If you have one of the Sony Ericsson's latest mobile phones, K610i, K800i etc you will probably find that Apple Mac OS X iSync software doesn't support them. iSync allows you to synchronise your Apple Address Book and iCal diary with your mobile phone, something that has become an essential component of my mobile life.
Wanting to transfer all my contacts from my Address Book to the new phone, I quickly established that Apple's iSync doesn't yet support this new phone... though I know Apple will in time. Needing a solution now, I used the mobile.feisar.com site. There was a small charge for the iSync Plugin.. and I know it's probably available for free somewhere, like the K800i iSync plugin can be downloaded.
New phone also means new features, here are just a few improvements over the K750i :
- 3G / video calling / video messaging - though you need to be in a 3G reception area, and of course so does the recipient!
- RSS news subscription service - really handy, I use RSS news feeds a lot on my MacBook Pro and this is far more portable.
- Blogging tool - seems to be tied into the Blogger.com service though - shame. If it handled an interface to xmlrpc that would be more useful.
- software update service - not many people care about this except for people like me. The ultimate goal is always to establish the best and the latest functionality.
- predictive word suggestion - not sure how useful this will be really.
- small thing, but significant - the on screen font has changed making it largely, softer and easier to read.
- has much improved file management features.
- the K610i is a smaller phone - which also means lighter too.
Upgrade. It's the way forward...
Alexander Cha'ban
Hey Jonathan
Like you said, I'm suffering the same problems with my k610i. No syncing whatsoever. Can't you really suggest a link to where I can download a plugin for free? I'm really desperate. I luv this phone but without the syncing part it's like driving with my eyes closed. You mention that Apple will sort this out in time. What can we expect? Weeks, months? I've already written to Apple & Sony Ericsson. And call me hardheaded but I really refuse to pay for a dubious plugin. I'd rather download it for free. Anyway, thanks for answering my questions.
Alexander
Bert
Alexander,
Why do you think the plugin is 'dubious'? iSync Phone Plugins are the official way Apple provide third-party developers to add support for additional devices in iSync. Nothing dubious about it.
And why don't you think a developer should be paid (a small amount) for his work? Let me guess, your hard disk is full of pirated software too...
Anyway, I hope you're enjoying not syncing your phone - 1000's of intelligent people are syncing their K610i's perfectly!
Have fun!
Bert
Jonathan
Hi Alexander / Bert,
Thanks to both for your comments. Firstly, the iSync phone plugin is great... it works perfectly and doesn't at all feel second rate or dodgy. In fact, truth be known, if Apple were to update their phone compatibility list more frequently, I am sure that the package contents would be very similar. Apple provides iSync updates about twice a year so you could be waiting a long time, although one might expect an update any day now.
Go on... be brave! At the end of the day, if you find it is dubious, then you can always remove the package quite easily. Was very inexpensive in contrast the the benefits I'd otherwise not receive and time spent to find alternative strategy.
Final note, if I had found a free solution, I would probably have used that and saved myself the money... yet I'd still be cautious that what i was downloading was 100% 'safe' - as I am with all Microsoft products... (oh ouch!) ;-)
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Alexander
If you would pay close attention I never said the Apple plugin is dubious. How the heck can it be dubious if Apple themselves wrote it. And if it would, they would shortly update it with a new one. Second: I'm not paying for a plugin from someone I don't know and who could sell me any piece of DUBIOUS plugin that can mess up my computer. Oh, so now you're catching on Bert. Third: I paid good money for this phone and therefor expect it to meet a certain level of compatibility with my personal computer. Fourth: I'm still not capable of syncing my phone with iSync. But that doesn't matter now, at least I'm not a moron like you. Again thanks for the help, I really appreciate it. Good riddance.
Jonathan
Hello.
Not quite sure who you were referring to there, but....
Firstly, I have got my iSync plugin working and was purely offering you the benefit of my experience - no insult intended.
Second: I wasn't referring to the Apple plugin as being dubious either. Apple will simply build support for these phones in time, meanwhile, as in lots of situations, we make do with third-party solutions. I'm delighted by the seamlessness of the plugin - there has been no obvious harm caused to my computer.
Third: one thing you need to remember, is that in a perfect world the iSync communication standard would remain the same for any phone, AND technology would advance. Since we don't live in one, we live with constantly upgrading both hardware and software, sometimes with a delay between them.
Hope this helps.
sven hasle
He was talking to Bert. And I guess I won't be buying the k610i Like alexander said: for this kind of money, you'd expect that everything should work. And you don't expect to pay extra because apple & SE are late on their updates.
Peter
I totally agree with alex & sven. Even more seems the plugin I found on the net which costs £ 1,49 and only works if you have bluetooth. Which I don't have...pfff. This is rip-off.
Does anyone have a link to another plugin for syncing the k610i with my apple (with no bluetooth required)?
Robin Kirchhoffer
1,49 £ ...
For a small plugin like that one !!
That's really too expensive...
It should be free, or at least, we should be able to use it and to test it for free at the beginning...
This is not the case.
Jess
Interesting exchange...
I love the idea that 1,49 £ is expensive. Think of it: it's actually the price of an espresso, it's useful and it doesn't make you feel like smoking.
But you are right, though, we don't really know why, but it does feel too expensive. Or too much hassle. Anyway, a month later, I haven't found a solution for the k610i...
naji
do any one have account on wotanserver can you help me giving ur's id & password i am in a trouble my sony ericsson k800i mgmt device has interrupted i need to update urgent & it is now dead MY EMAIL ID IS rafithemsnger@hotmail.com & password is shana345.
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Jonathan
Andrew
I'm not sure I can believe this! You have a £1,000+ computer and a £200+ state of the art phone, a very reliable and helpful source has written an iSync code that thousands are using, since Apple cannot physically keep up with all the new phones, and for £1.49 some of you are still spending time wineing on forums about 'it should be free' ?!?
Just download it and iSync your phone for good ness sake - it's the cost of one phone call, let alone missing one apointment becuase your iSync isn't working!
Kempes
I've had the 3rd party plugin for 6 months now. It works perfectly and the fact that it is not an Apple plug in is completely transparent. The suggestion that £1.50 is expensive is one of the most ridiculous things I've heard. Someone has taken the time to develop a tool to benefit you.
Would you quibble about paying £1.50 for a hammer at a hardware shop, or should only virtual tools be free?
odt
does anyone know a username and password for wotanserver plz if u do plz email me at o_d_t_bad@hotmail.com thanks
sooz
i am complete phone ignoramus & have just got p990i cos was told it should sync with mac & can write on it etc... but now seems it doesn't. ?do you think there will be a plug in that would work for this one too?
kennethkhl
does anyone know a username and password for wotanserver plz if u do plz email me also at bahbiii_goverment@yahoo.com.hk thanks
phlipper
Could anyone please give me a username and password for wotanserver. I only need valid account, no credit, because I will Finalize with PhoneXS. My email is philipp910@sms.at thanks.
Jambo
Well the site refuses to let me buy their iSync plugin on any card I have.
Excellent, my old phones died so I now have a k610 with no way of getting my contacts onto it. *sigh*
Brakhage
AFAIK OSX 10.4.9 adds support for the k610 …
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CHARLES
My K610I have touble when reicivihg 3G. The network sign of #g is disapears
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Hi Charles,
Have you check the network operators 3G coverage. For example, I get 3G coverage here in Essex from O2 but not when I'm in Surrey.
Most operators have a map on their website detailing what service they offer across the UK. Try looking for that.
Jonathan
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