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I have repeatedly difficulties in using my German T-Mobile Vario II as a USB modem for my laptop computer.
As long as there was no or few additional software installed it worked fine as described. I started the wireless modem application on Vario II, started the modem, plugged the USB cable into my laptop, installed the driver and was successfully online by using the dialer application.
But after installing some more software on Vario II, such as MS VoiceCommand, PhoneAlarm, Tomtom Navigator 5.21, something seems to fail at its USB interface. After starting the wireless modem application and starting modem mode neigther my laptop nor my desktop PC will recognize the TyTN as a USB device any longer. The PCs even do not detect a USB device being plugged in, similar to plugging in a cable with nothing connected at the other end.
At the Vario II side the power LED won't go on as it normally will do when connected to USB because of recharging its battery. So it seems the TyTN USB interface is totally dead in modem emulation mode. As soon as I will stop the modem emulation on TyTN the PC will immediately recognize a USB device beeing plugged in, so there is no hardware failure with the USB interface.
After re-enabling ActiveSync the Vario II will synchronise normally. Doing soft resets and full power-off/on cycles will not solve the problem, only doing a hard reset with erasing of memory will help. As this problem has ocurred already twice with my device and I will have to do a further hard reset now, I would be very interested in knowing what is really causing this problem and how to avoid it or repair it without need for a complete re-installation every time.
Has anybody else to deal with the same problem or is it unique to my device?
Regards, Gerd
Hi Gerd,
I also have this problem, do you know if this has been resolved yet?
Regards,
Chris.
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This happenned to me this week too. I ahve been away and uising the device as a modem all week but it completely disabled my active sync. I had to rr install it when I got home! WHen I ran tomtom it told the modem disconnected and vice verse.
mobilecat said:
This happenned to me this week too. I ahve been away and uising the device as a modem all week but it completely disabled my active sync. I had to rr install it when I got home! WHen I ran tomtom it told the modem disconnected and vice verse.
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You may try to Un-Check the "advanced" setting of USB conection (Settings>Connection>USB to PC setting.... it works for many other USB related problems.
When you installed the GPS for TomTom did you choose to use COM8?
That breaks wireless modem on Orange UK M3100 and UK T-Mobile VarioII's..(and you get EXACTLY the behaviour shown - as well as an error if you try to turn off the advanced mode for usb connect on activesync) so i guess its the same on all tytn's..
try changing any com ports you have set to different values and see if it works..
USB Modem problems
Hi,
If all esle fails, try pdanet. It can be used on trial free for 10 days and then costs $20 from memory. It works first time, every time for me after weeks of hassle with usb modem.
Highly reccommended for none techies.
Richard racer
pdanet web site
I forgot to add the web site
http://www.junefabrics.com/pdanet/
You may still have the same problem with PDANet. I installed it and it connected without any other changes. I was very impressed until the next time I tried to syncronise as the ActiveSync didn't recognise my TyTn was attached (via USB cable)!
However it appears to be fixed by unchecking the "advanced" setting of USB conection on the PocketPC as suggested previously.
Bill
I've bought today a Qtek S200.
IPL/SPL: 2.09.0000
GSM: 2.07.20
OS: 2.9.7.28
The first I did was a Hard Reset to the Qtek S200 and then...
Because of the problems with some application and antivirus I did a complete format to my computer. I just installed WinXP PRO SP2, all the updates from Microsoft Update, .Net Framework 3, Outlook 2002 and ActiveSync 4.1 (both came in the CD from Qtek). (I have also disabled Windows Firewall).
Then I think, I've done all the steps right (I think):
1) I connected the USB cable to de PC
2) I tried to plug the USB cable to the Qtek S200 when te PPC was OFF and nothing happened. Then with the Qtek S200 ON (in today's screen) I plug the other side of the USB cable and ActiveSync does not recognize my S200.
I dunno what to do to make ActiveSync syncronize with my Qtek S200, could you please help me???? I've been trying to syncronize for more then 6 hours (doing all the stuff...)
THNX,
Annita
Try this:
remove your activesync (de-install the software)
reboot your pc
turn on your qtek without the usb cable attached
plugin your qtek on the usb cable.
Does you pc find the device ?? (ding dong sound)
yes ? good, your pc finds it.
take out the usb again
install activesync 4.2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/activesync42.mspx
try again, and see if it works.
My PC does nothing when I connect the S200...
Annita
If the USB cable connection does not work, it is possible to update ROM via Bluetooth ActiveSync syncronization????
THNX,
Annita
Annita said:
If the USB cable connection does not work, it is possible to update ROM via Bluetooth ActiveSync syncronization????
