FriendSync for the iPhone

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FriendSync Updates

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Tues Dec 16, 2008 - MobileMe Update

Apple has updated MobileMe to fix some of the issues that have been seen after syncing with FriendSync. There is still a problem of pushing contact images from your iPhone to me.com, but it appears that the changes do stay on the iPhone now and aren't being overwritten.

From Apple:

Resolved an issue that could cause some contacts to temporarily disappear on iPhone or iPod touch when syncing with MobileMe over an intermittent network connection; iPhone Software 2.2 is required to take full advantage of this

More info here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3248

Weds Nov 12, 2008 - Version 1.1 Approved and Ready For Download

Version 1.1 has been approved, you can download FriendSync 1.1 from iTunes.

New Features in 1.1

  • 3 Image Sizing Options
  • Syncing of First & Last Names
  • Syncing of Birthdays
  • Help Menu Option

Known Issues

  • MobileMe users who sync their contacts.  After FriendSync sets a contact's image, MobileMe and Exchange revert the image to the original state.  We have a support ticket open with Apple regarding this issue and will provide an update when it's resolved.  Please visit your FAQ page to workaround the issue.
Thurs Oct 30, 2008 - Facebook Profile Pictures Not Being Downloaded

Some of your friend's profile pictures may not be able to be downloaded by FriendSync. There is a setting within Facebook that allows or restricts 3rd party applications like Facebook access to your profile pictures

The problem has been identified as a security setting in Facebook, your friends will need to follow these instructions to fix the problem.

Mon Oct 13, 2008 - Version 1.0.3 Approved and Ready For Download

Version 1.0.3 has been approved, you can download FriendSync 1.0.3 from iTunes.

Bug Fixes in 1.0.3

  • Fixed: All reported crashing problems have been fixed.
  • Fixed: Skewed images.

Enhancements in 1.0.3

  • Images are resized to fit the viewable area when making or receiving a call instead of the entire screen. This results in a better quality image being displayed. After upgrading, go to Options then click Clear Cache to ensure all images are downloaded and resized again.
  • Fixed: Skewed images.

Known Issues

  • MobileMe users who sync their contacts.  After FriendSync sets a contact's image, MobileMe and Exchange revert the image to the original state.  We have a support ticket open with Apple regarding this issue and will provide an update when it's resolved.  Please visit your FAQ page to workaround the issue.
Mon Oct 6, 2008 - Version 1.0.2 Approved and Ready For Download

Version 1.0.2 has been approved, you can download FriendSync 1.0.2 from iTunes.

Bug Fixes in 1.0.2

  • Fixed: Crashes due to a large number of contacts and/or Facebook friends.
  • Fixed: Crashes when syncing contacts manually.
  • Fixed: Skewed images.

Known Issues

  • MobileMe users who sync their contacts.  After FriendSync sets a contact's image, MobileMe and Exchange revert the image to the original state.  We have a support ticket open with Apple regarding this issue and will provide an update when it's resolved.  Please visit your FAQ page to workaround the issue.
Fri Sept 26, 2008 - Version 1.0.1 Approved and Ready For Download

Version 1.0.1 has been approved, you can download FriendSync 1.0.1 from iTunes.

Bug Fixes in 1.0.1

  • Fixed: Crashes due to a large number of contacts and/or Facebook friends.
  • Fixed: Blank images assigned to contacts.
  • Fixed: Ordering of Friends were not in alphabetical order.

Enhancements in 1.0.1

  • Faster Syncing.  Thumbnail images are now downloaded on-the-fly and cached, resulting in faster syncing.
  • Smarter Downloading.  Only profile pictures that have changed are downloaded and synced to your Contacts.
  • Faster Manual Matching.  Default search results are displayed based on a contact's name when manually searching for a Facebook friend.

Known Issues

  • MobileMe users who sync their contacts.  After FriendSync sets a contact's image, MobileMe and Exchange revert the image to the original state.  We have a support ticket open with Apple regarding this issue and will provide an update when it's resolved.  Please visit your FAQ page to workaround the issue.
Thurs Sept 18, 2008 - MobileMe and Exchange Problems

The problems with MobileMe and Exchange resetting contact's images is a problem with the iPhone and not FriendSync. Apple has reviewed our code and acknowledged that we are doing everything correctly. They are still investigating the problem.

A workaround is available on our FAQ page to temporarily fix this problem.

Fri Sept 12, 2008 - MobileMe Workaround

Follow the steps below to allow FriendSync to set your contact images without being reset by MobileMe. It requires manually syncing your contacts on the iPhone.

  1. Turn ON syncing for contacts between your Mac or PC and me.com. This will sync your Mac or PC with me.com. Follow Apple's Instructions for your Mac or Windows PC.
  2. Turn OFF MobileMe Contact syncing on your iPhone. From the Home screen, go to Settings/Mail, Contacts, Calendars. Tap your MobileMe account and turn Contacts OFF.
  3. Sync your Contacts on your iPhone by connecting it to iTunes. Since your Mac or PC is synced with MobileMe, syncing your iPhone manually through iTunes will update your Contacts on your iPhone. When your iPhone is connected to iTunes, click the "Info" tab and check the "Sync contacts with" checkbox, then click the "Apply" button at the bottom of the screen.
  4. MobileMe will no longer overwrite your Contact's images on your iPhone. When you connect your iPhone to iTunes it will update your Mac or PC and me.com with the image FriendSync downloaded.
Wed Sept 10, 2008 - MobileMe and Exchange Update

Apple Developer Technical Support as said that the issue with MobileMe and Exchange user's pictures being reverted after FriendSync sets them is most likely a bug with MobileMe and the iPhone itself.  A bug has been reported to Apple.  We will continue to update this page with information as we get it.

Mon Sept 8, 2008 - Version 1.0.1 Submitted

Version 1.0.1 has been submitted to Apple and is waiting to be approved.  The approval process has typically taken about a week.

Bug Fixes in 1.0.1

  • Fixed: Crashes due to a large number of contacts and/or Facebook friends.
  • Fixed: Blank images assigned to contacts.
  • Fixed: Ordering of Friends were not in alphabetical order.

Enhancements in 1.0.1

  • Faster Syncing.  Thumbnail images are now downloaded on-the-fly and cached, resulting in faster syncing.
  • Faster Manual Matching.  Default search results are displayed based on a contact's name when manually searching for a Facebook friend.

Known Issues

  • MobileMe and Exchange users who sync their contacts.  After FriendSync sets a contact's image, MobileMe and Exchange revert the image to the original state.  We have a support ticket open with Apple regarding this issue and will provide an update when it's resolved.
Wed Sept 3, 2008 - Version 1.0.0 Available

Version 1.0.0 has been released and is available on the Apple's iTunes App Store.