Hi, I am not sure what I am doing wrong. I have faria's WM6 rom version 5.2.318 installed on my 8125. When I try to connect to my pc via the bluetooth, the pda doesn't see any services on my computer. The computer also does not see any services on my pda. The computer is running vista x64. I am using the default microsoft bluetooth stack with a silicon wave bt usb dongle. I was hoping to sync via the bluetooth and maybe use the pan features, but no services show up. My pc can see my 8125 and my 8125 can see my pc. They connect to one another, but like I said, there are no services... I tried going back to the t-mobile 2.26 rom and even back to my original cingular rom, but still no luck. I assume this issue is on my PC side, but I was hoping maybe one of you knew what the issue might be. If I posting in the wrong area, please delete my thread. Thanks for the Help!
I know it has been a long time but did you ever figure out your issues? Was it just with the ROM or did you ever get BT working with Vista and Sync?
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Hello,
I'm currently trying to get a second hand I-Mate syncing with ActiveSync using a USB cradle. Everything else works fine, with the exception of a USB sync. When my I-Mate cradle is plugged in via USB, and the powered-on I-Mate is placed in the cradle, a Windows device message appears stating "USB Device Not Recognized". This happened with another I-Mate I was able to try and on multiple computers with multiple cradles. I'm quite baffled. I've tried verstions 3.7, 3.8 and 4.0 of ActiveSync.
I would really like to get the USB cradle working so I can try WM2005 and not have to xfer software to the I-Mate over my GRPS connection
Thanks in advance.
-Chris.
Hi Chris.
That certainly is odd since you've tried multiple ActiveSync versions on multiple PCs with multiple i-Mates!
What OS are the PCs running?
Normally when you first connect the i-mate via the cradle after installing ActiveSync, XP will launch the Add Hardware Wizard, which should find the drivers as ActiveSync installs them.
I have heard that reverting from ActiveSync 4 to 3.x can cause problems, but if you started with 3.7 & worked up from there, that isn't your issue.
Can you launch ActiveSync manually via Start - All Programs etc.?
Perhaps check the XP driver-signing policy - maybe it's stopping the driver from installing. I'd normally suggest trying a different USB port, but trying another PC covers that one .
Good luck - I know this one would annoy the hell out of me too!
Hi Chris.
That certainly is odd since you've tried multiple ActiveSync versions on multiple PCs with multiple i-Mates!
What OS are the PCs running?
Normally when you first connect the i-mate via the cradle after installing ActiveSync, XP will launch the Add Hardware Wizard, which should find the drivers as ActiveSync installs them.
I have heard that reverting from ActiveSync 4 to 3.x can cause problems, but if you started with 3.7 & worked up from there, that isn't your issue.
Can you launch ActiveSync manually via Start - All Programs etc.?
Perhaps check the XP driver-signing policy - maybe it's stopping the driver from installing. I'd normally suggest trying a different USB port, but trying another PC covers that one .
Good luck - I know this one would annoy the hell out of me too!
The PCs that I've tried have been running XP. My work machine SP1 while my home machine SP2.
I tried disabling the windows firewall in SP2 to no avail. The two other units I tried were in various states of order so that could be contributing to the issue.
The touchscreen is unresponsive on one while the other is stuck showing serial information (both issues I've found out how to resolve reading this forum, that'll make 2 more functional I-Mates!)
I have since completley removed ActiveSync from my PC at home. When I place my I-Mate into the cradle, no windows device messages appear and when I go into the device manager the I-Mate isn't even seen anymore.
I might just cut my losses and go cough up $40 for a usb bluetooth adapter for the desktop and sync that way. I'd rather not do this as I don't believe I can upgrade the ROM via bluetooth, and I'd very much like to throw WM2005 on one of these puppies, providing I can even get that far.
Ok, so a good majority will probably hate me after this.
My sync problem was caused by me not using a 5v power adapter. Yes, it was that simple. My power adapter looks like some kind of alien as it's being converted with 3 devices to conform to standard 110v north american AC. It was purchased for European users originally.
BUT, here's my saving grace. The I-Mate I was playing with won't sync via USB, it will do bluetooth and even serial but not usb???
Even more annoying is the unit I'm now using has an annoying issue with the touchscreen. If I receive a call or take care of any other incoming data activity, the screen freezes. I will not be able to use the touch screen until the battery is taken out. Very annoying, to the point I'm using the bluetooth unit. It's got the latest firmwares of the units (1.72wwe, 1.14 radio, 1337.38 for g (general?) bluetooth unit has 1,66wwe, 1.10 radio and 1337.2x for g) ...haha, sorry I thought that one was awesome and very fitting for a faulty device... just not the right number for a release...
