[leonve]

I do experience the very same problem. why is updates there then? is it not to better you experience?
regards
leon

[Salven]

does this sync your calender and tasks as well ?

[snaithg]

does this sync your calender and tasks as well ?

It used to !!!


Graham.

[cv27]

+1 here too. It's ok to vent out on forums, social media does move things along, but don't forget to file an official complaint to Samsung

[DEADF15H]

As my phone is 90% business, I welcomed Companionlink's suggestion, I need a solution I don't care if it's a shameless ploy to get my $$ or not

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using AC Forums mobile app

[flybyy]

So, did you buy it? Does it work?

[snaithg]

As my phone is 90% business, I welcomed Companionlink's suggestion, I need a solution I don't care if it's a shameless ploy to get my $$ or not

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using AC Forums mobile app

So, did you buy it? Does it work?

I'm currently evaluating CompanionLink for synching my primary Outlook account with my Galaxy S4. However I am unlikely to adopt their solution since it forces you to use their DejaOffice app on the phone, that's not what I want at all. I cannot see any way to prevent this dependency on DejaOffice and switch to direct synching between Outlook and native android apps.


Graham.

[gflurry]

I think I'll start a new thread for input on Outlook Syncing Software. Here's a good website.......syncdroid.net.

[mlauzon]

I assume the OP gets a similar error to the one I get:

Your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via Kies.
Current firmware version: PDA:MK6 / PHONE:MK6 / CSC:MK6 (TLS)

Samsung has really dropped the ball this time around, they need to fix the issues that 4.3 has created. The only issue I am actually having after the 4.3 update is with the battery draining faster, and using a Bluetooth device the batter drains a lot faster than without one.

I do see that Samsung sort of fixed the issues with domain suffixes -- at least here in Canada -- as I was getting UK domain suffixes, however, now I see:

.co.ca
.or.ca
.ac.ca
.go.ca

The only thing they got right is ".ca", I have no idea what those .* are!

[Jess75]

I've been suffering from the same problem. I use Outlook for business and depend on having my Outlook calendar (and other info, but especially calendar) readily available on my phone.

The solution I came across is Akruto Sync, which I am currently evaluating. So far looks great.

All the details of my Outlook data appear to be included in the sync.

After the initial install, it is fully automatic. Once I get within the range of my wireless network, the phone connects to my computer automatically, syncs and stays synced.

Akruto Sync uses the native apps on my S4, so I don't have to switch to some other app. I can continue to use the standard calendar, my old widgets, etc...

I will evaluate it some more, but I think I've found my solution

[IanwSA]

I don't understand. If Keis 3 can't sync, and since backup has never worked, what on earth do they think Kies is FOR???

[flybyy]

JESS75
How long have you had Akruto installed?
Did you buy it or use the free trial? , or both?...thx!

[iamalquarles]

It's a shame that Sync is not included and I agree this issue should have been resolved before the rolling the updated firmware.

[Jess75]

JESS75
How long have you had Akruto installed?
Did you buy it or use the free trial? , or both?...thx!

flybyy
I just converted from trial to full version after using the trial for a week. Akruto has been working very well for me, so I went with it. I especially like that it syncs automatically when I come home and my phone finds my wireless network.

[vireyacold]

More like "a reach around". Get a clue Kies.... Please!

[vireyacold]

Kies programers need to do more than a 'sync' function. They need to be fired! Enjoy this article:

http://phandroid.com/2012/08/01/sams...ware-to-blame/

[flybyy]

flybyy
I just converted from trial to full version after using the trial for a week. Akruto has been working very well for me, so I went with it. I especially like that it syncs automatically when I come home and my phone finds my wireless network.

Thanks I may have to try it, just can't wait around to sync calendar....

[clarexp]

I got reminder last night and updated to Kies 3, now no sync. I called Samsung support today, the 1st guy asked me to uninstall, then re-install. I did, not working of course. I called back the 2nd time, I was told sync is removed. I was told to go to outlook.com to find an app by outlook. but, there is no outlook.com ! anyone knows about app from outlook?

[CSEngineer]

I've been following this thread but haven't posted until now. I too lost sync when my S4 got upgraded to 4.3 and had to switch to Kies 3. Today, just on a whim I opened Kies 3, Information, Check for Updates, and it had one. Let it install, and BEHOLD, SYNC is back!!

[Spider2173]

NEW KIES 3.2. I have been following this thread since my phone got updated with 4.3. Everyday, I have been checking to see if there was an software updated on Kies. This morning, FINALLY, there is an software updated. V3.213114_22.

The new Kies 3.2 does have a sync function and I was able to sync my Outlook Calendar with my Samsung phone. FINALLY.

I wonder what the fall out of this big mistake was.

[mlauzon]

Well, that was lame, makes you uninstall the previous version instead of updating it.

[jmacdon]

just checked this morning, and it looks like Kies 3 has an update, and now my sync tab is back! Buggy on first sync though, lots of conflicts between phone and calendar, but I can sort that out.

[LAsports]

Wow today must be my day. I received my Quicken 2014 update that resolved major issues and a Kies 3 update. Maybe the day to buy a lottery ticket ;-)

[flybyy]

just checked this morning, and it looks like Kies 3 has an update, and now my sync tab is back! Buggy on first sync though, lots of conflicts between phone and calendar, but I can sort that out.

YES YES YES... couple of double ups... but that was it... it's back.. thanks everyone for the info!

[Graham Rutledge]

I have updated both Kies and firmware again.

However sync returns error notice and cannot continue. I have tried just contacts and tasks which doubled up my calender entries.

So how do you edit contacts and diary entries on S4 through the Kies software on pc?

There is no button to bring up contacts, it used to be there didn't it? Or am I going mad?