webOS Lives On At CompanionLink [Updated]

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Update: USB sync is now live for all webOS devices! Read about it here.

The past week has been a bit of a roller coaster for webOS fans. We feel you – in fact, we’re right there with you. CompanionLink has worked with webOS since long before it was ever webOS. Back in 1997, CompanionLink was in the room at Palm’s first developer conference. Since then, we’ve worked closely with Palm, Palm OS, and webOS. Our software has allowed people to get their PIM and CRM information to Palm devices for years.

With the advent of webOS 2.x, we ran into a hurdle – as did many developers. The communication lines with the webOS team became blurred. First, it was the HP acquisition. Then, the bombshell announcement by HP last week.

While CompanionLink was able to provide syncing options via Google, we could not find a way to connect via USB as we had in the past. I’m happy to announce that we plan to bring USB sync to webOS 2.x and 3.x in the coming weeks. This is a tribute to those people who have hung on to their webOS devices through thick and thin. It’s a shout out to those bloggers who have spent more than two years evangelizing the webOS platform.

We’ve had a long history with the Palm platform. While the future of webOS may be filled with uncertainty, there is one thing you can count on: we will continue to support webOS for as long as we are able!

Look for an update on USB sync for webOS 2.x and 3.x in the coming weeks!

webOS Lives On At CompanionLink [Updated] was last updated October 14th, 2011 by David Z

31 thoughts on “webOS Lives On At CompanionLink [Updated]”

It’s actually out now! I’ll be updating the blog shortly, but in the meantime, just download or update the CL USB Sync app from the webOS App Catalog to gain support for USB syncing.

I am looking forward syncing my Veer with the companion Link. Do you have a release date right now?
Regards,
Beate

Look for it in the webOS App Catalog. You can see it on the web here: https://developer.palm.com/appredirect/?packageid=com.companionlink.clusbsync

Let me know if you need further assistance! I’m happy to help.

Hi –
Where do you find the new sync app? Thanks!

Could you please explain how to obtain the CL USB sync software for palm PRE 2?

YEAH! it’s here THANK YOU!!!

We’re still waiting for the new version of our “CL USB Sync” app to be approved in the App Catalog. Honestly, we aren’t sure how long it takes (In Apple’s case, it can take as long as a week or two – not sure with HP). I’ll be sure to let everyone know once it’s out, but know that it’s close!

Cool!! Thanks a lot!!!

Just wanted to update everyone here – we’re currently submitting the update to the App Catalog that will enable the USB sync mentioned in the article above! As soon as it’s published to the Catalog, we’ll be sure to post an update to our blog. Stay tuned for more!

Any news on WebOS 2 update? I bought a Pre 3, and was hoping to use CompanionLink to sync with Outlook.

dmitra

Please Update The Software!! I have no contacts on my Pre 2. HELP!

I just bought Pocket Mirrow by Chapura. These guys are like HP (in the coming weeks….).

Forgot about it. I couldn’t wait any longer and bought Pocket Mirror from Chapura.

Please, hold on you commitment. I do thik webos it’s a great OS and the only thing I really miss is the poosibility to sync outlook with my palm pre2.

Wasn’t able to ever get my Pixi Plus to sync with 4.2. Just got a Pre2 so I’m hopin’ it works this time. Please make it work.

Great! Please let us know when the HP TouchPad is supported. Thanks.

Any News? Been almost a Month, Help please

Thank you. I’ll buy companionlink as soon as synch my palm pré 2 by USB mode will be possible ! Very soon i realy hope…

I don’t have a set date, but I know it will be within the next few weeks. I’ll definitely post more once I have details!

Do you have estimate of when USB sync for webOS 2.0 will be here? Very soon i have to make a decision to wait or buy the PocketMirror solution. Thanks.

That actually depends on your current setup. Are you already syncing your BlackBerry with something like Outlook or Google?

i just bought the HP touch pad, how do i sync with my blackberry?

Thank you. Will watch for the USB sync at your site.

CompanionLink can sync via USB on webOS versions prior to 2.x. You’ll need to grab the CL USB Sync app from the App Catalog to do so. For further details, head over to our Setup Guides: https://www.companionlink.com/support/kb/Palm_WebOS_USB_Sync

Thanks so much!

I’m using a Pixi w 1.4.5 and the USB option right now. It took some searching to make it work but now it works great for me.

Will those of us using CL for our original Palm Pre (“minus” or 1.4.5) be able to get the USB option? I’d like to stop sending private data to Google servers as they are indeed turning “evil” etc. Thanks!

Thank you!

As a long-time user, thank you…

THANK YOU

Thank you. Long time Palm user and CL was the glue that has kept my business “together”.

