Does the software that comes with the phone ( on i cdrom or dvd) work on OS X or is it windows only.
thanks
theFloo said:
Does the software that comes with the phone ( on i cdrom or dvd) work on OS X or is it windows only.
thanks
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No it won't run on OS X. I use a Macbook with mine using Missing Sync which works very well for getting your contacts and calendars on the device. Everything else I put on manually or if desperate run VMWare windows emulation and activesync.
Missing Sync is here http://www.markspace.com/.
Hope that helps.
And if there is an .exe file you can run windows on your mac just to run those files (if you cant find the cab).
The best way to sync your HD with Mac is using exchange. You can goto mail2web to get a free account there and follow the instructions there to setup your Active Sync. I am now auto sync with Entourage all the time and it is free
I use syncmate. Works great for me http://mac.eltima.com/sync-mac.html
Says you only get a 30 day free trial on that site (mail2web) for hook up. $14.95 a month, or did i miss something (i hope)
Guys what do you do with .exe files? How do you install them?
Go back to the site and get a cab, or google for one, when you (someone on Windows) installs the program the cab can be copied and kept. Some kind souls post these where Google can find them.
Kangburra said:
Go back to the site and get a cab, or google for one, when you (someone on Windows) installs the program the cab can be copied and kept. Some kind souls post these where Google can find them.
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I can see your point!
i have a question....am considering a Macbook Pro, deal breaker would be if Internet Sharing on Touch HD didn't work on the Macbook, i want Macbook for travel and need THD to provide the internet access
so, does it work?
You can set up a portion of your mac to run windows.
you mean dual boot or what? and that's a no on OSX Internet Sharing?
damn
I haven't tried this myself as I haven't needed to run windows but you can try this, its free...
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/virtualbox-running-windows-on-a-mac-for-free-sort-of/
that looks like a messy work around for a very basic thing :/ i'll rather go with Vaio SR then and avoid having to install guest OS just to get online :/
but if someone could tell me what happens when they plug in Touch HD into a Macbook and press Internet Sharing Connect it would be kinda helpful
suisen said:
that looks like a messy work around for a very basic thing :/ i'll rather go with Vaio SR then and avoid having to install guest OS just to get online :/
but if someone could tell me what happens when they plug in Touch HD into a Macbook and press Internet Sharing Connect it would be kinda helpful
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I don't think it should be a problem at all as long as you set up on the Macbook and HD. I can't try it because I don't use dial up any more. These are the set up dialogues you get when you select Internet Sharing after plugging in USB to the Macbook.
same as on pc, next step is to press that connect at the bottom and laptop should connect to net via TouchHD....it's not dial-up, it's using your 3G data package for net on laptop
on pc i plug it in, get that dialog, press connect and it says "checking usb connection" and then "connected", laptop network icon says "Network: Internet Access" :/
Turb0wned said:
You can set up a portion of your mac to run windows.
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That's exactly what I do: I have a MacBook Pro with Boot Camp and in the second partition I installed WIndows XP just to do what I can't with OS X.
suisen said:
same as on pc, next step is to press that connect at the bottom and laptop should connect to net via TouchHD....it's not dial-up, it's using your 3G data package for net on laptop
on pc i plug it in, get that dialog, press connect and it says "checking usb connection" and then "connected", laptop network icon says "Network: Internet Access" :/
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Ok yes sorry I don't have a sim card in Blackstone. This is what I got using Diamond 2. I couldn't find the settings on the Mac to connect though. It is time consuming at the moment so will look at it later. I am sure it will work.
Yes it does work and have made connection. You must use Bluetooth and connect to the device from computer first then connect to Internet Sharing. Finding the settings and connecting is a bit fiddly on the computer but it does definitely work. USB does not seem to work at all. Let me know if you need anything else.
no, that was all i needed to know, thanks if BT connection works, it'll do, and it gives me hope i'll be able to convince it to use usb as well
Macbook is supposed to be my second/travel toy, so net access is the only HTC related thing i need....i'm sure i could flash from it if i wanted to, and i don't use WMDC or Activesync anyway so i won't miss that, MS MyPhone is net based and practical :/
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WHY DOSN'T Activesync work?????
