Outlook Mobile for Android Sync Settings?

Anonymous
2015-12-05T13:01:48+00:00

I just installed Outlook Mobile for work as my company moved to Office 365.

Here's my question, whenever I have previously used Outlook there was a setting option to sync email at specific intervals such as every 5 minutes, every hour, manual sync, etc. I can't find this setting any longer.

Where did it go? Thanks!

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Anonymous
2015-12-06T11:33:58+00:00

Hello,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting your query.

I would like to inform you that the sync interval  cannot be set for the Outlook application on android phone. Outlook sync automatically whenever it is connected to internet, it can be also sync by swiping the screen downwards.

I hope the above information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance.

Thank you.

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-02-08T17:57:44+00:00

    Agreed.  I have no need for a constant stream of emails.  I would rather it just syncs every evening,  and save whatever minimal amount battery this wastes.  

    Frankly,  I may just uninstall and rely on the  office portal website.  The search functionality is drastically better there anyways.  

    At least the Gmail app is smart enough not to bother me with junk mail...

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-11-19T19:48:57+00:00

    "I would like to inform you that the sync interval  cannot be set for the Outlook application on android phone. Outlook sync automatically whenever it is connected to internet, it can be also sync by swiping the screen downwards. "

    I gather that this means that when I'm out of country and data roaming, I can't stop Outlook from consuming my data?  Even though I don't want it to?  So I'd have to disable it or delete it?

    "I'd like to inform that your decision to disable this feature is brain-dead."

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-12-06T14:27:08+00:00

    Thank you! Is there any reason why this option was removed? It would be nice to have the ability to choose sync settings again.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-10-19T19:18:20+00:00

    Thank you for this answer,

    This is clearly an issue.

    This app empties my battery by constantly refreshing. During the day, I do not need access to my emails from my cellphone since I'm working on my computer, and even at night I just need to refresh my inbox on my phone only when I actually decide to check for new messages. This option is available on every other email app for a good reason.

    Can you please follow up on this?

    Thanks,

    Cyril

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