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Not sure how many of us here drive an Audi, but figured I'd give this forum a shot. I posted this question in the car forums, but apparently no one uses Android over there, let alone an Evo. I'm not quite sure if this is a phone specific problem or an Android problem.
So Audi's 3G Multimedia Interface (MMI), uses bluetooth to connect/sync my phone contacts from my phone and displays them on my car's Nav screen. From there I can select names, make calls, etc.
The problem is, I believe that the car is pulling "All Contacts" instead of just "My contacts" from Google. This makes it extremely cumbersome as I have an extra 100 contacts to sift through while I'm driving.
However, my phone itself is setup correctly, as I selected "Only contacts with phone numbers".
I realize Audi's management of phone sync may be different from other car makers, but it may also be the similar. Any ideas?
I'm not sure that there's anything you can do. Mine syncs the entire phonebook also (Audi A4). Sorry to break the bad news.
Yea, that's a bit disheartening. Thanks for the reply though, good to know. Who could we contact to try and get this changed? HTC? Google?
nvius said:
Yea, that's a bit disheartening. Thanks for the reply though, good to know. Who could we contact to try and get this changed? HTC? Google?
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I am working on the same issue - temp solution - download just the contacts you want into a vcard format, then put them on an SD card and sync. It is much cleaner, but only allows 100 contacts. It worked better for me with addresses also for the nav.
I work for a competing automaker as a dealership technician. We run into this problem and many others with our wireless to vehicle integration system. The best workaround for your particular problem would be to swap your contact lists. Backup all of your contacts to Google. Then delete all of the contacts you don't want sent to the car. Then redownload your phone book to the car. Next, restore your contact list from Google. And finally, reupload only the contacts you want Google to store to the Google cloud.
I know its a lot of steps, but it should provide you with the solution you require. One other thing to keep in mind, if you have an automated phonebook download option in your vehicles interface, it should be deactivated. If it isn't, there's the distinct possibility that the next automatic update will pull all the contacts you just eliminated.
Same issue, using SD instead
I don't know if you found a solution. I am facing the exact same issue on Audi MMI with Samsung Galaxy Note 2. I have been searching up and down and found no clean solution. I am using the SD import workaround. I re-paired my phone and denied the phonebook access so MMI can't download from my phone.
nvius said:
Not sure how many of us here drive an Audi, but figured I'd give this forum a shot. I posted this question in the car forums, but apparently no one uses Android over there, let alone an Evo. I'm not quite sure if this is a phone specific problem or an Android problem.
So Audi's 3G Multimedia Interface (MMI), uses bluetooth to connect/sync my phone contacts from my phone and displays them on my car's Nav screen. From there I can select names, make calls, etc.
The problem is, I believe that the car is pulling "All Contacts" instead of just "My contacts" from Google. This makes it extremely cumbersome as I have an extra 100 contacts to sift through while I'm driving.
However, my phone itself is setup correctly, as I selected "Only contacts with phone numbers".
I realize Audi's management of phone sync may be different from other car makers, but it may also be the similar. Any ideas?
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I've got a 2012 S4 and just bought the Galaxy S4 (my first android phone, switched from iphone5) and i had the exact same problem. i spent the first two days of ownership of the GS4 googling my heart out trying to figure out WTF.
I have found a permanent solution that works for me but, may not work for you all. reason i say that is, if you rely on google or other accounts to manage your contacts, this will not work for you. the problem is gmail/google, by default any and all emails you send/receive are stored as "contacts" in google. regardless of what settings you have on your phone, when you sync your contacts with audi MMI, it pulls all contacts from both phone and google (possibly other email accounts you have syncing to your phone).
what i did was...
1) go into my google accounts (i have two) and went into the settings and told google that i would "manually add" contacts.
2) i then deleted all contacts from all my google accounts.
3) then i turned contact sync "on" on the phone and synced the phone with google.
4) turned contact sync back off.
the following is within the audi MMI... (the audi MMI does NOT store the contacts synced with your phone, it refreshes the contact list every time it connects to the phone, this is why you cannot access the list immediately after ignition is on).
