I was reading about Microsofts "New" program, myphone. It backs up your phone on their server. I thought I'd give it a try, just in case I was traveling and needed to do a hard reset.
The program offers premium features, which they offer a free trial, so I gave it a try. The first feature you can use a PC to log into your account and make you phone ring even if the volumn is shut off. The sencond is to lock your phone if it is lost and the third is to erase everything on the phone (hard reset).
The ringer worked well. I shut the ringer off, and it rang loud for 60 seconds.
Then I tried the hard reset. It took about 4 minutes before it hard reset. As it was installing the ROM, I had a horrible thought, I wonder if in those 4 minutes the phone was erasing my completly full 8GB sd card. Sure enough, I had to reformat it to use it.
So to get to the reason of this thread, if you TEST this feature, remove your SD card.
thanks for the info, i was going to try it too and i'd hate to lose the data on my 4GB SD
I also find with myphone it repeats alarms and appointments everytime I did a restore (I flashed my phone and then did the myphone restore).
so now I'm stuck with 15 birthday reminders for every contact.........gonna take a while to fix...........
typhoonk said:
I also find with myphone it repeats alarms and appointments everytime I did a restore (I flashed my phone and then did the myphone restore).
so now I'm stuck with 15 birthday reminders for every contact.........gonna take a while to fix...........
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Are you using any other back up (ie, active sync, PPCPIMBackup)? I've used it a couple times and only experienced that when I restore the phone then sync with outlook.
hmmm, so no double backup eh?
does msn live count? because I have to load that and sync with that before I can get my hotmail, and messenger to work.
so I will avoid any active sync and see what happens......
thanks for the tip!!!
typhoonk said:
hmmm, so no double backup eh?
does msn live count? because I have to load that and sync with that before I can get my hotmail, and messenger to work.
so I will avoid any active sync and see what happens......
thanks for the tip!!!
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I use Hotmail and use it to sync contacts and have not had a problem with double contacts.
help me
i know this is way off topic...but when i had a TyTn i upgraded it to wm6.5 (rugal) and it had a beautiful ringtone:guitar.mp3 ...so if someone could upload it i would appreciate that...i love that ringtone and i don't have it no more...the reason is that i know have a Hero...please help me...10x
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A few nights ago my mda locked up and all I could do was soft resets. nothing else. was forced to hard reset and lost all contacts. activesync 4.1 wouldn't restore them because partnership was lost. when I connected phone to pc, it created a new profile and my files folder disappeared from my desktop. I rolled windows xp back to the day before it happened and my folder was back, but nothing with contacts. spent 2 hrs on phone with very pleasant T-mobile tech in pda dept. (beautiful voice, so had to keep her on the phone) trying to solve issue. if anyone can help please do, if it cannot be done, can the files containing the contacts and calendar entries be copied back onto my unit, or outlook? (and where are they?) I appreciate any and all help and input.
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A few nights ago my mda locked up and all I could do was soft resets. nothing else. was forced to hard reset and lost all contacts. activesync 4.1 wouldn't restore them because partnership was lost. when I connected phone to pc, it created a new profile and my files folder disappeared from my desktop. I rolled windows xp back to the day before it happened and my folder was back, but nothing with contacts. spent 2 hrs on phone with very pleasant T-mobile tech in pda dept. (beautiful voice, so had to keep her on the phone) trying to solve issue. if anyone can help please do, if it cannot be done, can the files containing the contacts and calendar entries be copied back onto my unit, or outlook? (and where are they?) I appreciate any and all help and input.
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the contacts and calender shouldn't be a problem to restore, unless they are gone from your outlook folders, check there first, if they're not there, then they're gone, nothing you can do that i know of. just simply reestablish a partnerships, and they should sync after a few mins. hope u got it sorted.
thepolice said:
the contacts and calender shouldn't be a problem to restore, unless they are gone from your outlook folders, check there first, if they're not there, then they're gone, nothing you can do that i know of. just simply reestablish a partnerships, and they should sync after a few mins. hope u got it sorted.
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i never used outlook before.
nightspeed98 said:
i never used outlook before.
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when u sync with the computer, active sync automaticly puts all the data u chose u sync into outlook. start outlook, then have a look around (in contacts and calender) to see if any of your stuff is there.
thepolice said:
when u sync with the computer, active sync automaticly puts all the data u chose u sync into outlook. start outlook, then have a look around (in contacts and calender) to see if any of your stuff is there.
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what is the file extension?
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what is the file extension?
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i duno, look around in start, it's part of ms office. if you haven't got this, then i'm not sure your stuff would have syncd, not sure though.
