hi i have an xda exec and i want to browse the files of another pda/computer/phone using bluetooth. i was wondering if anyone could help me as i dont know how to do it. Thanks.
someone help me please
I've been wondering how to do this too.
Yo!
I have just done this on my Xda Exec.
It has taken me an ENITRE weekend of shouting at my PC - it has been an utter nightmare. :evil:
HOWEVER...
This is GOOD news for you two! Why? Because you won't have to go through the same **** that I have had to go through! AND, because my memory is so crap I have written (most) of it down, so here goes:
Oh, before I bore you to death, one guy on this forum was helpful beyond measure, so a shout goes to: simon_darley - Thank-you once again.
>deep breath<
Andy’s Bluetooth Blues Guide
11th March 2006
Reference links
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=240575 << My original Thread in this forum re this problem
http://users.spark.net.gr/~yiapap/bluetooth.htm << Bluetooth Blues - bit of a rant by some dude, cheered me up!
http://help.lockergnome.com/lofiversion/index.php/t26563.html <<< HUGELY IMPORTANT!
http://thestaticvoid.net/drivel/180/activesync-over-bluetooth << Follow the links
The WIDCOMM Bluetooth USB driver for PC
Thread discussing source & installation etc etc of latest Generic WIDCONN drivers, see here: http://www.gsmhosting.com/vbb/archive/index.php/t-238831.html
Get the latest ‘generic’ WIDCOMM drivers, v5.0.1.1200 (as of 5th December 2005) which does not require a licence key from here for both Win(x32) & Win(x64) platforms (and is hence 111mB in size):
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DLTT1EFT
v2 Patch from here:
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/showpost.php?p=1566978&postcount=64
(Note:Patch is required if Bluetooth hardware dongle is non Broadcom based – thanks for that).
Guides to look at
http://home.comcast.net/~spam-target/index.html
http://web.belkin.com/support/download/download.asp?download=F8T003_v1<=1&mode=
http://www.logodesignworks.com/iPAQ-activesync-bluetooth-synchronization.htm
(from here: http://www.pocketpcmag.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2229)
PC Internet connection sharing on WinXP Pro: (Thanks: coldpenguin): http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=240435
OVERVIEW
This guide is based on Window XP Pro Operating System - it is a MUST that Service Pack 2 (SP2) is installed as well!
Also that ActiveSync v4.1 is installed.
Note: Some people have got Bluetooth working 'straight out of the box' no drivers, no setting up. This guide is for unfortunates like me!
Also note that I am NOT an expert - I have merely glued together many sources of information that has taken me literally DAYS to search out, sort out, discard chaff, faff & fart about & eventually record in these notes - there may well be things I've got wrong & missed out but I have tried my very best to correctly record everything here for everyone's benefit - please do NOT just BLINDLY stumble your way through these steps - read, understand, & then apply with at least some intelligence !!!!
OK. so what is Bluetooth: I have come to think of Bluetooth as not the ACTUAL connection between two devices, rather it is the 'medium' through which two devices can be connected. Note also that two devices can both have Bluetooth turned on, but are not 'paired' (notice I have avoided the word 'connected') - you must 'pair' or 'partner' two devices FIRST (using ActiveSync).
A device, once Bluetooth is installed correctly AND turned on AND is set as 'DISCOVERABLE' can be set up to offer 'services' (such as an internet connection) to which another 'partnered' device (such as the XDA Exec) can use. This is true for any device using Bluetooth that is to say both the PC AND the XDA Exec (which I shall be calling the 'PPC'). Services (Internet, Fax, Dial Up Networking [DUN]) are offered on set, preassigned COM ports that are given an unique number. e.g. The PC will offer a internet connection service on 'COM4' which the XDA PPC must connect to (COM4) in order to use.
Once a Bluetooth partnership is successfully initiated, this also means that not only can share a high speed internet connection, but also use other services if made available via unique COM port numbers such as PRINTERS! {Thinking about this, I wonder if a Mobile Phone Bluetooth service can be offered by the XDA & used by the PC???} Clever yes, implementation, could be simple - for some it is, for others, not quite the dream it should be.
Once your XDA Exec is connected to the internet then interesting things can happen:
Skype! FOR FREE!
Skype VIDEO calls!! FOR FREE!!
MS Messenger doing the same thing!!!
Browsing the internet on the bog!!!!
HOURS OF FRUSTRATION SAVED DUE TO DISCOVERY OF THESE BUGS:
Installing Bluetooth Internet connection to my PC was a bloody nightmare due to a series of rather well hidden, not too obvious bugs:
You MUST install ActiveSync v4.1
If using Windows XP Pro - You MUST install Service Pack 2 (SP2) (& Make sure it's Up to date using UPDATES)
The BIGGEST Bug: COM port numbering: On the PC, you can assign COM ports from COM1 to COM256, HOWEVER, due to a BUG, the XDA Exec ActiveSync can only use COM ports from COM0 to COM9. This would be OK if it were not for the fact that:
I could not use the standard windows Bluetooth driver & had to install the WIDCOMM ones BUT YOU CANNOT DIRECTLY CONTROL COM PORT NUMBERING: So if you accidentally go past assigning COM9 on the PC, YOU CAN'T BLOODY WELL GO BACK AND AS A RESULT YOU'LL >>N E V E R<< BE ABLE TO CONNECT TO THE XDA !!!!!!!! (Guess what happened to me, fortunately there IS a way out of this).
