How To Use iSync With Unsupported Nokia Phones
After switching to a Mac, I realized that the Nokia PC Suite that came with my Nokia N93 only runs on Windows. Keeping my calendar and address book up to date is crucial, so the hunt for the Mac equivalent led me to the mactomster iSync plugin.
UPDATE April 13th, 2007 Nokia released their own plugins. Check http://nokia.com/mac
Download the mactomster iSync plugin.
It’s all about bluetooth, so you no longer need the USB cable attached to the phone to sync with the computer. The plugin, however is only for the calendar and address book. In order to install games, applications, or import videos and photos, I have to switch into File transfer mode in the N93.
The Nokia phones supported by his plugin are: E50, E60, E61, E70, N71, N72, N73, N80, N91, N92, N93, 3250, 5500 sport, 6131, 6233, 6234.
Installation is simple:
Drag the yellow icon to the red icon.
Make sure Bluetooth is ON in your phone.
Open iSync and choose ‘Devices > Add Device.’ Double-click the phone once it is found.
That’s it!
UPDATE: Looks like you no longer need this guide! The latest beta of Parallels recognized my Nokia N93 just by connecting my phone.
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C3 on 2 October 2006:
The mactomster_iSync-Plugin_2.6 still does not work with the E70-2. Nokia must do better when releasing smart phones. Nokia must know the the PC-suite is worthless to 1/2 its customers.
Also while I’m at it how come Park WI-FI does not have app’s written for all Nokia’s wifi phones?
Mark Guim on 2 October 2006:
Hi C3, I agree that Nokia must release a Mac suite, because it now takes more time to install apps or import pictures and videos from the phone.
I also haven’t tried wifi yet, but I never bothered because I’m already happy with the EDGE speed I get from T-Mobile here in NY. It’s true that Park Wifi only has apps for three phones, but can’t any device detect the free access point and use it?
Mark Guim on 3 October 2006:
LLahsram from Hofo shares how he was able to do it with his Nokia E70-2:
1. Downloaded the 2.6 version of the mactomster plug-in.
2. Created a new folder called “PhonePlugins” in my Library folder inside my user home folder.
3. Copied the “mactomster.phoneplugin” file into the PhonePlugins folder.
4. Edited the Contents/Resources/MetaClasses.plist file inside the mactomster.phoneplugin bundle and did a find-and-replace, changing all instances of “E70-1″ to “E70-2″.
5.Opened the Bluetooth panel in System Preferences, went to the Devices tab, and chose “Set Up New Device”, following the prompts as normal.
suerossi on 19 October 2006:
help! the link no longer works and my Nokia 6131 remains a stranger to my mac.
help!
Antonio on 21 October 2006:
Great post! I installed all on mac pro with intel and nokia N73. No problem.
Mark Guim on 21 October 2006:
suerossi, it looks like the mactomster link was moved. I edited it to now point to the current address.
suerossi on 23 October 2006:
thanks for updating the link Mark. Unfortunately I dowloaded as per all the instructions but my Isync is still telling me that it doesn’t support the Nokia 6131. Does anyone know what might be going wrong? I even did the ‘add new device’ set up.
Mark Guim on 23 October 2006:
Hmm… sorry I don’t have a 6131 to test. I hope a reader here with a mac AND a 6131 have something to say.
thomas on 31 October 2006:
hello,
i still can not connect my nokia n93 with my mac via isync 2.2.
i put the doanloaded folder in my library. isync recocnized the phone but didnt made the sync.
called:not succesfull !
can you help?
kind regards
thomas
Mark Guim on 5 November 2006:
Thomas, any luck yet? Did you drag the yellow icon to the red icon?
Llew on 6 November 2006:
Have you tried to use your N93 as a 3G modem via bluetooth on your mac?
I’m about to upgrade phones and know that the P990 will work this way but have no experience on the nokia side???
Thomas B on 14 November 2006:
Does anyone know, how to get SMS sending capabilities in Apple Address Book working with the N93?
I’ve spent hours on end searching for a solution, but have come up empty. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Raymond on 17 November 2006:
Thanks, work well with my N73, thx…….
Raymond
Hong KOng
Eskr on 25 November 2006:
Hi,
Did everything like stated here - connected to iSync, but when trying to sync I get ’syncronization with *** failed’ - where *** = my n93’s name.
any idea what to shake to get it working?
Mark Guim on 26 November 2006:
Eskr, is your phone authorized to connect automatically with the computer?
jess on 28 November 2006:
i have also 6131 and have also some problems. i downloaded yesterday and it works halfway
i can not sync calendar and the birthdays from addressbook.
any idea what to do to get it working?
bob on 5 December 2006:
but where is the red icon then? i don’t have one!?
bkopi on 14 December 2006:
how about nokia 7390, will work with isync?
