OK, now that I have ICS running on both my T-Mobile G2 and my Acer Iconia tablet, I've notice two common problems and was wondering what, if any, solution exists...
1) Even though I have Photos not selected to be synced with my Google Accounts, when I go into Gallery, it still shows Picasa albums. Is this because I have Google+ syncing, and therefore have no control on those syncing?
2) Browser Sync has not worked since going to ICS. On Honeycomb, I always noticed my bookmarks were there from ROM to ROM, even after wiping. I am not sure if this is because it synced with online data, or if it was because Android was doing the auto-restore of stuff. But now with both devices running ICS, Browser is selected to sync on my Google Account, but it always fails. Chrome syncs fine between my two PCs (bookmarks at least anyways). Is there a solution for this?
Resolved following this: http://blog.abrah.am/2011/12/sync-is-currently-experiencing-problems.html
Long story short, it has to do with the encryption in Chrome. The guide above will first stop syncing with Google, delete synced data (from the cloud only), and then re-setting up syncing.
Hello,
I have this question...
I have:
* Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) running CyanogenMod 9 (Android 4.0.4).
* On the phone the Google Chrome Beta for Android.
* I have 2 Windows 7 Ultimate running Google Chrome dev channel. In both computers I'm loggin to Google Chrome (not only Gmail, the sync feature of the software).
The thing is this:
I only see the "Mobile bookmarks" on the Google Chrome Beta (on the phone) and also in only one of the Windows 7 computers.
Any ideas what I'm doing wrong in the other computer? I want to see the "Mobile bookmars" in the 3 devices: 2 Windows 7 and 1 Android phone.
Thanks!
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Any ideas? What I'm doing wrong?
No ideas?
Still did not find the solution
Could "LOCAL_EXTERNAL_ID" = 0 cause the problem?
I got the exact problem: 1 phone (ios 5.1.1), 2 computers (win7pro 64bit) - one of the computers does not show or sync "Mobile bookmarks".
I tried the following without any luck:
- Clearing Chrome Sync using Google Dashboard and reconnected all devices.
- Connecting the 3 devices in different order combinations.
- Reinstalling both iOS Chrome and Win Chrome several times (using Revo Uninstaller).
- Disabling Chrome Sync for 1 day in domain controls hoping it would reset the sync.
It is always the same computer not showing or syncing "Mobile bookmarks".
I also tried the following without any luck with the problematic computer:
- Installing Chrome Beta (Clean install using Revo Uninstaller)
- Creating a fresh windows account, installing Chrome and connecting the 3 device.
- Connecting through LAN 2 port in case the Chrome Sync remembered the MAC addresse.
- Manually edited the bookmarks forcing bookmarks into "Mobile Bookmarks" folder.
I even tested a completely different Google Apps account on the problematic computer and yet it does not show nor sync "Mobile bookmarks".
Accessing "about:sync" > Sync Node Browser in Win Chrome reveals that "Mobile bookmarks" gets synced correctly, but I notice that all mobile bookmarks get the same "LOCAL_EXTERNAL_ID" with the value of "0". Looking at the bookmarks file on the problematic computer I also notice that "Mobile bookmarks" folder should have a "LOCAL_EXTERNAL_ID" of 3. This means that both the "Mobile bookmarks" folder and the bookmarks contained by that folder get the same "LOCAL_EXTERNAL_ID". This might be the problem.
Looking at the computer where Chrome Sync works, each bookmark within the "Mobile Bookmarks" get a unique "LOCAL_EXTERNAL_ID" and the folder get a value of "3".
My guess is that there is something wrong with the way that synced bookmarks within "Mobile bookmarks" gets assign from the Sync Node to the bookmarks file. I just have no idea why...
Any help is greatly appreciated...
Great investigation.
I have the same value 0:
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Parent 3
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[B]Title Synced Bookmarks[/B]
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[B]External ID 0[/B]
Predecessor 792
Successor 0
First Child 2269
Also, for me the "mobiles bookmarks" at the chrome://sync/ is called as "Synced Bookmarks".
Strange?
i've the same problem, switching to a new macbook and mobile bookmarks is missing. any solution yet?
Mine are also called "synced bookmarks".
The "Mobile bookmarks" are called "synced bookmarks" in the Sync Node Browser under "about:sync" in Chrome and in the bookmarks file in "C:\Users\[USERNAME]\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Bookmarks".
I have run out of ideas - last resort is to reinstall system and see what happens, which I am not prepared to at the moment.
Just to clarify, you aren't looking for this right?
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Just to clarify, you aren't looking for this right?
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Yes! I don't have that on every computer I have installed Chrome for PC.
Aeroplace said:
[...] I have run out of ideas - last resort is to reinstall system and see what happens, which I am not prepared to at the moment.
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I've tried that... I'd reinstalled the whole Windows 7, and still don't have the "Mobile bookmarks".
BTW, I'm using Chrome dev channel (21.0.1180.15 dev-m).
Let's post specs...
Strange that reinstalling did not work - thanks for letting me know. Then I don't have to think about that.
