I've been using Activesync 4.1 (on WinXP Pro) with WM5 (1.60c) with no problems for the past month on my imate (Himalaya). I was able to sync via USB, BT, and IR. Suddenly, syncing through USB (Cradle) no longer works! I can sync fine via BT and IR, but when I try to sync via USB, here is what happens:
* Placed imate on cradle
* PC network detects this and provides IP address for USB. At this time, I can ping the imate. Activesync (AS) detects the imate and and the AS icon in the PC's toolbar turns green and starts to rotate
* AS says "connecting"
* imate neither says or shows anything (i.e. NO moving or rotating arrows on top bar near signal strength icon, as would be expected during sync).
* Activesync on imate also shows that it is NOT connected and shows info about last sync date and time
* when I press the "Sync" button on AS in imate, it shows "connecting" for a split second, then goes away, but that does not help.
* Every now and then, a popup window says "Unable to Obtain a servier assigned IP address....", even though I made sure that the Remot-NDIS Host network adapter uses "Server assigned IP" addresses (and it shows 169.254.2.1) and pings fine. Actually, this message popped up all the time when syncing through USB when it was working with no problems.
*It stays in this state indefinitely, or until I remove imate from cradle
Here is what I did to troubleshoot (Believe me, AS 4.1 has been a headache that caused me many long hours, days and weeks to solve. I had that dreaded 85010014 error that took weeks to resolve, so I was prepared to do all kinds of things to troublshoot this, but to no avail. I searched many forums, including this one, and googled to no end before writing this post):
* Although it was working with my e-trust firewall before (had it set up to OK all activesync programs), I turned it off just in case.
* Although it was working with my e-trust Antivirus before, I turned off realtime montoring just in case.
* On the imate, I made sure that the Remot-NDIS Host network adapter uses "Server assigned IP" addresses (and it shows 169.254.2.1)
* I pinged imate, and it responds fine
* I checked on my PC under "Network Connections" and it shows a Local Area Network for the Windows Mobile-based device
* I checked my PC hardware and found Windows Mobile-based device and is working properly
* I made sure that both AS on the PC and imate have the USB syncing option checked
* I exited XCPUscaler and unchecked PPC Profiles Pro from Today screen
* Doubting that this had to do with application of Darren Humphries' Activesync tweek, I reverted it back to default (see below).
* I unistalled the "Windows Mobile-based device" under Network Adapters, restarted PC, then re-attached imate.
* I unistalled the "Windows Mobile-based device" under Network Adapters, restarted PC, uninstalled Activesync 4.1 on PC, restarted PC, removed AS folder in program files, looked for rapi.dll (did not find it), deleted activesync related entries in registry, restarted PC, removed partnership from imate, soft-reset imate, reinstalled AS4.1, then attached imate to cradle.
* Basically, I did everything that was suggested so far, short of reinstalling WinXP on my PC or hard resetting the imate
Believing that AS should not suddenly stop working on its own (not sure if this is a valid belief!), I retraced my steps to see what changed since the last USB sync. Here are the changes (note: there were no WinXP updates made during that period):
On imate:
* Installed XCPUscaler
* installed PPC Profiles Pro (Brett Darnell's)
* Installed Toe's ScreenRotate Fix
* Installed MS Voice Command
* Applied Darren Humphries' performance tweek as follows: "In order to stop Activesync from periodically starting on it's own. To do so open Activesync on your WM5 device and tap on Menu>Add Server Source. Add any info to create a fake server sync. After that is complete go to Menu>Schedule and change the two dropdowns to "Manual" and tap "ok" at the top right. You can now go to Menu>Options and delete the Exchange Server setting you just added. Now Activesync will not start when you cradle your device."
Could it be a hardware issue, i.e. USB connection on the imate connector not working (if so, then why would I be able to ping the imate with no problems through USB?). Please let me know if I am missing something.
Thanks!
KJ
Just to help isolate the problem, I installed AS 4.1 to another WinXP machine and attached the USB cradle connector to it. Same problem. Hence, it does not seem to be a PC issue.
So far, it seems to be isolated to either the imate or the cradle (and cable). Note that the PC recognizes the USB connection and does the networking thing just fine, hence the cradle should be OK (is there a way to check the USB connection on the cradle to make sure it is OK?). Pinging also works both ways and I see the 169.254.2.1 address on teh imate. So, the problem does not seem to be the connection. Rather, it seems to be with Activesync on the imate realizing that the imate is cradeled.
Recall that one of the changes to the imate I made right before this problem was the AS hack of a fake Exchange server so that the schedule is changed to "Manually", as described in my first post. I reverted back to original "every 5 minutes" but the problem persists. Are there registry keys that I can compare to make sure registry is correct? Note that I can sync fine with BT and IR and both of these have entries in AS Menu that say "connect via IR..", etc. in order to connect manually, but no "connect via USB" manual option.
KJ
I had a problem very similar to this.. it only appeared with 'guest' and no partnership..