Livvy on 27 December 2006:
Hi
I downloaded the file for my 3250 but there was no red or yellow icons, just a folder. I went on iSync and it said it couldn’t find any devices, i HAD turned my bluetooth on.
Help?!
Marc Orchant on 6 January 2007:
Thanks for the tip! My brand new N93 is synced up with my MacBook and I am one happy camper. At the risk of sounding preachy, if you do find the mactomster iSync plug-in useful, please send the developer a donation via PayPal. He’s solved a huge problem for us Mac folk.
Keith on 7 January 2007:
I can sync with my iCal but it does not take all my events - why not?
Javier on 8 January 2007:
I have a rather odd Nokia model, the 6265, only available in latin america and asia. How can I use this trick to sync it with my mac?
John M on 11 January 2007:
I am having the same trouble as Eskr above. I did copy the file folder to my main library. My N93 is paired to my Macbook. I am able to transfer files without a problem and iSync did find my phone. However when I try to sync I get the following message:
Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:44 PM
[NOKIA N93] An unexpected error occured.
Device “NOKIA N93″ synchronization failed
What am I doing wrong or what do I need to do?
Thanks!
Mark Guim on 13 January 2007:
Looks like you no longer need this guide! The latest beta of Parallels recognized my Nokia N93 just by connecting my phone.
http://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/beta_testing/
George Brownlee on 2 February 2007:
Thanks heaps, worked flawlessly with my MBP & N80 Internet Edition
Nakul on 17 February 2007:
Fhanks works beautifully wyth the E 50
Richard on 25 February 2007:
Hi,
Have anyone tried to connect the latest Nokia N-95 to the mac? I am thinking about buying this, but I am not sure if I will be able to coneect this nokia N95 to my MacBook Pro. Thanks, Richard
Nadir on 26 February 2007:
Hi Everyone,
I am in a bit of a mess here - bought the 6300 based largely on the fact that it was listed as a supported series 40 device on Mactomster - but keep getting the Isync message “Nokia 6300 This device is not supported by Isync”
Basically I am jiggered.
If there is any process I have not followed (I cant imagine which) please do let me know. the perplexing thing is the installation guide says “copy …. with Apple C……” can anyone shead some light on what that means ? I cannot figure it out.
Thanks PLEASE help !!!!
nadir (nadirkaranjia@mac.com)
Stef on 26 February 2007:
I have the same problem as a few of the above posts -I can’t see any red or yellow icons only a green one. I’m trying to sync a Nokia N72. Please help!!!
Nadir on 26 February 2007:
Hi Stef and others having the same problems. There might be a solution - but unfortunately its not MacTomster at this point. I have mailed that fine gent and hope to hear from him in reply - but failing that, I have set a cut off for the end of this week before I go get a solution from Nova Media for 16 or so Euros
PLEASE CHECK THIS URL :
http://www.novamedia.de/sync/index.html
They appear to be a very good company and I am thinking that if I cannot get a solution from MacTomster I would go ahead and spring for their commercial plugin. The only thing that worries me is that it is guaranteeing support for Isync 2.3 - what happens thereafter is a big question. They commit to support for 1 year but i have no experience on how long it would take them to get an updated driver out INCASE the next version of isync threw everything out of sync again. Still there is a possiblity that the next version of Isync might actually support the phones we have - so its really a guessing game. BUT at 15 or 16 euros - its acceptable risk.
Good luck and keep posting . If anyone finds a solution pl mail me on nadirkaranjia@mac.com thanks and good luck y’all
nadir
TCD on 22 March 2007:
Have a look at the Apple discussion forum for a free plugin set (that has worked well for me with iSync 2.4 and a Nokia E70-2). It may be useful for a number of people heretofore out of luck.
TCD on 22 March 2007:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=890698
Parry on 12 April 2007:
Mark Guim on 13 April 2007:
Nokia released their own plugins. I updated the post above. Check: http://nokia.com/mac
Frizzers on 24 April 2007:
Anyone know how to sync Nokia N95 with isync 1.5 (on OS 10.3.9)?
pingo on 3 May 2007:
I found this guide (http://klauskjeldsen.dk/2007/04/20/how-to-isync-a-nokia-6300-on-mac-os-x/) on how to enable the Nokia 6300 in iSync on MAC, and it seems to work. I believe that the same idea can be used to enable other unsupported phones as well.
Joe on 3 May 2007:
http://klauskjeldsen.dk/2007/04/20/how-to-isync-a-nokia-6300-on-mac-os-x/
Freaaky on 18 June 2007:
Found a free working iSync plugin for the Nokia 6300 phone, just great!!
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Mateo on 10 August 2007:
mactomster is in german and I don´t manage to get the plugin…
Help please, I use a Nokia 6300 series 40.
Thanks