Can anyone give me any tips in preparing for this eventuality? I don't even know whether I should sync from the PC side or the Mac Side preferably. I guess if Syncing on the Mac side,,there might be a preferable program? Or is it all better handled better on the PC side. And syncing from the PC side not be as good as syncing from a pure PC system. Any comments, good or bad would be great. Thanks
for syncing with mac there's missing sync but i would just get an exchange account, then you can sync data with the exchange over wifi/3g.
for the pc side i would stick with xp.....easier and less problematic for flashing compare to vista, although ppl have done it successfully with vista, and ppl have also been unsuccessful with xp. but if you dont want to even bother with windows, you can just flash through your microsd card
Amongst other things, I have BBconnect that I have been using with my XP,Would I be able to keep using BBconnect on Office Mac, or just keep using as you said my whole PPC operation on XP and Microsoft office?
There's also Syncmate.. it seems to work for contacts/appts.. that's all I use it for (the beta and free edition). It supports much more sync functionality in the paid version.
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ok, just upgraded to a xda mini s and have also purchased an intel mac.
having absolute nightmares trying to get the two to sync. i've tried pocketmac and missing sync.nothing works. I love the phone but if I can't sync, then it's useless to me. I cant even copy my contacts etc from my old xda because the mini doesn't have xbackup and takes mini Sd card.
Help! wot can i do?
Have you tried the alpha version of missing sync?(2.5.10a) - it works, but I'm having problems with my calendar - it wants to modify things when I syncronise which I haven't changed. back up all your data first - address book & ical. I have no experience of entourage as I don't use it.
failing that, as you have an intel mac, install boot camp & windows xp sp2 and then you can sync all. works well & windows runs very fast on my 20" iMac. I prefer OSX though!
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Have you tried the alpha version of missing sync?(2.5.10a) - it works, but I'm having problems with my calendar - it wants to modify things when I syncronise which I haven't changed. back up all your data first - address book & ical. I have no experience of entourage as I don't use it.
failing that, as you have an intel mac, install boot camp & windows xp sp2 and then you can sync all. works well & windows runs very fast on my 20" iMac. I prefer OSX though!
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Whats the point in booting to windows on a mac other then to say you can do it...wouldnt you be better off with virtual pEEcEE?
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MikeProcter said:
Have you tried the alpha version of missing sync?(2.5.10a) - it works, but I'm having problems with my calendar - it wants to modify things when I syncronise which I haven't changed. back up all your data first - address book & ical. I have no experience of entourage as I don't use it.
failing that, as you have an intel mac, install boot camp & windows xp sp2 and then you can sync all. works well & windows runs very fast on my 20" iMac. I prefer OSX though!
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Whats the point in booting to windows on a mac other then to say you can do it...wouldnt you be better off with virtual pEEcEE?
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You would if it were a PowerPC powered mac, but virtual PC don't work on an intel mac.
I have some hardware & programs that don't work on a mac, that work on my iMac booted up under windows xp.
And yes, I can do it!!!! (so I have!)
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let's keep this dialog going. it's great to see MAC talk on this forum. so far i've had NO luck sync'ing with my Powerbook G4. any one have luck doing any of the ROM upgrade?
i'm on T-Mobile in the states.
whalien
I'm using Missing Sync on G5 Quad with my Wizard. I'm also using USBSwitch, on the device, to sync via USB. Works very well when syncing with Entourage and iCal. It also mounts my PPC directly on the desktop for easy browsing. I used to be a PocketMac guy when I used my h6315, but Missing Sync is much better and it works with WM5.
Speaking of Macs. Has anyone seen an Apple-esque, brushed steel Today skin that works in BOTH portrait and landscape views. The one I have now does not work in landscape.
I'm using missing sync 2.5a10 and have issues with iCal. I have to input all new appointments in iCal, because if I let them sync with each other all sorts of amendments go on, even if I have not made any changes on my iMac or vario. Address book seems ok.
The other thing also is that to get the Vario & mac to talk I have to shut down missing sync, then open activity monitor, force quit all missing sync references, restart missing sync the connect using my vario. Then it will connect usinbg Bluetooth.
Where can I find USBswitch?
Just found USBswitch. works like a dream! soooo much faster than Bluetooth!
There's a thread going strong on this already:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=51236
Ok, what's this USB switch? where do i get it? how does it work?
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Ok, what's this USB switch? where do i get it? how does it work?
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do a search for USBswitch on this forum & you'll find it.
I found the USBswitch thread confusing. when i googled it, i ended up at this site for the handspring treo. is that the same software that would work with my mini S?
There is a thread called USBswitch in the wizard forum on this site.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=48251&highlight=usbswitch. scroll down to the bottom reply and download the USBswitch-ppc.zip. I couldn't do it on a mac, so I had to use a pc. - like many programs which come in zip form.
hi guys,
I use my own laptop on our works network. I have Activesync on the laptop and can sync my XDAIIs with the laptop no problem.
however, as all our email and calendar information is stored in "Public Folders" in Outlook (on our network somewhere I guess?) , I want to be able to sync my work diary and email across to my PDA, and back again - I only go into the office a couple of days a week, so it'd be great to effectively carry it around with me.
