Exchange / activesync in microG for LOS 18.1+ ?

Dear All,

As far as I understand, there are two types of LineageOS users:
a) Those who want updates and install Open GApps → not relevant for microG
b) Those who want privacy → relevant for microG

Many in the category b) should hopefully be using groupware like Kopano or SoGo relying on activesync (Z-Push) to sync e-mail, calendar and contacts in one go.

Unfortunately, LOS developers did remove the AOSP e-mail app and the exchange (= activesync) account from LOS 18.1.

That leaves relevant users in a problematic situation. I will be possible to build LOS 17.1 including all the usual features. This should be possible for some time, but not everyone may be willing or able to build. As soon as one is forced to go to 18.1, those who need activesync will have to install Open GAPPS Micro.

Should exchange / activesync (and possibly the ASOP mail app) be included in microG to save those users?

Regards,

Michael Schefczyk

No files, tests, or implementation entry points are mentioned. Start by reviewing how microG relates to LineageOS 18.1 and whether Exchange/ActiveSync or the AOSP mail app belongs in this project. Done would require a decided scope and a documented path for providing the requested mail, calendar, and contacts synchronization.