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Sync on Linux
Enjoying the user experience of Edge on Linux. The only thing that I'm missing in order to fully 'devote' myself to the browser is sync (bookmarks/tabs/etc) across devices. Is there currently a rough estimate on when this feature will be available?
I tried searching for a discussion but I did not see anything. Thank you!
- yes, this is a thing where they need hurry up. we also need more rapid channel to talk with the linux devs, so where we can find them?
I've made the switch to Edge (Chromium) on Windows and Mac. The only thing holding me back from using it as my de facto web browser on Linux is the lack of sign in and sync features. Once this gets added I'll be using Edge for everything.
+1 on sync.
On a side note "Microsoft has clearly said that sign-in, sync and autofill will be implemented on Edge-Linux, but hasn't given an implementation timetable to my knowledge."
Timetables are not only hard but can have a negative impact on a product and the developers working on it.
alnutile "Timetables are not only hard but can have a negative impact on a product and the developers working on it."
That may be, but two notes: (1) Microsoft does give timetables of a sort (e.g. "Planned for February") in the Top Feedback list; and (2) Microsoft could give a soft timetable (e.g. "We anticipate that MSA sign-in and Edge sync will be available during the 3rd quarter of 2021.") without imposing an unworkable deadline on the developers or forcing premature release.
- problem is that Microsoft has this odd mental mind, that everything what they do on linux side, is for developers, not general linux users.
this is something what they need to get rid off, otherwise things just keep be like they are.
kraftee Akampurura_Brian_David tomscharbach survivor303 MattsCreative
Sync is now available on Edge Linux starting with Edge Dev version 91.0.831.1
- runs like gold on arch linux
HotCakeX I just updated to the latest build on 3/23/21 via the MS repository and Synch is still not working. I'm using Ubuntu 20.04.2. I'm still getting the error message that Synch is only available for Windows 10 and Mac OS. Someone needs to look into this, otherwise the welcome screen telling me that's it's now available for Linux users is just false advertising.
Allen0731 "I just updated to the latest build on 3/23/21 via the MS repository and Synch is still not working. I'm using Ubuntu 20.04.2. I'm still getting the error message that Synch is only available for Windows 10 and Mac OS. "
Please read "Users can now sign-in and sync their favorites with Microsoft Edge on Linux!" Sign-in and sync are still experimental, and the article explains that you need to set a flag in order the use the feature. The article also contains instructions on how to back out of sign-in and sync if you run into problems using it.
If you set the flag following the instructions in the article and cannot sign-in or sync, file a Feedback.
Just got the latest update (~30 dec 2020), but no sync yet. Come on folks, this is needed.
- jeffmcneill Be patient, can't you see that they're taking a holiday break?!
Kam "Roughly, it might be available by 2021." I'm curious about why you thought this. As far as I know, Microsoft has not said anything at all about a timetable for Edge-Linux sync.
Given Microsoft's development lag for Edge-Linux in general and the probable need for upstream work to implement sync for Edge-Linux, I'm not optimistic about seeing sync any time soon. I hope that I'm wrong.
survivor303 "we also need more rapid channel to talk with the linux devs, so where we can find them?" That would be helpful. The most I've gotten is a "I'll check with the Linux team and get back to you if I have any information to report ..." response from the mods and then silence.
Without MSA sign-in, sync, and password autofill, Edge-Linux is essentially bling, useless for real-world testing. To mitigate this, I imported favorites from an html file and installed the Microsoft Autofill extension from the Chrome Web Store to get MSA sign-in and password autofill. Its a workaround, and incomplete, but better than nothing.
- tomscharbach Because otherwise, Edge wouldn't survive on Linux!
I am adding my voice too. Just installed MS Edge, no sign in functionality and account sync, I went straight into uninstall. It's a killer feature and needed.
I keep sending the feedback to them on this as well. Near as I can tell, there is no legitimate reason technologically why this should be disabled for the Linux version of Edge as it is working fine for the Android version which is based on Linux. MacOS is also supported, which too is a Unix type operating system. There is no such problem with syncing browsers on Google Chrome, or even using straight Chromium on Linux to sync with an existing Google Account. This is a ridiculous, and quite frankly discriminatory choice by the Microsoft developers and serves no functional purpose other than to upset users.
This feature needs to be developed very fast. Its keeping us linux users back. We really love MsEdge but this feature alone is more core than anything please bring it in your next build or release.
