ActiveSync Settings - JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General

Hi Guys!
I've got a secondary XDA Executive that I keep as a fall-back if the main one breaks down. Here is my question.
I've copied everything from the MAIN XDA to the secondary one (using SPB Backup) and they function identically. The only problem is that if I try and connect the SECONDARY device to my PC to sync it with Outlook it thinks it's the MAIN device (maybe that's no surprise) and it really screws up the sync process. I just wondered where the settings are held for the 'partnership' for ActiveSync on the PDA???
I tried changing the device name but it still thinks it's the MAIN device.
I guess what I'm trying to do is get the SECONDARYdevice to NOT have any partnership at all so I can set it up as a second partnership on my PC
Any thoughts?
Thanks
S

In ActiveSync:
Menu->Options click on the computer which you have the partnership with and then click "Delete".
That should delete the partnership that your phone has stored on it and the next time you connect it to your computer it will prompt you to create a new partnership.

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Thanks for the quick reply!
Doh! It's always the simple solutions that get me! ))
Brilliant!
PS Do you happen to know where that info is stored (that gets deleted) is it a single file or an entry in the registry?
Ta
S

No idea sorry, just had to do it myself recently and only figured it out after trying for about 2 hours...

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Active sync problem

My xda2 is stuck as a guest on my computer. it won't detect it anymore. it just logs on as guest. i've done everything i know, including reinstalling active sync, restarting computer, disconnecting cradle, deleted the previous partnership.
i opened the active sync program on the xda, it has 2 pc partnerships but both have the same computer id. anyone know a way out of this short of doing a hard reset which worked but onced i restored the back up, it went back to guest hence no synchronization with outlook.
tia.
Same problem
I'm having exactly the same problem.
When I uninstall ActiveSync and reinstall it, it synchronizes only once, then, again, I'm stuck as a guest.
can anyone help me with this? please
Unfortunately, no one seems to have an idea.
What I did (after I read your first message) is to make a hard reset then manually install the other programs.
Now, everything is fine (but still no idea about the problem)
if you dont want stay guest rename your ppc with a other name
I already tried this. Didn't work
This happens to me regularly. It seems to be a quirk of using my XDA II with 2 pcs.
Try deleting the partnership from the PC and recreating it. Should work fine. A hard reset is a bit drastic!
SMW1
If stuck on guest settings:
Kill ActiveSync on the PC using task manager
Take the XDA out of the cradle
Open ActiveSync on PC
Delete all partnerships
On the XDA go to Start -> Settings, System tab, tap ‘About’, Device ID tab and change the name to something else
Soft-reset the XDA
Place it in the cradle
Create a NEW partnership
That's it

Activesync refuses to synch 2 files

Hi, I synchronise my XDA II with two PCs, office and home, but having just had to do a full restore, Activesync keeps saying that 2 files are not synched and just goes round and round trying to synch them. It's the same on both PCs.
I've made sure no files are read-only but cannot work out how to find which files are causing the problem.
Any suggestions gratefully received.........
Galadai said:
Hi, I synchronise my XDA II with two PCs, office and home, but having just had to do a full restore, Activesync keeps saying that 2 files are not synched and just goes round and round trying to synch them. It's the same on both PCs.
I've made sure no files are read-only but cannot work out how to find which files are causing the problem.
Any suggestions gratefully received.........
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AT MS ActiveSync menu - Information Type - Files, when you use your mouse pointer, highlight the Files icon, right click and select Resolve items..., what does it say?
For me, usually when it does not synch properly, it means that
(a) I have files with foreign languuage filename that cannot be translated properly.
(b) your files stored in your desktop is not the same as the files in your device.
Hope this helps.
or maybe it's files being used by the pc or pda ?
activesync will not sync files being used
make sure no other programs are running on the xda
and no files from the my pocketpc doc is opened on the pc
I had the same problem, tried everything to remove the problem:
Checked all files in device and synchronisation folder on PC
Checked all Active Sync settings
Closed all applications
Tried time and time again
In the end the only way I resolved it was when I upgraded the ROM to 1.72
So basically my only advice it, Hard Reset or Firmware upgrade
Does Not Sync 2 Files
I too had the problem, but I think I may have got to the bottom of it.
On my desktop, after an unsuccessful ActiveSync, I noticed that my recycle bin contained 2 files that had not been there before. They were TomTom files. If I immediately did another Sync, all files were synced correctly.
But, next time I used TomTom, ActiveSync would report that 2 files were not synched, and another pair of TomTom files appeared in the Recycle Bin.
I don't know a cure, but at least I know I am not losing any data.
arberyn said:
I had the same problem, tried everything to remove the problem:
Checked all files in device and synchronisation folder on PC
Checked all Active Sync settings
Closed all applications
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Well, there's one more thing you can try - and this is also what got rid of the problem for me: synchronise, then disconnect the device, run File -> Delete Partnership from the desktop Active Sync, allowing it to delete the synchronised files. Then check C:\Documents and Settings\<your account name>\Application Data\Microsoft\ActiveSync\Profiles and make sure there is no directory with your partnership's name - delete it if it still exists.
Now just reconnect your device and create a new partnership. ActiveSync will copy all "to-be-synchronized" files from the PDA to your PC, so no data is lost. The problem, however, will be gone - at least it was for me!
Cheers, Daniel
re:
I had these problems a couple of times when i hard reset my xdaii, the 2 culprit files are the westekk PPT and pdf. Its easily identified on the file explorer ion the xda2, its icon is not valid (no programs associated).
try deleting these 2 files and see. worked for me.

