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Hey guys,
I know this isnt a Development related question, but i think a suitable answer to this question would be invaluable (i for one find myself installing all of the new builds as they come out). Is there an easy way to move things like calendar appointments and contacts from WinMo to Android?
Thanks
ASK768 said:
Hey guys,
I know this isnt a Development related question, but i think a suitable answer to this question would be invaluable (i for one find myself installing all of the new builds as they come out). Is there an easy way to move things like calendar appointments and contacts from WinMo to Android?
Thanks
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As far as I have been testing Android builds, not possible today.
sraaj said:
As far as I have been testing Android builds, not possible today.
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Use google's tools.
You can SYNC winmo contacts and calendar with Google's FREE online calendar...
then when you run Android, it will sync with the same data.
Also, when do use Google's online stuff, if you lose your phone, or you reinstall, all your contacts and calendar items resync with your new phone As long as you have a data connection (wifi or phone)
How can i get google sync to work in wm6.5? Here, in the activesync program, clicking the "set up your device to sync with it" link does nothing...
thats how it says to do it on the google sync website.
ASK768 said:
How can i get google sync to work in wm6.5? Here, in the activesync program, clicking the "set up your device to sync with it" link does nothing...
thats how it says to do it on the google sync website.
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For WinMO - Use ActiveSync to Connect to your device, setup Sync Partnership, and it will sync from Outlook (emails, contacts, etc etc... depends on how much you choose)
For Android - the options are (depends on which accounts is selected to sync contacts)
1. Google Sync - It will sync your contacts from your gmail account
2. Corporate Account - if you are on exchange, this will sync all your contacts from Outlook.
these are 1 to 1 syncs.
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To do Outlook -> Gmail -> Android, I believe there are some software you can use... i read on google, but reviews are very subjective, and I have tried none, so wont be able to recommend.
For corporate use, I have heard CompanionLink and Touchdown to be good.
ASK768 said:
How can i get google sync to work in wm6.5? Here, in the activesync program, clicking the "set up your device to sync with it" link does nothing...
thats how it says to do it on the google sync website.
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can you please post the link you are using ....
Sry I'm new so I can't post any links but searching "google sync" in google should return correct link in first result.
My suggestion - don't sync mail, it's buggy. Better use IMAP for gmail and sync only contacts / calendar.
If "set up your device..." link is dead (that was my case also) try searching ActiveSync menu for "server source" or something like that (my ROM is localized so I don't know how it's called in English version). When done proceed as in tutorial about google sync. My ROM is WM6.1 but 6.5 should work the same way.
YES I was able to fully sync contacts & calendar that way with my google account. Syncing works both ways and if you set it up correctly it will push any new or updated items almost instantly between account and a phone.
g3rm0 said:
Sry I'm new so I can't post any links but searching "google sync" in google should return correct link in first result.
My suggestion - don't sync mail, it's buggy. Better use IMAP for gmail and sync only contacts / calendar.
If "set up your device..." link is dead (that was my case also) try searching ActiveSync menu for "server source" or something like that (my ROM is localized so I don't know how it's called in English version). When done proceed as in tutorial about google sync. My ROM is WM6.1 but 6.5 should work the same way.
YES I was able to fully sync contacts & calendar that way with my google account. Syncing works both ways and if you set it up correctly it will push any new or updated items almost instantly between account and a phone.
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It works!
I though it tried it but i guess not. Thanks for the reply and welcome to the forums
Android uses its own internal google sync to make sure your contacts and calendar etc are synced with Google's servers.... GOOD
Windows Mobile is ALSO supported by Google who are using Exchange server!!!...you can sync over the air with ActiveSync (m.google.com)... look on Google's support site or search for "Google ActiveSync"... note, Google only supports Contacs, Calendar and Mail sync (push), it does not support tasks or notes.
Works flawlessly for me, except for STUPID HTC messing with the 'notes' field in my contacts. This is a HTC bug, so beware.
So basically, IF you use Google for your contacts and Calendar, you can keep WinMo and Android in perfect sync
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Android uses its own internal google sync to make sure your contacts and calendar etc are synced with Google's servers.... GOOD
Windows Mobile is ALSO supported by Google who are using Exchange server!!!...you can sync over the air with ActiveSync (m.google.com)... look on Google's support site or search for "Google ActiveSync"... note, Google only supports Contacs, Calendar and Mail sync (push), it does not support tasks or notes.
