Help T-mobile mobile backup application - HD2 General

I downloaded Kumars 1.7 rom but apparently he left this out. I need to re-sync my contacts, because I really cannot type them all back in. Is there a cab or someplace I can get this?
Thanks

ferrisnox said:
I downloaded Kumars 1.7 rom but apparently he left this out. I need to re-sync my contacts, because I really cannot type them all back in. Is there a cab or someplace I can get this?
Thanks
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Active Sync? (WMDC if you are on Vista and above). Besides, what did you sync your contacts with prior to installing Kumar's? He couldn't have left ActiveSync out because it is not exactly easy to get rid of this app while cooking the rom.

egzthunder1 said:
Active Sync? (WMDC if you are on Vista and above). Besides, what did you sync your contacts with prior to installing Kumar's? He couldn't have left ActiveSync out because it is not exactly easy to get rid of this app while cooking the rom.
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No what he is saying is that he used the T-Mobile app mobile backup which backs up the contacts to the T-Mobile server. Active sync is included but you can't use that to restore contacts from Mobile Backup.

ferrisnox said:
I downloaded Kumars 1.7 rom but apparently he left this out. I need to re-sync my contacts, because I really cannot type them all back in. Is there a cab or someplace I can get this?
Thanks
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Sorry man, I haven't been able to find that app anywhere and you need it to retrieve your contacts. The only option that you have are to install the original stock rom and restore your contacts then back them up using active sync. What kind of phone did you have before the HD2?

Here you go. http://myphone.microsoft.com/mkweb/Install.po?mkt=en-US
Next time use PIM Backup as suggested in the how to install a rom thread.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653614

ddgarcia05 said:
Here you go. http://myphone.microsoft.com/mkweb/Install.po?mkt=en-US
Next time use PIM Backup as suggested in the how to install a rom thread.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653614
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I think he's actually talking about the bare-bones T-mobile app for backing up contacts to their servers. I'd never even seen it until it showed up in the 6.5 ROM I just upgraded to. He needs to use it again because I think that's what he used to save them...so he has to restore them with the same app.

ddgarcia05 said:
Next time use PIM Backup as suggested in the how to install a rom thread.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653614
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+1 on this. Either this or simply sync with MyPhone or ActiveSync. I honestly don't trust t-mobile further than I can spit on them

I searched every where for it and came up with nothing. I wouldn't suggest you go back to stock.

egzthunder1 said:
+1 on this. Either this or simply sync with MyPhone or ActiveSync. I honestly don't trust t-mobile further than I can spit on them
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It's possible to spit on T-mobile now?? Do you have that as a feature on your Even More (Saliva) plan??

Thanks all! I'm okay now. I flashed back restored them and will back up using something else. Maybe I'm crazy but I kind of like the t-mobile app it works pretty well and has saved me many times.

ferrisnox said:
Thanks all! I'm okay now. I flashed back restored them and will back up using something else. Maybe I'm crazy but I kind of like the t-mobile app it works pretty well and has saved me many times.
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If you like the way that one works, just check out Microsoft's MyPhone...it's included on the stock roms and can be downloaded for free. It works very similar to T-mobile's app, but also backs up SMS messages, photos, and call logs...which can then be accessed via a personal web portal. I use it simply because it's simple, free, and automatically backs up every night.
PIM Backup is a good app too, I just happen to prefer the surprisingly-good app from Microsoft

ferrisnox said:
Thanks all! I'm okay now. I flashed back restored them and will back up using something else. Maybe I'm crazy but I kind of like the t-mobile app it works pretty well and has saved me many times.
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How did you go back to stock? I've heard rumors of a few doing it successfully. Did you use the stock ROM in the rom development sticky? Sorry for all the questions just really never heard a flat out success story.