- PC: "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection" - actually finding that option
Another BUG (possibly): When creating an ActiveSync Bluetooth partnership, a password (that must match on BOTH devices) is requested. ENSURE THIS IS 8 (EIGHT) CHARACTERS OR MORE, even though it allows you to use less than 8.
BUG - Once that Bluetooth connection is working DO NOT, I REPEAT D O N O T REMOVE THE DONGLE FROM THE USB PORT - if you do, good old Windows in it's Plug&Pray wisdom will come along with a big cheesy toothy American smile on it’s chops & undo all your hard work!
Phantom / Ghosted COM Ports:
While the port overloading technique may work, the REAL solution is to rid your XP system of the phantom COM ports. These ports have been created at some time by an app or hardware that is NO longer present, but XP is holding the COM ports as valid but hidden. MS ActiveSync (even v 4.1) will ONLY see single digit COM ports per design, so you HAVE to get those Bluetooth COM port assignments into the single digits. Here is the link the MS site that describes how to rid your XP system of the phantom ports:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315539
This is what it says to do:
SYMPTOMS
Device Manager displays only non-Plug and Play devices, drivers, and printers when you click Show hidden devices on the View menu. Devices that you install that are not connected to the computer (such as a Universal Serial Bus [USB] device or "ghosted" devices) are not displayed in Device Manager, even when you click Show hidden devices.
WORKAROUND
To work around this behaviour and display devices when you click ‘Show hidden devices’:
1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Command Prompt.
2. At a command prompt, type the following command , and then press ENTER:
set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1
3. Type the following command a command prompt, and then press ENTER:
start devmgmt.msc
4. Troubleshoot the devices and drivers in Device Manager.
NOTE: Click Show hidden devices on the View menu in Device Managers before you can see devices that are not connected to the computer.
5. When you finish troubleshooting, close Device Manager.
6. Type exit at the command prompt.
Note that when you close the command prompt window, Window clears the devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 variable that you set in step 2 and prevents ghosted devices from being displayed when you click Show hidden devices.
In Device Manager, Go to ‘Ports (COM & LPT) Tree, expand & REMOVE ALL THOSE BLOODY ‘Standard Serial Over Bluetooth links!
In Device Manager, Go to ‘Bluetooth Radio’ tree and remove any ghosted ‘Microsoft Bluetooth Enumerators’!
To allow ghosted ports to be viewed all the time, set this environment variable globally: In Fact, do this anyway!!!
1. Right-click My Computer.
2. Click Properties.
3. Click the Advanced (tab).
4. Click the Environment Variables (tab).
5. Set the variables in the System Variables box. Click New: Variable name: devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices, Variable Value: 1
6. Reset PC.
Once you follow the process you will be able to delete any port in the device manager including the phantom ones (i.e. those greyed-out). Once you are back to ONLY the real ports on your system (& hopefully back into the single digits, if you uninstall Bluetooth and then reinstall the Bluetooth COM port assigned will be single digits and then ActiveSync will see the port.
Also I suggest that you go ahead and setup the environmental variable as per the process described in the above link so that in the future, you can just launch Device Manager, select view and then show hidden devices and you will be able to see what ports are phantom and which are not.
TACKLING COM PORTS ON THE PC THAT ARE > COM9
(& Hence unavailable to the XDA Exec PPC) – Here just for reference.
http://help.lockergnome.com/lofiversion/index.php/t26563.html
Do this if you get stuck with COM ports if you've installed the WIDCOMM driver (supplied USB Driver for your Bluetooth Dongle). (Best mention this section first) To do this, you've got to uninstall the driver & replace it with the generic driver that comes with Windows XP SP2:
o Firstly, remove the WIDCOMM drivers and return to the native WinXP driver (WIDCOMM drivers won't allow you to change the COM port allocation, the native does). Do it thus:
Start > Control Panel > Performance & Maintenance > System > Hardware (tab) > Device Manager:
Expand 'Bluetooth Devices' Tree: Uninstall the WIDCOMM driver (Right Mouse Button, properties on device name to see which one is the WIDCOMM one).
For me the WIDCOMM Bluetooth Device driver was called 'CSR Bluetooth Device'.
Remove any program files thus:
Shutdown Outlook if it is running
Start > Control Panel > Add Remove Programs > Scroll down to & Select WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software & hit Remove (it may be necessary to remove the Dongle during the un-installation process, if so remove it). May also get a ‘cannot find BTW.MSI’ error during the un-installation process, this is because the original install files cannot be found.
Turn the PC off.
If it exists, rename C:\ Progam Files \ WIDCOMM to WIDCOMM_OLD
Now, find a suitable, free USB port. Plug the Bluetooth dongle in AND DO NOT EVER REMOVE IT (so choose a free USB connection wisely). If you do, you will be going through all this crap again.
