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Android Contacts Sync
I have Dropbox up & running on 2 Android phones. I have ticked the box in Dropbox Settings to Sync Contacts on both phones. What am I supposed to do next? I can find no sign of any "contacts" on Drop...
- I know this is an old(er) post, but I wanted to do this today and found this page. After a little playing around, there is a very simple way to do this.
Firstly, The 'Sync Contacts' option label in the Dropbox settings is misleading, it is there to share Dropbox content with your contacts.
You can however very easily add your contacts to Dropbox:
1) Go into your contacts app
2) Select all your contacts
3) Select the share button
4) Select 'Add to Dropbox'
It will upload a file called 'Contacts.vcf' to your Dropbox, and will be visible in your files. Just make a folder for it and you're good to go.
Hopefully this helps someone looking into this same issue.
EXCUSE ME !!
You are not addressing the questions I ask. I understand and know what you say about mobile app being different and not downloading the whole Dropbox content etc.
That does not explain why, when I tick the box to sync contacts no synchronising process starts. Not even an UPLOAD of the vcf file to Dropbox (not a large file), nevermind downloading.
The sync for photos and videos works well, with the contacts .vcf file, it does not.
I have now synchronised my contacts manually using a USB cable and copying the .vcf file to my laptop and then down again to the other phone. It should have been possible via Dropbox but they appear to have a tickbox for the process in the settings that simply doesn't work.
I have not said that I don't believe you. I find you putting words in my mouth and saying that "I simply don't get it" not helpful.
