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Ok, this may be a stupid question, but when did Android start syncing apps? I just got the Nexus S and the Dell Streak (thanks to Ryan for giving them up!
) and when I logged in with my Google account for the first time each device didn't just sync my contacts, email, and calendar as it usually does, all of my apps where automatically installed on each device. It's really awesome -- I always dread having to go through and reinstall my apps every time I test a new phone -- but did I miss when this was announced/introduced? Or am I just blanking and everyone already knows about this?
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Pretty sure they started doing this when Froyo was released.
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Yeah, they've been doing it since Froyo BUT certain phones don't do it. For example, any HTC phone with the Sense UI has it disabled for some reason that I just can't figure out.
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I'm pretty sure this only happens if you chose to have Google backup your settings (bookmarks, background, etc) during the sign in process.
I wish there was an option to select which apps install. I installed CyanogenMod 6.1 on my G1 after upgrading to the G2, my G1 couldn't handle the flood of apps being synced.
I wish there was an option to select which apps install. I installed CyanogenMod 6.1 on my G1 after upgrading to the G2, my G1 couldn't handle the flood of apps being synced.
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Ok, this makes sense. This was my first time syncing from a 2.2 device.
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I am pretty sure this only works for apps from the market, side-loaded stuff doesn't get backed up.
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