Thunderbird for Android 8 FAQ

Thunderbird for Android is constantly evolving. Throughout the next year, we will deliver many improvements to existing Thunderbird features and introduce brand new ones. Upgrade to Thunderbird for Android version 8 and experience the future of Thunderbird on mobile!

What is happening with Exchange Support?

Thunderbird for Android currently supports the following protocols: IMAP, POP and SMTP. Support for Exchange is being planned for future releases. Please keep an eye on our blog for news.

What is happening with Thunderbird Sync?

• We are building our own sync storage server and it is taking some time to set it up and test. We will let you know when it is available for public pre-release testing.
• In the meantime, you can reuse your email account settings from Thunderbird Desktop via a QR code or import your settings from K-9 or from a file. Please see Import settings and data into Thunderbird for Android for full details.

What is happening with K-9?

• K-9 is not going away anytime soon. You can continue to use it as you are using it today.

If I am on Thunderbird for Android beta, what happens when Thunderbird for Android is released?

Nothing will happen, because you will continue to be on the Thunderbird for Android beta channel.

But you can switch to the release channel and not lose your settings by following the instructions at: Import settings and data into Thunderbird for Android to export your Thunderbird for Android beta settings to Thunderbird for Android release.