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Looking for Symbian like contacts

I'm looking for a contacts replacement which is like the one in Nokia Symbian phones. By this I mean:
* The option to have the contacts listed as "First name, Surname" (instead of the other way around)
* The option to add more then 1 Mobile number, email address or other data per contact. With symbian phones you can just select add data and then add another mobile number or whatever when you please.
Breaking compatibility with outlook doesn't matter to me.
Oh and an easy way to transfer all contacts from a symbian phone to the wizard would also be appriciated.

What I did to get al my contacts from my P900 (symbian) to my Wizard is this:
Sync all your contacts from your symbian device to Outlook (with the included symbian software) and then sync them all back with ActiveSync.
There is a plugin that lets you change your contacts from Last Name, First Name to First Name, Last Name.
You can also do something in Outlook to change this permanent, although I don't know exactly what, but I'm sure other XDA members know what I mean and they can tell it to you (and me)
I don't know how you can add more cellular numbers to 1 contact, I think you can manage fields for your contacts through Outlook, but your right, this is one of the things I miss on WM5, I used this option a lot on my P900.

Yes I know howto transfer all the contacts from Symbian to PPC, personally I just did "mark all" in the addressbook and then "send -> via bluetooth" which will send everything but the problem is that you won't get everything. I've got contacts with several phonenumbers attached to them and I only get the first one entered.
Do you remember the name of the plugin? I really do not care for outlook since I don't use it.

DaViD_BRaNDoN said:
phunkynutz said:
There is a free utility called 'FileAsFL' which adds a 'File as First Last' to the context menu in Contacts."
I can't remember who wrote it but if you google 'fileasfl' Im sure you'll find it.
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Someone over at Brighthand coded the "FileAs: FirstLast" Contact plugin"
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Taken from the last post of this thread...
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=400369
...and no I've not found the plugin yet either

I foudn this which gives you an extra option in the Contacts menu:
http://www.pdamobiz.com/forum/PDAforum_posts.asp?TID=37053&PN=97
Also I found this application which lets you add unlimited items to your contacts (breaks coptaibility with outlook)
http://www.inesoft.com/eng/index.php?in=addressbook.htm
Combine both and you have the desired result. The only thing you need todo is select "View -> File As" from the Inesoft menu.

GIR said:
I foudn this which gives you an extra option in the Contacts menu:
http://www.pdamobiz.com/forum/PDAforum_posts.asp?TID=37053&PN=97
Also I found this application which lets you add unlimited items to your contacts (breaks coptaibility with outlook)
http://www.inesoft.com/eng/index.php?in=addressbook.htm
Combine both and you have the desired result. The only thing you need todo is select "View -> File As" from the Inesoft menu.
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Where did you get that the Inesoft plug-in breaks Outlook compatibility?
Inesoft Website said:
ActiveSync
If you are going to replace your mobile device with a new one, no unique data like your own fields will be lost – it will be copied from MS Outlook via ActiveSync.
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The extra data doesn't show up in outlook 2003 on my computer, dunno about thesyncing to another device.

GIR said:
The extra data doesn't show up in outlook 2003 on my computer, dunno about thesyncing to another device.
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Open a contact in outlook (by double clicking on them).
Click on the tab "All Fields"
In the drop down, select "User-defined fields in this item" (if it isn't already selected)
Is the extra data there?

No it's not in the userdefined fields thingy. But on some contacts it shows the following on the general tab.
== start pim information ==
Phone:
[Mobile: *************]
== end pim information ==
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GIR said:
I foudn this which gives you an extra option in the Contacts menu:
http://www.pdamobiz.com/forum/PDAforum_posts.asp?TID=37053&PN=97
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Can you upload the fie, the link on the site isn't working at the moment. It is one of the things I miss from my P900 too... I'm slowly finding solutions to each annoying little thing I find, nearly there now. :lol:

Uploaded. See attachment..

You can find a couple of variations of FileAsFL at
http://discussion.brighthand.com/showpost.php?p=1062515&postcount=10. Varations such as "Company Name, Last Name, First Name" and "Company Name, First Name, Last Name".

