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Sync on Linux
Enjoying the user experience of Edge on Linux. The only thing that I'm missing in order to fully 'devote' myself to the browser is sync (bookmarks/tabs/etc) across devices. Is there currently a rough estimate on when this feature will be available?
I tried searching for a discussion but I did not see anything. Thank you!
- Isso é passado, foi resolvido, parabéns a equipe da MS Edge DEV, resolvido o problema de sincronização no EDGE DEV LINUX na versão 91.0.831.1 atualização.
This is past, it was resolved, congratulations to the ms edge dev team, solved the synchronization issue in EDGE DEV LINUX in version 91.0.831.1 update.- now synching my stuff between linux, android and windows...
welcome to the new world
kraftee Akampurura_Brian_David tomscharbach survivor303 MattsCreative
Sync is now available on Edge Linux starting with Edge Dev version 91.0.831.1
HotCakeX I just updated to the latest build on 3/23/21 via the MS repository and Synch is still not working. I'm using Ubuntu 20.04.2. I'm still getting the error message that Synch is only available for Windows 10 and Mac OS. Someone needs to look into this, otherwise the welcome screen telling me that's it's now available for Linux users is just false advertising.
Allen0731 "I just updated to the latest build on 3/23/21 via the MS repository and Synch is still not working. I'm using Ubuntu 20.04.2. I'm still getting the error message that Synch is only available for Windows 10 and Mac OS. "
Please read "Users can now sign-in and sync their favorites with Microsoft Edge on Linux!" Sign-in and sync are still experimental, and the article explains that you need to set a flag in order the use the feature. The article also contains instructions on how to back out of sign-in and sync if you run into problems using it.
If you set the flag following the instructions in the article and cannot sign-in or sync, file a Feedback.
- runs like gold on arch linux
kraftee "Is there currently a rough estimate on when this feature will be available? I tried searching for a discussion but I did not see anything."
Microsoft has released absolutely no information at all about when MSA sign-in or sync will be available for Edge-Linux, despite repeated requests going back months and months, in this thread and others.
MattsCreative "This is pathetic that it did not come out of the gate ..."
I agree that it is ridiculous that Microsoft released Edge-Linux for testing without MSA sign-in or sync. Without that basic functionality, Edge-Linux is useless for any serious testing/work.
I've been on this forum for close to two years, and Microsoft just can't seem to get sync working and keep it working reliably on any platform. First it was months of broken sync in Windows, then in MacOS/iOS, then in Android, and now (apparently) in Linux.
I have no idea what technical issues are involved, but Firefox doesn't have the problem at all (I've been syncing across Windows, Linux, Android and iOS for years without a hitch), so it must be something involving the tie-in between Edge sync and a user's MSA.
This is pathetic that it did not come out of the gate linux has become less about devs and more about normal users now and not having sync is them once again taking a dump on us as users EDGE is amazing but microsoft needs mental help
This feature needs to be developed very fast. Its keeping us linux users back. We really love MsEdge but this feature alone is more core than anything please bring it in your next build or release.
I keep sending the feedback to them on this as well. Near as I can tell, there is no legitimate reason technologically why this should be disabled for the Linux version of Edge as it is working fine for the Android version which is based on Linux. MacOS is also supported, which too is a Unix type operating system. There is no such problem with syncing browsers on Google Chrome, or even using straight Chromium on Linux to sync with an existing Google Account. This is a ridiculous, and quite frankly discriminatory choice by the Microsoft developers and serves no functional purpose other than to upset users.
+1 on sync.
On a side note "Microsoft has clearly said that sign-in, sync and autofill will be implemented on Edge-Linux, but hasn't given an implementation timetable to my knowledge."
Timetables are not only hard but can have a negative impact on a product and the developers working on it.
alnutile "Timetables are not only hard but can have a negative impact on a product and the developers working on it."
That may be, but two notes: (1) Microsoft does give timetables of a sort (e.g. "Planned for February") in the Top Feedback list; and (2) Microsoft could give a soft timetable (e.g. "We anticipate that MSA sign-in and Edge sync will be available during the 3rd quarter of 2021.") without imposing an unworkable deadline on the developers or forcing premature release.
- problem is that Microsoft has this odd mental mind, that everything what they do on linux side, is for developers, not general linux users.
this is something what they need to get rid off, otherwise things just keep be like they are.
I've made the switch to Edge (Chromium) on Windows and Mac. The only thing holding me back from using it as my de facto web browser on Linux is the lack of sign in and sync features. Once this gets added I'll be using Edge for everything.
I am adding my voice too. Just installed MS Edge, no sign in functionality and account sync, I went straight into uninstall. It's a killer feature and needed.