If Windows XP SP2 doesn't install any Bluetooth drivers, try updating the driver in device manager - WinXP's SP2 included new Bluetooth drivers so in the absence of the WIDCOMM’s they should be available to install:
. the SP2 driver details are:
. Driver Provider Microsoft
. Date 03/08/04
. Version 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
. But rather than search allow XP to install the driver itself:
. Right click your My Computer (icon) > Properties > Hardware (tab) >Device Manager:
. Expand the tree to be able to see Bluetooth Radios
. Right click Generic Bluetooth radio: Properties > Driver (tab) > Update driver
. And the above driver should be installed from your SP2.
By now you should only see the following WinXP Generic Bluetooth drivers in place:
Start > Control Panel > Performance & Maintenance > System > Hardware (tab) > Device Manager:
Expand 'Bluetooth Radio's' tree: You should then only see:
. Generic Bluetooth Radio
. Microsoft Bluetooth Enumerator
Expand ‘Ports (COM & LPT). You should see a new port that has been added:
. Standard Serial over Bluetooth link (COM3).
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>> OK. The stage we are now at is that ALL unused and ‘ghosted’ COM ports are FREE. Now we can install the better WIDCOMM Bluetooth driver:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
GETTING WIDCOMM BLUETOOTH DRIVERS TO INSATLL UNDER WINDOWS XP SP2
Overview
Note: This section is also for those who installed the Service Pack 2 for Windows XP and are experiencing problems with the WIDCOMM Bluetooth software..
If you install the WIDCOMM (1.4.2.10 - may be true for other versions) Bluetooth software on Windows XP SP2, you will get the following error as soon as you double click on the blue-red system tray icon: "Your Bluetooth Software license does not include use with this Bluetooth Device [6]"
After that you will be asked to point to a valid license.dat file. However if you select the license.dat that came with your manufacturer's driver (be it on CD-ROM or downloaded from the manufacturer's website) it still won't work.
The reason for this problem is:
In the Service Pack 2, Microsoft included a generic Bluetooth driver, naturally being
WHQL-certified -- it's directly from Microsoft. The WIDCOMM Bluetooth driver however is not
WHQL-certified, so Windows XP continues using the generic driver. This interferes with the
WIDCOMM Bluetooth software resulting in the above error.
Preparing your PC:
Disconnect your Bluetooth USB device & reset PC.
Make sure you are logged onto Windows with a user account that has Administrative rights.
Disable anti-virus software.
If you have a firewall running on your PC, disable it.
If you have a USB or a PCMCIA / PC Card Bluetooth device, please disconnect it. If you have a laptop / notebook or other device with Internal Bluetooth that can be "turned off" please turn it off.
Download and extract the files: Latest ‘generic’ WIDCOMM drivers, v5.0.1.1200 for both Win(x32) & Win(x64) platforms (and is hence 111mB in size). This is latest version of WIDCOMM available (as of 5th December 2005). By using the latest WIDCOMM drivers, the Internet should work on your mobile, almost like the PC, but it depends upon the quality of the Bluetooth Adapter used. The new WIDCOMM driver also enhances the Audio Quality. There are other advantages to using it as well.
Available here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DLTT1EFT
Or from here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A8EG3C3Y
v2 Patch from here:
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/showpost.php?p=1566978&postcount=64
Install Latest WIDCOMM Bluetooth Drivers
To force Windows XP to use the WIDCOMM driver, perform the following steps:
o Don't plug in the Bluetooth device yet.
o Uninstall Any previous Soleil software
o Uninstall Sony Bluespace software
o Uninstall XTNDConnect Blue Manager software
o Uninstall Microsoft Patch Q323183
o Uninstall Any drivers that were supplied with your existing Bluetooth device.
o Uninstall Microsoft IntelliType and IntelliPoint software for Bluetooth mice & Keyboards.
o Also remove and associated programs using Control Panel > Add Remove Programs
o Install the Generic WIDCOMM BT v5.0.1.1200 Bluetooth software (Gotta hit that 'Continue anyway' nag about 50 friggin’' times).
When it asks you to 'plug in the Bluetooth device and click OK', DON'T, click 'Cancel' instead. When done hit 'Finished'.
o When the WIDCOMM setup has finished, plug in your Bluetooth device and let Windows install the driver. (There should be two Bluetooth icons in the system tray; one blue-white and the other blue red (i.e. deactivated).
o Now go to the Device Manager > Expand the Bluetooth Radios tree: right click on the "Generic Bluetooth Radio" and select "update
driver". Don't let Windows XP connect to the internet, then select 'Choose software from a list'
or specified location". In the next window, select 'Don't search, but select the driver to install'.
o In the next window, activate 'Show compatible hardware' (if it isn't activated already) and
select your manufacturer's driver instead of the "Generic Bluetooth Radio" driver (this is the WinXP one).
o Click next until the new driver is installed.
o Unfortunately the driver software may need a patch (good indication of this is a red instead of white system tray icon ) in order to work with non Broadcom based dongles:
(Thread reference: http://www.gsmhosting.com/vbb/archive/index.php/t-258449.html )
Download v2 executable licence patch executable from:
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/showpost.php?p=1566978&postcount=64
(Or download the patch files from here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GBW7GLHW )
Power off the PC, remove the Bluetooth dongle. Restart the PC in safe mode (Press ‘F8’ as the PC boots up) & then run the patch file: ‘WIDCOMM Licence Patcher v2.exe’. The files the patch executable needs to patch are found here:
C:\ Program Files \ WIDCOMM \ Bluetooth Software \ BTStackServer.exe
C:\ Program Files \ WIDCOMM \ Bluetooth Software \ BTTray.exe
C:\ Windows \ System32 \ BTNeighborhood.dll
C:\ Windows \ System32 \ wbtapi.dll
Once successfully patched, replace the dongle & restart the PC as normal.
