How I sync Outlook contacts with Android

dvhttn · Mar 18, 2011

fytos said:
Actually that software was good as a starting point.
But it does NOT update all fields.
It does NOT work WITH outlook it just IMPORTS from Outlook!!

CompanionLink synced once then doesn't work properly.

Still on the lookout.

Dave, don't wanna say you don't know what you are talking about but for people with 1500 contacts with almost all fields full none of the above does it yet.

I really thing that android apps with windows mobile synchronisation of outllok on one phone would be the best.
So far I got the android working and like it but my contacts are not synced yet!!!
NOT ALL OF THEM!!

Well, MPE DOES work both ways. If your's doesn't then you must have a problem somewhere. For instance, MPE does have options to sync just in one direction. Check out the MPE forums at ... FJ Software :: Forum anzeigen - English section ... the developer, and users, is responsive to queries. A 'search' first might well reveal just what you problem is.

As for not syncing all contact fields, at least some of this problem is that Outlook and Android don't have the same number or type of fields thus making the problem a little difficult. I can't remember offhand what the differences are but there's a thread from a couple of months back on Android Forums where someone had done the work to figure this out. I must admit that it works fine for me, and I have a fair few contacts with name/address(s)/phone(s)/emails/urls/company + assorted other fields. So far I haven't found anything that doesn't go across but obviously you have. I know there was also a similar thread on the MPE forums recently so check that out and see what their conclusions were. I only say to do this because, not having the problem myself, I only glanced at it out of interest, rather than with an issue to solve, so can't remember all the details.

HTH.

Dave

RazzMaTazz · Mar 18, 2011

dvhttn: Earlier in this thread, I listed the 16 fields that MyPhoneExplorer can sync with Outlook. All other fields DO NOT sync.

If you simply export a CSV file from Outlook to Gmail-contacts, virtually every field will export correctly, so the problem has nothing to do with Outlook & Gmail field incompatibilities. The problem is that MyPhoneExplorer only handles 17 fields, and only 16 of them properly.

dvhttn · Mar 18, 2011

RazzMaTazz said:
dvhttn: Earlier in this thread, I listed the 16 fields that MyPhoneExplorer can sync with Outlook. All other fields DO NOT sync.

If you simply export a CSV file from Outlook to Gmail-contacts, virtually every field will export correctly, so the problem has nothing to do with Outlook & Gmail field incompatibilities. The problem is that MyPhoneExplorer only handles 17 fields, and only 16 of them properly.

Sorry, I missed that bit. That's the problem with skim reading .... ! I see you've posted over at the MPE forum. From there you may have found this thread ... http://androidforums.com/droid-how-...-between-outlook-google-contacts-syncing.html ... don't know how that matches up with your observations but it may help you out.

But you've hit upon one of the "issues", to me anyway, of most of these contacts-type applications. There is no "standard" for what should be available and what is an "extra". They all want to re-invent the wheel and not provide tools to people who want to carry over the information they have already. So we all end up with fragmented databases and whinging at Microsoft/Google/MPE/whoever for not providing what we need.

I don't see a comprehensive solution soon either. Until then I'll try to live within the limitations of what's out there. I see you're using seperate Contacts folders to work things out and this is something I do as well. Not for the same reason but because I use my Outlook as our (personal, the wife and I) main contacts/calendar database. But as the wife has no need of all the contacts I need, like motorcycle and car dealers etc. (she leaves that to me!) I sync two folders to my phone and just one to hers.

Anyhow, enough gassing for now.

Dave

fytos · Apr 9, 2011

PC program: android-sync_setup_v0-301.exe (Connect Now)
Synchronising with not many problems (yet) CONTACTS and CALENDAR.
NOW I'm satisfied!!

Android program: Go Contacts
Excellent for calling and also backup on SD as .vcf
Also with this you can backup everyday so if anything goes wrong you lose NONE of your contacts!!

Later I will check for tasks and I'm complete!!
I suggest you get the two programs above if you want to sync with your pc and backup your stuff!

