SpongeSync FAQ

Don't worry, you can still keep up with your powerbook toting hipster friends with SpongeSync for Windows! After you install SpongeSync for windows, you can automatically sync with your spongecell calendar, your friend's buddy's spongecell calendar, and any external calendar.

  • Where can I download SpongeSync?

    Read the PC install instructions

  • I have a Mac. Does SpongeSync work on Macs?

    No. you can configure some stuff for Mac. Or go out and buy a PC.

  • I really need to know when my friends are free. Can I see their spongecell calendars?

    Of course! The sponge loves your friends. Add your friends calendars via the Settings dialog box. You will be given the same visibility to your friends' calendars that you have when viewing them in spongecell.

  • Can I sync with external calendars?

    Well, it would be a lot easier if you imported to spongecell, but you can type the URL or file path of any iCalendar file (.ics file) from the settings menu. of any external Calendar box in the Settings dialog box.

  • Can I have a webCal subscription?

    Yup, an webcal subcribition will work. See how to set it up in the Settings Section.

  • How do I configure SpongeSync?

    Launch SpongeSync, sign on, and navigate to Settings -> Sync Settings box.

  • My install is taking forever! What's up with that?

    Well Microsoft has this .NET framework thing that you need for SpongeSync. We're gonna bootstrap this to your computer because hey, some day you will need it for everything because it is the future. I said boot. strap.

  • I plugged in my iPod, but SpongeSync can't see it.

    First, give him a second. Sometimes he is a little slow. Then if you still can't see it, unplug and replug. ooooo. If this is still not working, you might need to modify your iTunes Preferences.

    1. Plug in your iPod
    2. Open up iTunes.
    3. From the Edit menu, choose Preferences.
    4. Choose the iPod tab at the top, and the Music second level tab.
    5. Make sure that the Enable disk use box is checked. This option is automatically selected if you synchronize manually with your iPod.
    6. Disconnect your iPod and plug it in again.

  • Where did you hide the sponge?

    By default, SpongeSync will start when you start up windows. Look for him in your taskbar. Usually the lower right hand corner of your screen. If you can't see the sponge icon, you should be able to launch SpongeSync by clicking on the shortcut on your desktop or the by navigating to Start > All Programs > Spongecell > SpongeSync

  • I want to control the sponge.

    Don't we all. In the Settings Dialog Box of SpongeSync you can choose to launch spongecell when windows starts, sync on login and change which calendars you sync with. Learn how to Configure Settings

  • How do I see my calendar on the iPod?

    To see the results on your iPod, go to Extras > Calendars in your iPod.

  • I get this error when I try to sync: "Please enter the name of a calendar or external URL to sync."

    In SpongeSync, navigate to the Settings Dialog and specify at least one external URL or spongecell calendar.

  • What else?

    Spongecell is gonna publish and use your read key. That's all explained in our publish section. If you are a developer, check it out. Help us make some cool stuff.

  • I have problems.

    Me too. But if you don't tell me, I can't fix it. We'd like to hear from you!


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