Syncing SamSung Rugby with isync?

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Syncing SamSung Rugby with isync?

I have been trying to sync my Samsung Rugby with my mac, but it doesnt seem that isync has the ability to sync contact with this phone any suggestions?
I know i can transfer files via bluetooth, but it doesnt seem to help with contacts. Any one had luck with this?

15" Mac Book Pro 2.33Ghz 2Gb, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Apr 21, 2009 1:08 PM

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Julian Wright

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Apr 21, 2009 2:48 PM in response to dogfolife69

The Samsung Rugby A837 is not on the list of iSync compatible devices:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2824

So, you'd need to find a suitable iSync Plugin for this phone to sync it:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2520

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dogfolife69 Author

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Apr 21, 2009 3:01 PM in response to Julian Wright

I found a plug in for isync at Nova Media for my phone but it cost $10... Does anyone know of a free, or freeware way to accomplish this?

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Apr 21, 2009 3:14 PM in response to dogfolife69

Unfortunately software (like the phone you bought) does cost time and money to develop, and developing iSync Plugins generally requires purchasing the phone.

If you don't feel the developers efforts are worth the price of a few beers, for the convenience of being able to sync your phone rightaway, the free option is to make a Plugin yourself:

http://developer.apple.com/documentation/DeveloperTools/Conceptual/iSyncPluginMa kerUserGuide/

Of course, it depends how much value you put on your time, as to which is the cheaper option.

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dogfolife69 Author

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Apr 21, 2009 3:22 PM in response to Julian Wright

I understand that it takes time to develop these types of plugins, and that time is money. I dont have the money, nor probably the skilled needed to create on. I know from time to time programmers that create code for similar applications publish them for others who might be looking for a similar app.
I thank you for taking the time, to provide me with the links that i would need to discover what i needed to do. thank you.

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