I knows its sortof a stupid question because windows products usually (seem) to only work with other windows products, but is there an alternative to activesync. Active sync is annoying because you cant close it, and everytime i plug it in it asks me to set up my outlook stuff. All i need is something to allow file transfer... not all of the contact/calander stuff. Also if there is one out there, is there one i can put on a usb drive so i can download/transfer files on any computer?
you can use softick card export
pizzaguy said:
I knows its sortof a stupid question because windows products usually (seem) to only work with other windows products, but is there an alternative to activesync. Active sync is annoying because you cant close it, and everytime i plug it in it asks me to set up my outlook stuff. All i need is something to allow file transfer... not all of the contact/calander stuff. Also if there is one out there, is there one i can put on a usb drive so i can download/transfer files on any computer?
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Why don't you just disable all the contacts and calendar sync in the setup when you connect the first time? You then can do your file transfer.
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1) I am tired that active sync synchorizes only ****. I mean, for example if i added a contact in the pda when i sync (pc over device) i lost the new contact. Is there any form (like in palm) to synchornize both at the same time and no overwrite one (item) over other (pc or device)?
2) Any way of use the pda only as an usb driver to put things in the pda withhout sync?
Tyvm.
1) look at your activesync settings, you can set which device would have priority in case of conflict. But in your case......it shouldnt delete case i dont think a new contact is a conflict, but check anyway.
2) wmstorage, but it doesnt work.......there's some tricks to get it to work, and some ppl have posted a working cab. search for it.
SOTI Pocket Controler Pro.
u will never use active sync again
just correct me, if i'm wrong,
but doesn't pocket-controller need active-sync to connect to your pda?
1) i sympathize. i've had many problems with activesync before, that i fondly call it activestink now. but check your settings, when i add something to my pda, activesync does manage to synchronize properly between my two devices.
2) if you just want to transfer files and install/uninstall programs, just delete all partnerships and connect as a guest. no synchronization, but as mentioned you can still copy/transfer files and add/remove programs.
It needs to use active sync the first time to install it on the device then the rest is the device activating it instead of active sync.
Yes, but thats one of the options. U could choose one of the other ways.
i used to have a Hermes but the screen got stepped on and so i upgraded my plan to the Kaiser, but i have a big problem. all my important numbers are on the Hermes. so i wanted to know if the LCD screens are compatible, can i just take the screen from my Kaiser and attach it to the motherboard of my Hermes long enough to put the numbers on my SIM? or should i just go pay some guy in hong kong on ebay the $60 for a new screen?
Thanks in advance
Can't you just sync the Hermes with the PC (no screen needed for that) and then sync the Kaiser?
u serious? just sync ur hermes with outlook and then sync ur kaiser...
outlook
i've tried that, outlook was never installed on my phone and for some reason it won't install now
You shouldn't need to install it on your phone, it comes with windows, it is the program that handles contacts and messages. what happens when you sync?
it asks what i want to sync and contacts is greyed out, it won't let me
U sure u have (office) outlook installd on ur PC ?
Had the same problem with sync with MS outlook, installd Office and problem gone....
Goodluck
i have office on my pc, and i'm trying to sync it with wmdc and my phone will not appear, i have the phone plugged in, and nothing
syncing should do it.. but if not, then no.. the kaiser and hermes have different screens.
Although, the WIZARD and HERMES take the same LCD, just not the KAISER.
use this http://www.mymobiler.com/
It will let you use the computer to see whats going on and u can use ur mosue to click on things.
Used it for the same reason u need it.
Good lcuk
I also had broken screen and used mymobiler to control the PDA from PCs screen mouse and keyboard.
If you are unable to install mymobiler through activesync, active sysnc at least lets you access the file system:
Copy a file called pim.vol to PC and then to new PDA,and there you have all your contacts,tasks, and appointments !
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it asks what i want to sync and contacts is greyed out, it won't let me
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Do you already have your contacts sync'd with another computer?
nope this is the only computer i have ever owned, besides my old commadore but we don't need to go into that
I got windows Vista, and i can't figure how to do nothing with the sync or the mobile device manager, its like it has no options for any of that.
how do i transfer my contacts that are now in "Windows contacts" to my Diamond ?