I can put up with Activesync not working under VPC on my Mac but I CANNOT put up with it not Activesyncing with a brand new 2 month old IBM laptop running XP Pro and all the latest patches.
Is it the phone that is at fault or Microsoft or a combination?????
My old PDA2K Activesyncs fine on BOTH VPC and the IBM so why not this device?
Anyone PLEASE HELP ME.......
Robin
Are you using ActiveSync v.4.1?
If it is a Windows Mobile 5 device (Wizard, Universal) instead of a Windows Mobile 2003SE Device, you need a minimum version 4.1 of ActiveSync
Yup it is a Wizard and I am using AS 4.1.
I have tried Firewall on, off, VPN on, off.
I have de-installed and re-installed 4.1.
Still NOTHING.
The Laptop see's new hardware, says it has installed okay and then AS does NOTHING.!!!!!!!!
Robin
in my case it was the firewall
you sure both your windows and software firewall is off?
also check in network connections that your phone network connection is connected
what happens in activesync... errors? does it display its trying to sync ? just "it is not syncing" doesnt help
If the laptop sees the device as new hardware and not the actual device it means that you do not have active Synch 4.1 or that the installation was borked . because 4.1 includes the drivers for this phone to be recognized by windows.. so if you had 4.1 it would show your phone name and then it might not have worked , but not the way you are describing it now.
Also you might wanna put up a bit more objective title when posting something like this if you want psotive feedback instead of flamez...
very good point avocaz
totally missed the point that it does detect but possibly does not install which would be down the active sync 4.1 not being there
akash84 said:
in my case it was the firewall
you sure both your windows and software firewall is off?
also check in network connections that your phone network connection is connected
what happens in activesync... errors? does it display its trying to sync ? just "it is not syncing" doesnt help
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1. Certainly I turned off the Windows Firewall, don't know about any other Firewall. HOWEVER the fact my PDA2K can connect surely rules out a Firewall problem?
2. Don't know how to do this? I am a Mac user and am using XP JUST to sync my phone.
3. Nothing happens in Activesync. I get the normal, bing bong chime. but the AS icon does not turn green or open.
If I manually open AS and tellit to cennect it cannot find an attached PDA.
On the other hand if I attach my PDA2K I get the bing bong, the icon turns green, AS opens fine.
Is that clearer?
Is there any more info you need?
Robin
akash84 said:
very good point avocaz
totally missed the point that it does detect but possibly does not install which would be down the active sync 4.1 not being there
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But surely the fact that when I connect my PDA2K AS 4.1 opens and works indicates it IS there and working?
If I check its version it says 4.1?
AS 4.1 is the first instal of AS on this machine, never had an earlier version on it.
Sorry about the title but I guessed I would at least get some response with it. :lol:
I am pulling my hair out here and don't want to return the phone but without a computer connection it is totally useless to me.
Robin
Its not your desktop. Its the AS client on the device itself that causes these problems. Apparently, the next ROM Update is supposed to fix all AS issues. Just hold on till mid-Jan.
universaldoc said:
Its not your desktop. Its the AS client on the device itself that causes these problems. Apparently, the next ROM Update is supposed to fix all AS issues. Just hold on till mid-Jan.
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Sounds reasonable HOWEVER if I cannot get the damn thing to connect to a PC I am never going to be able to laod the new rom to fix the problem it won't connect to a pc, so I won't be able to connect ot a PC ...........
I am losing it big time...
How would I install the update without a PC connection?
Robin
Use the wifi to download the rom ? Sorry your having problems but this phone definately doesnt stink. Havent put mine down since Christmas day .... the wife is definately not pleased. She keeps giving it daggers :lol:
Okay
My FIRST bit of success.
I found out my laptop has a IRD port and the phone HAS connected via this so it is most certainly a USB issue.
Now the question is can a rom update be done of IRD or does it need to be the USB connection?
Robin
PS WiFI download would not help as the rom needs to be loaded FROM a PC.
Just a thought, but are you connecting via a usb hub?
Best not to, and I find always using the same usb socket also helps...
