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Activesync 4.0 and WM5

Been playing with Activesync and WM5 now for over 4 hours.
My findings are the following.
1) I have seem to have lost the partnership and only way to get it back was to flash the device again and create a new one.
2) I have seem to be able to establish a partnership as a Guest.
3) after refalshing I made a new parnership and connected, added my contacts and started to sync, well it started to look for changes and that was it.
4) My device gives network card gives me a Unable to obatin ip error and I have worked with both the Use Secific Ip and server asgined Ip.
So now I get the feeling that you cant sync with WM5 and outlook 2003 configured with a pst file.
Can anybody confirm that they have been able to download there contacts out of outlook (not server based)?
What is the trick for the network card set up on the device and the windows based mobile device network card on the desktop.
PS Yes I have XP SP2

I can confirm that it works. I did nothing special, it almost worked from the beginning. One thing, that it seems Outlook MUST be your default e-mail client when building a new partnership.
Activesync 4.0.0 b4343
Outllok 2003 (11.5608.5656)
Mamaich's patched wm5 rom + fixes

I also have no problems with outlook 2003 and AS4. Firewall or some other program can block the connection.
But I've setuped ActiveSync to sync directly with exchange server.

mamaich said:
I also have no problems with outlook 2003 and AS4. Firewall or some other program can block the connection.
But I've setuped ActiveSync to sync directly with exchange server.
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Good for u that u have an exchange srvr

Thanks for the feedback.
At this moment in time I will forget the Outlook sync and work on the connection to the device.
1) When I installed AS4 and attached my 1.40 device I was able to browse the device (and hence load the partion application).
2) When I upgraded to WM5 I have been unable to connect and if I can I can only get a conection as guest.
What do I see.
1) On connection for cradel a new network card is installed on my desktop, its is the "windows moble device" , configured to auto and since it finds no DHCP isntall an APIPA address and acts as a DHCP
2) On whatching the device in the network connections "Remote-Ndis-Host" Set to Auto I see under the IP address a mac address and then a APIA address which seems to be the same as the DHCP on the Desktop.
(Cant remember when I saw it).
So the device sometimes shows me connected (seen by the arrows at the top) sometimes comes up with Can't get an address. However the desktop AS4 is still connecting.
Seems that I have a conflict in the AIPA which should not be the case as that is not what it was built for.
I will try fix IP on both sides and bridging the netsworks, also turn off the firewall.
Find it hard to belive that I could see the device with AS4 and rom 1.40 and now cant with WM5.

Oh sorry, I actually forgot to turn off the fire wall. Everything is ok after I did that....
WM5 and AS4.0 are working seamlessly.......

I Had the same problem, after installing WM5 on both my XDA & XDAiis my ohone wouldnt connect to my desktop. I have AS4 installed on my notebook and that works fine. (it looks like the proble happens only on the PC used for installing WM).
I suggest removing AS4 and re-installing it.
Good luck

Well I will be dammed.
I turned off my firewall PC-cillin Internet Security 2005 on the computer that installed the rom and bingo.
So the firewall worked ok with the AS4 and 1.40 but not after upgrade WM5. Must be something new in the WM5 rom. The device says its connected the desktop only says its trying to connect.
Here are a few more things that I tried
Installed AS4 on my multi boot Laptop XPSp2 Partiion, had Windows firewall enabled all default settings, saw device and paired (did not have office so could only explorer device). And it worked
On Laptop XPSp2 partition were I installed WM5 and was able to connect to device with AS4 and rom 1.40 before the upgrade: I gave Device a fix Ip and Wireless Network connection on Laptop a fixed IP in a different network. Could ping both from PC but not connect with AS4. Tried to bridge the two networks (not that it was need) but did not help. Tried the same segement with fixed IP and still no luck.
Reinstalled AS4 many a time, reflashed it also many a time and still could not connect.
Well that was Fun... NOT

Hi @ all, when I'm trying to install AS4 on my Computer, I get the following error:
"Setup not complete. The wizard was interrupted before Microsoft ActiveSync 4.0 could be completely installed. Your system has not been modified. To complete installation at another time, please run setup again. Click Finish to exit the wizard."
I've tryed it on my computer and on my mobile computer. Both have a legal Windows XP with SP2 and all current updates from WindowsUpdate.
I can't find a conclusion, maybe someone can help me

Hi,
same problems as MDAIIIUser here.
I tried AS 4.0 on 2 different Notebooks and 1 Desktop PC. No problems with WM2003. Best result I was able to get was on a Notebook with XP Pro SP2. I could explore the device but no syncing anything.
The other 2 PS´s weren´t able to connect at all.
Any ideas ?
Greetz from Germany
TOM

Well my problem is that my active sync takes ages to sync the contact and calender. Well i do have 900+ contacts but with WM2003SE that used to take a couple of minutes. Can someone enlighten on this.
Thanks.
Hemant.

