Related
http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Microsoft_ActiveSync/1032484934/1
They've removed network sync though :roll:
Chris.
Get it from here my friends..
http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/4/5/c45f8f83-6383-43d7-840b-cb9638484e4d/setup.exe
Active Sync 4.0 (Build 4343)
thanks its realy good
Improved sync with 2 PCs
Hi,
Some of the screen dumps I saw on AS 4.0 made me think that one of the new features could be a decent way to sync one PPC with two PCs, with a way to really control things like "personal contacts on PC1 and professional contacts on PC2".
Anyone can confirm that there are some improvements on this?
Thanks,
thefa
Why don't you use the category in the contacts to filter on each machine which contacts you want to synchronize?
e.g. on PC1 category 'Private' is not synchronized, on PC2 category 'Professional' is not synchronized
Because it does not work as cleanly as it should and you end up with professional contacts on your home PC and vice versa... This is documented in various places.
Being a Mac user, I am actually trying to figure out ways to synchronize my mails and contacts between the Touch Diamond and my MacBook. I used the free version of SyncMate up till now but it doesn't work well with the Diamond and I would rather go for a solution that also syncs my music. That's why I am considering the The Missing Sync.
So has anyone tried synchronizing their phones (HTC Diamond) through the Missing Sync? How long do you expect support to come for it in case it's not supported?
MaroO said:
Being a Mac user, I am actually trying to figure out ways to synchronize my mails and contacts between the Touch Diamond and my MacBook. I used the free version of SyncMate up till now but it doesn't work well with the Diamond and I would rather go for a solution that also syncs my music. That's why I am considering the The Missing Sync.
So has anyone tried synchronizing their phones (HTC Diamond) through the Missing Sync? How long do you expect support to come for it in case it's not supported?
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I am a mac user too and have tried both, I found under 10.5.4 both are problematic to say the least but a new version of Syncmate is coming out real soon which fixes a lot of problems.
In regards to timelines you can but wait, or even better hope that apple release an update to isync!
MaroO said:
Being a Mac user, I am actually trying to figure out ways to synchronize my mails and contacts between the Touch Diamond and my MacBook. I used the free version of SyncMate up till now but it doesn't work well with the Diamond and I would rather go for a solution that also syncs my music. That's why I am considering the The Missing Sync.
So has anyone tried synchronizing their phones (HTC Diamond) through the Missing Sync? How long do you expect support to come for it in case it's not supported?
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Syncing HTC Diamond with MacOS 10.5.4 and Missing for WM 4.0.3 works well for contacts (Apple Address Book, but contact pictures does not seem to sync well), calendar (Apple iCal), tasks (Apple iCal) and music (Apple iTune). Please, read:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2450815&postcount=16
That's the way I proceed and I am quite happy with the result.
Moreover, I went back to this solution after using an iPhone during six months since Windows Mobile / ActiveSync / Missing Sync can manage two partnerships by themselve, i.e without relying on a third-party service such as Mobile.Me. This is very important for me since I must sync the PDA with a professional MacBook and my own iMac.
Anyone know of a caldav client for the android? If not, anyone have any thoughts about hacking the default android calendar application to be able to sync with an arbitrary caldav server? Does anyone even know what it uses to sync with the google calendar currently? I know that google calendar servers can act like caldav servers, but that does not imply that android is therefore using caldav under the hood to sync.
RE: Android Caldav Client? [bump]
This is a critical step to my adoption of a new phone. Is there anyone developing such an application? Is there a way to extend the existing calendar app to allow connections to other caldav or ical servers with either self-signed certs or non-standard CA's?
bucketoftruth said:
This is a critical step to my adoption of a new phone. Is there anyone developing such an application? Is there a way to extend the existing calendar app to allow connections to other caldav or ical servers with either self-signed certs or non-standard CA's?
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I actually finally downloaded some of the android source code last night, but I could not find the place where this is coded. I looked in the packages/apps/Calendar and in packages/apps/Sync. The Sync dir was empty, that code seems to have been deleted recently from the repo. I don't know what it was replaced with, anyone?