David Z on October 14, 2011 at 9:43 AM said:

It’s actually out now! I’ll be updating the blog shortly, but in the meantime, just download or update the CL USB Sync app from the webOS App Catalog to gain support for USB syncing.
Beate on October 14, 2011 at 9:12 AM said:

I am looking forward syncing my Veer with the companion Link. Do you have a release date right now?
Regards,
Beate
David Z on October 14, 2011 at 8:47 AM said:

Look for it in the webOS App Catalog. You can see it on the web here: https://developer.palm.com/appredirect/?packageid=com.companionlink.clusbsync

Let me know if you need further assistance! I’m happy to help.
ds on October 14, 2011 at 8:30 AM said:

Hi –
Where do you find the new sync app? Thanks!
ds on October 14, 2011 at 8:29 AM said:

Could you please explain how to obtain the CL USB sync software for palm PRE 2?
Dr. Bond on October 14, 2011 at 12:03 AM said:

YEAH! it’s here THANK YOU!!!
David Z on October 7, 2011 at 7:52 AM said:

We’re still waiting for the new version of our “CL USB Sync” app to be approved in the App Catalog. Honestly, we aren’t sure how long it takes (In Apple’s case, it can take as long as a week or two – not sure with HP). I’ll be sure to let everyone know once it’s out, but know that it’s close!
Odysseus on October 7, 2011 at 7:14 AM said:

Cool!! Thanks a lot!!!
David Z on October 6, 2011 at 9:59 AM said:

Just wanted to update everyone here – we’re currently submitting the update to the App Catalog that will enable the USB sync mentioned in the article above! As soon as it’s published to the Catalog, we’ll be sure to post an update to our blog. Stay tuned for more!
DMitra on October 5, 2011 at 3:44 AM said:

Any news on WebOS 2 update? I bought a Pre 3, and was hoping to use CompanionLink to sync with Outlook.

dmitra
Dr. Bond on October 1, 2011 at 4:23 PM said:

Please Update The Software!! I have no contacts on my Pre 2. HELP!
Evacaf on October 1, 2011 at 4:19 PM said:

I just bought Pocket Mirrow by Chapura. These guys are like HP (in the coming weeks….).
Evacaf on October 1, 2011 at 4:17 PM said:

Forgot about it. I couldn’t wait any longer and bought Pocket Mirror from Chapura.
gpb on October 1, 2011 at 12:10 PM said:

Please, hold on you commitment. I do thik webos it’s a great OS and the only thing I really miss is the poosibility to sync outlook with my palm pre2.
Palm for life on September 25, 2011 at 1:22 AM said:

Wasn’t able to ever get my Pixi Plus to sync with 4.2. Just got a Pre2 so I’m hopin’ it works this time. Please make it work.
Hugh on September 21, 2011 at 10:28 AM said:

Great! Please let us know when the HP TouchPad is supported. Thanks.
Dr. Bond on September 21, 2011 at 5:41 AM said:

Any News? Been almost a Month, Help please
E.varin on September 19, 2011 at 9:38 AM said:

Thank you. I’ll buy companionlink as soon as synch my palm pré 2 by USB mode will be possible ! Very soon i realy hope…
David Z on September 6, 2011 at 2:49 PM said:

I don’t have a set date, but I know it will be within the next few weeks. I’ll definitely post more once I have details!
Evacaf on September 5, 2011 at 10:24 PM said:

Do you have estimate of when USB sync for webOS 2.0 will be here? Very soon i have to make a decision to wait or buy the PocketMirror solution. Thanks.
David Z on August 31, 2011 at 5:57 PM said:

That actually depends on your current setup. Are you already syncing your BlackBerry with something like Outlook or Google?
Katsudo on August 31, 2011 at 2:57 PM said:

i just bought the HP touch pad, how do i sync with my blackberry?
Lizzie on August 26, 2011 at 10:01 PM said:

Thank you. Will watch for the USB sync at your site.
David Z on August 25, 2011 at 2:55 PM said:

CompanionLink can sync via USB on webOS versions prior to 2.x. You’ll need to grab the CL USB Sync app from the App Catalog to do so. For further details, head over to our Setup Guides: https://www.companionlink.com/support/kb/Palm_WebOS_USB_Sync
Westbest on August 25, 2011 at 3:32 PM said:

Thanks so much!
Companionlink on August 25, 2011 at 10:52 AM said:

I’m using a Pixi w 1.4.5 and the USB option right now. It took some searching to make it work but now it works great for me.
Guest on August 25, 2011 at 4:54 AM said:

Will those of us using CL for our original Palm Pre (“minus” or 1.4.5) be able to get the USB option? I’d like to stop sending private data to Google servers as they are indeed turning “evil” etc. Thanks!
Joes on August 25, 2011 at 12:19 AM said:

Thank you!
Anonymous on August 24, 2011 at 11:22 PM said:

As a long-time user, thank you…
Dr. Bond on August 24, 2011 at 9:57 PM said:

THANK YOU
Companionlink on August 24, 2011 at 7:07 PM said:

Thank you. Long time Palm user and CL was the glue that has kept my business “together”.