This is just a quick question from someone eyeballing the hero as a potential next phone...
Does Android have support for Exchange servers? My WM phone lets me sync my calender, tasks, and email (and more I think but these are all I need.) If I went to an Android device like the hero, I would need to still get my work email and sync my calendar to get appointment reminders.
Can Android do these things I speak of?
Thanks for your time.
Yes it has exchange support
Whythankusir
Only Android 2.x has Exchange support.
Please search in the future, because this has been asked time & time again.
gu1dry said:
Only Android 2.x has Exchange support.
Please search in the future, because this has been asked time & time again.
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1.5 with Sense has exchange as well
linkinx64 said:
1.5 with Sense has exchange as well
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Indeed it does. However, it should probably be pointed out that the built in Exchange support on the Hero isn't as complete as it might be (see here) and you may find it necessary to use a 3rd party app like Touchdown if your company uses security policies.
Regards,
Dave
The only good exchange support I've found for the Hero is the built in 1.5 rom.
1.5 Stock rom/fresh etc - Full exchange support
1.6 roms have no support
2.0+ roms have support for mail and contacts but not calendar
FYI Touchdown is $19.95 or in other words "way too expensive."
Any Rom with Sense will have full Exchange support.
Ok, before I get *****ed at some more about not searching; I did lol.
I found information regarding exchange support being introduced into 2.0, but then I also found a random thread where someone mentioned exchange support on their hero was good.
I didn't know if the person with the hero was running a custom rom or something since I know it comes with 1.5.
So that is why I am here in the Hero CDMA forum and not some random android device forum
Thanks again everyone.
The stock Hero (or any 1.5 ROM) does NOT have full support for Exchange 2007 ActiveSync. There are a number of EAS security features (remote wipe, require PIN, etc...) that are not supported by the phone. In order to allow using all of the Mail features in Hero (including simply sending mail), I had to disable some ActiveSync policies on my Exchange server. Exchange 2010 has the same caveats. From what I have read, Android 2.0 and 2.1 still do not have full-functionality EAS support (the iPhone has had it for a LONG time). There is some hope that HTC 2.1 SenseUI will have the functionality added.
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The stock Hero (or any 1.5 ROM) does NOT have full support for Exchange 2007 ActiveSync. There are a number of EAS security features (remote wipe, require PIN, etc...) that are not supported by the phone. In order to allow using all of the Mail features in Hero (including simply sending mail), I had to disable some ActiveSync policies on my Exchange server. Exchange 2010 has the same caveats. From what I have read, Android 2.0 and 2.1 still do not have full-functionality EAS support (the iPhone has had it for a LONG time). There is some hope that HTC 2.1 SenseUI will have the functionality added.
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Oh wow ok. Well thank you so much for this post. I'll check with the IT guy here at work to see if we are running Exchange 2003 or 2007 (I'm pretty sure it's 2003.)
If it's 2003, does that mean it'll work fine?
The best ROM that worked with my company's exchange server is fresh's 2.1 ASOP. That one actually supported my company's exchange policy requiring a passcode. All other 2.0+ roms do not support it and I couldn't use anything but Touchdown.
I'm about to head back to Touchdown, and I'm using a 2.1 rom. The native support is extremely basic. As far as I can tell, there is no way to get automatic updates for any folder other than your Inbox. Meaning all of my filtered mail never shows up on my Hero unless I specifically refresh every subfolder.
cmccracken said:
The stock Hero (or any 1.5 ROM) does NOT have full support for Exchange 2007 ActiveSync.
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From what I have read, Android 2.0 and 2.1 still do not have full-functionality EAS support (the iPhone has had it for a LONG time). There is some hope that HTC 2.1 SenseUI will have the functionality added.
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Funny, the company I work for turned off some EAS security specifically for the executives that have iPhones. I have no problems synching mail/calendar/contacts with my company's Exchange server.
The calendar is probably the most important thing I sync. When I tried 2.0 and 2.1 AOSP, I was sad there was no calendar support. I'm back to running Modaco 2.2 with Gbhil's kernel and lots of my own customizations to basically make it mine.
I love it much better than any WinMo phone I've owned. So many issues in the WinMo OS itself (I ran 6.0, 6.1, 6.5 and 6.5.1 before dropping it and going to Android). I look forward to Sprint releasing a 2.1 ROM in March or April or whenever they have it ready.
