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Active Sync - Cant get it going.....Arggghhhhhh!!

Hello
Bought XDA mini s from 02 yesterday. Installed the softrware that came with the mini s.
Active sync installed, plug the usb cable to laptop and to phone and nothing happens. Laptop showing the device is installed and detected but no connection made to the active sync. The active sync icon just keeps on spinning and nothing happens.
So, uninstall and reinstall active sync (a number of times) and doesnt work. Installed the new version 4.1 from microsoft website (link provided on one of the thread here) and that didnt work either.
Getting really frustrated as I have tried everything, reboot laptop, pluggin usb cable to different usb ports on the laptop, switching phone off and on, etc.
Please help.
Andy

This can help you
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/help/activesync/default.mspx

Thanks a lot for the link, will take a look later.
First read is that it may be affected by my trendmicro software.
Will post how i get on later.
Cheers
Andy

Finally, after updating my virus software to allow active sync going through its 'path' the thing finally works. Thanks Carmi!
2 question:
1. after sync'd with phone, it has become very slow and crashes all the time i change program or something. why?
2. i have over 200 contacts on outlook, they dont seem to have sync'd over to the phone. any idea why. I only have whats on my sim card?
Thanks
Andy

did you mark to sync contact (on the PC)?
if yes - add a contact on the device - after Sync check if Outlook (on PC) have it?

You done it again, Carmi. It is working well now.
Cheers
Andy

I glad to hear that

[Q] USB cabel for magic

i have an old HTC magic ( 32a ) with a custom rom on it. Because i got my self an iphone 3gs i want to sell my magic now.
but before i want to put the original rom from HTC on it again.
my little problem is that i can find the usb cabel that came with the phone.
but i have an usb cabel i used for an usb hub that fits the mini usb in the phone.
Should i not be able to use this cabel to connect and sync my magic ( when i connect it to the pc, it finds the phone but only to be used as a storage device ) in HTC sync it´s not registered
Hope you can help me. and sorry if i put this in the wrong forum

any mini usb cable will work. i lost my cable that came with my phone months ago, been using a standard mini usb fine. although i dont use HTC sync, im fairly sure any mini usb will work, do you have another you can try?

i got an mini usb i use for to charge my headset for my ps3 could try that.
but dont understand why i can´t get htc sync to see my phone.
I have the newest htc sync installed so it should run fine on windows 7 x64 with out doing anything special or iam i wrong ?

hmm it should be fine.. but again ive never used htc sync... maybe look at there FAQ and see if there is no issues with win7 and sync.
talk to there customer support?? i really cant see it being the cable..
EDIT: ahh.. just read you are running a custom rom
i heard that people who run cyanogenmod cannot use htc sync, i believe it relies heavily on the htc framework which is pulled out of most custom roms.
sense roms appear to work fine however
my guess is thats your issue...

just gonna try a couple of things first and doing some research before i contact thier support
Will try the other cabel tommorow.

Standard USB cables have always worked in the HTC port. The exta side has pins for some kind of add-on (probably headphones or video) that current phones I don't even think use.

I've used the cable for charging my PS3 controller several times for my phone. Did you install HTC Sync after you plugged the phone into your computer the first time? If so you probably need to uninstall the drivers and plug the phone back in to let them reinstall with the HTC Sync provided driver.
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from what you guys say it should work then.
I just have to kick my pc then and see if that works

well since your running a custom rom it will be hit or miss
i know on CM6 htc sync does NOT work as it requires the HTC framework which is stripped from the rom
your best bet would be using a rom built off of a legit carrier rom, like one of the rogers rooted roms, or a sense rom as they will have the HTC framework in the rom
so it may work, it may not.... depending on what rom you are on.... so its not your cable...

atm iam running CM 4.2.14.1 ( it says so in about phone ) i know it´s an old rom.

