How to Sync Facebook to a Phone
If you're new to the world of Facebook on your mobile phone, you may think you have to log in using your Internet browser every time you want to use that social network. But with a Facebook Mobile application for your type of phone, you can make sure updates you post on either the phone or the computer are automatically seen on the other device. This is known as "syncing" the phone with your Facebook mobile application. You can also sync your Facebook contacts with those on your phone.
Instructions
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Find the mobile application download for your particular type of phone by visiting the manufacturer's site from your mobile phone. For phones such as the iPhone, you'll find the application and links to at Apple's Apps for iPhone page. For BlackBerry, you'll find it from the BlackBerry App World site.
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Click "Download Application" to begin downloading the Facebook mobile application to your phone, providing your Facebook username and password when prompted.
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Give permission for "Contact Sync" when prompted during the download process. This will sync the contact information on your phone with your Facebook contacts. Your phone should display a notification screen alerting you when your sync is complete. Click "OK" if prompted.
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Tips & Warnings
If you already have the Facebook mobile application downloaded to your phone and your contacts don't seem to be syncing, try re-installing the application and looking closely for "Contact Sync" requests during the re-install.
Not all phones may have the option to sync with Facebook. Check with your service provider if you're not sure.
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