Sync Outlook 365 (email, contacts, calendar and notes) with android phone

Anonymous
2013-08-12T20:47:18+00:00

I have a home subscription to Office 365 that I use on my Windows 7 laptop and a Samsung Galaxy S3 (Android 4.1.1).  I am not on a work server using Exchange, just my own GMail address.  I am wondering if there is a way for my phone to sync with my Office 365 Outlook instance so that it automatically syncs email, calendar, contacts and notes.  Thanks!

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-08-13T15:22:15+00:00

    There is no software that I am aware of that does a good job of this.  This is one of the reasons I am trialing Office 365, to have a seamless experience across all my devices.  It appears if I had a Windows phone this could be done.  I was hoping to get the Office 365 experience on my Android phone.  The "Office Mobile" app allows me to open an Excel, Word or PP file; but no Outlook support.

    There are instructions on the MS 365 support site that states :

    "You can accessemail, instant messaging, documents, and other Office 365 services from your mobile phone or tablet. Supported devices include Windows Phone, iPhone and iPad, Android Phone, Nokia (Symbian OS), and BlackBerry® devices."

    This is followed by:

    "Links to instructions for setting up your mobile device are included here and in the Office 365 portal. Go toSettings  >Office 365 settings > Get started > Phone & tablet. Or, go to Software > Phone & tablet and then choose your device."


    Question 1:  Per the previous paragraph, where are these "Settings"?


    Question 2:  Also on this same page there is the paragraph below.  Can I follow these instructions and set up an "exchange" account on my phone to access these features?


    Set up email on an Android phone or tablet

    You can connect to your Office 365 or other Exchange-based email on an Android phone or tablet. When you set up an Exchange account on your Android, you’ll be able to access and synchronize your email, calendar, and contacts. If you only want to use email, you can set up POP or IMAP email on an Android. If you have a different device, see Phone and tablet setup reference. If you’re having trouble connecting your device after following these steps, see What else to I need to know? at the end of this article.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-08-13T13:31:02+00:00

    Hello,

    Outlook always plays a passive role when syncing with a handheld device since it doesn’t include any feature to control sync settings. All sync settings need to be adjusted using the software which acts as an interface to connect the handheld device with Outlook.

    Did you install the sync software? If not, install the same and follow the on screen instructions on how to sync with and Outlook and see if it helps.

    For further assistance with synchronization, you may check with the device manufacturer.

    Hope this information helps you. In case you need further assistance, reply to us and I’ll be happy to assist you.

    Thank you

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