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  • SyncCloud Mail now lets you access iCloud and other services

    We have updated SyncCloud Mail (app page) to include a much requested functionality that allows users to access web services without leaving the app.

    Web services can be accessed by opening the web browser, either from the app drawer (if logged in) or from the relevant section in the home screen (if not logged in). Services such as iCloud and Microsoft OneDrive can be quickly accessed by entering the URL in the web-address bar at the top of the screen. This allows you to access website documents and photos stored in the cloud easily without the leaving the app.

    Just like a normal web browser (such as Chrome or Edge), the web browsing features also stored all of your saved cookies from website, so you won’t have to log in each time. The cookies are held within the app itself on your device, and never transmitted to other applications.

    Steps on how to use (Not Logged In):

    1. Open SyncCloud Mail
    2. Select “Open browser”
    3. The default website will load automatically
    4. Press on the address bar to change website
    5. Enter URL of website you want to visit
    6. Press on “>” button to load

    Steps on how to use (Logged In):

    1. Open SyncCloud Mail
    2. Open the drawer
    3. Select “Web Browsing”
    4. The default website will load automatically
    5. Press on the address bar to change website
    6. Enter URL of website you want to visit
    7. Press on “>” button to load

    Access Web Browser when not logged in:

    Access Web Browser when logged in:

    Preview of web browsing functionality:

  • Download files from iCloud on Android

    With the latest update of our Sync for iCloud app, we have just made downloading files from iCloud much easier on Android devices.

    Introduction

    The new download manager lets you see ongoing download tasks which are running in the background, and download tasks which have been downloaded successfully.

    The download manager also provides a list of errored downloads: downloads which could not be completed due to some kind of error, such as due to a network issue.

    Downloading files from iCloud on Android devices could never be easier.

    All you need to do is to log in to your iCloud account using the normal username and password used to log in to the iCloud.com website. If successful, you will be prompted to enter a two-factor authentication code sent to all of your Apple devices connected to your iCloud account. You can also choose to have the code sent by SMS.

    If the two-factor authentication code is successful, you will be taken into your account, where the files stored in your iCloud account are shown.

    Download files after logging in

    To download files, all you need to do is to tap on the desired file.

    It is also possible to download multiple files. This can be done by long-pressing on the first item you want to download, and then tapping on the other items you wish to download. When ready, you can press on the download button at the top right of the app actionbar.

    See downloading files

    You can view your ongoing downloads by going into the home screen, by tapping on ‘home’ in the bottom left-hand corner, and tapping on the ‘view downloads’ button.

    Alternatively, it is also possible to view ongoing downloads by pressing on the notification from within your Android device’s notification center.

    Find downloaded files

    Successfully downloaded files will be stored on your Android device’s ‘Downloads’ folder, which can be accessed from the ‘Downloads’ app, or from your devices file manager.

    If Sync for iCloud is uninstalled, your downloads will remain stored in the ‘Downloads’ folder.

  • How to access iCloud on Your Android Phone with SyncDeck

    There are various reasons why users select iOS or Android for particular tasks, whilst the other platform is used for other tasks. Keeping files between iOS and Android requires the use of the cloud. Apple offers iCloud, which is natively supported on iOS devices. However, users using iCloud have been left out when switching over to an Android smartphone or tablet.

    While many would suggest to use the iCloud website when accessing iCloud content on Android devices, Io.mt offers a far simpler solution to access iCloud files and photos on Android devices: SyncDeck.

    Using iCloud on Android is easier than you think

    If you are the sort of user where you use both iOS and Android for various tasks, SyncDeck might be the best for you if you use iCloud for storing files and photos.

    SyncDeck is free to download and to use. The log in process is very simple and secure. The app offers the possibility to view your files and photos in one simple application. You can also download any of the files stored on iCloud, or upload directly from your Android device to your iCloud account.

    Keep reading to discover how easy it is to set up SyncDeck.

    1. Download SyncDeck from the Google Play Store

    This step requires very little effort. All you need to do is to install SyncDeck from the PlayStore by following the steps here. Alternatively, you can click here.