1) unpaired the phone from MMI.
2) deleted all profiles within the NAME/DIRECTORY menu in MMI (if you get to a point where it asks you for your ID PIN (something along those lines), you will need to enter the last 7 digits of your VIN number.
3) i then repaired the phone, and when the prompt on the phone popped up asking for permission to access contacts, clicked yes and selected to not be prompted again.
after it redownloaded the directory from the phone, only contacts i add to the phone showed up.
WARNING, by deleting the profiles, you will also delete any manually added addresses/locations stored from the MMI as well, i personally can live with this.
Android BT Fix for Audi
Hey there...
New to this forum. Here is a fix for the Phonebook sync for Audi MMI / Android phones. It's an app called Bluetooth Phonebook from the Play store. Download it to your phone and voila...it works.
Hope this helps.
lazernet said:
Hey there...
New to this forum. Here is a fix for the Phonebook sync for Audi MMI / Android phones. It's an app called Bluetooth Phonebook from the Play store. Download it to your phone and voila...it works.
Hope this helps.
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Quick question, do you gate The contact picture to show on The mmi with tour galaxy?
Does anybody use HTCSync 3?
I tried it:
it connects somehow with my desire.
i can sync it
But the Programm says that theres no device connected
i wanted to use features like the itunes sync
can anybody help?
jobalz said:
Does anybody use HTCSync 3?
I tried it:
it connects somehow with my desire.
i can sync it
But the Programm says that theres no device connected
i wanted to use features like the itunes sync
can anybody help?
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Which version are you using, I have just installed and after a reboot (of both PC and device) it works really well. The version I used can be found here - http://www.mikesouthby.co.uk/2010/08/how-to-sync-itunes-with-htc-desire-via-htc-sync/
Hi All
I found the HTC Sync 3.0.5387 here
www.rapidshare.com/files/409679123/Setup_3.0.5387.exe
Its the version from the Wildfire.
I have tested this on a XP SP3 / 32 with outlook 2010 / 32bit
Here is what I can say about it.
It will find the desire and even shows the correct picture for it.
It will sync Calendar and I was unable to find any thing that went wrong or i was missing.
It will sync some (NOT All) of my contacts (400+)
However...
I feel the reason HTC has not made it avallbale for us is due to the fact it does not work as expected.
On a re-sync of the contacts (to get the missing ones) it deleted a few (20+) and then added most (200+) a second time on my device.
It also comes up with "not enough memory on device" message on contact sync.
Had 389 contacts and got 260 on my device after deleting all of them on the desire.
I would not recommned that anybody uses it untill they come out with a new version.
If you do then here is an application that will remove your duplicate ones in outlook.
http://accuratesolution.net/AccurateOutlookDuplicateRemover.htm
I found that if you wait until your phone says it's connected and if HTC Sync still doesn't show that if you click the 'Help' button in the top right It shows the sync screen
Tried it. completely hopeless... version 3.0.5422 HTC Sync on HTC Desire. Failed on all attempts, restarted com, restarted phone, plug in plug out.. showed signs of willingness to work but never gets through any stage of the sync and comes out with "Unknown Error Occurred"
for see my desire i must launch the sync
or wait so much
now i restart win for search other good way
sorry to hijack the thread but does anyone know how to schedule how often the updates happen ? the old version had settings that you could configure this but i can't seem to find them ?
Remember to select 'HTC Sync' mode and not USB charge etc?
I had the option to synv Firefox bookmarks but I don't see them on my phone.
HTC sync 3 is now available for Desire on HTC site. it's not the one tht wildfire has. It's different. i downloaded today. it's working fine
do you have an url, I have this this one, it works but I loose connection quite often during syncing on w7 64bit:
uk/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=982&news_id=757
(sorry i am not allowed to post links)
restrict said:
HTC sync 3 is now available for Desire on HTC site. it's not the one tht wildfire has. It's different. i downloaded today. it's working fine
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Just downloaded the new HTC Sync version 3.0.5422 and it sees my Desire just fine but it can't sync my music from iTunes.