The advantage of the T-Mobile Mobile Backup application is that you can use it to transfer between phones with different OS, where Microsoft's MyPhone is only useful on Windows phones. T-Mobile is adding this to all of their "smarter" phones. I saw it on the proprietary OS Samsung Highlight, My HD2, and on the Moto Clic (android).
I've always used PIMBackup since I've stayed on WM phones.

sirphunkee said:
It's possible to spit on T-mobile now?? Do you have that as a feature on your Even More (Saliva) plan??
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I made my very own "Scr3w You Very Much TMOUSA" Method as described below:
Getting HD2 without contract from the store:
$450
Cheapest Unlimited voice only plan from TMO: $49.99 (without contract)
Cost over two years: $49.99 * 24 months = $1199.76
Getting HD2 with contract from the store:
$199
Cheapest Unlimited voice + Data (they will force you into this) plan from TMO: $89.99 (2 year contract)
Cost over two years: $89.99 * 24 months = $2159.76
Cost to get out of the contract (option available only after 15 days from establishing a contract): $200
Difference in phone price:
$450 - $199 = $251
Cost of breaking Contract and Keeping New Phone: $199 + 200 = $399
so we are saving $50 right off the bat
Plan Cost:
$2159.76 - $1199.76 = $960 savings over two years
Total Savings over 2 years = $1211
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You may think "but I still need internet" on the road... simple answer to that too:
Internet package from non contract plan = $25
Internet package from contract plan = $30
Savings over 24 months contract = $120
May not seem like much, but when you add that to the $240 from the unlimited voice plan difference (49.99 w/o contract vs $59.99 w contract), it adds to $360 for the life of the contract, plus you can leave them dry at any point you want...

nonpaq said:
The advantage of the T-Mobile application is that you can use it to transfer between phones with different OS, where Microsoft's MyPhone is only useful on Windows phones. T-Mobile is adding this to all of their "smarter" phones. I saw it on the proprietary OS Samsung Highlight, My HD2, and on the Moto Clic (android).
I've always used PIMBackup since I've stayed on WM phones.
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You can use GoogleSync whichshould be far better IMHO

But I think if you are going from a "dumb phone" to a smartphone or the other way (for whatever reason), I think the built in T-Mobile Mobile Backup application is the only way to transfer your data. (Of course this means you are not changing carriers.)
For same phone backup, or between google sync capable phones, you are probably right (Although you dont need to have service to use PIM Backup as your data is stored locally.)

nonpaq said:
But I think if you are going from a "dumb phone" to a smartphone or the other way (for whatever reason), I think the built in T-Mobile Mobile Backup application is the only way to transfer your data. (Of course this means you are not changing carriers.)
For same phone backup, or between google sync capable phones, you are probably right (Although you dont need to have service to use PIM Backup as your data is stored locally.)
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Alternatively, you can store a lot of things on your SIM card too.

I hate using the SIM for contact backup because it splits the mobile/home/business numbers into separate entries.
In case anyone is still interested... apparently the "T-Mobile Mobile Backup" application is a renaming of the WM6.1 "T-Mobile Address Book" application. A downloadable CAB can be found here in XDA-DEVS. I dont know if they are compatable, datawise, so perhaps the OP Sirphunkee can test it out.
(I just tested.... CAB wont install on HD2)

nonpaq said:
I hate using the SIM for contact backup because it splits the mobile/home/business numbers into separate entries.
In case anyone is still interested... apparently the "T-Mobile Mobile Backup" application is a renaming of the WM6.1 "T-Mobile Address Book" application. A downloadable CAB can be found here in XDA-DEVS. I dont know if they are compatable, datawise, so perhaps the OP Sirphunkee can test it out.
(I just tested.... CAB wont install on HD2)
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yeah...I was just reading about it and I guess it's only working on 6.1. Obviously there's a 6.5-compatible version out there, but someone will have to extract it from the T-mo version of the HD2 ROM, and that's beyond my ability right now
(EDIT: just for the record, ferrisnox is the OP...unless by that you mean "Old Poopyhead", then yeah, that's me )

Sorry about crediting the wrong OP.
T-Mobile Address book was aquired from Voxmobili. Perhaps someone with a stock TMOUS HD2 can look for Voxsync of similar exe in their phone.

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Want to redo phone, how do I backup and which of the ...

