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jp_cfc09

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Thats stupid considering you only get a iphone lead with the car, my thoughts were they based it mostly to be fully compatable with apple device's. Wonder if my htc works then.
 
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Chaucer2468

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Hi. I have an android (Sony Xperia Z) with the same problem. Did you manage to resolve the issue with the pictures not showing.

I actually set my mates phone (and pictures up) on his MK7 SE no problems but cant do it on mine.

Same phone model in both instances.
 
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ALPORTER

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This isn't VW's fault, it is the same with all cars, Apple will not let you export the contact pictures from the phone to any device. Typical Apple!

The best compatibility by far is from Blackberry who allow you to fully control the phone.
 
Avanti

Avanti

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Chaucer2468 said:
Hi. I have an android (Sony Xperia Z) with the same problem. Did you manage to resolve the issue with the pictures not showing.

I actually set my mates phone (and pictures up) on his MK7 SE no problems but cant do it on mine.

Same phone model in both instances.
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Could it be to do with the format of the contact pictures?
 
Pacific Blue

Pacific Blue

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Eureka! At least for Android users.

Looks like its all about the Bluetooth rSAP (remote SIM access protocol) implementation on your mobile phone (and which apparently can vary from one Android firmware level to the next). The default on my HTC Desire S was fine at syncing contacts names and numbers - but didnt sync contact pictures. Also I ended up with multiple entries on the phone for the same person (one for home, one for mobile etc).

The fix is to install the 'bluetooth phonebook' app from http://www.android-rsap.com/bluetooth-phonebook.html which replaces the default Bluetooth rSAP implementation. Cost £1.79 from Google Play. You will need to check your phone compatibility.

Worked like a dream for me. Consolidated the contacts so now only one entry per person (with multiple numbers). And contact pictures. You will need to recreate your 'favourites' to get their pictures up on the front screen.

Enjoy!
 
Pacific Blue

Pacific Blue

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For clarification, the app doesnt replace the phone rsap implementation as I said previously, it replaces the built-in Phonebook access profile (PBAP). To quote

"This app replaces the built-in Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP) on many phones and fixes some known problems. Please visit http://www.android-rsap.com/bluetooth-phonebook.html for more details and compatibility list.
Additionally this app implements Bluetooth IrMC/SYNCH profile needed by older car kits from Nokia and VW. IrMC/SYNCH profile only transfers contact data, no call lists."
 
Avanti

Avanti

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UK
Chaucer2468 said:
Hi. I have an android (Sony Xperia Z) with the same problem. Did you manage to resolve the issue with the pictures not showing.

I actually set my mates phone (and pictures up) on his MK7 SE no problems but cant do it on mine.

Same phone model in both instances.
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I wonder why your mates worked and yours didn't?
I too have the xperia Z, I wonder if you have to insert the contact pics same as the radio logos?
 
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Boost1

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My last two phones, both Android, have worked for contact photos right out of the box, did not need to install anything.
 
codz

codz

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Romania
ALPORTER said:
This isn't VW's fault, it is the same with all cars, Apple will not let you export the contact pictures from the phone to any device. Typical Apple!

The best compatibility by far is from Blackberry who allow you to fully control the phone.
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Good to know so we won't try unnecesary Composition Media software updates .. I'm happy with mine that looks nicely (driving data)
 
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Danilo

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Brasil
I think I could figure out the pattern of which contacts has the picture displayed and which doesn't: The fields of the contact.

I know it doesn't make sense, but if a contact has the fiel "email" ou "website" fullfiled, my Discobery Media won't show its picture. Maybe the contact can't have any other filed other than "phone".

I don't know why and I don't know if it is a Android/protocol or Golf's issue. I will try to find out and update in this thread.
 
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hdizzle

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United States
Pacific Blue said:
Eureka! At least for Android users.

Looks like its all about the Bluetooth rSAP (remote SIM access protocol) implementation on your mobile phone (and which apparently can vary from one Android firmware level to the next). The default on my HTC Desire S was fine at syncing contacts names and numbers - but didnt sync contact pictures. Also I ended up with multiple entries on the phone for the same person (one for home, one for mobile etc).

The fix is to install the 'bluetooth phonebook' app from http://www.android-rsap.com/bluetooth-phonebook.html which replaces the default Bluetooth rSAP implementation. Cost £1.79 from Google Play. You will need to check your phone compatibility.

Worked like a dream for me. Consolidated the contacts so now only one entry per person (with multiple numbers). And contact pictures. You will need to recreate your 'favourites' to get their pictures up on the front screen.

Enjoy!
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A bump from the dead.... but wanted to thank you. Installing this app gave me control and made my contact syncing much easier
 
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