I'd like to use Activesync 4.5 to synchronize my X1i with MS Outlook content (calendar, contacts, etc.) on my PC. My PC does not host MS Exchange. Is it possible to set this synchronization up over WLAN/wifi? I got it running already with USB and Bluetooth, but the range of my Bluetooth connection is very poor in comparison with my WLAN (which consists of several access points). I noticed a workaround for older versions of PocketPC and Activesync, but it seems obsolete.
Active Sync 4.5 - WLAN - Not going !!
Really there is no way? Virtual COMs or something ?
sorry cant help you but maybe you can help me. how did you get bluetooth active synch working.
what operating system are you running? im still running windows 2000. i got a computer running xp and another one running vista basic and i could not get my x1a to synch up via bluetooth.
i think active sync 3.8 was the last version that allawed to connect to pc over wifi. MS stopped it for security reasons. bluetooth is the nexy option
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Hi, I am probably being greedym but here goes.
I have bluetooth working well with ActiveSync to my desktop PC. This is set up with GuestOnly as I only ever use it to get a network connection in the house for web browsing. To use it, I select "Connect via Bluetooth" from the ActiveSync app.
I also have a laptop, and currently I have to sync with IR as the Bluetooth is set up for the desktop.
Is there any way to get another menu item so I can have "Connect via Bluetooth to Desktop" and "Connect via Bluetooth to Laptop."
That would be perfect. I think it's registry help I need, I think I saw it working once with Bluetooth Tools running, but that caused its own problems!
If this isn't possible, is there a way to sync with the Outlook on the laptop VIA the desktop PC (since they are on the same network)?
Any advice greatfully received.
Try to use BTHTools1200 (don't remember where I get it) to make profiles for different BT connections.
I have read a lot of the comments on ActiveSync 4.1 and the different things to try to get it to connect over USB ... I'm amazed!
I've Just 'upgraded' from a XDAIIs with ActiveSync 3.8 and used to have this connected all day on my desktop at work via USB cradle and sync over WiFi at home.
Very dissapointed at the moment ... was shocked to see that sync over WiFi is not supported (and I don't have BlueTooth and don't want a dongle) I've tried loads of suggestions from here ... disable firewalls, ensure TCP/IP setting correct etc and nothing seems to work.
The only thing I have found is that the XDA Mini S needs to be 100% charged and have a green light when connected to the USB cable, The USB 'not' connected to a hub (unlike my XDAIIs) and ActiveSync NOT running on the Mini S (i.e. perform a soft reset or use task manager)
Then ... and only then can I get it to sync ONCE. That combined with 'NO' cradle makes it a pretty useless business device unless you run a sync server.
ActiveSync 4.1 and Mobile5 have even stopped me from syncing my XDAIIs as a 'guest device' as ActiveSync 3.8 is not allowed to be kept on the laptop
I'm not even going to venture into installing TomTom on this! I'm sure thats a whole new kettle of fish!
if anyone has any further suggestions I'd be gratefull .... otherwise, here's hoping a future ActiveSync 5 or Mobile5 ROM upgrade is going to sort all of these issues.
Rich :evil:
Mine worked by enabling my local area connection although i have no local network, my laptop has a socket and windows firewall is disabled and zone labs firewall = added activesync to list of accepted programs. Works every time now
I just realized that I cannot sinchronize my emails/contacts, etc via Wi-fi. I can only do it by USB cable, Bluetooth and Irda and GPRS. What about Wi-Fi connection!!!. I use Exchange Server.
Thanks for your help
Bluetooth sync
I think wifi sync is gone from WM 5.0. BTW, how do you get BT sync to work? I've been trying to do it with no luck on my Vaio notebook.
Easy
When you are inside your Tytn Acive Sync just press the menu and choose BT.
Cheers
My Vista PC cant find HTC P3600 (or Qtek S200).
Had XP on the same PC, no problem.
Other USB items connects fine.
Any tips?
hpn said:
My Vista PC cant find HTC P3600 (or Qtek S200).
Had XP on the same PC, no problem.
Other USB items connects fine.
Any tips?
