The latest version (and maybe one before it?) of Windows Live Messenger for computers (Windows, not mobile devices) supports being signed in from multiple locations at once, and you receive IMs to both locations and both locations also show what you type. Is there anything for WM 6.5 like this as of yet? I want to be available on MSN wherever I go without having a separate account, but also not forcing my desktop to be signed off. The version with the 6.5 roms doesn't support this. Also, if anyone does know of a custom version or some other app that does it, I need it to use data and not SMS/text messaging.
Any help would be appreciated..
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I can't seem to find the exact info I am after. I am intending to purchase one of these phones off someone as soon as possible.
However, I don't really want it for use as a phone. Merely a temp solution so that I don't need my PC on 24/7. I want to be able - via wi-fi - to browse some web pages and also keep in touch with some friends via windows live messenger and yahoo messenger.
I just don't seem to be able to find the relevant software I would need on both the windows live, and yahoo websites. Is what I want to do possible with one of these phones? Oh and could I have internet explorer open at the same time as having a messenger app open? thanks for any help
edit: sorry, I should specify it's the XDA Mini S I am looking at buying.
The best MSN and Yahoo comunicator is Agile Messenger.
MSN Messenger is installed in every XDA Mini S as a standard.
Normally, that means without any 3rd party software, it's impossible to have open two applications in the same window (if that's what you're after) but if you just want to browse the net using IE and be logged in in the background - yes, that's how it works.
Then whenever you get a message the pop-up window will appear even if you are using other applications.
Excellent, that's as good as I need to be honest. Thanks
edit: can anyone confirm that once unlocked I can use a pay as you go sim card from t-mobile? Also does the phone need a sim card in it in order to be used to access the net etc via wi-fi? Thank you.
Anyone know why the hotmail push seems to be spotty to my phone. I will get 2 or 3 in a row, then either go 7-8 messages without receiving them, then all the sudden get them again.. or have to do a reset to get them it seems.
AT&T Tilt with windows live cab installed.
Tried several different versions of the cab, also still have that weird notification bug where it just keeps vibrating til i finally accept that I have a message sometimes.
Anyone ever come up with a fix for any of these?
No permanent solution to this issue has been found yet, however it most likely relates to the issue with the Kaiser not waking up to check email or play reminders.
I would recommend you follow the below thread for updates and try some of the suggested fixes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=332362&page=6
I have not been able to get the Live push email working consistently on the Kaiser/Tilt at all. It worked no problem on my Hermes/8525.
Conversation with Windows Live Mobile Tech support
So I am getting really frustrated with my Windows Live Mail not working corretly on my Tilt and I decided to contact MS Tech support to see if there was anything they could recommend.
Below is the convo that I had back and forth with the Support Rep.
Windows Live Push email does not work on my HTC Kaiser Tytn II device.
In order for my Live Hotmail email to sync I have to manually initiate a sync, even though my settings are configured to deliver emails As items arrive. I have tried changing these settings around several times, but it does not make a difference.
Furthermore I receive multiple sync errors often, and most of the times when I delete an email on my device it fails to delete off the server.
I did not have these problems using Windows Live with my HTC Hermes Tytn running Windows Mobile 6.
I have also tried signing out of the Windows Live app and then signing in. I have Hard Reset my device (back to manufacturer default) and still experience the problems. I have also tried with NO 3rd party programs installed and still the push email does not sync correctly.
I have also tried different versions of the Windows Live app that are floating around the internet, such as 10.6.32.2100 and 10.6.33.600. Neither of these newer builds fixed my problem.
Is there a way to fix the issues I am having with Windows Live App push email functionality on the HTC Kaiser Tytn II?
RESPONSE 1
Thank you for contacting Windows Live Mobile Technical Support. My name is Teddy and I understand that you have issues synching your Live Hotmail on your HTC Kaiser Tytn II device. I apologize for the inconvenience. I appreciate the time you have taken to advise us of your experiences and I hope to offer as much assistance as possible.>
We have received reports from other customers experiencing similar contacts synchronization issues. Based on our investigation, this issue occurs when the Windows Live application in the device is having trouble synchronizing with the Messenger servers.