RazzMaTazz · May 20, 2011

Just in case anybody reads this old thread, 3rd party apps are no longer needed to synchonize Outlook calendar, contacts, and email. The solution is here.
http://androidforums.com/android-ap...id-without-3rd-party-app-exchange-server.html

MaxBuck · Oct 27, 2011

Simplest solution for me to get Outlook contacts into Droid has turned out to be using Dropbox. Just drop new Outlook contacts as .vcf (vCard) files into the Dropbox.

When you click onto a .vcf file on the Droid phone Dropbox listing, the phone will ask you if you want to add to Contacts - just say yes.

To get contacts I've entered on the phone into Outlook, I simply email them to myself as vCards, pick up on Outlook and drag the .vcf file onto the Contacts line.

It's not automatic, but that's not all bad - this allows me to have a more-expanded list of contacts on my computer than I have on the phone.

juniperpansy · Oct 27, 2011

Well since you have a samsung phone just download Samsung Kies.
It syncs outlook contacts with no problem for me.

chanchan05 · Oct 27, 2011

juniperpansy said:
Well since you have a samsung phone just download Samsung Kies.
It syncs outlook contacts with no problem for me.

Kies isnt good for me. Sure it works well but it doesnt sync to my phone's Gmail contacts. It syncs to the My Contacts which doesnt sync to Google. Bad crap.

EDFX00 · Dec 9, 2011

I just used Funambol - works great..I have 2000 contacts and lots of important notes in Outlook. Few including companion link will sync notes. This does.. and its FREE !

hunny28 · Jan 17, 2012

Blue SyncRoid is really helpful to sync contacts and calendars both via bluetooth with your android phone. It has recently been released and has a trial version as well to try. good for professionals or outlook users who do not want to carry USB all along or are not comfortable in sharing personal info (contacts and calendars) over the cloud. Here you go... https://market.android.com/details?...t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5ibHVlc3luY3RyaWFsIl0

website: Blue SyncRoid - Home

jacke85 · Jan 20, 2012

I use OutlookReflex to sync my outlook to android

briandavison · Mar 17, 2012

ironass said:
I use MyPhoneExplorer.

Sync's Contacts and calendar with Outlook every time I connect via WiFi.

Simple and convenient and it's free.

Can it do notes and tasks too? that would be perfect!!

dvhttn · Mar 18, 2012

pissed off said:
ironass said:

I use MyPhoneExplorer.

Sync's Contacts and calendar with Outlook every time I connect via WiFi.

Simple and convenient and it's free.

Can it do notes and tasks too? that would be perfect!!

Click to expand...

Yes.

Dave

KalleIda · Mar 28, 2014

What about using Gmail as a media?
1. On your PC, go to the contacts piece of Outlook, export your contact as Comma Separated Values (Windows). Select the Contacts entry from the "Select folder to export from" list.
Finally, name and find a location to save the exported file to, and click Finish.

2. Log into your Gmail account on the PC where you exported your contacts. In the Gmail window, choose Contacts. Import Contacts CSV file you save before.

3. Now, all you have to do is run the sync on your mobile device. Each phone will handle this differently, but more than likely, all you need do is wait a moment and the device should auto-sync the new contacts.

robdam1001 · Apr 2, 2014

If you're not married to Outlook may I suggest that you give eMClient a whirl? It's my complete Outlook replacement and plays very nicely with Android/gmail.

AndroidProf · Apr 5, 2014

I recommend AkrutoSync for anyone who needs live two-way sync of contacts and calendar between Outlook and any Android phone. I tried other programs, but I came to rely on AkrutoSync, because it just works. It syncs all my data correctly and reliably and works with all my devices.

Note that is is not free, you have to pay a one-time purchase price, but it is well worth it. Just reliability alone is well worth the price for me.

MaryRisto · Apr 13, 2014

I tried the app you promoted, AndroidProf.
But I still perfer to use Android Transfer from transferphone.com to sync Outlook contacts to Android[/URL].

AndroidProf · Apr 14, 2014

MaryRisto said:
I tried the app you promoted, AndroidProf.
But is there any free solution?

There are many free programs. None has worked for me consistently. I have very low tolerance to any program that messes up my data

I would have preferred a free program myself, but in the end I went with something that works. Mind you this is not a recurring payment. You just pay once and use it forever with all your devices.

Robert Branton · May 13, 2014

Sync2 worked well for me, but need to have Google account for Outlook Calendar and Contacts synchronization with your phone.

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