I tried the touchdown software but it does not seem to work with the G-Tablet. I've not had any problem with auto configure (I set it up and it works for all our computers, laptops and mobile devices (running windows mind you). Touchdown does not error out, it just endlessly 'configures' we are talking hours..
Has anyone had any luck with with Outlook and Exchange servers?
I'm running stock with the latest update 2.6.32.9-00000-10.8.2-dirty build FRF91
i use..
I just use the default mail APP to get mails from our Exchange server and it is working fine.
intech said:
I tried the touchdown software but it does not seem to work with the G-Tablet. I've not had any problem with auto configure (I set it up and it works for all our computers, laptops and mobile devices (running windows mind you). Touchdown does not error out, it just endlessly 'configures' we are talking hours..
Has anyone had any luck with with Outlook and Exchange servers?
I'm running stock with the latest update 2.6.32.9-00000-10.8.2-dirty build FRF91
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There's a beta of touchdown that works with the G Tablet. Search the apps forum for touchdown, you'll find the link.
Touchdown is awesome........works perfect
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Does not work. Wasted a few hours on this too
Just for the record I'm trying to sync with my company Rackspace Exchange server so I can count on it being properly patched.
The app keeps asking for a server in autosync mode which tells you it's not working right. Autosync works by userid and password, at least in Outlook. Server address changes depending on mode.
What is a 'server' Let's see, depending on what mode you are accessing the exchange server that name changes.
domain address, server address, server name, what exactly is a 'server' ??
server for autosync?
server for outlook2003
server for outlook2007
server for outlook2010
Outlook
not one, 5 choices for the application.
I've read TouchDown instructions and they are just like the app.
The app. insists on autosync when it can't even do autosync.
I will say that the beta at least attempted this time to communicate with the server, beyond that it's useless.
..and I'm the exchange admin.
Probably works on old unpatched servers. Just the thing you don't want.
Darn, it looked so good.
Moxier Mail
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I tried the touchdown software but it does not seem to work with the G-Tablet. I've not had any problem with auto configure (I set it up and it works for all our computers, laptops and mobile devices (running windows mind you). Touchdown does not error out, it just endlessly 'configures' we are talking hours..
Has anyone had any luck with with Outlook and Exchange servers?
I'm running stock with the latest update 2.6.32.9-00000-10.8.2-dirty build FRF91
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I like Moxier Mail, been using it on my phone for a couple years now, and it works great on the G Tablet as well.
thanks that looks promising
no download links for the demo. They have it splashed all over the place about a demo but it does not seem to exist. Links seem very rare in Android apps. Just a very slow android library site.
Sigh, Bleeding edge.....
still just a toy. Bummer.
I had the same problem you described trying to get Touchdown to work on my G-Tab. The problem is that the program is looking for an IMEI which doesn't exist on a WiFi tablet. I ran across this link on this forum http://tinyurl.com/tdbetadroid and downloaded the application on the G-Tab and it works great. It installs with Tablet mode enabled which some people don't like but you can disable in the settings. I like Tablet mode myself. I don't know why I couldn't find this link on the NitroDesk website but what they advertise for Android tablets doesn't work--at least not for me and others.
Good luck.
I'm guessing the stock Android E-mail app isn't on the Stock TNT build?
I use the stock app on my Droid X and my G-tab just fine.
If that app isn't avail, you may want to look at "improved e-mail"
http://www.appbrain.com/app/improved-email/com.mwebster.iemail
It is basically an "improved" version of the stock android app. I've used it quite a bit too, and has some nifty additions.
thanks, I found that link and loaded it up. It actually 'worked' in the sense that it tried auto-syncing with the server but It got all the configuration errors (the server is without question, is configured correctly and syncs with a number of different devices in the office. It's a Rackspace server so it's not my handwork ) It may all depend on the Exchange server and it's settings. Certainly worth a try and it got farther then the production version. I know my server autosync works so it's the application/ android construct/TnT/
Which I may never know. I will wait and use the Windows Mobile for Production.
I was hoping everything in development was farther along then it really is. I'm also wondering if the newest version (Gtablet stock) did something making many of these development apps not work. At least XDA forums is not alone in that.
I work with another software application that does just that, anything beta will not load. You have to go into the configuration and change that. Figure with a tablet you don't really want phone apps mixed in. They are based on a tiny screens..maybe TnT is building in compatibility?
But Touchdown beta did load and was accessible so that is a little different and shows promise. First step is to at least get refused or ignored by the server It still should not need the server location in auto discovery mode.