How do I delete a partnership on the Wizard?

I have had to do a restore on my Wizard.
Now when I activesync it says I already have a partnership on the Wizard and prompts for a name for the 2nd PC.
I am not using a differnt PC it is the same one.
The name of my PPC is Robin_KJAM HOWEVER when I sync it renames it to WM-robin and then DUPLICATES all my contacts, diary entries everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HELP PLEASE.
Robin
GO to Active Sync on your Wizard. Then goto Menu/Options, there you will see your partnerships. Hold down stylus on the very top of the tree structure, for instance mine says Windows Mobile PC, then you will get a option to delete and your done.
AAAahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
I deleted all partnerships on my Wizard (Thank YOU for the help).
I deleted all partnerships on my PC.
I attach my Wizard, setup a new partnership, tell it the computer needs to overwrite the data on the Wizard and..............
EVERY BLOODY THING GETS DUPLICATED.........
I cannot believe it, it has happened 3 times on the trot.
Please does anyone have ANY idea why this would be happening?
CHeers.
Robin

Device name change

When I first setup my XDA Mini-S, I gave it my full name (firstname surname) as my device name. This has the unwanted side effect of giving out my full name (which is rare name!) to every Hotspot I connect to. I don't like the implications of this and want to correct this.
I have seen in the settings on my XDA that I can change this device name to anything I want. However, what will this do to my current sync setup with my PC? Will changing this name on the PDA upset the PC? Will it just create a new Sync user? Will it correctly recognise that the name has changed but it is still the same device so keep the profile, but update its name accordingly?
Any help on how to update without causing any problems would be appreciated.
Thanks
Mike
from experience with an older PDA and activisync, changing the name could create a new sync user and there should be no problems .. but don't take my word for it...
Thanks for that help.
Would that mean that all my settings would be transferred to the new profile seamlessly? Are there any downside to having a new profile?
Can I easily delete everything in the old profile (to save duplications), without losing info on the device or PC?
Any more info anyone can supply would be great.
Thanks
Mike
Hi Mike,
I don't dare to answer you specifically as I don't sync with my PC. I just know that
Just sync with another PC...
Hmm, I just tried and change my device ID.. Activesync seems to just follow the name change..
Owner Name Change on Device
xpcomputers said:
When I first setup my XDA Mini-S, I gave it my full name (firstname surname) as my device name. This has the unwanted side effect of giving out my full name (which is rare name!) to every Hotspot I connect to. I don't like the implications of this and want to correct this.
I have seen in the settings on my XDA that I can change this device name to anything I want. However, what will this do to my current sync setup with my PC? Will changing this name on the PDA upset the PC? Will it just create a new Sync user? Will it correctly recognise that the name has changed but it is still the same device so keep the profile, but update its name accordingly?
Any help on how to update without causing any problems would be appreciated.
Thanks
Mike
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Do you mean changing your "Owner Name"? I don't think changing your Owner Name is any problem with ActiveSync.
What I found that WAS a headache was that purchased software registration keys are often tied to the Owner Name, and won't work if the Owner Name is different from what you listed when you purchased the software.
i dont know about a reg key to change your wireless name... but there might be, i know there is one to change your bluetooth name..
Change bluetooth name
\HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Bluetooth\Settings\LocalName = (String Value)
Hi There,
You can change your device ID as often as you like - however, I would recommend that you delete the current mobile device first (in Activ Sync under File Menu) - then just rename your device (under "About/Device ID) on your XDA mini s and reconnect to your PC via activ sync. You should see the system open the "Set up new partnership" screen just follow the instructions and you should have a new connection with your device using your new device ID.
Hope this helps - it's should be simple.
Chris.
Hey Thanks everyone,
topper said:
Hi There,
You can change your device ID as often as you like - however, I would recommend that you delete the current mobile device first (in Activ Sync under File Menu) - then just rename your device (under "About/Device ID) on your XDA mini s and reconnect to your PC via activ sync. You should see the system open the "Set up new partnership" screen just follow the instructions and you should have a new connection with your device using your new device ID.
Hope this helps - it's should be simple.
Chris.
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This is what I thought of doing. It sounds like you think that no data should be lost in the transfer to a new DeviceID, it will just create a new profile.
I guess the method you are suggesting would be:
1) Full Sync.
2) Delete Profile off Computer
3) Change DeviceID
4) Re-sync with computer creating new profile with wizard.
My real question would be with step 2, should this be the last step instead? Or will it cause a conflict? (My concern being if anything went wrong, then I just lost the previous config too so couldn't roll back.
I guess I could add a "Take Disk Image" of the PC hard drive as step (1.5), so that if it all goes wrong, I could restore the PC back to that point in time, and therefore recover the old sync profile.
If someone can confirm where step 2 should be that'd be great.
Thanks again,
Mike
PS I seem to have stopped receiving email updates about this thread, even though I got one after at the beginning (after the first reply, but before I replied back - none for the subsequent replies from the rest of you!). Instant email notification is still enabled for this thread. Strange!
Hi again,
Regarding - step 2 - you could leave your existing profile on your PC and delete at the end if you wish. But my expirience is that the Device ID is just a name - you will get the option to select what you want to "Sync" with the device during the "set up partnership" phase.
I sync with two PC's all the time (Home and Work) and due to IT re-installs at work I quite often have to re-install PDA software and have never "lost" data after a re-name.
I think the key is to make sure you select what you want to sync with on the patnership set up - afterall the data on the PC will not have changed.
Regards,
Chris.

