I'm using it with my new LG VX 4600 phone from Verizon, which although not officially supported by BitPim just yet, works when I tell BitPim I'm using a VX 4500.
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BitPim is an open source, cross-platform application (including, obviously, an OS X version), written in Python. BitPim allows you to manage phonebook, wallpaper, ringtones, and calendars on LG phones (and others). It supports importing vCard files, too -- so you can export from Address Book and onto your phone.
I'm using it with my new LG VX 4600 phone from Verizon, which although not officially supported by BitPim just yet, works when I tell BitPim I'm using a VX 4500.
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Use BitPim to manage LG cellphones
It should be noted that directions to connecting to the phone and using BitPim should be followed very closely. It requires a special cable that can be bought at RadioShack or online and I remember having to download a modem driver as well to get my LG 4400 up and running with it.
Line Endings matter
I had no luck importing VCards or group VCards until I changed line endings from Windows to Unix. Before that BitPIM would just crash when trying to import anything.
There's a ton of additional, slightly dated information here: http://homepage.mac.com/davidemm/vx4400/ (specific to LG phones) I never got MP3 playback working on my VX6000, but I found and transferred plenty of free midi ringtones.
BitPim Works, but be patient...
Do follow the previous comment on the cable. There are some GUI glitches, I found I had to quit BitPim and relaunch between certain operations to correctly see lists. I have an LG VX4400.
Use BitPim to manage LG cellphones
i found this link a while back when i switched to verizon and got their cheap lg 3200 phone.
it shows how to hack that particular model, though i have not yet gotten around to trying it out. ---
Use BitPim to manage LG cellphones
I've got the LG VX-6000, and used BitPim to customize MP3s as ringtones, add photos, modify the addressbook... it's a little challenging at first, but there are a number of resources on the web that offer tips and assistance. Here's a few links...
Success Stories Wanted!
I've used BitPim in the past with absolutely NO luck whatsoever. After reading this hint, downloading the new version and trying again I've still got nothing. The BitPim documentation leaves much to be desired, and more so for us Mac users. They even have a request in the documentation for submission of additional content for the Mac side. Detailed success stories would be *wonderful*, including BitPim version used, USB port name used, phone model, steps taken, and anything else that I'm most likely forgetting. Please post them here if you've gotten this to work or do end up getting it to work.
Mine is a success. However...
Though I have no experience using the address book, I have uploaded various wallpaper and numerous MiDis to my phone using BitPim. |
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