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SmoothSync for Cloud Contacts – Making the switch from iPhone to Android that much easier
Tested version: 1.1.4
Latest version: 1.3.2
Requires Android: from 2.1
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Summary
Making the switch from iPhone to Android means overcoming a few hurdles along the way. If you’re thinking of taking the plunge but unsure of how to get all of your contacts, data and texts messages onto your new device, check out SmoothSync for Cloud Contacts, and app that promises to pack all of your existing contacts, etc. onto a new Android device as well as sync in the future.
How much manual labour can this app really take over for you? Find out after the jump.
Features & Use
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iCloud
SmoothSync for Cloud Contacts was designed especially with Android newbies in mind, as well as users who which to keep their data on their iPhone and Android synced by operating invisibly in the background.
In order to use SmoothSync you must have (or must set up) an iCloud account.
Setting the app up is very easy: all you need do is enter your Apple ID and password, and even if you have several Apple accounts SmoothSync will know what to do.
Contacts
When you opt for SmoothSync you also get Contacts Editor Pro, an app that helps manage contacts. The advantage is that with Contacts Editor Pro you may select if a contact (new or already existing) is to be synced with iCloud or not.
Synchronisation settings
Shortcuts to the global sync settings are not the app’s main feature, but they certainly do help save a bit of time. Syncing with Google Accounts is also an option, and an especiallw viable one when automatic syncing is switched off.
Permissions
The required permissions strike us as being perfectly straight forward and transparent.
Bottom line:
This app is a great option for iPhone users who are looking to make the transition to Android, as well as users who wish to continue using iCloud but also want the full advantage spectrum of the Android system.
SmoothSync for Cloud Contacts syncs contacts (and profile pictures) quickly and efficiently.
A possible downside is that there’s no support provided for groups, but the developpers have announced that this feaure will be included in the upcoming release.
Jelly Bean users will find that for the moment a bug that delete the account is on the loose for the moment, but a fix is already available.
Screen & Controls
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SmoothSync for Cloud Contacts claims that its main focus lies on user friendly controls, and we found this to be very true. The only thing you need do in order to use the sync feature is enter your owl Apple ID and password.
Syncing happens both ways, which is a bonus.
The settings menu reminds me of the Android menu optically, but we can forgive the app any lack of graphic innovation seeing as this is really not that important with this kind of app.
Speed & Stability
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SmoothSync for Cloud Contacts ran well throughout our test. Syncing around 600 contacts took just about a minute.
Price/Performance Ratio
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SmoothSync for Cloud Contacts is our app of the week and available for €1.69 instead of €3.56 from the App Center.
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A Google User, Jun 13, 2013
Terrible App I continue to have a ton of problems with this app. Everytime it updates which is like daily it logs you out and then half the time you cant log back in because of failed certificate.
A Google User, Jun 10, 2013
Password recovery How can you recover the password for icloud ? Can't find any option to do it .
A Google User, Jun 2, 2013
All bad don't buy Paid my money and there's no app scam all bad don't buy
A Google User, May 29, 2013
Good and not so good ... and now getting worse! I bough both Smooth Sync for contacts and calendars. I loaded them to my HTC running android 4.0.3 and to beging with the contacts synced perfectly. After a day or so, however, it stopped working - changes I made on my iCloud to a contact I had originated on the phone were not syncing. Calendars synced when the software was loaded but from that point do not work. Any ideas Marten?
A Google User, May 21, 2013
Love it I have everything Apple. I have an iPad, Mac, and iPhone (for work) and this combines all of the contacts perfectly!!! I LOVE this app
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Absolutely Fantastic These apps work flawlessly with iCloud. Pity HTC don't know how to write software but glad to say it works great on the Galaxy S4. A very good reason to ditch HTC.
A Google User, May 8, 2013
Work around not working :( Marten, still having issues. I love this app, but even with the work around installed it wont sync, when it randomly does the contacts drop out if the phone is restarted. This happens on my tablet and my SG2. Tried to us CardDAV instead but it doesnt seem to work either. HELP! (when it works, its a 5 star!)
A Google User, May 5, 2013
Need to be restarted all the times It needs to be restarted every time I turn off the phone. Annoying. And has somd minor other things on my Notes II. Fix it please.
A Google User, May 5, 2013
Good Everything works well. But it disconnect after restart. Plus wish had a auto login to remember the user name and password. Hope there updates soon.
A Google User, May 5, 2013
Works good If you have iCloud and like to keep your Android and Apple stuff organized, this app and the calendar app are the way to go. Worth the small price.
A Google User, May 4, 2013
Great App This is the first app I've purchased for my new Galaxy S4. Thanks for aiding in my escapefrom the clutches of Apple.
A Google User, May 3, 2013
.. This current version signs me out every ao often from my icloud account making me not have my phone book
A Google User, Apr 30, 2013
Great cloud sync Works well and fills in the blanks that Apple won't provide to its customer base that doesn't have everything Apple.
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