I ve been looking for a while with no success on the forum.
A friend just got the Defy but cannot get facebook to sync his contacts.
Phone is fresh, with no root or custom rom.
I installed for him the Facebook app which sat on top of the stock facebook app and still no luck. There is no sync contacs in facebook > settings.
In Settings> Accounts> Add, there is the option for facebook but clicking on it will do absolutely nothing (well.. the icon does get colored when clicking but just that!).
did he add Facebook to his Motoblur Accounts?
I had the same problem with a modded rom. Went back to stock and all ok.
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The Greek ROM is the CEE ROM, the Central Europe ROM and it does not include Motoblur. The official Facebook app won't sync, not sure if it's a bug or intentional. The only way is to flash the phone with a Motoblur enabled ROM, but then no more Greek menus, so it's up to your friend.
ccav2000 said:
The Greek ROM is the CEE ROM, the Central Europe ROM and it does not include Motoblur. The official Facebook app won't sync, not sure if it's a bug or intentional. The only way is to flash the phone with a Motoblur enabled ROM, but then no more Greek menus, so it's up to your friend.
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Thank you very much for your reply!
Not having greek menus is not a problem, but the phone is not rooted. Need to root to get a english-facebook-working rom?
Hi, my Defy is just 5 days old and I'm also experiencing the same issue. Mine's Asian firmware (with no motoblur) and is experiencing the same error.
Just wanna ask if I will just do the same procedure- using RSD Lite to flash another ROM? I've downloaded UK firmware JRDNEM_U3_2.51.1 (with a note "You cannot downgrade after flashing this firmware.")
Is it safe to flash this directly to my asian FW JRDNEM_U3_2.51.0 ??
I can confirm that the Greek firmware version (which you can find at Germanos Romania) has the problems with the Facebook app.
From what I found the problem seems to be the Facebook app and you can't do much about it.
I gave up on searching for a while, but I'll get back after I finish customizing the phone. Maybe the much expected update will save us all.
Cheers!
daniel_loft said:
I can confirm that the Greek firmware version (which you can find at Germanos Romania) has the problems with the Facebook app.
From what I found the problem seems to be the Facebook app and you can't do much about it.
I gave up on searching for a while, but I'll get back after I finish customizing the phone. Maybe the much expected update will save us all.
Cheers!
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Same problem for me with Facebook and Defy bought in Romania - sync is not working
Same here in Hungary. With the stock Blurless rom.
ijuanp03 said:
Hi, my Defy is just 5 days old and I'm also experiencing the same issue. Mine's Asian firmware (with no motoblur) and is experiencing the same error.
Just wanna ask if I will just do the same procedure- using RSD Lite to flash another ROM? I've downloaded UK firmware JRDNEM_U3_2.51.1 (with a note "You cannot downgrade after flashing this firmware.")
Is it safe to flash this directly to my asian FW JRDNEM_U3_2.51.0 ??
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It's "safe", the flash will work without a problem - BUT - I'd recommend you actually flash the JRDNEM_U3_2.21.0 ROM. It's a bit older, but many people who upgraded to the 2.51 version have had issues upgrading to Froyo later - so I'd suggest you avoid it. The 2.21 ROM has no such issues.
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It's "safe", the flash will work without a problem - BUT - I'd recommend you actually flash the JRDNEM_U3_2.21.0 ROM. It's a bit older, but many people who upgraded to the 2.51 version have had issues upgrading to Froyo later - so I'd suggest you avoid it. The 2.21 ROM has no such issues.
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That won't work, he states he already is on version 2.51 which means he cannot flash anything earlier, the phone won't boot. He can safely flash the UK 2.51 though.
Exact same problem here. Phone was on firmware 2.51 out of the box so nothing I can do about that. I also installed latest facebook app and indeed tapping facebook in the add accounts screen does nothing. I am using rom Adlxmod F4D version 2 which is Froyo.
