Sync Outlook with S2??

[rabbitmumu]

Hello all, after years of using iphone, I am so pleased that I have got this Android phone. But I haven't got a clue what to do with this Android system and would appreciate some help.

I am trying to sync my outlook 2003 with the phone (mainly contacts and calendar and tasks if possible), whereas email I can set it up via pop/ imap. I am using Kies but can't import any contacts from the PC like the iphone did. Basically Kies can't even detect the phone .. just "connecting" for ages...

Please help and any advice would be highly appreciated. Many many thanks

[tiptronic]

Basically Kies can't even detect the phone .. just "connecting" for ages...

If you look at the Kies installed directory, there is a folder call "USB Driver". Inside there is a file "SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.exe". Run that should install the correct driver for your SGSII. If your phone still cannot connect after that, try reboot both your machine and phone.

[rabbitmumu]

Hi.. thanks for your help. I think I figured out the problem...

Basically Kies doesn't like Avira Anti-vrius (possibly some other anti-virus or firewall) but once I disabled it, I can connect Kies to my phone.

However, I still cannot sync Outlook 2003 via Kies... so I phoned Samsung and they (probably read from their notes) saying that Kies only work with Outlook 2007. As far as I can see from other Android users, they can use 2003 too so I don't know what's what. But this Kies has taken me more than 4 hours and I don't like the idea of sync all my contacts via google then to phone... so a simple last resort was to use this app called "My Phone Explorer" .. neat and simple.

I hope it's safe and secure using an app like this(?!) I connect my phone via wifi and everything works perfectly. The only downside of this (which is a known issue) is that they don't sync outlook task list... other than that everything runs smoothly and I don't need to risk trying to get a copy of 2007... Now I only use Kies for the recent firmware upgrade and to sync some of those settings stuff/ music etc.

[Piotr Petrovka]

The Outlook Sync just does not work with Kies (the USB connection works well, thanks). There is a message about "an error which happens during the preparation of the synchronisation and stops the sync process". At present, it seems a general and terrible problem. Then, a great number of paying solutions are available on the Internet. Also, uploading the contacts to Gmail is possible (I had to do it) but raises questions about privacy. Question (1): Is it a temporary situation and Samsung will come with a solution in the near future? Question (2): If it is not Kies what could it be? Thks & Regrds. Piotr

[keep fit]

Hi, I had the same problem.
I have a solution!

you need to ignore kies.
load your contacts and calendar info from outlook onto google.
to do this you need to save your info in csv format (comma separated values)
if you need help with this google has info on their site

once your contacts and calender info has been uploaded onto google you need to sync your phone with google
(under settings, under sync)

i havent gotten further than that but i think that google is the master and the phone and the computer (outlook) are the slaves.

good luck

[stitch-up]

Wish I'd stuck with the Blackberry Storm 2 as far as syncing with Outlook goes - it worked!

I can't even connect my SGS2 to my computer, I get an error Android MTP Failed! This is on my Windows 7 PC. So I thought I'd try it on my Windows 7 notebook = same error! So finaly, I tried it on my Windows 7 based slate, guess what = Android MTP Failed!

[mark22]

Wish I'd stuck with the Blackberry Storm 2 as far as syncing with Outlook goes - it worked!

I can't even connect my SGS2 to my computer, I get an error Android MTP Failed! This is on my Windows 7 PC. So I thought I'd try it on my Windows 7 notebook = same error! So finaly, I tried it on my Windows 7 based slate, guess what = Android MTP Failed!

In settings - application - development have you got usb debugging ticked, could be the prob?

[Tufftoad]

Or in Kies mode?

[ccc19155]

I have tested quite a deal of programs that sync Outlook 2010 with my Galaxy S2

I found that the android-sync is the cheapest software that works very simpel to.It sync via usb-cable automatic if you want.

I could not find freeware yet, but it must come some time from Samsung -its a must have.

[LisaUK]

I'm not sure if this link is of any help, but it lists and gives links to IMAP settings for various supported clients to sync with Gmail, including Outlook 2003...

https://mail.google.com/support/bin/...l&answer=75726