That would be a first. It's a different address for auto discovery and Exchange (for obvious reasons) if it's even activated on a corporate exchange server. That's the problem, so many configuration possibilities the app needs to be written for. So just because it did not work for me..
Worked with support to set up the beta and we got it working. Hats of to Touchdown support. I like the tablet view once it loaded up and sync'd
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Worked with support to set up the beta and we got it working. Hats of to Touchdown support. I like the tablet view once it loaded up and sync'd
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Yeah Man!!!
My IT people told me to junp in the lake when I called them for support...
I fought this for 2 weeks until I found a post here that talked abouth the beta version. Installed it and off I went !!!
Touchdown does not support NOTES import and it does not support adding a PIC to your contacts but its all good for what it does offer
Good Luck!
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I have the stock email program working with exchange but I can't get Touchdown to work. I would like to get it up and running since it can handle HTML emails. When I try to activate ActiveSync it just hangs forever.
Thoughts?
I have the same issue as well. It worked for me by bypassing ActiveSync and just letting it setup Exchange 2003 mode. Trying to get ActiveSync working now.
On the plus side, it appears that Touchdown has a tablet optimized view akin to traditional Outlook.
Same here, activesync appears to be broken
IMEI
There is another thread floating around that discusses this issue...
I believe the problem with TouchDown is that it tries to send the IMEI of the device to the ActiveSync server. This is hard coded into the application, and causes problems since the GTab doesn't have an IMEI.
TouchDown support said their developer will "be in" next week and will look into the issue - their current "official" response is that WiFi-only tablets aren't supported. Who knows when we'll see an update, though.
Exchange 2003 polling is very slow and buggy, and I was only able to get it to sync my contacts (not email). I'm using the default email client until TouchDown is updated...
Please move this conversation over to the following thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=851002
There appears to be a beta that resolves the IMEI issue. TouchDown support seems to be responsive on this issue, and it would be productive to consolidate everything into one thread.
Alternative
I've been using "Moxier Mail" instead of Touchdown for a long time... Works great on Gtablet too.
Only real limitation is only works with a single Exchange account.
The touchdown beta works
If you go to the google groups for nitrodesk you can find the Touchdown beta. They have fixed it and it works fine on the gtablet. They do have a tablet mode, but it needs work. Not as polished as the original view and needs a bunch of quirks and UI things changed,
The company I work for doesn't support android phones for our corporate/enterprise email server, but I can access my email account on my phone through the outlook webmail site. Are there any apps that can use outlook webmail site to pull emails from? Anyone have any other suggestions for me?
Thanks!
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Exchange for Android v2.x?
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What I did was create a work Gmail and then added it on my phone and have my work Email (exchange) forward all my messages to my Gmail work one, it worked for a while and then they changed security policies or something. I tried forever for a work around for it but nothing came about until I actually talked to the boss about it and he asked the IT guys if anything could be done about it, and sure enough I can now connect and use my work email
Have you asked your manager/boss about it? I wasted like 2 hours trying to get find another way to do it and but a 5 minute conversation with the boss sorted it out lol.
Yeah, I spoke with IT a few times and all we came up with was either getting an apple device or Blackberry to use on our exchange server, or use outlook webmail. Strangely, they support the droid incredible but won't let any other android device on the server. I can check everything just fine on webmail, but it would be cool if I could get notifications, or at least have a mobile friendly interface I don't have to keep zooming in and out on.
I tried that exchange for 2.x and just can't get it to connect. I have the correct server info from my blackberry and from what I use everyday on my work pc. Verified by logging in on the webmail site.
Thanks for the help so far.
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Yeah, I spoke with IT a few times and all we came up with was either getting an apple device or Blackberry to use on our exchange server, or use outlook webmail. Strangely, they support the droid incredible but won't let any other android device on the server. I can check everything just fine on webmail, but it would be cool if I could get notifications, or at least have a mobile friendly interface I don't have to keep zooming in and out on.
I tried that exchange for 2.x and just can't get it to connect. I have the correct server info from my blackberry and from what I use everyday on my work pc. Verified by logging in on the webmail site.
Thanks for the help so far.
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For Touchdown (Exchange for 2.x) try inputting your settings as if you were setting up an iphone to connect to the exchange server. The address should be sync.domainhere.com or something like that. It may work then.
I posted this in another thread.....try Seven, it's been working great for me.
I can't post links so.... (www).seven.com
I used the default froyo email program, just set the owa address as exchange server (without h**ps://), ssl encription, my login (without domain/) and password and It has worked well .
Yeah, none of that's working for me. I've spent the day trying to configure 5-6 different apps to use the webmail exchange server with no luck. Guess I'm stuck with using the website until the IT department starts supporting other android devices on the server.
