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Syncing my phone and PC via things like Google Calendar

I'm getting rid of Outlook and starting to use Sunbird with the Google Calendar extension but I'm a little confused on what I need to do from here to get everything working the way I want.
I'd like to be able to use Sunbird for my tasks and calendar and Thunderbird for my contacts. I want my PC to be able to sync all this data online (free or paid... not really important) and I'd like my phone to be able to sync all that data wirelessly. This way, If I mark a task as complete on my phone, when I log onto my computer it will show as complete as well. All of this, without needing to use ActiveSync by conntecting my phone to my PC.
So far I have Sunbird syncing with Google Calendar without any issues. I also know of a few apps for Windows Mobile that will sync the Pocket Outlook database with Google Calendar. This then, takes care of all my calendar needs.
But, what about my tasks and contacts? Google Calendar doesn't sync either of those so I'm confused on what I need to do to get all 3 things syncing.
I'm thinking maybe I need some sort of online service (other then Google Calendar) that allows the syncing of all 3 and also has an app for windows mobile.
With that said, can anyone point me in the right direction? What's the best (in your opinion) way to sync a windows based PC with some online service that also syncs with your phone wirelessly?

try oggsync

I successfully used GooSync to do that; worked fine.
Only issue is that it's a manual process from the phone.

BirdieSync, while not free seems to do the job really well. I have thunderbird with lightning calendar extension configured to sync with google calendar.

Sync with MS Outlook

is there a way to Sync Outlook (Contacts, events, calender) but without the need of Sync first to Google ?
thanks

at the moment no!
maybe on rooted phones with a app..

ariebk said:
is there a way to Sync Outlook (Contacts, events, calender) but without the need of Sync first to Google ?
thanks
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That depends on if you have use exchange server or if your outlook is used stand alone.
Stand alone, you sync to Gmail from the PC, and your phone should automatically sync to Gmail. Not everything syncs, that way either.
If you can connect to an exchange server, then check out Touchdown. It's a mini suite that has a nice mail program, calendar, contacts & tasts than all work with activesync, and the mail program is a huge step forward from the one supplied by default. It's $20.00 to register after a 30 day trial, but that's beats monthly blackberry charges for BES services all day long. If this is for an activesync capable setup, check it out.

audino said:
at the moment no!
maybe on rooted phones with a app..
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You don't need a rooted phone to use activesync and install Touchdown.

Based on what I read on the touchdown site it will not sync with desktop outlook? I couldnt see where they came out and said it but since its not mentioned Im guessing its out. Kind of a weird deal but I need to snyc tethered directly to outlook (no exchange) sans cloud as a work requirement. I saw an application called mylink that purportes to do this but there is little feedback and what there is is contradictory.

What options I know of...
I am also searching for something to link with the stand alone version of Outlook.
Here are the two best options I have found, and neither are great:
www_markspace_com/products/android/missing-sync-android.html
www_companionlink_com/androidusb/ol-android-usb.html
Right now it is sort of a deal breaker that I can't sync fully with Outlook.
P.S. I had to alter the URL's because it won't let me post them as I am a new user.

Thanks for the answers...
looks like missing-sync-android.html and Outlook to Android USB sync will do the job, anybody tried it?

40 bucks? Sheesh, thats a lotta ching for a sync applications. I may try that waveguide mylink. It was 9.99 lbs, about a third of the price.

krabman said:
40 bucks? Sheesh, thats a lotta ching for a sync applications. I may try that waveguide mylink. It was 9.99 lbs, about a third of the price.
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waveguide mylink?

MyLink http://www.wavestore.co.uk/index.php/products/mylink-desktop.html
None of these apps have great ratings and this one seems to have little activity so far but such as it is here is a cut and paste....
MyLink Desktop enables the following features:
Wireless OTA Push Mail Synchronization
Emails:
• Sending, receiving, replying and forwarding of emails
• Organization of emails in folders
• Sorting emails by date, size and sender
• Receiving attachments
• Creating email signature
Calendar:
• Adding, editing and deleting of calendar entries
• Sending, accepting and declining meeting invitations
• Sorting by date
Contacts:
• Calling contacts directly
• Adding, editing and deleting of contacts
• Copying contacts to address book on the phone
• Sorting by name or category
Tasks:
• Adding, editing and deleting of tasks
• Sorting by date
Notes:
• Reading and writing of notes
• Sorting by date
Synchronization without the need of a server
POP3 Email supported
No ActiveSync needed
Point-to-Point synchronization without going through Google
MyLink Desktop supports
Mail Clients: Outlook 2003/2007, Lotus Notes 6.xx, 7.xx, 8.xx
Servers: Exchange 2003/2007/2010, Lotus Domino 6.xx, 7.xx, 8.xx and Lotus Live
Operating Systems: Windows XP, XP Professional, Vista, Windows 7, 32 bit and 64 bit
Android phones running on firmware 1.1, 1.5, 1.6, 2.0 and 2.1

krabman said:
MyLink http://www.wavestore.co.uk/index.php/products/mylink-desktop.html
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it's looking good, with less price, thanks!