However - Can't do it!
I don't know a great deal about the information that might help you, but my laptop uses XP Pro SP2, and MS Office 2003, and work uses MS Exchange Server.
Sorry if this is a cr*p explanation, but if you think you can help, ask ANYTHING you want!
Thanks in advance!
Steve
Hi There,
I am the proud new owner of a T Mobile Mda Vario II. So far I love it, I have gotten my email set up etc. The only problem I have is that I am a avid user of Microsoft Money 2005. Now on my PC I am running Windows Vista Home Basic edition. So when I try to install a program to my Vario which should allow me to keep track of my Microsoft Money accounts the installation tells me I have no Microsoft Money installed on my PC to Synch with. I am using the lastest release of Synch centre etc. So I don't know what the answer is. I was hoping some of you nice people on here might be able to help me out
how about some more info like what app you are trying to install what version of WMDC are you running the more info the better
It's microsoft money for the pocket pc. It ran perfectly when I had windows xp on my main pc with my other pocket pc. Since having windows home basic the program won't find the main program on the pc therefore I cannot synch my vario with the pc.
@quietgirl: WMDC = Windows Mobile Device Center. Try looking into that and re-read austinsnyc's response.
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It's microsoft money for the pocket pc. It ran perfectly when I had windows xp on my main pc with my other pocket pc. Since having windows home basic the program won't find the main program on the pc therefore I cannot synch my vario with the pc.
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Checkout the MS uk money newsgroup....
http://www.microsoft.com/communitie...677-5c10-45c7-bfdb-9b2b021c4979&lang=en&cr=US
Many people have reported issues with Money for PocketPC on WM5 devices. MS only support it on Wm2003 devices, but some users say they have it working fine on WM5. Hopefully someone in that newsgroup can help you.
Thanks for the advice. just thought I would post back what i've tried. none of the ppc programs will synch properly so I tried a trial version of sbf finance I think its called. after synching it quadrupled every entry in my money program on the pc. I have opted not to bother now. but just wanted to say thanks for the advice.
Good Afternoon to all,
Quick background info. I have a Touch HD successfully syncing with Windows XP SP2 & ActiveSync in my office, and also Vista Ultimate 64bit SP1 with mobile device manager (or whatever the inbuilt version is called ) at home.
The sync between all three works flawlessly and more than happy with it and have always got access to a working up to date calendar.
However there is one difference, when my phone is sat in its cradle connected via USB to my home PC (vista) it will sync but also allow data connection so, although not really required, it will continue to check for emails, update stocks etc etc. When I am in my office (XP) and try and use anything with regards to connecting to a data connection as listed above, it will not, displaying unable to connect on the weather/stocks tab, or just error in emails.
Any ideas how I can get the XP machine to do what I get with the vista machine? the only way i am working around it at the moment is on the XP machine unticking allow USB connections, removing and re-connecting phone and then it does not connect to ActiveSync and allows a data connection. This works but not the greatest way to do things as have to remember to do the reverse to sync it back again.
Sorry to go on for a bit but wanted to get in as much info as possible in the hope someone may be able to help with my dilemma.
Regards
Jody
Hi Jody,
Is your ActiveSync (on Windows XP) the latest available version ?
Have you checked that all settings are the same on both computers ? (well, as Active Sync is different from Mobile Device Manager, some settings are not called the same).
As a side note, how did you manage to sync your HD with Vista 64 ?
There are so much people complaining it doesn't work.
Did you use the standard v6.0 version "Windows Mobile Device Manager" that is already available in Vista, or did you upgrade to v6.1 ?
Cheers.
When it's synced at home, your Touch HD is using your computers internet connection to update stocks, weather e-mails etc.
When it's synced at work, your device is trying to use your work's internet connection, and failing. Your employer is more than likely not allowing the internet traffic. Do you know if you use a proxy server to connect to the web at work? Do you have unrestricted internet access or is there a firewall?
I do not know enough about how Activesync passes your internet connection to your device. Perhaps someone else knows whether or not this traffic is port 80 and whether or not Activesync automatically uses Internet Explorer's proxy settings, as it is not a global OS thing. Your mail will be pop3 or imap, which are not port 80, in which case the connection to your mail server may be blocked by your employer.
phonatrep - I sync my Touch HD with Vista Home Professional x64 fine straight out of the box, although I think I downloaded the latest WMDC from Microsoft because it does not come bundled with Vista AFAIK.
All the settings are correct, however we do have a rather strict internet firewall running through a proxy. Although I have unrestricted internet access, webmail access is blocked across the board, I am wondering if this is whats stopping me getting emails etc. As an interesting addition, the weather and stocks will update, just cannot use internet or receive emails.
As for syncing with Vista, I have Vista Ultimate 64bit and downloaded the device manager from the microsoft site as didnt find it as part of the original OS. As far as I remember did not hit any problems, other than me pressing wrong thing on the phone and syncing a complete delete of all contacts... oops! has worked perfectly ever since.