I can choose my playlists and all but no music is transferred.
Anyone else have this problem?
I have all my music on a NAS - Maybe thats the problem....
Hi,
Downloaded new HTC Sync. But it's not working. It will start. But when I connect my Desire it will not see me phone. Even windows does not see my phone anymore!
HTC Sync will also crash. Windows 7 64bit.
Regards,
R
rottunix said:
Hi,
Downloaded new HTC Sync. But it's not working. It will start. But when I connect my Desire it will not see me phone. Even windows does not see my phone anymore!
HTC Sync will also crash. Windows 7 64bit.
Regards,
R
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Solved!
Uninstalled everything, reboot, install again, reboot. And now it's syncing.
For those downloading from the UK, select Europe 2 as the location to download from. I found Europe 1 crawls along.
rottunix said:
Solved!
Uninstalled everything, reboot, install again, reboot. And now it's syncing.
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Ok still crashing after some time.:-(
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
HTC Sync 3 5422 is working well and appears much more stable that version 2.
Negatives so far appear that:
1. It won't sync Keepass files. The program syncs other docs on the folder but ignores the Keepass file.
2. It won't allow you to select the folder location to which files are saved on the pc. By default, it stores photos in My Documents > My Photos.
mbeltoft said:
Just downloaded the new HTC Sync version 3.0.5422 and it sees my Desire just fine but it can't sync my music from iTunes.
I can choose my playlists and all but no music is transferred.
Anyone else have this problem?
I have all my music on a NAS - Maybe thats the problem....
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I tried iTunes sync and it worked fine when I asked it to transfer my top rated tunes and they transferred to the phone no problem.
Although I`ve got problems with bookmarks from internet explorer or chrome. Nothing gets transferred?
paulruk said:
I tried iTunes sync and it worked fine when I asked it to transfer my top rated tunes and they transferred to the phone no problem.
Although I`ve got problems with bookmarks from internet explorer or chrome. Nothing gets transferred?
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Actually bookmarks do work, they just import htc bookmarks into chrome as a new folder. then you can add bookmarks to it and re-sync.
Contact and Agenda stay grey!
Hi everybody,
I'm trying to solve a problem for an older college of mine. He is trying to get his HTC desire to sync. No we downloaded the latest HTC 3.0.5422 and it works fine with all the features except the ones he needs for his work. Contacts and Agenda! So if you see the screen they just stay grey and you can't turn them on. Tried pretty much everything and searched a lot of forums but can't seem to find the solution.
In the HTC Sync 2.... had the option of selecting the sync manager so you could select with email program you want the data to sync. But I can't seem to find this function. Or am I looking at the wrong place... Because I read somewhere that you need to open the sync manager to solve this problem but i can't seem to find it.
So any suggestions?
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Hi everybody,
I'm trying to solve a problem for an older college of mine. He is trying to get his HTC desire to sync. No we downloaded the latest HTC 3.0.5422 and it works fine with all the features except the ones he needs for his work. Contacts and Agenda! So if you see the screen they just stay grey and you can't turn them on. Tried pretty much everything and searched a lot of forums but can't seem to find the solution.
In the HTC Sync 2.... had the option of selecting the sync manager so you could select with email program you want the data to sync. But I can't seem to find this function. Or am I looking at the wrong place... Because I read somewhere that you need to open the sync manager to solve this problem but i can't seem to find it.
So any suggestions?
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I have just installed Sync 3. Same problems, contacts and agenda stay inactive.
Hi Guys,
I'm hoping it's just me - but there were a number of issues I was of the impression should have been fixed with Froyo / 2.2 and after updating it would appear that they're not.
Could someone please confirm if I'm wrong - and the following do infact exist:
1) Bluetooth voice dialing. Doesn't appear to be active in Froyo 2.2. I was told that this version was supposed to support voice dialing over bluetooth. Is this just a Desire issue, or have I not activated something I should.
