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Help – newbie with connectivity problems with my Mac

I just got this phone (HTC Wizard/MDA VArio) as a free upgrade and I spent hours last night trying to hook them both up so I can simply transfer files from one to the other. I couldn't get them to link.
Are they compatable in terms of just transfering files? I was hoping to sync the address book, calender, etc
I have done a search on this forum for things relating to Macs but I'm a bit confused with some of the topics. As you can see I'm a total novice and not very technical so I was wandering if anyone can help me out in terms of easy straightforward answers?
I'm quite familiar with Macs but I've never used PC's/windows before so if I don't get any help I may need to return this phone
Cheers in advance

To my knowledge there is not presently a way to sync the MDA with a Mac, unless of course, you have an Intel-based Mac and Bootcamp installed with a copy of XP.
In time Pocket Mac or the Missing Sync will have a menas of syncing them.
Up to this point I've been transfering my phonebook via bluetooth a few contacts at a time. This is only a temporary measure and a poor one at that.

kroc_kroc said:
I'm quite familiar with Macs but I've never used PC's/windows before so if I don't get any help I may need to return this phone
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Don't panic. The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 5 is worth looking at. It is at alpha version 9 as of this message, and it will allow you to at least get the address book to your phone. That is a huge help.
http://www.markspace.com/testing/MSWM25_alpha.html
You can use Bluetooth to send and receive files... it works like a champ... though I'm on the Cingular 8125, so ymmv.
You can send CAB files via Bluetooth to install software. Some silly developers distribute .exe files, and those require some special attention (Open them in VPC, the find the CABs and send the from the Mac via Bluetooth. )
Anyway, don't send it back just yet! We're close.

zerologic said:
kroc_kroc said:
I'm quite familiar with Macs but I've never used PC's/windows before so if I don't get any help I may need to return this phone
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Don't panic. The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 5 is worth looking at. It is at alpha version 9 as of this message, and it will allow you to at least get the address book to your phone. That is a huge help.
http://www.markspace.com/testing/MSWM25_alpha.html
You can use Bluetooth to send and receive files... it works like a champ... though I'm on the Cingular 8125, so ymmv.
You can send CAB files via Bluetooth to install software. Some silly developers distribute .exe files, and those require some special attention (Open them in VPC, the find the CABs and send the from the Mac via Bluetooth. )
Anyway, don't send it back just yet! We're close.
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Have you used Missing Sync? I have not but have heard mixed reviews -- most leaning on the negative.
I've used PocketMac and early versions messed up my address book beyond repair. In all fairness that was the original release version. More recent versions have worked perfectly.
Regardless, neither PM or MS have Windows Mobile 5 support as a stable product at this point.

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Have you used Missing Sync? I have not but have heard mixed reviews -- most leaning on the negative.
I've used PocketMac and early versions messed up my address book beyond repair. In all fairness that was the original release version. More recent versions have worked perfectly.
Regardless, neither PM or MS have Windows Mobile 5 support as a stable product at this point.
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I'm using Missing Sync 2.5a9 now... the alpha version, with my Cingular 8125. I'm giving it some leeway, it is alpha after all. My address book, calendar data, and tasks are all in tact.
I have no experience with PocketMac, so I can't speak to your experience with it.

that sounds promising. do you need a copy of missing sync to get the alpha?

shockdaddyd said:
that sounds promising. do you need a copy of missing sync to get the alpha?
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Yes, and I took the risk ;-) Just be sure to read the mailing list archives before you plunk down the cash... the process is much better with a9, but it still isn't perfect.
The bottom line though is that I have all of my data on my 8125... and that rocks.

hmmmmmm....
so, on your report, i purchased missing sync. the v.2 version installed without issue. i then upgraded to the alpha and now the app won't start up -- it pops up on my screen then disappears. did you have that problem?
i've been perusing the support pages but can't find a solution.

