Purpose & Scope

This article will explain how to synchronize an Android device with an MDaemon user's contacts wirelessly. This will use the device's native applications without the need for third party software.

Procedure

ActiveSync Implementation Requirement

WARNING: When you enable ActiveSync for MDaemon the first time:

• It will wipe your existing contact and calendar data and replace it with your MDaemon data. Therefore, be sure you have a complete back up of your device before synchronizing the first time. You can consult your device’s manual for instructions on how to back up your device.
• All first time syncs with ActiveSync will be a one way sync from the server to the device! After the initial syncronization, the sync will become two way.
• ActiveSync is a web-service extension, and will not work if your web- server (such as WorldClient) is not running on port 80 (for http) and/or port 443 (for https). ActiveSync will not work on other ports.

1. On the Android home screen, touch the Application button (the four-by-four series of squares) to bring up the list of installed applications on the phone.
   
    
2. Touch Contacts
   
    
3. Press the Menu key or touch Menu (Depending on your device).
   
    
4. Touch Accounts
   
    
5. Touch Add account
   
    
6. In the Email Address field, enter the email address for your account.
7. In the Password field, enter the password for your account.
8. Touch Next
   
    
9. On the Server settings page, fill in the following fields:
   • Domain\Username: Your email address with the domain first, followed by your email address. (example: domain.com\username)
   • Password: Enter your password
   • Server: Make sure the information listed is the hostname for the MDaemon server  @ webmail.gozonehosting.com.
10. Uncheck Use secure connection (SSL) unless required.
11. Touch Next
    
     
12. In the Email checking frequency drop-down menu, set it to Never.
    Note: The current implementation of ActiveSync in MDaemon does not support synchronization of Email.
13. Disable Notify me when email arrives.
    Note: The current implementation of ActiveSync in MDaemon does not support synchronization of Email.
14. Verify Sync calendar from this account and Sync contacts from this account are enabled (not all devices support both features).
15. Touch Next
    
     
16. Name the account as desired (example: MDaemon Contacts)
17. Touch Done
    
     

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The device operating system (OS) and models may vary. If your device OS or model varies from this article, please contact GoZone Hosting for further assistance.