Q: How to locally sync an iPhone with OS X Mavericks? iCloud is NOT an option.

gumsie wrote:

 

 

Apple do take notice of posts here, even if it's indirect. It's a ridiculous notion to think that posting here is wasted.

so you rant in this forum is wasted, I said. Try not to twist people's words.

Also some evidence to back your statement, by way of a link, would add some validity to your claim.

Cheers

Pete

Sorry for the "rant". However, if you really read the post, I also offered my own, rather "brute force" solution to the issue. Low-tech? Yes. Time consuming? Possibly. But it is a solution.

And yes, I have also left plenty of feedback at Apples feedback page.

Also, please be aware, that not all who read these forums celebrate Christmas. However, if you do, I hope it s a Merry one.

I'm not sure I twisted anybodys words.

I have no evidence to back my statement but can you please post evidence that they don't listen here?

There are official channels for everything, this does not mean that any input from unofficial channels amounts to zero. Without knowing you or ever having met you I'm 110% sure you can see that. Again, "It may be more effective to post at the feedback page as noted above admittedly, (have you yet - if not please do so), but share valid opinions here too."

My company have an official channel for IT support and they won't normally accept requests over the phone or by non sanctioned means. I assure you however that they know about and fix a lot of issues there are, (that they say they won't), due to the rants that happen in the field. I would put the assertion to you that there is no difference here.

We get better results by submitting a ticket yes, but there is more than one way to get results.

I agree. 110%. :)

Spacewiz wrote:

 

Sorry for the "rant". However, if you really read the post, I also offered my own, rather "brute force" solution to the issue. Low-tech? Yes. Time consuming? Possibly. But it is a solution.

 

No, that is an alternative workaround that suits your needs, not a solution.

 

Also, please be aware, that not all who read these forums celebrate Christmas.

 

Yes, but that is not my concern. Anybody who crosses my path at this time of the year gets a Merry Christmas. I concern myself with my faith, noone else's.

 

 

Merry Christmas and good luck

Pete

Me - so your rant in this forum is wasted,

You - It's a ridiculous notion to think that posting here is wasted.

I am not seeing the similarity.

I have no evidence to back my statement.

So you are speculating then?

Merry Christmas

Pete

Hi Pete, let's leave it here shall we? Our disagreement will not aid the discussion. We'll have to agree not to see things from other peoples point of view. No harm in that.

Merry Xmas.

Yeah, I'm happy with that. I should be out finishing my Christmas shopping anyway!

Have a great holiday.

Cheers

pete

Now thats just plain disrespectful to all those who do not not celebrate Christmas and I'll leave you to do some honest reflection about that...

And yes, my solution is an alternative workaround, just like the gentleman that suggested setting up a CalDav server. If it works for me, and I am just an average user, then it may have value to others who are willing to spend more time to secure their information in a way they see fit.

Spacewiz wrote:

 

Now thats just plain disrespectful to all those who do not not celebrate Christmas and I'll leave you to do some honest reflection about that...

 

 

Your attitude towards Christmas is plain disrespectful to me and others who celebrate Christmas. I won't be reflecting on your rants.

And yes, my solution is an alternative workaround, just like the gentleman that suggested setting up a CalDav server.

Are you serious???? barney's suggestion gives back the function to sync Calanders and Contacts between devices. Your 'workaround' is to

I now manually duplicate, or delete (as appropriate) all contact information between my MBP and my iPad/iPhone. Tedious? Yes. But at least I don't have to do it too often...

You really believe these are similarily useful solutions to local sync?

Anyhow

Merry whatever

Pete

You are judging, on many levels...I am trying no to. Rather I'm attempting to be civil, respectful, and useful towards fellow posters. You are not the moderator, judge, or carry any kind of authority. I could pass many judgements, but instead I think I'll just pass and say that this last reply IS my last reply. So yeah, if you want the last word, now's a good time...

Have a happy merry whatever too.

Spacewiz wrote:

And yes, my solution is an alternative workaround, just like the gentleman that suggested setting up a CalDav server. If it works for me, and I am just an average user, then it may have value to others

Glad you got it working.

Have a happy merry whatever too.

Merry Christmas to you also!

The easy way to use OSX server for local sync (in french)

A friend sent me this workaround to use the OSX server for local sync of contacts and agendas. Sorry, but it's in french.

The way to get it work seems rather easy, the price to pay for OSX server (18 Euro here in France) is more than acceptable considering this rich program, its ergonomics and - most important - the result.

I shall try to use these free days to install and test it.

Merry Christmas to all of you (those who want to celebrate it) !

Post a, (measured and truthful), review on the App Store too.

Seems some devs are trying to make solutions too. Someone has developed a free app that is halfway there. I almost got it actually but it only does a one way sync, so bear that in mind if you download.

One of the limitations of iCloud syncing is that it appears you cannot create a master slave relationship. I do not want the changes (sometimes accidental) on an iDevice to ever affect in anyway what is on the iMac. This was easy with iTunes/sync services. I cannot figure out how to do it with iCloud.

I do not believe that apple does not know what goes on here. As a former apple developer (contract) I assure you the company is well aware of issues brought up here and elsewhere (don't argue with me, knowitalls).

That said it is obviously rare for apple to go back on these types of decsions. I do not see what it hurts apple to restore sync services -- except for some egg on someones face.  it might work to post in the feedback section.