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Hi
Just got this thing the other day (O2 XDA Mini S) and am pulling my hair out with ActiveSync. A google and a look round these forums convinces me I'm not alone.
I'm now at the point where notes will sync, but Contacts and Calendar will not. This appears to be most likely because I'm not using an Exchange Server.
I give in. Can anyone advise whether this some alternative to ActiveSync that I can use to back up my contacts list? I'd hate to have to do it all over again.
I have a memory card, so adding software from that is no problem if necessary.
Thanks
You can try the backup tool Sunnysoft
in advanced mode is an option Backup PIM databases
lansalot said:
I'm now at the point where notes will sync, but Contacts and Calendar will not. This appears to be most likely because I'm not using an Exchange Server.
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Are you just trying to sync with your pc over the usb link? You don't need Exchange Server for that - it sync's with Outlook directly. Have you set up what information you want to sync in ActiveSync's Tools->options?
Another possibility for not syncing is any firewall you are running - although, if it was that, you wouldn't even get Notes to sync.
John
yup
Thanks for that John, yep I've done all I can see that I need to do. Missing Exchange was about the only thing left I could think of. I think I might uninstall Outlook and reinstall it to see if that helps. Though I *hate* having to install that POS just so I can backup some settings !
Perhaps there's somewhere within the phone that will export the various settings somewhere. Or perhaps I should dig out VS2005 and attempt to write one myself. Backing up to storage card would be the best option I think, and from a look around the .net mobile CF, it would appear to be pretty well supported.
And I had to disable Zonealarm despite having all the appropriate configurations set up to allow it. I even put 169.254.x.x in the trusted zone, to no avail.
ActiveSync is a shocking piece of software - and I know from owning other phones that there's things like MobiExplorer and MobiManager that tends to work much better than the usual manufacturer-supplied stuff.
Chak, thanks for the lead with SunnySoft.
Copy the pim.vol file from the root directory of the device. This contains all your pim info (contacts, call history, tasks, calendar). You can't really make anything out of it if you try to view it, but when you hard reset, you can just overwrite the new one and soft reset to restore everything. I copy mine to my storage card every time i add something new that has to do with pim stuff.
guttrhead said:
Copy the pim.vol file from the root directory of the device. This contains all your pim info (contacts, call history, tasks, calendar). You can't really make anything out of it if you try to view it, but when you hard reset, you can just overwrite the new one and soft reset to restore everything. I copy mine to my storage card every time i add something new that has to do with pim stuff.
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in my case, pim.vol file is protected, so copying & replacing it after hard reset does not work. i have other workaround for backuping contacts (as my activesync with outlook simply does not work) - each contact via irda to computer. it saves contact as .vcf file that you can send to wizard back again after hard reset.
Try using total commander to get to the file.
I yust transfered the file via email inside my home WLan to the PC.....
Hey, is this a common problem for HTC devices or Windows mobile in general?
I just started searching because my calendar won't sync. (3 palm devices and 3 pda's later, I have 1,400+ contacts.)
Are there any workarounds that anyone knows?
I tried setting up the sync settings whilst the device was disconnected, but the calendar entry just disappears when I re-connect.
-Worried of Sheffield.
thanks
Thanks eva_d, I had already hit on the idea of bluetoothing all my contacts over (thankfully, there's not that many) from my nokia 6600. Luckily, the XDA didn't require my SIM to be in it during the transfer. It even took over the mini pictures I had for some of the contacts, quite smart.
But it would be some chore with more than the couple dozen I had.
I'm reading up on the windowsmobile classes in dotnet, I reckon the answer would lie in there somewhere. Writing an app in VS to back things up to some funky open format would be the ideal, even if it does just drop a directory full of VCF files for example.
Once I'm sure VS2005 is installed and working correctly (http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=41155), I'll throw some serious effort at it.
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Thanks eva_d, I had already hit on the idea of bluetoothing all my contacts over (thankfully, there's not that many) from my nokia 6600. Luckily, the XDA didn't require my SIM to be in it during the transfer. It even took over the mini pictures I had for some of the contacts, quite smart.
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copying contacts to other handset is bit risky, because various producers are using various interpretation of .vcf file format. for instance, when i copy contact from siemens s65 to wizard, email field is always ripped off the contact and polish national characters are also absent. copying contacts to computer via irda is quite safe, however personal ringtones assigned to contact and voice dials are sacrified. all other data within a contact are still present, including contact picture.
A bit more info on the missing calendar link:-
I have one laptop using activesync V.4.1 this was where i first discovered the problem.
Just tried laptop #2 running a/sync v.3.7.1 which has an older copy of my appointments in outlook. Calendar doesn't sync to this either, so it must be something inside the MDA.
Tried to search microsoft support to find a solution, but no entries found. This seems to indicate that it is a HTC issue. I had a MDA Pro briefly sync-ed up which worked Ok. The problems are with my MDA compact running WM2003.
pim.vol not only saves the contact but also the assigned ringtone and pic. only way to do it is copy to storage card.
then after hard reset it won't let you overwrite the new one but if you rename it to pim.vol.old it lets you do that. then you can overwrite it.
laich71 said:
pim.vol not only saves the contact but also the assigned ringtone and pic. only way to do it is copy to storage card.
