Android Enthusiasts Stack Exchange
Android Enthusiasts Stack Exchange

Questions tagged [sync]

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).

Short for "synchronize", this tag is for questions about synchronizing an Android device with "the Cloud" or simply with other devices, such as e.g.

  • your computer
  • directly synchronize with other android devices (without an intermediate server)
  • cloud services such as Dropbox, OwnCloud, etc.
  • ...

Data to be synchronized can be e.g.

  • single files
  • entire directories
  • apps/data
  • music
  • photos/videos
  • contacts/calendar/tasks/... (PIM)
  • ...

Note however that we have separate tags for:

  • : Synchronization with Microsoft Exchange services and the like
  • : Synchronizing files/directories using the rsyncprotocol
  • : HTC's own synchronization service
  • : Syncing via Bluetooth

Selected "hot questions":

830 questions
58
votes
2 answers

In a Google account (sync), what is the difference between Contacts and People details?

For a Google account, you are allowed to sync Contacts and People details. What is the difference between these two?
geffchang
  • 17,763
  • 18
  • 60
  • 74
47
votes
6 answers

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 it then the document would be downloaded…
Peanut
  • 3,396
  • 5
  • 30
  • 43
46
votes
8 answers

Sharing Browser Links between PC and Phone

I'm starting a wiki to compile a short list of browsers, apps, extensions, etc. that allow users to easily link or bookmark webpages between their PC and phone. This is ultimately just a "best apps" question, so answers should be made CW. I placed…
gary
  • 5,620
  • 4
  • 42
  • 61
44
votes
7 answers

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. Pretty simple question: What will happen if I attach…
Josh
  • 1,609
  • 3
  • 16
  • 24
32
votes
21 answers

How do I copy text from my PC to my phone?

I am looking for a way to copy text from my home computer to my phone, sort of a shared clipboard. Right now I go to the zxing QR code generator and paste the code, take a picture of the screen with the phone, and set the barcode scanner to copy…
mcrumley
  • 468
  • 1
  • 4
  • 7
30
votes
13 answers

How can I be informed through my computer if a new SMS is received?

While I'm working with my computer, my mobile lies next to me and every time I receive a new SMS or WhatsApp message, I have to grab the phone, read the message and answer it. So it would be really nice, if there is an App or another possibility to…
RoflcoptrException
  • 827
  • 2
  • 10
  • 17
29
votes
12 answers

What's the most effortless way for "cloud" back up of photos taken with an Android phone?

After I take a picture with my phone, I want it to be synced (and/or shared) to the "cloud" shortly thereafter. (Say after a few seconds when I have wifi connection but not necessarily right away when on 3G). Does such an effortless synchronization…
gary
  • 5,620
  • 4
  • 42
  • 61
28
votes
5 answers

Suggestions for syncing data to someone besides Google? Funambol?

I've been toying with the idea of getting away from syncing my contacts and calendar with Google. I'd like more control over my data. I've heard that Funambol might be a good solution to this and I'm wondering about other ideas folks might have for…
Amanda
  • 3,423
  • 4
  • 40
  • 49
26
votes
5 answers

How can I get my Chrome-synced bookmarks in an Android device?

I'm using Google Chrome and syncing the bookmarks with the built-in feature. How can I get those bookmarks in my Android device?
J. Pablo Fernández
26
votes
8 answers

How can I know which apps are currently connecting to the Internet?

I have a Samsung Spica running Eclair (rooted). I've noticed on a number of occasions that inspite of the Autosync option turned off, the sync icon appears in the notification bar. By default, Gmail, Calendar & Contacts are set to sync whenever the…
Sparx
  • 10,892
  • 6
  • 33
  • 43
26
votes
4 answers

Android and iTunes

Is it possible to sync an Android phone with iTunes? If so, are there any limitations?
Casebash
  • 2,415
  • 10
  • 31
  • 43
24
votes
2 answers

What Android sync'd data is encrypted?

With the release of the firesheep plug-in for firefox it has become trivial for website browsing on open Wi-Fi networks to be hijacked by 3rd party listeners. Android offers the convenient auto-sync option. However I fear that my data may be…
PP.
  • 1,014
  • 3
  • 11
  • 20
23
votes
9 answers

How to sync an Android phone with anything other than Google?

Possible Duplicate: Suggestions for syncing data to someone besides Google? Funambol? As I understand, the Android phone can only sync with Google (GMail, Google Calendar, etc.) out of the box. I can imagine corporate users having a problem with…
Francisco Canedo
  • 330
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5
23
votes
7 answers

Is there a music player that supports play counts and smart playlists?

I'm looking for a music player for Android that supports smart playlists and play count metadata like the iPod and iTunes. Ideally I'd like something that: Keeps track of statistics like last played, play count, last skipped, etc. Allows rating of…
Nick Meyer
  • 553
  • 2
  • 4
  • 8
22
votes
4 answers

How do I sync only "My Contacts" from Google on Samsung Galaxy S?

Is there any way that I can limit my Galaxy S to only download & sync contacts from the google account that are in "My Contacts"? Right now, it downloads everything, in particular, contacts in the "Other Contacts" group which has people that I've…
Evan M.
  • 381
  • 1
  • 2
  • 7
1
2 3
…
55 56