i should rephrase that...the app starts up then quits, as in dead.
looking through their site i must say they have the worst documentation i've seen in recent years.
i've tried dumping the plist files and that doesn't seem to help.

shockdaddyd said:
i should rephrase that...the app starts up then quits, as in dead.
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Interesting. I did not have that problem... and I don't remember that being an issue at all on the alpha mailing list. Here are the archives:
http://lists.markspace.com/mailman/listinfo/missing-sync-winmobile-testing
The developers are pretty active on it.
I'm on a PowerBook G4 1.67 17"... what are you on?

zerologic said:
shockdaddyd said:
i should rephrase that...the app starts up then quits, as in dead.
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Interesting. I did not have that problem... and I don't remember that being an issue at all on the alpha mailing list. Here are the archives:
http://lists.markspace.com/mailman/listinfo/missing-sync-winmobile-testing
The developers are pretty active on it.
I'm on a PowerBook G4 1.67 17"... what are you on?
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yeah, i thought it was strange. perhaps it's on my end.
i'm on a powerbook 1.25 15". if i can't figure it out i'll try again later on my dual g5 to see if i have better luck.
thanks for the reply and the link.

Having problem installing software on HD

Hi
Having trouble trying to install software onto my Touch HD. Started off trying to install Isilo, so just thought it was just that it was not compatible, but tried more programmes and all the same. Anyone else had this problem?
Regards
Bigmaz

Maybe you should take a look at this :
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Software

Yup, seen that list, tried various ones and no luck. Isilo is actually in that list, thats how i seen it was compatible with the HD

Just switched my phone off and then on again and all the programs started installing, very weird...... I have had a Windows Mobile for years but never seen this. Ah well, its fixed now

bigmaz said:
Just switched my phone off and then on again and all the programs started installing, very weird...... I have had a Windows Mobile for years but never seen this. Ah well, its fixed now
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Sounded like your standard Windows fix. i.e. turn your phone off & then on again! Solves so many problems....lol

Windows Live Messenger Version 11 [REQ CAB]

hello everyone,
i've see a Version 11 of the Windows LIVE programm at my marketplace, but if i install it only version 10.7 will be installed.
On Microsofts Page i can only download version 10.7.
Has somebody a version higher than 10.7 on his device?

Seeing the same thing with facebook.
Which forgot to change the version number in the actual app (though it looks no different).
BHut I installed 11 windows live, and it still says 10.7, but it is 11, because it looks completely different.

before they "released" the 11 version a version named 10,9 was at the marketplace
i don't understand microsofts logic

Be careful installing 'latest versions' thinking they are better. The latest desktop version of MSN is *horrid*.

You mean version 2009?
Whats "horrid" about it? The layout, the backgrounds, the ability to actually change more of it without plugins like messengerplus?

The 10.7 version has annoying bug. If I disconnected from my network without signing out, it impossible to sign in again. I got a message that i'm already signed in... Does any one know how to fix this ?

liamR said:
The 10.7 version has annoying bug. If I disconnected from my network without signing out, it impossible to sign in again. I got a message that i'm already signed in... Does any one know how to fix this ?
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i have seen a similar bug... and occasionally my messenger goes completely wild... like it says its connected but it is not and i cannot sign out... Whenever that happens, i have to soft reset

I cant find this messenger anywhere, could someone please post the .cab. Thanks

fpar said:
I cant find this messenger anywhere, could someone please post the .cab. Thanks
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It's on the marketplace. Just do a search on the word live.

tsttse said:
i have seen a similar bug... and occasionally my messenger goes completely wild... like it says its connected but it is not and i cannot sign out... Whenever that happens, i have to soft reset
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I wish that I could solve it with SR, but I think that the server still see me as connected and there is nothing I can do from the PDA.
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It's on the marketplace. Just do a search on the word live.
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Not all users see the same content on the marketplace, it depends on your region.

liamR said:
Not all users see the same content on the marketplace, it depends on your region.
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Yep, and I don't know who's region it's on, so I'd suggest someone searches

Managed to get a copy of the 10.7.0600 WM Live
Hehe, managed to extract the latest Windows Live client 10.7.0600 (dated 30/12/09, NOT for smartphones) off Marketplace.
Enjoy

hi there, this version is even on my german hd2... since i get it...