[Q] Problem with HTC Sync and Copes Cyanogenmod (300111)

Hi together,
I am doing my first steps wit Copes GB232/CM7. It works perfect. But still one problem exists. I can't sync my HTC HD2 with my Windows XP SP3 PC.
The PC recognizes the phone with the known USB Windows sound and the phone also recognizes the PC. But there is only an option to activate the phone as an removable storage. I think there should be an option for HTC Sync on the phone.
Any ideas?
with regards,
Fabian

Sync only works with Sense based roms, so you're either gonna have to give up Gingerbread or Sense. I'm not much of a Sense fan, so I say keep GB and look into syncing your everything with Google. I've never used HTC Sync and I don't know its functionality, but I'm sure Google can do whatever it is you want, they've got some seriously powerful tools.

[Q] WMDC / Activsync will not detect phone

I've searched, debugged, tried this that and just about everything (I think)
At this point I can't flash any new ROMS to my phone(s), simliar thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794879
Phone info:
- Currently using the latest (which is a little dated) MDJ Gingerbread NAND ROM
- Windows does detect the phone, in the bootloader I can get 'USB' to appear
- I can load files in windows by mounting the SD card, it will charge via USB
- I just can't get WDMC/Activsync to detect the phones, at one point it worked fine, but I used the MDJ ROM for so long and now that I am finally trying to flash something else I'm stuck
I've tried:
-Different USB cables
-Different USB ports
-Different computers
-Different phones! (I have 2 HD2's)
-Different OS's (Win 7 x64 & Win XP x64)
-Unstalling/Re-installing WDMC/Activesync
-Uninstalling USB drivers, letting OS load them again
At this point I'm ready to throw in the towel, some other threads have mentioned a 'damaged usb controller' in the phone. I've used a iGo car charger on both of these phones and hate to think they are actually damaged.
Wanted to throw this out there before I start figuring out what my next phone is going to be - hate to ditch my HD2, but I am dying to get an updated ROM loaded
Any ideas??

if you are using android have you tried htc sync for android rather than windows?

I had HTC Sync installed at one point, but honestly didn't really troubleshoot much w/ it.
Hoping this is what I need - thanks

I have exactly the same problem. please let me know if and how you resolved it...

HTC Sync will corrupt Outlook's Contacts - at least it did a couple months ago (can't say if it's been fixed or not), confirmed by HTC, but they accept no liability for any of it.
Try MyPhoneExplorer - it does more than I need, but it syncs:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fjsoft.myphoneexplorer.client
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Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA Premium

MarkAtHome said:
Try MyPhoneExplorer - it does more than I need, but it syncs.
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Hi, myphoneexplorer works perfect. Do you have an exchange account via owa? Than just sync via internet.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App

Plz! See this thread! USB LOOSE CONNECTION!

OK! I have got 2 pcs win 7 and win XP! I have an ANDROID PHONE!
I have an XPERIA X10i.
This thread is important because many haven't noticed this problem or even bothered,I am about to share! many people with xperia x10i and other android phones face this problem!
THIS PROBLEM IS ABOUT LOOSE CONNECTION between Android phones and windows 7 pc!
WHY the **** I AM HAVING USB LOOSE CONNECTION?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
My phone has android 2.1 rom which i sony's original one!
I have rooted the phone now!
(I had changed roms many time android 2.2,2.3.....)
It seems that there is a bit incompatibility between android OS and windows 7!
The problem is that the usb drivers of android 2.1 and 2.2 is incompatible with windows 7!
When ever i connect my x10i with my pc by usb the connection goes loosen!
repeatedly notification shows Mount and unmount! Which is very annoying! VER.......VERY......ANNOYING!
I tried many stuff..I searched google.....windows forums..coustomer supports....! But I assure u people this is windows 7's problem!
sometimes my usb get connected but chance is 2% out of100%!
I herd there is a problem with SEMC_HSUSB(Sony Ericsson sa0101)
but android 2.1 worked fine for me on windows 7!
whereas my windows xp works fine with my x10!
I checked if my windows 7 has any problem in usb ports or software setting,but turned out to be just fine!
I searched google,in google some said x10i,galxy S,moto Droid also had loose connection in usb connection!
even my usb plug is fine!
there are few win7 which makes android run smoothly and some don't!
Well I am the one with not working one!
Can anyone help me out here!
is this a Kernel problem?
my windows xp and wndows 7 are genuine(original version) and also they r fully updated!
I need help!