Robster said:
WHY DOSN'T Activesync work?????
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Had the same problem.
What helped me is: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/support/pocketpc/tshoot/activesync/default.asp
Good luck,
Radek
DO NOT INSTALL ROM UPDATE VIA IR.
It should be done via USB ONLY. Thats one of the main instructions in the ROM update page that pops up on executing the RU file.
I had problems because of the ports. AS4.X needs a hand full of ports to communicate with the PPC, in my case TCP Port 990 was already in use.
B744 said:
Just a thought, but are you connecting via a usb hub?
Best not to, and I find always using the same usb socket also helps...
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No, I am connecting dirtectly to the laptop.
Robin
S0NIC said:
I had problems because of the ports. AS4.X needs a hand full of ports to communicate with the PPC, in my case TCP Port 990 was already in use.
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HOw do I check this, I am not very PC Literate.
I am much more used to a Mac where things normally 'just work' :?
I have just noticed a couple of things following some of the Microsoft trouble shooting guide.
If I have AS open on the KJAM it shows the spinning green button and that it is trying to connect, still nothing on the PC end.
HOWEVER what I did notice on the PC end in Device Manager is that a Windows mobile-based device appears under netowrk connectors.
So SOME KIND of connection IS happening.
Robin
PS Many thanks for being a sounding board for me and your helpful ideas, it is very much appreciated, I just wish I was making more progress.
Let me set the record straight.
This phone does NOT stink. The more I use it the more I like it.
Certainly it is a big improvement over my PDA2K in size and usability.
HOWEVER I still cannot get it to connect to my laptop and I am getting so frustrated cause its the last thing left for me before I really start to LIKE this phone..............
Any more ideas out there because I have tried everything I can think of with no luck at all except via IRDA.
Robin
Fellassss:
Did you guys check out: My MobileR
I always knew this kickass app existed but never really tried it..... till now.
The thing is awsome
If you havent tried it out you should.
My question is:
Does any one know how can you use the computers internet conection on the phone. You guys know what I mean right?
Thanks for everyones time.
Yes, i've used My Mobiler many times.
Since it requires ActiveSync connection between the device and PC, the PC's internet connection will automatically be shared with the phone.
iv'e tryed it and it works good but haven't found any sense in the usage
I have used this app for a few weeks now without many problems. i have occcasionally had problems with the activesync connection but that may b down to something else, i simply disconnect and reconnect. it's great for using with a cradle as you can download your cabs, copy to device in normal way then use mymobiler to install and test without disconnecting device. i can send texts using pc keyboard and you can video record your screen as u use it (could b good to show a developer a problem that u are having with their app). screenshots are useful when you cant get the timing right on your screencapture program.
Techno-Freak said:
Yes, i've used My Mobiler many times.
Since it requires ActiveSync connection between the device and PC, the PC's internet connection will automatically be shared with the phone.
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I dont get an auto connection. Weird!
Any help fellas?
Sergio PC,
Are you using ActiveSync(on XP) or WMDC(on Vista).
In the "Connection Settings" on both ActiveSync and WMDC, there is an option to "Allow wireless connection on device when connected to the desktop."
Try toggling it and see if it works then.
starsucker said:
iv'e tryed it and it works good but haven't found any sense in the usage
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I agree...i guess it is usefull if you want clean your diamond on a large screen
Techno-Freak said:
Sergio PC,
Are you using ActiveSync(on XP) or WMDC(on Vista).
In the "Connection Settings" on both ActiveSync and WMDC, there is an option to "Allow wireless connection on device when connected to the desktop."
Try toggling it and see if it works then.
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Thanks gonna give it a shot.
Kick ass Vista Ultimate is my poison.
Thanks again.
My Solution
If you use WindowsXP you have to use activesync to create any sync setting..
If you use WindowsVista you have to use WMDC and to create any sync setting..
For example sync "My Mobile Favorites"
I m using it long time due problem with my ActiveSync (Firewall etc) , so I simple using the WIFI connection, In this case no ActiveSync needs...
I recently successful upgrade my GENE to WM 6.1 because i had many problems.