They were able to resolve this issue by doing the steps below:
A. Changing your saved Windows Live Messenger display picture.
Errors appear during synchronization when the server is experiencing difficulty fetching your saved Messenger display picture. To avoid this from happening, let's try to change your display picture to a default picture. To do this:
1. Sign in to Windows Live Messenger using a computer.
2. Change your display picture to a default picture.
3. Try to sign again on your mobile device.
B. Re-synchronize your account.
You may also need to reset your Windows Live account on your Windows Mobile-powered device by signing out and signing in again. To sign out, please refer to the instructions below:
1. On your mobile device, tap "Start" and then select "Windows Live."
2. Tap "Menu" and then "Account Options."
3. Tap "Switch account."
4. You will be prompted to confirm account switching as this action will sign you out of Windows Live, preventing you from seeing your e-mail inbox. Tap "Yes" to continue.
5. You shall be redirected to the Terms of Use screen, an indication that you are already signed out of Windows Live.
To sign back in:
1. Tap "Start" and then select "Windows Live."
3. Tap "Sign in to Windows Live."
4. Tap "Accept" on the Windows Live Terms of Use screen.
5. Enter your MSN or Hotmail e-mail address and its corresponding password.
6. Tap "Next."
7. Choose if you wish to have the Live Search bar or Windows Live services on your device's "Today" screen and tap "Next."
8. Choose of you wish to sync either Contacts and Messenger contact or e-mail (or both) with your mobile device then tap "Next" to continue.
9. Wait as your mobile device syncs with your Windows Live account. Tap "Done" when sync is complete.
10. Open Windows Live Messenger and check if your online contacts now appear as online.
The steps above should help you fix this problem. If the issue persists, we want to continue assisting you until this is resolved.
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Trying both A and B above fixed the issue... until I did a soft reset. Then the same problems returned. So I emailed again and got the below response.
I performed the steps listed in A and B of your email (Changed Display Picture and Switch Accounts). I changed my messenger display picture to No Display Picture and signed out of Windows Live on my Tytn II and then soft reset the phone. After the phone rebooted I signed back into Windows Live.
At first this did seem to fix the problem. All of my emails started coming through (at Push speeds) and I did not encounter any sync errors. However, after I performed a soft reset on the phone, all of my problems started again. Windows Live would show sync status stuck on "Checking Internet Connectivity" even though I have network coverage and can browse the web via PIE. I would have to manually click on the sync button to get syncing started. Emails stopped coming through as push (even though I have delivery set to "As items arrive") and I started receiving sync errors again.
Below are the answers to the questions you asked.
- HTC Tytn II
- Windows Mobile 6
- Carrier: At&t Location: I am in the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas area - zip 76262
- *****@hotmail.com
- yes it happens on any Windows Live account
- currently the version of Windows Live on my device is 10.6.33.600, although I have tried the original build (can't remember #) that came on my device along with build 10.6.32.2100. All versions have had the same problem on my device.
I appreciate your help and look forward to hearing a solution to this issue. I pay the $19.99/year fee for premium Hotmail/Live mail features and use this email as my primary email and contact manager. I really need this program to work on my device.
RESPONSE 2
Thank you for writing back to Windows Live Mobile Technical Support. My name is Teddy. I understand that you still have issues synching your Live Hotmail on your HTC Kaiser Tytn II device. I apologize for the inconvenience.
We received feedback from a few customers experiencing similar issues. We are currently looking into the reason why this is occurring, and our product team is engaging additional resources to locate and isolate what is causing the issue. The details you included in your email will be very helpful to our investigation.
At this time, there is no definite timeframe for a resolution yet. However, we wanted to let you know that this is definitely our top-most priority. Thank you for your patience while we work on a solution.
We appreciate your continued support as we strive to provide you with the highest quality service available. Thank you for using Windows Live Mobile Technical Support.
