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I am having major problems installing TT3 on my new XDA 2i, it keeps coming up with an issue about not displaying correctly as it was meant for an earlier version of ppc and then wont load, it also has t versions of the gps software on it that I cant get rid of the icons from the programmes menu.. Can anyone help or tell me how they got round the problem please.
Thanks.
Please can you explain your problem in more detail. Thanks
It sync's and transfers files but they do not extract when loaded onto the XDA, all I get a pop up box (twice) that says that there may be display problems as I am using a newer os then ttn3 etc.............., Then when you look in the windows folder and select ttn3 it says no application associated with the file. The GPS programme installs, but then if you uninstall you get left with the icon for the gps prog. left in the programmes folder (I now have 2 icons in that folder). Hope that makes it clearer.
try doing a hard reset ,,but backup first with sprite ,, and see if that helps ,dont worry about that message it will always come up about not being able to display
Ok, Will try that. Is it best to load TT3 on before restoring?
no backup first incase it doesn't work ,then you can always go back to your old setup and get back any lost info
Hi All,
I am considering upgrade from 1.6.7.1 to 2.16.9.101. The only think that still hold me is backup of my sms messages.
My question is - Is there are way to back up sms messages without any backup SW (e.g. spbBack etc.)?
I know from Outlook that it holds all its mails in single file, which I can just copy to DVD and after fresh install import. I suspect that it should be the case with Pocket Outlook as well. And as long as SMS are part of Pockect Outlook, they should be kept in the same file. Where is that file and can I replace it after new ROM installation?
Thanks in advance
helo there, brother.. am here with a solution for ur problem and yet, another question aswel..
u can use jeyo mobile companion 1.1 to backup all ur sms's.. i use this to backup my sms if i hardreset my fone or reflash my rom.. really useful software.. hope this helps..
now heres my question, jeyo mobile companion doesnt allow me to back up sms's in folders, ie, i have a specific folder in my inbox for the sms my girlfriend sends me.. but wen i do the backup with jeyo mobile companion, it does not backup the msgs in the folder.. i'l hav to move the msgs to the inbox folder b4 i backup and after i restore them, i hav to move them bak to folders.. so i wud like to kno an application that would backup sms and folders as well.. thanx in advance
Well,
Your proposal is solution, however not exactly into the direction I am looking for... jeyo usage means that I have to use third party SW to backup my SMS messages and restore them afterwards.
So let me repeat what I want to do:
1. Take from my PPC file where all my SMS are stored (using file explorer and Active Sync);
2. Save this file to my laptop;
3. Flash ROM;
4. Replace new, empty file created by fresh Pocket Outlook on PPC with mine.
If somebody can tell me how to perform that sequence it will be really appreciated,
Thanks in advance
I guess they are in the root of the mobile device.. one of those .vol files maybe? You could try these files. (After you've secured your sms-messages with a third-party program of course - as a temporary solution)
Yes, I thought the same. Unfortunately I am not able to copy any of those files (cemail for instance). I have got the message "Cannot copy "cemail". There has been sharing violation. The source or destination file may be in use."
I suspect that this file is already locked by some system applications running. Any ideas are welcomed,
Regards
angel1st said:
Yes, I thought the same. Unfortunately I am not able to copy any of those files (cemail for instance). I have got the message "Cannot copy "cemail". There has been sharing violation. The source or destination file may be in use."
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I have the same problem. angel1st, how did you manage to get around this problem?
regards...
angel1st said:
Hi All,
I am considering upgrade from 1.6.7.1 to 2.16.9.101. The only think that still hold me is backup of my sms messages.
My question is - Is there are way to back up sms messages without any backup SW (e.g. spbBack etc.)?
I know from Outlook that it holds all its mails in single file, which I can just copy to DVD and after fresh install import. I suspect that it should be the case with Pocket Outlook as well. And as long as SMS are part of Pockect Outlook, they should be kept in the same file. Where is that file and can I replace it after new ROM installation?
Thanks in advance
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With spb backup you can backup only your contacts, E-mail and SMS messages if you want to, works great. I have mine backing these up every night in case of crash.
I found if you use the file explorer in the mda to copy everything to a mini sd card you overcome the "sharing violation" error.
I want to try summiters new 2.3 rom, however, i have been flashin my cingular 8125 about 3 times a week, and im sick of setting it up from scratch each time. is there something out there or can you tell me what files i need to back-up to maintain settings for:
-what speed dials are assigned
-voice dials i have saved
-my tcpmp settings
-my browser cookies so i dont have to relog in to all my porn sites
-my settings for what alert tones to use and when to use them
is it possible to back any of that crap up and restore it after a new flash? thanks pimps!
