Fix for Sync and Privacy Mode

Question

I had not had this issue until just last week.  After deleting my phone from Sync, re-adding it, and still finding Privacy Mode activated by default, I continued playing with it and found a solution.  The problem was not with Sync, but my Galaxy S3.  I went into the Bluetooth connection settings.  Saw the Paired Devices.  I only had one such pair, SYNC.  From there, I hit the cog button representing the settings for that connection.  Once there, I saw the Profiles fields.  There were two: one for Call Audio; and one for Media Audio.  By placing a checkmark in the boxes next to each, the auto-Privacy Mode disappeared.  It has worked perfectly ever since.

Answer 1

My problem was specific to the Address Book and iPhone syncing. All other aspects of sync worked.
After wasting way too much of my own time trying to fix this issue, I finally gave up and made an appt with the Genius Bar at my nearest Apple Store. It took HOURS. My laptop was taken into the back of the store several times so others could try to help. Finally, after a thorough, one by one plodding of my preferences - the problem was resolved! I do not have details of what was done to it while it was in the back room, but hopefully the Apple Techs share this kind of information with one another so future users can more easily get it fixed.
My advice: IF you are having trouble with your iPhone not being able to sync properly to your Address Book - take it in to an Apple Store! I was told the fix was not something I could have done on my own! Thankfully it is working fine - make that very well - ever since! Thanks you Geniuses - NOW put the information out there so others won't go through so much frustration and aggravation!