I wanted to add my push gmail to the hero rom's native mail app that HTC created. Today, google released exchange gmail for push gmail on Windows Mobile and iPhone. Whenever I try to add the google exchange server to the hero rom, it will not download all my past mail, even though the setting is to download all past mail, and it will not push new mail, even though the setting is on as items arrive. Everyone says it works great on iphone and WM, am I doing something wrong, or is it google's fault?
the new gmail push feature for exxchange doesnt support android because android already has native push in gmail app. so no support was given for exchange. it says clearly that it only supports wm/apple/symbian.
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Has anyone who is running FROYO on their Captivate setup their Hotmail (or MSN or Live) email account through the exchange server settings (I think it's called a "Corporate" account in the new acccounts setup menu)? If so, are you receiving HTML email?
A few months ago, Hotmail began offering Exchange email services through Activesync, and it does work with my bone stock Captivate (syncs email, all folders, contacts and calendar), except the email is not HTML, and thus many emails become useless. I have researched this, and its a known problem with Hotmail, but I also read that it was supposed to be resolved in newer software versions, so I wondered if HTML Hotmail email was working in beta FROYO?
yeah, i was wondering the same thing
Well, a quick google search turned up this post on the droidforums: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...mail-android-finally-good-way.html#post786175
I will follow the directions there and let you know how it goes. Hopefully it doesn't muck up my K9 settings. But that's what a backup is for!
Edit: Looks like it does work. Now I don't use Hotmail as my main email, I use my Gmail account. So I don't really have any contacts or calenders to test if they synced or not. As for everything else, you have the green light sir.
Thank you miztaken for your help. The link you sent is actually not fully accurate, as Activsync support does work with Android 2.1 (as I am currently using it on my stock Captivate) - it is just that HTML email does not work on Android 2.1 , but everything else does (calendar & contacts sync and email folder support).
So, did you get Hotmail HTML email to work with Froyo (through Exchange/Activesync / Add Account, Corporate) ?
Well it would be nice if it worked in the stock email app, but it doesn't. Just a bunch of hyperlinks. I'll try it through the K9 email app I use and try again.
Edit: For the life of my I can't get the damn thing to talk to the SMTP server for Hotmail on K9. I'll mess with it some more when I get more free time.
I haven't been able to get exchange HTML hotmail ever on an android... used 3rd party apps and nothing. Quite frustrating... i'm running on 2.2 and it syncs everything but no HTML.
If using pop3 it works. Exchange is a no-go.
Yeah, exactly, POP delivers perfect HTLM Hotmail email, but once you get used to how incredible exchange email is, it's hard to go back to POP.
I guess based on what snieves said, HTML Hotmail is a no go even on Android 2.2, but for the sake of further annoying myself, I'll test it this weekend by flashing the latest COG 2.2 BETA8 to my Captivate, and I'll report back. Unfortunately, if I cant get it to work, I think I'll move on to a WIN 7 phone.
DeliciousPHO said:
Yeah, exactly, POP delivers perfect HTLM Hotmail email, but once you get used to how incredible exchange email is, it's hard to go back to POP.
I guess based on what snieves said, HTML Hotmail is a no go even on Android 2.2, but for the sake of further annoying myself, I'll test it this weekend by flashing the latest COG 2.2 BETA8 to my Captivate, and I'll report back. Unfortunately, if I cant get it to work, I think I'll move on to a WIN 7 phone.
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You would seriously switch to a different platform just because of email? Why? Just make a Gmail account, have your Hotmail forwarded to the Gmail, and set your phone up for that Gmail account. Then you have push email with HTML support.
It is a little bit long winded, but it's not worth the switch just for email.
Gmail sux, so outdated and just absolutely hate their web client. hotmail is way better, right click menus, reply button is right there, not at bottom of thread like crappy gmail. And whats up with no standard html email client in android. So hate how they lock **** down so you have to use their services. K9 sux also, POP and IMAP, come on. Someone please make a proper FREE email client for android that dose it all. Think im gona go back to windows mobile.
hi, no news?