Thanks :wink:

It doesn't work on my SPV, any tips?

dziegiel said:
It doesn't work on my SPV, any tips?
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Once you install the cab file, there are a few more steps you need to perform. So, since you didn't mention I have to ask.... did you follow these usage instructions as well?
"Usage:
1. Select the contacts you want to re-sort (tap and drag, press Ctrl on the soft keyboard and tap a range, press Shift on the soft keyboard and tap to select/deselect individual contacts, or press Ctrl+a on the soft keyboard to select all, etc.)
2. Tap Tools->File As: Comp L, F (or tap and hold on the selected contacts and select File As: Comp L, F from there)."

names in Contacts ?

hello, how to define to show names in normal contacts application
in order - First -> Last. My QTEK shows always Last - > First. I cant
find any option to change it.

Tap and hold on the name utill a another box pops up
Then i what i do is put the whole name in the frist name field how i want it dis played and it works, there may be another way as well

Have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=44809
You will have an option in the menu popup for a contact to store as First:Last.
HTH

if you're syncing with outlook you can set that as an option in the contacts page as well. sadly if you've got a bunch of contacts its going to take you a long time either way =\

Why not get.........
................Pocket Informant - You can then file however you like using the 'File as' option ?????
The default apps are pants IMHO - I can't believe MS supply such rubbish on a £400 machine but there you are..............................

Why not get.........
................Pocket Informant - You can then file however you like using the 'File as' option ?????
The default apps are pants IMHO - I can't believe MS supply such rubbish on a £400 machine but there you are..............................

New HD2 , 5 typically good questions

Hello,
i've bought 1 HD2 and i've 5 questions to ask. Some should have already asked & answered, i'll read the entire HD2 topics in some days .
1 - I can't connect to my home WIFI. HD2 finds my network, and my router accepts HD2 Mac address. And i've already entered the password (i could have mistaken the password). Now there's a "wheel" always "turning" (searching? for the wifi network). What can i do to solve this?
2 - What can i do to make a complete backup of HD2?
3 - It's very easy to HD2 activate phone connection for internet, how to control this?
4 - What program should i use to really close programs?
5 - This is the most annoying one. Synchronizing with Outlook 2007 (with Windows 7) isn't correctly functioning ...
I've made a "inbox\folder X" with e-mails before 2009, and the others e-mails are in the "inbox" or in folders ("inbox\folder(s) A... B ...") inside it.
The idea was too synch everything without e-mails received or sent before 2009.
Results: 1st time it didn't synch all messages in "inbox" and "Sent", 2nt time it did't synch "inbox\folder(s) A... B...", neither "sent" and its subfolders too.
What can i do to solve the problem? Or should i use any 3rd party software?
Regards

1. Recheck the p/w...?!
2. PIM
3. Know there are apps out there, cant recall any names.
4. Taskmanager - its already installed.
5. 3rd party only. Activesync cannot sync subfolders. Try Pocketmirror.

lrmmf said:
Hello,
i've bought 1 HD2 and i've 5 questions to ask. Some should have already asked & answered, i'll read the entire HD2 topics in some days .
1 - I can't connect to my home WIFI. HD2 finds my network, and my router accepts HD2 Mac address. And i've already entered the password (i could have mistaken the password). Now there's a "wheel" always "turning" (searching? for the wifi network). What can i do to solve this?
2 - What can i do to make a complete backup of HD2?
3 - It's very easy to HD2 activate phone connection for internet, how to control this?
4 - What program should i use to really close programs?
5 - This is the most annoying one. Synchronizing with Outlook 2007 (with Windows 7) isn't correctly functioning ...
I've made a "inbox\folder X" with e-mails before 2009, and the others e-mails are in the "inbox" or in folders ("inbox\folder(s) A... B ...") inside it.
The idea was too synch everything without e-mails received or sent before 2009.
Results: 1st time it didn't synch all messages in "inbox" and "Sent", 2nt time it did't synch "inbox\folder(s) A... B...", neither "sent" and its subfolders too.
What can i do to solve the problem? Or should i use any 3rd party software?
Regards
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1- Make sure you are typing the password correctly and that the access point is not filtering Mac Address. Make sure also that DHCP is enabled.
2- Download and install Sprite Backup on your mobile. You can find it on the Internet.
3- Make sure you disable the Auto update each application uses like weather, stocks etc.
4- Download the default Task Manager that will replace the HTC one. You will be able to close the applications by taping on the X at the top right corner.
5- Sorry I am not running Windows here so not much help.

