Sync for iCloud Contacts version 13.3.3 is being rolled out to users on the Google Play Store. This update contains the following fixes and improvements:
- Minor bug fixes to back-end code.
Tag: Sync for iCloud Contacts
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Sync for iCloud Contacts Release 13.3.2
Sync for iCloud Contacts version 13.3.2 is being rolled out to users on the Google Play Store. This update contains the following fixes and improvements:
- User interface updates in the following areas: permission screen, invalid certificate screen, main screen and log in screen.
- Update to various back end libraries.
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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
- Download Sync for iCloud from the Google Play Store.
- Open the app.
- Tap on ‘Open iCloud’.
- 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.
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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.
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Is it possible to get iCloud on Android?
Question
I am a long time iOS user. Now, I wish to move over to Android. At the moment, I heavily rely on Apple’s services such as Apple iCloud. I have all my contacts, calendars, email and photos stored on my iCloud drive. Would I be able to access them from Android?
Answer
Ever since Android was introduced by Google, this question has always been asked time-and-time again. Users of iOS who rely on Apple’s iCloud services would be reluctant to move to Android due to the fact that Apple does not support iCloud services natively on Android.
While to this date, it is not possible to sync your iCloud photos to Android, it is possible to keep all of your contacts, calendars and emails on iCloud while using Android. This can be done by installing three great apps on your Android device: Sync for iCloud, Sync for iCloud Contacts and Sync for iCloud Mail. These three Android applications make it very easy to log in with your iCloud username and password, and synchronise your contacts, calendars and emails.
Sync for iCloud
Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.granita.caldavsync
This Android application allows you to log in with your iCloud username and password and get all of your calendar events synchronised in your Android’s default calendar application. When you add a new event on your iCloud account, this will be shown on your Android’s calendar. When you add a new event on your Android’s calendar, it will be shown in your iCloud account. You are also able to download events from shared calendars you have with your friends, family or work colleagues.
Sync for iCloud Contacts
Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.granita.contacticloudsync
Just like Sync for iCloud, Sync for iCloud Contacts allows you to log in with your iCloud username and password and get all of your contacts synchronised in your Android’s default contacts application. When you add a new contact in your Android’s contacts application, that contact will be copied over to your iCloud account. Likewise, any new contact created in iCloud will be copied over to your Android’s contacts application.
Sync for iCloud Mail
Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.granita.icloudmail
You can send, receive and manage all of your iCloud emails with Sync for iCloud Mail. Setup is very easy to do and only takes a few steps. Just enter your iCloud username and password, and your email account will be downloaded to your Android device. When sending emails, you can also attach files such as images, PDF documents and any other type of file.
All of these applications work in the background. Any changes are automatically detected and copied over between your iCloud account and your Android device. This is all done through very secure connections directly between Apple’s iCloud servers and your Android device. This means that no one will be able to get hold of your connection details.
This high level of security makes these applications the ideal solution for your business, with very reliable synchronisation, secure connection and ease of use. The applications are all FREE to download with no limitations. Thus, if you have a small or medium sized business, you can scale the use of these applications with no cost at all for your company.
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Logging in with 2 factor authentication
Sync for iCloud, Sync for iCloud Contacts, and Sync for iCloud Mail do not support Apple’s latest authentication methods. Therefore, to log in to your account, you need to create an app specific password.
The steps below will show you how to check whether you have Apple’s latest authentication method enabled, and how to generate an app specific password. Each time you change your password, you must create a new app specific password.
1. Open your browser and go to icloud.com. Log in with your iCloud account.
2. Click on the ‘Settings’ icon.
3. Click on ‘Manage’ Apple ID.
4. Click on ‘Generate Password…’
5. Enter a name for the app-specific password and click ‘Create’.
6. Open Sync for iCloud/Sync for iCloud Calendar/Sync for iCloud Mail on your Android device and enter the password given by iCloud.