Don’t know about this next bit, but reference is made to doing this:
One of these files needs altering, open up the file ‘SvcPack.ini’ in a text editor and
add the following lines (after the section of text that starts with the line: ‘SourceName4=btneighborhood.dll’)
SourceName5=btins.dll
DestinationName5=btins.dll
DestinationFolder5=2
DestinationSubFolder5=
OS5=15
CopyOnlyIfExists1=Y
Save & then close the text editor.
It may now be necessary to ‘Start the Bluetooth Device’ by right clicking on the blue system tray icon. Finalize the installation process by clicking on the blue-white desktop icon & following the instructions to configure any PC Services you need over Bluetooth, skip services from other devices.. Now the WIDCOMM system tray icon should be blue-white indicating it is activated and ready to use! Hurrah!!!
Right-click on the blue-white system tray icon: ‘Explore my Bluetooth Places’ and the click on ‘View My Bluetooth Services’
You should see a whole bunch of icons that represent all the services that your PV can provide!!!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>> Right, the PC is now using a good WIDCOMM driver & COM ports below the range of COM9 are available for use. In fact the serial Port on COM4 should be available.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
CREATING AN INTERNET SERVICE ON THE PC
Ensure your PC is actually connected to the internet (yes boys & girls, I actually FORGOT to do this bit).
Find some way of accessing the properties for your internet connection:
My preferred way is to right-click on the connected icon for your internet connection, click status, then click properties.
On the advanced tab, click the box that says:
"Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection"
With Bluetooth (WIDCOMM drivers) up & Running on the PC
Right click on the blue Bluetooth task bar icon > Advanced Configuration:
General (tab): Your PC should have a name (e.g. HOME-XP-PC) & a type.
Accessibility (tab): tick: 'Let other Bluetooth devices connect to this computer' Allow: All devices.
Discovery (tab): tick 'Look for other devices' (Try experimenting with these settings)
Local Services (tab): Bluetooth Serial Port NOTE THE COM Port Number!!!!!.
Local Services (tab): IF there is no Bluetooth serial port: Click 'Add Serial Device' > COM Port: I Chose COM4
(Note: A lot of people out there suggest using COM9, don't know why, just go with the flow)
Tick: 'Startup Automatically' UNTick: 'Secure Connection'
Client Applications (tab): I added a Bluetooth Serial Port on COM4. (IE a Service FROM the XDA Exec PPC) < not sure if you need this?
Click OK
Now make your internet connection service available on the above COM port:
Clickity-click on the blue Bluetooth task bar icon:
View My Bluetooth services:
Right Click 'My Bluetooth Serial Port' > Enable
(PS PIM = Personal Identification Manager)
NOW CREATE A PARTNERSHIP
Hopefully there are no partnerships, if so remove them.
Turn off the XDA Exec.
Reset the PC.
Fire up ActiveSync:
File > Connection Settings:
Tick: 'Show status on Task Bar'
Tick: 'Allow USB Connections'
Tick: 'Allow Connections to one of the following': COM4 << Hurrah, our PC's Internet service connection on COM4!!!
'This Computer is connected to': The Internet.
Tick: Open ActiveSync when my device connects.
(Do not close ActiveSync 'Connection Settings' window yet
>> The PC is now ready to rock & Roll.
Fire up your XDA Exec PPC.
Turn PDA on & enable Bluetooth on it:
On PDA: Start > Settings > Connections(tab) > Bluetooth (icon): Tick: "Turn on Bluetooth", Tick: "Make this device discoverable to other devices"
COM Ports (tab) > New Incoming Port > Assign a new incoming port on COM9 (i.e. the Bluetooth’d internet service from your PC via ActiveSync!)
Security (tab): I UNTicked Beam Authentication (This is something else I'm sure it does not make a difference).
Devices Tab: Click 'New Partnership...'
Tap to search for your computer on the next screen, and if it doesn't find it straight away, try going into File ... Get Connected on your PC's ActiveSync. I had to try a few times before it found the computer and connected properly, so keep trying.
DONE??
Hopefully now, if you try Internet Explorer on the XDA, it should pick up on your home PC's internet connection.
Phew!
It may not be complete or accurate, but I hope all this helps,
If it's all crap & makes things go wrong, I can only apologise!!
Andy
wow. thanks, great guide. but how would you view the files on another mobile phone, e.g K700i from an exec.
hmmmmmmmm
Hi,
Of course I've not done this, but theoretically I guess it can be done:
First off I'd install a neat little program called VM Net Browser: It's basically Explorer and some :wink:
Then try something like:
Start > Settings > Bluetooth
Create a new bluetooth partnership with phone #2
Once created, on the Xda, tap & hold the new phone partnership name in the Devices (tab)> edit: and tick 'Serial Port' under 'Select Services to use from this device'. Hit refresh...
