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Hi guys,
got a little question.
I have got a exchange 2003 running which i sync to at home, which is all well and good, but i REALLY need my works outlook/exchange Calender syncing to my device too.
Now as far as i can make out this isnt possible. is there some sort of hack/workaround/3rd party hack for me to be able to do this? I cannot use Exchange sync with work because they are only using 5.5 and wont allow me access even if it did work.
any advice much appriciated.
How about just setting activesync up using the option "sync with 2 computers" Would this do it for you or must you do it remotely?
well yes this is the only other option i could think of, but that means i have to use rubbish pop3 to collect my home emails.
any other ideas?
OK, but I guess that I am not sure why you would have to use POP at home... Why not have the work machine and the home machine both use their separate exchange profiles, and activive sync the device to each one? Unless your home and work PC is a single unit that you share. I am probably missing something in what you are trying to achieve....
Your other option may be to look at using i Anywhere's "Pylon Anywhere" product, that provides some enhanced syncing capabilities and 'push' e-mail to the PPC device.
i would activesync to each one... if... the XDA's OS supported syncing to 2 exchange activesync's.. and if exchange 5.5 had any sort of mobile integration.
Mmmm...well I guess the way I work around it is that I have my mail eyc downloaded form exchange to the PC's and stored there. That way its only a local synce with each on the PC's. Does that make sense or am I still missing something...?
Is there an application (other than MS Outlook via ActiveSync) that allows you to load the PIM file onto your PC and update/edit via the PC?
Please don't say use ActiveSync. I have not been able to Sync since 9/06. I have posted my ActiveSync problem (many times) on this site and on HowardForums and have not resolved it. Thank you in advance.
nope.. there aint
furian said:
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Thank you for your reply. However, I would still like to find another solution to edit/change my PIM on my PC with a specific application as I store my PIM backup on my 1Gb Card. Thanks again!
asctony said:
Is there an application (other than MS Outlook via ActiveSync) that allows you to load the PIM file onto your PC and update/edit via the PC?
Please don't say use ActiveSync. I have not been able to Sync since 9/06. I have posted my ActiveSync problem (many times) on this site and on HowardForums and have not resolved it. Thank you in advance.
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Ok, this isn't exactly what you asked for but there are some other options... You can use SyncML to sync your contacts, address book, tasks with a remote server (depending on the service you sync with is whether you can edit it on the server). To do this though, requires you to find a SyncML Client for PPC (since its not built into Windows Mobile (stupid Microsoft who thinks the entire world lives on Outlook and Exchange)). I've only used Sythesis SyncML (Its what we use in my company to sync with our servers). This is not a free program, but the basic version is only like $25. You can google to see if you can find other clients.
Then you need a server to sync with. Here's a couple I've heard about (and are supposed to be free). I've never used them myself so can't comment on how well they work:
http://www.o-sync.com/
https://zyb.com/
If you use Google for Calendar (I don't think it does address book) you can use:
https://www.goosync.com/
This (from the pictures) appears to be the Synthesis client (probably modified for GooSync). Not sure if you can customize it for other services or if it will only do calendar as I haven't installed it.
Again, I know its not exactly what you asked for, but it is a way to sync outside of the USB cable. My company uses Oracle Collabsuite (seeing how I work for Oracle, that makes sense ) and I use SyncML all the time on my Cingular 8125 via Synthesis SyncML client. Works great (most of the time) and allows me to keep my calendar, tasks, and contacts sync'd with no attachment to a PC (so I can sync in my car, while in a waiting room, or wherever).
mfrazzz said:
Ok, this isn't exactly what you asked for but there are some other options... You can use SyncML to sync your contacts, address book, tasks with a remote server (depending on the service you sync with is whether you can edit it on the server). To do this though, requires you to find a SyncML Client for PPC (since its not built into Windows Mobile (stupid Microsoft who thinks the entire world lives on Outlook and Exchange)). I've only used Sythesis SyncML (Its what we use in my company to sync with our servers). This is not a free program, but the basic version is only like $25. You can google to see if you can find other clients.