Works flawlessly for me, except for STUPID HTC messing with the 'notes' field in my contacts. This is a HTC bug, so beware.
So basically, IF you use Google for your contacts and Calendar, you can keep WinMo and Android in perfect sync
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I just tried it using this link which shows the instructions on how to do it... but incase your are having syncin problems after followin the instructions uncheck the tasks option when asked wht you want to sync....
So in other words your contacts and your calendar will be in sync
Hey all, i'm going from my winmo 6.5 install on my Touch Pro to the android system on the Evo(i've never used android before. i'm very excited!) whats the best way to transfer contacts, sms, mms, bookmarks, favorites etc to the android from winmo? in the past i would just use sprite mobile backup in conjunction with windows MyPhone service to transfer to the new winmo phone.
how does it work between two different OSes?
thanks!!
I too am in the same situation. My wife just went from WinMO 6.5 to Android (got a Hero, decided she didn't need the evo) and she ended up manually putting her contacts into google. Seemed like a pain.
I searched around and there are some paid apps out there to sync outlook and google, but I am not going to be to only do it once (abandoning outlook after this). Theres a sync plugin for outlook that google made, but it seems like you might need an exchange server in order to use.
I think there is a way to export your contacts into .csv and then import into google but that doesnt sound too great either (although better than doing it manually lol).
Anyone know of a good app to sync contacts and calendar from outlook to google (at least just for one time)?
You can use activesync on your winmo phone to sync your contacts and calendar to your gmail account, then when you get the evo, use the same gmail account to sync it all with that
backup your contacts to your google account from winmo, google has an exchange server you can sync using. do it right on the phone, search the winmo forums for exactly how, i did it over 6 months ago when the hero came out so i dont remember.
davebu said:
backup your contacts to your google account from winmo, google has an exchange server you can sync using. do it right on the phone, search the winmo forums for exactly how, i did it over 6 months ago when the hero came out so i dont remember.
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You're right, that probably would have been a good way. Unfortunately my HTC FUZE has died and I am on an oldschool smartphone (Cingular 2125, HTC Faraday, many other names) and I don't know if it has exchange/google sync support in its activesync.
Any software-solution ideas?
I use exchange server to sync all my data. If you dont have access to a exchange server then sync with google then resync with google on your android phone.
I am in the same boat. Unfortunately I dont want to merge gmail info with my phone. I was thinking about Sprite Migrate.... anyone use before?
http://www.spritesoftware.com/products/migrate/how-does-it-work-
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well, i can't get the google sync to work, so i'm going to give sprite a shot
sprite migrate looks interesting, is it free? All this research seems pretty time consuming, might just export to csv and manually input callendar lol.
would love just a simple sync from outlook to google... sigh...
Same here just made the switch from WM to Android (Sprint Hero) two weeks ago and couldn't be anymore happier. Android is fun, easy to learn and very customizable. Like all the above post, switching over contacts (not needed the other stuff) to gmail was super easy and save plenty of times. For me Android is here to stay and hopefully you too will learn to like it as much as I did. Good luck!!!
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Same here just made the switch from WM to Android (Sprint Hero) two weeks ago and couldn't be anymore happier. Android is fun, easy to learn and very customizable. Like all the above post, switching over contacts (not needed the other stuff) to gmail was super easy and save plenty of times. For me Android is here to stay and hopefully you too will learn to like it as much as I did. Good luck!!!
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could you possibly run me through how you did it? i can't seem to figure it out! i tried using google sync, but it keeps telling me the server is not configured properly
If you have access to Exchange use that, if not use Gmail. Those are the methods I have used for other folks and it works fine.
clearly i need to learn to sync with exchange. last time i tried, it wiped my phone contacts and put all my work email contacts on there instead. whew! more learning!
SilverStone641 said:
clearly i need to learn to sync with exchange. last time i tried, it wiped my phone contacts and put all my work email contacts on there instead. whew! more learning!
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Can I second this, can someone guarantee that if I set up an exchange partnership with google and have it sync contacts/calendar, that it will NOT wipe phone contacts and move googles over?
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Can I second this, can someone guarantee that if I set up an exchange partnership with google and have it sync contacts/calendar, that it will NOT wipe phone contacts and move googles over?
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if you figure out how to sync with google can you please let a brother know how you did it? google's help docs are no help
SilverStone641 said:
if you figure out how to sync with google can you please let a brother know how you did it? google's help docs are no help
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Well, its part of activesync.