I will look into it more, but I am not familiar with the source layout yet and it is turning out to be harder than I thought to figure out how this is currently done to see if it could easily be pointed to another service.
Of course, if you don't mind using google's services, you can probably make their service sync with the other calendar services that you mention.
Seems like they're working on Sync internally. Unfortunately AOSP isn't being developed completely in the open yet. Maybe after donut. Anyway you can see the 1.0 branch source for Sync here
http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=pl...=tree;h=refs/heads/release-1.0;hb=release-1.0
You can also git it by specifying -b release-1.0
And of course like the last poster said, I believe there are ways to make it work if you don't mind routing it through GCal. For my personal usage, I like the Google services, but I am looking forward to more robust integrated Mail/Cal/Contacts replacement apps from other cloud-based providers (Yahoo, MS, etc) and local-sync methods.
Hopefully Google will also fix their own broken CalDAV implementation, and support VTODO sync. That'd be nice...
CalendarProvider.apk may provide some answers.
I've also tried looking for programs like this. It's quite strange that it isn't more noise about this. I guess I just have to bite the bullet and use Google Calendar.
I've taken much pride in being autonomous though, I've got everything Google Calendar has, but not the Android->Cloud->Computer (Evolution in Ubuntu) sync. Only Evolution <-> Cloud (which is just my own servers ).
Did you find anything in the code?
People should probably «star» this wishlist item about CalDAV in Android Calendar: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=2361
I really want to kick this one up.
I need a program that syncs my exchange calendar with google one on my phone, like gcalsync did on winmo.
I am also able to use davmail and get the exchangecalendar in caldav mode. Why is this not implemented nor available on market?
Huge $ potential. Contact calendar sync is not working for me.
I just put up a beta app on android market that does caldav sync with the phone's calendar. Search 'caldav' in the market and you should find it.
Cannot find app
I have an HTC desire running 2.1 and I cannot find the CalDav app in the store. I am in the UK and really need this app to sync my calendar at work. Is there a way of obtaining the app and manually installing it.
Seems it is a protected App. But I was able to download it from the market this morning with my unbranded Desire.
I cant download this on my x10 until root is released, can anyone post the .apk for the beta trial
http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/demo/calendar-caldav-sync-beta_fqks.html
much appreciated
Hang on there!
I am currently developing a full CalDAV-Client for Android.
As a fact, a prototype was developed during my final exam-work in university. Now i am going to do some bug-fixes and enhancements. Await a Beta soon
cu
Sounds great.
Please let us know if we can test your beta version.
i, too, would much like to beta test your app.
I got to have support for multiple caldav calendars (read-only)
in the structure
calendar transport
|-> vehicle 1
|-> vehicle 2
calendar people
|-> person 1
|-> person 2
easiets would be to be able to add just the main calendar (like in ical mac osx 10.6) but adding all the calendars via their own calendarID would be fine too.
Just multiple calendars will be needed.
Hope you will let me in the beta.
Thnx
Hi
I am also verry interested to test your Caldav app.
CalendarSync lacks support for multiple calendars.
Greetings
Christopher
Well, I am currently redesigning the whole app and adding multilanguage support. as soon as there is a beta, i will be informing you guys
Stay tuned in my Post: hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=738135
Nice!
Thanks for working on that.
Ive been trying to set up the caldav sync for a while now and it just doesn't seem to want to do it.
any news?
Any news on this development?
ACal
Perhaps we might see some progress here?
http://wiki.davical.org/w/ACal
HTC HD7 with WM7 - there is no provision to synchronise with microsoft outlook using Activesync or Windows Mobile Device Centre.
Alternate way of using Exchange Activesync does look complicated
Please address the issue
This has been Answered
There are some workarounds & a 3rd party app, the solutions have been posted and can be easily found with a simple search (here is a hint, CompanionLink for outlook, Windows Live Connector, Gmail Sync). This is a very hot issue and I suspect there will be more solutions forthcomming
Cheers
BR
namasivayam said:
HTC HD7 with WM7 - there is no provision to synchronise with microsoft outlook using Activesync or Windows Mobile Device Centre.
