Sony Ericsson's Sync Service Makes Way For Google Sync Service - Instructions To Make The Transition

Sony Ericsson is phasing out its sync service, which they claim were meant for older generation mobiles and that were not up to the mark of the latest gen phones. Since other companies have similar offerings, in an attempt to allow a more enhanced and integrated Smartphone experience, they recommend the Google’s sync service that can be integrated with the other services Google offers like Google Voice Search, Google Maps and YouTube. But Plaxo and UNYK services are viable too. Sony Ericsson’s sync service will be available till December 29^th only.



Here are the steps to be followed by the users to make the transition:

For Android Phones:

• Go to "Phonebook"
• Press the menu button
• Select "Back up contacts" and select "Memory card"
• Confirm export by clicking "Ok"
• Wait until export is done
• Press menu button and select "import contacts"
• Select "Memory Card"
• Select desired destination account (e.g. Google). Do not use the Sony Ericsson Sync ML account.
• Select "Import vCard file"
• Select the file you generated above

Transfer from Web:

• Go to #-Link-Snipped-# in your Internet browser
• Log into your Sony Ericsson Sync account
• Go to "Contacts" view
• Select "Import/Export" button
• Select "Export to vCard"
• Save "contacts.vcf" file

Note: There is also "Export to text" function available in same view. By clicking on "Export to text" a list of contacts is generated. It is possible to save this list as a text file or to print out.

Import Contacts to Google sync:

• Go to #-Link-Snipped-# in your Internet browser
• Log in to your Google account
• Go to "Contacts" view
• Select "More"
• Select "Import"
• Select "Browse"
• Find and select the contacts.vcf file you already created
• Select "Import"
• Check that contacts are correctly imported
• Make sure you have the Google account sync enabled in your phone (Go to Settings -> Accounts & sync)

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