- I also tried renaming my computer, thinking Chrome Sync somehow remembered devices based on name. It did not change a thing.
- I also tried copying the entire installation folder from the working computer to the problematic computer. Still, nothing changed.
Let's posts some specs:
Working:
MacBook Pro 13" (early 2009): Core 2 Duo, 2.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Bootcamp: Windows 7 Pro 64bit (Up to date).
Problematic:
Mac Pro (early 2008): Dual Quad-Core Xeon, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Bootcamp: Windows 7 Pro 64bit (Up to date).
Please post your specs of your working and problematic setups.
I have this problem too. I'm missing that 3rd root folder in the bookmarks manager, which *should* be able to be accessed with chrome://bookmarks/#3
I notice that URL #1 corresponds with "Bookmarks Bar", #2 Other Bookmarks, #4, #5, and so on correspond to any folder under the root "Bookmarks Bar" folder.
I'm not sure there is a problematic setup.
I have a Windows 7 64 Enterprise that used to work, and the other day I had to reinstall Chrome... And now is not working.
Also, on a Windows 7 64 Ultimate... Never worked.
I could add that on my Samsung Galaxy S2 running CyanogenMod 9, I never got the "Mobile bookmarks" on the default browser.
Right now is only working on a Windows XP old notebook.
The numbers you mention floepie, correspond to the "LOCAL_EXTERNAL_ID" found in the Sync Node Browser.
- I tried manually entering "chrome://bookmarks/#3" into the browser, nothing shows (which makes sense looking into the bookmarks file as no bookmarks are placed in the "Mobile bookmarks folder")
- I tried manually entering "chrome://bookmarks/#0" into the browser, still nothing shows despite all "Mobile bookmarks" and the folder having a value of "0".
Creating bookmarks or folders in #0 is not allowed and they are probably removed when the Sync Node tries to create them.
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pepemosca said:
I'm not sure there is a problematic setup.
I have a Windows 7 64 Enterprise that used to work, and the other day I had to reinstall Chrome... And now is not working.
Also, on a Windows 7 64 Ultimate... Never worked.
I could add that on my Samsung Galaxy S2 running CyanogenMod 9, I never got the "Mobile bookmarks" on the default browser.
Right now is only working on a Windows XP old notebook.
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Sounds like it could be related to newer Chrome versions. I think I setup Chrome Sync on the working computer at version 19, then it updated silently. I believe that the problematic computer was already updated to version 20 when I tried to setup Chrome Sync. Not sure though...
Aeroplace said:
The numbers you mention floepie, correspond to the "LOCAL_EXTERNAL_ID" found in the Sync Node Browser.
- I tried manually entering "chrome://bookmarks/#3" into the browser, nothing shows (which makes sense looking into the bookmarks file as no bookmarks are placed in the "Mobile bookmarks folder")
- I tried manually entering "chrome://bookmarks/#0" into the browser, still nothing shows despite all "Mobile bookmarks" and the folder having a value of "0".
Creating bookmarks or folders in #0 is not allowed and they are probably removed when the Sync Node tries to create them.
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Sounds like it could be related to newer Chrome versions. I think I setup Chrome Sync on the working computer at version 19, then it updated silently. I believe that the problematic computer was already updated to version 20 when I tried to setup Chrome Sync. Not sure though...
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I believe the same.
Because no matter how many times or how many ways I install now Chrome... I never get the "Mobile Bookmarks" folder back.
I have exactly the same problem.
"Mobile Bookmarks" is missing in one of my desktop PC, even if it is apparently synchronized if I look at
about:sync -> "Sync Node Browser" -> "Synced Bookmarks"
I am using the same Chrome version
20.0.1132.47 beta
in all my computers.
The folder "Mobile Bookmarks" is visible in two of my computers and missing on the third one
This is really odd, as the very folder you would want the most to be synced is the one that isn't available in Chrome within the bookmarks folder. I'm not sure if it's by design, as on one hand they are indeed being synced so that should you ever lose them, they will be available, but on the other hand, because you can't sort them on the device and neither of course on the desktop, you would think big G would allow at least for *some* control either in one place or the other.
For those that have the 3rd root folder intact, are it and its contents assigned a value other than 0?
Partially solved...
I seem to have partially solved the issue.
The issue is caused by Chrome Release 20.
Installing Chrome Release 19, and turning off Auto-Updates before start I was able to get "Mobile bookmarks" syncing correctly on the problematic computer.
Let me know if this works for you.
(Apparently I cannot post links on the forums yet - please edit links)
Download Chrome Release 19
oldapps.com/google_chrome.php?old_chrome=7714#download
Turn Off Auto-Updates
support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&topic=1064255&answer=187207
Let's hope Chrome Release 21 fixes the syncing issues so we can turn on auto updates again and have Mobile bookmarks syncing and the latests version running at the same time.
After upgrading to official ICS, I downloaded Chrome on my AT&T Galaxy Note and tried to sync with Chrome on my Mac and PC.
The first sync works and I can see all my Mac and PC bookmarks in my Galaxy Note. However, after that, it stop syncing. In ICS Chrome, it shows that last sync has been "14 days".