2) Contacts Notes cut off after 1k of information. (ie, if you sync from Outlook and you have very long notes for a client - it does not put all onto the Droid). This is a real disappointment.
3) Weather has not been fixed. (It will detect my location and show me weather, but I can not manually add my location if I'm somewhere else. Only shows a few main cities around the world).
4) Every application I've installed so far I haven't had the opportunity to save to SD.
Is anyone able to confirm please or am I missing some steps?
Cheers
Adza
#3: When you're in the weather app, click the "add" symbol in the lower right corner and add you location. I just type in the city name. At least that works for me.
#4: I think that the app has to support the ability to install to SD-card. Have you tried an app that specifically says that it can be installed on the Sd-card? Don't hold it against me if that isn't correct. Haven't tested it myself yet.
Hi Boll,
Thanks for your reply...
#4 - I think you may be right...
#3 - Nope. Only a few selected locations (capital cities / large cities) are available.
On the weather screen it will tell me the weather wherever I am (even in a 1 person 2 dog town!!!) but when I try to add new locations they only show main cities (I'm guessing populations greater than 1 million people) or capital cities.
Cheers
Adza
#1 This works fine for me in the latest froyo htc release and also in previous custom roms
#2 These are contact notes and if you have over 1k of notes you need to store them in another file or document.
4 - the app installs to the phone - settings applications / manage applications - select the app and use the move to SD Card/Phone option if available.
Hi Guys, and thanks for your replies...
A|ex said:
#1 This works fine for me in the latest froyo htc release and also in previous custom roms
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Interesting. Most of the posts I've seen on here relating to the desire say the opposite. Are you able to access the functions / app / settings via the phone (ie, not by pressing the bluetooth button), and if so can you please tell me the path to get to these settings so I can see if they are on my phone too.
#2 These are contact notes and if you have over 1k of notes you need to store them in another file or document.
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The problem being if you sync with outlook, outlook allows for much more than 1k. The phone syncs and truncates anything over 1k - but when it syncs the next time - it updates the computer and truncates what is on outlook.
If the phone will never support notes more than 1k then they need to change the way it syncs so it doesn't delete whatever is on the computer. This is a very serious problem for business users.
Cheers
Adza
For 1) you mean as per Car Dock? It's in there. On home screen go to + add widgets, shortcuts, apps, etc. Select settings as a shortcut (not a widget) and among the options with is Car Dock and Dock Settings.
Hi Al89nut,
Do you have the official HTC Desire Froyo, or another one?
I've just done as you've mentioned and I have no Car Dock or Dock Settings in my list of shortcuts.
My phone shows the following:
Android Version:
2.2
Baseband version
32.43.00.32U_5.09.00.20
Kernel Version
2.6.32.15-gf9c0527
Build Number
2.09.405.8
Software Number
2.09.405.8
Browser version
WebKit 3.1
Cheers
Adza
Azda,
Standard HTC 2.2 d/l on Sunday.
I might have explained it badly.
Home Screen
Press + key
Select "Shortcut"
Scroll down to "Settings" and select it
and there they should be - among them are "Car Dock" and "Dock Settings"
I just checked and they are there.
hi al89nut,
Thanks for the clarification. Didn't realise it was under settings. Now I have Dock Settings and Car Dock, but still can't get voice dialing anywhere.
I take it this is for a car dock though (wired) and not bluetooth, or is there something else I need to do too?
Cheers
Adza
I don't think so. If you look at the Car Dock settings it says Auto connect to Bluetooth devices, presumably meaning that voice-dialling is possible via the dock (if only via something like the Edwin app)?
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I don't think so. If you look at the Car Dock settings it says Auto connect to Bluetooth devices, presumably meaning that voice-dialling is possible via the dock (if only via something like the Edwin app)?
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When I go into Dock Settings I have only two options:
Audio and Dock Insertion Sound.
When I click on Audio it says "The phone must be docked to configure dock audio'. Underneat the "Audio' button it says 'Phone Not Docked', but yet I am connected to my bluetooth device. (I hear my calls through my bluetooth).