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As for syncing with Vista, I have Vista Ultimate 64bit and downloaded the device manager from the microsoft site as didnt find it as part of the original OS.
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Could you please tell me if you use the device manager v6.0 or v6.1 ?
It seems that's part of the trick to make it work.
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I sync my Touch HD with Vista Home Professional x64 fine straight out of the box, although I think I downloaded the latest WMDC from Microsoft because it does not come bundled with Vista AFAIK.
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Same question, WMDC v6.0 or v6.1 ?
That would be very kind of you, sorry to bother you with that stuff
Thanks !
Anybody ?
That would really help me to know if that's WMDC 6.0 or 6.1 that really works for you on Vista 64 bit.
Thanks !
Am at work at the moment but will have a look tonight for you and let you know.
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Am at work at the moment but will have a look tonight for you and let you know.
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Thanks a lot !
Just wanted to give some feedback too. I am also syncing with Vista x64 and XP x86 without any problems. I checked and am using the WMDC 6.0 on Vista, never had any problems since the very beginning.
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Just wanted to give some feedback too. I am also syncing with Vista x64 and XP x86 without any problems. I checked and am using the WMDC 6.0 on Vista, never had any problems since the very beginning.
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Thanks for the feedback !
That's strange I hear a lot of people using WMDC 6.0, which is the one included as factory default in Vista.
There is a 6.1 version that allows to use Windows Mobile 6.1, so I will need WMDC 6.1, but I haven't found anyone using WMDC 6.1 with Vista 64.
I have spent a lot of time searching all forums I know.
I still haven't found anyone successfully using WMDC 6.1 with Vista 64 bit.
(it seems everybody use v6.0)
Is there someone here that uses WMDC 6.1 in Vista 64 bit ?
Thanks !
Ok, I now have WMDC 6.1 installed on Vista 64 bit.
I can sync my HTC Touch HD without any problem.
Please note that I followed this procedure :
-Boot as administrator.
-Install Outlook 2007.
-Reboot as administrator.
-Install Outlook 2007 Service Pack 1.
-Reboot as administrator.
-Install WMDC 6.1 (without the phone connected)
-Reboot as your standard user login.
-Connect the phone to the computer, using the USB cable.
Please note that Microsoft documentations are not consistent about whether or not you need to connect your phone "before" or "after" you install WMDC 6.1.
On some documentations Microsoft says "before", on others Microsoft says "after".
Well, I choose to connect my phone "after" WMDC 6.1 was installed and computer rebooted, and it worked.
Maybe people had problems because when they connect their phone, the default Vista WMDC 6.0 installs a driver for it, then WMDC 6.1 comes and have trouble replacing that driver by the new one.
Hi,
we are currently using active sync to sync a couple of mobiles with MS Exchange 2007 (via UMTS). We also do the same thing with our customers mobiles but with Exchange 2003. Unfortunately we do not use the standard port numbers to connect the mobiles via active sync because our network administrator becomes a total basketcase when using Microsoft standards over the internet .
Anyways... is there any chance to get active sync to work without using the standard ports in Windows Mobile 6.5? I know that it didn't work with previous versions. Symbian and iPhone OS on the other hand do work under the described conditions. So there should be a way
Bastian
Anybody?
During the weekend I did a complete search through the registry of a HTC P4350 with a custom WM 6.5 ROM but there was nothing which was at least close to a custom active sync port...
Won't work on custom ports
Use VPN tunnel and then sync with port 80 or 443
or buy iPhone (my.domainname.com:9999)
That's what I assumed but thanks anyway.
I already thought about the VPN solution but since we're using a Cisco VPN with RSA token authentication, that won't be that user friendly
I actually own an iPhone which works perfectly with MS Exchange and a custom port but one of our customers thinks about buying a HTC HD2. So he might have to get rid of the idea... too bad MS
This does look bad for droid
For all the talk of droid using Linux and being customizable, it's crazy you can't even enter a corporate or Exchange port. I used an iPhone and set them up fine for work, works great. You can synch calendars and contacts if you want. On replies it pulls work contacts while keeping them separate since I don't want the contact sync with my personal. You can even navigate email folders, real business class stuff. The droid doesn't let you enter an exchange port, just checks standard ports then throws an error. There are apps you can get that let you enter a port in but none of them seem to see any folder but the inbox. In a world of security issues and choices, this makes droid email less customizable and therefore less professional for the corporate exchange user, and I'd think the opposite, that the iPhone would be the strict one that didn't give options to do what you need.
This would be a very big obstacle to business-class use. This is over a year old. Is it still an issue with Windows phones too? It's an issue on the droid as of 03/2011. On the iPhone, when the automatic exchange setup fails, you manually enter the server with your open port number like serverort and bingo, awesome synch and Exchange integration. I didn't even know other phones couldn't do this, and I'm not sure if it's a Windows Mobile issue too or just the droid.
Is it possible that Windows and Android phones can't do this, while iPhone and Apple have the options to make non-standard secure Microsoft Exchange ports work correctly out of the box?