One of my problems is how to connect my GENE to my PC thru Bluetooth connection, my PC has WIFI connected to router at home.
i searched forums too much for accurate steps to do so, and i think it is a good idea to help all ppl here if i got a clear procedure to do so here.
Thanks in Advance.
I have no time to explain step-by-step here, but the first thing you have to do is make activesync works with bluetooth. When you are done, you could open PIE or opera and access the internet.
ramersonw said:
the first thing you have to do is make activesync works with bluetooth. When you are done, you could open PIE or opera and access the internet.
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Any how, i appreciate your reply.
i'll try to google about this solution.
thanks a ton
Its very easy. I do it all the time.
Make sure BT is on on both PC and phone.
open activesync on phone and right softkey-> connect via bluetooth.
if they aren't paired you'll get the standard pairing screen etc.
now, when pairing make sure activesync is open on the desktop. And make sure activesync-> connection settings on the PC has 'allow connection to one of the following set to the correct COM port for BT (mine is COM12) Ideally, after doing this right, you should have 'activesync' appear as one of the services that your desktop can provide via BT.
Accept and repeat the first step
Note: If you get a dialog asking if serial connection should be made then accept it. (will come on PC)
once connected go to activesync on the PC. In options, select 'The internet' as the network the PC is connected to.
Just play around with the basic settings.
One thing to note is that you might have to configure the COM port on activesync in the desktop.
I set the COM ports up once long ago (purely by trying every combo there was) and forgot exactly how. I think it'll vary from PC to PC. However, I've been re-pairing a lot over and over again cause I've been trying out a lot of different ROMs... And I've not needed to change the COM port settings even once.
Basically, all you need is to connect to activesync via BT and you'll be able to use you's PC's connection on the phone.
This is for XP btw. Vista is mostly similar. I think its more straightforward though... most of the things are done automatically.
Hope it helped
Ya, follow charge1313's advice and if you dont get internet access even after this, download the attached registry file and double click it on your PC and reboot. This will enable the functionality, sometimes it gets disabled specially if you install Windows Vista Service Pack 2.
Have Fun!
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Ya, follow charge1313's advice and if you dont get internet access even after this, download the attached registry file and double click it on your PC and reboot. This will enable the functionality, sometimes it gets disabled specially if you install Windows Vista Service Pack 2.
Have Fun!
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WAY OFF TOPIC
@krazy:
When did SP2 get released ? Whats the size?
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WAY OFF TOPIC
@krazy:
When did SP2 get released ? Whats the size?
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SP2 was released on 26 May to public. To get it, go here :
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dd262148.aspx
Size depends on the download you choose, for 32bit machines its 348 MB in size.
Installing it freshened up my 1 year old Vista installation a bit, it became a little speedier. To tell you about the changes, the only thing i have noticed myself is the change of bluetooth stack to version 2.1 of bluetooth standard. The whole interface of bluetooth, the dialog boxes etc are also changed to a bit leaner looking ones
Both ways working .............
hmmmmmmmmmmmm Krazy/charge world
hey there guys new one here just signed up not long a go i my sell got the htc hd2 from t-mobile seems pertty good but i got a little issue
Cannot connect with current connection settings to change your current connection settings tap settings
I’m running Windows xp home with a Dlink EBR 2310 Router.
I’ve forwarded port 3389
I have tried the local Ip-adress and my computer Ip-adress, and I have allow connection for remote desktop.
What am I doing wrong???
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
hum ok then i know same thing every forum you go to newbie thing well i used Google and the search bar
are you trying to connect while on the same network (i.e. you're at home on your phone where your computer, and router are)?
or are you trying to connect while at another wi-fi location? (away from the location where your computer is)?
at home please note remote desktop is new with me but however i found tutorials at pocketpc i know computers pretty well but this has me stumped....
what would it have to do with the net work? I should be able to connect to my pc even if i was down the street also my computer is not running off WiFi or a wireless router.
I'm no expert by any means, but I managed to connect to remote desktop by using this:
Computer: (use your computers IP address, not your routers)
User: (should be the same as your normal sign in)
Password: (self explanitory)
Domain: (Leave blank)
This worked for me, but I am on the same network as my computer.. I DON'T know how to log in from another wi-fi point.