Hi there. I'm equally new to this but found for question 4 to try this -
Navigate to Start/Settings then at the bottom select Menu/All Settings. Next click on System and scroll down til you see the icon Task Manager, now click & hold then let go ~ a window will pop up saying 'Move to Top'. Click on this and a copy of the Task Manager will be sent as the first item in the list when you next press Start.
This was copied from elsewhere so thanks to them and it works ok for me
Cheers........Mad Jock

Schooleydoo:
1 - i don't know what p/w stands for
2 - what is this software (/what site sells it)?
5 - Are you sure ActiveSync (*) doesn't syncronize subfolders? This is an error or a characteristic? Someone told me that this only happens because of compatibility problems with Windows 7 64 bits (which im using). Im going to try pocket mirror (*). Someone here speaked about PDASync, i tryed one version found on the internet... appeared C++ errors (something about "virtual functions"), and cleaned my caledar my luck is that i've done one backup imediatly before...
Xeon:
1 - i can verify DHCP in router, right?
2 - i'll try it, what is the difference between using a software like this an My Phone?
3 - Starting to use WM 6.5, don't know if i find all the places/tabs to disable (at least 3 i've disabled yesterday)
4 - From where do i download the default task manager and how do i install it?
Madjock:
4 - I've found precisely the same instruction and i'm using it. But if we can do it like on Windows it's better.
2 new questions (or not...):
- My phone is unlock. What is the difference between using 1.48 ROMs that HTC made available , running hardspl ou goldcard
- i'm constantly seeing a space error, my outlook e-mails made HD2 almost full...
-- could this be the origin of the active sync error that doesn't copy my inbox subfolders ?
---can i configure in outlook or in a 3rd party sw like pocket mirror (*) to use my 8gb card as a place to e-mails, to avoid using the HD2 internal memory?
TIA,
Richard

1 - check that you've entered your router password properly. Mine connects fine.
2 - PIMBackup backs your contacts up into a single file - it's a bit like MyPhone but not and online service, restores faster and backs up call logs too. Doesn't do other files. You can try SASHIMI too but that requries a bit of fiddling around to setup nicely. Once setup however it's quite good.
3 - the program's called NoData. or WMLongLife, as an alternative.
4 - default task manager is already under \Windows. Just look for exe something starting with "task"... I would suggest installing ShowCase 1.01b for closing apps instead. It's more finger friendly (wouldn't use the task switcher that comes with ShowCase though - it's nice but buggy imo). I actually use AEBPlus to assign longpress to the Windows key to bring up the default task manager - quite good.
5 - Check that you aren't running out of space in your Internal Storage on the HD2. HTC didn't leave much free space so if u have some massive emails I'd imagine it'll get full... however you should get a warning message when that happens. Which basically means you should either avoid syncing all your emails over to the HD2 or look for a way to sync emails onto your Storage Card. And Windows 7 uses "Windows Device Center" or something like that instead of ActiveSync...
6 - Hardspl isn't avaliable yet, but will allow you to flash any rom you like inc. custom roms. Goldcards allow you to flash Official htc roms of any language. If your phone is unlocked you should be able to flash 1.48 Rom of the same language as your current rom version without goldcard. Worth flashing since the 1.48 rom appears to give more free space than the 1.43 rom.
EDIT: Quick google of XDA shows a stack of links telling you how to redirect email storage to SD Card:
Registry edit method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1421033&postcount=3
Apps method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2317615&postcount=9

I had a similar problem with my HD2 when I first tried to connect it to my router but a soft reset fixed it (strangely). If you're sure your password is correct and your router isn't set to restrict access by MAC address then you could give this a try.