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contact pictures are NOT saved in pim.vol. when i restore contacts via irda from .vcf files on my laptop, pictures are already there.
I know this thread has moved on a bit, but I've just got my calendar to sync. again and I'm soooo relieved!
Take a look at this forum to find out how:-
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.pocketpc.activesync
Look at 'Cannot get calendar to sycnhronise' and the second reply.
Backing up the Contacts with Mail2Web Live Mail Service
I basically use the mail2web live mail service, and use its exchange server as the server source in Activesync. I only choose synching Contacts with this server (but you can choose others).
This way, all my contacts are always up to date in mail2web servers, and even if I need to hard reset, I can reget all of my contacts back very quickly.
Highly recommended...
Fast
please use the search PLEASE! ....search for PPCBckpContacts.exe
damn it!
Hi,
Does anyone know where the contacts are stored on the XDA Exec? I would like to store over 12,000 contacts but I find it fills my memory up and the XDA runs extremely slow. I have had to delete them all.
Just so you know, I don't have 12,000 friends, I work for a large company and it would be nice to sync my Works contacts on to my PDA.
If only I can get Contacts to store them on my Storage Card and run from there.
Cheers
Lee
Contacts & Calendar Items are stored in the PIM.vol
Don't you read man?
cant find pim.vol
I tried lookin for pim.vol in windows folder on my exec but couldnt find. I selected the option of show all files still I cant see. Please help... I need to give my phone for repair before which i want to backup my contacts...
thnx a lot
I would use a synchronization woth outlook (you can then keep your datathere when your machine is in repair). Alternatively, use a back-up program like sprite or SPB backup.
PIM.vol is in root on your phone, not in \windows.
But do a backup before sending the phone anywhere, activesync, and do use Sprite or SPB Backup.
V
Go for Sprite so you can restore even after a ROM upgrade Best to do a full backup and restore to avoid any issues
AKU3.2 allows you to be able to leave all your 12,000 contacts lying on your company's server, after which you can remotely access your contact list from within the contact application
This is extremely fast and works close enough as searching for the contacts within your own phone's database.
The only requirement is Exchange Server 2003 Service pack2 from your company's end.
bluebotle said:
Hi,
Does anyone know where the contacts are stored on the XDA Exec? I would like to store over 12,000 contacts but I find it fills my memory up and the XDA runs extremely slow. I have had to delete them all.
Just so you know, I don't have 12,000 friends, I work for a large company and it would be nice to sync my Works contacts on to my PDA.
If only I can get Contacts to store them on my Storage Card and run from there.
Cheers
Lee
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Here's an idea for your large contact database- why not export to an excel spreadsheet and this way you have the info for reference and you can save the spreadsheet on your memory card.
Hi all,
Can I export, in some way, the SMS's and the contacts from WM5 to WM6? (but the sms are more important, because contacts can be rewritten in a few minutes).
I used SPB Backup for backing up data in WM5 but I don't know if it will restore it into WM6 environment.
Thank you all,
Eth
I just installed the T-Mobile test ROM for WM6 on my handset and tried to restore from smb backup and it 'kinda' worked.
Contacts in WM6 crashes unfortunately.
I'm switching back to the TM factory WM5 rom so I can get my contacts back before upgrading to WM6 again.
Contacts are much more important for me as this is my business phone!
Would be interested to hear if anyone knows a way to do this other than manually!
Philio25 said:
I just installed the T-Mobile test ROM for WM6 on my handset and tried to restore from smb backup and it 'kinda' worked.
Contacts in WM6 crashes unfortunately.
I'm switching back to the TM factory WM5 rom so I can get my contacts back before upgrading to WM6 again.
Contacts are much more important for me as this is my business phone!
Would be interested to hear if anyone knows a way to do this other than manually!
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Thank you my friend, I'll copy those manually...
And What about sms/mms?
THank you,
Eth
Yes, ACTIVESYNC!
Isnt a good ideea to restore contact or something else from a backup when you upgrade the phone to a different version of OS.
Just sync your contacts in WM5, flash WM6 and sync again; you'll get all the contacts back.
For PIM backup-restore see this:
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-pim-backup-v2-2.html
you can use a pc software,Jeyo Mobile Companion21.It can export all the contacts and sms to an XML file on your disk.and it can also import them to your Phone.The XML file can be import to any kinds of Windows Mobile systems.
I found PPCPIMBackup did the job very efficiently for me (didn't quite get MMS messages entirely right though)
http://handheld.softpedia.com/get/System-Utilities/Backup/PIM-Backup-35107.shtml
Thank you,
I tried Jeyo companion when I flashed from 2003 to WM5 and I was unable to restore sent messages, the content of the sent messages was blank.