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i duno, look around in start, it's part of ms office. if you haven't got this, then i'm not sure your stuff would have syncd, not sure though.
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i have office 03, outlook 03 and express
nightspeed98 said:
i have office 03, outlook 03 and express
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i hate to say it, but i'm 15 and i kno what to do better! run outlook 03 click on contacts on the left panel, tell me if you see your contacts there.
thepolice said:
i hate to say it, but i'm 15 and i kno what to do better! run outlook 03 click on contacts on the left panel, tell me if you see your contacts there.
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i did that 3 days ago
nightspeed98 said:
i did that 3 days ago
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ur takin the piss mate. night
hanmin salute thepolice
Im using the new Energy rom, 06/08. I set up all the links in facebook to my contacts, but as most of you know the energy ROM gets updated often. Im a flash junkie, so I follow them.
Is there any way I can export the links, it took me about an hour to link them up and im not going to do that every week or so.
Thanks for your time.
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Im using the new Energy rom, 06/08. I set up all the links in facebook to my contacts, but as most of you know the energy ROM gets updated often. Im a flash junkie, so I follow them.
Is there any way I can export the links, it took me about an hour to link them up and im not going to do that every week or so.
Thanks for your time.
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You can use SPB backup. The only thing is everytime I restore my contacts It restores every contact twice and I have to go through and erase them. Pim backup backs up contacts but I dont know how to carry over the facebook links.
Yea I know how to backup my contacts. Infact they sync to outlook. I just dont want to have to restore the facebook links everytime.
Thanks for your reply
this would be very helpful for me also. i too am an energy rom user & would luv to know how to backup the facebook links. dscottjr81 can you verify SPBbackup does work for this?? i also wonder if Sprite Backup would work? i know PIMbackup does not carry over the facebook integration.
anyone?
maybe the facebook stuff is in the facebook.vol in your root directory? \facebook.vol
just try it
facebook.vol is for the facebook application produced by microsoft.
you use the link your contacts in the manila contacts page, right?
I have nothing else of facebook installed, and have the \FacebookInfo.vol on my phone, so I think thats one of the files for the "manila facebook" ..
but here is another solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=538513
Il back that file up and restore it see if it works. Il also use your link in the event it dosnt work.
Thanks very much.
I have over 75+ facebook links in my phone, so having to do them all again would of been very troublesome for me. I did however figure out how to backup all of the links and current PIM information for your phone.
Backing up and Restoring the ENTIRE PIM(Calendar, Contacts, Tasks) and the Facebookinfo Vol file is the only way to get your Links back intact.
Before you do this, you should do the following things to prepare for the restore. If you have an active sync partnership with a computer allready, in your active sync settings on the PPC for that connection, set you sync conflict mode to "Keep items on my device". This will prevent dupes from appearing in outlook on your PC as well as on your phone. If your synced with an Exchange server or google mobile, unfortunately the Exchange connector lacks this feature. You'll just have to manually De-Dupe those.. Sorry.
When all of this is done, Download and Install Total Commander (Google it). Open total commander and in the root of your device, rename the "pim.vol" and "facebookinfo.vol" files (If they exist. If not, then fill out your personal card and link atleast one facebook contact). Once these are renamed, copy your old pim.vol and facebookinfo.vol files into the root, and soft reset. You should now have all your contacts, tasks, calendar entry's, and facebook links.
Edit: I just checked my gmail account after doing this method (Which is being synced via the exchange connector) and I only found a few dupes which may of been left over. Post your experience if you do this as well.
Try using microsoft my phone, looking at the details it has synced to my account it saves the fb links as a note, ive not reflashed the phone since i got all my links connected, i only got the phone yesterday and am trying out my 1st rom since moving over from the Kaiser. Loving the diamond compared to my old trusty heavy Kaiser.
I have always used Microsoft my phone for backing up, i like the sync my location as if i ever loose of get my phone stolen at the press of a button it will tell me where it is
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Try using microsoft my phone, looking at the details it has synced to my account it saves the fb links as a note, ive not reflashed the phone since i got all my links connected, i only got the phone yesterday and am trying out my 1st rom since moving over from the Kaiser. Loving the diamond compared to my old trusty heavy Kaiser.