THNX,
Annita
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It might work, however I would first look into why you usb doesn't work
when you plugin the usb cable, do you see the phone charge ? (led ontop change to orange) you might have a bad cable or you pc has a problem with the usb port (have your tried another usb port ? or removing all usb devices and only using the phone cable ?)
Yes to all.
When I connect the USB cable, the Qtek begins to charge the battery, and the orange led flicks.
I have tried on my PC and on my Laptop and didn't work in any of both.
I have tried with only he USB phone cable and did not work either.
Anyone has tried to update ROM via Bluetooth???
THNX,
Annita
Annita, make sure you have DHCP turned on on your PC. The virtual USB NIC should come up as 169.254.2.2, I believe. I was never able to get it to work without using DHCP on the PC side.
What is the virtual USB NIC????
Annita
When you plug in the USB cable, the PC creates a "fake" network adapter for the PPC and adds that to your list of network connections.
Just make sure DHCP service is started. Right-click My Computer -> Manage -> Services and Applications -> Services -> DHCP Client.
OK, the service was and is ON.
The thing is that I can syncronize via Bluetooth, but not with the USB cable (and I have the original cable and another mini-USB cable).
Annita
Bluetooth Activesync Sycronization will not work b'coz while upgrading, the phone resets itself, N it powers on in the upgrade process therefore, bluetooth of the phone will not be available then.
So, I dont its possible 2upgrade via bluetooth Activesync.
OK, thnx.
Annita
anita and the usb
anita, go to start setting control pannel, go to phones and modems and see the modems are installed there. windows (sh***t) store all the garbadge possible. can be that it identfy usb device like usb modem and put it on com 1 not that active sync works auto on com1. so check connection settings on activesync. + which use port you use? fron pannel or the rear of the PC?
is that a laptop if yes what model.
i'll try to help as much as i can
xman
ok, i have the same problem as you do, or at least a similar. i cant get my sync to work...
active sync 4.2
active sync says "critical communication error, try restarting your device", the active sync troubleshoot tells me that i dont have a ip adress (the link to microsoft does not work), although i have a network connection that my pc created (169.254.2.2). the active sync even appears in green.
my firewall and the win firewall does not interfere with this. switching off the firewalls does not improve this at all.
does anyone know a solution to this? thanks
I'll try what xmanmaster says, but I'm not at home until sunday...
Thnx,
Annita
Did this problem ever get resolved? I have the same issues, tried a wizard and a hermes. Not detected as a usb device, the charging light comes on. Both phones work on another PC. I have tried uninstalling activesync and rebooting phone/PC in every order I can think of.
UPNP (Universal Plug 'n Play) service is required
Hi all,
please make sure that the UPNP service is running on the desktop.
It's required for device detection as well as synchronisation with the WCE device.
A quite detailed description of all potential problems with ActiveSync can be found at Chris De Herrera's website.
BR,
N.a.D.
it seems that HTC 8125 not a plug and play device for my laptop. do i need to install activesync in my PC? then if it is installed already.. do i need to run activesync in my phone and in my laptop?.. i am in few steps to unlock my phone... im a newbie in technical like this. i usualy use my phone for noob use.. call,mails,sms. not repairing my phone...
if you install eveyrthing by default, after installing activesyn on you pc, your phone should be relatively P&P.
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Principe,
Disconnect your Wizard from your PC.
Once you've installed Activesync on your PC and started the App.,
in the settings or options in Activesync(PC), make sure you've enabled "connect via USB" and to "...sync when a device is connected".
Now quit Activesync(PC) and connect your Wizard to the PC with the USB cable.
Activesync should start and find your device.
You don't need to manually start Activesync on your phone; at least I haven't.
If you have bluetooth, you can sync that way too, but you'll need to have WiFi and/or phone radio OFF for it to work.
Detailed Bluetooth sync instructions are elsewhere on this forum.
good luck
R
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!
Hi there,
I'm using a TYTN (from SFR v1605).
It used to work well when I was on XP but since I've upgraded to Vista, in most cases the USB connection does not work.
As seen on some threads here, I have tried to tick / untick the "advanced network" option in the USB to PC settings panel: sometimes it works (rarely) but since few days I'm not able to synch through USB at all.
I don't know what to do.
I'm able to charge the TYTN, but I cannot see the panel displaying "USB connection..." on the TYTN.
Also the TYTN is recognized from Vista (I see it in the USB ports) and I cannot see any specific error message in Vista, just the mobile device center says the TYTN is not connected.
Any help would be appreciated.
