Recurring events and exceptions are the nasty bxxx of Outlook, and the ability to handle them is a major criteria with which I judge a sync program's usefulness.
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Recurring events and exceptions are the nasty bxxx of Outlook, and the ability to handle them is a major criteria with which I judge a sync program's usefulness.
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MyPhoneExplorer didn't delete my data from Outlook when I exported to the phone. (It just didn't export the unsupported data fields like you said.) But MyPhoneExplorer did delete my data in Outlook when I resynchronized from the phone back to Outlook. Apparently MyPhoneExplorer thought that the contacts on the phone (which were missing the unsupported data fields) were "newer" than the contacts in Outlook, and so it overwrote those contacts, essentially deleting any data in the unsupported fields. (Fortunately I had a backup of my Outlook contacts.)
Are you guys saying that you've done multiple 2-way synchronizations between Outlook and an Android device and that the unsupported Outlook data fields didn't get deleted upon 2-way resynchronization (back to Outlook)? Do you guys use the unsupported data fields, like "Categories", and "Business2 phone"?
So Ironass is saying that I have the option to go through the massive hassle of reviewing each data field for each my 1000 contacts to determine which data field is more up-to-date? And if I make a mistake, I permanently ruin my Outlook contacts? No thanks. I think I'll just continue to syncrhonize contacts & calendar the free, automatic, foolproof way.
But I hope that the original poster, and developer, Zillerthaler comes back again and clarifies this important issue.
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Yes, I have done multiple 2-way synchronizations between Outlook and an Android device. On two different phones with two different versions of Windows. I've never had any information deletion. Yes, I use Business2 phone and Categories and other fields that aren't synced to Google.
I have never observed information that MyPhoneExplorer doesn't sync being deleted from Outlook. And yes, I have verification procedures to make sure my contacts are intact.
Just create a test contact that, in Outlook, uses fields such as Business2 phone. Sync using MPE to the phone, change it on the phone, sync it back, go check in Outlook, Business2 phone will still be there.
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I think I did. Have you tried capturing a network activity log during installation?
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@RazzMaTazz: MyPhoneExplorer does not change any unsupported fields in Outlook. Even the supported fields are only changed if they are diffrent. The only reason for your problem can be that the sync went wrong and MyPhoneExplorer did delete and re-add the contacts in Outlook. The confoirmation-window is not made to review the data of 1000 contacts but in your case it would show that contacts will be removed/added and that a unusual high amount of items will be changed -> so its really helpfully. MyPhoneExplorer is inbetween used by thousands of users to sync with Outlook. Your problem happens from time to time but very rarely so its not a general issue.
Since v1.8.1 the ruled events of Outlook are also transfered completly to phone - including all exceptions. There are issues with ruled events (f.e. with special rule-definitions or very early startdates) but these are bugs in the calendar-application of the phone. The data are correctly transfered.
You mean OpenCandy. This is a promotion-tool system which helps to keep MyPhoneExplorer free. there are no hidden (bad) actions, you can choose during installing if you want to install additional software or not.
Since v1.8.1 the ruled events of Outlook are also transfered completly to phone - including all exceptions. There are issues with ruled events (f.e. with special rule-definitions or very early startdates) but these are bugs in the calendar-application of the phone. The data are correctly transfered.
Originally Posted by andyrubin
when i installed it, my antivirus program picked up it trying to download something from sweetcandy.com (sth like that...), is that the adware mentioned by one of the reviewer in android market...?
You mean OpenCandy. This is a promotion-tool system which helps to keep MyPhoneExplorer free. there are no hidden (bad) actions, you can choose during installing if you want to install additional software or not.
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It would appear RazzMaTazz that, for whatever reason, you have had an unfortunate experience with MyPhoneExplorer.
However, I can assure you that it sync's perfectly well for me, both ways, between my handset and Outlook, as it seems to do for a lot of other people.
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Above the developer says that the "problem happens from time to time". I'm sure that you have no idea what percentage of users are experiencing the problem. But if it works for you, I'm happy for you. Good luck.
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Before syncing contacts, especially for the first time, a backup is prudent. It doesn't matter what sync method you use, a backup of all your contacts is in order.
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@RazzMaTazz: "From time to time" means that these problems can happen in special cases. The software is downloaded monthly more than 100.000 times and in relation to this amount of users the problems are really not much. You had not a good experience - OK. If you collect objective reviews then you'll see that the users have much more problems with payed solutions and also with the brand solutions like HTC Sync, KIES,... . Another point you should know: MyPhoneExplorer has a official forum where you can see all problems at one place so you might think there are only problems. Other tools does not have a central public place for problems.
