From 2e259d4a22109f08fc57889d386550a28392343e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: M66B Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:12:51 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Added FAQ --- FAQ.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+) diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md index c3928979ec..143d2522db 100644 --- a/FAQ.md +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ For authorizing: ## Planned features * ~~Synchronize on demand~~ +* ~~Semi-automatic encryption~~ Anything on this list is in random order and *might* be added in the near future. @@ -137,6 +138,7 @@ FairEmail follows all the best practices for an email client as decribed in [thi * [(76) What does 'Clear local messages' ?](#user-content-faq76) * [(77) Why are messages sometimes shown with a small delay?](#user-content-faq77) * [(78) How do I use schedules?](#user-content-faq78) +* [(79) How do I use synchronize on demand?](#user-content-faq79) [I have another question.](#support) @@ -1278,6 +1280,23 @@ Scheduling is a pro feature.
+ +**(79) How do I use synchronize on demand?** + +Normally, FairEmail maintains a connection to the configured email servers whenever possible to receive messages in real-time. +If you don't want this, for example to be not disturbed or to save on battery usage, +you can enable on demand synchronization in the account settings. +When enabled FairEmail will not keep a connection to the email server anymore, +instead you can manually synchronize messages by either using pull-down-to-refresh or by using the folder menu *Synchronize now*. + +Note that both real-time and on demand synchronization requires FairEmail to be globally enabled. +You can globally enable or disable FairEmail with the advanced option *Synchronize*, +by using [a schedule](#user-content-faq78) or by using [a quick settings tile](#user-content-faq30). + +When globally enabled FairEmail will always show [a status bar notification](#user-content-faq2). + +
+ ## Support If you have another question, want to request a feature or report a bug, you can use [this forum](https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/source-email-t3824168).