    Download: SyncDeck (Free)

    1. Simply open the Google Play Store from the Android device you wish to use iCloud on.
    2. Then, search for SyncDeck by io.mt.

    2. Open SyncDeck on your Android device

    Once SyncDeck is installed, find it on your smartphone or tablet and tap the icon to open the app.

    3. Log in using your iCloud email and password

    When opening for the first time, SyncDeck will ask you to enter your iCloud username and password. This is required so that you can log in to the iCloud web service.

    Before logging make, make sure that you can access your iCloud files from the iCloud website, and that Advanced Data Protection is not enabled.

    1. Enter your iCloud username
    2. Enter your iCloud password
    3. Press the log in button.

    4. Enter 2 factor authentication code

    If the username and password are correct, you will be asked for the 2 factor authentication code which will be sent to one of your iCloud devices linked to this iCloud account.

    Alternatively, you can ask the app to send the code via SMS.

    5. Done!

    If the 2 factor authentication code has been entered correctly, the files in your iCloud drive home folder will show.

    Downloaded files can be viewed under the Account page.

  • View iCloud files on Android

    View iCloud files on Android

    One of the problems of switching to Android from iOS is that it is difficult and cumbersome to migrate all of the files stored on iCloud. A particular case would be photos taken on an iOS device, which are then automatically uploaded to the iCloud Drive.

    Fortunately, it is possible to actually access all of your files stored on iCloud Drive, such as photos, from an Android device. The trick is to use Sync for iCloud‘s internal browser to access the iCloud website. Although this is not a very clean solution, its a solution which works and gets the job done.

    Steps

    1. Download Sync for iCloud from the Google Play Store.
    2. Open the app.
    3. Tap on ‘Open iCloud’.
    4. Log in to your iCloud account just as you would on your computer.

    The web browser is not part of Sync for iCloud’s main functionality. This means that support is not offered on this functionality and that this may work for some, but not for others.

    Apart from viewing iCloud files, the Sync for iCloud app also gives you the possibility of synchronizing all of your iCloud calendars natively on your Android device. The developer also gives access to other apps which also let you sync your iCloud contacts and emails to your Android device.

    The best part about these apps is that they are all free to use without any limitations. The only downside is that they contain a minimal amount of ads. However, these never proved to be distracting. If you don’t like ads, you can always make use of the in-app purchase to remove ads.

  • View and download iCloud Photos on Android via Sync for iCloud

    View and download iCloud Photos on Android via Sync for iCloud

    Sync for iCloud and Sync for iCloud Contacts are very flexible applications that offer many synchronisation possibilities to users, allowing for multiple iCloud accounts to be synced with any Android device for free.

    We have gone through great lengths to offer the best possible user experience when using our applications. The user interface has been designed to meet Android’s material guidelines while also providing an easy way to log in through iCloud and managing your iCloud accounts. We have also managed to deliver a constant stream of updates which include fixing bugs, improving on the synchronisation process and providing better user guidelines.

    iCloud synchronisation on Android was a technical challenge which we were able to overcome. As per Apple Inc.’s policies and infrastructure, it is not yet possible to synchronise all iCloud functionality to Android natively. Furthermore, Apple Inc. has introduced two-factor log in in June 2017, which requires the user to generate an app specific password to log in to iCloud services from third party applications. This means that certain features would have to be accessed through the iCloud web interface. In this regard, we have integrated a powerful internet browser within our Sync for iCloud and Sync for iCloud Contacts applications for two main reasons: generating app specific password and accessing all iCloud features which cannot be natively managed on Android. The internet browser is therefore an extension to the application, which is not required to use the features of the application, however, extra functionality can be obtained by using the app’s internet browser. This eliminates the need to have access to an extra computer device to manage your iCloud account.

    View and download iCloud pictures on Android

    Viewing and downloading of iCloud pictures on Android can be carried out through the application’s internet browser. This can be done by opening the internet browser from the home screen, and logging in with your iCloud account as you would do on a computer. Once logged in, press the Photos button to view and download photos.

    Manage and download iCloud Pages documents on Android

    ICloud Pages documents can be managed and downloaded from the application’s internet browser. Limited functionality is available in this regard.