Best Regards,
erixsamson said:
Hi there,
I'm using a TYTN (from SFR v1605).
It used to work well when I was on XP but since I've upgraded to Vista, in most cases the USB connection does not work.
As seen on some threads here, I have tried to tick / untick the "advanced network" option in the USB to PC settings panel: sometimes it works (rarely) but since few days I'm not able to synch through USB at all.
I don't know what to do.
I'm able to charge the TYTN, but I cannot see the panel displaying "USB connection..." on the TYTN.
Also the TYTN is recognized from Vista (I see it in the USB ports) and I cannot see any specific error message in Vista, just the mobile device center says the TYTN is not connected.
Any help would be appreciated.
Best Regards,
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I had the same problem a couple of times. After a considerable amount of searching this forum, and other sites, I stumbled across a routine which fixed it for me.
With your TyTN connected by USB, on your PC/Notebook open up System Properties, Device Manager. You should find an entry, Portable Devices, showing the TyTn, It will probably have a yellow triangle with an asterix, showing that there is a problem. Right click on that and select Uninstall.
Then disconnect your TyTN and reconnect it. The PC/Notebook should then rebuild the USB driver, and everything should then sync.
HTC USB Sync with Vista
Thank you for your kind help.
I can see the HTC in the device manager, under mobile devices, but with no yellow triangle.
Anyway I've uninstalled it, and then disconnected and reconnected the TYTN.
It reinstalled the driver, but I still have no UBS Sync recognized on the TYTN.
Best Regards, Eric.
erixsamson said:
Thank you for your kind help.
I can see the HTC in the device manager, under mobile devices, but with no yellow triangle.
Anyway I've uninstalled it, and then disconnected and reconnected the TYTN.
It reinstalled the driver, but I still have no UBS Sync recognized on the TYTN.
Best Regards, Eric.
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Two final suggestions from me.....
Firstly, ensure that you have the updated version of WMDC on your PC/Laptop. Mine is Version 6.1.6965.
Secondly, try deleting the existing partnership(s) on your TyTN. To do this, go to Start, Programs, ActiveSync. This will show you which partnerships are active. To delete them, go to Menu, Options, Delete.
When you reconnect your TyTN, it should set up a fresh partnership.
If this doesn't work, perhaps someone else out there could offer more advice.
Still not working
Hello Syd,
Thanks agaon for your kind help.
I've been travelling a lot these last weeks, sorry for the late answer.
I'm using the same version of WMDC as you.
I've also reset the partnerships.
It still does not work. Each time I reboot my phone it will loose the ability to establish the USB connexion with the PC. Fews days (sometimes weeks) after the connexion will work and I don't know why.
I'm sure this is linked with the phone, not the PC.
I've read somewhere in this forum it could be linked with the automatic time zone adjustment. I have the feeling it is linked with that, as my problems initially started while I was travelling in foreign countries.
I've seen somewhere that I should disable the automatic time zonbe adjustement, but I cannot find this option.
ALso, since I've created user defined alarm clocks, I have a very long list of alarms when I reboot the phone. I think some "events" are locking the phone, I just don't know how to fix it.
Maybe I should perform a full reboot, but I dislike doing it as I've installed many applications on my phone.
Thanks again for your help.
Best Regards, Erix.
Have you tried going into the usb to pc setting on the device (setting - system) and unticking advanced networking support?
advanced network
Yes, for sure I've tried this option.
Sometimes when I enable / disable this several times, it will eventually activate the USB connexion.
It used to be a workaround in the past, but it does work any longer.
A little bit like if there is a growing list of "events" which prevent the USB connexion from being activated. I really would like to understand what happens.
Are you using SP1 on Vista? If not, there is a USB update that you need to apply that fixes communication issues with USB devices and the host controller. I would HIGHLY recommend updating to SP1 ASAP. It makes Vista worth using.
If you are running SP1, I don't have any more thoughts other than replace the mini-USB cable. I actually had a bad one recently so it can happen.
Vista SP1 and USB
winnebago said:
Are you using SP1 on Vista? If not, there is a USB update that you need to apply that fixes communication issues with USB devices and the host controller. I would HIGHLY recommend updating to SP1 ASAP. It makes Vista worth using.
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No I don't use SP1. I let the system installing updates and fixes automatically, so I don't know whether that USB patch you mentioned has been installed or not. I'll have a look at it... I'll also install the SP1 ASAP.
Thanks for the tip.
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If you are running SP1, I don't have any more thoughts other than replace the mini-USB cable. I actually had a bad one recently so it can happen.
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It is not the cable, I've bought a second one to check, and it behaves the same... And sometimes it works.