Then you need a server to sync with. Here's a couple I've heard about (and are supposed to be free). I've never used them myself so can't comment on how well they work:
http://www.o-sync.com/
https://zyb.com/
If you use Google for Calendar (I don't think it does address book) you can use:
https://www.goosync.com/
This (from the pictures) appears to be the Synthesis client (probably modified for GooSync). Not sure if you can customize it for other services or if it will only do calendar as I haven't installed it.
Again, I know its not exactly what you asked for, but it is a way to sync outside of the USB cable. My company uses Oracle Collabsuite (seeing how I work for Oracle, that makes sense ) and I use SyncML all the time on my Cingular 8125 via Synthesis SyncML client. Works great (most of the time) and allows me to keep my calendar, tasks, and contacts sync'd with no attachment to a PC (so I can sync in my car, while in a waiting room, or wherever).
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Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to provide a possible solution for my request. I will look into this and see if it will be a viable solution.
I was hoping that I could find a quick solution such as an application that would allow me to download a PIM file and edit it on my PC. However, I can see that there is no such thing at the present time.
Thank you again for your time and effort. I greatly appreciate it!
TonynMI
Is the Oracle calendar sometimes called "Corporate Calendar"?
A non-techy friend of mine asked me if she could sync her work PIM to an 8125 (they use what she calls "Corporate Calendar" at work... goggling seems to imply it _might_ be from Oracle, but I'm still not sure)....
This was the thread I could find that seems close... I've had a hard time getting much more info from her, as she's really not technical (but still trying to figure out what I can for her).
Thanks,
Mike
Well now that there are all the various ways to sync Google Calendar with windows mobile devices, I'm convinced there must be a way to do the same with Windows Live Calendar (plus I think they both use the .ics format) Anybody who's familiar with this type of app, can you give us some direction?
Thanks!
MJB
You need to add one more option to the poll:
"No, but I would if it could sync OTA with my WinMo phone!"
B/c that is where I am at right now. Until it can OTA sync with my phone, I need to stick with Exchange for my calendar.
Ideally, WM6.1 would add support for multiple calendars and WL Calendar would add OTA sync. Syncing both a Work and Personal calendar OTA would be the hotness.
I feel you...I was implying that this solution would sync over the air. I seriously have never synced with my desktop. I use hotmail, so windows live (in its current state) can handle email and contacts over the air just fine. Now if only we could get the calendar functionality going! Thanks for the reply and hopefully this will continue to pique the interest of other readers.
MJB
I feel like I could also live with some desktop app that can sync my windows live calendar with an exchange account, then access it through direct push. I've read about a product called Calgoo http://www.calgoo.com that apparently can sync Google Calendar with an exchange server...does this sound like a possibility?
MJB
Bump? Anyone? Bueller?
This is a frustration of mine as well...one of the key components to the "Outlook" suite is calendaring, and that is the one component they have purposely left out so far. From what I have read about Microsoft's new Sync framework, I suspect that it has something to do with the launch of that new product and the impact it will have on the direction of Microsoft's mobile/disconnected computing offerings...
That said, it still doesn't address my needs today...the answer to mbial's question at the start is simply no...This has frustrated me to the point where I was going to write an application to handle this, however I ran into a wall when I discovered that the Windows Live API explicitly excludes a WL Calendar interface. So for now I am resorting to painful manual .ics exports and syncing with Outlook...no OTA yet...
MoonMan,
Despite the Windows Live API excluding a calendar interface, I don't believe all of the gCal syncing solutions explicitly rely on Google APIs. Take a look at solutions like these:
http://oggsync.com/index.php/windows-mobile-documentation/detailed-feature-chart/
or
http://www.goosync.com/
which permit full two-way syncing with no middle-man server. GCal and Windows Live Calendars aren't all that different in features or functionality, so I have to believe that this is a possibility. Keep the ideas flowing!
Best,
MJB
Here are 3 examples of open-source gCal sync solutions...anyone want to take a look at the code and see if we can repurpose these apps for Windows Live Calendar?
http://rareedge.com/gmobilesync/
http://www.ts0.com/pocketgcal/
http://iterat.ive.ly/index.php/projects/gcalendarsync
Thanks as always,
MJB
One more thing...