Perhaps now it will show up in VM Net Browser.
Pure guess work of course but that's a possible avenue to take.
Andy
unfortunatly it doesnt work, thanks for your help tho
I have since dicovered (even) more issues with regards Bluetooth.
Once you crack it by installing the correct WIDCOMM Bluetooth drivers on your PC, the rest shoud follow.
The Major discovery made was with regards an obscure Microsoft 'tweak' that allows you to see something called 'Ghosted' ports. Also, it was a MAJOR pain in the arse getting hold of LATEST generic WIDCOMM drivers.
Anyway I will update the original stuff above, so look for a big change there in the next couple of mins..
Andy.
PS the only thing I've got to suss now is why my Bluetooth range is utter ****e - I mean I go into the next room & I loose the connection! May as well use a ****in' cable!!!!
Just as well get a WAG354G and cut out the PC all together!! They are fetching peanuts on ebay these days.
Related
Ok you have loaded some different Bluetooth software and now the lowest COM port you are getting is in the 10+ range? You've uninstalled and reinstalled until your blue! This is for you then.
There is a difference between hidden and nonpresent devices.
To see nonpresent devices in Device Manager, open a command prompt:
C:\> set DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES=1
C:\> devmgmt.msc
Then on Device manager click | View | Show hidden" devices | and your nonpresent devices will appear. You can then delete nonpresent devices like your old adapter, or you can delete both instances and XP will reinstall it with a name more to your liking.
To put this environment variable into XP permanently, open SystemControl Panel, Advanced tab, Environment Variables button, System Variables:
DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES=1
David
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Uninstall your hidden ports.
Make sure incoming port in Control Panel>Bluetooth Devices>Open>COM Ports, is the same as in Active Sync >File>Connection Settings>Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this COM port.
Start Active Sync on Magician, make sure that the box Settings>Bluetooth Settings>Outbound COM port is checked.
Start Active Sync>Tools>Connect via Bluetooth.
Off course Magician and PC where already paired.
It worked for my X40 and Magician (MDA Compact).
Have fun!
Good morning
Can someone please tell me how to synchronise XDA Exec via bluetooth using Activesync 4.1. I do not have Win XP SP2 installed and do not want to install it (If I can help it!!!!!!). I have spent sometime trying to work it out but have not had any luck.
A detailed post will be very much appreciated.[/b]
I take it no one knows or no one syncs their Exec via bluetooth!!!!!! Anyway, if I have worked it out, if someone would like to know please do not hesitate to ask.
Synchronising via bluetooth is a breeze, its beautiful. Cuz when u sync via cable your machine starts charging your device too and if I am not mistaken, keep on charging and taking it off witout full charge your battery gets damaged. Please correct me if I am wrong.
But when u sync via bluetooth u dont have to worry about the battery getting damaged and dont have to worry about those messy cable(s).
Setup Instructions
Step 1:
- Go to BT Settings on PC and enable "New Incoming Connection"
- On my PC it opens up "COM3"
Step 2:
- Open up Activesync in PC
- Go "File" -> "Connection Settings"
- Enable "Allow connection settings to one of the following:"
- Select same COM port as enabled in Step 1
Step 3:
- ON PPC, go "Start" -> "Settings" -> "Connections" -> "Bluetooth" -> "Devices"
- Select "New Partnership"
- Your PPC will start scanning for new devices...
Step 4
- On your PC a window will pop up asking you to input a PIN
- I find I have to click the BT icon in my PC taskbar to make the window appear, but that's just me
- Choose any 4-digit combination
Step 5
- On your PPC, you will then get a request to enter the PIN you used for the PC
- Once entered, the "Partnership Settings" window opens on your PPC
- It displays "Activesync" selected
- Choose "Save" (bottom right) and you're done!
To initiate a BT Activesync:
- On PPC, go to "Activesync" -> "Menu" -> "Connect via Bluetooth"
BT works at about 1Mb/sec, as opposed to USB at 11Mb/sec, so you lose on speed, but I haven't really noticed much difference, myself.
Also, I don't have BT Activesync set up at the mo, and haven't set it up in a while, so may have missed a thing or two - but with this guide and a little common sense (and Google) you should be right.
Many thanks for all your help. I managed it few days back. It was near enough the same procedure.
Anyway thanx for all your help.
Currently I am working on VPN and Terminal Service Client. I can do everything inside my local area network, but when I am using WiFi hotspot, Dial Up and GPRS I cannot connect to my work network. There is allot about it in this forum but very little seems to work.
Callyou.
nice one
Good, clear instructions. For some reason I couldn't get the activesync service available on the BT connection, but followed the above and it appeared.
Many thanks. This has solved my USB connection issue after a reflash...
Re: Setup Instructions
huisie said:
Step 5
- On your PPC, you will then get a request to enter the PIN you used for the PC
- Once entered, the "Partnership Settings" window opens on your PPC
- It displays "Activesync" selected
- Choose "Save" (bottom right) and you're done!
