Hi
I have a question regarding facebook sync. Some of my gmail contacts have different names than on their facebook accounts. For example, "Jacob Chan" might be "Jake C" on Facebook.
After facebook syncing on ICS, they now appear as two contacts in the People app. Is there a way to work around this, aside from changing my gmail contact name?
I'm on Pete Alfonso's Nexus S ROM and Ezekeel's Glados 2.6 CFS kernel.
Thanks!
kto_matchu said:
Hi
I have a question regarding facebook sync. Some of my gmail contacts have different names than on their facebook accounts. For example, "Jacob Chan" might be "Jake C" on Facebook.
After facebook syncing on ICS, they now appear as two contacts in the People app. Is there a way to work around this, aside from changing my gmail contact name?
I'm on Pete Alfonso's Nexus S ROM and Ezekeel's Glados 2.6 CFS kernel.
Thanks!
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No the names have to match 100%
Well... you could just join the contacts ? Edit Contact and then Menu->Join
This way, you merge duplicate entries and get to keep the Gmail contact name
Edit : If you were looking for an automated way, then I dont know of one. HTC sense has really amazing contact matching. Maybe there's an app on the market that can do the same thing ?
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Oh wait.. just remembered. GO Contacts Ex. It has options to find duplicates using names, phone numbers and email id(i think). Havent tried it on ICS though.
crazyjc81 said:
Well... you could just join the contacts ? Edit Contact and then Menu->Join
This way, you merge duplicate entries and get to keep the Gmail contact name
Edit : If you were looking for an automated way, then I dont know of one. HTC sense has really amazing contact matching. Maybe there's an app on the market that can do the same thing ?
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Oh wait.. just remembered. GO Contacts Ex. It has options to find duplicates using names, phone numbers and email id(i think). Havent tried it on ICS though.
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Thanks will take your first advice
i joined all mine and only one has a pic from facebook. i used to have the starburst rom v1.5.2 and it worked great now that i just switched to blazer v4.0 i only get one pic and there all synced to facebook. anyone know if this is a known bug or did i do somthing wrong
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don't know how to really phrase the question properly so here is the problem...
I only have my Google contact show up in my phone and only ones with phone numbers.
Most of these contacts are linked to their Facebooks.
Now in Go Contacts I have their Facebook names show up and not their Google names. I can't find how to change that anywhere. Some people don't use their real names on Facebook and I don't what that show up in my contacts.
So how do I get their Google name to show up instead of Facebook name?
I know I can just unlink the two accounts but I prefer not to do that.
wifesabitch said:
don't know how to really phrase the question properly so here is the problem...
I only have my Google contact show up in my phone and only ones with phone numbers.
Most of these contacts are linked to their Facebooks.
Now in Go Contacts I have their Facebook names show up and not their Google names. I can't find how to change that anywhere. Some people don't use their real names on Facebook and I don't what that show up in my contacts.
So how do I get their Google name to show up instead of Facebook name?
I know I can just unlink the two accounts but I prefer not to do that.
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It isn't possible to rename an SNS account (facebook contact). It's like saying you want to go into their facebook and change their name, since the facebook just takes their info to your phone. You would have to split the contacts for you to name them whatever you wish
mikel.canovas said:
It isn't possible to rename an SNS account (facebook contact). It's like saying you want to go into their facebook and change their name, since the facebook just takes their info to your phone. You would have to split the contacts for you to name them whatever you wish
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I'm not really saying I want to change their name.
John Doe is one contact with my Google contact (John Doe) merged/linked with his Facebook account (John Madeupname). I just want the contact to show up under his Google name not his Facebook name.
It's weird, some show up as their Google names, some this Facebook names.
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I'm not really saying I want to change their name.
John Doe is one contact with my Google contact (John Doe) merged/linked with his Facebook account (John Madeupname). I just want the contact to show up under his Google name not his Facebook name.
It's weird, some show up as their Google names, some this Facebook names.
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For me, the facebook name always takes place of the Google name. I don't think that is possible. I guess google assumed that people on facebook wouldn't put fake names lol
mikel.canovas said:
For me, the facebook name always takes place of the Google name. I don't think that is possible. I guess google assumed that people on facebook wouldn't put fake names lol
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Looking through my contacts some have their Google and some have their Facebook name, but there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to it. I can't figure it out.
In HTC's contacts it's easy, you can pick which name to use just like you can pick which picture, but not with Go Contacts.
I would use HTC's but I don't like the look of it.
Oh well since you're using some 3rd party thing, maybe there might be a setting in it. As of right now I'm on ics and I can't sync facebook contacts, so I can't really remember exactly.
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Does it not allow you to edit the name?
mikel.canovas said:
Oh well since you're using some 3rd party thing, maybe there might be a setting in it. As of right now I'm on ics and I can't sync facebook contacts, so I can't really remember exactly.
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Does it not allow you to edit the name?
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I tried all the settings and did a little trial and error with no success.
You can edit the name, doesn't do anything, Facebook name still shows up.