The answer is that unfortunately the Persistent Storage (Flash Memory) although a benefit in so much as it will stop you from losing all your data in the event of a battery drain is also 10x slower than RAM. This is where the database resides for Pocket Outlook and you will see the speed difference when doing large file operations such as this.
Don't panic too much as after the first sync it will probably not make a great difference to normal syncs which will only update a few items each time.
There are some great links for stuff on Persistent Storage over at buzz's site ->Here<-

Bebbo,
Thanks for ur reply. The thing is that even my first sync hasnt finished yet and it takes a lot of hours to sync each one. Anyway i am trying to finish this weekend.
Thanks.

Is there a possibility that as4 cannot sync contacts with outlook2002?
Because I just can sync files and media. Most important things like contacts,
calender, task etc. don't work. Am I the only one with this problem?

Same problem as told by MDAIIIuser
Dear MDA-IIIuser I am facing same problems as you have written in your letter.
I Tried to give IP address manually it did not work.
Desperately, I tried to reinstall Active Sync 3.8; it did not detect my PPC.
I was able to synchronize my contacts....every time when I hard reset but after that nothing,,,,,,,,
although the Icon of LAN card showing incoming and outgoing data it remains in the phase of "connecting".
I tried to bridge to LAN card, it did not work.
If you will get any solution please let us know..
Thanks..

Well I amanaged to sysnc my contacts and my problem was my own firewall PC-Cllin 2005 which I needed to turn off.

Fire wall??
I am using Zone Alarm Pro, I was thinking on this line....I turned of (I turned off the windows fire wall also)...but problem remain same
shall I uninstall Zone alarm and see the responses??????????? :? :?

Well I checked my device with AS4 XP2 with Firewall (its default) and I could see my device, I did not sync as I had no office on it.
I was able to see the device with AS4 and Rom 1.40 so some thing is different with WM5.
Anything to do with ports must be off, also make sure you are connected direct.
Try it for what its worth!

I am also having this problem. I have assigned my PPC to obtain a server assigned IP address since i am syncing with two device. Every time it syncs it gives me an error that the server couldnt assign IP. Any luck on that.
Also all those people having problems where your computer is not syncing outlook entries, here i what you can try to do. Open your Outlook 2003 and then click tools and then click detect and repair. Once it is finished you will see that it can sync your outlook entries now. I hope this helps.
This is because your outlook 2003 has to be the default mail client or it wont sync your entries. Again of the dirty tricks of M$. :roll:

Hi Guys,
I have a rather odd problem. I am using a WinXP SP1 laptop along with Norton Internet Secruity 2005.
I just purchased a jasjar and installed the activesync 4.0 program that came on the CD. When i begin to synchronise, i get the following message:
"You will only be able to sychronise files, folder and other non-Outlook items right now. If you want to synchronise email, calendar, notes, tasks, contacts, please disconnect the device, install and run Outlook and then synchronise again". Well the funny thing is outlook is already running and used to work fine with my PDA2k.
Outlook is my default client for all of the above. I even tried disabling the firewall, still no luck. Can you guys help me out here, its really bugging the hell outta me.
Appreciate any input.
Best Regards,
UD.

New AT&T ROM now having Active Sync problems

I'm needing help. I flashed to the new ROM, 1.62.502.0. I did the Soft Reset thing to remove the Bloatware and restored my PIM with Sprite. After I reset my device ID I connected with Active Sync.
Now I'm stuck with Active Sync appearently in the process of "Synchronizing", however it's doing it for two hours....and it still isn't completed. I blew out the Active Sync on the PC and reloaded it, and now it is showing a second PC but still is the synchronizing endless loop...and I only have it set to sync a few files and Notes.
Can someone help me out with any suggestions?

Since no one has offered to help....Does anyone know of a place where I can get some help?
An update: I was able to sync just fine before I flashed to AT&T's new ROM. Plus I am still able to sync with my laptop, so the problem appears to be with my PC. I can also load programs and explore my PPC with the PC, however the sync process never proceeds past the "synchronizing" phase, i.e. the "processing" and then to the "connected" phase. I have un-installed and reloaded ActiveSync several times.
If no one knows ar has a suggestion....can someone point me to a third party syncronizing program....I'm really up the creek here.....

I think you would have more luck at the At&t customer forums, as people here generally don't use OEM Rom's.
Here is a link, using the search "tilt active sync not working": http://forums.wireless.att.com/cng/search?submitted=true&q=tilt+active+sync+not+working

ActiveSync BOOSTER
Is there a way to boost up speed of Sync
Is there a any software or Cab file for it ?
Also want to know after we sync Phone
It keeps repeating to sync, is there a way to stop it ?
With removing the phone
Please Help

Can't synch with Vista

Hi,
Sorry if this is a basic problem but I'm a newbie and having problems synching. I did post a while ago when my XDA died, but couldn't follow the instructions to resurrect it as it wouldn't sync.
Just had it replaced, and the new one won't synch. So I'm guessing that there must be something wrong with my Outlook or Mobile Device Centre settings.
MDC says that it is synching, but it takes only a split second and nothing gets transfered. I've tried synching only contacts or calendar (only one option) but still the same result.
Any suggestions most gratefully received.

