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= OX Sync App =
= OX Sync App =


OX Sync App is a native mobile phone app built specifically for smartphone users of Android, that also have a valid OX App Suite account. The app is designed to let users sync their OX App Suite Appointments, Tasks and Contacts environment directly from a native mobile phone client. On the base of the implementation as sync adapter, it integrates seamlessly with the default Android calendar- and contacts apps.
OX Sync App was a native mobile phone app for Android built specifically for smartphone users, that also have a valid OX App Suite account. The app was designed to let users sync their OX App Suite Appointments, Tasks and Contacts environment directly from a native mobile phone client. The OX Sync App was designed specifically for ease-of-use and is available for Android only.


The OX Sync App has been designed specifically for ease-of-use and is available for Android only.
Development of the OX Sync app by Open-Xchange has ceased, and it will be removed from the app store by end of December 2025. From this point users will no longer be able to download the app. Please be aware that Open-Xchange will also stop providing further updates and support for the OX Sync app as of January 2026, both on OX App Suite and on the OX Sync app itself.


== Key Features ==
= CalDAV and CardDAV for Android with OX Sync and DAVx⁵ =


'''Synchronization of Appointments and Tasks'''
OX App Suite  supports the open synchronization standards for calendars (iCal) and contacts (vCard) through CalDAV and CardDAV. Unfortunately Android lacks native support for these open standard, while iOS supports it fully. To facilitate synchronizing calendars and contacts between Android and OX App Suite, we recommend to use the Open Source synchronization software [https://github.com/bitfireAT/davx5-ose DAVx⁵]. It is completely compatible with OX App Suite and provides reliable background synchronization.
* Supports all Android versions since Android 4.0
* Sync-Support of OX Task with the native task app
* Sync-Support of OX Calendar with the native appointment app
* Synchronization of OX Calendar Colors
* Synchronize of all private, shared and public OX Calendar folder
* Full support of recurring appointments, tasks and exceptions
* Support of Time Zones which also be used in OX App Suite


'''Synchronization of Contacts'''
=== Installation of DAVx⁵ on your Mobile Device ===
* Synchronization of Name, Title and Position
* Synchronization of Website, Instant Messengers and contact information


== Pricing & Availability ==
You can download the app via https://www.davx5.com/download, it is available in multiple Android App Stores. The download from F-Droid is free, while the downloads from the other App Stores cost a small amount that sponsors the development of the Open Source application. Please proceed to download and install it on your Android mobile device.


This OX Sync App is available for Android and can be downloaded for free from the corresponding App Store. Availability will be confirmed by Open-Xchange via the usual communication channels.
=== OX App Suite Credentials ===


'''Please note:''' The exact date when the clients become available depends on the approval process of the respective app store.
You can locate your access data for OX App Suite in the "Connect your device" wizard within the UI. This wizard is accessible through the submenu of the help icon found in the UI menu bar. It assists in configuring local apps to access your groupware data. The final page provides instructions for setting up OX App Suite on a mobile device.


== Requirements ==
Note: Depending on the OX App Suite configuration, Exchange Active Sync might be available. This is an alternative synchronization protocol that is supported by the GMail app on Android.


The requirements are listed at [[AppSuite:OX_System_Requirements#OX_Sync_App | OX Sync App and Platform Requirements]].
=== Configuration of DAVx⁵ with your OX App Suite Account ===


== Installation of the Clients ==
# Open DAVx⁵ and tap on the "+" or "Add Account".
# Select "Login with URL and Username".
# Tap "Next" to check the connection.
# After a successful connection, DAVx⁵ will display your available calendars and address books from OX App Suite.
# Choose which ones you want to synchronize.
# Confirm by tapping "Done" or "Synchronize".


The OX Sync App is available via the App Store of Android:
=== Activate Synchronization ===


* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.openexchange.mobile.syncapp.enterprise OX Sync App in GooglePlay]
# Access the account overview in DAVx⁵.
# Ensure that calendar and contacts synchronization is enabled.
# Optional: Set the synchronization frequency (e.g., every 30 minutes).
# The synchronized OX App Suite calendars will automatically appear in Google Calendar or any other one using the Android calendar storage framework
# Contacts can be found in Android Contacts. You may need to activate the DAVx⁵ account there.


