How to import calendar and contacts?

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I am trying to set up my new C2’s Calendar, importing an .ics file from my desktop.

I have managed to export my desktop calendar to an ics file and transferred this by USB to the C2. I can’t find how to import this to the calendar on my C2.
(I will need to do similar with notes & tasks too, when I find the right apps.)

I was hoping to find a user manual with this information, but when I clicked the link, I get an empty page with a message saying I’m not allowed to access the resource!

Isn’t there a pdf user guide I can download? This is a fairly basic expectation for new users and shouldn’t be this difficult..

Not a good start.

:frowning:

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You could try this support document instead

However, it doesn’t look like you can import a .ics file directly.

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The simplest solution for me has always been to use a synchronised account, back when ActiveSync was working for me.
Perhaps this is something you could look into? (Nextcloud works perfectly with SFOS)

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Hi, welcome!

Yes the docs.
Also this ressource: Beginner Resource Collection
And the search tool:

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(The magnifier top right)

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On my phone calendar import works out of the box. Just imported an ics from an email seconds ago. Click two times on the ics email-attachment and the import dialog opens.

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AFAIR there’s a command line tool for that.

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That’s the page where I clicked the useless ‘User Guides’ link!

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We get it, you are not a satisfied customer. Good Bye!

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I tried that.

A new page opens with options to cut, copy, share, delete.. anything but ‘import into calendar’ which is what I need.

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Does anyone want to buy a second-hand C2 ?

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Not very fairly said, thinking of people who took time and efforts to write those guides.

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I thought this was a Linux phone that would enable me to install Evolution (or J-Pilot) which will sync with my desktop. It now looks like I can’t even import calendars or contacts.

None of this is rocket science. J-Pilot which works with my aged but reliable Palm Treo, was written (decades ago) and maintained by one guy, works and syncs with my desktop through USB.

I am very disappointed with my Jolla experience.

:frowning:

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Having the guides accessible would help.

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There are many Linux systems.
Linux ≠ Ubuntu, or other compatible WM.

Regarding calendar import, here is one of the GUI methods:
-Plug the phone
-Chose MTP
-Copy .ics to e.g. Documents
-Open Settings
-Scroll to, and open Storage
-Press the user data circle
-Press Documents
-Scroll to, and click your .ics file.
-Click “Import”
-Enjoy

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I believe this is what you speak of…

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Those steps worked for me!

@Hillmorton I would add that once you open Settings →Storage, tap on the User Data circle graph to access the Document folder or wherever you might have saved the imported .ics file.

I say this only because for years I didn’t realise you could proceed past that initial Storage page, what a noob!

Thanks for the helpful links!

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:face_with_hand_over_mouth: Oh, yes, I forgot.
I’ll correct for further reference, in case…
Thanks

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I think a replacement for the original official Jolla guide would be welcome. A guide that can be printed. I did that in 2014 but that guide is now considered to be outdated.

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I just tried this, going via Settings/Storage/Downloads instead of via File Browser.

I am happy to report that it worked and I have imported my calendar and contacts and I now have a usable C2.

:slight_smile:

Thanks for that.

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That looks very useful.

Thanks.

:slight_smile: