According to Apple its 100 million+ users are now running their devices on iOS 6 which is the latest OS version available. The latest introduction of features provided by iOS 6 is Facebook integration allows the user to easily post updates, upload photos and videos from their iPhone. The other advantage of Facebook integration is that it has a huge amount of contact information that you can sync on your iPhone including addresses, contact details and e-mail ids.
Let us find out how to sync contacts in Facebook to iPhone powered with iOS 6. Additionally, if you are still running your device on iOS 5, these tips would be equally helpful in the process of syncing.
Steps to link your Facebook account contacts to your iPhone iOS 6
When you are running your iOS 6 based device, it becomes relatively easier to link your Facebook account. Apply the following steps for syncing:
• Tap on Settings option and then scroll down to Facebook
• Tap Facebook and login with your username and password
• Tap the button of Sign In, the process of syncing your Facebook contacts will begin. Soon your contacts will be displayed in iDevice, this will additionally include your Calendar information.
The Settings button will enable you to create settings for receiving or disabling alerts related to messages and chats. If you want to change the settings for other notifications, then you will require accessing the Facebook app.
Steps to link Facebook with your iOS 5 iPhone
If you are still running on iOS 5 and have yet to upgrade to the latest iOS 6 version, then you need not worry. You can still sync the contacts of your Facebook account on your iPad, iPod touch or iPhone.
The Facebook integration is only possible with iOS 6, the iOS 5 is devoid of it. However, you can utilize an app to integrate your social media account on your device. Download the Sync.ME app which is available for free on the Apple App Store for your Facebook. This app enables in importing your contacts from Facebook including other information like status, birthday, addresses and more.
Steps to remove Facebook contacts from your device
Even after creating a Facebook profile, some people might not update it for a long time. If you have recently changed your phone number then the information in your account would be obsolete. Additionally, you will not have the most popular e-mail clients like Gmail or Yahoo as a default client which is also quite annoying. Nonetheless, if you have not hit the update button for information update then you will be easily able to remove your old Facebook information from your device.
Apply the following steps for removing old information:
• You were only subscribed to the information in your Facebook contacts so first you need to disable it. Tap the Settings app and scroll down to locate Facebook and tap it.
• Go to the option: 'Allow These Apps To Use Your Account'. This section will reveal your contact list, slide to turn it off.
As the process of removing the old information starts off, it might take some time. As soon as the process is complete you can again feed it with the latest information on your iPad or iPhone.
She is a Technology writer who is keen on any new emerging technology updates. She is working with Qresolve as a Technical Support Engineer. Semeli Karen McPherson has been offering online tech support to global customers for issues related to laptops, desktops, Mac and devices including iPods, tablets, iPhones, computer support and more. She caters to the segment of core technology and provides viable solutions to any issues related to technology and software. Her expertise and skills in handling key technology issues is immaculate and quick result bearing. Through her articles and postings she aims to provide knowledge and solutions to common technology issues that a user faces.
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