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Using XDA II with a PC

I was just wondering if there is any software available that allows you to use and control your XDA II via a PC by connecting it with the cradle. Or, is ActivSync the only way? It would be good to be able to save my contacts, sms/mms, notes and loads of other stuff

if you mean controllering the xda from the pc then ms have a free tool which let you control the pda
if you mean synch then there are many
http://www.google.dk/search?client=...=da&q=pocketpc+sync&meta=&btnG=Google-søgning

Yes, would like to control it. Do you know what it's called?
thanks :wink:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=28941&highlight=remote

weird glitches after installing activesync

installed activesync that came with my xda exec yesterday. it synced once and i was able to browse the files on the pda from my pc.
but now however, it won't sync, just says connecting on the pc end and no syncing logo in the status bar on the xda. upgraded to activesync 4.1, but still the same problem.
also, i can no longer bring up the phone screen, i can make calls from the contacts list and receive calls, but the phone screen no longer pops up (sound still plays after clicking the phone icon thou).
only got the xda yesterday and set it up into personal mode, installed clearview pdf reader from the cd.
no other changes.
any ideas?
does soft reset erase all your documents and contacts?
thanks.

Do a soft reset and the problem will be fixed.
Tip: XDA EXEC runs faster with less glitches in BASIC mode. Thought I mention it !

No, a soft reset will not erase any of your data. I would certainly start there. Do you (or a friend) have another PPC device to connect to your computer to see if A/S will work with that device?
I would think that since you just go it yesterday, today would be a good day to do a Hard Reset (if the above does not fix it). Chances are good you will wind up doing one anyway, so do it now to avoid further frustration and before you have a bunch of programs and data loaded.
Just my .02

Forgot to mention, soft reset doesn't erase anything, its like rebooting your PC.
Hard reset DOES erase, so be careful of this one !

i've just soft reseted it and now the phone screen works.
i changed the size of the icons and after the soft reset, they were back to normal. was this the cause of the phone screen problem?
i don't have another ppc around, but i can connect to my pc via bluetooth and transfer files both ways but not sync.
is there anyway to view/add/change the files on the xda without syncing/bt ie using the cable and windows explorer?
i don't expect to be emailing much from the xda, so is there any benefit to syncing?
i'll be doing a hard reset soon, the xda went into personal mode before i had time to read up waht the different modes did in the manual.
wifi & bt work very quickly thou, which is nice.

Don't know about size of icons thing as I haven't tried it.
The sync functionality doesn't just sync email, it does sync your calendar, notes , tasks and contacts too. It also syncs files for you.
You can set it so it syncs just the stuff you want it to sync including non (during setting up your sync just tick what you want synced or untick everything to sync nothing).

is there anyway to view/add/change the files on the XDA without syncing/bt ie using the cable and windows explorer?
i've had to soft reset the xda again as the phonepad was playing up again.
i'm going to hard reset into corporate mode, what do i need to save beforehand?
reading from another forum, i see that i have to save mms settings (done) and 3g settings (don't know where they are). anything else?
regards,
haroon.

is there anyway to view/add/change the files on the XDA without syncing/bt ie using the cable and windows explorer?
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Do you want to never Sync or only when you choose ? If never Sync when you installed ActivSync it gave you wizard to configure what you want syncing, here you could have unticked everything.
i've had to soft reset the xda again as the phonepad was playing up again.
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I kept getting that in Personal Mode, since changing to Basic mode I don't get the problem anymore. To change to Basic mode , click on your start menu then Programs then Install type.
Reading from another forum, i see that i have to save mms settings (done) and 3g settings (don't know where they are). anything else?
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I have never used corporate mode before so I don't know. I did come across another post on this forum which had all the settings for corporate mode listed. Try doing a forum search for setup.

got it running in corporate mode now, all seems so good so far.
still won't sync thou, doesn't get past the connecting stage.
i'm going to try reinstalling activesync from the cd and uncheck everything from the setup wizard.
i'll post the results a bit later.
thanks for the info linux!

Have you checked your personal Firewall (and/or XP's built in Firewall) as this will prevent ActiveSync making a connection..
These are the entries in mine:
Control Panel > Windows Firewall > Exceptions Tab
1. ActiveSync Application
2. ActiveSync Connection Manager
3. ActiveSync RAPI Manager
4. ActiveSync Service
If you click on the first one > Change Scope
Choose (*) Custom List
Entry: 169.254.2.0/255.255.255.0
This is set the same for 1->3..
The 4th option requires Port 26675 open on TCP
As I understand it, ActiveSync 4.x creates a TCP/IP connection similar to a TCP/IP network connection so a Firewall can screw things up a treat.
Might also be worth checking in your TaskManager list for the following executables when you startup ActiveSync:
1. WCESMgr.exe
2. wcescomm.exe
3. rapimgr.exe
These relate to the executables that are setup in those 1-3 services in Firewall Exceptions.
Hope it helps..

contact to pc ?