After scouring MSDN and dev.live.com I have learned that the Live Calendar APIs are not, in fact, available yet. This is surprising considering one of the developers stated that the API was coming soon way back in April of 07. Sucks.
MJB
Are there some new information? (Sync Windows Live Calendar would be a great feature.. if we cant sync, i dont know for what the calendar should be.)
greets blackx
Can I ask why you haven't tried using Outlook 07 for hotmail :S maybe that might solve your problems and let you sync the calendar. Don't flame me if I missed something or this is a stupid suggestion because I didn't totally comprehend the situation D:
Kraize92 said:
Can I ask why you haven't tried using Outlook 07 for hotmail :S maybe that might solve your problems and let you sync the calendar. Don't flame me if I missed something or this is a stupid suggestion because I didn't totally comprehend the situation D:
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I have Outlook 2003, but i dont use it.
I like to be portable (i use the http webinterface..) so i can check emails all over the world.. my calendar would be available for my messenger contacts, and i dont have to install/use more software then i really need.
(sorry, but i dont like to use outlook, its a nice program but i think web-based application would be the future..)
greets mike
The goal here is to sync over the air, not using a desktop. There has been some progress made though, as Windows Live Wave 3 is being rolled out and it's possible the Calendar APIs are now available. Also, I've been in contact with Thomas Wetzel of SynchPST. He is going to try and make the next version of SynchPST compatible with Microsoft Office Outlook Connecter, which would allow those of us with exchange accounts to use desktop outlook/exchange to have proper push of our Windows Live services (although this would require you leave outlook running on a computer at all times, it would be a big step in the right direction.) Take a look at our conversation:
Original Email:
I recently stumbled upon your product SynchPST because I am looking for a way to synchronize my Windows Live Hotmail account with my hosted exchange account. Presently your tool is able to read and sync the data file for my exchange account, however, it is unable to read the data file for Office Outlook Connecter (which is how I retrieve my hotmail into my outlook.) Is there any possibility of adding this functionality to SynchPST so it can read/sync data stores generated by the Outlook Connector? This would be HUGE for many people and I would be happy to pay a premium over your standard and professional products for this feature. Thanks in advance and I hope to hear a response from you soon.
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Thank you for your reply.
I downloaded Outlook Connector and could reproduce this behavior. I will try to implement the synchronization of a Windows Live account in the next releases.
Regards
Thomas Wetzel
Wisco
Synchronize your Outlooks
www.synchpst.com
Let's hope there's some progress on this front for those of us using Windows Live services!
MJB
google Windows Live Essentials and Windows Live Sync.
or rather, check out www.liveside.net
MS is releasing a new Windows Mobile client that will utilize this client for over the air sync of contacts, mail, calendar, and more. just a heads up for everyone wondering
any progress?
its been nearly a year, is it not possible to ota sync with live calender?
It sucks. I want OTA syncing of my calendar. Its the only reason my phone even gets plugged into my computer anymore.
www.google.com/sync
http://sn1-p1.myphone.microsoft.com/mkweb/Start.po?mkt=en-US
Live Framework CTP
Well, I hadn't checked back into this in a while, but it turns out that the Live Framework Community Technology Preview (CTP) was released in mid-March and DOES have access to calendar functions. Has anyone taken a look at this?
http://dev.live.com/liveframework/
Best,
MJB
Hi,
First I hope it’s alright to post this here.
I have been a windows mobile user for years, presently Verizon I760; I really would like to get the Incredible. I have two things that concern me. Any Information or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
1. Will I be able to get outlook and the phone to automatically sync contacts, and calendar (both ways) when I connect it with a usb cable?
2. Will I be able to voice dial with a Bluetooth headset?
I am a small business and normally sync to my work computer and my home laptop. I have no idea what exchange is or if that is an option for me.
Thank you advance for your help.
I am very much in the same boat as you as a long time Windows Mobile user (presently with the XV6900). There are several ways to do what you are asking but as of yet, in my opinion, none are great.
