IMAP with PocketPC?

wilyliam · 12 Aug 2007, 11:07 PM

Greetings! New to this forum - I looked around and didn't see anything specific to my IMAP question ... (that doesn't mean it's not a dumb question, however ...)

I would really like to use Runbox IMAP with my PocketPC - for when I'm out an about, want to look at/manipulate my email without downloading or erasing it from the server - so I can still have it all in Outlook when I get home ... But I'm finding a couple things - one, nothing I delete actually gets deleted, and sometimes ends up getting re-synched - I tried using the "Manage Folders" option in Pocket Outlook and checked a couple other folders for synchronization "Inbox.Sent" and "Inbox.Trash" - then I started getting messages that the Send and Receive could not be completed.

Also, I can't seem to send any messages - keeps asking me if I have a network connection.

Does anyone know how to use Runbox IMAP with PocketPC (Windows Mobile 5)

Thanks,
Wily

David · 12 Aug 2007, 11:33 PM

I am not a Runbox user wilyliam but see this recent Fastmail thread. Pocket Outlook seems to be incapable of deleting messages (after download) regardless of if you set up a POP or IMAP account. (unless it works differently with Runbox)

Welcome to the forums by the way

wilyliam · 13 Aug 2007, 03:37 AM

Thanks! I was afraid it was something like that ... for the most part I'm finding that Pocket Outlook is kind of lame ...

Wily

jsamuelson · 14 Aug 2007, 08:09 PM

At the moment, due to the borked IMAP support of WM, I forward all my Runbox mail to a 4smartphone Hosted Exchange account which I then pick up on my mobile devices.

This has the advantage of giving me a full backup of all mail hosted elsewhere, plus ActiveSync contact/calendar support and DirectPush which all works surprisingly well for Microsoft.

It does, however, mean additional cost and additional work (duplicated emails) but if you have a WM device and need mobile push email it is a good solution.

Or you could use Outlook with it too, and use Runbox as the collection point/backup/junk filter.

Regards,

John

12 Aug 2007, 11:07 PM	#1
wilyliam Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2	IMAP with PocketPC? Greetings! New to this forum - I looked around and didn't see anything specific to my IMAP question ... (that doesn't mean it's not a dumb question, however ...) I would really like to use Runbox IMAP with my PocketPC - for when I'm out an about, want to look at/manipulate my email without downloading or erasing it from the server - so I can still have it all in Outlook when I get home ... But I'm finding a couple things - one, nothing I delete actually gets deleted, and sometimes ends up getting re-synched - I tried using the "Manage Folders" option in Pocket Outlook and checked a couple other folders for synchronization "Inbox.Sent" and "Inbox.Trash" - then I started getting messages that the Send and Receive could not be completed. Also, I can't seem to send any messages - keeps asking me if I have a network connection. Does anyone know how to use Runbox IMAP with PocketPC (Windows Mobile 5) Thanks, Wily

12 Aug 2007, 11:33 PM	#2
David Ultimate Contributor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canada. Posts: 10,355	I am not a Runbox user wilyliam but see this recent Fastmail thread. Pocket Outlook seems to be incapable of deleting messages (after download) regardless of if you set up a POP or IMAP account. (unless it works differently with Runbox) Welcome to the forums by the way

13 Aug 2007, 03:37 AM	#3
wilyliam Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2	Thanks! I was afraid it was something like that ... for the most part I'm finding that Pocket Outlook is kind of lame ... Wily

14 Aug 2007, 08:09 PM	#4
jsamuelson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 138	At the moment, due to the borked IMAP support of WM, I forward all my Runbox mail to a 4smartphone Hosted Exchange account which I then pick up on my mobile devices. This has the advantage of giving me a full backup of all mail hosted elsewhere, plus ActiveSync contact/calendar support and DirectPush which all works surprisingly well for Microsoft. It does, however, mean additional cost and additional work (duplicated emails) but if you have a WM device and need mobile push email it is a good solution. Or you could use Outlook with it too, and use Runbox as the collection point/backup/junk filter. Regards, John