DJg450 said:
hi there, this version is even on my german hd2... since i get it...
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It's not actually the same version as the one on the device. It appears to be another faux-pas on the part of Microsoft (they recently updated the facebook app, but not the version number!)
I installed it earlier and it's a much nicer version. Just hope I don't come across the bugs mentioned earlier!

i have reinstalled it, on the german hd2 it is the the same version... (got the x1, too, und there it was update... the fonts are now bigger an so on...

TouchPal Keyboard for Windows8

Hi Folks,
No sliding input in Windows8 is really crappy and boring!
No smart prediction for typing in Windows8 is stupid!
Take this! Next generation input For Windows!
http://youtu.be/X2rcVjtUaYE
TouchPal official website: www.touchpal.com
Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/touchpal
Facebook: TouchPal

When will it be available?

That looks really slick.
Will this just be available on both windows 8 and windows RT?

I'm interested. I used to have Touchpal in the WinMo 6 days. It was a great keyboard back then. Truly revolutionary.
Sent from my Windows 8 device using Board Express

I see it is avail for download has anyone tried it yet?? http://www.touchpal.com

trying it now.it's really buggy but in any case it's a good start

theboundless said:
trying it now.it's really buggy but in any case it's a good start
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Have you gotten it to work

It doesn't consistently work, sometimes just fails to pop up completely leaving only the stock keyboard

theboundless said:
It doesn't consistently work, sometimes just fails to pop up completely leaving only the stock keyboard
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Where did you find an English version? Won't give me that option on install.

MLT2004 said:
Where did you find an English version? Won't give me that option on install.
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I saw it mentioned somewhere else that even though English is not a set up option it is still the default language after set up.

Yep, you are correct it will default to English... but on my Asus 400 didn't work at all. Changed all the preferences and could not get swipe or word prediction to work.
Guess it's still in it's infancy.

windows RT
i wish someone told me it was only windows RT...would have saved me a lot of time!
i hope someone gets this going for windows 8 PRO!

dean56 said:
i wish someone told me it was only windows RT...would have saved me a lot of time!
i hope someone gets this going for windows 8 PRO!
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Where did you see only RT, even Engadget mentions the Pro.
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where?
well i installed it and i can definitely say it didn;t work on the pro!
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and when you get ready to install it has corupted letters..... it's not meant for PRO...trust me. if it was on the PRO it would be in the store and all over youtube!

If it was for RT, you wouldn't even be able to start the installer on the Pro (or any other x64 PC). I very much doubt the current version can run on RT, in fact. It may (or may not) be buggy on x86 / x64 (not "PRO"; that's nothing but a portion of the term used to identify a specific model of x64 PC), but it's certainly not "only windows RT" as you claimed. Oh, and a Store version wouldn't really work at all; you couldn't run it with the desktop or any other Metro app.
I'm guessing it's just a mistake you made (wrong language selected or something). The mistake might be caused by a bug in the software, but given that you apparently don't understand the difference between RT and Win8 on x86/x64 (not "PRO") at all, I'm pretty sure you don't understand the nature of the problem either.

It's a horribly buggy app, I suggest against anyone using it. It crashed Explorer right after installing, and it causes any app that you type 'C++ word word' into to crash while it's running. Not only that, but it forcefully sets itself as the current keyboard every 30 or 45 seconds, even if you manually select the stock keyboard. This behavior is behavior I would expect from a virus more than a seemingly professional piece of software.
The installer also doesn't seem to have an English installer, I had to rely on 3 semesters of high school Spanish to get through it. It also defaults to what appears to be Chinese.
But, as far as it goes on RT, it's a WPF app with a native C++ helper dll, it won't run on RT, now or ever.

