
For example, the Samsung Captivate for AT&T started out with Kies support, but then it got revoked with a software update. phones, by and large, block Kies access, or can change Kies access with different software revisions.

It also backs up text messages and media, and it can transcode videos so that they play back properly. Samsung's Kies PC software synchronizes Microsoft Outlook contacts and calendars. Think that's a mess? Samsung's situation is even more confusing. (Hit HTC's site to get more information and download Sync 3.0.) HTC Sync 3.0 doesn't work with all HTC phones, though the new Inspire 4G is just the latest, maddening example. An HTC spokesperson confirmed to us that this is still your best option, although he emphasized that cloud sync is much easier. Here are your choices:įree Outlook Sync Options Owners of some HTC devices like the EVO 4G and the Droid Incredible can use HTC Sync 3.0, which is a basic Microsoft Outlook and Windows Address Book-syncing app.

If you want to avoid using Google as a middleman, things get much tougher. If you have a paid Google Apps for Business account, Google also provides an Outlook syncing app.

The free GO Contact Sync performs a similar service syncing Google and Outlook contacts. But old versions of Outlook (pre-2003) won't work you'll need to export everything to a CSV file and then import it to Google Calendar manually.