How can i take my contact to pc from phone?

activesync and outlook and sync
will add all your contacts to outlook

alvi_jameel said:
How can i take my contact to pc from phone?
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Dear.....best option for Sync is Jeyo Mobile Companion 2.1...
u can sync everything to comp by this soft...as Nokia PC Suit...
contacts...Sms...settings....everything....
even u can send sms via computer by this soft using phone.
its simply the best

hksin1988 said:
Dear.....best option for Sync is Jeyo Mobile Companion 2.1...
u can sync everything to comp by this soft...as Nokia PC Suit...
contacts...Sms...settings....everything....
even u can send sms via computer by this soft using phone.
its simply the best
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But its not free

Addicted2xda said:
But its not free
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so is there any software like the champion 2.1 which is free so far as u know ...?

How to move contacts from mobile to Office Outlook?

I have all my contacts on my phone and i want to move them to the computer. Im afraid if i connect the phone to the computer it will synchronize with the empty outlook and delete all my contacts from the phone. How do i move the contacts? I cant do it via Bluetooth.

cooney said:
I have all my contacts on my phone and i want to move them to the computer. Im afraid if i connect the phone to the computer it will synchronize with the empty outlook and delete all my contacts from the phone. How do i move the contacts? I cant do it via Bluetooth.
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hi Cooney,
you can try using iMobileTool Windows Mobile Backup Suite.
It allows you to backup both contacts and SMS from windows mobile to computer - Backup contacts and SMS into Text file format(.txt file).
I would backup your contacts in a .txt file via your HD and then transfer that file over to your PC, when you connect your phone via USB, make sure you select the Disk Drive radio button to avoid having ActiveSync immediately synchronise with Outlook. Then access your Removable Disk from My Computer and transfer the file over to your PC from there.
Hope this works.
Best Regards.

cooney said:
I have all my contacts on my phone and i want to move them to the computer. Im afraid if i connect the phone to the computer it will synchronize with the empty outlook and delete all my contacts from the phone. How do i move the contacts? I cant do it via Bluetooth.
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When you first establish an Activesync connection to your pc, it asks if you want to merge phone and pc, replace phone details with pc or pc details with phone. Choose either the first or last option (first is better for future sync's)

The iMobileTool Windows Mobile Backup Suite sounds like a good idea but it costs too much. I discovered that i could change the settings before it synced my contacts, so now i have it connected to the computer but still no way of moving my contacts from the phone to the computer. Are there no free ways of doing this?

Activesync is free. Did you not read my post?

ClydeB1 said:
Activesync is free. Did you not read my post?
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To cooney's credit, I didn't see you mention it was free either...lol

cooney said:
The iMobileTool Windows Mobile Backup Suite sounds like a good idea but it costs too much. I discovered that i could change the settings before it synced my contacts, so now i have it connected to the computer but still no way of moving my contacts from the phone to the computer. Are there no free ways of doing this?
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Yes. That's the annoying thing, iMobileTool Windows Mobile Backup Suite as you will have to eventually have to pay for the software. However, if it makes any difference, you can download it from the link provided above, and use it's Free-Trial offer - allowing you to only backup the first 20 contacts/SMS.
EDIT: you might want to try Turbo Contacts Backup. It's free but it's requirements state it is only compatible with Windows Mobile Pocket PC 5 , 6 , 6.1... try it out and hopefully it will work with 6.5.
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Regards.

ClydeB1 said:
Activesync is free. Did you not read my post?
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Sorry, i did miss your post...
But when I connect my phone it starts the Windows Mobile Device Center because I have Windows 7 and I cant find the settings for what you describe there... Maybe im stupid...

cooney said:
Sorry, i did miss your post...
But when I connect my phone it starts the Windows Mobile Device Center because I have Windows 7 and I cant find the settings for what you describe there... Maybe im stupid...
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Hi again Cooney,
First off, you are not stupid. Things are only easy when you know how.
Try this:
In WMDC on your PC, go to Options -> Settings and choose the setting to merge items on the desktop.
Hope this helps you out dude,
Best Regards.

Mastoid said:
Hi again Cooney,
First off, you are not stupid. Things are only easy when you know how.
Try this:
In WMDC on your PC, go to Options -> Settings and choose the setting to merge items on the desktop.
Hope this helps you out dude,
Best Regards.
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Cant find it... this is the settings that I see: http://stashbox.org/761677/WMDC.JPG

cooney said:
Cant find it... this is the settings that I see: http://stashbox.org/761677/WMDC.JPG
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Okay, my fault. I am using you as a guide as I don't use Windows 7 or WMDC
What you will need to do is delete your WMDC partnership (both on PDA and PC) and next time you try to sync your device to the PC with the USB cable, you should be given an option to merge your items or opt to replace all items.
Regards.

Outlook on android?

Can i do this.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

yes you can

Outside of manufacturer provided solutions (like HTC Sync, maybe Kies if you can get it to work correctly) and third party applications, no.
Android doesn't support Desktop ActiveSync/WMDC and you can't drag/drop Outlook data to USB Mass Storage.
Best thing to do is move everything to Google or Sync this data to the phone using Exchange ActiveSync.