A
number of SharePoint tools are available for Android devices which
are capable of rendering functionality similar to that available for
Iphones and iPads. As is true for many Sharepoint apps that are meant
for mobile devices, some functionality is not present or has
particular limitations, in comparison to the notebook or desktop
experience. This is all the more obvious when the task is of document
editing, and is not only restricted by the SharePoint app in use, but
also by the tools that are present within your device.
One
concern to be considered is that versions of Android which are 2.3 or
below do not render support to NTLM authentication. This might
prevent users from entering the SharePoint site in case they are
accessing the earlier versions through tablets or Smartphones.
However, newer Android apps, offer extra capability to Android users
accessing SP data. These applications render basic access to SP
documents, calenders, lists in addition to other features such as app
level content sorting, passcode lock, offline access, and so on. Let
us have a look at 5 of the top SP collaboration apps for Android.
SPtoGO
With
the help of this, you can have convenient access to SP images,
documents, events or tasks from your tablet or phone. This tool is
very easy to use, so there is no need for you to be a SharePoint
expert in order to use it. The content-centric design is done keeping
in mind the everyday user. With the help of the SPtoGO passcode
prompt available in the Settings tab, access to the enterprise SP
content can be restricted from your phone. Moreover, you can
seamlessly perform a number of activities such as add, view or update
tasks, download documents to the phone to ensure offline access,
upload photos from phone to SharePoint image library.
SPConnect
SharePoint
This
tool enables you to have access to a Microsoft SP site through the
Android phone. You can conveniently collaborate with your team
members while you are on the go. It is also possible to update as
well as review documents within document libraries whenever you want.
With SharePoint within your fingertips, meetings can be scheduled
within a team calendar or a team announcement can simply be posted.
The Android system requirements for this collaboration app include
external storage system for caching of files along with a document
viewer for modification and viewing of documents.
SharePlus
Through
this collaboration app, you will be able to automatically synchronize
your choicest SharePoint libraries as well as lists and incorporate
them within your Android Smartphone or tablet. Wherever you are, you
will be able to coordinate with your team through sharing of
documents and task lists. The most noteworthy thing about SP is that
it is capable of working with the existing SharePoint credentials,
hence there is no need to seek special permissions. The main features
include document management, content management and offline support,
amongst others.
Harmon.ie
Lite
This
is a free app which allows non-technical business users to have
comprehensive access to Office 365 as well as SharePoint sites
straightaway with the help of Android devices. It is possible to
share and edit documents, gain access to real-time updates or enhance
the social network. There are a number of benefits, including access
to SP and Office 365 on the go, native Office user experience with
respect to document editing, enhanced project management, noteworthy
productivity and adoption of social networking features.
SharePoint
DocExplore
Document
navigation has become very easy with the help of this collaboration
app. This app provides a great method for easy document retrieval.
SharePoint DocExplore allows you to browse and search document
libraries from Microsoft SP, rendering a collapsible and visual tree
view. The app comes with an intuitive interface wherein you can
select the theme as well as animation according to your choice. The
sub-sites and document libraries can be made to slide vertically or
horizontally depending on the type of animation.
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