when going into contacts? That's what I'm getting
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lol! Okay, first why would you uninstall the contact app that the other contact apps are going to be based off?
Second if someone can tell me how to find and share the apk file, I'll be more than happy to. I have the myappsharer app and that seems to be the one app that it won't let me share.

I think this is the APP that your looking for, let me know if it's not.

kiltedthrower said:
lol! Okay, first why would you uninstall the contact app that the other contact apps are going to be based off?
Second if someone can tell me how to find and share the apk file, I'll be more than happy to. I have the myappsharer app and that seems to be the one app that it won't let me share.
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i thought i was getting rid of the att nag screen. lol. I shold have known better

chrisgmcgraw said:
I think this is the APP that your looking for, let me know if it's not.
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it does not install for some reason.

N!ghtgold said:
Are you getting the AAB Initializing... when going into contacts? That's what I'm getting
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yes, thats what i'm getting

I used titanium to make this backup this time.

BETTER CONTACTS APP!!!
search market for "contapps" has a logo of a penguin...
i love this contact app and when you go to manage a contact it doesnt divert you to the installed contact app manager!!!

hey chrismcgraw... could you do me a favor and make a backup and post a copy of the "get 3d games" app link.. i heard it gives you 7 free games and i already deleted it cause i thaought it was bloatware... lol
thanks

Thanks
Thanks for the file...its the correct one, with the correct name, despite getting it in the right place, something is still missing. I tried an alternate Contacts.apk to no avail either.
Maybe if someone can post a list of the files found in /system/app I can pin-point what's missing...isn't there an odex file that goes with it?

I installed go contacts from the market and now my contacts show up in there so I'm back in business yeah buddy
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N!ghtgold said:
I installed go contacts from the market and now my contacts show up in there so I'm back in business yeah buddy
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Did the same thing, install Go Contacts EX, its better trust me...it's not actually Chinese like it appears.

kiltedthrower said:
lol! Okay, first why would you uninstall the contact app that the other contact apps are going to be based off?
Second if someone can tell me how to find and share the apk file, I'll be more than happy to. I have the myappsharer app and that seems to be the one app that it won't let me share.
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I was going to say the same thing as you dude. LOL!

i do the same thing and regretting...Here's an idea:backup the contacts apk&odex in p920 by using system app remover to restore the backup in p925?

Has anyone been able to get the AT&T Address Book re-installed? I've tried both of the .apk files that were in this thread but no dice. "Application failed to install." Currently using a replacement contact app but that isn't really ideal. Any ideas?

System apps are always hard to reinstall on official rom...I called AT&T and they helped me with 2 hours and no result...the only thing we can do is waiting for the new rom or return it(if you buy it within 30 days and this is what i want to do)

This is how you do, install root explorer , copy the At&t....apk to system, (app) folder then restart.
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I tried, but this way doesn't work. SAR has busybox, maybe it's a chance...

[Q] SMS Pictures Missing

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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Remove facebook from gallery

How to remove face book feed In my gallery??
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Yeah even I was wondering the same thing. Anyone could help?
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remove facebook from gallery
on gallery go settings/ show / hide albums uncheck what you don't want

I must be blind... I don't find this option in my Gallery. I can only remove accounts completely.
edit: I found it, Facebook was allready disabled and of course I still have all the pictures of my contacts... :/ Googled a bit and didn't find a solution. Looks like it's "hardcoded" into Sense or something.

Try disabling "Live Feed" under Accounts-> Facebook
and clear Gallery data

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Try disabling "Live Feed" under Accounts-> Facebook
and clear Gallery data
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Neither of these worked.
Its very annoying having FB photos show up in there. I dont to use a third party app as I like the zoe previews.

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How to remove face book feed In my gallery??
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I think the only way to do it would be to delete the facebook app as I have done as I no longer have facebook
but of course this isn't really a solution if you want the app. Of course you could always delete the app and use the mobile website if you really want to get rid of the pictures in your gallery.
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Picasa (G+) sync broke since G+ update?

Does anyone else notice that since the G+ update yesterday no photos are syncing?
In my gallery/albums/picasa there was an album called instant upload. It changed to autobackup and now it won't update. The thumbnail updates to the newest one but the rest will not. It sucks as I use this with the wife to see photos of my Son ans stuff.
I also noticed that the individual albums are only showing the highlighted photos and not the whole album.
Can anyone confirm or is this a Rom issue? (TrickDroid 5.5.1)
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No one else has this issue?
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altimax98 said:
Does anyone else notice that since the G+ update yesterday no photos are syncing?
In my gallery/albums/picasa there was an album called instant upload. It changed to autobackup and now it won't update. The thumbnail updates to the newest one but the rest will not. It sucks as I use this with the wife to see photos of my Son ans stuff.
I also noticed that the individual albums are only showing the highlighted photos and not the whole album.
Can anyone confirm or is this a Rom issue? (TrickDroid 5.5.1)
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I have a similar issue and I am running stock. For me it will sync some of the albums from picasa/g+ but not all of them, especially the older albums.

uultramann said:
I have a similar issue and I am running stock. For me it will sync some of the albums from picasa/g+ but not all of them, especially the older albums.
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It pisses me off because I use this often and the thumbnail will show correctly but the photos dont appear. A fix is clearing data on the picasa app in settings/apps and then opening the gallery back up
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