I took my Droid back.

[ParadingLunatic]

I've read about people having problems with the Droid deleting emails and SMS messages. I've never had this problem. Sure it deletes my SMS messages when they go over the limit that I specified (100 instead of the default 200), but never has it deleted anything I didn't ask it to. I haven't heard of this happening a lot and it's really hard to tell if it's a pebcak error or simply a defective device.

As for only syncing with USB....why? What is the point of getting such an advanced device and going back to the 90's with it. Sure you can use the browser and use apps and such, but isn't that just as much of a 'security' issue? And to be honest, if your company is supporting ActiveSync and has Outlook Web Access enabled, EVERYONES Outlook mail in your company is technically "on the web". As long as your ActiveSync is properly configured and is secured with SSL, then you're just as secure as you normally would be. People have already found a way to do a man in the middle attack with SSL, is that going to completely stop you from using the internet. Probably not. If you're concerned about your info being saved in the google cloud then don't check off the setting on the Droid to backup your settings and such to Google.

As for the WinMo 5.0 reghack. Yeah I knew about it. I just didn't think it was worth applying it to a 3 year old phone with a battery that was so dead it would only last me 2 minutes talk time and half a day if I used it to SMS. Even when the battery was in its prime, I got so much email through work that once I hooked it up to ActiveSync the phone only lasted about 6 hours before it needed a charge.

 

[TechLess]

"I don't want to buy 3rd party apps and I don't want my information on Google."
That was in the original post that started this discussion.

I want my info that is in my Outlook to stay there and on the phone I have; not transmitting over the web.

That may not be right for everyone, but it is what I feel is right for me.

 

[SirVilhelm]

"I don't want to buy 3rd party apps and I don't want my information on Google."
That was in the original post that started this discussion.

I want my info that is in my Outlook to stay there and on the phone I have; not transmitting over the web.

That may not be right for everyone, but it is what I feel is right for me.

I have Exchange, Facebook and Gmail syncing turned on. I can see all my contacts on each of the platforms. The phone will NOT sync Exchange contacts to Gmail. I can tell this because when I log into my Gmail account none of my Exchange contacts are there. Same thing goes for my Gmail contacts not showing up in my Exchange Contacts.

 

[ParadingLunatic]

"I don't want to buy 3rd party apps and I don't want my information on Google."
That was in the original post that started this discussion.

I want my info that is in my Outlook to stay there and on the phone I have; not transmitting over the web.

That may not be right for everyone, but it is what I feel is right for me.

I'm not trying to argue with you, but I think you're in the wrong thread. This thread started out with Puddinhead saying he was taking his Droid back because of difficulties he had getting it connected to Exchange/Activesync. Basically this thread turned into a "how do I get my Droid to work with Exchange" thread. What you're saying is going completely against the purpose of this thread.

 

[TechLess]

Thank you. I have POP 3 account, not Exchange. The only thing I want going thought the web is my emails. Calender, Contacts, tasks and memo, I want to shared between the phone and my PC only.

 

[ParadingLunatic]

Thank you. I have POP 3 account, not Exchange. The only thing I want going thought the web is my emails. Calender, Contacts, tasks and memo, I want to shared between the phone and my PC only.

Ah ok that makes much more sense. Yeah I think your best bet is going to be CompanionLink, which is basically the link you posted. Apparently there are a few people on these forums using it successfully. They also mention a few other options. Thread is located here..

http://androidforums.com/motorola-droid/13302-solution-syncing-outlook-droid.html

 

[TechLess]

Hi ParadingLunatic, Didn't think you were arguing with me. In fact,thank you for trying to help; I should have mentioned the POP3 account in my first post. I was trying to help myself by posting the link to try and help others in the same boat. Good luck to all.

 

[patman831]

Just got off the phone with Verizon support (after spending hours trying to get Exchange email on my Samsung Charge with no luck) and they informed me that I need a unlimited corporate plan (49.95/mo) to make Exchange work. Same goes for iPhone. Verizon. Verizon. Verizon.

 

[esmith818]

Just got off the phone with Verizon support (after spending hours trying to get Exchange email on my Samsung Charge with no luck) and they informed me that I need a unlimited corporate plan (49.95/mo) to make Exchange work. Same goes for iPhone. Verizon. Verizon. Verizon.

That is not necessarily true although depending on the security settings of your Exchange mail server, you may not be able to connect with the same privileges as an Outlook client.

More importantly, are you sure you posted in the right thread? I was surprised when I saw this thread from 2009 pop up in my control panel. Haven't had the OG Droid for months.