iSync: Data Loss After Using Terminal to Allow Unsupported Calendar Syncing

If you previously used Terminal to modify iSync 1.1 for unsupported calendar syncing, you may lose data or duplicate data when you sync your phone using iSync 1.2.1 or later.
Symptom

Calendar data is lost or duplicated when you sync your phone with iSync 1.2.1.

You have previously used Terminal to allow iSync 1.1 to sync calendar data with an unsupported mobile phone.




Solution

There are two solutions. Review both and use the best for your situation.


If iSync 1.2.1 or later is not yet installed

Important: Following these steps removes the third-party patch and preserves calendar data. However, you will lose any speed dials, ring tones, or other special features attached to your phone contacts. See technical document 93182, "iSync: Use Caution Before Choosing Reset All Devices Command".


If iSync 1.2.1 or later is already installed

This solution disables, but does not remove, the patch or calendar data that may have been synced to the phone previously. You may see duplicate calendar events.
Published Date: Feb 19, 2012