sync contact list without outlook

hi, i wish to sync my contact list to my computer without using outlook, im looking for a software look like palm desktop... any 1 have idea???
ahsin said:
hi, i wish to sync my contact list to my computer without using outlook, im looking for a software look like palm desktop... any 1 have idea???
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Because or requirements at my job, we don't use Outlook. We use SyncML to sync contacts and calendar events with our internal server. Really nice being able to sync without hooking ot a computer and anyplace you have GPRS / WiFi access.
Here's a post where I put some info and links about it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1159992&postcount=4
i need an exactly same like palm desktop to sync my contact and calender when sync with usb cable
zzzzzzzzzzzz
any 1 have third party software that can sync contact to desktop to view and edit??
i have try uninstall outlook 2003 and activesync 4.5 many time, and the result remain the same
I have had the ActiveSync problem since 10/2006 and have not found a resolution yet. I have posted on this forum, tried all suggestions and tried everything except a Hard Reset. I still cannot get my Desktop or Laptop to recognize my MDA via ActiveSync even though my Desktop and Laptop recognize my MDA. I have asked for 3rd party software to update my Outlook address book and calendar and have not found anything. I have even asked if there is software to update/change the MDA PIM.VOL file via a desktop or laptop. Still no luck. I have researched this out and checked all possible sites. NO LUCK. I still have not given up. I continue to look daily for a solution other than a Hard Reset.
So, you are not alone. There are many of us out there. ActiveSync is a very poor application. Maybe someday we will find something to use instead of AS. The only think that is missing in the AS is the last 'S'.
Hey friends,
I dont know if this reply is useful for you. I am so new to this forum. I am using a Motorola Mpx220, but gonna get my Cingular 8125 within a couple of days. Anyways, when I was syncing my Mpx, I had the same problem. The solution I found out was(after a long research), while the phone is still connected to the computer, go to Start -> Accessories -> Modem link. In that "USB" connection, make it active and then deactivate. As soon as you do this your active sync will detect the phone and it will sync smoothly.
I have no idea why is it happening like this nor I dont know if it works with MDA coz my Mpx220 is running on WM 2003 SE. I can only check WM 5 after I get my 8125. If this reply help you guys in anyways, please let me know.
Thanks mates.....
Jish
So there is no third party "phone manager" like for example Oxygen Phone Manager for Symbian phones ?
Contacts backup without outlook
Try " Jeyo Mobile Companion" . Google for it. It can save the contacts + call log as well as SMS on your comp. You can restore/ update the it any time It doesnt sync though. Just use it for back up purposes. Very hand. You still need to connect that phone to the comp. and AS to recognize your device.
Trust this helps
I assume that I can backup my PIM.VOL file on my 2Gb Storage Card. I have not had to reinstall the PIM.VOL file so I don't know if it really will work. However, I still would like to find an application that will allow me to update/change my Contacts and Calendar without using ActiveSync. Bottom line, why can't we find something that can do this without using AS since we are having problems on using AS? I have used Palms since day 1 and other things without as much problems as AS.
asctony said:
I assume that I can backup my PIM.VOL file on my 2Gb Storage Card. I have not had to reinstall the PIM.VOL file so I don't know if it really will work. However, I still would like to find an application that will allow me to update/change my Contacts and Calendar without using ActiveSync. Bottom line, why can't we find something that can do this without using AS since we are having problems on using AS? I have used Palms since day 1 and other things without as much problems as AS.
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asctony,
AFAIK, you still need AS to connect the PPC to any PC ( I cud be wrong). What you can do is to set AS not to sync your contacts and others and use another 3p software to update / modify contatcts. The prog - Jeyo mobile companion does just that + back up your SMS too. Which is very crucial, in many cases as they cannot be backed up through the regular way.

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