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Setup Guide - Sync Android via USB


Quick guide

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Setup CompanionLink on your PC

  1. Download and install CompanionLink if you have not already done so. CompanionLink Downloads
  2. Run "CompanionLink Setup" from your desktop or start menu.
  3. Choose "Android" from the first drop-down option (Select the device you want to sync with...).
  4. Select "Direct via USB" from second drop-down option (Select your sync method...).
  5. Select your contact manager from third drop-down option (Select your PC or web database...).
  6. The Contact Manager Settings should automatically open.
  7. Select the database you wish to synchronize with (if applicable). How to configure your contact manager.
  8. OPTIONAL: Configure advanced settings.


Setup DejaOffice on your Android device

  1. Install DejaOffice from the Android Market (search for "DejaOffice"). Full installation instructions
  2. Open DejaOffice, then tap "Setup Wizard" and ensure that you select USB Sync as your sync method.
  3. OPTIONAL: Configure DejaOffice to sync with the native Android apps (within Setup Wizard).


How to sync

  1. Ensure CompanionLink is running on your PC.
  2. Connect your Android device to your computer with the USB cable. NOTE: Certain devices may require additional steps to connect via USB. Please check our Device-specific instructions.
  3. Open DejaOffice from your Android device, and tap "Sync".
  4. CompanionLink will begin the synchronization process on the PC automatically. When prompted, tap 'OK' on the device to complete the synchronization.