CiraSync adds Android support to its mobile contact sync tool

CiraSync says its Mobile Direct feature now works on Android as well as iOS, giving IT teams a single way to push corporate contacts to managed smartphones. The update is aimed at organizations that need secure directory syncing across mixed mobile fleets without broad Exchange Online permissions.

Why it matters: - Android has long been harder for corporate contact delivery because it lacks a native CardDAV equivalent. - CiraSync’s expanded support gives IT teams one workflow for managed iOS and Android devices. - The update is designed to reduce reliance on end-user setup steps and broad third-party permissions. - The feature also supports workers without an Exchange mailbox, including field staff and contractors.

What happened: - CiraSync announced that Mobile Direct now supports Android devices in addition to iOS. - Organizations can push corporate contacts directly to managed smartphones on both major mobile platforms. - The company said the Android release closes the gap that previously limited CardDAV-based contact delivery to managed iOS devices. - The announcement was made June 17, 2026.

The details: - Mobile Direct sends contact data from CiraSync Cloud to the device over a secure, managed connection. - No user tokens are passed to external applications. - No permissions outside IT control are required for the delivery flow. - Many third-party sync apps require Exchange Online permissions that cannot be selectively revoked; Mobile Direct removes that dependency. - Administrators enable Mobile Direct inside a CiraSync Sync Tunnel, download a pre-configured profile, and deploy it through their MDM platform. - CiraSync caches contact data on a scheduled basis and can deliver updates as often as every 15 minutes or via push. - If a user edits or deletes a contact, the next sync cycle restores the authoritative source data automatically. - CiraSync said the capability is practical for mixed user populations.

Between the lines: - The move positions CiraSync as a cross-platform directory sync option for organizations trying to standardize mobile contact management. - The Android addition appears aimed at removing one of the biggest operational tradeoffs for IT teams: security control versus user convenience. - The focus on managed devices and MDM deployment suggests CiraSync is targeting enterprise and public-sector environments with stricter governance needs.

What's next: - CiraSync says full setup documentation is available on its blog for supported platforms. - The company points administrators to a guide on syncing the Global Address List to Android devices, including Mobile Direct and other methods. - CiraSync also offers a Workspace ONE iOS Contact Sync Guide that walks through Custom Settings configuration and Smart Group assignment. - The company continues to position Microsoft 365 contact and calendar sync as a cloud-based service for employee smartphones and Microsoft 365 environments.

The bottom line: - CiraSync’s Android support turns Mobile Direct into a unified contact-sync workflow for managed mobile fleets, with security controls and update automation built in.