In another thread you got angry cause i did answer only "known" in case of some missing fields for sync. I have answered this request many times and on some point i think the user (YOU) can also use the search in my forum so i do not answer the whole bunch every time
In another thread you got angry cause i did answer only "known" in case of some missing fields for sync. I have answered this request many times and on some point i think the user (YOU) can also use the search in my forum so i do not answer the whole bunch every time
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I have over 1200 contacts due to my job and with that many people, you end up with two people (or more) with the same name. In Outlook it's not a problem because they may have a different middle initial or you can choose "file as" to include the company name which differentiates the two contacts. When I sync my Samsung Galaxy S 4G using MPE, it merges these contacts into one contact. It seems to keep all of the phone numbers and other fields from each of the contacts, but it adds all of them into a single contact. I don't now if this is an issue with MPE or with my Galaxy. Right now, I have MPE setup to force outlook to phone to keep my outlook file from being changed. Does anyone have any ideas?
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Auto-Merging is a "feature" in Android which has basicly nothing to do with MyPhoneExplorer. In MyPhoneExplorer you should see thos contacts also seperate - if this is the case then everything is OK. When you edit such a contact in Android then you will be asked which contact you want to edit.
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You are correct. They are shown separately on MPE on my PC, so it is happening after it is transferred to the phone. When I open the contact on my phone, it just has the info from the two contacts combined into one. I attempted to edit the contact on my phone, but it didn't ask me which contact to edit. I realize that this problem isn't with MPE, but is there any way to turn off the auto merge feature or is there a better way to address this issue. Thanks for the help.
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Try the Edit-Screen for the contact in the phone, press the menu-button and choose "Seperate" -> i hope you have not too much contacts ;-)
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Thank you very much. I started doing a little research yesterday and it looks like this has been a problem with Android for several years. It also looks like Google has been made aware of the problem and has ignored it.
I tried doing what you said, but I don't seem to have an option to separate. When I choose edit, it simply brings up the contacts information. If I bring up the menu by holding my finger on the contact, it gives me the following options:
Edit
Delete
Join contact
Send contact information
Add to favorites
Mark as default
Send namecard via
There was no option to separate. I have a Samsung Galaxy s 4g running froyo 2.2.1. Is it possible that the separate option has been removed?
Thanks again
I tried doing what you said, but I don't seem to have an option to separate. When I choose edit, it simply brings up the contacts information. If I bring up the menu by holding my finger on the contact, it gives me the following options:
Edit
Delete
Join contact
Send contact information
Add to favorites
Mark as default
Send namecard via
There was no option to separate. I have a Samsung Galaxy s 4g running froyo 2.2.1. Is it possible that the separate option has been removed?
Thanks again
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Thanks for your help. I just wanted to mention this in case anyone else was unable to find the option to "Separate". I don't know if this is a change in Version 2.2, but I didn't have that option. I found a forum where others had posted about the same problem and the procedure is a little different than on earlier versions of Android.
If you have a contact that is joined to one or more contacts and you want them separated, follow the procedure shown by zillertaler up until the point where you are supposed to choose "separate". After opening up the edit screen, scroll down the contact screen and you will find a field with two (or more) green telephone symbols and the word "joined". Press on that field and it will open up a new screen with the list of joined contacts related to this contact. There is a minus (-) to the right of these. Press the minus sign next to the second contact (and or third, fourth, etc..) and it will separate the contacts.
I hope this wasn't too confusing. Thanks again for the assistance.
Lloyd
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I did use google for this topic with search string: "Unlink contacts", maybe you want to search yourself
EPIM:This software has no API to access the data. I know that they are discussing about an Interface but till now nothing happened
EPIM:This software has no API to access the data. I know that they are discussing about an Interface but till now nothing happened
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Hi...
i have a samsung galaxy s..i was previously using sony erriccsion and was using the mobile phone explorer. ever since i bought the android phne and tried to connect it to the software, it wud either give me socket error: forced reject or no usb connected even though it is giving me notification of recognising the phne....
i am also nt being able to connect the phne using wifi....
i am a little naive in these techi issues and wud request a detailed help from nyone having idea about it....
thanks
Sanjay
i have a samsung galaxy s..i was previously using sony erriccsion and was using the mobile phone explorer. ever since i bought the android phne and tried to connect it to the software, it wud either give me socket error: forced reject or no usb connected even though it is giving me notification of recognising the phne....
i am also nt being able to connect the phne using wifi....
i am a little naive in these techi issues and wud request a detailed help from nyone having idea about it....
thanks
Sanjay
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