I currently have three devices (Diamond, Kaiser, Wizard) I all want to sync with my PC (XP, through ActiveSync). I have searched around a bit, but was unable to find a solution for it. I also have them all hooked up through USB to my PC whenever I'm near it (they all have their own cable, charging etc).
After a lot of mucking about, I figured out how to have them all connected to the PC at the same time (without those pesky conflicts) and how to easily switch ActiveSync between them (it still wont sync them all at the same time). Currently I do this all manually but I know how to automate it.
The question is, is there any interest for an application like this? (Or if it already exists, please direct me to it, as I couldn't find it) I'm probably not going to spend the time to do this just for myself, but if there's a bunch of people who want this, I might find some hours here and there to make it into an app. No guarantees as to when, though
So err, post if you want, or not, or...
i'm very very interested by an application like the one you described
thanks to you
i am interested in how to switch easily manually..^^
do have some problems with that from time to time..(two wizards)
(for sure i would be interested in this app too)
in windows vista it supports sync to multiple devices at once. for the files part that is. i didnt check the contacts&outlook sync.
windows mobile device center ( the first edition ver. 6.0) should work on xp. the later versions only work on vista.
Not looking for multiple contact, email sync so don't worry there.
I have an Alpine that lives in an attached cradle and is used to check email accounts via activesync, the SIM has no data plan so it has to be this way, so all i would want from this is a way to turn off ActiveSync when i attach my Trinity, which is fully sync'd with Outlook.
I also have a Himalaya which is used as a test bed and so it would be nice if i could switch to it for file transfer without taking the Alpine from it's cradle.
I for sure am interested in an automated solution to this. I am tired of having my regular phone sitting in its cradle and then plugging in a test device and having it not connect because AS is already synced and online with the cradled device.
im also intrested, got a wizard and a kaiser too
Well, been a long time but finally decided to do something with it. Currently in beta:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=557719
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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...
Hello
Bought XDA mini s from 02 yesterday. Installed the softrware that came with the mini s.
Active sync installed, plug the usb cable to laptop and to phone and nothing happens. Laptop showing the device is installed and detected but no connection made to the active sync. The active sync icon just keeps on spinning and nothing happens.
So, uninstall and reinstall active sync (a number of times) and doesnt work. Installed the new version 4.1 from microsoft website (link provided on one of the thread here) and that didnt work either.
Getting really frustrated as I have tried everything, reboot laptop, pluggin usb cable to different usb ports on the laptop, switching phone off and on, etc.
Please help.
Andy
This can help you
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/help/activesync/default.mspx
Thanks a lot for the link, will take a look later.
First read is that it may be affected by my trendmicro software.
Will post how i get on later.
Cheers
Andy
Finally, after updating my virus software to allow active sync going through its 'path' the thing finally works. Thanks Carmi!
2 question:
1. after sync'd with phone, it has become very slow and crashes all the time i change program or something. why?
2. i have over 200 contacts on outlook, they dont seem to have sync'd over to the phone. any idea why. I only have whats on my sim card?
Thanks
Andy
did you mark to sync contact (on the PC)?
if yes - add a contact on the device - after Sync check if Outlook (on PC) have it?
You done it again, Carmi. It is working well now.
Cheers
Andy
I glad to hear that
Hello all,
I have just bought the Jasjar on ebay, after months of hoping and dreaming!
The unit works fine, but the twit who sold it to me has 'lost' the original CD and manual, leaving me with no way of:
Syncing to my computer (tried it, but XP demands the install software)
Working out how to use the phone element (such as sending text messages).
Generous souls that they are at clubimate, they want to charge me $60 for this information!
I was wondering if someone might be able to send me a copy of the files / a torrent of the disk, so that i can at least install it on my home computer and read the .pdf manual.
Much appreciation in advance!
Stephen
active sync can be found on the ftp
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Universal/Tools_Programs/active_sync_4.1.zip
manuals can also be found on the ftp
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Universal/Original_German_and_Englsh_Manuals_etc/
have fun with it
Many thanks.
Is this ftp to the activesync the one that the computer will install so that it recognises the Jasjar? I downloaded activesync to my pc, but when I connected up my jasjar, my computer wouldn't recognise it, because the 'Install new hardware' utility had not completed!
Aha! The ftp part of this site appears to be the possible solution to my problems. When I connect my jasjar to the pc, which software file would I direct the 'hardware installer' to though?
Many thanks for your help so far!
there shouldnt be a ´hawdware installer´... active sync should recognise the jasjar without problems...
do u have it connected directly to the pc or to a usb-hub? try doing it directly
I was using activesync 3.8 from the windows website. Could that have an effect?
When plugged it, the bubble pops up, saying Device recognised: POCKET PC USB SYNC, and then the Hardware install dialog box comes up.
I will try with the latest version of Activesync, and see what difference it makes.
Wm5 (which is on your universal) only works with AS 4.0 or higher. Check the ftp for that or download directly from MS. I recommend AS 4.1, since it is much more stable than 4.0.
ActiveSync 4.0 doesnt work with aku2 roms if i remember correctly so try 4.1 (link can be found in my 1st post in this topic)
Okay, I downloaded and installed Activesync, and it will still not recognise my JJ, saying it cannot be found. At the same time, the computer says 'USB Device not recognised'. Argh!
Does anyone have a solution to this problem?
My XDA Exec has just been replaced by O2, but my PC reports the 'USB Device not recognised' error. I suspected the new phone but I plugged it into my laptop and that works fine.
Im pulling my hair out here, its very frustrating. I have installed 4.2, uninstalled, tried 4.1, no luck.
I tried connecting with the phone switched off, no difference. Tried after both PC and phone rebooted, no luck.
There must be something in the Windows USB settings that has gotten screwed up, but I don't know enough of that area to feel brave enough to tamper with it.
Any ideas guys?
Thanks
Nasdaq
Ah, I have a solution to my problem!
After many reinstalls of different versions, I had a brainwave, why not try syncing when no other USB devices are attached! Hey presto! It works!! :lol:
I found that my USB Skype phone was conflicting somehow, so unplugging that works fine. I'll sort the USB phone out later, being able to sync is much more important atm.
Cheers
Nasdaq
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've been looking all around on forums and google, and it seems like alot of ppl are having this problem, but I couldn't find the solution.
I cant for the life of me figure out how to sync my Samsung Focus (Rogers) to my 32 Bit Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 laptop. At first I thought I was supposed to use Zune, but the guy on the technical support line said I had to use Kies. Neither program could detect my Focus when I plugged it in. I got confirmations sounds from BOTH the phone and the PC, but nothing from either program. I use the same USB port for my iPod, so thats not the problem. And Ive tried uninstallations, reinstallations, rebooting the phone, resetting to factory settings, and Im using the same cord that came with the phone.
PLEASE, someone, please tell me how to fix this. Im ready to throw both my laptop and cell out the window.
Thanks,
Ross
Hi Ross. You suppose to use Zune only (I don't know what a tech. support guy is talking about). Do the following:
- download and install latest Zune;
- get a 100% working USB<->micro-USB cable (it's important);
- connect Focus to PC, drivers should install automatically, Zune will start and ask you to do same simple steps.
You'll need a valid LiveID (create one on the PC) and (optional) you may initialize additional services like Microsoft LiveDrive or Facebook.
Kies is the Samsung PC sync app/firmware update app for Samsung's Android phones like Captivate. Not for WP7 phones.
All WP7 phones use Zune to sync, but only for media (song and video) and firmware updates, nothing else. You can't sync your Outlook directly to your phone. Nor can you sync any files directly to your phone.