One is CompanionLink (companionlink.com/androidusb/ol-android-usb.html). While it does use a USB cable, it uses its own custom apps for calendar, contacts, and everything else. It is unclear to me at this point how big of an issue that is. For example, if you are trying to make a phone call and all the contacts were imported into this custom program, will it find them?
The next is Missing Sync (markspace.com/products/android/missing-sync-android.html). It does what we both want, importing the data right where it is supposed to go, but they aren't quite there yet. I have been watching this software for months and slowly they add features. For example they just recently added the ability to sync notes. They still don't let you sync Calendar as of yet.
Lastly the backup plan for me at the moment is using Google's own sync software so you will sync your calendar and contacts with Google's website automatically and your phone will get the info from Google. I am not a big fan of this as I don't particularly want my info online and I would rather it go straight to the phone if I happen to be going somewhere with no internet access. Like I couldn't sync my phone if I was abroad.
So, I am waiting for Missing Sync to get done and until then am planning on using Google's service.
As for Bluetooth dialing, I imagine so but I am not sure.
There is also HTC Sync
Deejx! You are my hero. I feel so happily dumb. The description on the HTC website says:
HTC Sync™ lets you synchronize Outlook and Windows Address Book (Outlook Express), contacts and calendar events on your PC with your phone. It also lets you install third-party Android applications on the phone, and the Mobile Network sharing function as well.
PERFECT! Thank you. Wow much better.
HTC Sync seems to be able to Sync Via the USB cable
How ever i ran into a program that syncs stright into Gmail itself.
You can find this and more on my blog http://techadminspot.blogspot.com/2010/04/getting-ready-for-htc-incredible.html
The software that syncs outlook with gmail is called CompanionLink http://www.companionlink.com/
Also Dropbox is working on a Android App to sync files.
No Bluetooth Voice Dial on Android
As far as voice dialing from your bluetooth, Android doesn't support that yet. There are several threads on Googles forum about this including this one: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=1412
Hopefully they'll get it together soon.
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As far as voice dialing from your bluetooth, Android doesn't support that yet. There are several threads on Googles forum about this including this one: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=1412
Hopefully they'll get it together soon.
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lol not likely, it's been open since 2008
HTC sync won't work with Outlook 2010 64 .as of yet. You have to transfer your contacts and Calendar stuff to your gmail account. One way is to download a transfer program via 'trial', then transfer from gmail to phone using HTC sync. Can only verify for Win7 64 and Office 2010 64.
I had been searching for a way to sync my work calendar in Outlook 2007 to Google properly so I can get my work calendar on my phone. Everything I tried would only sync meetings, appointments, etc. which I had created, and not items I had been invited to, or which were created by other people. The following software did a 1st class sync of my contacts and calendar:
CompanionLink
I am still using the trial which is 100% functional for 14 days, and it seems to do exactly what I needed. Thought I would share this with you. It's expensive to buy after trial, but if it continues to auto sync OK for me, I will be buying it.
If its a work calendar, I am assuming they use Exchange. Why not connect to the Exchange server directly?
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If its a work calendar, I am assuming they use Exchange. Why not connect to the Exchange server directly?
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Can't, company blocks Android ATM because it's not secure enough, otherwise I would do that. If you have BB or iPhone you can connect to exchange..........Android phone is SOL until possibly 3.0.
<edit> That's for company I work for and not a general statement. Every form of media I use from laptop HDD to thumb drives is encrypted.
I can't post a link but you can try syncing your outlook with google calendar. search for "sync with Microsoft outlook" on the Google calendar help and you'll find it quickly. a small little software that does magic!
or search for "Google Calendar sync" software...
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Can't, company blocks Android ATM because it's not secure enough, otherwise I would do that. If you have BB or iPhone you can connect to exchange..........Android phone is SOL until possibly 3.0.
<edit> That's for company I work for and not a general statement. Every form of media I use from laptop HDD to thumb drives is encrypted.
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Same with the company I work for so I use Google Calendar sync and it works perfectly.
