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Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

You can now use Google Sync for mobile to synchronize your BlackBerry handheld with Google Calendar. Simply go to http://m.google.com/sync in your mobile browser to download and install the Google Sync for mobile application. Once installed, simply click on the Google Sync icon, sign in to your Google Account or your Google Apps account, and that's it. The Calendar application on your BlackBerry will always be synchronized with your Google Calendar. You can even edit events or create new ones on the handheld.

Get more information on Google Sync.
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Tried it first thing this morning, works well. Caused duplication for me because I am already using CompanionLink to do the same thing but from first impressions CompanionLink has just been put on the list of software to be removed when the next opportunity arises
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Neat program... but its definitely not working as a two-way sync. So far, only going from Google Calendar to Device... not vice versa.

I have it setup for automatic sync... and its been on my device since last night.
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

We have a conversation about this new app over here. For the most part it works well, but doesn't do a full sync of pre-existing events on the BB over to Google.
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

cool app. but im having a problem with existing calendar entires (before installation) not uploading/synching with google calender. Anyone have an idea of whats going on?
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Existing entries in the BB did not go in but newly created ones are, for me anyway
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Originally Posted by witherjm View Post
Existing entries in the BB did not go in but newly created ones are, for me anyway
Same goes for me. Anyone figured out how to upload previous calendar events in BB to Google calendar?
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

What you can do is export your BB data as CSV files and import them into Google calendar. The thing is that most of the time we are entering appointments into our handhelds and not computer. I'm sure Google will take care of things but in the mean time shoot them an email telling them your concerns, it might get them working a bit harder.

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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~awesome. So far so good.
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Its just giving me an error allong the lines of this programme has been blocked from interprocess communication. It also doesnt show up in the applications bit of security to grant the permission, so i had to grant it globaly to test. And even then it got to the point of logging in as ...@gmail.com but no arrows ever displayed to show data transfer and it never progressed. Hopefully someone at google or blackberry get this fixed soon so i can justify getting an unlimited data package instead of pay as you go bb data, or better yet if it could sync accross wifi without uma setup.
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Finally!!! Works well, but the same problem with existing events. No big deal, though. Now, with this & gcalsynch for outlook, all my calanders share the same events & no matter where I create new events, whether from Outlook, GCal or my BB. Awesome!!!

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Thumbs up Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

This is great! ive been waiting for this!
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

so I have the same issue with past BB events, but no big. Im sure they will fix it soon, and the longer it goes unfixed the less it matters as much.

Im so excited about this, I thought I would have to wait for the new firmware out to have this feature (as I saw mention of it in some but not all write ups from beta testers). As excited as I am I have a few suggestions already to make this WAY more practical. Again though, not a complainer, I am greatful for what we have so far.

a) easily identify events from different google calendars. I like knowing my buddy's work schedule, so we share calandars. easy to tell apart on google, but now, if it says, "have testicles laminated" and its a tuesday @ noon, I think, "well damn, why did I schedule it then, I have to work at noon?" Oops, it was my buddy's. This could be as simple as allowing an optional preface of calendar (ie - Joe - Testicale Lamination) or, and likely with required firware change, a color coded system

b) contacts. we have our gmail, out google calendar, google docs for mobile is, well, its in its infancy but their working on it. why no contacts?

c) lastly, probably least importantly but still useful, pics. a picassa lite sorta program for our google pics accessed on BB.

just some thoughts, I look forward to whatever we are given becuase well, its free and useful.
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Ok, so who has figured out how to download this? I can't find a page to download from. Anybody have a link?

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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Nevermind, I found it.

For the other folks having a hard time, here ya go.

http://m.google.com/sync then click the link and you're there.

Tucker
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Wrong thread my friend~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Just downloaded it and it work well to bad its only one calendar. Good for you google way to make the customer happy once again.
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Am I correct that it only syncs with the main calendar under that account, not any google calendars that account may be subscribed to?
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Originally Posted by jr! View Post
Am I correct that it only syncs with the main calendar under that account, not any google calendars that account may be subscribed to?

You can import the public calendars. When you go into the calendar menu, hit Google Sync, that should pull up that page, then go to options. On that page, scroll down to "sync these calendars" and hit the trackwheel. All of the calendars that you have on Google should be available to check off, exit out of there and then sync.
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Thanks for the tip! That worked! I've been looking for something like this!

I notice I can sync the calendars I'm subscribed to, but I can't sync the calendars I've created under that google account....
hmm..I think it may have to do with something if they're public or private...

Last edited by jr!; 12-14-2007 at 10:00 PM. Reason: didn't work as planned....
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Ok this is a stupid question but is there a way to have this calender as a separate one than the default calender on the BB? I would love to have to separate calenders, one for work and one for personal use!
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

This Google Calendar is moving in the right direction, although it needs alot of work. Still waiting on Unity.
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.....and thanks for the app Hayden.

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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Ok, mine actually synced both ways, it took a few minutes from my bb to the web, but it did show...Kinda hot...

But it needs to be able to work without the sync button...other companies are boasting a complete wireless sync using a web based windows outlook environment
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~finally the wait is over and just in time for my new curve.
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Do I have to set all my calendars to public to be able to sync them? I have several private calendars that I made that didn't sync.
EDIT- yes, it's only the public ones that work.

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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Originally Posted by johnatthebar View Post
so I have the same issue with past BB events, but no big. Im sure they will fix it soon, and the longer it goes unfixed the less it matters as much.

Im so excited about this, I thought I would have to wait for the new firmware out to have this feature (as I saw mention of it in some but not all write ups from beta testers). As excited as I am I have a few suggestions already to make this WAY more practical. Again though, not a complainer, I am greatful for what we have so far.

a) easily identify events from different google calendars. I like knowing my buddy's work schedule, so we share calandars. easy to tell apart on google, but now, if it says, "have testicles laminated" and its a tuesday @ noon, I think, "well damn, why did I schedule it then, I have to work at noon?" Oops, it was my buddy's. This could be as simple as allowing an optional preface of calendar (ie - Joe - Testicale Lamination) or, and likely with required firware change, a color coded system

b) contacts. we have our gmail, out google calendar, google docs for mobile is, well, its in its infancy but their working on it. why no contacts?

c) lastly, probably least importantly but still useful, pics. a picassa lite sorta program for our google pics accessed on BB.

just some thoughts, I look forward to whatever we are given becuase well, its free and useful.

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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Originally Posted by floridadomer View Post
Ok this is a stupid question but is there a way to have this calender as a separate one than the default calender on the BB? I would love to have to separate calenders, one for work and one for personal use!
I believe that is only in OS 4.3 that you can have multiple calendars on the BB.
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

Originally Posted by dtole View Post
Ok, mine actually synced both ways, it took a few minutes from my bb to the web, but it did show...Kinda hot...

But it needs to be able to work without the sync button...other companies are boasting a complete wireless sync using a web based windows outlook environment
doesnt it work without the sync button? once you set it to auto, it does it on its own every 2 hrs... it surveys for changes and implements them accordingly, no?
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Re: Google Calendar now syncs to BlackBerry

My Outlook and Gcalender are synced...i sync my BB with outlook and i tried with Gsync i am getting duplicate entries...how to avoid it?
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