-Daryel
As other have said, Sense builds and 2.1 build has basic exchange support. I found that I still had to purchase Touchdown due to the fact I have lots and lots of folders with rules that sort my mail. The built in client doesn't support push or periodic checking of any other folder than the inbox.
Also some of the security policy's are not supported. Touchdown is $20, not as pretty as the built in interface but has almost full support.
Indeed it does. However, it should probably be pointed out that the built in Exchange support on the Hero isn't as complete as it might be (see here) and you may find it necessary to use a 3rd party app like Touchdown if your company uses security policies.
Regards,
Dave[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the heads up about Touchdown. $20 bucks is pretty steep for an app, especially something in my opinion, that should work with the phone out of the box. Now to see if Nandroid can help me trick em.
So I recently found out that any mail I sent from my Hero was stuck in the outbox, and that is due to the issue everyone here is talking about regarding security policies. I work for a large company and they will not make exceptions to the policy
I am looking at Touchdown now, but it seems like it doesn't integrate with the native mail, calendar, contacts, etc of the Hero. Is that correct? Basically, email, contacts, calendar etc will be in the Touchdown app only? So those contacts will not show up my in contact list when I click the phone button?
It is true that Touchdown has it's own email, calendar and contacts but as far as contacts go you can have it populate the standard contacts app on your phone.
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So I recently found out that any mail I sent from my Hero was stuck in the outbox, and that is due to the issue everyone here is talking about regarding security policies. I work for a large company and they will not make exceptions to the policy
I am looking at Touchdown now, but it seems like it doesn't integrate with the native mail, calendar, contacts, etc of the Hero. Is that correct? Basically, email, contacts, calendar etc will be in the Touchdown app only? So those contacts will not show up my in contact list when I click the phone button?
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Touchdown will populate and sync Exchange contacts with your Android device's internal phone book. I had a few bumps getting contact syncing to work on my 2.1 rom, but I finally got it.
Thanks ffolkes. Has anyone tried Roadsync? Is that any more integrated with the native android functionality than Touchdown?
Hello all,
I bought my Transformer last week. I've already installed 3.1 on my tablet. I tried to add my exchange account to the stock e-mail client, using a manual setup (in both versions). For some reason however I don't seem to be able to connect to our Exchange server. The error message that I'm getting is: The exchange ActiveSync server requires security features your phone does not support.
I know this was a problem with older versions of Android. But starting with 2.2 these issues should have been solved. Also, some colleagues of mine own 2.2 and 2.3 devices. And they can connect to our Exchange Server without any problems. Unfortunately I can't with my brandnew Transformer .
I've installed Touchdown for Tablets. This app has no problems whatsoever. But I'd much rather use the stock e-mail client, because it lets me read my mail from all my e-mail accounts in one tool.
The security policies Touchdown lists as being requested from our Exchange server are the following:
allow simple password: No
Password/PIN required
Failed Attempts 8
Min Length 4
Timeout 600 sec.
Password recovery
Oh - and an odd thing is that in Touchdown I have to put in my pincode. Could they're be a problem with exchange not recognizing the "pincode" setting in Honeycomb?
Perhaps someone out there can help me out with this problem, because it's freaking me out.
Regards, Perenor.
I haven't had a problem with my Transformer connecting and syncing with my Exchange server...actually have been surprised how quick it does connect...
..how far into the setup/connection process do you get before it gives you the error?
I get the error when I press "Next" on the page where you enter the "user/domain", "password" en "mail server" entries. It then tries to get the settings for incoming mail, which takes a couple of seconds. After that I get the aforementioned message.
I have sent in a bug report at code.google.com. Its Defect Id is 17987. Perhaps others out there with a honeycomb tablet who are having this problem as well, could leave a message there: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=17987.
It s been like it since Android 1.0...
Android does not support Exchange security. PERIOD.
It is sad. The only ROM supporting it are SENSE ROM... as far as i know...
But for HC, so far nothing...
Updating to 3.2 resolves this issue
Update didn't help
Updated to 3.2.1 (WW) but I still get the same message that my device does not support the security features required.
Running stock and un-rooted TF101 (no G) B70 series.
Any ideas/pointers?
And no, I don't want to install touchdown regardless of how good it is.