Izod2010, let me know if this works (on your home network)
If somebody knows how to get remote desktop from an outside Wi-Fi point, please let me (us) know.
Cannot connect with current connection settings to change your current connection settings tap settings
so that's a no it didn't work with My IP or local IP
do you have the Wi-Fi on you phone turned on? I tried to connect without turning on my phones Wi-Fi the first time.
Once I turned it on.. it went without any issues.
nope still same message♠
should i use the router login?
check these out:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5232336_use-remote-desktop-mobile.html
step 2 might fix it.
or check out youtube...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCs4GQma7IQ
(I didn't mess with my router like he said.. It didn't have those setting available to me)
yea no matter what i do it dont work i guess its either phone side or my pc not sure whats wrong.
oh, btw. what operating system are you running? I think you have to have XP professional or newer to run RDT... and like the one website said (that I linked to).. I believe that you need to go into it (on your computer) and allow RDT accessability from outside computers.
other than that, I have no idea.
finally got this working...
upsetting that i can't turn it off/on.. but still bad ass regardless
ProjektFuze said:
upsetting that i can't turn it off/on..
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What do you mean? What can't you turn on/off?
For Remote Desktop you must have XP Pro. XP Home and all other "Home" Windows do not come with the Remote Desktop Server. They do come with the Remote Desktop Client (RDC) so you can connect from the "Home" PC to some other "Pro" system. But you cannot use Remote Desktop Client (RDC) from anything to cennect to a "Home" Windows System. For a "Pro" system, right click on "My Computer", select "Properties" and then select the "Remote" tab to turn on Remote Desktop Server.
I realize this thread is old and technically solved...However I just experienced this same error message and after searching and not finding an answer wanted to post what solved mine for the next person like me.
STUPID...but I just flashed a new ROM and couldn't get signed into RDM--My Data Connection was turned off by default on the new ROM. I didn't realize this until after getting extremely frustrated.
Hope it helps someone in the future
Did you get this to work?
Hello,
could you ever get this to work out??
It was working fine on my touchpro 2, and I used it almost everyday with no problem.
ever since I got my HD2, it NEVER worked, and I tried every way possible. Every time I asked I was told to do the steps mentioned in your post replies and they told me you're a newbie maybe you can't figure it out, Ive been using windows mobile for nearly 10 years now, and I used remote desktop since it was first launched!! and it worked perfect every time.
There is a problem that I can't figure out, Im a computer software engineer and Ive been trying EVERYTHING possible. Something is missing, and wm experts and neglecting this, thinking that we're newbies and just can't figure it out.
Can someone tell me how i can get a small navigation window in remote desktop ? Watch this vide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFiDZ_wBAtM&feature=channel PLS help
You need Pro version of windows XP-vista or Windows 7 to use Remote desktop
I have Windows 7 Ultimate... but i ask about small window in PPC (Touch Pro 2) which let me navigate after zoom in.
Sorry if this is been answered before or is a dump question.
Anyone tried this? Can help me a step by step instruction? I've no luck with this at all though I tried it like 30 over times!!
1. Install pc companion on your pc.
2. on the top left hand corner, select how to connect over wifi and follow instructions.
3.under usb connection mode, select media transfer mode.
4. phone and laptop will be paired under the same wifi network.
5. on your phone, under sony ericsson, connectivity, you will see your hostname of your laptop under the 'trusted devices for wireless media transfer'. select it and click connect.
6. once connected, go to pc companion and you will be able to transfer media or files using the mediago or file explorer features without usb cables.
hope its help...........
superlimau said:
1. Install pc companion on your pc.
2. on the top left hand corner, select how to connect over wifi and follow instructions.
3.under usb connection mode, select media transfer mode.
4. phone and laptop will be paired under the same wifi network.
5. on your phone, under sony ericsson, connectivity, you will see your hostname of your laptop under the 'trusted devices for wireless media transfer'. select it and click connect.
6. once connected, go to pc companion and you will be able to transfer media or files using the mediago or file explorer features without usb cables.
hope its help...........