Activesync? maybe, but i don't have outlook or other software of the ms office suite..
I check out PIM Backup, thank you all
hi all
iam new in here
and iam trying to find whrer is the folder that my contacts are stored in
as i want to copy past them into my device but i just donot know where to put them
mohamed2900 said:
hi all
iam new in here
and iam trying to find whrer is the folder that my contacts are stored in
as i want to copy past them into my device but i just donot know where to put them
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You need PIM backup or MS MyPhone for contacts.
There is no Contacts folder.
You also can use Jeyo Mobile Companion 2.0
thx guys for replaying
i got my contacts from my old n73 to my pc
no is there any programe that can just copy them to my contacts on htc?
mohamed2900 said:
thx guys for replaying
i got my contacts from my old n73 to my pc
no is there any programe that can just copy them to my contacts on htc?
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you got them to your PC, how? Should be reverse to get to your new phone.
You can sync them through ms exchange and active sync, you can sync them through ms exchange and google, you can sync them through MS My Phone.
Perhaps you need to understand your device better as this is a basic transfer.
maybe you didn't get me right
my n73 is broken now
but i have my contacts on my pc as .vcf files
now i wanna know how to sync them to my htc
u need to know that i got a proplem with my office so i cant use it
iam asking for any alternative programe that can do it
or any way to do it manually
and yes iam a begginer but iam here to learn
any one here?
mohamed2900 said:
maybe you didn't get me right
my n73 is broken now
but i have my contacts on my pc as .vcf files
now i wanna know how to sync them to my htc
u need to know that i got a proplem with my office so i cant use it
iam asking for any alternative programe that can do it
or any way to do it manually
and yes iam a begginer but iam here to learn
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I know of no way to convert your .vcf files back to your device without outlook.
What I would suggest is to download program called My Phone, create an account and manually enter your contacts on the website, so for future use, you can sync through the program to any WM device.
Sorry I can't be of more assistance.
thx man
but if i installed office 2003
would i be able to do it?
and if yes please tell me how
I don't know if this can help:
http://www.freedownloadmanager.org/downloads/Import_vCards_to_Outlook_Contacts_60353_p/
thx man i will give it a shot
mohamed2900 said:
thx man
but if i installed office 2003
would i be able to do it?
and if yes please tell me how
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You can import it with outlook by going to File\Import (I think) and select the file type vcf, or use a softrware like vCard Import/Export.
There are programs (BitPim) that can convert the vcf to delimited text, etc.
Also, I believe gmail can import a vcf file, then you can set up your google as an exchange server (Set up new mail with m.google.com as your server, domain can be anything you want.)
You must have all of your contacts in 1 vcf file. I believe there is a DOS command that can merge multiple vcf files but I don't remember what it is.
Hope this helps.
Hi just a quick question.. im trying to find out the easiest way to bak up my contacts.. i have windows 7 but i dont have outlook... which it says it needs to back up... surely theres another way?
thanks
Try SKTools or SPB backup !
Microsoft MyPhone?
Yes, you need Outlook to backup contacts using ActiveSync. As mentioned Myphone works as does GoogleSync and 3rd party backup products.
Regards.
thanks.. will have a look at myphone
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Microsoft MyPhone?
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+1 for MyPhone, works great for me.
problem with MyPhone si that if in 1 year you switch to symbian or android or whateve else, you cannot export in any well known and widely supported format...
any other option in case i wanna move to android and export my contacts from the leo and import them into a new phone?
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problem with MyPhone si that if in 1 year you switch to symbian or android or whateve else, you cannot export in any well known and widely supported format...
any other option in case i wanna move to android and export my contacts from the leo and import them into a new phone?
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I believe that the GoogleSync option I mentioned earlier where you configure ActivSync on your phone to go to m.google.com as your Exchange server to back up your Contacts will work for you. Or you could Google (or Bing) a SIM backup tool.
cMMY69 said:
I believe that the GoogleSync option I mentioned earlier where you configure ActivSync on your phone to go to m.google.com as your Exchange server to back up your Contacts will work for you. Or you could Google (or Bing) a SIM backup tool.
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+1
If you want an Android friendly version then definitely go down the Google route.
very funny noone yet has pointed you to the very best pim data backup software out there, pimbackup
Have it create a backyup binary file in the my documents folder, or better in a subfolder, and a simple activesync file sync will take care of it.
It's just for backup tho, if you need to have your own data copied to your pc in a usable format, sure the other alternatives are maybe better.
thegios said:
problem with MyPhone si that if in 1 year you switch to symbian or android or whateve else, you cannot export in any well known and widely supported format...
any other option in case i wanna move to android and export my contacts from the leo and import them into a new phone?
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i recently downloaded "vCard Expert" from the windows phone marketplace. it uses standard vcf format so is compatible across platforms.
Just use myphone for now. It's so easy to use and does its job very well. When you will choose a different platform, you can always resync your old phone with myphone and then make an appropriate backup of your contacts, which can be transferred to that particular platform.