1. Sincerely, mine works fine. I'm using a router without password, but with MAC restrictions.
2. SpriteBackup / SPB Backup (don't remember if it's called as this) / PIMBackup
3. Modaco NoData will do the job!
4. You can download the default TaskManager to close the program while tapping X. Or you can use the HTC TaskManager (or eNatives Showcase) to close them after you've opened and backgrounded.
5. I never used the e-mail synchronization so I can't reply, but I'm sure that if you try to backup your data using PIMBackup, it'll backup all.

solution of xchange sync
lrmmf said:
Hello,
i've bought 1 HD2 and i've 5 questions to ask. Some should have already asked & answered, i'll read the entire HD2 topics in some days .
1 - I can't connect to my home WIFI. HD2 finds my network, and my router accepts HD2 Mac address. And i've already entered the password (i could have mistaken the password). Now there's a "wheel" always "turning" (searching? for the wifi network). What can i do to solve this?
2 - What can i do to make a complete backup of HD2?
3 - It's very easy to HD2 activate phone connection for internet, how to control this?
4 - What program should i use to really close programs?
5 - This is the most annoying one. Synchronizing with Outlook 2007 (with Windows 7) isn't correctly functioning ...
I've made a "inbox\folder X" with e-mails before 2009, and the others e-mails are in the "inbox" or in folders ("inbox\folder(s) A... B ...") inside it.
The idea was too synch everything without e-mails received or sent before 2009.
Results: 1st time it didn't synch all messages in "inbox" and "Sent", 2nt time it did't synch "inbox\folder(s) A... B...", neither "sent" and its subfolders too.
What can i do to solve the problem? Or should i use any 3rd party software?
Regards
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ad 5: YES, it syncs subfolders. go to Mobile Devices Centr on your PC, choose Mobile device settings - change settings of content sync - email - (wait for importing) - choose folders to sync.
Works for me with HD2, Win 7 Prof 32 bit. (basic settings is sync only Inbox, no subfolders)

Setting Up POP Mail

I finally got my HD2 today. I'm trying to set up a POP3 account. Two issues seem to exist:
1. There is no longer a setting that prevents mail from being removed from the server once it's downloaded. Is that now automatic, or is the setting somewhere else?
2. I'm setting up the outgoing mail server using a different account and password. (It's a long story, but necessary). While the settings dialog allows this, when I go back in and look at the settings, the setting is now checked to use the same account and password as in incoming server. Is it no longer possible to do this?
Thanks in advance.
-Bob-
Never mind. Figured both items out by using the standard Windows setup. HTC Sense seems to be missing some settings.

I was wondering the same

I was actually asking the same...
How do you get to the "standard Windows setup"?
In an other thread I read that there should be an "INBOX->Menu->Options" menu entry but this is missing on my HD2 or at least I can't find it... (German ROM but no Carrier Branding).
Any thoughts?
Cheers,
Thinman

you should use the Windows Application and not the HTC Sense Application. Click the windows hardware button and look for E-Mail among all the applictaion listed, you will have access to a lot more settings.

From the HTC sense mail screen, click
Inbox (left soft key) then menu - tools(scroll down to find) - options
to call up the windows options screens rather than the HTC ones. The differences are slight, but important.

Thanks a lot!
scroll down to find
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That was the keyword... I must admit I haven't thought of that. I assumed that the menu is just that long. From now on I always try to scroll first!
Cheers,
Thinman

HTML Email on HD2

Hi All,
Is there any way of getting full html support for email on HD2?
Cheers

Uhm... could you detailt up a little bit?
there is 100% full support of html e-mails on HD2...

I think he means, that embedded pictures are not shown instantly. Thats not a lack or bug its just for your safety because some kind of malware is using this way to srew you up
Therefore you always have to click on "show blocked images" or whatever it says....

Well actually, I really like that feature since I would find it rather bad if my phone would start downloading lots and lots of kbytes with information on bulky newsletters...
I never tried this, but it could help: try setting up a larger value for the maximum download limit: thus you can allow larger e-mail to be completely downloaded automatically.
I admit I've never tried this, since I am actually fond of the default 2KB maximum limit!
Good luck!

amang2205 said:
Well actually, I really like that feature since I would find it rather bad if my phone would start downloading lots and lots of kbytes with information on bulky newsletters...
I never tried this, but it could help: try setting up a larger value for the maximum download limit: thus you can allow larger e-mail to be completely downloaded automatically.
I admit I've never tried this, since I am actually fond of the default 2KB maximum limit!
Good luck!
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That doesn't change the default action of not downloading images. You still need to click the link to do that.

johncmolyneux said:
That doesn't change the default action of not downloading images. You still need to click the link to do that.
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You're wrong.
In the Message download limit combo box (drop down list), there are the following options:
- 2KB
- 5KB
- 20KKB
- 50KB
- All text, no pictures
- Headers only
- Entire message
Guess what happens when you select 'Entire message'...