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Click to collapse
I'd love to be able to sync via bluetooth, but activesync doesn't appear as an option. Only Hands free and dial up networking.
Have i missed something? Why is this such a complicated thing to achieve? It's ridiculous!!!
Thanks, Ash
I have different steps done but it's quite stable and high repeatability.
1: PC site, enable bluetooth and check "discoverable".
2: PPC site, open ActiveSync and click "Connect via bluetooth", if it's the first time to establish the connection, PPC will ask "there is no available Activesync port defined, would you like to define..." something like that.
3: Choose "Yes" of course, the the common bluetooth setting "partner" tab will appear, click "new devices".
4: Once found the PC, PC site will show the message to complete the pairing process.
5: Once paired, PC site will have another message showing that PPC is goting to connect through the Activesync port, then click on the pop-up message at the right-bottom corner, then choose "always allow the connection" in the newer pop-up menu.
6: Wait for PPC site to finish(taking quite long time like freeze), then there are few ports available, then check the "ActiveSyne" and complete the setup. If there is only "Serial" available instead of "ActiveSync", click "Refresh" button and repeat the step 5~6.
BTW. My PC is WinXP Professional SP2, unbranded BT sticker with Widcomm 1.4.2 Driver. PPC is Orange UK 1.30.90 WWE Version.
is this procedure the same with sharing the pc's internet connection via bluetooth to the xda exec?
Re: Setup Instructions
ashleyc_uk said:
huisie said:
Step 5
- On your PPC, you will then get a request to enter the PIN you used for the PC
- Once entered, the "Partnership Settings" window opens on your PPC
- It displays "Activesync" selected
- Choose "Save" (bottom right) and you're done!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'd love to be able to sync via bluetooth, but activesync doesn't appear as an option. Only Hands free and dial up networking.
Have i missed something? Why is this such a complicated thing to achieve? It's ridiculous!!!
Thanks, Ash
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Click to collapse
when i first got my BT device for pc, i had this problem, i realised i wasnt on AS 4.1, 4.0 does not support bluetooth connection
Pls follow these below.Success is guranteed on XP with SP2
1) delete all the previous Standard Bluetooth Modems, if any, on yr PC from control pannel
2)Now Right click on the BT icon and select settings.After that select com ports and select Add New Com Port.Select for Incoming Com Port and make a note of that COm port number.
3) Now Right Click on Active Sync Incon, select connection settings,select serial port option and choose that same port which u hv just created.
4) Now Turn on the BT on yr device, and do the ususal procedure, you will get Active Sync option in the services when paitring.Complete the procedure of pairing and in activesync select connect via BT..and u are connected...
I hope this will help
My 8525 has a Schaps ROM on it, and it will not sync with ActiveSync.
The phone will charge from USB, but when plugged in I get no error, no event or anything that the PC has noticed a device has been connected.
I have tried multiple USB cables, mulitple USB ports, multiple PCs, uninstalled and reinstalled ActiveSync 4.5.
I also have the settings for Advanced Network Features in the USB to PC settings unchecked.
Any ideas?
Did you check you connection settings in AS 4.5 as per attached, specifically ALLOW USB CONNECTIONS? Also, Windows Firewall or your AV may block the TCP ports used by AS4.5 (if using the advanced network stuff - RNDIS).
On the phone side, if your partnership with the PC was already created, Did you try sync via Bluetooth? Does it work? You can also try WM5Storage or Cardexport just to test the USB port is working.
I havent tried those programs you were referring to, are the free?
From Windows Firewall I manually set all of the UDP and TCP ports to be allowed as well as all of the executables needed for ActiveSync.
I have also tried using all of the COM settings from the connection settings within ActiveSync and it is still a no go.
Aside from this I am thinking it may be a hardware issue...
Are you using XP or Vista? There are extra things you need to do to sync properly with vista. do a search on the forum.
Cheers...
ultramag69 said:
Are you using XP or Vista? There are extra things you need to do to sync properly with vista. do a search on the forum.
Cheers...
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Also with vista after syncing you will not notice contacts or address book being copied from your device. It only syncs any files. Please correct me if i am wrong.
When i was using xp, after a sync all my contacts will be copied inside the contacts in my outlook in the pc but now in vista, even after it informs a successful sync I dont see any contacts getting copied into the outlook. Then in some forums and google I have seen people mention that the new mobile device center for vista doesnt support the contacts and calendar sync...tell me i am correct pls
Sorry sany, Can't tell what I don't know. I use XP (microsoft would have to pay me to use Vista). I just read about all the problems syncing with vista. I believe theres a fix floating around the forum but don't know anymore than that.
Cheers...
Hi Vasichko,
I'm assuming you are working with XP or lower (not Vista). Try this:
goto:"File>Connection Settings" in Activsync and make sure "Allow USB Connection is set. Then reconnect your device. If that doesn't work:
goto "Settings>Connection>USB to PC>Extended Network Functions Activated" on you Hermes and uncheck the box. Perform a soft reset and try to sync. if that doesn't work try:
http://toril.ru/pda/akrndisadd.exe This program makes sure your device knows what to do when the USB is connected.
If that doesn't work I'm out of guesses.
