I have searched, Googled,etc. and have concluded that there is no easy or consistent way to sync photos, video or music between the HOX+ and Macs running Mountain Lion. If this is wrong I would very much appreciate any info on how one is able to do this.
This is the one thing that keeps me from buying the HOX+ over the Galaxy S3 which has the Kies and Kies Air apps and the Nokia 920 which has the WindowsPhone app. I have tried syncing both the S3 and 920 with my iMac with 10.8.2 and while neither sync is as trouble free as the iPhone5 at least with a little tweaking one can get the job done.
Does HTC really intend to just ignore the Mac base or is this situation just temporary?
Thanks for any help.
They are made to sync with the Google options, not the Apple options. If you want it to sync up right then use Google mail, music, talk, Picasa, G+ and other things. If you expect it to sync with iPhoto and iTunes then you are kidding yourself, I'd NEVER expect good support for those.
I'm a Mac user too, but I live in reality.
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They are made to sync with the Google options, not the Apple options. If you want it to sync up right then use Google mail, music, talk, Picasa, G+ and other things. If you expect it to sync with iPhoto and iTunes then you are kidding yourself, I'd NEVER expect good support for those.
I'm a Mac user too, but I live in reality.
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It feels like you didn't even read his post... he's not asking for solutions that sync with the native Mac applications, he just wants sync software of some sort that supports the HOX+.
fmcgirt, have you looked at HTC Sync? I've never used it, but it seems to fill the role you are looking for. http://www.htc.com/uk/software/htc-sync-manager/
Thanks for the response but the reality of my situation is that we have family members with iPhones and Android devices which currently all coexist nicely (sync contacts and calendars) on iCloud and music and photos with iTunes and iPhoto. And I don't expect good support but my point was that I haven't found ANY support for the HOX+ - not even that of the Kies variety for the S3. So I guess you are telling me that in order to own the HOX+ I will need to convert everything to Google services which of course can't happen.
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It feels like you didn't even read his post... he's not asking for solutions that sync with the native Mac applications, he just wants sync software of some sort that supports the HOX+.
fmcgirt, have you looked at HTC Sync? I've never used it, but it seems to fill the role you are looking for. http://www.htc.com/uk/software/htc-sync-manager/
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When I was searching I think I found that HTC Sync has not been updated to work with Mtn Lion or at least nobody had seemed to get it to work yet. If it would work it would be fine or also Double Twist or something like that but there seems to be some "gotchas" in everything I looked at. Thanks for the suggestion. It was the type of feedback I was hoping for.
Double twist has worked for my HOX+ and wife's gs3
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Double twist has worked for my HOX+ and wife's gs3
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That is really good news about the HOX+. I also have gotten it to work using AirSync for the G3 but that is the first I had heard about the HOX+.
And you were using Mountain Lion (10.8) on your Mac?
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Double twist has worked for my HOX+ and wife's gs3
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Have you been able to get it to work over USB? I had it working with airsync when I was at home, but now I am at school and they block network communication within the network and I can't get airsync to work. Any luck with USB?
I downloaded the latest HTC Sync Manager and it works fine on my iMac running 10.8.2 and the HOX+. Had to view the Gallery Camera Shots in the Finder,
move them to the Desktop and then import to iPhoto but otherwise all else seems OK.
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I downloaded the latest HTC Sync Manager and it works fine on my iMac running 10.8.2 and the HOX+. Had to view the Gallery Camera Shots in the Finder,
move them to the Desktop and then import to iPhoto but otherwise all else seems OK.
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Still cannot seem to get it to work. Have the latest versions of everything and my Retina Pro can't seem to connect to my phone via doubletwist on 10.8.2.
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Still cannot seem to get it to work. Have the latest versions of everything and my Retina Pro can't seem to connect to my phone via doubletwist on 10.8.2.
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I admit the sync stuff can be flaky. What works perfectly fine one time will not connect the next time, etc. What seems to help for me when I can't connect when I know nothing has changed from the last time when it worked is to restart both the Mac and the phone. If that fails then I try uninstalling and reinstalling the Mac apps and usually between these two things I can get the stuff to work but it sure can be a pain.
I would check your USB cable. For the longest time, I could not get things to sync with my Mac until my friend let me borrow his USB cable. Granted I'm running Lion, but I think trying a different USB cable would help. Try a shorter cable.
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I would check your USB cable. For the longest time, I could not get things to sync with my Mac until my friend let me borrow his USB cable. Granted I'm running Lion, but I think trying a different USB cable would help. Try a shorter cable.