Bah, no responses. I was hoping that there was a "backup my settings" app
WELL if you are using the same rom version each time which idont think you are. then spb backup is the way to go
i mean it costs a little and you can backup your sys data as well as your settings txt msgs and **** like that. Now if you upgrade to a different rom version everytime then its not likely that you will want to back up system data as it could screw up your wm5 and then you have to reflash again.
theres also sprite too but never tried it
tried spb and it doesnt work that great. it almost works perfectly but it doesnt hmm i might retry it tho cuz i think you can specify what **** to backup
http://www.spritesoftware.com/
I've got SPB too, but I've never reflashed. Under the Custom Backup you can choose 4 things-PIM, Tasks, Email & System Data. Does anybody know if it can use everything but the "System Data" setting to restore the PIM, tasks & email after a ROM upgrade? Would it save the registry changes too? Thanks.
twisted_trees said:
I've got SPB too, but I've never reflashed. Under the Custom Backup you can choose 4 things-PIM, Tasks, Email & System Data. Does anybody know if it can use everything but the "System Data" setting to restore the PIM, tasks & email after a ROM upgrade? Would it save the registry changes too? Thanks.
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yes u can restore the 3 things but not the registry because it is saved on the "System Data" portion of the backup.
and gizm0luvsu is correct if you restore from a full backup it will revert the rom [os] to the one u made de backup regardless of the rom you have currently.
You can backup your voice tag database between hard resets by copying the file CommandModel1.bin found under the windows folder to your pc or to the memory card. After rom upgrade copy it back to your windows folder and all your voice tags are back!
Create backup of windows\start menu - most programs that are on the storage card dont need a reinstall.
Create copy of pim.vol in the root directory of the device - contains contact and appt information. After flash change the new pim.vol to pim.vo and copy and paste old pim.vol (use total commander or gsfinder file explorers for this) and soft reset and you will have info back.
Create backup of windows\favorites - for all your internet favorites.
That will make restore a bit quicker than otherwise.
thanks meschle, thats what i was looking for!
Is it possible to create a *.reg file like you would in windows that can just be executed on your device importing all you registry changes. I'm not talking about a full backup...only a file that says change this value, change that value, add this dword, etc.
Possible?
Yes you can use the export function of phm reg editor (or others) of the keys you wanted to save and restore them later.
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I've searched the forums and google for an answer, and haven't found one:
I've gone to the PHM website: http://www.phm.lu/products/PocketPC/RegEdit/
Went to download, but I don't see a version for the OMAP processor and/or Windows Mobile 5 (WM5).
I tried using their MSI windows installer version, but when it launched ActiveSync's Add / Remove programs, PHM wasn't listed as an available application to install.
Which version do I download for use on the 8125?
Thanks, Mike
this one:
Thanks Dark, works like a champ, or rather like a registry editor champ
hi all -
i knowwhat pim.vol is for, and trying to find out what's the role of other PIM's:
i'm trying 2 do some manual backup's etc etc things: reply appericiated:
mxip_initdb.vol = ???
mxip_lang.vol = ??
mxip_notify.vol = ??
mxip_sysem.vol =?? (espcially intrested in this one)
palmVol.vol = ??
and what info WMPInfo.xml contains? (i'm trying 2 copy on desktop and open it but getting error tat file cant open labh labh labh)
thanks bunch
smashfaq said:
hi all -
i knowwhat pim.vol is for, and trying to find out what's the role of other PIM's:
i'm trying 2 do some manual backup's etc etc things: reply appericiated:
mxip_initdb.vol = ???
mxip_lang.vol = ??
mxip_notify.vol = ??
mxip_sysem.vol =?? (espcially intrested in this one)
palmVol.vol = ??
and what info WMPInfo.xml contains? (i'm trying 2 copy on desktop and open it but getting error tat file cant open labh labh labh)
thanks bunch
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The only help i can provide is on the last issue. Get a file manager like TotalCommander and copy the file localy (in the device). Then you can use ActiveSync to copy the file to your PC as the new copy won't be a system file any longer
WMPInfo.xml is probably Windows Media DRM information to compliment WMP10.