Go to activesync on your phone, menu, add server source
server addy is m.google.com (and requires ssl)
username put FULL email addy (i.e. [email protected], you need the @gmail (or your server, some are googlemail, etc).com part)
then pick what you want to sync
you should be ok, the only thing I am worried about is if it replaces your phone contacts with its own or merges the 2, I might find out soon though... would just like someone to confirm with me
i tried that and it would start to sync then give me an error saying "the exchange server is not properly configured" and wouldn't go anywhere from there
When you are on the last activesync screen where you select what to sync, (contacts, calender, e-mail, tasks), Select Menu at bottom right. Select Advanced. In the top drop down select "Keep the item on my device". I just synced to my gmail contacts, which was empty, and it worked fine. I did have to try it several times to get it to work but now that its set up it works well.
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When you are on the last activesync screen where you select what to sync, (contacts, calender, e-mail, tasks), Select Menu at bottom right. Select Advanced. In the top drop down select "Keep the item on my device". I just synced to my gmail contacts, which was empty, and it worked fine. I did have to try it several times to get it to work but now that its set up it works well.
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did you have to modify any settings in your gmail account to enable this? or does every account support this by default?? i'm still getting "exchange server is not configured properly" and i'm on my 5th try
http://superuser.com/questions/3875...mbers-contacts-from-windows-mobile-to-android
Setup a Funambol account at http://my.funambol.com
Download the Funambol CAB install file to your Windows Mobile device (that is actually running Windows Mobile. You can get the CAB file by going to the email tab in your Funambol portal and selecting download)
Install Funambol (onto Window's Mobile)
Sync your contacts with the Funambol server by launching Funambol and entering your Funambol portal account information
Download the Funambol Android application (from Funambol Forge)
Put the .apk file on your SD card in the /Storage Card/AndroidApps folder. If this folder doesn't exist, create it.
Boot into Android by running Android from your program menu or by manually running haret.exe
Once in Android, bring up the Application menu.
Open the Funambol application.
Press the menu key and tap on Settings.
Enter your Funambol portal information.
Click Sync contacts and let it sync your contacts.
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Just got my phone! Looked through the user guide and didn't see anything that tells me how to bring my outlook contact and calendar to the phone.
I do not want anything to go to the cloud, and I don't use exchange. I just want a simple window XP outlook to Samsung Galaxy S sync.
I came across a program called the Missing Sync but it cost $50 adding 10% to the phone cost!!! Something so basic should come working out of the box to be honest without further cost.
Is there any free program that you guys have tried and found working?
Install the Samsung Kies application, should do the trick.
On my side I have an exzchange server and I wanted also to sync the calendar
And it didn't work with the native exhcange sync with the calendar app
So I used the google calendar sync software to sync the outlook calendar with the google calendar
Then you can use the native sync between the phone and google calendar which works fine
Having exchange or not shoud not change anything
Isn't google calendar usage means surrendering my private data to the cloud?
What about contact information?
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On my side I have an exzchange server and I wanted also to sync the calendar
And it didn't work with the native exhcange sync with the calendar app
So I used the google calendar sync software to sync the outlook calendar with the google calendar
Then you can use the native sync between the phone and google calendar which works fine
Having exchange or not shoud not change anything
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Install the Samsung Kies application, should do the trick.
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How does this works? How do I first sync outlook to Kiev?
Not sure what you mean by the cloud but I guess the answer is yes
I must confess that strangely the contacts are well sync with the exchange server so I did'nt check other solutions ...
I thought the meaning of cloud is clear, but if the answer is yes then I'm not prepared to let Google have my personal information.
nicoloco said:
Not sure what you mean by the cloud but I guess the answer is yes
I must confess that strangely the contacts are well sync with the exchange server so I did'nt check other solutions ...
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Have already tried the following:
1) Android-Sync - does not work.
2) CompanionLink USB - does not work
3) Sync2 - does not work
This is very frustrating. I still can't bring in my contact and calendar from my iPhone to Android.
Anybody knows how that can be done? (No Cloud please). I cannot believe that after 3 years, Android is still so raw with missing basic functionalities like this without having to pay USD$50 for missing sync (assuming that it even works)
I've sync'd my outlook contacts\calendar through the Kies software. You should be able to connect your phone to Kies then click on the phone icon to show the options for sync of calendar and contacts.