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I think it must be something to do with my phone. I am using the stock cable and never had a huge issue syncing with HTC Sync Manager (crap I know, but on USB it usually seems to work) and then I put Viper XL 1.2 on it and now it cuts out midsync most of the time, sometimes android file transfer works and sometimes not. Just seems hit and miss.
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I think it must be something to do with my phone. I am using the stock cable and never had a huge issue syncing with HTC Sync Manager (crap I know, but on USB it usually seems to work) and then I put Viper XL 1.2 on it and now it cuts out midsync most of the time, sometimes android file transfer works and sometimes not. Just seems hit and miss.
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You are not alone, HTC sync manager for OSX is garbage. I can't get mine to sync most of the time. I had to go with doubletwist, which I don't care for, but heck what can you do.
I ended up going with iSyncr. I would agree with what other people say about it being flaky, and with trying a shorter cable.
For file transfer, I've been using the Android File Transfer program from Google (can't find the link right now), and it also works sporadically. The most annoying thing with it, though, is that you need to keep your screen on while transferring files, or else it seems like the Mac thinks the phone is leaving USB Debugging mode.
My wife has a crappy old Dell that I had to break out when I unlocked and rooted with Hasoon's tool. Otherwise you should be able to get by without it.
FWIW, iSyncr did just an okay job with iTunes playlist. I'm thinking of just going with Spotify for all my music since I'm a subscriber anyway.
As for calendar, photos, etc, it would seem that the best bet would be set up your Apple services to sync up with your google account. For example, my wife has an iPhone 4, and I set her whole phone up to sync with gCal, gMail, etc. If she had a Mac I'd probably just set iCal and Address Book to sync with that. As for photos, I think you may be SOL, unless iPhoto has some sort Dropbox sync or other service I'm not aware of.
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this zune software which you have to use with the lumia 800 is one massive fooking fail...
its utter sh*t
all i want to do is transfer a video from the phone to the computer but it wont let me.
fail fail fail
wow more fail from nokia
the phone doesnt let you use the photobucket web site, so i think ok there must be an app and perfect there is.
except the app doesnt actually work, fail fail fooking fail...
getting very pissed off right now
Funny, I can do both of those things very easily. I'd chalk it up to user error.
Instructions please?
Have tried Zune instructions but they were no good
Click the phone that pops up in the lower left corner, click "videos" click and drag the video to the computer in the lower left corner, let it sync, video will be in either your primary pictures or videos folder.
every guide says drag to the computer icon which i do but it does not appear any any folder. ive even searched the computer for the file name and nothing
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every guide says drag to the computer icon which i do but it does not appear any any folder. ive even searched the computer for the file name and nothing
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if you go to settings and collection it shows you the folders you have setup for video music pics etc you can change the folders there as well. The software is the easiest and best around. I understand though it is different to others but once you use it you will find other media apps dire. ie the way itunes handles album info and artwork it so far behind its not even funny.
Is it possible your having issues because a folder isnt setup? are you dragging the file to the computer icon and when you do is it saying its syncing it?
So how do I go about using photobucket then?
I just installed the photobucket app and no problems.
Just installed, logged in, and can upload, browse and download pictures without any problems??
I googled "adding folders to zune library" and the first result has step by step instructions, or just put your videos in My Videos. I would link it but I cant cus I'm a new user, well new poster, been reading on here for years
Hope you get um up and running!!
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I just installed the photobucket app and no problems.
Just installed, logged in, and can upload, browse and download pictures without any problems??
I googled "adding folders to zune library" and the first result has step by step instructions, or just put your videos in My Videos. I would link it but I cant cus I'm a new user, well new poster, been reading on here for years
Hope you get um up and running!!
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when i try and log into PB it says username or password incorrect.
yet when i use my laptop it works fine
i cant work it out
I was a bit reluctant when I realised I had to use Zune (smacks of Microsoft iTunes to me). However, two words - Wireless Sync !!! What a bloody brilliant feature.
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I was a bit reluctant when I realised I had to use Zune (smacks of Microsoft iTunes to me). However, two words - Wireless Sync !!! What a bloody brilliant feature.
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Yeah, it's great (although better on the Zune HD where you could manually start wireless sync instead of having to have it connected to power).
I have 2 auto playlists, Top 1000 and New 500. These automatically update and then just automatically sync using wireless sync.
what's wireless sync and how does it work could someone explain?
Connect your phone to your home wifi then use the USB cable to plug it into the laptop. Click on settings (top right) in zune and then wireless sync, turn it on.
