Manually Configuring Android 2


Note: This instruction refers to unmodified Google Android 2.1, 2.2 or 2.3 versions. You might use a version that has been modified by your device or mobile provider. This can result in client functions, described in this instruction, using a different terminology, being differently configured or not being available at all.

Non-modified Android 2 versions come with a pre-installed ActiveSync client, enabling you to synchronize your E-Mails and contacts between your Android device and the Groupware Server. With Android 2.2 and later versions it is also possible to synchronize appointments.

How to configure your Android 2 device:

  1. From the application overview select Settings.

  2. Select Accounts and synchronization.

  3. Select Add account.

  4. Select Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.

  5. On the E-Mail setup page enter the following data:

    • The E-Mail address used for your E-Mail account on the Groupware Server.

    • Your password for accessing the Groupware Server.

    Select Next.

  6. On the Exchange Server Settings page enter the following data.

    • In the Domain name/username field enter your user name for the Groupware Server. Please note it is case-sensitiv. Please also note:

      • If your username contains the @ character: first enter the characters after @, then the "\" character, then the characters before @. Example: For "mike@ox.io" enter ox.io\mike .

      • If your username does not contain the @ character: first enter the characters "defaultcontext", then the "\" character, then the username. Example: For the username "mike" enter defaultcontext\mike .

      Select Next.

    • The password for accessing the Groupware Server. The password was entered already in the previous dialog. Check it now and if necessary, correct it.

    • In the Exchange Server field enter your server name: OX_DOMAINNAME

    • To make an encrypted transfer of your data, activate the respective option.

    • Select Next

Result: Your Android 2 is configured for the usage with the Groupware Server. The initial synchronization is immediately started automatically. Depending on the data volume and the network connection the initial synchronization can take a while.