If you use an Exchange accout, you'll have less options available. However, the 'Entire message' option is available, so no need to worry.
But if we got here, please keep in mind that Exchange 2003 doesn't offer HTML support across ActiveSync, with Windows Mobile (stupidity, I call it, for it works perfectly with iPhones!).
If you want HTML over ActiveSync, you should contact your server admin. and suggest him upgrading to Exchange 2007 (or even 2010 ).

amang2205 said:
You're wrong.
In the Message download limit combo box (drop down list), there are the following options:
- 2KB
- 5KB
- 20KKB
- 50KB
- All text, no pictures
- Headers only
- Entire message
Guess what happens when you select 'Entire message'...
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You're so sarcastic that it is annoying. Every time I've come across you on these forums you have to attack in a VERY sarcastic way. STOP doing this.
You said, "I never tried this, but it could help: try setting up a larger value for the maximum download limit" Have you now tried "setting up a larger value for the maximum download limit" in order to try and help the OP, or did you decided that you'd rather just try bashing me.
"setting up a larger value for the maximum download limit" DOES NOT DOWNLOAD THE IMAGES.
Stop being so rude - these forums have a lot of long-standing and very friendly users. The best way to get on in here is to try and be the same.

Sorry for any misunderstandings. However, did it help?

amang2205 said:
Sorry for any misunderstandings. However, did it help?
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Thank you - apology accepted. Let's forget about it now.
amang2205 said:
In the Message download limit combo box (drop down list), there are the following options:
- 2KB
- 5KB
- 20KKB
- 50KB
- All text, no pictures
- Headers only
- Entire message
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I can't find those options anywhere. Where are you getting that list?

I can't find those options anywhere. Where are you getting that list?
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Go to the Inbox of any accout -> click on the menu key (right soft) -> on the pop-up menu, select Tools>Options... -> choose an account to edit
Now, if you try to edit a GMail or Yahoo account (or probably any other account, except for the Exchange one), you can select Download Size Settings. You'll have the settings there.
For the Exchange account, when editing, click Next (on the Edit server settings screen), then Next again (on the User Info screen), then select E-mail, click the Settings button. You'll have there the 'Download size limit' option, just like in the other accout types.
Hope it helps!

This is a per account setting, the list in on the last page of the settings.
The same one where you decide if you want your mails in HTML or plain text format.
At leats that's where it is for IMAP and POP accounts (I don't have any hot mail account, and I don't sync my exchange accoubnt so I dont' know for these two)

amang2205 said:
Go to the Inbox of any accout -> click on the menu key (right soft) -> on the pop-up menu, select Tools>Options... -> choose an account to edit
Now, if you try to edit a GMail or Yahoo account (or probably any other account, except for the Exchange one), you can select Download Size Settings. You'll have the settings there.
For the Exchange account, when editing, click Next (on the Edit server settings screen), then Next again (on the User Info screen), then select E-mail, click the Settings button. You'll have there the 'Download size limit' option, just like in the other accout types.
Hope it helps!
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Yeah - found it now. I've got a hotmail account (you don't have this option on there, same as exchange accounts), and a gmail account. I found it in the gmail one. Thanks.

johncmolyneux said:
Yeah - found it now. I've got a hotmail account (you don't have this option on there, same as exchange accounts), and a gmail account. I found it in the gmail one. Thanks.
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I don't know it for sure regarding Hotmail, but you surely have it for Exchange!

amang2205 said:
I don't know it for sure regarding Hotmail, but you surely have it for Exchange!
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Sorry - my bad. I misread your post above.

how to view full (overview) email in one screen
Sometime we receive email in HTML format with some images, the email client does load them but can not view everything in one screen (if you know what I mean... it is like Opera to view full screen of a web page).
Is there anyway to tweak it to work this way? Rather than scroll to right and down. Afterall we can pinch to zoom in.