Short for "synchronize", this tag is for questions about synchronizing an Android device with "the Cloud" or simply with other devices. Please use the more specific tags if your issue is with e.g. 'active-sync' (MSExchange) or 'rsync' (see full tag wiki for details).
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Google Talk on Android only syncs one-way with gTalk on Desktop?
I use both gTalk on Desktop and Google Talk on Android (phone) - at the same time. However, it only seems to sync from Desktop to Android and not the other way round?
At the start of the conversation ...
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Why did auto-sync start to upload that much?
It's been a month now that the auto-sync option on my phone makes it upload 30 MB per day (in addition to my usual upload/download rate) and still download only a few hundreds of KB. It blew up my ...
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Microsoft Exchange Active Sync issue when roaming
I bought new Samsung Galaxy Note 2, Last week I went to a different state ( roaming). During roaming my office outlook mail is not syncing. Whole purpose of having Email on phone is gone. I don't ...
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Making multiple files or a folder available offline in Google Drive
Is there any way to make multiple files or a whole folder available offline in Google Drive at the same time? For the offline folder it would be nice if there was some way when a document is synced to ...
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deleted drafts remain in conversation chain
In the gmail app, I keep finding conversations that display multiple draft versions of replies that have long been deleted via the drafts folder. Is there a proper way to remove drafts from all ...
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How to sync Nexus 4 and Nexus 7?
I have the both devices.
I hope they have the same (at least similar) list of installed applications and their settings. How to synchronize them, so that I do not need to install and set for two ...
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Google+ Instant Upload and Google Drive
I'm using Instant Upload to auotmatically sync all of the photos I take on my phone over a wifi connection. I also use google drive to backup my documents, music, pictures and videos folders. Is there ...
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Syncing between Windows 7 and Android Jellybean with Winamp
I want to sync my Samsung Galaxy S3 4G to my Windows 7 PC with Winamp so I can easily sync playlists to and from my phone and computer. So I followed the instructions in Winamp's official blog: ...
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How is filing a contact under “Phone (Google)” different from the others?
I thought managing contacts in Android would be the easiest of tasks, but I have found myself in doubt now that I have an Android phone running Android OS 2.3.6 (Gingerbread).
If I file a contact ...
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How to sync contact photos from phone back to google contacts?
I have updated my contact photos in my phone and then I wanted to update my google contacts.
The sync of contact data is working fine, but the photos aren't being synced.
Is there anyway I can fix ...
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Facebook contact sync no longer working: “Sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly”
As of a couple of weeks ago my Galaxy S3 (running Android 4.1.1) no longer syncs contacts from Facebook. I have the Facebook app installed and calendar and the gallery are syncing fine but the ...
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Manually Linking Facebook Contacts to Android
Until recently I was able to manually link a Facebook contact to my android contacts by going into the Facebook contact, holding down the contact under the friends list then selecting 'link to phone ...
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Lost all my contacts after flashing custom rom (sg2)
I got a Galaxy S2 as an upgrade from my HTC Hero around January this year. My phone contacts have always been synced to my Gmail account and the backup worked since I got all my contacts on my SGS2 ...
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How to sync Picasa photos to Android 4.2.2?
My phone system is Android 4.2.2, CM10.1. I have installed the GAPPS and Google+, but I still cannot sync photos from Picasa. Some people says syncing from Picasa is removed in 4.2+...really?
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How can I hide irrelevant contacts in Go Contacts?
When I was using stock contacts and sync with Google, I could put relevant contacts in My Contacts group which is the only group synced by Google. I have installed GO Contacts and it now displays all ...
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Syncing playlists between Ubuntu and Android smartphone
I'm looking for a simple and reliable way of syncing music playlists between Ubuntu and an Android smartphone. Some time ago I was using Banshee, but then it suddenly stopped working. My understanding ...
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5answers
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Is there a way to copy files directly between two Android devices on the same wifi network?
I now have a Samsung Galaxy S Android phone running Froyo 2.2.1 and an Archos 101 Android tablet - also running Froyo.
Both are 'connected' to the same home network via wifi.
Is there a method by ...
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1answer
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How to sync contacts in one direction only — from phone to Google?
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, Android 2.3.
I just lost a lot of time after syncing contacts -- executed from the phone. I assumed that all the changes will be transferred to Google account (as initially) but ...
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1answer
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Using Android only with Outlook and not Google Calendar
When using Android ICS, can I use my phone without having my calendar and associated items going on Google Calendar but just synchronizing with Outlook (the desktop app) ? If yes, how may I do this ?
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Working with Trello offline and synchronization
Will the Android app work without internet connectivity and sync with Trello when the internet becomes available?
Can the Android app be controlled as to when to sync with Trello?
We work at sea and ...
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LG Optimus G and Mac OSX
I just got an LG Optimus G from my carrier, and was extremely excited for it! I finished recovering my documents and such, and then I went to load my music and pictures... But my Mac isn't recognizing ...
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my exchange email on android does not sync regularly
I have what seems a unique problem...but i am sure someone may have encountered this before as well and solved the issue.
I am using an Android ice cream sandwich 4.0.4 with default email client for ...
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How to avoid entering Cloud credentials in many apps
I was about to set up my FolderSync with Dropbox, but noticed that I can't browse my cloud the way I can with the Dropbox and other could applications (Which generally doesn't sync but let you ...
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Facebook non-official app for contact sync
I want to remove official Facebook app from system because its a piece of crap, but I am not doing it because it syncs my contact with Facebook. I add someone friend and I get her phone no. and email ...
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Galaxy S3 missing “Accounts and Sync”
I have Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 version 4.1.2 and I lost the "Accounts and Sync" under settings. I added the "Auto sync data" under Data usage and it still does not sync automatically with my calendar. My ...