Read somewhere on the internet that it can also be device specific so facebook does not natively support sync for all phone models. Hope that is not true...
Here they have a modified Facebook apk for sync to work on a CM rom for the EVO 4G. Maybe someone can do the same for the Defy.
And more interesting stuff to read.
Nobody is interested to investigate this a little bit more? I've been looking into modding apk's but I found nothing about locking in or out certain devices. Also tried random text searches, call them educated guesses, in the apk-files but again found nothing. It seems that Facebook sync is only supported in Android 2.2 and since the Defy officially still has 2.1 it probably takes a while before Facebook officially allows us to sync.
somebody pls look into this! I need facebook sync soo badly!
Facebook sync solved!
I am on Pays ROM and had the same error trying to sync Facebook contacts.
The answer is here my friends:
Look up the Social Buzz apk on the net.
I've found it in a multiupload link on the net.
The socal buzz apk comes in a zip file with 2 apps to instal.
First install pluto and then install the Social buzz apk.
It logs in Facebook quickly and it restores the Facebook contacts sync.
is there a way to sync facebook contacts with the ones in gmail? because that would solve the problem (btw i have the blurless hungarian rom too). i know you can load gmail contacts to facebook, the question is if it is possible to do it the other way around...
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I had the same problem with my htc magic ruining on CM 6.1.
But after that I installed the skype app and synced contacts with that, the fb sync started to work too...
Maybe that can work here too.
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hello!
hey guys! i have the same problem!! i was running the stock 2.2.2 asian firmware on the defy, and well it didnt work!! then once i rooted my device and started swapping roms i realised it didnt work on quite a few custom roms!! today i was reading this article about how googles taking a stand and something to do with contacts linkining on facebook! so lets see maybe in a future update of face book we'll get lucky!
I used an app that syncs the picture of my facebook contacts, I can't remember the name, but there's one. But it syncs only the picture.
The contacts sync isnt yet supprted in the official facebook app but there is a rom that lets you merge facebook without the need of a blur account. The latest Taiwan released 2.3.4/4.5.2-109 lets you add facebook and other networking accounts with contacts and inbox sync. Check it out in the Development forum.
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Ever since I rooted my device Google Sync Contacts is not working , no matter what ROM I'm using , I've been through many ROMs in hope it fixes the problem but nothing is helping
While it's not of a big deal since I use Titanium Backup to regularly back up contacts , but it's kind of annoying to manually update my contacts in Gmail every time I add someone :X
I did clean installation every time all I get when I try to sync Contacts is "Sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly." & last sync was 28th of July "just before I rooted my phone" , everything else under google account is syncing ok without problems .
DHD
Radio: 12.59.60.26U_26.11.04.21_M
Kernel: 2.6.35.14-LeeDrOiD-Ace-GB-3.2.0-BFS-g14a52b4
ROM: LeeDrOiD_HD_V3.3.3_GB
Build: 2.50.405.2 CL87995 release-keys
Before rooting I didn't have this problem but just now , & it's not related to any specific ROM , I tested on my brother's rooted X10 Mini Pro & it seems he can sync no problem , so how can I get Google to sync contacts again with my phone ?
Last sorry if this question has been asked before in a way or another , I did search before posting & none had exactly same problem.
Thanks in advance
hi
after i the new market installed automatically now its not working and show force close , when i uninstall the updates it work .\
any Solution?
thanks.
You can leave the market updates and carry on with an earlier version of the market.
It has the same content, it's just in a different layout. Plus many people prefer the old layout, so you won't be alone.
Or
You can search the thread of the ROM you're using and see if anyone has a fix for this same problem. If you can't find anything, ask in the thread.
You're probably to get better help there, since it's very likely someone else has encountered this same problem with the ROM and replies are a whole lot quicker on there.
Good luck!
i uninstall the updates a few minutes will automatically instal the updates.
thanks.