Alternate way of using Exchange Activesync does look complicated
Please address the issue
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I got these answers when I posted on social.answers.Microsoft.com
2 Easy Ways to Sync Outlook with HTC HD7
http://www.pubarticles.com/article-2-easy-ways-to-sync-outlook-with-htc-hd7-1289546168.html
Sync Windows Phone 7 with Outlook
http://www.companionlink.com/windowsphone/outlook/
I recommend posting or looking for WP7 related questions there as they've got a lot of MS employees that answer questions.
My Milage
I tried the Hotmail connector, I had some issues, it seemed to have problems dealing with more than 250 contacts. I am using the Demo version of CompanionLink and syncing to my gmail acct and that is working very nicely.
cheers
BR
I followed method two from the two ways to sync and worked just fine. I kind of like getting away from Outlook anyway. Hotmail/Windows Live is great since it can used through any computer contected to the internet to update contacts, phone numbers, etc. But I could see if this is an issue if you primarily use Outlook.
2 Easy Ways to Sync Outlook with HTC HD7
http://www.pubarticles.com/article-2...289546168.html
The problem I have is my company isn't running Exchange so for me to get my calendar and contacts I need a way to sync with Outlook.
I've tried Hotmail Connector and it works well for a one time sync but if you have a lot of changes to your calendar I have to make the changes in Outlook and Hotmail.
I refuse to pay $40 for something that should work out of the box.
PaullikesWINMO said:
I followed method two from the two ways to sync and worked just fine. I kind of like getting away from Outlook anyway. Hotmail/Windows Live is great since it can used through any computer contected to the internet to update contacts, phone numbers, etc. But I could see if this is an issue if you primarily use Outlook.
2 Easy Ways to Sync Outlook with HTC HD7
http://www.pubarticles.com/article-2...289546168.html
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Yup. Had all my Outlook contact on my phone the sec I imported the file into Windows Live. I was surprised at how fast everthing setup. I am really like the WP7.
hi all, I'm a new user HD7 ( four hour ago) I syncro with Outlook connector without problems 800 contacts and appointments...
thanks for your help
alabij said:
I got these answers when I posted on social.answers.Microsoft.com
2 Easy Ways to Sync Outlook with HTC HD7
http://www.pubarticles.com/article-2-easy-ways-to-sync-outlook-with-htc-hd7-1289546168.html
Sync Windows Phone 7 with Outlook
http://www.companionlink.com/windowsphone/outlook/
I recommend posting or looking for WP7 related questions there as they've got a lot of MS employees that answer questions.
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Unfortunately, both are cloud solutions, which are unacceptable to me for both security and privacy.
If the WM7 device were seen as an external storage device (apparently doable via the registry), does anyone know whether this could faciliate a direct USB sync with Outlook 2010 32-bit?
Both solutions are OK for a one off copy of Calender & Contacts but do not perform a true contniuous Sync with Outlook and do not handle TASKS
MarkAtHome said:
Unfortunately, both are cloud solutions, which are unacceptable to me for both security and privacy.
If the WM7 device were seen as an external storage device (apparently doable via the registry), does anyone know whether this could faciliate a direct USB sync with Outlook 2010 32-bit?
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if you are not ready to play with the cloud, I don't think wp7 is for you. They seem very serious about making the cloud an integral part of the OS going forward.
nrfitchett4 said:
if you are not ready to play with the cloud, I don't think wp7 is for you. They seem very serious about making the cloud an integral part of the OS going forward.
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If you can explain how I get my outlook onto the cloud well you have me.
Is there no place like WinMo6.5x like "Microsoft My Phone" ?
with an live.xx ID
Wolf
wolfwolf said:
Is there no place like WinMo6.5x like "Microsoft My Phone" ?
with an live.xx ID
Wolf
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no microsoft myphone. All syncing goes through your live email address (like hotmail). For me, I had all my contact info on gmail because of playing on android with my hd2.
1. Logged into hotmail
2. clicked on import contacts under the contacts view
3. Clicked on gmail and followed the instructions
Took about 10 minutes.
