The Missing Sync for Android - Mac Release Notes and Known Issues

Version 2.0.1 (385) June 2012

Release Notes

  • New setup assistant to match the 2.0 client
  • Resolved some memory leaks
  • Removed shop pane

Version 1.6.2 (374) September 2011

Release Notes

  • Fixed issue where music plugin settings would open and close after upgrading to Lion.
  • Fixed SMS Log crash on startup while running under Lion.
  • Fixed secure sync for https/Gingerbread devices.

Known Issues

  • Some problems may appear in Notes with certain data sets.

Fliq Notes 2.0.0 (165) September 2011

Release Notes

  • User interface optimized for Honeycomb.
  • Added quick bar widget.
  • Added 'Favorites' (starred notes).

Version 1.6.1 (362) June 2011

Release Notes

  • Added Japanese Localization.
  • Added German Localization.
  • Devices running Android 1.5 no longer supported.
  • Disabled rating reminders when Android Market not available on the device (e.g., Nook Color).
  • Fliq Notes orientation follows the system display settings.
  • Fliq Calendar preferences now display their settings in the "summary" part of the settings list.

Known Issues

  • Cross platform sync between Mac and Windows causes duplicate contacts.

Version 1.6.0 (355) April 2011

Release Notes

  • Added support for syncing Bookmarks.
  • Added support for syncing Tasks.
  • Fixed a problem where media sync would report that The Missing Sync needed to run on the device.
  • Solved a problem where some music types recopied on every sync.
  • Updated the setup assistant.
  • Fixed a problem with syncing custom music file types.
  • Solved an issue where the music plugin settings wouldn't open.
  • Mac usernames that contain an "&" will now pair correctly.

Version 1.5.0 (333) November 2010

Release Notes

  • Added support for USB syncing of all data types for Android 2.2 and later devices. (This feature uses USB tethering, so your device must support tethering in order to use this feature. Some carriers have removed the tethering feature in Android 2.2.)
  • The music plugin now offers the option to reduce the bitrate of synced music to save space on the device.
  • Resolved an issue that could cause unused playlists to remain in the music player.
  • The photo plugin now has an option to reduce photo resolution to fit the device screen size.
  • Added the option to sync custom file types via the music plugin.
  • Improved sync logging for Music plugin.
  • The main app now quits after a proximity sync if it wasn't running originally.

Known Issues

  • Syncing large amounts of media via USB tethering may timeout. Workaround: Sync music over USB with the device card mounted.
  • When syncing via tethered USB, if tapping the sync option doesn't show the USB option, turn the device off/on and try again.
  • Sync error when desktop overwrites handheld syncing 900+ notes.
  • "you referenced the following records (in a relationship) but did not actually push them" may appear when syncing a subscribed calendar. Please see this Knowledge Base Article for more information.
  • Unable to sync via USB tethering with Secure HTTPS option turned on. Workaround: Use WiFi syncing for HTTPS.
  • Syncing Media plugins over Bluetooth is unreliable. Workaround: Mount the card via USB for fastest and best results.

Version 1.4.3 (309) September 2010

  • Corrected application behavior when a sync is initiated from the phone or by Proximity Sync, The Missing Sync will launch on the Mac in the background (it was not already running) and quit after the sync has completed.
  • Added support for syncing multiple alarms in events.
  • Reduced memory usage when syncing large sets of data.
  • Improved reliability of syncing read-only (subscribed) iCal calendars.
  • Improved handling of special (extended) characters within the body of contacts or events.
  • Enhanced the user interface for the Music and Photos plugin settings.
  • Improved Sync History log messages to better indicate problem records.
  • Resolved an issue where extra lines (line feeds) in event and contact records could cause sync errors.
  • The companion Android phone apps, Fliq Notes, Fliq Calendar and The Missing Sync were also updated to provide necessary support and compatiblity with the 1.4.3 Update. Click here for installation instructions.
  • Device Client 1.4.3 (127)

    • Significant speed improvements syncing contacts.
    • Droid X contacts now sync to desktop.
    • Moved paring operations to background threads to avoid exceptions.
    • Added release notes.
    • Fixed duplicate "unfiled" categories created during notes sync.
    • Media sync fixes for device with more than one SD card.
    • Application can now be stored on an SD card.
  • Fliq Calendar 1.0.3 (021)

    • Addressed issues with recurrence visibility.
    • Added release notes feature.
    • Added year to month view title.
  • Fliq Notes 1.4.3 (113)

    • Notes can be found via system quick search bar.
    • Fast scroller added to main list view.
    • Notes titles can be edited.
    • Added note delete option to context menu in notes list.
    • Added context menu option to send notes via email from notes list.
    • Category management improved.
    • Cursor now moved to end of text on note edit.
    • Fixed crash when note was edited via an external intent.
    • Added release notes.

Version 1.4.2 (252) July 2010

  • Added support for Motorola Droid X
  • General compatibility fixes for updated Fliq device apps.

Version 1.4.0 (213) May 2010

  • Enabled two-way calendar sync.
  • The Eject button now disables when a card is ejected.
  • Updated the Setup assistant UI.
  • Added the device application to desktop install structure.
  • Solved a problem where selective syncing may not work for Notes.
  • Fixed an issue where canceling a sync could enter an infinite loop.

Version 1.4.0 Beta April 2010

  • Enabled two-way calendar sync.
  • The Eject button now disables when a card is ejected.
  • Updated the Setup assistant UI.
  • Added the device application to desktop install structure.

Version 1.3.0 (126) April 2010

  • Enabled Media Sync over WiFi and Bluetooth.
  • Added Notes sync (requires free Fliq Notes on the device. Available in the Market).
  • Updated Setup Assistant UI for Bluetooth sync.
  • Contact sync will now sync changes instead of all records.
  • Sync status now indicates connection type.
  • Fixed a runtime error that could occur during contact sync.
  • General fixes and enhancements.

Version 1.4.0 Beta March 2010

  • Added One-way calendar sync from computer to phone.
  • Calendars and events may disappear after device reboot. (Just sync again to repopulate the device.)
  • Event repeat sequences don't display completely. (This appears to be an Android limitation and we're attempting to work around it.)

Version 1.2.0 (110) February 2010

  • Added Bluetooth sync.
  • Reduced device-side notification "chatter."