Im not sure if something funny is going on (Maintenance maybe) as i flashed my phone a week ago and the new market installed fine flashed yesterday and still no auto update to the new style market maybe they pulled the update for the time being? can any one confirm?
If you want, you both could try finding the .apk for the new style market (it'll be on these forums somewhere) and install that over your current one.
I'm not really an expert in this, I'm just advising you based on what I would do.
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If you want, you both could try finding the .apk for the new style market (it'll be on these forums somewhere) and install that over your current one.
I'm not really an expert in this, I'm just advising you based on what I would do.
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I did with apk ,doesn't work
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Well all I can suggest is that you ask in the thread of the ROM you're using.
Thank u , but when i applied revolution Hd Rom the problem solved , i think the problem is in superuser.apk ,
It might not be related but there is a little bug in some of the MIUI roms where the Market crashes which is easily fixed by going to Settings - Language & Input and choosing English (even if the phone is already showing English). It then changes from EN to English (United States) and the problem is solved. It is covered in the FAQ of those roms. You might try something similar for your situation and rom in the future.
first of all, sorry for my bad english
4.5.3-109 is the ROM for PRC
chinese gov. not allow to use facebook
and blur_facebook was not included
how to setup blur_facebook under this rom
i have try to modify the blur.version from 4.5.3.109 to UK rom version
but it just give me the yahoo mailbox
are there any body can help me? i need the blur_facebook, cause it can break through the chinese GFW (it's a firewall that prevent chinese people connect to the site witch in gov.'s blacklist) like a proxy server for social site
thank U
I think, Android ROM for China cannot use Facebook,
developers are trying to fix this problem,
but Blur facebook still not work, like this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140839&page=70
I need Blur facebook in Chinese ROM too, any one can fix it?
THBlurism said:
I think, Android ROM for China cannot use Facebook,
developers are trying to fix this problem,
but Blur facebook still not work, like this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140839&page=70
I need Blur facebook in Chinese ROM too, any one can fix it?
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the 2.2rom can use facebook if you modify the build.prop file
but 2.3rom is ADEBLUR mode
i can't use my facebook-able blur account
Hello everybody,
Warning: The following paragraphs (may) contain grammar errors. Please make yourself a LOL if you find one. -- A just-passed-exam Englsih learner from China.
I want to remove all the crap wares integrated in the system(stock ROM) that is modified from Desire 600 for ChinaUnicom. That's also why my phone is called 606w.
I've searched some Chinese phone forums. It is said that the system kernel of 606w stock ROM is somehow protected and that these crap apps cannot be removed even if you are an root user. Some guy posted a tool for deleting them, as an recovery like windows PE stuff on PC. But I don't really want to install another recovery. Some other guy, interestingly, wrote "It's more efficient than deleting them by using adb" in the same thread.
So I want to know if it is possible to delete them under the kernel protection and how to do it. It's better if I don't need to unlock the bootloader.
Oh, by the way, another doubt: how to change my power on and off animation. The ChinaUnicom icon really sucks. Could someone upload the original Desire 600 version, either one in Chinese or English is appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
xdauserame said:
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Oh, by the way, another doubt: how to change my power on and off animation. The ChinaUnicom icon really sucks. Could someone upload the original Desire 600 version, either one in Chinese or English is appreciated!
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By the way will 606w work on 600 ROM?
I also have 606w my main problem is that some of the applications crashes after I enable encryption!!!
E.g. Google Earth - crashes
Chrom (after update crashes, wthout update works)
Flash player (sama as Chrom, afyter update crashes, without update works).
etc.
Does any one know why the apps crash without any notification to the user?
cyklon said:
By the way will 606w work on 600 ROM?
I also have 606w my main problem is that some of the applications crashes after I enable encryption!!!
E.g. Google Earth - crashes
Chrom (after update crashes, wthout update works)
Flash player (sama as Chrom, afyter update crashes, without update works).
etc.
Does any one know why the apps crash without any notification to the user?
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What do you mean "enable encrytion"?