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Sync iTunes U and Android?
I am a huge fan of the podcasts on iTunes, as well as the iTunes U material. However, I'm having a terrible time finding a slick system to sync the two. Doubleplay never really worked all that great ...
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Copy synced videos in/from Dailymotion
Dailymotion-App: Is it possible to access the sync'ed videos somewhere else?
I know they're saved somewhere in the Cache (\mnt\sdcard\Android\data\com.dailymotion.dailymotion\cache\videos). If you ...
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Contacts and calendar no longer syncing between google and phone
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 that has suddenly stopped being able to sync my calendars and contacts with GMail. Every time I try, I get the message sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be ...
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Transferring messages to android from a sqlite db on my laptop
I am a new android user. I switched from nokia to android today only. Been googling around for various solutions to transfer my sms (text messages only) from my old nokia to my new Android (Galaxy Ace ...
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How can I sync my Outlook calendar with my Android phone calendar?
I have Galaxy Europa GT-I5500 Android phone with me. The problem I am facing is I am able to Sync my Contacts and Notes with my Outlook 2007, but I am not able to sync my my phone calendar with ...
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Best way to automatically sync iTunes music with an Android phone?
I would like an app the allows for the following :
Sync automatically with iTunes over wifi
Download music and playlists from iTunes to Android phone's storage
Simple and does not need multiple ...
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How can I sync Yahoo Calendar on my phone?
I want to sync my Yahoo! Calendar on my phone. An article on Yahoo!'s help page seems to suggest that the only way to access it is by viewing their mobile website in a browser. I've tried adding the ...
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Contacts sync in the opposite direction
I tried to sync my contacts in my phone (Android 4.0.3), and as a result all my contacts in my phone were changed to the old contacts I had in my google accont on the web. For example. if I had ...
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Google music not syncing on Nexus S
I received my invite to Google Music a couple weeks ago. I've been using it in the browser since then. My Nexus S however, refuses to sync music.
Some people on the web report the same problem but it ...
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Gmail not being retrieved automatically
I have recently (since ~1month ago) experienced the following problem:
When I get new mail on my gmail account, Gmail will usually not autimatically retrieve it (e.g., no notification; and when I ...
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PIM alternative to Outlook that syncs through USB?
I find Outlook 2007 slow and bloated. Before I check Outlook 2010 to see if it's any better, I was curious to know if there's a PIM (Personal Information Manager) that can sync with Android ...
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Galaxy S2 Android 4.1.2 - calendar sync option disappeared
I just upgraded my SGS2 to 4.1.2 and I have huge problems synchronizing my Google calendar.
First of all, my Google calendar app disappeared. Until here ok, I reinstalled it from Google Play. When I ...
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AutoSync is disabled in Android ICS LG P920 3D. How turn it on?
After upgrade Android from 2.3.x to 4.0.3 I can't turn on auto synchronization.
When Im trying I get msg:
AutoSync is disabled. Synchronization is enabled manually by server policy.
In Settings -> ...
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Can I use multiple Android devices with a single Google account?
Surprisingly I haven't found a satisfactory answer for this in a FAQ somewhere or anything.
I have a Motorola Droid (with froyo, if it matters)
I am thinking about getting a Samsung Galaxy Tab.
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Mac's Android File Explorer and SSH are not in sync
I transfered some photos using the Android File Explorer application for Macs.
However, I accidentally put them in the Music/ folder and Android File Explorer doesn't allow me to move files. So I ...
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Create Playlist Folders
I have a huge library of music (nearly 3,000 songs) as it is like that I have lots of folders and playlists inside btw I'm using iTunes. Anyway I want to sync my playlist folders with my S3 and I want ...
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Problem with Facebook sync - All instead of existing
I have a problem when time comes to sync my Facebook friends with existing contact. Even if I select "Sync with existing contact" in the app, all my Facebook friends are added to my local contact, ...
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Starting the Google calendar sync in Samsung Galaxy S Duos
I have Samsung Galaxy S Duos and had a issue of calendar sync. While trying to clear data, I mistakenly force-stopped the Google Calendar Sync app. Now, the calendar sync is not working. It gives an ...
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Sync Exchange Contacts Subfolders with Android
Finally I managed to sync Exchange Server with Galaxy S3 and had managed to make it all work fine except the annoying contacts thing...
The android sync only contacts that are in the main contacts ...
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Syncing Google Calendar on Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
I've got an Android Gingerbread device. When I go to Settings -> Accounts & Sync -> Manage Accounts (and click on my email address) -> Sync Calendar, I see an exclamation mark besides the ...
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Enable Picasa albums in Android gallery
I can't enable Picasa sync.
I checked out this question but on the 3rd step I can't download my image. Screenshot:
I've enabled all Google syncronizations and installed the G+ app.
I use ...
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Gmail stuck on “Waiting for sync”
My Gmail app recently stopped working. I'm on a SGS Captivate running this custom ROM -- while I realize there might be some ROM-specific glitch, I thought I could ask here for general ...
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Can Google services be firewall-filtered (market yes, sync no)?
I recently asked about the availability of calendars with limited sandbox permissions, since I felt that most of them ask for access that is too wide, and hence are not as secure as I'd like. I also ...
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Will Dropbox re-upload a changed file if I don't access it from within the app?
I know that when I edit a file from within Dropbox (using an external application), after I close said file Dropbox uploads the updated version. Does this also work if, once I have accessed the file ...
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Syncing Opera Mobile/Mini with Desktop Firefox
I prefer Opera on Android but Firefox on the Desktop. Is there any way to sync these two?