I use an app called syncmycal been using it for a couple of years. Been very reliable.
There is a basic free one to make sure you are happy and then it is time to hand over cash.
I use it for:
Personal outlook to personal google calendar SYNC
Work outlook calendar (exchange) to work google calendar SYNC
Work outlook contacts to google contacts EXPORT ONLY
Personal outlook contacts to google contacts SYNC
The export only for work contacts stops my personal stuff ending up on work servers (paranoid about that).
I guess being on Google servers is ok
Zuber
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Sorry, in bed and half asleep. Missed the without Google bit...
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Same here, I have just cancelled my order with Amazon for the Nexus One when I found out today that it does not have the inccluded software to sync my standalone version of outlook with the phone. Not everyone who buys Android will want to use gmail. I , for one don't. Just give me a great phone and allow it to sync with my current set up please
I really liked the form factor, the 3.7" screen (IMHO just the right size) and AMOLEd as well with 1GHz processor. Hope HTC brings out Win Phone 7 with the exact same hardware!!

It's true that there isn't a built-in app to sync Outlook that comes with the Nexus One. However, I've been using DejaOffice to sync my contacts and calendar to Outlook without using the Google "cloud". I am also using Splash ID to sync sensitive encrypted data between my Nexus and my laptop. There is a standalone app for the laptop which makes data entry much easier.

Thanks for that . I did have a look but I still feel Google should have supplied their own software to allow for the syncing of data between outlook and their phone. I prefer not to use a third party on the phone to give me contacts and calendar info; looks like the contacts magagement that comes in the phone is not used. I guess this is because it is so tightly linked to gmail. I will continue with my trusty Blackstone for now with latest NRG updates and wait for Windows Phone 7 which will hopefully come out with a 3.7/8" AMOLED screen and other goodies. Pity though I'm sure google could sell a lot more phones had they made this easier for consumers.

[Q] USB <-> MS ActiveSync for Android

After searching through the web for a while, I haven't found anything that works, so I turn to the last resort; XDA-Developers
Here's the story:
I work in a company that works with outlook 2002 (XP), Windows XP, Exchange and needlessly high levels of security. For example;
- Exchange is not accessible through web, unless you use GoodLink
- GoodLink accounts are given only to company phones
- Company phones are all WinMo.. and all suck
- The only way to sync without company phone is USB ActiveSync for WinMo
Now my issue: I have a Samsung Galaxy S and "I'm lovin' it". I don't want the company phone, neither do I want a WinMo phone.
Ergo: I want to sync my SGS Android phone using USB ActiveSync
Is there a possibility to create an app to spoof my pc into thinking it's a WinMo and to sync my appointments?

If your company uses Exchange (and by the sounds of it, I'm sure that they do) and offer exchange access via webmail, you can use this Samsung app to access your email.
This was a specific Samsung app that I have only seen on the Bell firmware for the I9000M. It adds "Samsung Email" and "Samsung IM." It does also sync contacts and calendars for Exchange.

Thanks for your answer! Unfortunately there is no webmail (access only through encrypted token).
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You can use Companionlink (paid app and PC software) to sync via USB to your own Outlook on your PC.
http://www.companionlink.com/

Kinghorsey,
you deserve a kiss.
you are really a king.
that application solved my problem syncing with exchange email. it's awsome.
i got the sync to contacts also but still didn't sync my contacts. therefore, you mentioned calendar sync, but i didn't get this option when setting up my exchange account.
how can i get updates for these applications? anywhere to download them from Samsung, etc...

Sync Outlook + Gmail + Android
My answer is a little left field, I sync my work calendar with my phone.
I sync Outlook calendar with google calendar, once the office PC is synced with google I sync google with my phone calendar.
Office <-> Google <-> Phone
I use a mixture of google sync (Office 2007) for the office and Companionlink (Office 2010) for my home PC. I set up a one directional sync so that only the office data is synced to google so if there are any conflicts the office calendar wins, then set my Samsung Galaxy S to sync with google calendar.