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Thanks for the quick reply.
I tried that and I managed to see my laptop hostname under the relevant place only once and when I click connect nothing happens. I tried to delete that and repair and now I cannot pair at all
Any solution? Is it really working for you?
superlimau said:
1. Install pc companion on your pc.
2. on the top left hand corner, select how to connect over wifi and follow instructions.
3.under usb connection mode, select media transfer mode.
4. phone and laptop will be paired under the same wifi network.
5. on your phone, under sony ericsson, connectivity, you will see your hostname of your laptop under the 'trusted devices for wireless media transfer'. select it and click connect.
6. once connected, go to pc companion and you will be able to transfer media or files using the mediago or file explorer features without usb cables.
hope its help...........
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I have been trying to get that WIFI work but its dimmed.
I am on desktop but connected though WIFI, is there any hints for that?
Nimche, what OS are you running? My wifi was greyed out on my WinXP box but was fine on my Win 7 box. According to a pop up message when I tried on the WinXP box, MTM is only supported on Vista and up.
prathaban, I had the same problem. Try this. It worked for me ....although I'm having problems again and I haven't had time to trouble shoot.
On your phone "Forget" and trusted devices. Set your phone to MTM mode and plug in the phone to your computer via USB. Choose "Configure Device for Network Access". Follow the wizard. Keep the screen on your phone awake because you're going to be asked to pair your phone with your computer. When prompted pick "Pair". When you get the successfully configured screen on your computer close the wizard and unplug your phone. You should now see your computer name on your phone under the "Trusted Devices" screen. Click on it and select "Connect". In less than a minute your phone and computer should connect and appear in "My Computer" if you're using a PC. Once I get more time I'll try to mess around with it some more.
AdamUpNorth said:
Nimche, what OS are you running? My wifi was greyed out on my WinXP box but was fine on my Win 7 box. According to a pop up message when I tried on the WinXP box, MTM is only supported on Vista and up.
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I am @ Win 7 X64 Ultimate. I uninstalled and re-installed and didn't work. I thought this is a nice feature to have to not working and there is nothing online that I could find about it...
I'm using Win7 64 too. Hmm...you know what. Try the method I mentioned above. I think it ignores PC Companion and just uses the Windows 7 MTM support. See if that works.
-Sent from my awesome Arc (LT15a)
AdamUpNorth said:
I'm using Win7 64 too. Hmm...you know what. Try the method I mentioned above. I think it ignores PC Companion and just uses the Windows 7 MTM support. See if that works.
-Sent from my awesome Arc (LT15a)
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Thanks but your instruction is not followable. What do you mean on your phone "forget?"
Could you put it step by step? That would be nice.
Thanks
prathaban said:
Thanks for the quick reply.
I tried that and I managed to see my laptop hostname under the relevant place only once and when I click connect nothing happens. I tried to delete that and repair and now I cannot pair at all
Any solution? Is it really working for you?
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Definitely work well. When you click connect, both devices must not be in sleep mode and connected to wifi. Take approx 2-3 mins to connect though.....
Sent from my SE Arc
Actually problem is that my PC can't find the MTB driver. I have uninstalled all USB and restart and tried again with no luck. SE doesn't provide the files anymore on their support section?
Ok, this is annoying. I had this working. And now for the life of me I can't getting going. I'm having the driver issue too.
After spending hours with this, I couldn't solve it and gave-up.
Wow! I thought I'm the only one who is stuck with the issue, but seems like more and more people are having the issue?
Interesting! Hopefully someone can show some light on this!!
Yes, same problem. arc connected and driver was installed...after al long time, driver error!
same thing here...after installing the phone the driver was unsuccessfully updated so cannot connect...hopefully this will be fixed soon...hate it when things that are advertised do not work properly...
Do we have to look for he MTP driver? I was reading SE Support forum and then they support dude was asking a user if he or she has altered the FW, like rooting or unlocking bootloader? I did a clean install without root and it wasn't fixed...''
Even if you have done any of the above, you should still be able to use your phone with no problem. This seems to be a basic function of a phone why would it be taken away from you?