Thanks again.
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Very new here and have run into what seems to be a ROM stopper issue.
My company uses Exchange Activesync but in order to connect has to be allowed to push certain security settings to my Inspire. The normal rooted phone, I am able to use the HTC Email app with no issues and am forced to use the security.
However, after flashing a ROM (I have tried MIMU and REV 4,) I am no longer able to add my Activesync account. It gets down to do the install and fails with a general error (Try again later or some such) and won't create the account.
I did do some searching and found there was an email app that apparently bypasses that setup, but I'm not interested in bi-passing, just in getting the security to work.
Now, finally to the question: Are there any INSPIRE ROMs here that people have got to work with activesync? More specifically, with activesync that is trying to force security settings on the device?
(I had made a backup of my ROM before hand and was able to restore back to working copy without any issues [yeah] and I am sure that I wiped everything on installing both ove the above mentioned ROM.)
Sorry for the long post, but I thought background was important to understand the issue.
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Very new here and have run into what seems to be a ROM stopper issue.
My company uses Exchange Activesync but in order to connect has to be allowed to push certain security settings to my Inspire. The normal rooted phone, I am able to use the HTC Email app with no issues and am forced to use the security.
However, after flashing a ROM (I have tried MIMU and REV 4,) I am no longer able to add my Activesync account. It gets down to do the install and fails with a general error (Try again later or some such) and won't create the account.
I did do some searching and found there was an email app that apparently bypasses that setup, but I'm not interested in bi-passing, just in getting the security to work.
Now, finally to the question: Are there any INSPIRE ROMs here that people have got to work with activesync? More specifically, with activesync that is trying to force security settings on the device?
(I had made a backup of my ROM before hand and was able to restore back to working copy without any issues [yeah] and I am sure that I wiped everything on installing both ove the above mentioned ROM.)
Sorry for the long post, but I thought background was important to understand the issue.
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CM7 will work fine. Now keep in mind, the actual server address can be different on AOSP email clients compared to HTC.
For example, my setup that I administer:
HTC Server address: owa.organization.com
Domain: organizationdomain
AOSP(CM7) Server address: owa.organization.com/owa
Domain:blank
Check with your exchange admin to see what your proper settings would be. If others in your organization have, for instance a Samsung or Nexus, get what they would use for settings.
My Inspire is a work phone I have never had an issue getting it to connect to our activesync. It also has that extra security thing but it always prompts me to allow it right before it syncs up. It has worked for me on the following ROMs.
Ultimate Droid (Current ROM)
CM7
MIUI
Cognition
RC Mix HD
You could always try a 3rd party email app like touchdown or K9 from the market.
I tried it for sure on MIUI and it didn't work. I have tried using K-9 and it won't even work with activesync account on stock. I am getting this error when I am trying to add the account both in email as well as in just the Settings - Account. Any other thoughts? I will try CM7 or Ultimate Droid tonight.
Thanks,
Jeff
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I tried it for sure on MIUI and it didn't work. I have tried using K-9 and it won't even work with activesync account on stock. I am getting this error when I am trying to add the account both in email as well as in just the Settings - Account. Any other thoughts? I will try CM7 or Ultimate Droid tonight.
Thanks,
Jeff
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MIUI makes changes to the AOSP email program, so it actually may not be compatible. What version of Exchange are you running?
I believe we are on Exchange 2007. Here is the info on the exchange web service:
Connected to Microsoft Exchange
Secured by Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server
© 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
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I believe we are on Exchange 2007. Here is the info on the exchange web service:
Connected to Microsoft Exchange
Secured by Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server
© 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
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That is what I administer. When adding to MIUI are you using the same server name/domain info that you had in HTC based ROMs?
We have a Exchange 2003 and I cannot get it to connect to that server. Maildroid and Touchdown both worked without any problems. I wish the default email client was a little more robust.
Yes, I am using the exact same information that I did when I installed it on the "stock" ROM when trying in MIUI. I have tried both on just the "add account" method as well as from the stock email client + K-9 Email.
In stock, I cannot get the K-9 email to work at all. the HTC sense email client works fine.
in MIUI (and REV 4.0) neither email client works and I cannot add the activesync server under accounts either.
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Yes, I am using the exact same information that I did when I installed it on the "stock" ROM when trying in MIUI. I have tried both on just the "add account" method as well as from the stock email client + K-9 Email.
In stock, I cannot get the K-9 email to work at all. the HTC sense email client works fine.
in MIUI (and REV 4.0) neither email client works and I cannot add the activesync server under accounts either.
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You may want to try using no domain and the full owa path for server name.