I just installed google service via GMS installer. Let google play handle the update stuff.
By "enable encrytion" I mean enabling the option Settings -> Storage -> Phone storage encryption.
Does any one has the same problem?
After fiddling with my 606w for a week, I'm going slightly mad. The boot animation of the stock rom is intrusive, and the chinese apps and settings are just plain annoying.
I've succesfully loaded spawns 600 images on my 606w, and on the custom roms, all of the chinese crap is gone. However, I now have no gps. I've use fastergps to set the ntp, used clocksync to set the clock. The device just doesn't see any sattelites.
I noticed a difference in the gps settings. On the stock 606w rom, the is an extra setting to enable disable agps, which is absent in the 600 roms. I guess that behind the scenes the 600 and 606 are a little more different than they appear.
If any of the xda gurus have any tips on getting gps to work, that would be greatly appreciated.
GPS not working on Htc Desire International Verison 1.16.401.3
I just noticed that my GPS does not work on my htc desire 606W from Hong Kong... please any one has a solution? or anyone can send me a link for an International Official stock ROM or RUU for this htc desire 606w ?
thanks.
Hey guys!
I have bought my HTC 10 in China, I have changed the language to english, however the phone is for the chinese market and therefore I can't download instagram, google, google play service, instagram etc...
It is a big problem for me, the "playstore" is in chinese and only chinese apps. So do anyone of you know how to change the OS to non-chinese software? I managed to download Facebook and other apps but it requires "google play service" and even with it error messages pops up. The phone denies me from downloading many stuffs that I used to have from my last HTC (swedish andoird version).
Thanks a lot!
bergmanalex said:
Hey guys!
I have bought my HTC 10 in China, I have changed the language to english, however the phone is for the chinese market and therefore I can't download instagram, google, google play service, instagram etc...
It is a big problem for me, the "playstore" is in chinese and only chinese apps. So do anyone of you know how to change the OS to non-chinese software? I managed to download Facebook and other apps but it requires "google play service" and even with it error messages pops up. The phone denies me from downloading many stuffs that I used to have from my last HTC (swedish andoird version).
Thanks a lot!
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Unlock boot loader. S-off and flash a rom.
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Maybe you got the hTC 10 Lifestyle,not hTC10. (CPU was S652 instead of S820)
search GMS in hTC store. Install it and you will have google apps.
yvtc75 said:
Maybe you got the hTC 10 Lifestyle,not hTC10. (CPU was S652 instead of S820)
search GMS in hTC store. Install it and you will have google apps.
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Oh yes my bad, I have the hTC10 Lifestyle
Thanks! I have playstore now!
Best regards, Bergman
bergmanalex said:
Hey guys!
I have bought my HTC 10 in China, I have changed the language to english, however the phone is for the chinese market and therefore I can't download instagram, google, google play service, instagram etc...
It is a big problem for me, the "playstore" is in chinese and only chinese apps. So do anyone of you know how to change the OS to non-chinese software? I managed to download Facebook and other apps but it requires "google play service" and even with it error messages pops up. The phone denies me from downloading many stuffs that I used to have from my last HTC (swedish andoird version).
Thanks a lot!
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You could unlock, S-OFF and follow my guide to convert to a real WWE version (see my sig for link). Both unlock as S-OFF are needed, as the CID and - maybe - MID has to be changed during this process.
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convert HTC 10 LifeStyle to WWE version
Hi
Did u really convert HTC 10 LifeStyle to WWE version ?
Since there is diff in the cpu models - and does the WWE version is optimize to the LifeStyle model ?
What are the risks to convert ?
Can u send me link to your guide ?
