How to Switch From Samsung Kies 2 or Kies 3 to Companionlink for Outlook

Switching From Samsung Kies 2.x or 3.x to CompanionLink for Outlook

Turning off Samsung Kies 2.x Synchronization (Samsung Kies 2.x only)

Note: If your device is running Android 4.3 or higher and you have Samsung Kies 3.x installed, you can skip this section.

Launch Samsung Kies on your PC
Select the Sync tab
Under Personal Information, deselect Sync Contacts, Calendar, and Task with Outlook.
Close Samsung Kies

CompanionLink for Outlook

CompanionLink for Outlook lets you choose from multiple sync methods:

Install DejaOffice from the Google Play Store (search for "DejaOffice"). Full installation instructions
Verify that your device has an internet connection
Open DejaOffice and press Next at the Setup Wizard
Select the sync method (DejaCloud, Wi-Fi, or USB - Mass Storage Mode)
At Import contacts select “Do Not Import” and press Next
At Import Events select “Do Not Import” and press Next
Select the shortcuts you want to create (you can also do this later), then press Next
Then Press Done

DejaCloud Setup Example

Open DejaOffice
Press Settings
Press Sync Settings
Make sure “Sync with Android contacts” is selected
Under “Contact Account” select the account where your Android contacts currently resides (by default Samsung Kies usually will sync with the “Phone” Account)
Press the back arrow
Press the Home icon to return to DejaOffice Home screen

Download and install CompanionLink if you have not already done so.
Run "CompanionLink Setup" from your desktop or start menu.
Select Outlook as your database
Select Android as your device
Select your Sync Method
Press Settings (If Syncing via DejaCloud or WIFI)
Enter requested sync information (i.e. DejaCloud login settings or Wi-Fi ip address and device name)
Press Ok

NOTE: Click here for full setup instructions for DejaCloud, Wifi, or USB sync.

Depending on your sync method, make sure that your Android device is connected to your cellular network, Wi-Fi network, or via USB cable and that DejaOffice is running on the device.
Open CompanionLink on your PC, and click the "Synchronize" button. NOTE: If syncing via USB Mass Storage Mode you will start the sync on the device. If syncing to DejaCloud, you will need to press the sync button on DejaOffice once the PC sync completes (unless using an autosync)to sync the device.
Once the synchronization begins, you will see a working progress indicator within CompanionLink. Please refrain from disconnecting the device until synchronization completes.