I have always used Microsoft my phone for backing up, i like the sync my location as if i ever loose of get my phone stolen at the press of a button it will tell me where it is
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My phone does not backup/restore facebook links. I'm not sure if it is even aware that manila creates them. Where did you see this in details? The sync details in my phone is very basic and doesn't say anything that detailed. When I look at the sync settings in the latest version of my phone, it doesn't even give an option to backup notes, and there is no mention of notes in the online profile either. Where did you see this?
right first things first ive done a few searches and coldnt find anything
I would like to know what you guys use to back up your phone. Im mainly after backing up my sms inbox, contacts and installed apps and settings. Ive had to factory reset my phone twice in the passed week lol lost everything and now have it tweeked to my liking now. so I best back up everything asap incase
thanks for any replies
Hi..
there is an app called microsoft my phone , on the start windows tab,,
regards
op
and i dont fancy paying £18.19 for SPRITE BACKUP
the_operator said:
Hi..
there is an app called microsoft my phone , on the start windows tab,,
regards
op
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I'm with this guy....I use Microsoft "My Phone" too....I like to mess with my phone and this program syncs everything that I need and stores it online. I can even access and make changes from my PC if I feel the need. Everytime I change my ROM I just sync it up and all my contacts, calendar etc are back on the phone!
Seem those guys never upgrade their phone, uh!
Every time you have to re-enter all config stufs (e.g. e-mails accounts & passwords, connections settings, and so on); everything can be saved by ActiveSync or My Phone EXCEPT those specific configs!!!
I just found CeRegistryEditor (link to ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/?lang=en): it allows to backup & compare registry entries with file(s) by using ActiveSync connection.
Everytime you add/change some specific settings just compare entries with previously saved one and save it with mnemonic name; once you re-initialize your phone just load all saved keys, of course without forgetting to re-install all related programs, if needed!
Your phone will be just as you want in a couple of minutes. That's it!
rg,
Stefano
Definitely SPB Backup.
Give that a shot... it's a costly bit of software... but completely worthy.
Sprite Backup is a must for anyone, especially for those who wants to do some tweaking.
sprite back up
Exactly 12 hours ago my Leo 's sence stopped launching and I was in a horrible time.I had collected 79 nice opera bookmarks and doing a hard reset should clean all of them !
spb back up was not the solution ,cause it can't back up favourites.and Microsoft my phone couldn't sync cause the wi-fi was dead ! so I beamed up Sprite back up tool from my old Hd .
and it selected percisely what I wanted...I think spb phone plus or suit has the same function for backing up favourites but SPRITE is perfect.
I want to back up my hd2 too, can anyone tell me how to use Activesync for backing up plz
Hi,
i think you can't use AS for backup. You could copy all the user-data and programm folders but not the registry entries. You need special backup software for this purpose. I know Spb Backup and Sprite. Although i ve registered bith i mainlay use Spb because it works better for me. I think it is worth his money.
Bernhard
Re: HD2 backup
Personally I store everything on the storage card - and use Jeyo Mobile Companion to backup and restore contacts, sms, call history etc prior to flashing... works like a charm...
And in conjunction with Microsoft My Phone - never lost anything so far... even able to recover my business mobile while roaming...
trying to put my nubers on the adroid version how can i do it
haircuts91 said:
trying to put my nubers on the adroid version how can i do it
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As with Android you need to set up a GMail account, so you can access the app market.
Set up a new exchange e-mail account on your WinMo phone - Use the details you used in the GMail account. Once it is set up, the GMail account will pick up your contacts when you sync the phone (via the phone's Activesync).
When you go into Android sync your Gmail account.
PIM Backup.
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trying to put my nubers on the adroid version how can i do it
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if you use hotmail, just use activesync/exchange connection on your android
I got a question, when you install the wp7 on the HD2, do you also lose files from the internal memory? like the camera software or the album software or everything from internal memory?
so which backup file can i use to save all those folders and files?
I tried SPB.
Downloaded it ok.
Ran it ok.
Then at the end of the process it crashed the phone.
Booted but sense wouldn't load at all. Start worked but irratic and laggy, settings didn't open.
Tried numerous soft resets but nothing worked.
Did a hard reset and used Microsoft MyPhone to restore contacts, tasks, SMS and calendar all perfect apart from havingbto resync contacts with facebook.
I did have to download all my apps and mods again and confit email etc. A real pain but didn't loose anything valuable,
MyPhone very useful and free.
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I tried SPB.
Downloaded it ok.
Ran it ok.
Then at the end of the process it crashed the phone.
Booted but sense wouldn't load at all. Start worked but irratic and laggy, settings didn't open.
Tried numerous soft resets but nothing worked.
Did a hard reset and used Microsoft MyPhone to restore contacts, tasks, SMS and calendar all perfect apart from havingbto resync contacts with facebook.