Cheers
DB
Im running Windows XP.
With this program, do I run this from my laptop or on the phone?
datas_brother said:
Hi Vasichko,
I'm assuming you are working with XP or lower (not Vista). Try this:
goto:"File>Connection Settings" in Activsync and make sure "Allow USB Connection is set. Then reconnect your device. If that doesn't work:
goto "Settings>Connection>USB to PC>Extended Network Functions Activated" on you Hermes and uncheck the box. Perform a soft reset and try to sync. if that doesn't work try:
http://toril.ru/pda/akrndisadd.exe This program makes sure your device knows what to do when the USB is connected.
If that doesn't work I'm out of guesses.
Cheers
DB
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"File>Connection Settings" in Activsync and make sure "Allow USB Connection is set. Then reconnect your device - Activesync (PC)
"Settings>Connection>USB to PC>Extended Network Functions Activated" on you Hermes and uncheck the box. Perform a soft reset and try to sync - hermes (PHONE)
Hi that prog will only run on the PDA.
Cheers
DB
It comes up and says True and that it.
datas_brother said:
Hi that prog will only run on the PDA.
Cheers
DB
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Did you also try the ActiveSync troubleshoot Utility? Is in the same folder as ActiveSync, called astu.exe.
Vasichko said:
It comes up and says True and that it.
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That's correct. If it says true, then it worked. If that hasn't solved the problem and you've done the rest above then I would try re-installing the OS via SD. Check the wiki for instructions.
Cheers
DB
Ok so I have reinstalled with a new ROM from the SD card and it still will not notice that I have plugged the 8525 into my PCs.
I can use the OEM headseat without issues and it charges fine.
Anyone know what's going on?
Hello Vasichko:
1. Did you try running the Astu.exe program in the ActiveSync folder? What was the result?
2. Did you manage to transfer files to/from the PC with Cardexport or WM5Storage? If so, then your hardware is OK.
3. Could you find and attach the following file from your PC:
C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR USER NAME OR PROFILE NAME\Local Settings\Temp\WCESCOMM.LOG Let's look at that and go from there.
4. It could be an IP address issue...but you did uncheck the Advanced Network Functionality in the settings menu...right?
PS,
Are you using the original USB Cable? Can you try another cable?
With ASTU.exe it tells me that I must connect the device to troubleshoot and it doesnt find any other issues.
In the WCESCOMM.LOG it has the following:
06/30/2008 12:26:06.504 - Windows CE Services (4.5.0) Communication Logging.
06/30/2008 12:26:06.504 - IrUtil: IrDA socket cannot be created, error code 10093.
06/30/2008 12:26:06.504 - Windows CE Services Communication started.
06/30/2008 12:26:06.770 - Cannot find a default comm port - Disabling serial connections...
06/30/2008 12:26:06.770 - Started desktop passthru TCP2UDP component
06/30/2008 12:26:06.770 - Connection: Prep for a new socket connection.
06/30/2008 12:27:46.832 - Start scan for serial devices.
06/30/2008 12:27:46.832 - COM1 - Not installed. 2
06/30/2008 12:27:46.832 - COM2 - Not installed. 2
06/30/2008 12:27:46.848 - COM3 - Available.
06/30/2008 12:27:46.848 - IrUtil: IrDA socket cannot be created, error code 10047.
06/30/2008 12:27:46.848 - End scan for serial devices.
dgaud007 said:
Hello Vasichko:
1. Did you try running the Astu.exe program in the ActiveSync folder? What was the result?
2. Did you manage to transfer files to/from the PC with Cardexport or WM5Storage? If so, then your hardware is OK.
3. Could you find and attach the following file from your PC:
C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR USER NAME OR PROFILE NAME\Local Settings\Temp\WCESCOMM.LOG Let's look at that and go from there.
4. It could be an IP address issue...but you did uncheck the Advanced Network Functionality in the settings menu...right?
PS,
Are you using the original USB Cable? Can you try another cable?
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Slightly off-topic but I think it can sync and exchange with Outlook but I think it needs to be Outlook 2007 or later. As to getting Sync with Vista I had no trouble at all on Vista HP x64.
To the OP it sounds like something simple as others have already suggested and is most likely just a matter of correcting USB settings.
I have turned off the advanced functionality in USB to PC settings.
I have tried 4 different USB cables and uninstalled and reinstalled ActiveSync on 2 different laptops that it used to sync with.
Look in the Device Manager with phone connected and see if it has the HTC USB Hub at the end, like mine. If it's not there... then:
1. Disconnect any other USB device in the computer and reboot the PC.
2. Check your CMOS setup (when rebooting) to see if they are enabled. Some CMOS chips have an option for disabling COM / USB ports.
3. Make sure Activesync is running on the phone.
4. Look into \Program Files\Microsoft Activesync\Drivers. It should like like my folder - pic attached.
You haven't said if WM5Storage or Cardexport work (i.e. Windows detects a mass storage device).
What is WM5Storage or Cardexport? Do these run on the 8525?
