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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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Sync mp3s between 2 android devices?

It allows you to sync 20.000 music files for free. Or even more if you pay. …
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Selective syncing with Google?

System Settings -> Accounts & sync -> Select your google account -> Make use of the checkboxes. sync settings (click for larger image) …
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Quickly send file from phone to PC via internet?

GTalkSMS is able to send, browse and download files from your android phone via XMPP (gTalk). It's also a remote SMS notifier and has various other features. Note: According to the FAQ I have to disc …
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How can I get my Chrome-synced bookmarks in an Android device?

Two possibilities: Xmarks Premium (1$/month) Google Chrome for Android (only for Android 4.0/ICS or higher), syncs Bookmarks for the Desktop Chrome versions via the Google Account
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Where do these strange contacts come from?

This is often caused by linking other social networks (via the appropriate App) or third party E-Mail providers to the Android device. This will cause the contact lists or address books to be synced a …
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Preventing syncing of Google+ contacts to Galaxy S3

If Sparx's answer is not an option, the I suggest to simply hide the Google+ contacts in the app. This does not prevent syncing but it's a sufficient solution. For ICS open the contacts app, select …
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Sharing Browser Links between PC and Phone

MAXS (Modular Android XMPP Suite) is able to exchange the contents of the clipboard over XMPP. Note: According to the FAQ I have to disclose that I am involved into MAXS. MAXS is an open source GPLv3 …
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Quickly send file from phone to PC via internet?

MAXS (Modular Android XMPP Suite) is able to exchange files over XMPP. Note: According to the FAQ I have to disclose that I am involved into MAXS. MAXS is an open source GPLv3 licensed Android app. E …
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How can I be informed through my computer if a new SMS is received?

MAXS (Modular Android XMPP Suite) notifies you over XMPP if a new SMS is received. It also allows you to control various aspects of Android, includes a SMS/Call/Battery notification and reply system. …
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Apple connectivity with Android devices

Since both use iCal, some kind of sync should be possible. But I wouldn't recommend that. IMAP is no problem and you lose nothing. IMAP is supported by Android's mail client and K-9. … You don't need GMail for contact sync. I would recommend using Google contacts. Android's philosophy is much about cloud backup and restore, therefore it's a feature of Android. …
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