Have to admit it's pretty rubbish functionality compared to the HTC sync app and activesync. Can't get it to auto sync when the phone is connected it's a manual job every time.
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I've sync'd my outlook contacts\calendar through the Kies software. You should be able to connect your phone to Kies then click on the phone icon to show the options for sync of calendar and contacts.
Have to admit it's pretty rubbish functionality compared to the HTC sync app and activesync. Can't get it to auto sync when the phone is connected it's a manual job every time.
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As Mike mentioned just use the Outlook sync option in Kies software, it worked flawlessly for me.
If you like to sync direct with Exchange Server, there is RoadSync: http://www.dataviz.com/products/roadsync/android/
[email protected] said:
If you like to sync direct with Exchange Server, there is RoadSync: http://www.dataviz.com/products/roadsync/android/
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I'm not using exchange. Just outlook on the PC.
Looks like Android fails miserably in this area. Noway I will let Google force me to surrender my private information to them in the cloud.
Looking more and more like the only way is to manually rekey all the entries? Or perhaps I would go back to iPhone 4 after all.
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I'm not using exchange. Just outlook on the PC.
Looks like Android fails miserably in this area. Noway I will let Google force me to surrender my private information to them in the cloud.
Looking more and more like the only way is to manually rekey all the entries? Or perhaps I would go back to iPhone 4 after all.
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There is some more products left:
- The Missing Sync for Android: http://www.markspace.com/products/android/missing-sync-android.html
- 4SmartPhone: http://4smartphone.net/Home/AndroidHome/tabid/74/Default.aspx
Or you have to wait the FroYo, it might be here in the August-September?
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There is some more products left:
- The Missing Sync for Android: http://www.markspace.com/products/android/missing-sync-android.html
- 4SmartPhone: http://4smartphone.net/Home/AndroidHome/tabid/74/Default.aspx
Or you have to wait the FroYo, it might be here in the August-September?
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FroYo?? This is the first I've heard of any Outlook syncing coming. Where did you hear that?
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FroYo?? This is the first I've heard of any Outlook syncing coming. Where did you hear that?
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From here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.2-highlights.html
Exchange support
Improved security with the addition of numeric pin or alpha-numeric password options to unlock device. Exchange administrators can enforce password policy across devices.
Remote wipe: Exchange administrators can remotely reset the device to factory defaults to secure data in case device is lost or stolen.
Exchange Calendars are now supported in the Calendar application.
Auto-discovery: you just need to know your user-name and password to easily set up and sync an Exchange account (available for Exchange 2007 and higher).
Global Address Lists look-up is now available in the Email application, enabling users to auto-complete recipient names from the directory.
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I'm not using exchange. Just outlook on the PC.
Looks like Android fails miserably in this area. Noway I will let Google force me to surrender my private information to them in the cloud.
Looking more and more like the only way is to manually rekey all the entries? Or perhaps I would go back to iPhone 4 after all.
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You have been told in like 4 posts here that you can use Kies to get your Outlook contacts and calendar. Kies is the official Samsung software for using the phone to connect to the computer.
So what is the problem?
It is not a geat piece of software, but it will do the trick for you.
Have you tried this? -> http://www.daveswebsite.com/software/gsync/
After long researching, only free method to sync contacts and calendar (and I do this) is to get gmail account. Export contacts and calendar in csv form ro PC and import it in gmail account. Till I find another free solution how to sync it, I'm using this method each day I leave my office.It takes not more than one minute. I know it is not confortable (been used to WM syncing), but it is only free way so far...
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I've finally got it done with Samsung Kies. Wasn't smooth sailing at all. Had to remove the contact group before I managed to bring every contact over. I still can't bring the calendar ovef yet. During sync, the progress bar isn't moving. I had similar problem with contact but later it mysteriously completed successfully without me doing anything different.
Manage to bring the music and videos overs with only some if the album artwork. Playlist did not sync over for some strange reasons.
poolcin said:
Have you tried this? -> http://www.daveswebsite.com/software/gsync/
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Not yet, but I do not want my data going into the cloud, so I won't use this method. Thanks for your reply anyway.
Hi All
After I moved to Android (And very happy I did) I am looking to upgrade to 2.3.2. After I did I am not able to sync with outlook. I used HTC SYNC.
It there something I am doing wrong or is there a other app I can use.
Thank you in advance
The best thing to do in this situation is to read the Forum Rules.
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The best thing to do in this situation is to read the Forum Rules.