I dont see a HTC USB Hub when connecting the HTC.
dgaud007 said:
Look in the Device Manager with phone connected and see if it has the HTC USB Hub at the end, like mine. If it's not there... then:
1. Disconnect any other USB device in the computer and reboot the PC.
2. Check your CMOS setup (when rebooting) to see if they are enabled. Some CMOS chips have an option for disabling COM / USB ports.
3. Make sure Activesync is running on the phone.
4. Look into \Program Files\Microsoft Activesync\Drivers. It should like like my folder - pic attached.
You haven't said if WM5Storage or Cardexport work (i.e. Windows detects a mass storage device).
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Hello, oh wise ones.
The deal is:
I have my pretty Magician connected to the internet through USB on my desktop.
All is fine.
Now, i'd like to connect my laptop via Bluetooth to my Magician and use it to connect to the Web.
Is this even possible? This would be nothing short of legendary and would be told in stories for future generations.
Thanks.
Come on... Someone must know something....
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Connect your ActiveSynce through Bluetooth
If you want to connect your ActiveSynce through Bluetooth do as follow:
In your PC:
1.First of all make sure your Bluetooth Program "Bluesolei" or "Windows Bluetooth" use "COM6" as Incoming Port , if not change it to "COM6"
2.Open Microsoft ActiveSynce go to: File > Connections Settings
3.Check “Allow connections to one of the following”, and select “COM6” in the list, click OK.
In your Pocket PC:
1.Go to Settings > Connections > Beam: Check “Receive all incoming beams”
2.Go to Programs > ActiveSynce : Click on “Menu” Choose “connect via Bluetooth”
3.if asked “cannot find an existing Bluetooth partnership” click “YES”
4.In “Mode” turn your Bluetooth ON and VISIBLE
5.In “Devices” click on “Add”,
6.Select your computer form list and click “Next”.
7.Type your Passcode, click “Next”.
8.A message will appear in your PC screen and ask you for passcode, type the passcode you typed on your Pocket PC click OK, and if asked check the “Always allow this device to access this service” and click “Yes”.
9.Back to your Pocket PC a message is displayed that your Pocket PC has connected with your computer, click “Done”, and click “OK”.
10.in ActiveSynce click Menu Choose “connect via Bluetooth”.
This is not really what I wanted, but thanks.
that is what you want, make sure the share internet box in activesync is enable and then you can use internet on your magician through your laptop.
Instal softick ppp it can create a internet connection for pda/palm/mobile phone via bluetooth, usb...
well, I know what you are talking about because I use it.
you mean to use your Magicain as a router IF you are using cotulla's rom
then it's possible all you have to is to look for the short cut in the programmes
"INTERNET SHARING" and there are two ways there either bluetooth or usb
if you are using 2OO3 se I can't remember what it looks like cuz I'm using WM6.1 of cotulla
You want to get your internal GPS to send data to other applets, be that on a PC (like google earth or google maps for realtime tracking) or on another phone, UNDER WINDOWS MOBILE environment.
Methods:
1 - Franson GPS Gate (Simpler, less space requirements, GPS data multiplexing)
2 - _LEM_'s Trackme app (more features) he already has detalied info on that, please follow instructions Here on his website or Here on his post.
Franson's GPS Gate
uses:
- For noobs: Realtime tracking with google earth/maps
- For pros: share the GPS data (NMEA) with other applets within your phone, other phones (over bluetooth) and/or with a PC application over bluetooth or Activesync or serial port. Data logging, transport, etc etc.
- Requirements:
a. latest ActiveSync software (x86 or x64, pay attention to that) x86 here, x64 here.
b. Franson's GPS Gate Client for Windows Mobile, use .CAB or .exe Active Sync install as you please.
c. GPS Gate free Client for PC/Windows
- Instructions:
a. Set your phone to interact through 'Active Sync' (HTC LEO 'USB to PC' --> Activesync). When the ActiveSync pop-up comes up on your PC screen, click 'connect Without Setting up your phone'. Uncheck 'Allow connections through one of the following' if you dont want to enable bluetooth.
b. Install and configure the Windows Mobile Client on your phone (in my case, an HTC LEO). PLease check this very nice guide. Be sure to check 'Share over Active Sync', and be sure to uncheck 'share over Bluetooth', since you dont need bluetooth active. You are gonna be using your phone USB-attached to your PC to avoid battery issues (long trips).
c. Install and configure the Windows PC Client. Check here for detalied instructions. Attention: Be sure to check 'Search for Pocket PC through ActiveSync'. This is mandatory. Also, be sure to have 'Input' set as ActiveSync. In 'Output', be sure to include 'Google earth' and ActiveSync.
d. Configure GPS gate to send data to Google Earth
check Franson's guide on this. Remember, you have to turn on your GPS (open digital compass or Google maps applet on your phone) in order for Fransons Plugin to start passing data to your PC.
Well, that's it for now. I decided to link each step to external sites due to them already have detailed instructions. Suggestions, reply here.
This post was tested for HTC LEO (T8585). If this method works for other phones, please reply here.
I, actually, was looking for this.
But unfortunately Im running android.
There used to be a way to do this but it was costly.
anyway, thanks
well, while checking out stuff i pretty much bumped into some quite amount of stuff that messed with the GPS within the Android OS.
have you checked the marketplace thoroughly?
this forum also has some info on that...