My phone suddenly feels sluggish as if some program is hogging all the memory and I've made a bit of a mess anyway :?. I also just recently got a 1GB mini SD and want to install apps to it.
I need to backup: my contact list, call history, text messages, notes, tasks and also calendar.
How do I go about doing this?
Also which of the following should go on PPC and which are fine to run off the SD?
-TCMP (which cab am I supposed to use again?)
-Skype (going to try new one)
-Total Commander
-Real player (don't think TCMP can play such files)
-The tweak app posted here
-Adobe acrobat reader PPC (I know there's something else but I don't remember its name)
-minimo (seems pretty interesting haven't had the chance to try it out yet)
AsGF2MX said:
I need to backup: my contact list, call history, text messages, notes, tasks and also calendar.
How do I go about doing this?
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Contact list, notes, tasks, calender is backuped with ActiveSync. You don't have to worry if ActiveSync works fine with Outlook.
About the call history and text messages I don't know. I myself haven't find them that important.
I use Sunnysoft Backup Manager for backups:
http://www.sunnysoft.com/en_clanek.php?clanekid=51
Check it out ... it's good if to restore to a snapshot before you screw up your device.
And remember to "redo your phone" with the newest available ROM.
To be honest, I have been running without Activesync. Don't think I have outlook installed...hmm. Is there any way to do it so that it can be loaded directly onto the phone? Otherwise I guess I will have to install it as it comes with office if I remember correctly.
If I can't backup text messages...hmm...there must be away. I would like to keep the call history but it looks like it can't be helped...I'll have to run through and collect some of those numbers :x
Do I really need the newest ROM for my mini S? :? The one on it right now works great. Heck even skype worked acceptably till now...
AsGF2MX said:
If I can't backup text messages...hmm...there must be away. I would like to keep the call history but it looks like it can't be helped...I'll have to run through and collect some of those numbers :x
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I suppose it's possible if you know where the data is saved. But I think there won't be a simple way of doing it. I would myself be intresting where the data can be found.
AsGF2MX said:
Do I really need the newest ROM for my mini S? :? The one on it right now works great. Heck even skype worked acceptably till now...
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Once you "redo your phone" ... it's your best opertunity to upgrade the ROM. And I prefer you do so to avoid problems in the feature. Your device will be faster and be more stable (ROM 2.17).
2.17...Is that an O2 ROM? I will first need to figure out how to save those text messages. Hmm.... Worth emailing MS?
AsGF2MX said:
2.17...Is that an O2 ROM? I will first need to figure out how to save those text messages. Hmm.... Worth emailing MS?
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2.17 is the ROM HTC has distributed to all brands/countries ... depeding on each contact it depends when the ROM is available officially.
I think it's no worth mailing MS. Hope someone here know where the SMS are saved.
AsGF2MX said:
2.17...Is that an O2 ROM? I will first need to figure out how to save those text messages. Hmm.... Worth emailing MS?
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You realy do need outlook.
JeyoMobileExtender wil backup your SMS in Outlook.
You can also use SPB-Backup, works fine but is hat not to many option for custom backup and restore. The backups are selfextracting
Are those two freeware?
AsGF2MX said:
Are those two freeware?
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No freeware
AsGF2MX said:
Are those two freeware?
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Shareware ... you may be able to test them during the time you "redo your phone".
Jayo Mobile Companion is what you want!
http://www.jeyo.com/companion.asp

Finally! AIM for Wing (Uses Data not Text Messages)