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So at least MS is aware of the problem and hopefully a newer build of WL will leak onto these boards soon that includes a fix.
ive been haveing the same sync failure problems when i try to sync my email through windows live. ive found a temporary fix by logging into messenger first then doing a send recieve with windows live mail. it then syncs my email folders correctly. so Ive discovered it will only sync when messenger is showing logged in.
BTW I'm a Beta Tester for windows live messenger and the last build was in july, there hasnt been one since. I will give more feedback on the beta feedback this evening
I use Pocket Outlook for my email to a great extent. I am sick and tired of clicking on two links to see the images in each email.
Switching to another email software package would be considered, but which one of them can connect and synchronize with my desktop outlook?
all the third parties one use the default databases so it syncs the same way, the application just displays the data better and gives more options.
Not true
All the third party pocket outlook replacements do not use the same outlook databases at all.
Still looking for either how to turn this on by default or for suggestions on actrual third party replacements that do a good job and do use the same DB...
I agree Kruse,
I have not found any 3rd party email SW yet that is all inclusive with the Outlook contacts database.
On a somewhat similar topic, would you or anyone else on this thread know how I can delete or turn off the (Mobile Outlook) feature that currently duplicates all of my sent emails and returns them back to my inbox on My Kaiser/TytnII? I've searched the forum for about three days and found nothing so far on this topic.
If I try to delete them the next time I Send/Receive they just show up again, which is ultra frustrating. The same sent emails (that I deleted) keep reappearing until some pre-determined setting in either the mobile or PC version of MS Outlook (expires I guess) and/or decides it is time for those emails to not register in the inbox as new mail anymore.
Could this somehow be an Outlook setting on my PC?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely
Sent items in inbox - solution (gmail, mapi)
You are not using the "recent:" setting, look into the setup instructions in google, that will get rid of the sent stuff appearing in the inbox. Basically, in your settings on the handheld only, the email address you set up in your configuration should not be
<whatever>@gmail.com
but instead:
recent:<whatever>@gmail.com
- Kruse
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Current Status/Issues/Challenges:
MSVC 2 work w/ wired headset. (desperate)
Confused about GPS ports and Hardware configs. (Can't get it to work anymore)
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I note that your sig shows a version 1 hardSPL. Do you still use this SPL now with your 1.65 series radio? Have you seen the *Hopeless* GPS after 6.1 update thread yet? If you use a SPL designed for WM 6.0 with a WM 6.1 setup, you may encounter numerous problems. Checking the thread referred to above should help get your GPS up and running again
Hi,
I updated my Windows Live user name last week, and now i cant update the user name on my Kaiser?
Where and how can i change that?
Thanks
If you are using the WLM cab found on various threads here at xda, go to Windows Live on your Kaiser (should be in programs) menu>Account options>2) Switch Windows Live ID
Alemaker
G'day champs!
I signed up for the x-series pack... wondering if anyone knows how to get the three services such as windows live msn etc etc... everytime I try, it gives me an error message
"Sorry, Windows Live Messenger isn't available on your mobile"
"To find out about upgrading your mobile, please call 3 Customer Care on 133 320"
Alternative: Install the actual windows live messenger app from msn website. With this option, I wonder if the data usage be counted towards my allowance?
Thanks
You won't be able to download 3's MSN messenger. You would need additional site certificates to be able to use them. These certificates are only included with 3 branded phones.
Just use your own client and use data. Yes it will be counted towards your usage, but it won't be that much..it's only text afterall. Be sure to monitor your usage from My3 and/or use the bundled GPRS monitor from the HTC cd.
I use the official msn version from MS, it doesn't use much data at all.
Also on the X-Series plan, but it does count towards your data as it's not the "3" client.
Thanks for the replies guys... Appreciated
While I am at it... I shall ask another question...
Windows Live Messenger adds all my msn messenger contacts to the contacts on my phone... now my contacts (phone book) is messed up with like 100s of email contacts...
Is it possible to change the settings so that msn messenger does not save the email addresses in my contacts list?