(Funnily enough, my dirt cheap HTC chacha has replaced my blackberry and works flawlessly with our Exchange server).
For the record, we're on Exchange 2010 but not sure which exact requirements activesync comes with (happy to report them if someone points me to how to gather them).
Hello everybody,
yesterday I updated my Desire S to Android 2.3.5 via the regular update process (no modified ROM or something like this).
Since then, some messages, which are marked as read in OWA and outlook, remain unread on the phone. Even starting the sync process manual via pushing the sync-button does not change anything on the "read-state".
It does not happen with every message, lets say about 50 percent of all incoming mails. I already deleted the exchange account on the phone and on the Exchange Server 2010 and started with a new account... doesn't change anything.
Do you have any idea? How can I look for the reason of the problem?
Thanks a lot.
Same problem with my HTC Desire S after update to 2.3.5. Updates to my e-mails in Outlook are not reflected on my phone. New e-mails are send
Ive got the same problem.
Already made a ticket with HTC Denmark, they had never heard of the problem - So please contact HTC for your country so we can get this annoying bug fixed.
Stuck with Enhanced Email for now...
Hi,
Since I upgraded my stock Desire S to stock Android 2.3.5 (HTC Sense 3.0) I have the following problems:
- My phone is always on Edge, although my operator supports HSDPA also (before the upgrade I regularly saw the "H", now it's always "E"). I can not find any setting for this...
- I have a hosted Exchange account, but since the upgrade my mail doesn't synchronise perfectly anymore. For instance, when I read an email on the phone, it does not show "read" anymore on my Outlook as it did before. But when I delete an email on my phone, it does get deleted on Outlook automatically...
- I can't change the "new email" notification sound. In settings/sounds/notification (could be a bit different - I translated from my local language) sound I have selected another sound, but this one doesn't sound when it should sound... I always get the (annoying to me) "standard" sound...
Anyone else experiencing these problems also? Any solution?
Thanks you very much for your time!
Same problems with Exchange 2003 Server and Desire S Version 2.3.5.
2.3.3 works fine, but after Update:
Calendar changes never sync, and emal status (read/unread) don't sync until a new mail received.
HTC knows the problems but it seems they have more interesting to make some new kiddy feature than to fix bugs for business clients.
you can help yourself by installing the origiginal android mail.apk. This will work fine.
Thanks! But where can I find that mail.apk ?
Here it is
Thank's but the apk doesn't fix the calendar problem. Does someone has a solution for this?
Still no solution for this problem from HTC. So I tried the app called Enhanced Email. It integrates the calendar in the original HTC calendar. Calendar changes always sync. This works fine for me!
I recently switched from an HTC M8 to a OnePlus 5 running 7.1.1. I really miss the functionality of the HTC Mail app, and have been unable to find one that has all of the features I need. I have installed the Nougat version of HTC Mail, and it works for IMAP accounts, but it crashes when I try to add an exchange account.
I am hoping someone could help me out and provide a link to, or at least a list of, the other necessary apks to get exchange working in HTC Mail. On my Marshmallow powered HTC, there was an app called Exchange ActiveSync, which I imagine has something to do with it, but I don't know what all would be required.
polymox said:
I recently switched from an HTC M8 to a OnePlus 5 running 7.1.1. I really miss the functionality of the HTC Mail app, and have been unable to find one that has all of the features I need. I have installed the Nougat version of HTC Mail, and it works for IMAP accounts, but it crashes when I try to add an exchange account.
I am hoping someone could help me out and provide a link to, or at least a list of, the other necessary apks to get exchange working in HTC Mail. On my Marshmallow powered HTC, there was an app called Exchange ActiveSync, which I imagine has something to do with it, but I don't know what all would be required.
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Yes, I like HTC Mail as well. This may work for you...
Downloaded HTC Mail apk version 10.xxx from here for my PixelXL, and it runs perfectly. Needs no other dependent apps.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/htc-c...e/htc-mail-10-00-814476-android-apk-download/
I just tried that one. It does work for my IMAP accounts, but will not let me add an Exchange account. Do you have an Exchange account working?
Way happens if you add an exchange account in phone settings/accounts and sync/?
Beamed in by telepathy
In accounts you have to pick an app first. When I pick HTC Mail, it only offers POP, APOP, and IMAP under Manual Setup.