Thanks
HTC 10, convert to an english/swedish android software?
please tell me about information and steps how to convert or Flash ROM please
thanks
I was thinking to buy the Chinese version just because it did not have Facebook installed in it. Great for privacy reasons
desiregeek said:
I was thinking to buy the Chinese version just because it did not have Facebook installed in it. Great for privacy reasons
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You don't have to do that. Just buy an International varient and uninstall/disable facebook or any app you don't want. (Or go further unlocking the bootloader)
TeroZ said:
You don't have to do that. Just buy an International varient and uninstall/disable facebook or any app you don't want. (Or go further unlocking the bootloader)
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The disable feature is pathetic. It can only be disabled for a reason. It does not actually get disabled. You must be joking if you believe the disable feature actually works. Think about it... Why did they remove the uninstall option...?
HTC 10 Lifestyle Taiwan (Chinese versions) ROM and S-OFF and root
Hello guys,
I have the HTC 10 Lifestyle Chinese version (Snapdragon 652). I managed to unlock the bootloader but I can't get to do the S-OFF. Anyone knows how? I have tried many apps but it won't work. I tried to root but it refused. I tried to flash the ROM as well, so that I install custom ROM but it is not possible. It says it can't flash ROM when S-ON. I have done this successfully with my previous OneM8 but this one is tricky.Please any genius on this come to my rescue. I need to root so that I remove some two bloatware apps and also change to a ROM I like. Thanks in advance!
U have to unlock the bootloader as the first step
Check htcdev.com
Then install the latest twpr recovery that u can find over the web
Recovery is flashed via fastboot
"Fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img"
After flashing recovery you will be free to flash any rom
Enjoy
HTC 10 Lifestyle Taiwan (Chinese versions) ROM and S-OFF and root
I did unlock the bootloader however whenever I try to flash using twrp, I get a message saying it cannot flash when S-ON. So the real challenge now is to S-OFF this phone. Any leads will be appreciated.
Does anyone have any solution to this problem?
desiregeek said:
The disable feature is pathetic. It can only be disabled for a reason. It does not actually get disabled. You must be joking if you believe the disable feature actually works. Think about it... Why did they remove the uninstall option...?
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You theory is interesting but not true. Facebook cannot be uninstalled because Facebook pays all the phone company to make Facebook installed by default. So you can only disable it. And it does work.
If you are super suspicious about this, you can use adb code or other monitor apps to check if facebook app or related service is running or not after disabling it.
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gnawz said:
Does anyone have any solution to this problem?
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I suggest sunshine s-off, all you need is 25 bucks.
Alpert3 said:
You theory is interesting but not true. Facebook cannot be uninstalled because Facebook pays all the phone company to make Facebook installed by default. So you can only disable it. And it does work.
If you are super suspicious about this, you can use adb code or other monitor apps to check if facebook app or related service is running or not after disabling it.
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I suggest sunshine s-off, all you need is 25 bucks.
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That is false Facebook app permissions have permission to toggle off/on just about everything. You can check your browser cache history and still see that you have Facebook in there even though you have not used Facebook or logged onto Facebook. Your contacts from your emails and contact book will be recommended to you to add on Facebook as various people from your contact list that you have not added will start popping up on your Facebook asking you if you want to add them. You do not know enough about the evil practices of Facebook.
desiregeek said:
That is false Facebook app permissions have permission to toggle off/on just about everything. You can check your browser cache history and still see that you have Facebook in there even though you have not used Facebook or logged onto Facebook. Your contacts from your emails and contact book will be recommended to you to add on Facebook as various people from your contact list that you have not added will start popping up on your Facebook asking you if you want to add them. You do not know enough about the evil practices of Facebook.
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Interesting enough, I've never run into things like you said. The only evil does that on my device, is Taobao (Alibaba).
Alpert3 said:
Interesting enough, I've never run into things like you said. The only evil does that on my device, is Taobao (Alibaba).
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Facebook is notorious far data theft and privacy invasions.
http://www.apnewsarchive.com/2017/F...browse-th/id-1d916e791d7f427e967dbed6a5b93a4e
s-off > flash WWE RUU > you'll have anything you want
Please tell me what you used to S-OFF, flash aand install the RUU. I have tried everything I could.