iSync and LG VX8300

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iSync and LG VX8300

I recently upgraded from an LG VX8300 wireless phone from Verizon. With the previous LG phone I was sold a USB Data cable. The newer phones will not accept the older USB Data cable. The Verizon Wireless store refused to sell me USB Data cable saying Verizon does not authorize the use of their phone on the Mac platform. (Some electronic stores have the older USB Data cables but they will fit in newer phones)

Though my LG VX8300 is discoverable by iMac G5 and G4 iBook. When I click on iSync the scan shows the LG VX3800 but says it is not supported.

So is it APPLE or Verizon and why?

I assume Verizon wants to charge for each song added to the phone along with the removal of photo and videos.

Steve

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Steven Noppenberger
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iMac G5 20 inch, Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Posted on Dec 15, 2006 5:31 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 16, 2006 1:44 AM in response to Noppie

Firstly, no LG phones are supported by iSync because LG chose not to use the industry standard SyncML protocol. This decision has nothing to do with either Apple or Verizon.

Secondly, if what you want to do is transfer songs, videos & photos, then iSync wouldn't do that for you anyway. iSync is for synchronising Contacts and Events.

Verizon may have modified the firmware of the phone however, to prevent USB file transfers to force you to transfer files 'over-the-air' therefore making them money.

If you want a USB cble just don't tell them its for use on a Mac!!

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Answer 2

Dec 16, 2006 9:29 AM in response to Noppie

Your best bet to do anything with the phone is bitpim (www.bitpim.org). It's not as simple as iSync but it gets the job done (I use it with my VX8100).

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Answer 3

Noppie Author

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Dec 17, 2006 4:18 AM in response to Lloyd Freese

Thank you Lloyd

1. I downloaded Bitpim.
2. I order a USB Data cable for $4 vs Verizon's $39
3. I was unaware that Verizon was not using industry standards that would allow it's phone to work with iSync

Thanks everyone

Noppie
www.angrydogpress.net

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Answer 4

audreyr

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Dec 20, 2006 10:11 PM in response to Noppie

You don't need the cable. Bitpim can work entirely with bluetooth.

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