iPad mail sync do anything?

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iPad mail sync do anything?

Hi all,

As far as i can tell, the sync between my Mac's Mail and my ipad's Mail via iTunes doesn't do anything once the accounts are set up after the initial config. No messages get copied, no mailboxes, nothing. Looking at the forums here and elsewhere, I am aware that it doesn't mirror the mailoxes (which i wish it could!), but it would be nice if it at least synced sent messages so i don't have to search both devices. Does the sync actually do anything at all?

Posted on Jun 14, 2010 11:22 AM

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Jun 14, 2010 11:54 AM in response to John Ellis6

My IMPRESSION, from reading the Mail FAQ, is that "sync" simply sets up accounts on the iPad using the information on your Mac or PC.

If you're using an IMAP account, such as MobileMe or Gmail, both machines should see the same folders, while a POP account probably won't. This may vary; other threads indicate that Yahoo does share folders, even though (I think) it's POP.

More details on your accounts (provider, POP versus IMAP, etc.) might be helpful.

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gdgmacguy

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Jun 14, 2010 8:35 PM in response to John Ellis6

Syncing mail only syncs account information. After the initial setup, there's really no reason to continue to sync mail.

Mailbox behaviors on your iPad and other Email clients depend on the type of account you have, such as IMAP, POP, or Exchange.

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John Ellis6 Author

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Jun 15, 2010 12:05 AM in response to John Ellis6

Well, that's pretty much what i thought too, which is too bad that the ipad mail doesn't integrate better with the desktop version. I am using yahoo as my ISP, but no folders sync from there either. Yes, it is POP.

thanks for the replies!

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Jun 15, 2010 6:31 AM in response to John Ellis6

Another thread claims that Yahoo folders DO work on the iPad. I don't use Yahoo mail, so I'm just passing on the claim.

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John Ellis6 Author

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Jun 15, 2010 11:35 AM in response to John Ellis6

Well they don't work on my setup... iPad Mail would be a real killer app if it synced messages. If that were the case I think that I would be almost freed from ever using my laptop except for rare occasions!

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DKSwalo

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Jun 15, 2010 1:44 PM in response to John Ellis6

Similar for me. The POP is a pain..guess thats why MobileMe looks so attractive right now...

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Jun 15, 2010 1:45 PM in response to John Ellis6

But "syncing messages" would still require a Mac, no?

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Jun 15, 2010 1:46 PM in response to DKSwalo

Gmail uses IMAP, and Mac and iPad/iPod touch handle it well.

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Jul 29, 2010 12:26 PM in response to Doug Eldred

If I delete a message on the iPad is NOT deleted on the MacBook Pro when I sync with iTunes. How could I have the iPad and the MacBook Pro Mail messages sync? Do I have to use MobileMe? How? Is there a way to have iPad and MacBook Pro messages sync so if I erase a message in one if erased on the other one when sync? Suggestions? Regards, Francisco

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