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I'll give that a shot. Thanks for the advice.
BTW...I did finally get the K-9 mail to work on the "stock" ROM. I had to put in my full email addy on the mailbox alias along with the /owa/auth/ in the Authorization path.
Update to the saga. Just tried CM 7 and when I try to add the ActiveSync Account, here is the actual error I get:
Setup could not finish
This server requires security features your phone does not support.
jeff_chaney said:
Update to the saga. Just tried CM 7 and when I try to add the ActiveSync Account, here is the actual error I get:
Setup could not finish
This server requires security features your phone does not support.
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Do you already have a PIN code set to unlock the device?
It sounds like your corporate IT server is locked down a little more than normal. I've used the CM7 stock client on 3 exchange systems (my employer's server, my consulting gig's server and gmail exchange settings for push) and it connects fine to all of them.
Also, try RCMix 5.9.3. See if it gives the same results as Rev 4.
OK. Update with CM7.
I tried setting up the pin before adding account, no go. The other security option that they are trying to enforce is being able to wipe the phone (I work for a State Gov't...neat, huh) I'm guessing it is this setting that is causing the issue.
I did, however, get the K-9 email program to work in CM7. Now the only downside is I don't get contacts or calendar. I'll keep looking...
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OK. Update with CM7.
I tried setting up the pin before adding account, no go. The other security option that they are trying to enforce is being able to wipe the phone (I work for a State Gov't...neat, huh) I'm guessing it is this setting that is causing the issue.
I did, however, get the K-9 email program to work in CM7. Now the only downside is I don't get contacts or calendar. I'll keep looking...
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Hah, local Gov't here. The default AOSP mail client does support remote wipe, as I have tested our organization's functionality on Android on CM7, RCMix, and of course stock. (as well as a few times on the Captivate).
Try setting the password in Location & Security and checking that Use Secure Credentials is checked; and make sure Email is set as a device administrator.
How would I go about doing the "make sure Email is set as a device administrator." step you mentioned? When I click on device administrator there is nothing there to select.
I did try setting up the password in Loc & Sec and the checked the Use Secure as well. Still wouldn't allow me to add the activesync account. This is all still on CM7. Still a no go on getting my contacts and calendars to sync. What am I missing? (I'm sure it is me.)
You may want to try to contact your organization administrators and ask them if you can have an exception for the security policy. There is a particular setting that I have seen brought problems with several android phone this setting is "Allow Non-provisionable Device" and it should be set to true (many organizations set it to false which cause connectivity failures).
There is no way that I will get them to change settings for me. It has to either be something I am missing or a change that needs to be made in the ROM
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Anyone out there use Companionlink/DejaOffice to sync their Outlook contact, calendar, notes and task to the Infuse?
Coming from years on Windows Mobile, I felt like I couldn't live without it as I like to do my planning on Outlook 2010 but now and then, I need to do it on my phone.
While far from perfect, Companionlink/DejaOffice does a good job...the latest update to DejaOffice seems a little quirky though...the sync progress goes away after 10 seconds and you can only see the progress on the PC.
I'm sorry I can' help you with Outlook. I'm just surprised anybody does this anymore. There are so many web-based / network-based solutions to choose from:
Google (the one built right into your phone)
Windows Live
Yahoo
Sync with your work Exchange server
Etc.
Now that you aren't on Windows Mobile anymore, you might want to consider this as being a great time to move to one of the aforementioned options.
My company blocked all non-company owned devices from using web synch since it was too easy to bypass the remote wipe and password requirements.
The only way to synch is by using Outlook on my home PC that connects into my Work account. Of course I have not tried that with an Android device yet, just used to be able to do it with WM devices.
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I'm sorry I can' help you with Outlook. I'm just surprised anybody does this anymore. There are so many web-based / network-based solutions to choose from:
Google (the one built right into your phone)
Windows Live
Yahoo
Sync with your work Exchange server
Etc.
Now that you aren't on Windows Mobile anymore, you might want to consider this as being a great time to move to one of the aforementioned options.
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My company blocked all non-company owned devices from using web synch since it was too easy to bypass the remote wipe and password requirements.
The only way to synch is by using Outlook on my home PC that connects into my Work account. Of course I have not tried that with an Android device yet, just used to be able to do it with WM devices.
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Well, CompanionLink/DejaOffice works pretty good...a little quirky and needs some adjustment but it works quite well...you still have to pay $40.00 for CompanionLink but it was worth it...not ready yet to NOT sync with Outlook...
I hear ya, the contacts are one thing but not having my calendar is a PITA.