thx for replies - got new problem now:
i 'm flashing my device from last few days to see which WM6 will work best- i always use pim.vol file 2 restore my contacts (jsut copy it on root); while doing it 4th time, i came to strange issue; my contacts are not showing up ; i press contact buttons and it flash for a sec and then gone; although all of call history is showing up, but i cant see my contacts directory
ne idea y this might b happening?? i dont wana flash one more time just for this issue.
do i need pimvol.vol file along with pim.vol?? (although i always used jsut pim.vol and it showed me alll of my contacts)
help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sounds like the database got corrupted, that happened to my appointments and when one notified me it sent me over 900 alerts before stopping and wouldn't get out of endless notify-repeat-crash-notify cycle.
when db is corrupted >>>then>???
neonkoala said:
Sounds like the database got corrupted, that happened to my appointments and when one notified me it sent me over 900 alerts before stopping and wouldn't get out of endless notify-repeat-crash-notify cycle.
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How'd u fix this database corrupt issue neo k? i'm still having same problem; pim wont work on aku 3.3 or crossbow ROM's, but if i flash to 2.26 Tmob rom then it's fine; and showing me all of my contacts, call histrory, appointments etc.
I tried this thing with sbp backup file but same issue. wont work on crossbow or aku3.3. i cant add new number either. whenevr i try, the screen flash for a second and thats it.
any idea>>anybody???
THanks
smashfaq said:
How'd u fix this database corrupt issue neo k? i'm still having same problem; pim wont work on aku 3.3 or crossbow ROM's, but if i flash to 2.26 Tmob rom then it's fine; and showing me all of my contacts, call histrory, appointments etc.
I tried this thing with sbp backup file but same issue. wont work on crossbow or aku3.3. i cant add new number either. whenevr i try, the screen flash for a second and thats it.
any idea>>anybody???
THanks
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hehe, it's not a corrupt file but a difference in format. When moving from an AKU version to a higher you risk that. It's like wanting to use a word document from Office 97 in Office 2003 (without backwards compatibility)
It happened to me once when i moved from AKU 1.x to AKU 2
mestrini said:
hehe, it's not a corrupt file but a difference in format. When moving from an AKU version to a higher you risk that. It's like wanting to use a word document from Office 97 in Office 2003 (without backwards compatibility)
It happened to me once when i moved from AKU 1.x to AKU 2
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so what you did back then mestrini? ~ dnt tell me that you punched everything manually for AKU2~
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so what you did back then mestrini? ~ dnt tell me that you punched everything manually for AKU2~
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yep
i didn't bother much with contacts since i don't have much friends (kiddin' ) but it cost me a great deal to loose all the appointement's history
smashfaq said:
so what you did back then mestrini? ~ dnt tell me that you punched everything manually for AKU2~
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The answer is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=291568
Cheers,
.Fred
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dotfred said:
The answer is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=291568
Cheers,
.Fred
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THANKS FRED_ I was about to post it that it's been resolved using your backup tool atlast (although it wasnt working in the beginning for some reason); although it was not that automated (means that contacts/log/appointments get backed up in separate file but hey!!!!! it works; and worked lke charm..even retained pics associated with contacts)
so thank you once again...for everyone replies and help;
~officially running crossbow now w/o ne error..or so they say ~
Yeah, thanks for the tip FRED . Now i know i can move on safely to AKU 3 whenever i need it
Hi guys,
Can you help me?
I synced my T-mobile Vario 3 for the very first time with Outlook 2003 on Windows XP. Done the usual install and plugged in device. The sync wizard appeared and ticked all PIM info contacts calendar ect ect - it stated that all was synced and connected. Went into outlook and no info was there. Disconnected and checked the partnership on the phone and noticed only files were ticked as an option to sync. Re-plugged the device into the PC and said syncing and it wiped my device of all my contacts and calendar entries. Its like the partnership removed options from the phone partnership after first contact was made and when I disconnected contacts and calendar became unticked in the options and second connection deleted them off the device. I see this happening with WM6 devices, this is happening quite regular on my friends MDA touch plus. Any ideas on this guys?
hmm did u do a pimbackup on ur phone before syncing? cuz if u did u can always restore it back to ur phone...and outlook shouldnt delete any contacts...play around with the settings
The settings on activesync are defaulted to put whatever you have on your computer onto the device.
I use Vista so its a little different, but you need to go into settings and make sure you have activecsync to replace items on the computer and not on the device.
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Thing is there wasnt anything on the PC to begin with, its like the partnership that was set on the wizard didnt take because when I disconnected the device and checked the partnership on the device after I lost everything Contacts and Calender and tasks changed from ticked to unticked on its own. So when I reconnected it wiped the details off the device because they were unticked as this is what happens if you untick an option in the partnership and re-sync. However i never unticked these, it happened on its own, decided to replicate and it happened again tonight.
