How to configure an Apple iPhone to synchronize contacts using the MailEnable SyncML service.


SUMMARY

This article explains how to configure an Apple iPhone to use Funambol to synchronize contacts via the MailEnable SyncML synchronization service.

DETAIL

Requirements: Funambol for Apple iPhone can be downloaded from the Apple App Store.

NOTE: SyncML service is exclusive to Enterprise version 4 and later of MailEnable.

NOTE: Please consult within the Funambol Readme guide and the Apple iTunes documentation on how to install the Funambol application on the iPhone.

Ensure that the MailEnable SyncML option has been enabled. Follow the steps below:

  • Navigate within the MailEnable administration console to: Servers>localhost>services>synchronization.
  • Right click on "Synchronization" and select "Properties" from the popup menu.
  • Navigate to the "SyncML" tab and tick the box "Enable SyncML support".
  • Ensure the MailEnable HTTPMail service is running under: Servers>localhost>system>services.

iPhone Funambol "Account" settings:

  • Server Location: http://example.com:8080/syncml
  • Username: mailboxname@postofficename
  • Password: ********

iPhone Funambol "Contacts" confgiuration settings:

  • Sync Direction: Two-way
  • Remote Name: card

REFERENCES

https://sourceforge.net/projects/funambol/



Product:MailEnable
Category:Configuration
Article:ME020539
Module:Other
Keywords:Syncml,Iphone,Apple,contacts,synchronize,iphone
Class:HOWTO: Product Instructions
Revised:Wednesday, May 4, 2016
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Publisher:MailEnable