I did use Companion Link initially, and actually they will even return your money if you decide that you don't need it within 90 days (don't remember exactly) . It is very useful if you sync Tasks, contacts, etc with Outlook, similar to what DM does for BB or Active Sync for WM.
If you want just the calendar then go for the Google Calendar Sync.
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I can't post a link but you can try syncing your outlook with google calendar. search for "sync with Microsoft outlook" on the Google calendar help and you'll find it quickly. a small little software that does magic!
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or search for "Google Calendar sync" software...
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If you read the OP you would see I am offering up a way to do this, not asking how to do it! This software runs on my laptop and does sync Outlook with Google calendar! The Google sync application doesn't work worth a snuff.
charlyee said:
Same with the company I work for so I use Google Calendar sync and it works perfectly.
I did use Companion Link initially, and actually they will even return your money if you decide that you don't need it within 90 days (don't remember exactly) . It is very useful if you sync Tasks, contacts, etc with Outlook, similar to what DM does for BB or Active Sync for WM.
If you want just the calendar then go for the Google Calendar Sync.
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Google's calendar sync isn't very good, and is poorly supported. I agree with you regarding Companion Link, and it has worked flawlessly for me since I started using it.
Thanks for sharing your experience CaelanT!
I've heard a lot good things about CompanionLink but can anyone confirm if there is a lag in opening the Deja apps (i.e., DejaContacts, DejaCalendar)?
Since you're not using the native contacts or calendar on your device, can you simply remove these icons from your homescreen and replace them with the CompanionLink DejaContacts?
Well, Google Calendar Sync works perfectly well for me!
Nickerz said:
Thanks for sharing your experience CaelanT!
I've heard a lot good things about CompanionLink but can anyone confirm if there is a lag in opening the Deja apps (i.e., DejaContacts, DejaCalendar)?
Since you're not using the native contacts or calendar on your device, can you simply remove these icons from your homescreen and replace them with the CompanionLink DejaContacts?
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This I can't tell you. I haven't messed with that.
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Pat123 said:
Well, Google Calendar Sync works perfectly well for me!
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Google has come out with a new version since I originally posted this. It still does not sync my meetings correctly. There are several known issues with this and outlook, exchange, meeting room manager, etc.
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CaelanT said:
Google has come out with a new version since I originally posted this. It still does not sync my meetings correctly. There are several known issues with this and outlook, exchange, meeting room manager, etc.
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Google Calendar Sync has been working fine for me. I'm on Exchange.
bleuiko said:
Google Calendar Sync has been working fine for me. I'm on Exchange.
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You have the meeting room manager add on?
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We do not use Exchange, but I do use Outlook on my desktop. I use funambol to sync calendar & contacts (inc photos), both ways. It has options to sync files too. You need a client on the PC/laptop running Outlook and an Android client.
It's free so maybe also worth considering.
I want to be able to sync between the Atrix and my PC, without going to Google Calender. I don't trust Google's contacts and calenders since I have read so many issues with them. Plus they are on the net, which means they can be hacked.
I will have to try CompanionLink and Funambol. When I initially set up Google Contacts from my old phone (Tilt) to the Android via Google, they got really scrambled. It was done at the store using their standard automated routine. So now I am real leary of Google's Calender and Contacts.
I tried many of these sync programs. I use tasks and notes, beside contacts and calendar. Just about evey program I found had issues. I finally found VCOrganizer Pro. It is a nice little package. It has it's own contacts, calendar, tasks and notes applications. It syncs with it's own applications and the native Google contacts and calendar applications also if you desire. It will sync with more than one PC and keeps the items seperate. This is great for people who like the seperation. I however like to keep the contacts and calendar in sync on both my personal and work PCs. I contacted Vecal about this and they said this is an improvement they are working on now and should be out soon. Right now, I sync my Atrix with my home PC and use my old Windows Mobile phone to keep my home PC in sync with my work PC, Once Vecal let me sync with both PCs and keep both in sync, it will be perfect.
dlweston said:
I tried many of these sync programs. I use tasks and notes, beside contacts and calendar. Just about evey program I found had issues. I finally found VCOrganizer Pro.
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I'll give the free version a try before I think about buying.
Cheers!