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and after that install nitrodesk touchdown (exchange client for android)
Stop syncing with Outlook.
I recommend, open GMAIL account, then sync with GMAIL instead, and if you want to sync back to Outlook, download googlesync for outlook.
You can try this:
http://www.android-sync.com/
It uses ADB to sync.
However, connecting an Android phone to a computer is somewhat waste of time, everything can be done wirelessly including charging nowadays anyways.
MyPhoneExplorer
I recommend MyPhoneExplorer to sync Android builds with Outlook. Using it since it came out and it works great. There's even WLAN syncing supported (you need a plugin from the Market do be able to use WLAN). Also available from Market. Great software and comfortable as hell. Only downside: No Outlook category support.
Cheers, Olioaglio
Olioaglio said:
I recommend MyPhoneExplorer to sync Android builds with Outlook. Using it since it came out and it works great. There's even WLAN syncing supported (you need a plugin from the Market do be able to use WLAN). Also available from Market. Great software and comfortable as hell. Only downside: No Outlook category support.
Cheers, Olioaglio
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+1, good program
If you use Outlook and sync on a work pc in an environment which is locked down and you can't just install all of these apps being suggested, just try re-installing HTC Sync and the HTC drivers. Works for me.
I'll assume you don't have Exchange. If you do, then just sync directly with Exchange. I you prefer all the benefits of having an Exchange account but want it for personal use, Microsoft now gives ActiveSync/Exchange support with all Hotmail accounts. Just get a hotmail account.
Gmail account is good for personal use, but I prefer all the interactivity that Microsoft has.
If you just want to sync, I'll second the vote for MyPhone Explorer
Any ideas why the email app won't sync? Im signed in but it just says "action required to sync email" and then links me to the google play store to download outlook?
Blaalad12 said:
Any ideas why the email app won't sync? Im signed in but it just says "action required to sync email" and then links me to the google play store to download outlook?
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While perhaps a different issue--the link-y to Play Store / download Outlook thing is strange--the email sync / notification issues were discussed a bit here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/gmail-push-notification-issues-t3595024 .
(FWIW, I've been using Outlook recently as the best email client that works with regular Gmail (not Google Apps) with the option to turn off conversation view. TypeApp / Blue Mail is another, but MS finally has Outlook doing a respectable job, after many months of false starts with the app.)
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Any ideas why the email app won't sync? Im signed in but it just says "action required to sync email" and then links me to the google play store to download outlook?
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I just got my S8+ today and experienced the same issue. I added my Outlook.com as Exchange Active Sync account to get calendar and contacts synced on the phone too.
This results in the "action required to sync email" message in your inbox, which encourages you to download the Outlook app. If you read the email closely, towards the end is a link to click if you don't want to use the Outlook app. Click on that link and it will take you to a page where the Outlook team acknowledges that you don't want to use the app, and your email/calendar/contacts will sync with the Samsung apps quite happily.
It is insane to go thru these hoops to get full syncing...if you go thru the Outlook app, the sync is only one way too. I wouldn't mind if the Outlook app for Android was as graceful as the iOS version...
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I just got my S8+ today and experienced the same issue. I added my Outlook.com as Exchange Active Sync account to get calendar and contacts synced on the phone too.
This results in the "action required to sync email" message in your inbox, which encourages you to download the Outlook app. If you read the email closely, towards the end is a link to click if you don't want to use the Outlook app. Click on that link and it will take you to a page where the Outlook team acknowledges that you don't want to use the app, and your email/calendar/contacts will sync with the Samsung apps quite happily.
It is insane to go thru these hoops to get full syncing...if you go thru the Outlook app, the sync is only one way too. I wouldn't mind if the Outlook app for Android was as graceful as the iOS version...
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As you say - it's insane how difficult this stuff is. I thought it was bad enough when I set EAS syncing on an HTC 10 but this is even more convoluted. Why, if you set up an EAS account and select Contact and Calendar syncing, does it not just happen and allow syncing with any Contact or Calendar app! To hide the steps to enable it to an Email that isn't easily discoverable and has nothing to do with EAS is "bonkers" .
THANK YOU!!!!
I saw the link on the bottom you referred to, but my technology-illiterate self ignored it because I didn't think it would apply to what I was trying to do. But, lo and behold, I clicked on it, restarted my phone, and poof - there was all the email that previously wouldn't sync.
Thank you SO MUCH and Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you!!