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That must be Vist beta???? I bet it works in the final.
This is the final Vista, it worked om RC2
HP
Sync problems in Vista
The reason for your problem is that the RTM version of Vista don't have Windows Mobile Device Center included because it was still in beta. To get the latest beta available download it from: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/devicecenter.mspx
I have no problem to sync my P3600 on Vista with the beta software.
Greetings
/Jan
In addition to sync/exchange files, which worked even without the above mentioned software, as it will see the Trinity as just another USB memory (drive letter) device, you'll need this beta software to install/add any non-cab file based programs on the Trinity.
Andy
So you guys can Sync files and outlook in Vista?
I have the Mobile Device Centre Beta 3 installed for use with my 6828 and all I get is Sync my media files.
Anyone else experienced problems with not being able to sync outlook data or being able to install programs?
Yes, I had a lot of problems getting the partnership with P3600 working. I was trying to pair it via Bluetooth, but that didn't work either. I then tried installing some Toshiba bluetooth drivers for my Dell TrueMobile BT, that installation failed but somehow Vista recovered by reinstalling its own BT-drivers and after that I got a perfect ActiveSync connection over Bluetooth.
Every now and then I get some sync errors, and most of the time these are solved by closing Outlook 2007 and then resyncing (which starts Outlook in a hidden thread). Rebooting the notebook helps also of course.
I've Vista too and my trinity was recognized automatically. The only problem is that i can't install application by Mobile Device Center because every program ask me to install Active Sync 4.2 but Vista not permit to install any release of active sync.
Hi,
do you know why my HD2 can sync only when plugged with usb cable and not with bluetooth? It has been correctly paired with my Win7 ultimate, but there is an ! on it in the device manger saying that no blueottoth device drivers has been loaded!
thank a lot in advance
M
I also get the device not recognised problem, but that's only for one part of the bluetooth stack - can't remember quite what it's for. Regardless, I am able to pair and use active sync with my 2 Windows 7 machines OK. I do have to use the active sync application on the phone to do it though - I can't just pair the devices then run active sync.
In the device center you have the possibility to setup your connection settings. Go to settings - connection settings - leave USB ticked - in the next connection possibility change bluetooth into com5 or com6 and you're ready to go.
I have kinda the same problem with Win XP and my HD2.
- I successfully paired the PC (Dell D820) and the Leo.
- I can successfully exchange files from the PC to the HD2 via bluetooth - but not the other way round (Leo says the PC does not support this ).
- I can successfully sync the Leo to the PC via USB cable.
- When I try to sync via bluetooth, HD2 says that the PC "does not offer any service that can be used with ActiveSync".
- Leo has incoming Bluetooth port set at COM1.
- XP has Bluetooth ports set at COM1 (incoming) and COM3 (outgoing).
Anyone out there has a clue?
Thanks.
I had to set com7 to make it work
I simply leave WMDC set to use "Bluetooth" and it works fine. Check that, then on the phone select the pc, in the BT manager, menu-> update, it should rediscover activesync and list activesync.
Hi,
I am facing the very same problem, please help...
Same problem here with Windows XP. Pairing is ok, discovering Activesync service fail. I never had this with my previous PDA.
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I simply leave WMDC set to use "Bluetooth" and it works fine.
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WMDC?? On WinXP? Was that a typo or am I missing something?
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am I missing something?
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Probably that the original discussion was about Win7, so I assumed the rest was about it too
I didn't see your particular case was under XP, sorry.
But still, same went for XP, except replacing "WMDC" by "Activesync", and select the outgoing COM port your PC has assigned to the HD2 instead of "Bluetooth". NOT the one your HD2 shows as incoming.
Thanks for the clarification Kilrah (I didn't mean to be rude, I was just in a hurry).
Anyway, I tried as you said (which I had already done, but tried again just in case). No success with Bluetooth sync.
Guess I'll stick to the USB cable and wait till June when my new laptop comes in with Win7 and try again.
Too bad though. Bluetooth sync worked like a charm with my old Nokia. So far, this is the only major disappointment in 2 months with my HD2. Maybe it's because ActiveSync itself is a crappy app?