Dec 07 2021 04:02 AM
Hi.
Does anyone have a working way of synchronizing the GAL to IOS and Android devices' native contacts app?
We are using intune, and i have tried with the app protection and app configuration policies, and with device configuration, and none of them give me the wanted result.
I can manage to the the Sync turned on, and manually from the outlook app select single users to sync, which works - but not the entire GAL automaticlly.....
I know there is alot of licensed 3. party software that can do this - i'm hoping someone here has an intune native solution to the issue..
Jan 23 2022 04:55 AM
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Jun 09 2022 06:11 PM
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May 04 2023 11:51 PM
May 16 2023 08:34 AM
Hi @Hjorthen,
you can also use an app that makes GAL usable on Android and iOS devices without sync (i.e. https://secure-contacts.com).
Regards,
Markus
Apr 29 2024 06:36 AM
Apr 29 2024 06:40 AM
Synchronizing the Global Address List (GAL) to iOS and Android devices' native contacts app is possible through various methods.
1. *Exchange Server*: If your organization uses Microsoft Exchange Server, you can configure Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) to sync the GAL with iOS and Android devices. This method requires setup on the Exchange server and device-side configuration.
2. *CardDAV*: CardDAV (Card Distributed Addressing Verification) is an open standard for syncing contacts. You can set up a CardDAV server to sync the GAL with iOS and Android devices. This method requires a CardDAV server setup and device-side configuration.
3. *LDAP*: LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a protocol for accessing and syncing directory information. You can use LDAP to sync the GAL with iOS and Android devices. This method requires an LDAP server setup and device-side configuration.
4. *Third-party apps*: There are various third-party apps available that can sync the GAL with iOS and Android devices, such as Sync2, GAL Sync, or ContactSync. These apps often require setup on the device and may have additional configuration requirements.
5. *Microsoft Intune*: If your organization uses Microsoft Intune, you can use the Intune SDK to develop a custom app that syncs the GAL with iOS and Android devices.
Before proceeding, ensure you have the necessary permissions and follow your organization's security policies when synchronizing the GAL with mobile devices.