For outlook I'm pretty sure you can do something similar, though I think you might need outlook connector from the marketplace to bridge it over from outlook to hotmail. You will only have to do this once, but then I guess your outlook will not be a syncable acct on you phone.
Just looked on my hotmail and it says to export your outlook contacts to a file that you can then upload to hotmail.
I'm a Windows Mobile User for 2 years now (SE Xperia X1) and loved the way I can sync it with outlook.
I have all my contacts (approx 500) in outlook and also use the calendar (+5000 items)
I've spent some time in the past to get the info on my contacts straight and I'm very disappointed about the lack of synchronisation options between WP7 and outlook.
Why does everything needs to be cloud-based.
I don't sync every day, but neither use outlook on everyday basis.
I never experienced syncing problems on either calender/notes/contacts or mail.
I have read something about features that will be added in the near future into WP7 and hope that local outlook synchronisation is one of them.
Hi guys,
I`m new to WM7 and i`m trying t sync my contacts as well. I don`t use Outlook and idon`t have an account.Is there any other way to get my contacts on te phone?
Thanks
So the windows 7 software allows syncing to google calender, email and contacts?
I'm stunned that there is no native support for Outlook synchronization with Exchange - this is old school and what I consider a core component of any smartphone I purchase.
I've just bought a HD7 assuming it would have this functionality (why would I check for this on a Windows phone, next I'll need to check the thing makes calls), guess I'm going to have to sell it on.
There maybe Third party solutions but I can't imagine they're ever going to work as well as a direct sync with the Exchange server in my office, giving Contacts, Tasks, Calendar Items, etc.
Absolutely gutted.
B
Of course there's native support.
If you have an exchange server, you have ZERO to worry about.
The issue is people who use Outlook for Pop and Imap. Or people who just use it for tasks and contacts. Without a Hotmail Connector, there is no way to interface with Outlook like the old school Active Sync did.
Again though, If you have Exchange, it works exactly like it does on any other platform, if not better. The only thing lacking right now is Tasks.
Jimbonics,
I could kiss you. My wife wouldn't like it (and neither would you most likely, I'm stubbly)
I've been reading phone forums, reviews and specs for what seems like months trying to choose the right phone (offline voice command via bluetooth is essential for me but Android doesn't do it and other devices have flaky support) so I skim read this thread: my bad.
Thanks for making my day.
B
Hi,
I've read several news about google droping support for Active Sync.
Apparently it the deadline was yesterday 31st of July.
I've activated a WP8 device today, and I can't sync Gmail accounts.
I'm extremely frustrated with Microsoft and Google. We users are suffering for their wars...
Anyway, anyone has a workaround?
Waiting until the GDR2 update is not an option, as we got branded devices and may take months until it arrives...
Thanks in advance.
gmail config
ypsmav said:
Hi,
I've read several news about google droping support for Active Sync.
Apparently it the deadline was yesterday 31st of July.
I've activated a WP8 device today, and I can't sync Gmail accounts.
I'm extremely frustrated with Microsoft and Google. We users are suffering for their wars...
Anyway, anyone has a workaround?
Waiting until the GDR2 update is not an option, as we got branded devices and may take months until it arrives...
Thanks in advance.
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hi
the same way is on wp8 to as i have done on wp7.8
link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2251814
as i now i have heard google have extended th support till 31 dec 2013
Thanks for reading
Good tip! Yeah, the Google ActiveSync server can be configured as any other ActiveSync service (which is how the phone communicates with Exchange) would be; it just requires you to configure it manually a bit.
Also, you can use IMAP to access you Gmail instead, if you want to (or if they shut off the service).
Finally, there's always the option of telling Google to get stuffed, setting up a new email account that you can sync on the phone, and setting rules in Gmail to
A) automatically forward all your mail at the gmail account to your new account
B) automatically send a reply to all mail you receive on your gmail account telling people to use the new address.
Hi,
I managed to make it work.
What I did was the following:
. enable IMAP on the Google account.
. disable threading view on the mobile.
They started working now.
Brgds
Sent from my HTC Sensation