How to: Sync Outlook to Android

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Posted 29 Aug 2010 in Technology

I’ve gotten this question twice in the past week, so I figured I should share this knowledge with the world. I’ve already discussed how to sync Android and Mac to copy files to/from your SD card. This is exclusively about Outlook. Read on!

CompanionLink (link) is the first app that I came across. This app syncs directly from Outlook to your Android. It syncs your email, contacts, tasks, etc. from Outlook. You must use your data cable and have an app called DejaOffice (free in the Market) already on your device to get this program to work. Some might not like the price at $39.95, but if you need Outlook and want to bypass Google, this is one of your few options. CompanionLink only works on PCs.

The Missing Sync for Android (link) is also $39.95, but this program syncs your Outlook data to Google then to your device. You can do this syncing wirelessly or via Bluetooth. Sticker shock aside, this program simply works. Future features include Outlook tasks. The Missing Sync works on Macs and PCs.

gSyncit (link) is another option that is a little less expensive at $14.99. It syncs Outlook email, contacts, tasks and calendars by syncing to Google then to your phone. It also syncs wirelessly. This program works on any Android powered device.

Touchdown (link) is perhaps the most popular of the Android-Outlook sync programs because it ties in with Pure Widgets like Pure Calendar and has a lot of features. With a 30 day trial, you can decide if you want this app, which retails at $19.99.

The default Email client on Android will sync your Outlook email and contacts to your device. Unfortunately, it won’t sync anything else, but you could sync tasks into a task manager like Remember the Milk with SprinxCRM.

Do you have suggestions on how to sync Outlook to Android? Let’s hear it in the comments!

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  1. You have provided a comprehensive understanding for the android.