I am not sure if this is PC, Mac or Android Chrome issues, but I am wondering if anyone who have the same setup as the above can give some insight.
This is what I have seen:
1). Mac <-> PC sync successful - added 1 bookmark in Mac shows up in PC and vice versa
2). Mac <-> Android sync successful - subsequent sync does not happen - adding 1 bookmark in either Mac or Android doesn't show up in another
3). PC <-> Android - same as no. 2
lanwarrior said:
After upgrading to official ICS, I downloaded Chrome on my AT&T Galaxy Note and tried to sync with Chrome on my Mac and PC.
The first sync works and I can see all my Mac and PC bookmarks in my Galaxy Note. However, after that, it stop syncing. In ICS Chrome, it shows that last sync has been "14 days".
I am not sure if this is PC, Mac or Android Chrome issues, but I am wondering if anyone who have the same setup as the above can give some insight.
This is what I have seen:
1). Mac <-> PC sync successful - added 1 bookmark in Mac shows up in PC and vice versa
2). Mac <-> Android sync successful - subsequent sync does not happen - adding 1 bookmark in either Mac or Android doesn't show up in another
3). PC <-> Android - same as no. 2
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Go to the setting and click your account and see "sync" is on and "chrome to mobile" option is checked.
If you haven't touched any network settings, try this:
sign off your chrome and then go to app manager on setting and clear cache then sign in again.
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Go to the setting and click your account and see "sync" is on and "chrome to mobile" option is checked.
If you haven't touched any network settings, try this:
sign off your chrome and then go to app manager on setting and clear cache then sign in again.
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I did that and still not working. But I realized it seems that the problem lies on Chrome for Mac. The sync works on PC but not on Mac - tested this on 3 different Mac (Air, Pro and Air), all running 10.6.x and 10.7.
Anyone have issues with Mac too?
Apparently Chrome ALWAYS have issue syncing data between PC <-> Mac <-> Android, judging by the number of questions posted on the Internet. Just like the N7 order.. Google is not saying anything on this.
So I gave up on this and just went back to Firefox... at least the sync work.
It's surprising that no one in the Note forum is using Chrome... maybe it is a sign that it's a bad browser?
Chrome (browser) sync doesn't work on my Xperia Z tablet (on my Galaxy Note 2 no problem). After activation enable sync (in other devices) nothing happens. Sync (in services) was switched from on to off. Back to on doesn't help, because it switched again off... In settings/app I uninstalled the chrome updates, but that doesn't help too..
Am I the only one experiencing the problem on the Xperia Z tablet (16GB)?
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Chrome (browser) sync doesn't work on my Xperia Z tablet (on my Galaxy Note 2 no problem). After activation enable sync (in other devices) nothing happens. Sync (in services) was switched from on to off. Back to on doesn't help, because it switched again off... In settings/app I uninstalled the chrome updates, but that doesn't help too..
Am I the only one experiencing the problem on the Xperia Z tablet (16GB)?
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Solved.. I run the Setup Guide in (system) Settings again and activate "Sync automatically" ...
I have already run the setup guide after buying the Xperia Z tablet (early July), but now appears, the Sync was not activated. IMHO this important option belongs not in the system setup which you usually run one time.
Solution
Here's the solution that will fix your problem.
Follow the instructions below, do not skip any steps.
Desktop Chrome Settings
1. Go to Settings
2. Go to Advanced Sync Settings
3. Choose either Sync Everything or ensure Open Tabs is ticked
Android Settings
1. Go to your System Settings
2. Under Accounts, go to Google
3. Select your Google Account email address
4. Ensure Chrome is ticked
Android Chrome Settings
1. Go to Settings
2. Under Basics, click on your Google Account email address
3. Tick Chrome to Mobile
4. Click on Sync
5. Choose either Sync Everything or ensure Open Tabs is ticked
Now, the tabs you open in your desktop will be available on your Android, under the Synced Tab (at the bottom, next to the Favourites (star) tab).
The tabs you open in your Android will also be available on your desktop, under Menu -> Recent Tabs.
Hi there.
In the Lollipop 5.1.1 version as well as CM 12.1 I'm not able to allow Google to sync only Google Chrome. This really annoys me, as I sync all my accounts and other stuff with another software locally.
In the accounts setting of android I see the Google account and can only enable or disable it. I tried the "Accounts Sync Profiler" app that allows to specify what exactly should be synced over my Google account, but it never met the conditions I've set in the software to finally sync my data.
I might want to mention I prefer syncing only when connected to a power source (not battery) and a certain WLAN hotspot I decide. Preferable, I'd like to get only Chrome synced without third party applications. With "Auto Sync" I could enable it only when my mobile fulfill all my requirements, finally.
Is there any Xposed module I can use or at least any app that stops syncing all except my Chrome data when enabling Google Sync?
Thank you.
Really, nobody can help me with that issue?
EDIT: I updated to the new Cyanogen Mod (CM13, Android 6). Android 6 allows me to set what to sync, exactly.