Does not run
I admin installed v. 1.3 on Windows 8.1. When I install I only checked "English" and it has an error message "C:\Program Files\CooTek\TouchPal\keyboard\TPKeyBoard.exe A referral was returned from the server." I clicked OK and continue. After it was installed I try locate those execute files and run as admin. All I get is the "A referral was returned from the server error" Not sure whats going on... maybe a connection problem?

tomcklam said:
I admin installed v. 1.3 on Windows 8.1. When I install I only checked "English" and it has an error message "C:\Program Files\CooTek\TouchPal\keyboard\TPKeyBoard.exe A referral was returned from the server." I clicked OK and continue. After it was installed I try locate those execute files and run as admin. All I get is the "A referral was returned from the server error" Not sure whats going on... maybe a connection problem?
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Have you figured out a solution by chance? I'm running into this now myself, and have no more ideas for a solution. A suggestion of another swipe styled keyboard would also be an appreciated, alternative, answer!
Thanks.

InScribe
zirquel said:
Have you figured out a solution by chance? I'm running into this now myself, and have no more ideas for a solution. A suggestion of another swipe styled keyboard would also be an appreciated, alternative, answer!
Thanks.
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I still couldn't get the Swype works on touchPal Keyboard. However there is another one called InScribe. I have not tried that yet. here is the link that describes the 2 keyboards:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/2-windows-8-swype-like-touch-keyboards-tested/

zirquel said:
Have you figured out a solution by chance? I'm running into this now myself, and have no more ideas for a solution. A suggestion of another swipe styled keyboard would also be an appreciated, alternative, answer!
Thanks.
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Did you ever use the keyboard offline? If no, then you've got the answer

Missing drivers

Hi, I'm trying to resurrect my HTC Shift but I can't find the drivers online anymore. Does anyone have them and want to share?

Check your inbox.

Flanimal said:
Check your inbox.
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Thanks. Wonderful. You made my day.

jdavidgea said:
Thanks. Wonderful. You made my day.
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Please where do you find the drivers? Can you tell me?

Flanimal said:
Check your inbox.
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Please where do you find the drivers? Can you tell me?

I'm about to bring back my htc shift too... anybody in 2020 with any luck installing windows 10?

I ran with Windows 10 until recently, but had to give up on it as it was too bogged down by background updates and telemetry. If you can turn everything off it should be usuable, but I reverted back to WIndows and decided to use my Shift as a permanently offline retro machine.

Flanimal said:
Check your inbox.
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Your sir, are the BEST.
Cant make touchscreen work
Only in SnapVue

johnybigode said:
Your sir, are the BEST.
Cant make touchscreen work
Only in SnapVue
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Don't worry, the touchscreen will eventually work in Windows 7&10 eventually, you just have to keep faffing. Once it works, it keeps working forevermore.
I can't remember the specifics, but I would recommend to keep doing the following in no particular i.e. random order:
install "VistaECDrvV"
install Intel VGA Driver
Install "TouchScreen"
run resolution changer exe (or change the resolution from the shift control centre)
If you keep trying the above and have no joy, you may have more luck with the Sherry graphics driver, which seems to be more sophisticated (it allows Flight Simulator X to run!)
At some point it might start blue screening, but just keep doing the above in various different order and eventually all will be well. If necessary boot into safe mode to undo whatever caused the bluescreening and try a different order.
The fact that the touchscreen is working in SnapVue shows that there is no hardware issue.
It will eventually work, but how much time you want to spend trying is up to you.
Which OS are you running by the way? I'm running Windows 7. Windows doesn't work with the wifi driver without further faffing, covered elsewhere in this forum, but I can point you directly to it if need be.
Good luck and have fun, and if the fun stops, stop!