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Why is this still not working. Gmail works, hotmail connects and sync's fine by doesn't load HTML via 'corporate' but POP does load them - there must be a simple explaination and fix???
texwatson said:
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Why is this still not working. Gmail works, hotmail connects and sync's fine by doesn't load HTML via 'corporate' but POP does load them - there must be a simple explaination and fix???
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My understanding is that it has to do with the Exchange ActiveSync servers used by Hotmail. The version 2.5 EAS servers that they use don't technically support HTML. So when Android sees that the version doesn't support HTML it downloads the emails as plain text. The post also said that the iPhone will download HTML messages from the Hotmail EAS servers because its email program was written to ignore the EAS version number and force HTML d/l. I read this several different places, but here is one of those sources....
http://thecioblog.info/2010/09/01/hotmail-now-has-push-e-mail-contacts-calendar-synchronization/
It appears that HTML e-mail is only possible via iPhone and will be available on Windows Phone 7. ....Hotmail’s Exchange ActiveSync implementation decided only to use the Exchange ActiveSync 2.5 (Exchange Server 2003 SP2) protocol because they feel that’s the protocol that “most” devices with Exchange ActiveSync clients use. ... For most non-iOS and WP7, you will not be able to receive “native” HTML email at delivery on your device. This is because EAS 2.5 only supports plain text email sync. They could’ve also implemented Exchange ActiveSync 12.0, which does allow for HTML email. Somehow, iOS’s developers have programmed their EAS client such that it represents faithful HTML email for Hotmail. Overall, though, this is Windows Live’s crow to eat...
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Basically, to get HTML emails from Hotmail, either MS would have to upgrade their AES servers, or someone will have to figure out how Apple got the iOS email client to see Hotmail messages as HTML & duplicate it on Android.
tdogz said:
or someone will have to figure out how Apple got the iOS email client to see Hotmail messages as HTML & duplicate it on Android.
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Ok...so who is up for the challenge . I am currently trying out XDANDROID on my TP2 and am seriously considering making the switch as I am sure many are. This is a big draw back for those who have used WinMo for years and have everything tied into MS Live services.
Yes, I could make the big transition, but it just doesn't make sense that if iPhone can recieve HTML Hotmail via Exchange, no reason why Android can't.
Anyone know if it will be supported with Gingerbread?
give this a try. though it doesnt work for everyone it works for me. im the OP...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960269
its the samsung social hub and email deodexed. works great with hotmail and msn messanger for me on firefly in canada where it originated.
MSN / Hotmail HTML Email Works via MS Exchange Activesync !
So I did get rid of the captivate long ago and went back to a BB 9700, than a 9780. I got the itch again and just bought a Samsung Infuse yesterday. It took 4 tries to get it working, but Finally, I can confirm for sure, that on a 100% stock AT&T Infuse, MSN / Hotmail via Microsoft Exchange Activesync does come through as HTML email. The email initially comes through as text, but there is a buton that says "Load More Details", and when you seect that button, it loads the HTML version (and on the huge Infuse screen, looks incredible).
I am guessing that the stock Samsung email app on the Infuse is used on most/all Samsung phones. Here is what I did:
Accounts and Sync
Add Account
[ ] Microsoft Exchange Activesync
Enter you email address
Enter your password
NEXT
Domain\Username: \[email protected] (just enter your email address @msn or @Hotmail and make sure to put the \ before your email address)
Password: re type your password. I tried several times and I was only able to finish the setup if i retyped my password on this screen
Exchange server: m.hotmail.com (works regardless if you are @msn or @hotmail)
Check the Use Secure Connection (SSL)
And on the next screen, just select the options that are important to you.
It works perfectly for me.
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So I did get rid of the captivate long ago and went back to a BB 9700, than a 9780. I got the itch again and just bought a Samsung Infuse yesterday. It took 4 tries to get it working, but Finally, I can confirm for sure, that on a 100% stock AT&T Infuse, MSN / Hotmail via Microsoft Exchange Activesync does come through as HTML email. The email initially comes through as text, but there is a buton that says "Load More Details", and when you seect that button, it loads the HTML version (and on the huge Infuse screen, looks incredible).