I'm thinking maybe the docking is different / separate to voice dial?
I don't have a voice Dial Application in my list of applications. Do you?
Cheers
Adza
You could use Edwin - but you'd have to have the app running all the time I think. Sorry, can't get further as don't have a bluetooth thingy in my car.
Would this help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=730420
EDIT
The HTC Car Panel apk (dl in the thread) works fine with official Sense Froyo
Hi al95nut,
Thanks again for your reply. I have installed this on my phone but this appears to be some sort of splash screen for in car navigation and use. Unfortunately it doesn't add any voice dial over bluetooth features.
I guess if I want voice dialing I'm not going to be able to use Android phones without using a 3rd party ROM (which I can't do with mine as I've updated now) and I probably can't do if I buy a new one because they'll already have the latest OS on them stopping me from rooting too.
At least I know now to tell others so they can learn from my mistakes... don't buy an android if you want voice dialing over bluetooth.
One last - you're that it doesn't work if you pair the phone now that it has 2.2?
See final few comments in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=658929&page=5 = some people have got it working.
My bluetooth devices pair no problems at all, and almost all functions work. (I can talk, hear, reject calls, and do a redial by using the function button(s). The only function that does not work is initiating a voice dial.
I have HTC's Froyo 2.2. I read just this morning another post about a user who contacted HTC about this issue. The official response was:
Dear Simon, Thank your email. In regards to the voice dialing on the 2.2, it is only available in North America due to the limitations of the voice recognition software database that our phone uses. We are researching the possibility of expanding the coverage of the Voice-To-Text feature but we are still analyzing the feasibility and currently have no schedule to relay to you now. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Kind Regards,
To send a reply to this message or let me know I have successfully answered your question log in to our ContactUs site using your email address and your ticket number 10GBCW32ENAXXXXXX.
Source: http://androidforums.com/all-things...missing-bluetooth-voice-dial.html#post1294639
Totally bizarre!
Had the P6 a week now and loving it so far, but got a few separate queries regarding bluetooth and email.
Phone is running on the official B111 version.
I link my P6 to my cars Bluetooth. Connects fine, but then asks if you want to allow the car system to be able to access the phones contacts. It gives you a tick box to never ask again, and then ok or cancel option. Tick never ask again and click ok and you can access the phones contacts through the car system. All good, but next time I go into the car the phone links fine, but no access to contacts. You need to unlink the phone and link again. If I then click ok (but don't tick the box) to allow access to contacts it then prompts on the phone every time it picks up the cars bluetooth. Checked in the bluetooth settings but nothing in there seems to make any difference. I've managed to download a third party app to bypass this, and it works well, but totally kills the battery. Think this will be fixed in another release?
Ok, onto email, basically syncing with my works exchange account. Can get it all setup fine, and works a treat, but when it comes to sync schedule the options are on or off, there's no option for 'quiet time'. I have it set to push, but would like to then turn it to manual evenings and weekend. Am I missing something, even my first htc android phone all those years back managed to do this! Again, got a third party app that resolves this, but it's a pretty basic function you'd expect to work!
Cheers in advance for any help or advice.
Hi,
I tried to sync contacts to my car computer (Skoda Octavia III + Amudsen head), but didnt syncronize a contact picturs (My Lumi a950 did it)...
Do you have an any idea how can i syncronize the contact pics?
Thanks your help!
You can try Bluetooth Phonebook app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android_rsap.irmctest
Actually I have VW Golf 7 and at least in favorites I have pictures of contacts.
Hi
I have the same issue..it used to work on my Note 7..now that I had to return it and started to use the Oneplus 3, it doesnt show them any more. I understand its not a big deal, but I loved to see contact pictures on the car screen. I am using a BMW 7 series and have enabled the option to display contact pictures.
Were you able to solve it?
rawen69 said:
Hi,
I tried to sync contacts to my car computer (Skoda Octavia III + Amudsen head), but didnt syncronize a contact picturs (My Lumi a950 did it)...
Do you have an any idea how can i syncronize the contact pics?
Thanks your help!
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