More info needed.....
Howdy™
It would be helpfull to know what version of Windows Vista (32 bit, 64bit, home basic, home premium, etc....) as well as the version of Mobile Device Center you are using.
Now as far as your problem goes, it seems to me that the issue may well lie with the software on your PC as the issue has presented itself with 2 different devices with the same results. A common step for resolving software issues is to uninstall and then reinstall the program(s) in question. You can do this first for MDC and if the problem persists, then try doing the same with active sync as well. You can re-install the programs either from the Getting Started CD that came with your phone or from Microsoft's own website. Doing so should correct your issues with failing to sync.

I'm assuming you have already checked your personal firewall to make sure WMDC and its components are allowed to communicate.
Find scanpst.exe in your MS Office directory and run it against your mail file (you can get the location from the properties in Outlook). Then delete and recreate your partnership. Corruption in your PST or OST file can cause syncs to fail and is often overlooked.
If that doesn't work, post the error code that AS is reporting on the device.

One problem is that I don't get an error code. Active sync and MDC both say successful sync! I can see all the folders on the phone too.
I'm scanning PST files for errors, then will try again. I'll then try to uninstal and reinstal MDC and Active SYnc if there is still no joy.
Oh, and I've tried running with Firewall off and still the same problem.

I had a similar problem to this recently.
Have you checked the settings for the connection. I found that a proxy had been defined but wasn't needed.

Well, still no success guys.
I've reinstalled WMDC. Latest version at 6.1.6965. Active Sync won't load on Vista, replaced by WMDC. I've deleted partnership and re-paired.
I've run scanpst.exe and repaired the few faults.
I've turned firewall off.
Running Vista Home premium 32 bit.
The bloody thing THINKS it's sync'ed so no error codes, but nothing syncs over. Going proper crackers over this.

danhand said:
I had a similar problem to this recently.
Have you checked the settings for the connection. I found that a proxy had been defined but wasn't needed.
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Where are the settings Dan? On the PC or the XDA?

Sorry; wrong about the codes. Nothing showing on the PC but on the XDA it says "server could not be reached" shows the code 0x80072EFF.

I think this is the same error code i was getting.
The setting is on the device, under settings / connections / connections "manage existing connections. Then choose te proxy settings tab and uncheck " use a proxy".
Dan

Thanks.
But.... Still not bloody working.
It must be something with my Outlook setup. Any ideas how I might test this out?

I don't know if you've flashed a new rom on it. My phone wouldn't synch when I flashed garmins dk2 rom but synched fine with all others. Try it on another Vista machine and see if it works. If it does, maybe reinstall outlook after saving your data.

Sync Error Problems

Hi, not sure if this is the correct forum for this, so apologies if not.
I'm trying to get my Kaiser to synce with my pc, i've set up a partnership and it connects and starts to sync but always gets an error which is only ever described as "network error or internal desktop error" which isn't very clear as to the problem or possible solution.
I'm running Vista, with Mobile Centre 6.1, and Windows Mobile 6 Pro. I used to be using Outlook 2002 on the PC, but having recently rebuilt it am now using Outlook 2007, with the same .pst files and email. My phone won't sync the email anymore, it does everything else fine as long as i remove the email from the sync settings. I've tried setting up a nw partnership, and deleted the old partnerships from both the phone and PC but it doesn't make any difference.
It used to work fine before i had to reinstall my OS and everything on the PC, which is quite frustrating !
Can anyone shed any further light on this for me please ?

Active sync on two PC's?

Do any of you run active sync on two computers, ie, a pc and a laptop?
If so is there anything to be aware of, or are there no know issues or possible problems with it?
I'm mainly wanting it so that I can have all my email contacts in my two machines.,
notes, and tasks are not that important..
calender? hmm maybe but not essential.

not that I know off issues that is
but to be on the safe side I would export the pst file
from outlook on the main computer for backup just in case

I do that. No conflicts so far. Now I even sync to a Macbook and another to PC. Works very well, as long as you indicate which to overwrite which.

ohh, one more thing. my original pc is Xp and hence has active sync..
but my new laptop has vista, so presumably cant use activesync, and has to use mobile device centre...
with this extra complication, still no issues?

ActiveSync is built into Vista and Windows 7. I've never had any problems syncing. As long as the rules are set up properly it's pretty straightforward. I've set mine for the phone to have precedence over the data in both computers.