I did have to download all my apps and mods again and confit email etc. A real pain but didn't loose anything valuable,
MyPhone very useful and free.
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Hello,
I use spb backup for over a year and it works more that perfect.
Maybe you are doing something wrong (although I can not imagine what can go wrong in such an easy installation). I have used it for numerous backups and restores.No problem at all. Spb Backup is Highly Recommended.
Regards,
John
Hi all,
Just recently my HD2 has locked up twice. The only way out I could find was to perform a HR on both occasions. Unfortunately the first time this happened I lost all my contacts as I hadn't backed them up to the sim card (this is now remedied). However I was able to get my contacts back via the My Phone app so there was no big drama.
On each occasion, and more importantly, I also lost all my Calendar entries which weren't backed up as I've never used Outlook before, I get by just fine with Hotmail. However, I really can't keep losing all my calendar entries as its so much hassle having to re-enter all my work stuff, appointments etc. So I'm now seriously considering purchasing a copy of Outlook 2010, which ain't cheap!
What I need to know is if i have to HR again following syncing my appointments with outlook, if need be can I reverse sync my appointments out of outlook back to my phone? I'm not that clued up about this syncing process which I'm sure you've noticed.
Just out of curiosity, is anyone aware of any other software which will sync my appointments other than Outlook? As its a costly bit of kit just to sync my stuff as I don't think I'll use all the bells & whistles ie e-mail etc.
Appreciate any replies.
Just use the Microsoft My Phone app it will backup your calender for you. Just open Microsoft My Phone then touch on Menu at the bottom of the screen and then touch Options. Then just place a check beside tbe things you want to backup.
T-Macgnolia said:
Just use the Microsoft My Phone app it will backup your calender for you. Just open Microsoft My Phone then touch on Menu at the bottom of the screen and then touch Options. Then just place a check beside tbe things you want to backup.
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Wow! Thank you, thank you & thank you again! I didn't know this. I will try this tonight.
Thanks, appreciate your help.
Also look at SPB for backing up data to SD card which will not be lost when Hard Reset is needed.
If you are getting many lock ups you would be advised to install a better ROM such as Energy 23699 build which is very pratical & runs far smoother than buggy network operator ROMs.
For higher/better prevention of losing your essential data, you can use MS MyPhone and Outlook, like I do.
But for restoríng data: first synch with Outlook, then with MyPhone, otherwise you will have have double entries of contacts and appointments.
Guys, I have already had a good look through the threads here, and a good hoke thru the wiki, but couldn't find an answer to my question.
I have a blackstone running the XNOR 6.5.3 rom that I got from a friend when he upgraded his fone, I then unlocked it from Orange to O2, which works fine, but....recently Sense has been freezing my fone when I enable it.
I suppose what I am asking is, is there a way, aside from reflashing the rom, for me to get the fone back up to full working order, running sense, as I much prefer the GUI to the WM6 native interface.
I have a couple of sim and power fixes installed and enabled, but I am certain that these arent causing the issue as I have been using them from I got the fone on day 1.
If there is a way to sort this out without having to back everything up and save messages, calendar entries etc, I hope you all can give me the solution, as I really don't wanna have to go down the full reset route, as I cant really be offline as far as fone communications go. So in advance of your emparting of knowledge, I thank you and am much obliged.
Thanks
Have you consider intalling "microsoft myphone"? it can backup everything with ease, then you can do an hardreset, reinstall myphone and resync.
After that you will have, contact, calendar, sms, also documents again on your phone.
The whole procedure will take 10 min, of course depends on how many contacts, sms, mail etc. you have on your phone.
On my phone i have about 100 contact, about 200 calendar events, some documents and wallpapers, 10-20 sms the whole sync take me 2 minutes top.
Hope i'd help.
For the link, you can search it on google.
bb
paspa86 said:
Have you consider intalling "microsoft myphone"? it can backup everything with ease, then you can do an hardreset, reinstall myphone and resync.
After that you will have, contact, calendar, sms, also documents again on your phone.
The whole procedure will take 10 min, of course depends on how many contacts, sms, mail etc. you have on your phone.
On my phone i have about 100 contact, about 200 calendar events, some documents and wallpapers, 10-20 sms the whole sync take me 2 minutes top.
Hope i'd help.
For the link, you can search it on google.
bb
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Although i guess for now you could use it
Tbh id find somthing else other than Myphone, as microsoft will be closeing it and moving to sky drive, by august
http://www.xda-developers.com/windows-mobile/windows-mobile-marketplace-and-myphone-discountined/