Took a while, but I was able to dig up a link for AIM 2.0 for Windows CE devices. Works like a champ on the T-mobile Wing, and best of all doesn't charge for text messages but uses data.
http://info.aol.co.uk/aim/wince/index.html
link? anything? i just got mundu IM for free from handango and i have unlimited text messaging, but im always looking for a better program.
hmm pretty good. FREE. any way to switch back and forth from buddy list to conversations without hitting that tiny little arrow on the top left corner?
wyldstallyns2589 said:
link? anything? i just got mundu IM for free from handango and i have unlimited text messaging, but im always looking for a better program.
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how did you get mundu im for free?
download of the week i think. i dunno if thats what is really called.
free app friday.
and i found the AIM you're talking about, i didn't think it'd be on the AIM website since it's 7 years old.
wyldstallyns2589 said:
link? anything? i just got mundu IM for free from handango and i have unlimited text messaging, but im always looking for a better program.
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I thought it was for smartphones only?
tks989 said:
I thought it was for smartphones only?
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I use it on my HTC Herald P4350 (WM6). It works pretty good. I got it from Handango's Free Friday several weeks ago.
when you first log on it looks like its smartphone only, and the way some graphics display make me think that, but it has touch screen support, and works fine. though some aspects of it i don't like, i have yet to try the AIM one.
anything for FREE yahoo messenger? I ended up getting billed $13 basically for just testing the yahoo messenger with myself on the laptop for two days.
And that is using my own wifi and my own internet at my house.
I use Palringo (www.palringo.com)
It connects to AIM, YIM, MSN, ICQ, Gtalk and it's free. It's overall a really good IM program.
Hello everyone. I noticed from reading a lot of forums that few people recommend using Palringo as the IM for Wing. I don't have a data plan, nor any text messenging. I only use internet at home or when I am near another open WiFi. How is that working out for you? Will I be constantly disconnected? Also, how does it work with Gtalk, Yahoo and MSN? Do I have to install separate clients for each app or Palringo simply combines them all into one? I would like to find out the answers before installing it! Thanks for any info you can provide!
nanek921 said:
Took a while, but I was able to dig up a link for AIM 2.0 for Windows CE devices. Works like a champ on the T-mobile Wing, and best of all doesn't charge for text messages but uses data.
http://info.aol.co.uk/aim/wince/index.html
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How is the delay on this? The AIM that comes installed on wing is a bit slow in recieving and sending...is this more instantaneous?
Here is a modified version of the one originally posted. Much better.
upload that mundu
Does the hacked version work with the $5.99/month proxy workaround? What settings do you use?
Exact same settings you use as the non-hacked one. It just gives you a bunch of buttons and functionability back that you lose from it being so old.
for those who has palringo, are yall having problems logging on?
i did a hard reset on my phone and im having trouble siging on. i never had this problem before i did the hard reset. it keeps on flashing retrying connection. im using the proxy settings posted on the palringo forum. can anyone help?

Just Ordered My G1

Hi,
I have searched in this forum for similar topics but I didn't find anything which answered my question specifically so have started a new one.
I have just ordered my G1 (or Dream (sounds better)) for £35 a month with Unlimited Texts, 700 mins, unlimited internet and 11 months half price by redemption.
I have a few simple questions to ask about the phone and it's functions etc.
1) Ok so I am in the UK. From what I've gathered, the UK G1 doesn't allow you to use MSN Messenger with the default IM Client. I was woundering if there was any patch or something like that to open up the MSN Messenger capeability on the IM client?
2) How do items such as contacts work? Are they stored on the phone or are they displayed on the phone and only stored on the Gmail server? I have heard that the Android software is pretty much "cloud" software and it works in sync with Gmail however, I would be worried If I went somewhere with little network coverage and couldn't view my contacts beause of lack of internet connection.
3) Is there any solution for the no flash on the camera?
4) Anything else you would reccomend for an Android Newbie? Does anyone regret switching from WM to Android?
Thanks everyone
brummiesteven said:
Hi,
I have searched in this forum for similar topics but I didn't find anything which answered my question specifically so have started a new one.
I have just ordered my G1 (or Dream (sounds better)) for £35 a month with Unlimited Texts, 700 mins, unlimited internet and 11 months half price by redemption.
I have a few simple questions to ask about the phone and it's functions etc.
1) Ok so I am in the UK. From what I've gathered, the UK G1 doesn't allow you to use MSN Messenger with the default IM Client. I was woundering if there was any patch or something like that to open up the MSN Messenger capeability on the IM client?
2) How do items such as contacts work? Are they stored on the phone or are they displayed on the phone and only stored on the Gmail server? I have heard that the Android software is pretty much "cloud" software and it works in sync with Gmail however, I would be worried If I went somewhere with little network coverage and couldn't view my contacts beause of lack of internet connection.
3) Is there any solution for the no flash on the camera?
4) Anything else you would reccomend for an Android Newbie? Does anyone regret switching from WM to Android?
Thanks everyone
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hi!
1) nope, the UK (or RC8) firmware does not come with the MSN application. If you want to have this feature you must flash the US (RC33) firmware. (makes no difference, except the numbering system is confusing as hell but works normally.) Also, you can only really use it connected to wifi, because if you use the MSN app over 3G, it uses SMS for the messeges rather than data (just noticed you have unlimited texts, so this wont be an issue for you ).
2) all your contacts are 'synced' to the phone from your gmail account, after the 'sync-ing', you will not need to be connected to the internet to view, add, or edit contacts. but when you do get a connection it *should* automatically sync up, adding the contacts to your account. You can also add contacts from a simcard.
3) As it stands, no. unless you have a torch handy
4) Can't say anything about WM as i've never had it. I would certainly recommend rooting your phone (don't worry about legal issues, it apparently doesn't void your warrenty and even t-mobile are linking people here to get instructions on how to do it ). once rooted, you can load up edited firmwares, allowing you to do all sorts: adding multi-touch, auto-rotation, installing Debian on your phone, changing from UK/US to Developer firmware and installing the many different themes avaliable.
oh, rooting (and installing the Hard SPL Bootloader) also makes your phone virtually 'un-brickable', software wise. so thats another reason to do it
have fun

