I read on a forum about the new CompanionLink software that would allow me to sync via USB connection, so I installed the software and did everything the CompanionLink site said to do, and it seemed to be working, but when it was all done (10 minutes later!) all it seemed to do was move my phone's contacts over to my outlook contacts and nothing else! I selected the option to do a 2-way sync, but I don't know where my outlook information went, if in fact it did sync to my phone. Here's my problem: I just got a Motorola Droid and I am trying to sync it via USB to my outlook for my contacts, tasks, and calendar, and I can't sync it via a third party due to my company's restrictions. The other fields are not so important provided that no info would get truncated during syncs.Īm I the only one having problems using the CompanionLink sync software?! I keep reading all these posts about how great it is, but it's not working for me. Do the tasks support folders as well as 'categories' and' due date'? Are there limitations for the length of text in the 'note' field. I need be able to sync multiple folders (local & shared global) from exchange with the phone. Tasks: this is actually one of the most critical issues for me as I use these to track several personal and shared projects. Memos: not important as I could use tasks just as easily for some of these that I use.Ħ. Contacts: support multiple contacts(personal - local folder) & global shared folder with other users in the office.ĥ. Does it support 'private' appointments in outlook? I set up private appointments & these would be displayed on the phone, but masked on outlook (except those with viewing rights).Ĥ. This seems to be handled with all of them via DocsToGo?ģ. View email attachments (PDF, WORD & EXCEL files). or is Android/Google adding this into the OS? Right now, it appears that there is no "task" app included with the OS?Ģ. Will Companion Link be the answer or will there need to be other apps. I am looking to sync with as much of my outlook data and specifically the following. I use outlook and have my own exchange server in my office.
We'll send you a progress update email in December. MS Outlook with Business Contact Manager Our goal is to add PC-like functions to those apps that business users have come to expect. For example, if you have scheduled a call with someone in your calendar, you will be able to quickly tap on the linked contact name from within the calendar event and call them. These apps will have features beyond the built-in calendar and tasks apps, such as the ability to link calendar events and task items to contacts, categories, priorities, and various sort options.
We are developing our own calendar and tasklist apps that will run on Android phones.
For calendar and tasks, we have a refreshingly different approach.
Our plan is to sync PC contacts to the native address book on Android phones. If you've already purchased one of our products, the new USB sync solution will be a free update for you. Everything is securely done using the USB cable that came with your phone. You will not need to use Google or other over-the-air services to transfer, back up, or sync your data.
You will be able to do a wired (USB) sync between your PC and Android phone.
We have some great news - we expect to launch a direct and secure two-way USB sync solution for Android phones within 90 days. You signed up to receive an update when CompanionLink finalizes a launch date for our Android USB sync solution. CompanionLink is looking to address that with a direct USB sync solution.Ĭlick here to sign up to receive an email announcement when direct USB sync between PC and Droid is available. While this serves the needs of many customers, this can pose security concerns for people who don’t want to host their sensitive data on Google or have it transmitted wirelessly. CompanionLink for Google provides this functionality between PC and Google. For example, data syncs from their PC to their Google account, which then natively syncs with the Droid.
This will let users securely sync data by docking their Droid to their PC with the USB cable that came with their phone.Ĭurrently, users of desktop software like Outlook, Lotus Notes, GroupWise and ACT! are required to use a wireless sync protocol.
It means you can sync your phone with your PC without the Google cloud (and your data on the Web) in the middle.ĬompanionLink is working on a direct USB sync for the new Motorola Droid. Just got this from the CompanionLink blog.