Now when you're connected to wifi and plug the phone into a power source it'll automatically start syncing over wifi.
So all it does is sync with the Zune software
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I was a bit reluctant when I realised I had to use Zune (smacks of Microsoft iTunes to me). However, two words - Wireless Sync !!! What a bloody brilliant feature.
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Another nice feature is the web marketplace. You can install apps from this and it will install instantly on your phone even when your phone isn't connected to PC or power.
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So all it does is sync with the Zune software
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If you've taken pictures on your phone it will automatically sync them with your pc or if you have added new tunes on your pc library it will sync them to the phone and all that sort of stuff. If you have a pc running zune and you plug in your phone to charge anywhere in the same network, the sync will automatically start
Ok cheers, don't think that helps with my work issue as there is no wifi
getting very very annoyed
anyone had any issues connecting to zune
my phone wont have it at all
it starts when connected but wont leave the connecting to phone screen.
im about to chuck it at the wall
shame its a great phone aside but it may well be going back at this rate
that and when zune starts it says my video wont display properly
i bought my vaio 3 months ago with a ati radeon graphics card it skips past this but its going to be another point of stress ive had this nokia 5 days aaaarrrggggggghhh
Another great thing about the zune sooftware is the way it collects album info. Its nothing short of perfect. itunes really sucked and was rubbish. Zune at least lets you edit by album add your own art if not on the database edit the track titles everything and really easy. Nothing i have used is anywhere near as good not even close!
I'm having trouble with Notpod (formally iTunes Agent), here's the problem: When I try to select the folder on my Sony to copy to, I cant... it's grayed out. I believe this may be due to needing to change the USB connection mode but I cannot do this on the phone.
I've already seen that my laptop sees my Sony as a mobile device in stead of a removable disk, part of the whole problem I think?
Btw, I noticed that someone already asked the same question, but no one answered it in the end...
Try this maybe it help u
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606940
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Are you trying to access the internal storage on a mac?
If so, this may help:
Go to youtube then add:
/watch?v=6vvW-9TPY2Q
(I can't post links due to permission, sorry)
Itunes can't sync with XPS cuz its connected via MTP mode and not MSC. If your phone is unlocked and rooted, what gm007 suggested might help.
Sony Mobile did release a Mac apps for XPS, Sony Bridge for Mac. Although a lot of users are reporting issues of processes hanging endlessly while syncing music and photos. Apparently, they are aware of this issue and are still investigating and gathering more info.
I think DoubleTwist allows you to do this?
Not sure if it works with the SXS though
Thanks for all the advice! Anyone has another suggestion than DoubleTwist?
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Thanks for all the advice! Anyone has another suggestion than DoubleTwist?
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Google Musi^U shouldn't say that. beets on desktop + copy/paste works fine for me.
What do you mean? I don't get it...
Hi, I'm new here
I just got my Samsung Galaxy S3 (3 days ago) and enjoying it.
I do have two "problems":
1. Yesterday I sent a MMS to a friend, and he recieved it rightaway. Today, I tried to sent one today but I got an error sayin "Error in server response"?
I've tried to update from my carrier (Telia, Denmark), where my carrier sends a config I have to install. Reboot. and then nothing. I tried to type it in manually via APN settings.
2. I changed from iPhone 3g to this phone, and I'm liking it much more. BUT! I can't sync with iTunes. And I have alot of unchecked songs I DON'T want on my phone and playlists I do want. I've tried downloading some free apps that should be able to sync with iTunes. Easy Phone Tunes is close, but I can only sync one playlist? Easy Phone Sync looks perfect, but it's only for UK users apparently :/.
Thanks!
Regards,
Mike
please help me :-(
MMS is fixed now. Don't know how though, but it works!
Still need to find an iTunes sync program/app :/?
I've personally never used it before, but my friend uses Double Twist Player and says it works well for an iTunes experience.
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Mrtacos said:
I've personally never used it before, but my friend uses Double Twist Player and says it works well for an iTunes experience.
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Hi, thanks for the reply.