[Query] Any Way Of Syncing My Texts With My PC?

So Basically I Want To Re-Flash My ROM To A Higher Version.
I'd Like To Save My Text Messages This Time, Because It Gets Annoying Losing Them Every Time I Update My ROM
Anyone Know Of A Way I Could Sync My Text's With My PC?
-Thanks
DanMccoy1 said:
So Basically I Want To Re-Flash My ROM To A Higher Version.
I'd Like To Save My Text Messages This Time, Because It Gets Annoying Losing Them Every Time I Update My ROM
Anyone Know Of A Way I Could Sync My Text's With My PC?
-Thanks
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Try PimBackup from this link: http://www.dotfred.net/
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Royan
Royan said:
Try PimBackup from this link: http://www.dotfred.net/
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Royan
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Thank You Very Much
Works Fine
or you could try Microsoft's My Phone.
i like to use jeyo's mobile extender 2.5 for outlook. not free though, but i say it's worth it.
http://jeyo.com/extender.asp
i like to use jeyo's mobile extender 2.5 for outlook. not free though, but i say it's worth it.
http://jeyo.com/extender.asp
I Like The Pim Backup
Microsofts Myphone Spent Ages Giving Me An Activation Email So I Didnt Bother With That, May Check It In The Future Though.
And I Dont Fancy Paying To Back Up My Texts When PimBackup Does It Free
Thanks Guys

MyPhone location / finder feature?

Hi,
I'm looking into MS MyPhone for the first time, seems like some good ideas there..
Personally I use ActiveSync with an Exchange Server so I'm not interested in the contacts / calendar / email side of things, but the backing up of txt messages and the provision of a data conduit for files etc is very handy (previously I find myself emailing myself files! ).
I also like the look of the location / phone finder thingy. Very hand for when I can't find my phone, to work out whether I've left it at work or if it's in the house somewhere, or dropped in the street etc. HOWEVER from what I can see this only syncs up once a day. Ideally I'd like this to happen either more often (say hourly?) or on-demand. Otherwise I'm basically waiting up to 24hrs before deciding whether to report my phone as missing or not.
Any ideas?
nb. realise their might be some people that have privacy concerns around this area - I can understand these, however for me this is a useful feature I'd elect to use so all good!
SimonW500 said:
Hi,
I'm looking into MS MyPhone for the first time, seems like some good ideas there..
Personally I use ActiveSync with an Exchange Server so I'm not interested in the contacts / calendar / email side of things, but the backing up of txt messages and the provision of a data conduit for files etc is very handy (previously I find myself emailing myself files! ).
I also like the look of the location / phone finder thingy. Very hand for when I can't find my phone, to work out whether I've left it at work or if it's in the house somewhere, or dropped in the street etc. HOWEVER from what I can see this only syncs up once a day. Ideally I'd like this to happen either more often (say hourly?) or on-demand. Otherwise I'm basically waiting up to 24hrs before deciding whether to report my phone as missing or not.
Any ideas?
nb. realise their might be some people that have privacy concerns around this area - I can understand these, however for me this is a useful feature I'd elect to use so all good!
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The phone finder feature cost $5 per use, so you may not want to use it so much...
Actually, I thought that MyPhone premium features are a one off fee?
I've tried to get it to work on the HD2 but havent been sucessfull. Could you post wether or not it works for you in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=594032
Thanks
Nagrom Nniuq said:
The phone finder feature cost $5 per use, so you may not want to use it so much...
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LOL - ideally I'd never need to use it at all! - however a handy to have when necessary!

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