====== Using Zimbra with Android Mobile Devices ======

See also **[[quick_guide:zimbra_android_outlook|Zimbra Email on Android using Outlook]]**

See also **[[quick_guide:zimbra_android_contacts|Sync Zimbra Shared Contacts to Android]]**

See also **[[quick_guide:zimbra_ios|Zimbra with iOS Devices]]**

  * The Zimbra Network Editions include Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) support.
  * The Zextras add-on package also adds EAS support to the Zimbra Open Source Edition.
  * Our public Zimbra platform has mobile support using the EAS (Exchange ActiveSync) protocol with 'push' notifications.

EAS will sync:

  * **Folders**
  * **Mail**
  * **Contacts**
  * **Calendars**
  * **Tasks**

:!: All modern smart phones support 'Exchange' or 'EAS' accounts without installing any apps.

<note warning>You **must have Internet access** from your mobile device to access e-mail! **Check this first!**</note>

===== Configure Your Zimbra Account on Android Mobile Devices =====
:!: This was done using Android 10 on Samsung S20 FE with the built-in Google Mail app.

Open **Settings** on your phone (Gear Icon)

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Tap **Accounts**

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Tap **Accounts (again)**

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Tap **Add Account**

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Tap the (Gmail) **Exchange** option

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Enter your **e-mail address** and tap **Set up manually**

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Enter your **password** and tap **Next**
 
:!: Your **username** is probably your **full e-mail address**

Set the server to ''zimbra.virtualarchitects.com''

Tap **Next** then **Done**

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:!: To change accounts with the Gmail mail client open the client then tap the circle (or picture) to the **right** of **Search in mail** then tap the appropriate email address.

:!: To change folders tap the 3 bars to the **left** of **Search in mail** then tap the folder.

===== Older Android Setup =====


:!: This was done using Android 4.2.2 with the built-in Mail app.

:!: On our public Zimbra system, you need to use your **full e-mail address** as your username.

**Settings ->  scroll down to Accounts -> Add Account -> choose Corporate (or Microsoft Exchange or EAS)**

:!: The option to select "Exchange" may be AFTER you enter email address and password then tap Next.

  - Enter your e-mail address
  - Enter your password
  - Touch ''Next''
  - Modify the server to be ''zimbra.virtualarchitects.com''
  - Select ''Accept all SSL certificates''
  - Touch ''Next''
  - Accept the security warning
  - Set ''Inbox check frequency'' to ''Automatic (push)''
  - Select ''Send e-mail from this account by default'' (probably)
  - Touch ''Next'', then ''Next'' again
  - Touch ''Activate''

<note important>For security, the settings changes will force the use of a numeric PIN to unlock your phone instead of using a pattern.</note>

===== Troubleshooting =====

  - If you can't get the new account to work properly even when all the settings look correct, **try deleting the account completely, rebooting the phone and then add the account again**.
  - Some phones, notably certain LG phones, have faulty EAS implementations.  If you can't get your Android phone to work using EAS with the built-in Mail app, try another e-mail client app.  Some free mail apps: **[[http://mail-wise.com|MailWise]]**, **[[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.outlook|Outlook Mobile]]**.
  - Add the new account as **Exchange/EAS/Corporate** for the best results.  However, you can also use POP or IMAP protocols if you have trouble with EAS.