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Well, CompanionLink/DejaOffice works pretty good...a little quirky and needs some adjustment but it works quite well...you still have to pay $40.00 for CompanionLink but it was worth it...not ready yet to NOT sync with Outlook...
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That's unfortunate your company blocks the use of non-company devices to sync. I guess it depends on how strict the IT dept policies are. I'm lucky. I have my work exchange email, contacts and calendar with me all the time. I just use the built in email app.
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I am using android sync. It is just usb sync though. You have to connect to sync.
http://www.android-sync.com/
I just got the InFuse and I downloaded the trial version of Touchdown app for Exchange. You should give it a try it is free to try and I really like this app. It syncs everything over the air and downloaded every single folder I have plus all the emails in them. I think for the corporate user this is THE app for email syncing.
Touchdown is very good...I don't do exchange at home so CompanionLink is the way to go for me to sync my Outlook contacts, tasks and notes.
I have been using Touchdown for a year it so, but yesterday I gave Moxier Email a try, and though it misses a few tricks Touchdown has, the UI and overall feeling is newer and more polished.
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So before I buy an infuse.
I currently use a tilt2 with windows mobile, and active sync software.
For my work, I cannot live without exchange server access to my:
email (use outlook on the laptop but it all comes from the exchange server)
calender: exchange server
contacts: exchange server
tasks: exchange server
I'm able to access emails, attachments, forward, reply, etc. I'm able to modify conference meeting times, and send updates from exchange to all participants. I'm able to schedule new meetings and invite attendees on the work exchange/network from my work/exchange contacts, etc, etc, etc.
I'm basically able to do everything I would do from my laptop on my phone, but with a smaller screen and keyboard.
Again I need to have all the same options that I have within outlook on my PC with email/calender/contact functions and exchange access.
Before I dive into an infuse, is this possible via the included software? or touchdown?
or do you have experiences that would lead you do suggest a different software, or a different phone all together?
I may have to wait to see if ATT will carry the HTC Titan since that will have a windows OS, but if the infuse will work well I may take the plunge sooner and wait for LTE devices to take hold for another couple years.
Thanks for any insight!!!
Microsoft updated their protocol making the ones on our devices obsolete and therefore mail doesn't sync anymore (Exchange Active Sync).
This is what was said by a Microsoft Answers Forum Mod:
As with many things, Hotmail too is evolving to accommodate more recent version of EAS. Please keep in mind that in order to have complete support and additional improved feature and technology capable on the device, older protocol sometimes become outdated.
There are two components in successful EAS synch. One is server side code to communicate and synch properly from 3 different services (Hotmail, calendar, and Contacts (people)); and the other is client application.
Sometimes this are cooperation and collaboration of multiple parties (the corporation who “licensed technology” vs. actually coded the application). Some of the older application would be in need to update in order to work effectively.
When server side protocol updates, incompatible clients would suffer. Unless updates on client application were made, it would be in need to force down the protocol to be compatible with older communication protocol.
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Basically the issue seems to be with the m.hotmail.com server, because pop3 works fine.
One of the tips which worked for me in getting back Mail to sync was:
Log into the hotmail account on a PC. Look at the web address. Find the 3 letters and add it to ur phone's incoming server setting. Should be one of the following: snt-m, dub-m or bay-m
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So instead of the usual hotmail.com or m.hotmail.com in the server field, I tried bay-m.hotmail.com (bay is the 3 letter word appearing on the browser address bar for my account), and yes it started syncing as before!
Let me know if you have any other fixes.
Also I have the Mail app behaving abnormally, causing a lot of battery drain and not letting the phone into deep sleep.
I will see if this was an issue relating to Microsoft protocols as well.
Thanks everyone for your replies
Same issue here on HTC One X , if you install the hotmail app you will get a message that states that there is a certificate error. If I find a solution I'll post it here
Hmmm...I flashed HyperNonSense v3.1 last night, then flashed GAPPS invertedemail.apk. Now I can't get the email app to login to my Hotmail account.
I have tried using both automatic, and manual setup (selecting the ingoing/outgoing settings recommended on almost every google result page). But nothing seems to work!
Has something changed at Hotmail's end in the past month or so? (which is when I last flashed an update on my Sensation).
http://answers.microsoft.com/thread/2a6789a5-e0d2-4ba4-939f-83fce21dea2a worked for me, they changed something for my account and sync started agai.
Sorry for the late response, but I wasn't subscribed to new replies to the thread automatically, so I didn't get notified of new replies.
@vandamage, what method did you try?
For error in certificate I think you need a patched mail app with security disabled, so that it works without checking for the certificate.
Try this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520431
For a possible fix, check the updated OP.
Thanks