Probably easier if I just find another contacts program.
wifesabitch said:
I tried all the settings and did a little trial and error with no success.
You can edit the name, doesn't do anything, Facebook name still shows up.
Probably easier if I just find another contacts program.
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Or deal with the HTC one. That might be the only one that does that. That's neat of HTC.
Hello guys
I'm using Galaxy S2, running ICS 4.0.3
I have lots of funny contact names because of the SKYPE nicknames. Also, some contacts are made from email handlers.
So to organize them nicely, I spent last few hours on my Gmail / Contact account, renaming, adding photos, merging etc...
Except, that when I want to SYNC it. Not all of the contacts update, and some remain as they were.
I would trash them all and import new set from Gmail, but I'm worry that when I do that, it might trash my gmail contact as well
Any idea what's the best way to deal with that ?
Also, is there any way to change the contact font size? I have many long names, and lots of contacts. The screen cuts most of the names
off and many of the contacts share same name. I have to open the contact, to find out details in order to know who I'm looking for.
Any suggestions, much appreciated.
Did u try manually syncing gmail contacts under settings? Some times you have to manually push it. Also, what android version/ROM are you running?
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Jcossack88 said:
Did u try manually syncing gmail contacts under settings? Some times you have to manually push it. Also, what android version/ROM are you running?
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Hi there
Yes, right after I made changes in my gmail contacts, I went to settings and did the Sync Now.
Let me explain what doesn't update exactly.
I have many phone numbers to HP staff. They used to be sorted like: James - HP, Azman - HP, Raymond - HP etc.... Because they were all over my address book, I rename it in gmail contacts to HP - James, HP - Azman, HP - Raymond. Having them all grouped together in my list, given the first letters are identical. It works great in gmail contacts, but out of these 3, only HP - Azman get updated after SYNC. The rest remain the same.
This is something I don't understand.
Thanks for taking the time and looking into my post
Cheers
Seba
This is from the whatsapp website FAQ
Note: WhatsApp cannot sync with Facebook friends, so you will need to manually enter their phone numbers in your address book in order for WhatsApp to find them.
I was wondering if anyone knows of any workaround for this....
From another thread:
Originally Posted by lawrence750
yeah some apps can read the facebook contacts, ie htc sense - but the difference is that facebook doesn't use the android contacts api, so other apps that would normally read the contacts via the android api, can't actually see the facebook contacts, because technically they aren't part of the 'android contacts' (even though you as the user see them within the contacts/people app)
1. Download the official Facebook app.
2. Sync your Facebook contacts with your phone.
3. Only the official Facebook app has the power to sync Facebook contacts + their phone numbers in ICS upwards
4. Check your whatsapp now, you should notice the difference.
Done
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No its not that simple..i have all the fb contacts synced n visible in my contacts...the trouble is in getting the fb contacts to show up in third party apps..such as whatsapp...
kjplasma said:
No its not that simple..i have all the fb contacts synced n visible in my contacts...the trouble is in getting the fb contacts to show up in third party apps..such as whatsapp...
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Get my simple points:
1. Whatsapp will only show your contacts with phone numbers
2. Only the official Facebook app can sync Facebook contacts with their phone numbers.
3. Use the official Facebook app to sync your contacts
Got it?
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1) yes whatsapp shows every other contacts with numbers but fb contacts
2) yes only the official fb app can sync contacts with numbers...
3) I have them synced to my contacts ..the numbers are visible there..
the above process doesnt help in getting the fb contacts to show up in whatsapp as mentioned in the OP
but thanks for trying to help mate...
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Originally Posted by lawrence750
yeah some apps can read the facebook contacts, ie htc sense - but the difference is that facebook doesn't use the android contacts api, so other apps that would normally read the contacts via the android api, can't actually see the facebook contacts, because technically they aren't part of the 'android contacts' (even though you as the user see them within the contacts/people app)
kjplasma said:
1) yes whatsapp shows every other contacts with numbers but fb contacts
2) yes only the official fb app can sync contacts with numbers...
3) I have them synced to my contacts ..the numbers are visible there..
the above process doesnt help in getting the fb contacts to show up in whatsapp as mentioned in the OP
but thanks for trying to help mate...
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Ok.
Please tell me which of these interpretations of your question is most correct:
# you want to see all your Facebook contacts with whatsapp account inside your whatsapp app?
# You want to also see your Facebook contacts in "all contacts" part of your whatsapp?
BTW, can you please post your ROM details?
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# you want to see all your Facebook contacts with whatsapp account inside your whatsapp app?
I want the fb contacts to show up ' inside the whatsapp app '
thanks again for your patience...
Rom :Wanam lite 12.2 ICS
kjplasma said:
# you want to see all your Facebook contacts with whatsapp account inside your whatsapp app?
I want the fb contacts to show up ' inside the whatsapp app '
thanks again for your patience...
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1. You forgot to post your ROM details
2. I don't use Facebook app, so I'll try to install it now (i only have version 1.9.3), I'll then test and see. I'm on a Jellybean ROM, and I'm not sure if the app will sync contacts.