Managing contacts, tasks and calendar

hi,
I just got HD7 and have Windows 7 x64 with Outlook 2010 32-bit installed.
All my contacts, tasks and calendar are organised using outlook and have elaborate Categories to manage and separate them.
What is the best way to sync ALL (contacts, tasks, calendar) including categories?
Of course, I am looking at a 2-way sync so changes made on the phone are updated in Outlook.
I used companionlink and it moves category data to "Notes" field plus there is no sync for tasks.
Is there a solution?
I am not liking that HD7 cannot sync with Outlook directly.

I was in the same situation as you. I installed the Hotmail Sync for Outlook, synced my email, calendar and contacts to my hotmail account, and watched them populate my phone. Regarding tasks, there's no sync at the moment, but what I do is copy and paste the day's tasks into a spreadsheet synced via Windows Live Mesh to Skydrive, and download it from there onto my phone each morning. I then use the filters to show me each category, and when I get home I update my tasks in Outlook from the notes I've made in the spreadsheet. Works for me until task syncing comes along.
Alternatively, if you don't use Start Date or Repeating Tasks, you could use Remember the Milk.
Neither is ideal but is a potential stopgap.

I think one of the add-on functionality for the wp7 update should include syncing contacts, calendars and tasks because a lot of users trying to switch phones (like myself and you guys) could find it very annoying to sync contacts from our old phone.
I was using the original HTC Touch HD and I thought it would be the easiest thing syncing contacts but noooo. I ended up syncing to outlook first then uploading to my windows live account and then all my contacts popped up on my phone after like 3hrs because I have about 500+ contacts.

[Q] PC/Outlook Sync App?

I was looking for a good App which would sync with Outlook (Contacts and Calendar, at least). I found two good candidates in the market, Android Sync Manager and MyPhoneExplorer. The former looks to also sync other items, which would also be nice to have.
Anybody have any experience with either of these, or any other apps which will sync to PC, that work on the gTab (running Vegan 1.5.1)?

Since you have to have a google account to use the market, why not use your google calendar and google calendar sync?
Install the software on your desktop to sync your outlook calendar to google calendar and then use whatever app you want on your gtablet to view and edit the google calendar. Changes are synced back to your outlook via the google calendar sync application.

Well, I suppose you have a point, that should work for the basics.
But it seems Android Sync Manager can sync other things, like files, etc.

twiceover said:
Since you have to have a google account to use the market, why not use your google calendar and google calendar sync?
Install the software on your desktop to sync your outlook calendar to google calendar and then use whatever app you want on your gtablet to view and edit the google calendar. Changes are synced back to your outlook via the google calendar sync application.
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The problem with that for some of us is that Google has not bothered to update their sync tool to work with 64-bit Outlook 2010.
Real shame too because the 3rd party apps for it suck unless you want to spend too much money for what you get.

TarheelGrad1998 said:
I was looking for a good App which would sync with Outlook (Contacts and Calendar, at least). I found two good candidates in the market, Android Sync Manager and MyPhoneExplorer. The former looks to also sync other items, which would also be nice to have.
Anybody have any experience with either of these, or any other apps which will sync to PC, that work on the gTab (running Vegan 1.5.1)?
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Well why you can't use email client which is part of the os to sync with outlook email and calendar client? It works really well with my corporate 2003 client.

rob_z11 said:
Well why you can't use email client which is part of the os to sync with outlook email and calendar client? It works really well with my corporate 2003 client.
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The built in email app on Android won't sync with Outlook, however, you can duplicate the connection that Outlook is making. That being said, many companies won't let you connect to their email system for various reasons, which forces you to manually sync to your desktop version of Outlook. Which, of course, defeats the purpose for which they originally forbade you.

chadness said:
The built in email app on Android won't sync with Outlook, however, you can duplicate the connection that Outlook is making. That being said, many companies won't let you connect to their email system for various reasons, which forces you to manually sync to your desktop version of Outlook. Which, of course, defeats the purpose for which they originally forbade you.
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Well, I have POP mail for my personal email, so while the built in will get the email fine, it will not get my contacts nor my calendar, which are all stored locally on my PC in Outlook.

So I looked into the Google apps. Unless I'm missing something, it appears you can sync email and calendar, but that their sync contacts is just for business users. Is that right?