Thunderbird Export to Mobile app from the desktop app has become necessary as users need quick anytime access and want to skip the manual hassle of reconfiguration on mobile, while keeping all folder structure from the Thunderbird account exactly intact.
Besides this, exporting Thunderbird emails to mobile helps save storage space on the desktop.
Here we have laid out exact step-by-step instructions to get Thunderbird email on Android with contacts & calendar in the account.
Remember Before You Export Accounts from Thunderbird to Mobile
Although you can export Thunderbird to mobile natively, you must know the functionalities this option offers:
- Limited to only Thunderbird IMAP account export to Android – POP accounts cannot be exported to mobile.
- Thunderbird’s local folders are not exported to mobile using the manual method.
- Your account encryption settings, folder structure, identities & signature will be preserved.
- It is not a direct transfer but a QR-based synchronization of emails on the IMAP server.
- This option is only available for Android devices and not iPhone/iOS devices.
Note: You can still manually set up other email accounts in the Thunderbird mobile application.
How to Export Thunderbird to Mobile Application? First-Time Setup
Once you have downloaded Thunderbird for Android, follow the steps below to automatically transfer Thunderbird emails to the Android application:
- Open the Mozilla Thunderbird desktop client.
- Go to the navigation menu >> Tools >> Export to Mobile.
- Select the account and click on “Export.”
- You will see a QR code on the desktop application.
- Open Thunderbird on Android and click on Import Settings.
- Scan the QR code to export accounts from Thunderbird to mobile.
You will have to repeat the process for all IMAP accounts configured in Thunderbird, as there is no one-step option offered.
How to Use Thunderbird Export to Mobile Option? If Already Configured
Follow the steps to set up the Thunderbird desktop account on Android if you have previously configured an email account:
- Go to Mozilla Thunderbird desktop.
- Tools >> Export to Mobile and generate QR code.
- In the Thunderbird Android app, click on the navigation menu at the top left.
- Choose Settings >> Import Settings >> Scan QR.
Expert Tip to Export POP or Local Folders from Thunderbird to Mobile Android
Since your local Thunderbird folders & POP account emails will not get directly exported to an Android device upon setup, you can use the built-in drag & drop or Move To option to migrate them to any configured account and get Thunderbird local email on Android as well. This will work only with small local mailboxes.
What to Do if Thunderbird Export to Mobile Is Not Working?
Here are quick expert-tested troubleshooting steps you can follow to export Thunderbird accounts to mobile:
Note: Ensure you are not directly trying to transfer POP account emails to the Android application.
- Update your Thunderbird Android application.
- Go to Settings >> App Permissions and enable all permissions.
- Ensure you have Thunderbird version 128 or later.
- Make sure you have a stable internet connection available on the mobile device.
A Smarter Way to Access Thunderbird on Android Mobile Using Pro Tool
Thunderbird Migration Tool is a better way to migrate Thunderbird emails to an IMAP server account (Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook.com, or any other custom domain) and access those emails in the Thunderbird Android application via manual account addition in Thunderbird.
With the help of the tool, you can export all Thunderbird accounts with local and POP folders, account settings, contacts, and calendar in one go, saving time and effort.
This method is fully functional even if Thunderbird crashes or if Thunderbird Export to Mobile is not working.
Prerequisite:
- Any IMAP account with ample storage space to hold complete Thunderbird data and its login credentials.
- Download the above-suggested tool on your Mac or Windows device.
Step-by-Step Guide to Get Thunderbird Email on Android With Contacts & Calendar
Phase 1: Transfer Thunderbird Data Using Tool
- After installation, launch the application on your desktop device.
- The tool auto-loads all the data from your Thunderbird profile.
- Select all the data you need to export from Thunderbird to your Android mobile.
- From the saving option, choose IMAP.
- Enter the credentials like IMAP email ID, password, and IMAP server.
- Press Next to export.
Phase 2: Access Exported Thunderbird Email in Mobile via Quick Setup
- Open the Thunderbird Android app.
- Click on Add an Email Account.
- Enter your IMAP email address.
- Sign in with OAuth or a password, based on your account.
Note: You may need to use an app password if you have 2FA enabled.
You have successfully exported Thunderbird accounts to mobile with email attachments, contacts, & calendar.
Why Use Pro Tool Instead of Thunderbird Export to Mobile Option?
- Export multiple Thunderbird accounts to mobile in one go.
- Exports POP accounts as well as local folder data to Android.
- 100% secure, GDPR, HIPAA, and CAPA compliant.
- Preserves folder structure, email attachments, and metadata fully.
- Offers selective export to mobile based on filters like date, to/from, and subject.
- Enables you to even transfer from a backed-up Thunderbird profile to a mobile.
FAQs: Thunderbird Export to Mobile
Q1: Does Thunderbird export to mobile move all my emails?
No, the native free option is limited to IMAP accounts only.
Q2: Does Thunderbird export settings to mobile?
Yes, even with the manual approach, your email server & encryption settings are transferred, and you do not need to reconfigure the account.
Q3: Does Thunderbird have a mobile app?
Yes, Thunderbird has a mobile application for Android devices, enabling you to access multiple IMAP accounts in one single application on the go.
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