Anyhow, I'll let you know how it goes.
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my bad..edited the previous post....
I believe its not possible to sync fb numbers to the phone contacts in (people app) AOSP based roms. It was not possible a while ago not sure about now.
kjplasma said:
my bad..edited the previous post....
I believe its not possible to sync fb numbers to the phone contacts in (people app) AOSP based roms. It was not possible a while ago not sure about now.
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Ok.
Tested it but Facebook won't sync my contacts.
Yeah Facebook still can't sync contacts to the People (Aosp) app. It was possible to sync on some AOKP based ROMs in the ICS days but I've never been able to sync contacts in CM9/CM10 based ROMs.
... well, except i use some other apps, and those apps cannot sync phone numbers.
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fb contact no# was the only reason i switched back to Stock based roms, meanwhile i hope some one finds a workaround for the whatsapp issue..
kjplasma said:
fb contact no# was the only reason i switched back to Stock based roms, meanwhile i hope some one finds a workaround for the whatsapp issue..
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I'll test and report about the whatsapp once i have the chance to dual boot with a stock ROM.
- from my past experience, my whatsapp contacts always triple from about 150 to 500 once i sync my Facebook contacts. I don't know if things have changed now.
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it was all good in the gingerbread days....this issue arose since ICS and I've been googling forever..siiigh
kjplasma said:
it was all good in the gingerbread days....this issue arose since ICS and I've been googling forever..siiigh
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Perhaps one day will come .....
Hi,
does anybody use Carddav Sync? I'm using it with an owncloud server and also with a caldav server (business and private contacts seperated).
So what's absolutely not working is the Sense contact management.
I cannot create contacts and I cannot edit contacts. When creating a contact it only gives me the possibility to store on SIM, Google or on the phone.
When an existing contact is opened the option to edit the contact is missing.
I contacted the carddav sync tool maker and also HTC.
HTC actually didn't understood what my problem was. They sent me back a catalogue answer with some Microsoft Exchange crap.
Does someone has experience with this? Would be much appreciated.
Search for Contact Editor Free (Martin Gadja) on Google Market. Try this app to edit contact. In the app description on market you will also see the reason why you can't edit contacts on CardDav account with default tools...
Known HTC issue
This seems to be an HTC issue. I have the same problem with an HTC One X.
The developer wrote me:
I know about this issue (I have an HTC One X too). Since it works on every non-HTC device I consider this an HTC bug. I wonder why it works with WhatsApp. Obviously HTC is aware of WhatsApp but not aware of my apps.
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I found that the advanced contact editor will not help, since there is just no "edit" button.
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In order to edit a contact:
Open the contact list -> long click on contact -> from popup menu choose: "edit contact"
In order to add a new contact:
Install advanced contact editor and start it explicitly (do not use "add contact" option from contact list)
are there solutions now?
i'm new to rooting, however i managed to get my phone rooted and got cm7 up and running on my own, i'm having one small issue, when i goto contacts i have only like 8 contacts there, however i should have 137 contacts, now they are in the phone as i can search for them and find them, however they do not display in the list.
i go to
contacts
settings
display options
i'v turned off contacts with phone only
then selected my gmail account and checked all
then my cloud and checked all
still only shows 8 contacts
when i log into the cloud via my pc, it shows 137 contacts, also if i search on my phone it locates contacts not visiable in the list...
anyone experience similar bugs??
Like you say this is a bug....... Try update to a newer version of cm:thumbup:
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DYLROSE69 said:
Like you say this is a bug....... Try update to a newer version of cm:thumbup:
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cm7 for the DX2 hasn't been updated in 2 years.
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and cm9 and cm10 have issues
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[email protected] said:
i'm new to rooting, however i managed to get my phone rooted and got cm7 up and running on my own, i'm having one small issue, when i goto contacts i have only like 8 contacts there, however i should have 137 contacts, now they are in the phone as i can search for them and find them, however they do not display in the list.
i go to
contacts
settings
display options
i'v turned off contacts with phone only
then selected my gmail account and checked all
then my cloud and checked all
still only shows 8 contacts
when i log into the cloud via my pc, it shows 137 contacts, also if i search on my phone it locates contacts not visiable in the list...
anyone experience similar bugs??
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not really a bug, i don't think, more likely an issue with how the contacts were saved to Google or sync'd to the dx2
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clarification
so has anyone been able to import their contacts properly?
just want to know if i should spend hours that i dont have, working on something that cant be done??
i can workaround it, using search
but it would be nice to have the list in one peice..
are there any know contact apps that can be installed that MAY override my current list or use in lieu of..
phone is a DX2 (MB870) running CyanogenMod 7.2.0-RC1 X2 [BETA] ?
Most people have no issues with contacts, but it happens.
at google.com/contacts are all contacts under "My Contacts" or other group?
sometimes rebooting phone may fix
exporting contacts to sd card and re-importing them
export contacts from google.com/contacts (more>export) as a .vcf file, place on sd card and re-import them