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ActiveSync is a mobile data synchronization technology and protocol developed by Microsoft

ActiveSync is a mobile data synchronization technology and protocol developed by Microsoft, originally released in 1996. There are two implementations of the technology: one which synchronizes data and information with handheld devices with a specific desktop computer (originally known as Handheld PC Explorer), and another technology, commonly known as Exchange ActiveSync (or EAS), which provides push synchronization of contacts, calendars, tasks, and email between ActiveSync-enabled servers and devices.

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How to convert an EXE file for Windows CE without Active Sync

I'm able to compile and use Active Sync 4.5 to copy and then run application files in a Windows CE based device. Whenever I copy a file to the device Active Sync will say it will convert the file. This process of manually uploading the files using…
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Push mechanism of Exchange Activesync

I've a question regarding the over all design of push email and specifically the approach taken by Exchange ActiveSync. As I understand there are two basic ways to get push email with the following architecture Device <---> Push Email Server <--->…
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What is required for ActiveSync?

I like how Gmail uses ActiveSync to sync my iOS contacts with Gmail. I DO NOT like how Plaxo uses an app to sync my iOS contacts with Plaxo. Why doesn't Plaxo use ActiveSync? I also operate a web-based contacts app and would like to know how I can…
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Remove old/redundant activesync partnerships

I have used a script to get all users that have activesync enabled and list all of the connections. Many users have multiple entries where they have used a phone and upgraded, or re-enabled after a wipe. I am looking to get rid of any entry above…
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Getting 505 error in HTTP OPTIONS Command Request and Response of active sync in swift

I got 505 error(Http version not supported) in following api for active sync. let userName = "userName.onmicrosoft.com" let safeUserName = userName.addingPercentEncoding(withAllowedCharacters: .urlHostAllowed) let deviceid =…
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Recommended Exchange Server API for WP7 app

I am investigating developing an app for Windows Phone 7 that requires access to email/calendar information from Exchange Server (read only). The way I see it there are 2 options EWS or ActiveSync. WP7 only supports Basic Authentication. By default…
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Accessing Gmail, Calendar and Contacts using Exchange ActiveSync

This maybe very noob and unworthy of stackoverflow.com, but nonetheless here goes: I'm trying to write a custom application that syncs my Google data (emails, calendar and contacts) to the desktop (I know that there are several tools that let you do…
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Access Outlook Android app events locally from custom app

My intent is to have ability to see newly added events to Outlook android app in aggregator application without network connection. What I tried: 1) ActiveSync does not sync the calendars/events locally (considering the source code), and it does not…
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C# How to get the sync folder of ActiveSync

I'm not sure about my question so here it goes: In C#, how do I get the location of the sync folder of ActiveSync/Windows Mobile Center? so I could programatically read and write files into it. Thanks :)
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Connecting to WinCE 5.0 Device - ActiveSync vs Windows Mobile Device Center

I have a single board computer running Windows CE 5.0 that's connected to a desktop via serial. I'm updating the desktop from Windows 2000 to Windows 7 and as a result need to update from ActiveSync to Windows Mobile Device Center. With WMDC, I am…
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ActiveSync bootstrap initialization failed windows CE emulator

I am trying to run a visual studio 2008 project on a Windows CE emulator listed in visual studio. Receiving this error: Error 1 ActiveSync bootstrap initialization failed. Please connect/cradle a real device or download the User-level Windows…
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Office 365 Exchange ActiveSync using OAuth

Ever since https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/exchangedev/2016/06/13/announcing-exchange-activesync-version-16-1/ was posted there has been zero articles or blogs that cover how to configure Exchange ActiveSync in Office 365 to use…
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Python & ActiveSync file exchange

I have the following problem: I want to copy some files with a python3 script from a (windows) mobile device which is connected via ActiveSync to a windows computer. I tried it like that, showing the 3 failed Path-trys: def CopyDir(LocDir,…
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Is it possible to develop an app similar to the native mail app of iPhone iOS 4 that uses ActiveSync in synchronizing mails and calendar entries?

I understand the native app in the new OS is able to do synchronization. I am wondering if a third party app can also accomplish similar task, has its own settings page where a user can create and configure emails using Exchange server - independent…
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Android: how to get contacts stored in a directory by phone number?

I'm trying to get contacts that are not localy stored on my device, but found on a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync directory, by providing a phone number. I've followed igorepst's post that provides a simple solution for retrieving contacts by name…
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