I am guessing that the stock Samsung email app on the Infuse is used on most/all Samsung phones. Here is what I did:
Accounts and Sync
Add Account
[ ] Microsoft Exchange Activesync
Enter you email address
Enter your password
NEXT
Domain\Username: \[email protected] (just enter your email address @msn or @Hotmail and make sure to put the \ before your email address)
Password: re type your password. I tried several times and I was only able to finish the setup if i retyped my password on this screen
Exchange server: m.hotmail.com (works regardless if you are @msn or @hotmail)
Check the Use Secure Connection (SSL)
And on the next screen, just select the options that are important to you.
It works perfectly for me.
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Wow sir. You are a god among men. This worked PERFECTLY for me just now. I finally can have ALL my email accounts on my phone finally.
Edit: Don't see the "Load More Details" button on the stock email app.
I have now tried several different ROMS on my Infuse, and all of the Email Apps are more or less the same, and when you open a email, a gray button appears at the bottom of the screen that says " Load more details ". I would have to think this is always there, becuase when setting up the email account in the first place, it asks you how much (2K, 5K, 20K, etc...) you want to download per email. I believe I set mine to 2K. Anyway, when I click the load more details button, the complete HTML email appears after a few seconds. Nice.
Try Exchange mail with HTML, In-line replies
The stock calendar that appeared after I rooted does not sync with my exchange calendar, even though I have my exchange email setup correctly.
I think I need to replace email.apk, calendar.apk and calendarprovider.apk with working ones from some other rom.
Can anyone point me in the right direction? If I could find odexed (I think thats what I need)) versions of these files, I could install them via adb. Has anyone been able to get their calendar syncing with their exchange server?
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The stock calendar that appeared after I rooted does not sync with my exchange calendar, even though I have my exchange email setup correctly.
I think I need to replace email.apk, calendar.apk and calendarprovider.apk with working ones from some other rom.
Can anyone point me in the right direction? If I could find odexed (I think thats what I need)) versions of these files, I could install them via adb. Has anyone been able to get their calendar syncing with their exchange server?
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AFAIK Android 2.1 AOSP did not support Exchange, but could be wrong... Touchdown does work on the Nook Color, as I've used it to pull in my contacts. But once it expires it'll go away I suppose, as I'm not buying it.
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AFAIK Android 2.1 AOSP did not support Exchange, but could be wrong... Touchdown does work on the Nook Color, as I've used it to pull in my contacts. But once it expires it'll go away I suppose, as I'm not buying it.
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That's my recollection as well. Froyo stock email syncs Exchange calendar though, so hopefully, that's not too far off for us.
I was unable to get my Live Calendar (via Exchange ActiveSync) working, but I was able to get a university Exchange account to work with Motorola's Corporate Calendar program. As far as I can tell, the Android 2.1 calendar client doesn't do Exchange calendars, as I was able to get Exchange email to work with the Android 2.1 email client provided in auto-nooter.
I've attached a copy of Motorola's exchange calendar (MotoCAL) and exchange address list (MotoGAL) programs as apks. They'll need to go in system/app, I believe, and I've only tried the calendar.
Credits go to the internets. I can't remember where exactly I found them, but they are not from me.
I have updated to the BN 1.2 update and run manual nooter 4.4.27 and seem to be having good results. As BN states they don't support an exchange server, I attempted to install the Android 2.2 email.apk I used the directions posted here:
at nookdevs.com/NookColor_Email just changing the email program from the 2.1 they talk about to 2.2
I can install and connect to my exchange server, but when I reboot, all account setup is lost. I have to go back thru and resetup the account again. When I tried this previously (BN 1.1, and using touchdown) I also lost my account setup. Any ideas on why it won't retain my account settings?
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I have updated to the BN 1.2 update and run manual nooter 4.4.27 and seem to be having good results. As BN states they don't support an exchange server, I attempted to install the Android 2.2 email.apk I used the directions posted here:
at nookdevs.com/NookColor_Email just changing the email program from the 2.1 they talk about to 2.2
I can install and connect to my exchange server, but when I reboot, all account setup is lost. I have to go back thru and resetup the account again. When I tried this previously (BN 1.1, and using touchdown) I also lost my account setup. Any ideas on why it won't retain my account settings?
