Midna 2,032 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Are the majority of you guys using an iPhone? I have to get a new phone soon, and while I want the iphone (for convenience and less problems with compatibility stuff), I'm not entirely opposed to using another brand like Samsung or Sony. What phones are you guys using, and are there any compatibility issues? I'm thinking about the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini.... anyone using that? any problems with it on mac? on mavericks? :\ Thanks! <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodBot 1,005 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Why would there be any problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midna 2,032 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Why would there be any problems? syncing probs? i herd some people have problems with syncing their samsung phones on their macs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Faith 5,082 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I have Samsung Galaxy S4 and there are no problems at all. I recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken 1,390 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 it's a bit slow(i use kies to sync) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dongsaeng 21 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S2 and my mom uses the S3. Transferring stuff between my iMac and the phones is really easy with Android File Transfer. I've had no problems since upgrading to Mavericks either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wohuifei 263 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I'm using the Galaxy S3 The syncing issues you're talking about is basically that Android =/= iOS, so iTunes doesn't sync to Samsung. However, that can easily be resolved if you download an app like AirDroid onto your Samsung phone. It's basically a file-syncing service, where you can sync music, photos, videos, etc. from your phone to your Mac and vice and versa. Honestly, I much prefer the Samsung Galaxy line of phones (this is coming from an ex-iPhone 4 user), since there's a lot more freedom I have with the Android and you can definitely do a lot more stuff with it (ie. customization, file downloading, viewing pleasure, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolita 1,949 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 i have an htc one and no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doolicious 1,354 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I'm using Samsung Galaxy S4 and I've had no problems syncing with my Macbook. I use Dropbox to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midna 2,032 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 I'm using the Galaxy S3 The syncing issues you're talking about is basically that Android =/= iOS, so iTunes doesn't sync to Samsung. However, that can easily be resolved if you download an app like AirDroid onto your Samsung phone. It's basically a file-syncing service, where you can sync music, photos, videos, etc. from your phone to your Mac and vice and versa. Honestly, I much prefer the Samsung Galaxy line of phones (this is coming from an ex-iPhone 4 user), since there's a lot more freedom I have with the Android and you can definitely do a lot more stuff with it (ie. customization, file downloading, viewing pleasure, etc.) I heard about AirDroid. Is there a difference between Kies and Airdroid? AirDroid works fine on Mavericks?? Also, can Samsung phones read epub files? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midna 2,032 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 I'm using Samsung Galaxy S4 and I've had no problems syncing with my Macbook. I use Dropbox to do it. I use dropbox too! Can you tell me how you do it? Like music? or photos?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midna 2,032 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 I have Samsung Galaxy S4 and there are no problems at all. I recommend it. Which program do you use to sync your files? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doolicious 1,354 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I use dropbox too! Can you tell me how you do it? Like music? or photos?? I downloaded Dropbox on my Mac and the app on the phone. Once you register and login, it automatically detects all the photos from your phone and computer and it syncs! I'm not sure about music, I haven't tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wohuifei 263 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I heard about AirDroid. Is there a difference between Kies and Airdroid? AirDroid works fine on Mavericks?? Also, can Samsung phones read epub files? Mm, the most major difference between Kies and AirDroid would be that you have to download Kies, whereas AirDroid is accessible through URL. And since it's just a web address, it works perfectly fine on Mavericks. I personally like AirDroid better, mainly because I'm not a heavy files person (as in, I don't require my whole music library to be in my phone all at once) nor do I sync a lot, but if you're a heavy sync-er or a bulk-upload type of person, I would go with Kies. If you download an epub reader (I recommend Cool Reader), any current phone (or a generation back) on the Samsung smartphone line should be able to read epub files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abel 1,273 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I have the new macbook pro but I use a galaxy s3. I downloaded an app from the play store that enables my phone to sync with iCloud so it solved all the syncing issues. It cost around $2.50. I really only needed it for the calendar though since I don't use cloudmail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midna 2,032 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Mm, the most major difference between Kies and AirDroid would be that you have to download Kies, whereas AirDroid is accessible through URL. And since it's just a web address, it works perfectly fine on Mavericks. I personally like AirDroid better, mainly because I'm not a heavy files person (as in, I don't require my whole music library to be in my phone all at once) nor do I sync a lot, but if you're a heavy sync-er or a bulk-upload type of person, I would go with Kies. If you download an epub reader (I recommend Cool Reader), any current phone (or a generation back) on the Samsung smartphone line should be able to read epub files I sync music a lot and books. :\ I'll probably do better with Kies in this case. Thanks guys! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dina 323 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 iphone. It synchs easily with my mac. Family has Samsungs, they are a pain to synch. ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteasian 732 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 my phone is so shitty and old i dont think it even knows what a computer is tbh it doesnt even have a port to connect it android is really good though buy a samsung or something with android Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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