- also, appearntly i can't do anything with my vista, stuff just won't work, it won't sync (or i don't know how) any one has experience with this ?
I think im gonna go back to my iphone this phone is driving me crazy it's too complicated for a phone and it's annoying on top of all.
Thanks in advance.
Use the owner manual
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I got windows Vista, and i can't figure how to do nothing with the sync or the mobile device manager, its like it has no options for any of that.
how do i transfer my contacts that are now in "Windows contacts" to my Diamond ?
- also, appearntly i can't do anything with my vista, stuff just won't work, it won't sync (or i don't know how) any one has experience with this ?
I think im gonna go back to my iphone this phone is driving me crazy it's too complicated for a phone and it's annoying on top of all.
Thanks in advance.
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Sorry for my english, but I have the contacts sicronized with vista and XP my 2 notebooks.
For this I user the owners manual and resolve the problem. I dont remember how because i dont have problems. I change many times the room, and syncorized again without problems.
Carlos
but how do u sync ? using what software ? i see the device it says: connect in the mobile device center but there is no options there to choose what to do just shows that its connected.
and when i try to flash a rom it says im not synced
As far as I know (and from a quick Google search), it's not possible to sync contacts from Windows Contacts. Only Outlook's contacts are supported.
Wouldn't it be easier to sync your contacts via your Windows Live Messenger or Outlook? I have my contacts stored in my messenger contact list and when I sync it with Windows Live the same information is synced to my contacts.
But i can't sync at all, I don't have active sync or anyway to choose my device and click sync it ! .. ?
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But i can't sync at all, I don't have active sync or anyway to choose my device and click sync it ! .. ?
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Well then the first step would be to get ActiveSync. It's a free download from Microsoft (remember if you have Windows Vista or 7, get Windows Mobile Device Center instead).
The problem then is the fact that you don't have Outlook so you won't be able to sync anything. As VerusAmos said above, the best option if you don't have Outlook is to use the Windows Live contact sync. Of course, I'm not sure how this will help if you have all your contacts in Windows Contacts format.
It does seem pretty stupid to me that MS would just ignore people who don't have Outlook.
Having a problem here. I can't sync the TD2 with outlook. there's a error message when I try syncing which says, "Cannot sync with outlook profile you are using, because a different profile was previously set up or the profile is password-protected."
But I just installed my outlook so everything is default. I want to sync my contacts on my phone to outlook.
Anyone knows whats the problem? Thanks
I've exactly the same problem...
Anyone knows whats the problem? Thanks
anyone able to help? thanks
Try to remove the device in the PC's ActiveSync (dont know the english name for it, should be under File) and then reestablish the connection. Make sure the device is unplugged from the computer when you remove it in ActiveSync.
If that dont work, reinstall ActiveSync perhaps?
Just thoughts...
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Try to remove the device in the PC's ActiveSync (dont know the english name for it, should be under File) and then reestablish the connection. Make sure the device is unplugged from the computer when you remove it in ActiveSync.
If that dont work, reinstall ActiveSync perhaps?
Just thoughts...
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Well I did try that actually. Uninstalled activesync from my PC and install back. But still the same problem.
Try removing your Outlook profile from Control Panel > Mail (I'm using WinXP classic view, dont know where to find it in Vista) I've never done this myself but I think this will wipe all settings/mails/contacts and so on from outlook, so backup everything. Then start outlook again, which I hope will create a new default profile.
tried as you advised but still no luck.
same problem here. Doesn't know the way to get round it. Please help
Ok, now I have fixed it. Actually, it is quite easy. First, You need to uninstall activesync and reinstall it. While installing process, it would ask us to delete profile(s). Delete all of them and click next. It will create new profile.
Now you can sync with your outlook without any problems.
See bellow post
never mind, the http://myphone.microsoft.com only works with WM6.
Ok so how can help me get my full contacts, music and pictures from my HD2 to the new phone.
Very retarted I must add. There should be a simple application that allows you to transfer all that data to ur comp or some other place and then back to the new phone, no matter what the os version is like Nokia has.
