Not able to sync/add my facebook account...

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  1. ksaul

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    On my old OG Droid - I was able to sync my facebook account under "Accounts" and it would sync my contacts and their profile photo with their name.. well when I try to add my Facebook account on my GNexus - it doesnt do anything after I click "Facebook" on the add account screen.. I have been able to add my Google, and Twitter accounts, but facebook doesnt do anything...

    anyone else?


    and yes, I have the facebook app installed.
     
    #1 ksaul, Dec 26, 2011
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    It's not built into ics. You can use friendcaster or haxsync as a workaround. If you search the forums or google there's plenty of info on this topic and why it is.

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    #2 pyro6128, Dec 26, 2011
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    the only thing with all the workarounds is that none of them will sync the facebook phonebook so you can't get any of their phone numbers unless they are already a google contact, which makes the workarounds useless, IMHO.
     
    #3 OneTenderRebel, Dec 26, 2011
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    I don't think its useless. Most people just want to sync their contact pictures. Anyone that I want to talk to on fb I already have their number. The fb phone book is completely useless to me. If I didnt get someones number in person I don't want it. But that's just me personally. It all just depends on how you interact with your friends.
     
    #4 pyro6128, Dec 26, 2011
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    Very true, different for everyone I suppose.
     
    #5 OneTenderRebel, Dec 26, 2011
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    So far haxsyc seems to be the best option though. The picture quality is better and its been getting updated frequently to add more options. I wouldn't be surprised if an upcoming update had the fb phone book in it, if it doesn't already (haven't checked the changelog in a bit)
     
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    how come its an option in my Account's screen then?

    will give it a try, I installed FriendsSync but its useless.. i dont see what difference it has made at all

    update: ugh, is there a free option? i know its only .99 but something free is always better :) imo
     
    #7 ksaul, Dec 26, 2011
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    friendcaster is free, but the resolution on the pictures will be lower than with haxsync
     
    #8 pyro6128, Dec 27, 2011
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    BTW some of the Rom's are now including a FB sync natively!
     
    #9 OneTenderRebel, Dec 27, 2011
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    Are the pics high(er) res?
     
    #10 pyro6128, Dec 28, 2011
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    No they are not. At least not for AXIOM ROM
     
    #11 magnus, Dec 28, 2011
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    I have been using friendcaster but am wondering if there is a more "lite weight" option (without rooting and without paying lol)

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    #12 ksaul, Jan 10, 2012
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