I've tried that program, and it says that my phone should be in Mass Storage Mode. BUT, I can't pick the songs I want. for example: I have a 90's hip hop smart-playlist, and I don't want ALL of the songs.. (I have unchecked quite a few in iTunes) but when I sync with DoubleTwist, it doesnt give me the option to uncheck :/
Hi
Has anyone had a problem trying to use sync manager, as I can't even find the option use choose it, from the USB option,
I installed this one from the htc website (arrgh I cant post links yet) which I got from the one x+ support page
dl4.htc.com/download/htc-sync-manager/setup_1.1.48.0_htc.exe
On the phone there isnt an option to select htc sync like I had on other htc phones, but once installed the software on the pc detected it correctly and let me sync media, contacts etc
I had previously installed 3.3.10, but that didnt detect my phone
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I installed this one from the htc website (arrgh I cant post links yet) which I got from the one x+ support page
dl4.htc.com/download/htc-sync-manager/setup_1.1.48.0_htc.exe
On the phone there isnt an option to select htc sync like I had on other htc phones, but once installed the software on the pc detected it correctly and let me sync media, contacts etc
I had previously installed 3.3.10, but that didnt detect my phone
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Thanks for that info. :good: i was wondering the same thing.
Sync
Well that fine now.
Just the problem with the button control when useing headphone.
That being when you click the button to forward or rewind track you dial the last number you used
A bit of a pain when walking the dog...
Don't use it...
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Hi
Has anyone had a problem trying to use sync manager, as I can't even find the option use choose it, from the USB option,
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Hi there. Honestly, sync manager is kind of garbage (for me at least). It's way too slow and as we can see, doesn't always recognize your device.
Download Android File Transfer. You can put music, photos, and all kinds of other things on much more quickly.
So, my gallery app is so slow that it is almost unusable. If I open it, I get a bunch of blank boxes that take forever to populate. I think it has something to do with me checking 'sync picasa', 'sync facebook', etc. options when I setup the phone. Can somebody tell me how to unsync these galleries? I went to the Facebook account settings and unchecked sync pictures, but I still have a bunch of albums and it's crazy slow.
Any ideas?
the picasa sync option is in your google account section of the menu.
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the picasa sync option is in your google account section of the menu.
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Yeah, I already ended up unchecking the sync pictures boxes for Facebook and for Picasa. But the albums are still there in gallery. Maybe I should clear data for gallery or something?
the blank boxes... do they every populate?
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the blank boxes... do they every populate?
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After waiting a while, and they have the picasa and facebook icons. So it's still pulling my galleries off the web, even though it is no longer synced. I also wiped the gallery app data, and they are still there. I think that is why the app is so freaking slow for me.
you could try uninstalling facebook and try running a 3rd party facebook app. I personally can't stand the stock facebook app for crap like this and the way its always running.
as far as picasa, if you use it, i'm not sure what else could be done. if you dont't use it, you can remove a lot of its functions via the pc. and that would clear that up.
I have a tip for you OP.
Turn off Wifi then try using your Gallery.
Not really a solution for the stock gallery but I've used Quickpic for as long as I can remember and it's always fast, reliable, and no sync issues to deal with. Currently I use that for normal picture management and use the stock gallery in the rare instance I need Picasa or Facebook photos synced.
Yeah I have found I have this issue if I am connected to wifi at my house.. I know the reason too. Looks like the phone is trying to connect to my networks dlna server (plex) which for whatever reason it is unable to do.. I just removed allshare and the problem is gone.. you can either rename the three or so files in your app dir (if you have root) or you can install a ROM as most of them give you an option to not install allshare.
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Yeah I have found I have this issue if I am connected to wifi at my house.. I know the reason too. Looks like the phone is trying to connect to my networks dlna server (plex) which for whatever reason it is unable to do.. I just removed allshare and the problem is gone.. you can either rename the three or so files in your app dir (if you have root) or you can install a ROM as most of them give you an option to not install allshare.
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I'm sure you've heard this plenty, but great to see you on here kejar31! I've used your roms on at least 4 or 5 phones over the last couple years. Glad you are enjoying some downtime these days .
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I'm sure you've heard this plenty, but great to see you on here kejar31! I've used your roms on at least 4 or 5 phones over the last couple years. Glad you are enjoying some downtime these days .
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Thanks! While I am not making any ROM's anymore I figure I can at least help people out here and there
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Thanks! While I am not making any ROM's anymore I figure I can at least help people out here and there
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Will be great to have your help around for sure! As classy a Dev as Android has seen. Now you have more time to sample the ever growing craft beer revolution lol . If I recall, that was another interest we shared. See ya around!
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Yeah I have found I have this issue if I am connected to wifi at my house.. I know the reason too. Looks like the phone is trying to connect to my networks dlna server (plex) which for whatever reason it is unable to do.. I just removed allshare and the problem is gone.. you can either rename the three or so files in your app dir (if you have root) or you can install a ROM as most of them give you an option to not install allshare.
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Yep I was just under the assumption that the OP is on stock firmware.