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same problem here.
touchdown seems to work and k9 mail or the good Kaiten do to although not sure if they are offering pure exchange the way touchdown does.
My first thought would be that you don't have sufficient access to the directory where it's trying to save the profile config info.
You may want to investigate what that direcotory is (I'd try contacting whoever wrote the app) and then check your permissions on that directory.
TouchDown works well and adds Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and Notes with active sync. I am happy.
Only issue with touchdown its it its good for only one account. Would have liked to have multi email account support.
From 1.2 Nook Color
I tried touchdown while I was still in version 1.1. It would not retain my user info either. It only allowed me to sync 1 time and then I would have to perform the setup again. Can't say as I was able to really try it out that way.
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I have updated to the BN 1.2 update and run manual nooter 4.4.27 and seem to be having good results. As BN states they don't support an exchange server, I attempted to install the Android 2.2 email.apk I used the directions posted here:
at nookdevs.com/NookColor_Email just changing the email program from the 2.1 they talk about to 2.2
I can install and connect to my exchange server, but when I reboot, all account setup is lost. I have to go back thru and resetup the account again. When I tried this previously (BN 1.1, and using touchdown) I also lost my account setup. Any ideas on why it won't retain my account settings?
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Check with your exchange admin. If you have OWA (Outlook Web Access) enabled on your account (and the other accounts with login/pass) you can access via browser. I've had users do that (stock and Dolphin) and seems to work fine. Fewer functions available (Search is one in Outlook) but basic functions do work.
Is anyone else here on 2.3.6 with their Note (Rooted and CWM Kernel also) having problems with Exchange email?
I use a hosted exchange provider for my email, and have seen this issue before with Samsung (and some HTC) devices where Exchange Activesync just doesn't seem to work. I had this issue before with an AT&T Galaxy Tab I had tried a different ROM on to enable the phone radio in the Tab. It would never sync email, but the stock ROM would.
I know the account was added to the Note correctly, because I didn't get any error messages during setup, and I also got the prompt to confirm the security configuration change (to allow remote wipe, etc). The device also shows up correctly in the mobile device listing in Outlook Web Access in my account.
Just wondered if anyone else had experienced this, and what you did to fix it? Not really interested in a 3rd-party mail client like Touchdown, etc. Would prefer to use native apps.
Thanks, please advise.
-Rob
If you want it for gmail, try this.
Go to Email - entre gmail credential - select manual setup - select exchange active sync - keep user ID n PW as it is n add m.google.com in server field, finish setup with rest of as per your desire
Thanks, but I am not interested in Gmail. I have already added a secondary gmail account and it works just fine.
I am trying to get a true Exchange (Corporate, of sorts) email account working. It kinda acts like it wants to work (I am seeing some Exchange calendar entries) but no emails or contacts yet... <sigh>
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Is anyone else here on 2.3.6 with their Note (Rooted and CWM Kernel also) having problems with Exchange email?
I use a hosted exchange provider for my email, and have seen this issue before with Samsung (and some HTC) devices where Exchange Activesync just doesn't seem to work. I had this issue before with an AT&T Galaxy Tab I had tried a different ROM on to enable the phone radio in the Tab. It would never sync email, but the stock ROM would.
I know the account was added to the Note correctly, because I didn't get any error messages during setup, and I also got the prompt to confirm the security configuration change (to allow remote wipe, etc). The device also shows up correctly in the mobile device listing in Outlook Web Access in my account.
Just wondered if anyone else had experienced this, and what you did to fix it? Not really interested in a 3rd-party mail client like Touchdown, etc. Would prefer to use native apps.
Thanks, please advise.
-Rob
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Mine is working fine. It sync my email with the exchange server. Im using Rocket ROM.
Using exchange exclusively also (hosted server) never had a problem. I tried with stock, then 2 different cooked roms. All worked perfectly. Am on latest rocky now.
Sent from a biga$$ Galaxy Note using XDA premium
Exchange email pushed OK, but calendar push never
Outlook email is pushed correct, but calendar never. Which application do you use for view/sync exchange calendar ?