'''Note''': OX Sync App was designed to work on Smartphones. In some rare cases devices with very large screens (greater than 5.6") might be recognized as tablets by the Play Store. In this case, OX Sync App will not show up and can not be installed on your device.


== Auto Discovery Service ==


The OX Sync app uses a central Auto Discovery Service to help new users to onboard to the app more easily.


=== Prerequisits ===


In order to participate you will need to provide specific information such as:
* Confirmation that you are running OX App Suite 7.10.6 or later.
* A full URL where your OX App Suite service can be reached by a web client.
* A full DAV-URL, where your OX Calendar and OX Contact data can be reached
* Two test accounts on your OX App Suite service, where we can verify that the OX App Suite system works as expected.
=== Required Information ===
* The primary email domain of your service
* Choose a Providerlist visibility: hidden, semi-hidden, semi-public, public
** '''Hidden''': the account can only be set up by a special link
** '''Semi-hidden''': same as hidden, but also with full email address (incl. domain)
** '''Semi-visible''': same as semi-hidden, but auto-completion is also available
** '''Visible''': Service listed in Providerlist
* In case your system serves a large number of arbitrary domains please let us know. Support for that scenario is possible as long as all MX records of those domains are pointing to the MX of the primary domain.
Please send the required information to your Open-Xchange sales representative or oxsyncapp@open-xchange.com.
<!-- == Branding for Partners and Customers ==
With OX Sync it is possible for customers and partners to request the addition, and change, of a variety of branding elements in the app. This includes changing colors, assets and settings.
For more information about branding, the cost of this service and what can be done please message  oxsyncapp@open-xchange.com, or contact Open-Xchange Sales. -->


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Latest revision as of 13:56, 5 August 2025

OX Sync App

OX Sync App was a native mobile phone app for Android built specifically for smartphone users, that also have a valid OX App Suite account. The app was designed to let users sync their OX App Suite Appointments, Tasks and Contacts environment directly from a native mobile phone client. The OX Sync App was designed specifically for ease-of-use and is available for Android only.

Development of the OX Sync app by Open-Xchange has ceased, and it will be removed from the app store by end of December 2025. From this point users will no longer be able to download the app. Please be aware that Open-Xchange will also stop providing further updates and support for the OX Sync app as of January 2026, both on OX App Suite and on the OX Sync app itself.

CalDAV and CardDAV for Android with OX Sync and DAVx⁵

OX App Suite supports the open synchronization standards for calendars (iCal) and contacts (vCard) through CalDAV and CardDAV. Unfortunately Android lacks native support for these open standard, while iOS supports it fully. To facilitate synchronizing calendars and contacts between Android and OX App Suite, we recommend to use the Open Source synchronization software DAVx⁵. It is completely compatible with OX App Suite and provides reliable background synchronization.

Installation of DAVx⁵ on your Mobile Device

You can download the app via https://www.davx5.com/download, it is available in multiple Android App Stores. The download from F-Droid is free, while the downloads from the other App Stores cost a small amount that sponsors the development of the Open Source application. Please proceed to download and install it on your Android mobile device.

OX App Suite Credentials

You can locate your access data for OX App Suite in the "Connect your device" wizard within the UI. This wizard is accessible through the submenu of the help icon found in the UI menu bar. It assists in configuring local apps to access your groupware data. The final page provides instructions for setting up OX App Suite on a mobile device.

Note: Depending on the OX App Suite configuration, Exchange Active Sync might be available. This is an alternative synchronization protocol that is supported by the GMail app on Android.

Configuration of DAVx⁵ with your OX App Suite Account

  1. Open DAVx⁵ and tap on the "+" or "Add Account".
  2. Select "Login with URL and Username".
  3. Tap "Next" to check the connection.
  4. After a successful connection, DAVx⁵ will display your available calendars and address books from OX App Suite.
  5. Choose which ones you want to synchronize.
  6. Confirm by tapping "Done" or "Synchronize".

Activate Synchronization

  1. Access the account overview in DAVx⁵.
  2. Ensure that calendar and contacts synchronization is enabled.
  3. Optional: Set the synchronization frequency (e.g., every 30 minutes).
  4. The synchronized OX App Suite calendars will automatically appear in Google Calendar or any other one using the Android calendar storage framework
  5. Contacts can be found in Android Contacts. You may need to activate the DAVx⁵ account there.