Hey all,
I have some generic BT dongle for my computer that I bought a year or so ago to use with my old HTC Typhoon. The dongle allowed my phone at the time to ActiveSync over BT using the BluSoleil software that came with the dongle. However, with the HTC Wizard (MDA vario body with the AKU 3.3), I cannot for the life of me sync over BT. I have no idea what I need to set up and every time I try and do a new "partnership" in the phone for syncing over BT - i select my computer in the devices, yet nothing happens. I cannot establish any COM port communication with the computer and the only type of services that i can push are the vCard from the computer and a "personal area network"...
HOWEVER, if I take my Wizard and connect it to my Thinkpad T60 laptop that has native BT; I can sync to my hearts content... so... someone please give me a clue as to wtf I am supposed to do here to get this to work over BT
Thanks!!!
Anyone? Plweeze?
C'mon, someone must have an idea!
Gave up
I had the same dongle, or at least mine also came with Blue Soleil. I hated that software - it runs a dozen different programs that clog the computer and still doesn't connect properly. I took it off and tried the native MS XP software. It would work once, but when I put the PC to sleep I would have to reboot to get it to connect again. I finally realized that it was much easier to use a cable and gave up. I'll try again when I get a PC with built-in bluetooth.
prestonmcafee said:
I had the same dongle, or at least mine also came with Blue Soleil. I hated that software - it runs a dozen different programs that clog the computer and still doesn't connect properly. I took it off and tried the native MS XP software. It would work once, but when I put the PC to sleep I would have to reboot to get it to connect again. I finally realized that it was much easier to use a cable and gave up. I'll try again when I get a PC with built-in bluetooth.
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Where did you get the native XP software? I could never find the native software
Plug and Play
If you don't install software, XP will operate it.
I cannot seem to get my 8125 to sync with windows mobile device center in Vista. I have tried both bluetooth and usb cable, and I have turned off Windows Firewall.
When I connected it via the cable, the only thing that installed and appeared my device manager was a Smartphone USB Sync under mobile devices. I have read other people are getting a windows mobile device under portable devices, among other things.
When I try connecting via bluetooth, Activesync just does not show up when I pair my phone and my computer as a service.
Are there drivers I can get from somewhere, or am I doing something wrong? Any help would be greatly appriciated.
Thanks!
You have to update the WMDC in vista inorder to sync. Had the same problem me self.. kinda crazy if u ask me eh...
I know it has been a long time but I have wmdc 6.1 and an 8125 with the most recent HTC cingular rom. How do I get bluetooth sync working? My activesync on my phone says that the service is not installed and I am kind of stuck there.
A ton of google searches have illicited no help. I figurd I would try here...
I am paired properly with the laptop as I am able to use the modem as DUN and get internet working with no problems. I cant seem to get the device center to recognize the phone for syncing my outlook with bluetooth.
Same boat
I am right there with you man. I have tried everything and still no joy. I am going to try and up date my bluetooth software and try it out. I'll let you know if it works for me.
I did it!!
Ok the key is to use the same Comm port in WMDC that the wizard uses. For example try to set up a bluetooth partnership with your PC via your wizard. When you see a popup on your desktop that you wizard is trying to connect make a not on which Comm port it is trying to use. (for me it was COM4.) from there go into your setting in WMDC and check the second box to allow the wizard to use differant ports. Select your port and click ok. You should be good to go. Let me know if that did or didn't work for you. Best of luck!
I had alot of probs with my old atom doing this. I have a dell xps running xp3 and I just cant activesync over bluetooth. Running duttys rom VERY GOOD. The process fails because the pda doesn,t appear to have the correct services.
Having same problem brother. See my thread here for details. I can get AS working using Widcomm drivers but no way with the built in Windows XP SP2/SP3 BT stack. Since Widcomm drivers are interfering with some of my other drivers in my computer, Widcomm is a no-go for me neither If you find a solution how to make BT ActiveSync work with default windows BT stack under XP, please share! I would appreciate it very-very much
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I have done a bit more investigating. Tried it on two other computers and realise that bt is flaky.
