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Looking to upgrade...

I'm gonna update the ROM tonight on my MDA, and was wondering if there is a free solution to backup my contacts and restore just the contacts with the new ROM? Thanks!

Oh, and without Microsoft Outlook might I add... I have other contacts stored in my copy of Outlook, and don't wish to use it.

Create copy of pim.vol in the root directory of the device - contains contact and appt information, put the copy of it on your storage card (or pc) and when reflashed 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.
Also 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!

tips wanted for backing up prior to the upgrade

I'm looking for any tips for backing up my 8125 prior to upgrading on Monday. I of course am not to worried about my contacts and dates as those are in OL.
Is there any programs available to help with this? Or do I just load everything over one by one?
Thanks
David

Probably the best is sprite backup www.spritesoftware.com because it has a facility to backup and restore when doing a rom upgrade.
Next there is spb backup that does not have above feature but you can do a partial backup with custom options.
Or do a manual backup
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.
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!
That will make restore a bit quicker than otherwise.

Back-up your data but backup your software is a waste if you are upgrading the OS Rom.
What I do is have most of my programs installed on SD Card. I use iLauncher so I have created a folder on my storage card "\Program Files\Shortcuts" and use sub-folders for each tab in iLauncher to store my shortcuts.
I export my config settings from iLauncher & PocketBreeze, saving them to my storage card.
Using spb back-up I will back-up PIM Data.
Now after Rom Flash I just have to install the few device installed programs (InClose, PocketBreeze, iLauncher, SmartsKeys, MS Voice Command).
I then import the previously saved config files for PocketBreeze and iLauncher.
Finally, I install cab files with my registry settings for previously installed programs and registry hacks.
Bingo, less work same great functionality...

Files opens with opera..

Hi there,
I was about to install some tings on my htc diamond, but when i try to run the .xml from my htc, somehow it wants to open with Opera, and keeps opening the program, how do i change that, and what should i open with instead ?
Regards

.xml
.xml files will always be opened with the default web browser on your device (which is Opera on the Diamond)... unless you've changed the default browser settings.
If you're wanting to edit the file you're talking about, you can do that in any text editor. With regards to 'running' an .xml, that's what your web browser does.

sounds like you have extracted the .cab file
dont. just copy the .cab to your diamond, and run it from the diamond.
a .cab file is a self installing file (like you can do with .zip on a PC)

How to Tranfer PIM data from Imate jam to Opel?

I want to transfer contacts and other pim data from my old Imate Jam to htc touch viva. How?
Thanks in advance.

solution
Use PIM backup on your first device..backup all the files that you want (ex. contact) and save them in a directory that you want...after connect your PDA on the PC and transfer this file (that you can find in the folder choose in the program). finally you must install on the new device (the OPAL) this fantastic app, copy the backup's file in a folder that you want in the new PDA and with the same application, RESTORE.!
if you have a problem contact me here

devilpera64 said:
Use PIM backup on your first device..backup all the files that you want (ex. contact) and save them in a directory that you want...after connect your PDA on the PC and transfer this file (that you can find in the folder choose in the program). finally you must install on the new device (the OPAL) this fantastic app, copy the backup's file in a folder that you want in the new PDA and with the same application, RESTORE.!
if you have a problem contact me here
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Thank you very much for this fantastic idea. GOD bless.

Active Sync (Only sync desktop folder to Storage card)

Hello all,
I searched and did not find exactly what I need.
What is happening it when through A/S I sync a "Files" folder it syncs only to the /My Documents on the device. I have edited the My documents path with Advance Config to /Storage Card/My Documents, bu still A/S syncs to the root my docs even if I delete the folder on the device it just recreates it.
So currently I just use a file browser to copy data over, but it sure would be nice to have the Phone my docs folder on the PC sync to the My docs on my card only.
Can this be done?

I use an application called Mobsync. It can sync folders anywhere on the device including storage cards. The latest version is trialware but if you search around you can find the older freeware version which I believe is .92.
It works and gets the job done.