Always backup "pim.vol" before doing anything!
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Thing is there wasnt anything on the PC to begin with, its like the partnership that was set on the wizard didnt take because when I disconnected the device and checked the partnership on the device after I lost everything Contacts and Calender and tasks changed from ticked to unticked on its own. So when I reconnected it wiped the details off the device because they were unticked as this is what happens if you untick an option in the partnership and re-sync. However i never unticked these, it happened on its own, decided to replicate and it happened again tonight.
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And that is why I never use outlook!
Next time, before experimenting with anything make sure you copy the "pim.vol" file located in the root directory of your device, that is the file that contains all your contact and calendar info!
Then if something like this happends again you can just copy the file back to the device and do a soft reset, and all your contacts and calendar info will be back!
Also the file is only about 3 to 400 kb so it is really no sweat to copy!
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Thing is there wasnt anything on the PC to begin with, its like the partnership that was set on the wizard didnt take because when I disconnected the device and checked the partnership on the device after I lost everything Contacts and Calender and tasks changed from ticked to unticked on its own. So when I reconnected it wiped the details off the device because they were unticked as this is what happens if you untick an option in the partnership and re-sync. However i never unticked these, it happened on its own, decided to replicate and it happened again tonight.
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And that is why I never use outlook!
Next time, before experimenting with anything make sure you copy the "pim.vol" file located in the root directory of your device, that is the file that contains all your contact and calendar info!
Then if something like this happends again you can just copy the file back to the device and do a soft reset, and all your contacts and calendar info will be back!
Also the file is only about 3 to 400 kb so it is really no sweat to copy!
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Thats a great idea - I didnt think of that - are tasks part of this file also? One other thing - Do I copy the pim.vol file onto the PC or put it somewhere else on the device such as documents folder on the MDA?
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Thats a great idea - I didnt think of that - are tasks part of this file also? One other thing - Do I copy the pim.vol file onto the PC or put it somewhere else on the device such as documents folder on the MDA?
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I am not sure if the tasks are a part of that file, have to test that first
To be sure I would recomend you to save at least one copy of the "pim.vol" file to your PC, that way if something should happend to your device you still have it!
Also, you can copy the file to other wm5 and wm6 devices and get all your contacts to that device too!
It is a much quicker way of transfering contacts to othe devices then to copy one contact at time! And all your contact pictures is imbeded in the "pim.vol" file, so you will still have the contact pics without having to copy the pics too!
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Mmmmm... Just tried that - Went to Start>File Explorer>My device seen a file called pim without a file ext around 648k it allowed me to copy it to my documents on the device - then tried to replace it after deleting all contacts off for an experiment and got the following error when trying to copy the pim file back to where it was. Cannot copy pim access is denied - Be certain that there is enough free storage memory, that the destination is not write protected or not in use.
Any ideas?
Cheers
herrlip2000 said:
Mmmmm... Just tried that - Went to Start>File Explorer>My device seen a file called pim without a file ext around 648k it allowed me to copy it to my documents on the device - then tried to replace it after deleting all contacts off for an experiment and got the following error when trying to copy the pim file back to where it was. Cannot copy pim access is denied - Be certain that there is enough free storage memory, that the destination is not write protected or not in use.
Any ideas?
Cheers
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Oh yes, that will happend becouse windows is using the file!
What you need to do is to simply rename the "pim" file to something else, let´s say "pim1" then you can try it again!
Remember that you have to reboot your device before you can see the contacts again!
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Is there anyway I can transfer that file to my PC so I can hard reset the device and then transfer it back to the PC or is my only option is to copy it to the memory card for safekeeping so I can wipe the device and then restore the file?
herrlip2000 said:
Is there anyway I can transfer that file to my PC so I can hard reset the device and then transfer it back to the PC or is my only option is to copy it to the memory card for safekeeping so I can wipe the device and then restore the file?
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As I mentioned before you can copy the "pim.vol" file to your pc, then you will be able to restore it if you have to format your device and even copy to another device so you can have your contacts there too!
Also "pim.vol" holds all your contact pics, so you dont have to take new pics again or even copy the pics if you only use them as contact pics!
You can copy the file using activesync or if you have a card reader you can copy the file to your memory card and to the pc from there!
Hope this helps!
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Thank-you guys for all your responses - you've all been very helpful