have you ever thought it maybe a problem with something else??
i have connected my x10 with 1.6, 2.1 and about 4 different custom ROMS (again 2.1 or 2.2)...all connect perfect with all my pc's and laptops running win 7 ultimate (64bit) and win xp
try a different usb port / computer / cable
Also check your usb on the phone...it maybe loose
Have you tried it on a win xp machine??

I tried different ports but its problem with the software of kernel or any reason that i don't kno!

there could be a number of reasons...technology is wonderful when working....but a pain when its not!!
sounds like something might be conflicting but not showing as a conflict
If you plug other things in the same computer ports and they work ok then all i can suggest (and its drastic) is to reinstall windows and start fresh. That will get rid of any old corrupt files and software and you will probably find it will work.
I have never found anyone stating a problem with SE and windows

Have you ever though that you might have a faulty phone? Just call your carrier or se to see what they can do for you its an hardware issue. Lets hope all this will get sorted out for.you
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Go to Windows energy conservation settings and turn off power saving for every USB port that You have in Your PC. (set it to always on or something like that)
Problem solved Good luck !

I checked the phone! but turned out to be fine!
I tested on my friend's win7 which made it work smoothly!
THERE IS NO HARDWARE ISSUE! THIS IS SURE TO BE A SOFTWARE STUFF!

avikbellic911 said:
I checked the phone! but turned out to be fine!
I tested on my friend's win7 which made it work smoothly!
THERE IS NO HARDWARE ISSUE! THIS IS SURE TO BE A SOFTWARE STUFF!
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I think ur right on the software part, your software, your windows.... its not the phone being incompatible with windows 7 cause i have zero issues here. Like u said, u tested on ur friends win7 and worked smoothly...

avikbellic911 said:
I checked the phone! but turned out to be fine!
I tested on my friend's win7 which made it work smoothly!
THERE IS NO HARDWARE ISSUE! THIS IS SURE TO BE A SOFTWARE STUFF!
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Worked on friends win 7 which it worked
which boils down to the problem being on your pc
You can spend hours and hours trying to find the conflict or the problem why its not working or as said previously, format the pc, reinstall a fresh version of windows and should be ok (providing the USB ports on your pc work ok)

LOL! I have a 7TB HDD LOL!
LOL IF U TELL ME TO REINSTALL MY PC THAT WOULD BE EPIC ****!
can anyone give me a driver! lol any help out there?
LOL!

I have the same issue with my work computer but not my home computer. Not sure what the reason is but it's definitely annoying. Work computer has Vista, my home computer runs 7. I have two X10's and my work computer has never liked either one. For some reason it only happens when I am running the SE's 2.1.
Definitely sucks. I would attribute it to 2.1 and some computers. Luckily once connected to flash tool all is good and it doesn't disconnect while flashing.

its not as simple as giving you a driver...you need to find why its not working. When you plub in the usb it should install the driver.
If you dont wanna format then all i can suggest is uninstall the sony driver and hope when you install it next time it works
failing that i think you have 2 possibilities....
1> Hope that the 7tb hdd is partitioned!!
or
2> Stay good mates with your friend!!
Thats all i can suggest
Good luck...think you will need it!!

