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Tag: Sync for iCloud Mail

  • iMail Release 14.48

    iMail continues to see strong user growth, most of which is composed of organic installs. As a result of this growth, more functionality is being developed for iMail, together with periodic bug fixes and performance improvements.

    Support for additional email services

    This release marks a major milestone, where users will be able to add mail accounts for other email services in addition to Apple iCloud. As a result of this added functionality, the way in which a user logs in will be changing slightly.

    In addition to iCloud email accounts, users can now log in to Yahoo and Gmail accounts. Microsoft Outlook accounts are not yet supported, with support being planned for a future release. However, users can still log in to their Microsoft Outlook accounts by manually configuring the IMAP settings during the log in process.

    Changes to iCloud login

    Users who wish to log in their iCloud email accounts will need to make use of either an iCloud.com email, or a me.com email. The app will automatically detect the server settings for the user.

    Login using the normal iCloud username and password is still supported, where an app specific password will be automatically created for iMail after successful login to the user’s Apple iCloud account. To use this feature, the iCloud email address must first be entered in the email box. Once iMail recognises the account type, a button will appear on screen. Pressing on this button will redirect the user to log in using the Apple iCloud normal password.

    Rollout of update

    Initially, the update will be rolled out for a select number of users. This allows me to identify any potential bugs and issue any needed fixes before the update is rolled out to more users.

    If no major issues are encountered, the roll out will be increased to more users through the month of February.

  • 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:

  • Sync for iCloud Mail Release 11.2.3

    Sync for iCloud Mail version 11.2.3 is being rolled out to users on the Google Play Store. This update contains the following fixes and improvements:

    • Major bug fixes and performance improvements to both back-end code and the front-end code.
    • Updated internal libraries to improve app stability on multiple devices.
    • Update to the user interface, including layout fixes and the additions of more images for a more professional and sleek look.

    Download

    Download from the Google Play Store for free by clicking on the button below.

  • 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.

  • Is it possible to get iCloud on Android?

    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.

  • Logging in with 2 factor authentication

    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.