Please help
Here's what i did:
1. first create a windows live account online
2. sync all your contacts to outlook (use active sync for xp) by connecting ur hd2
3. convert ALL contacts through outlook - access FILE, IMPORT EXPORT, choose EXPORT A NEW FILE, choose Comma Separate Values (windows), then type in preferred file name (take note of file location in ur pc)
4. log in to windows live account, go to contacts page and import the contacts by accessing the file you exported from Outlook.
5. activate your phone's DATA or WIFI connection, and set-up/turn on your windows live account on your hd7.
6. once complete, all contacts should sync on your hd7!
The process is lenghty and i prefer direct sync from outlook similar to WM6.5 but i think Microsoft wants to promote windows live.
Hope this helps!
** btw, for pictures and music, i believe the best way is to use ZuneSW on your pc or use the MAC connector if you're using mac (like me!). both can be downloaded through windows website, just "bing it"!
bluegreenwhite said:
Here's what i did:
1. first create a windows live account online
2. sync all your contacts to outlook (use active sync for xp) by connecting ur hd2
3. convert ALL contacts through outlook - access FILE, IMPORT EXPORT, choose EXPORT A NEW FILE, choose Comma Separate Values (windows), then type in preferred file name (take note of file location in ur pc)
4. log in to windows live account, go to contacts page and import the contacts by accessing the file you exported from Outlook.
5. activate your phone's DATA or WIFI connection, and set-up/turn on your windows live account on your hd7.
6. once complete, all contacts should sync on your hd7!
The process is lenghty and i prefer direct sync from outlook similar to WM6.5 but i think Microsoft wants to promote windows live.
Hope this helps!
** btw, for pictures and music, i believe the best way is to use ZuneSW on your pc or use the MAC connector if you're using mac (like me!). both can be downloaded through windows website, just "bing it"!
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Thank you for the reply.
Two problems
Cant sync with Outlook, have it installed, set up accounts when I connect my HD2 to it, it tells me that out look is not my default email program, even though its set to be, i checked, then when I go into settings it only lets me sink notes and some other crap, not contacts.
So I used the windows live to sink, or what I though was windows live. but its for V6 only. ( very retarted on microsofts part)
When you log into windows live, it has nothing to do with your phone.windows account.
I cant get zune to install either, gives me a net frame error, even though net frame is up to date.
Im running windows 7, with all latest updates.
Im not idiot when it comes to computer, but man windows is making it tough to do simple things.
I just tried to install that stupid software for the cloud, it would not install any o fit either, cant figure out what is going on.
You guys make things to hard. add the windows live account to your hd2 and have it sync then add the win live account to your hd7. You can also use gmail thru activesync on the hd2 and it will give you an option to sync gmail contacts on the hd7
Never thought of that before! I only opened a windows live account when i transitioned to HD7. I used the hard way (outlook sync), it's great that u suggested an easier one.
Thanks!
Sik96teG said:
You guys make things to hard. add the windows live account to your hd2 and have it sync then add the win live account to your hd7. You can also use gmail thru activesync on the hd2 and it will give you an option to sync gmail contacts on the hd7
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Tried the Gmail version when I first got the HD2 and it did not give me option of which way to sync, it saw my gmail account had no contacts and cleared them all off.
Either way, I think microsoft should develop a simple back up and sync system, without having to use outlook or windows live, i dont use either way on a daily basis.
Sik96teG said:
You guys make things to hard. add the windows live account to your hd2 and have it sync then add the win live account to your hd7. You can also use gmail thru activesync on the hd2 and it will give you an option to sync gmail contacts on the hd7
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Just tried your idea, went to Windows Live on HD2, logged in, on sync options only option is to show windows live contacts on phone, not vice versa, do a sync, log on to my live account via pc, no contacts shown.
have you actually done this? or just going of of theory?
You should use ActiveSync on your old WM device to connect to your Live/Hotmail-account.
It will sync your phone contacts to your live account which then will show up in your WP7 device.
It worked for me, even though I don't have a hotmail-address.
http://windowslivehelp.com/solution.aspx?solutionid=46bd910c-ed99-497d-80d7-ab8b11237ed0