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Sync Samsung smartphones with Macintosh computers
After keeping steady pressure on Apple and Samsung to address their lack of support between iSync and Samsung phones (especially the i300, i330, and the i500) I managed to squeeze this connection guide out of Samsung. It basically states that you CAN sync if you use the Palm Desktop software but that:
"Synchronization with any other programs, including iSync® & .Mac Mail®, is not supported."
Here is the full text:
Connecting Palm ® Devices to Macintosh Computers
All Models
The latest version of the Palm Desktop ® is strongly recommended, and can be downloaded from the following site: http://www.palmone.com/us/support/macintosh/mac_desktop.html
When asked to specify the model of the device, select “Zire ®”
An email will be sent to the email address specified shortly thereafter containing the actual download link.
Macintosh OS 10.2.1 (or higher) & Stuffit Expander ® v8.02 (or higher) are required for installation of Palm Desktop® v4.2.1.
For operating systems prior to 10.2.1, the latest compatible version of Palm Desktop® is v4.1.
Disabling of certain conduits, required on earlier versions, isn’t necessary with Palm Desktop® v4.2.1.
Older versions of Palm Desktop must disable the following conduits: Notepad, Photo, & Voice Memo.
When a serial-to-USB adapter’s use is required, only Keyspan® brand is supported by Samsung.
HotSync connection via an infrared port is not a supported on Macintosh computers.
Palm Desktop® is the only supported program for synchronization on the Macintosh platform.
However, Microsoft Office 2004® includes a conduit for synchronizing Entourage®
with Palm Desktop that functions correctly.
If this conduit is installed, ALL other conduits in HotSync Manager® must be disabled.
Synchronization with any other programs, including iSync® & .Mac Mail®, is not supported.
If another Palm device was previously used with the computer, locate the Palm user’s folder (usually found in “Hard Drive\Users\Current
User\Documents\Users\User Name” directory), open the user’s folder, & re-name the “Backup” folder to “Backup_old” prior to synchronizing with the new device. Failure to do this could result in a “Memory full or corrupt” error on the device. If this message is displayed, the device must be hard-reset.
i300
The i300 uses a serial connection, so a Keyspan® serial-to-USB adapter is required for both the supplied desktop cradle & the HotSync cable.
Verify that only the Keyspan® adapter is selected in HotSync Manager®.
i330
The i330 also uses a serial connection, but the supplied desktop cradle contains an integrated serial-to-USB adapter.
Unfortunately, there is no driver available for this adapter to be used with the Macintosh® operating system.
The only supported connection is an i300 cable used in conjunction with a Keyspan® adapter.
Also, the i330 will not fit properly into the i300 desktop cradle to allow it‘s use in this configuration.
Verify that only the Keyspan® adapter is selected in HotSync Manager®.
i500
The i500 uses a USB interface, so either the supplied desktop cradle or HotSync cable may be connected directly to the computer.
No adapter is required for the i500, unlike the i300 & i330. Verify that only USB is selected in HotSync Manager®.
Note: The i500’s radio (phone) must be turned off for all HotSync operations.
Posted by Aaron R. Deutsch on July 20, 2004 5:39 PM
Comments
hi - tks for this highly interesting post, even though I not even understand half of it.
have the exact same problem, want to hotsync a samsung device (i320) with mac os x (powerbook G4).
do you imply that hotsync via bluetooth is working over palm desktop?
and do I understand you correctly that a new username has to be created? therefore it would not be possible to hotsync a palm device AND the samsung device?
Posted by: cyberholz at August 14, 2006 9:13 AM