PLZ ANYONE HELP!but why does this software conflict happens!
Well I ran the troubleshooter(windows device compability) and it showed a problem of compatibility!
This usb is so sensitive if i even move the mobile 1 mm it will disconnect or just popup "MOUNT PHONE" AND "UNMOUNT PHONE" This is very much annoying!
well this ain't hardware problem but then why loose connection????
It is surely software problem but is it possible that software can make USB ports superduper sensetive???????
LOL! I can reinstall phone but I tried but not working!
I can also reinstall WIN 7 but lol I can't its a huge weight lol! LOL I have 7TB HDD and lol I have many thing in it!so i can't jsut reinstall!
So can anyone give me sony xperia x10i usb driver????THIS IS BLOODY SOFTWARE BUG!!!!
Though 1 weird thing I forgot to mention! The Weird thing is that FLASH TOOL,sony ericssion update, root kit tool and etc rooting software works and don't show any loose connection!
So I checked my SD CARD but SD card is fine! So....wat is it? Is it USB PORT SPEED stuff or software conflict??
but this problem is mainly seen in win7 so i guess win7 hates android! But why would people suddenly face this problem!
Yes before 1 month everything worked fine!but for this month my days r ****ed up!
I think the KERNEL OF ANDROID or WIN7's usb drive for android phones have some bugs!
well problem needs to be dected then lol we can find cure!
(I copy files from PC to my mobile very luckyly lol! sometims try to reconnect it 30 times repeatedly works though if I move the phone a bit it just get disconnected!
OK! so how about we get c\windows\system32\winusb.sys from win xp and put it iin win 7! lol I don't know wat could happen lol! but its a try but its lol risky!
this is usb setting for xp lol! but I don't kno if win7 and xp has same versio of USB dlls!

It's definitely not Windows 7 that's giving it issues. Sorry to say but it's the computer. I'm not sure why it happens but it happens to my work computer running Vista but not my windows 7 home laptop. Don't know if there is a fix though. But as long as flash tool works who cares right? Mounting works fine when you mount it right? It's just the beginning issue when it disconnects, but once connected you should be good.

Hey do u have PC companion installed? And check to see you have USB debugging enabled. My phone did the same thing. I fixed it by enabling USB debug
Sent from my x10 on gingerbread

Try a live cd of ubuntu.. see if connects on that..
try a different cable on that machine.
dont try both suggestions together.. lol try the live cd, and if that works, reboot in w7 and try a different cable. I've had issues where it connects on the data side but doesn't charge out of my laptop..

sopdogg said:
It's definitely not Windows 7 that's giving it issues. Sorry to say but it's the computer. I'm not sure why it happens but it happens to my work computer running Vista but not my windows 7 home laptop. Don't know if there is a fix though. But as long as flash tool works who cares right? Mounting works fine when you mount it right? It's just the beginning issue when it disconnects, but once connected you should be good.
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I checked the usb ports they r fine,I tried my other phone (nokia N8) it works fine! lol! but I think its the software which leads us the loose connection!
my plug can't be the problem cause it works on other pcs!

kswiencki said:
Try a live cd of ubuntu.. see if connects on that..
try a different cable on that machine.
dont try both suggestions together.. lol try the live cd, and if that works, reboot in w7 and try a different cable. I've had issues where it connects on the data side but doesn't charge out of my laptop..
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LOL OK! but hope this works!

avikbellic911 said:
I checked the usb ports they r fine,I tried my other phone (nokia N8) it works fine! lol! but I think its the software which leads us the loose connection!
my plug can't be the problem cause it works on other pcs!
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My bad. I think it's a case of SE's 2.1 not playing well with some computers. Unfortunate that we are going through the same issue. I'm glad I'm only experiencing it with my work computer.

sopdogg said:
My bad. I think it's a case of SE's 2.1 not playing well with some computers. Unfortunate that we are going through the same issue. I'm glad I'm only experiencing it with my work computer.
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LOL! dude......so am i left 4 dead! XD!
I NEED SOME Software or I shud use custom roms!
and **** sony for not releasing Ginger Bread 2.3.4!
now it is set up to be in august!
though lol even I am not sure if android version would fix it or not! lets give it a try!