Well it apears that the touch is not offering up active sync as a service. HAs any body tried this on stock rom. It would be really nice to put this one to bed. I feel that its definatley the phone. Blue tooth is great when it works. I have hands free kit in car and on the old atom it would only link from phone but with the new one it only links from kit. battery indicator doesnt work and if you transferr phone numbers the phone sends them to quickly for the kit to copy every one so it leaves of every other one and then some at the end. Heres the solution go and stand behing a tree away from the car which slows every thing down and makes it work. I call it my Treepatch.exe
I do have a stock ROM v1.14.401.2 WWE (1.09.25.14 radio) and my PC (using default windows BT stack and Windows XP) does not recognize neither ActiveSync, nor DUN BT services. However it DOES RECOGNIZE under Windows Vista. I'd say Windows XP BT drivers are either outdated or somehow not compatible or missing something... just my 2 cents
EDIT: And yes, I have the same problem with the battery indicator when connected to my car's bluetooth handsfree kit
and i can't get it to work with vista, but it works flawlessly with Windows 7 Beta (64-bit). simply amazing...
Is it really xp
I kept feeling that it was the phone but if its xp can we get a new stack i need to look. I really would like to move this post up so that we can get a definative answer and then maybe a solution. How do yo move post up?
problem solved
Uninstalled bt drivers on laptop and installed stock ms drivers. Had to restart a couple of times. searched for phone tried to set up com. Still no good restarted again and then suddenly the machine actually started the active sync saying do,t waste batteries and euraca its done. So stock drivers seem to be best. I say give it a go.
pawebby said:
Uninstalled bt drivers on laptop and installed stock ms drivers.
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Would you be little-bit more specific ? What BT drivers have you uninstalled from your laptop ? Toshiba ? Widcomm ? And what do you mean by stock MS drivers ? How did you install them ? Would you mind post a step-by-step procedure you've done ?
Also you're claiming your problem is solved. Would you please double click on the BT icon in the system tray next to clock, go to Devices tab, double click on your paired phone icon and then Services tab. Would you post a screenshot similar to this one to see what you have in there ?
Many thanks in advance!
Regards,
S.
heres how i did it.
Sorry I do not know how to do a screen grab?.
First I uninstalled the supplied bt drivers which were widdcomms and I unistalled the widdcomm software from settings-install software. I am affraid I do not know what release. Next I restarted and made sure the phone was unpaired and cleared of link data. Next i restarted and in system-hardware i scanned for hardware changes. When xp asked to visit the web to download drivers i said NO. I guess that forced it to use the stock xp drivers. Restarted machine at prompt.
When the machine restarted blue tooth icon was on task bar. Looks slightly different to widcomms. I linked the phone via this bluetooth icon. I also set up a com link. This was all most slower than the old widdcomms system?
I then made a cup of green tea. When I came back I restarted the machine again and went into the phone-activesync-sync by bluetooth.
It then did just that. I did not set up com on phone. When I switched on laptop this morning I sync again and it worked.
The xp bt doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the widcomm but it works.
The widcomm program/drivers just could not be confinced that the phone was capable of activesync it would not show it as a service.
I hope this helps.
I have my HD connected to XP sp 3 with no issues.
I have a broadcomm modem, 2.2.14.241 firmware version.
It has been a while since I set it up so it will be hard to offers the details on how.
Just figured that I would post to let everyone know it works and I have full access to all of the files on the device.
I have a Vogue flashed with dcd 3.1.1 and I cannot pair a second bluetooth activesync. Basically it says the computer doesn't offer it as a service.
Since we had an extra device (8125 Stock) around we paired it up to the same laptop and found that it discovered the activesync service offered by the laptop. Although we found it discovered it as a "Pocket PC or Other PDA" where the XV6900 found it as a "phone or modem"
Between the two of us we have about 16 man hours into this ridiculous problem.
Is there any answer to how to get the Activesync service to be seen on the phone?
Funny thing is, this phone is already connected Via B/T on another laptop.
Which stack are you on? For me the Widcomm and toshiba bluetooth stack gave me the same problems as your having. I switched to the MS stack and now im connecting flawlessly for about a couple months now
MS Stack. But we've isolated it to the telephone.
hmm... weird...do you know if your usb driver is compatible with that stack? that might be an issue but I don't know because im not an expert :/
I don't think your phone can be paired to more than one computer at a time, so try unpairing from the other computer and and your phone delete the pair to your computer and delete your phone's pair on the computer, then try pairing from your handset first.
Lol, dunno if that makes a whole lot of sense x__x but doesn't hurt to try!