Turned out my calendar/contacts file was corrupt.
activesync issue
my exec sync the first time allright did instale some software after that next day ,i've got this message alltime :twisted: To synchronize this device,you must install ActiveSync 4.0 or higher.....
i did unstale the active sync instal it again same pb .plz help anybody
i keep reading the forum nearley every day but seems only me got pb now with activesync???
i hope it's the roght place to put down this issue otherwise plz direct me
many thnx
activesync issue
sry i was bit quick in the posting
well i've got win xp sp2
i've done the same things as kj
ihad aswell that error 85010014,;and the server assigned IP adress issue
and after unistallig many reboot anr reinstallig active sync .........
it's basiclly frustrating .
I 'm give up slowly on it
any help will be very welcome or direct me in the right posting
Activesync 4.1 USB Issue (more info but still _not_ solved.)
Thanks for the suggestions and comments. I refrained from responding before I performed a thorough (re)investigation. I have the following updates: I just received a boxwave minisync retractable USB cable for my imate/XDAII/Himalaya to test out the theory whether the cause of the problem was a cradle problem (i.e. applied process of elimination on hardware). Unfortunately, the problem still persists. I can now safely eliminate the possibility that it was the cradle from my previous investigations. Therefore, I decided (having done all the investigation above) that it must be either of the following culprits:
A. Himalaya hardware
B. Himalaya software
I tackled the hardware issue (A) first: I checked the functioning of the USB hardware: My logic dictates that if I can connect the Himalaya to a PC using USB and conduct functions through that connection, then the USB hardware should be OK (except for perhaps any hardware switches or pin grounding the flat connector on the other end of the USB cable makes that activate the Himalaya onboard activesync program, as discussed below). So, I performed the following tests (some are repeats of what I already tried and wrote, just for good measure):
1. Connected Himalaya to my laptop (call that “PC1”, since recall that I tested on two separate PCs) via USB cable. It detects it fine and goes through the hardware detection and driver install process, creates a network adapter and connection and provides an IP address for the USB connection (169.254.0.1 for Himalaya and 169.254.0.2 for PC1). At this time, I can ping the Himalaya. ActiveSync (AS) on PC1 detects the Himalaya and the AS icon on the PC's toolbar turns green and starts to rotate, as before, but no reaction from Himalaya.
2. Every now and then, a popup window says "Unable to Obtain a servier assigned IP address....", even though I made sure that the Remot-NDIS Host network adapter uses "Server assigned IP" addresses (and it shows 169.254.2.1) and pings fine. Actually, this message popped up all the time when syncing through USB back when it was working with no problems, so not sure if this is an issue (it wasn’t before).
3. On the Himalaya, I made sure that the Remot-NDIS Host network adapter uses "Server assigned IP" addresses (and it shows 169.254.2.1). I pinged the Himalaya from PC1 and PC1 from Himalaya, and the responses are fine both ways. This tells me that USB connection hardware must be working, otherwise, I would not have been able to pass ping packets back and forth.
4. I went one step further (just to be sure) and downloaded and installed Softik’s Card Export II v2.10 (yes, this version supports WM5, a nice piece of software). In “Card Export mode”, I connected Himalaya to PC1,which detected it as a USB Mass Storage Device, as it should. It installed the drivers and it worked just fine! I wanted to make sure that I am getting USB speeds, so I benchmarked the connection and got over 3Mb/s transfers from PC to SD card, steady. This tells me that at least USB, as a connection, is OK.
5. So, only thing left is to eliminate any possibility of a hardware issue, I looked into the Himalays flat connector pinout diagram. To simplify, the following are the pins relating to USB (excluding any grounds):
13 USB_VDD
14 (or 15) UDC+
15 (0r 14) UDC-
For those who are not familiar with the Himalaya flat connector, “UDC+” and “UDC-“ are USB data pins. “USB_VDD” is the USB power pin. USB_VDD when powered wakes up Himalaya and activates onboard activesync. I thought perhaps if this pin were defective, Activesync on the Himalaya would not activate. I assume that this pin is where the Himilaya gets its battery charge current when connected via USB, as pins 20-22 are “V_ADP”, which are used for charging only when connecting to a wall or car charger (please let me know if this is an invalid assumption). Hence, I wanted to check to see if the battery indeed charges through USB. I saw that when Himalaya was connected via USB, the battery charged just fine (light goes solid amber, battery monitor says “Charging”) and it charges the battery fully as expected.
With the foregoing, I can conclude that the problem is very unlikely hardware related (as in A, above). Since I already eliminated a PC problem (I checked on another PC with different hardware/software, as described in my first post), the only thing left to investigate is a software problem on the Himalaya itself. This is where I look for the developers in the forum to provide expertise: My analysis tells that when the Himalaya is connected via USB and the PC Activesync shows “Connecting”, while the Himalaya shows nothing, that the Himalaya is behaving as if it were not connected to USB, or is ignoring the USB connection, i.e. in Himalaya Activesync, under “Menu””Connections …”, as if the box next to “Sychronize all PCs using this connection:” is not ticked or the drop down list is not set to “USB”. I checked and unchecked this box and chose other connections (such as various serial speeds), just to see if this would change some persistent setting and set it back, with soft resets in between, but to no avail. Is there a registry setting that I can check to see if this setting is doing the correct thing? If so, where is it? It is here where my investigation trail runs thin and is where I am looking for insight in the matter. Appreciate your input….
Active Sync 4.1 on WM5
I had the same problem after upgrading to WM5 on BA (Xda iis)
But I finally found the resolution for this problem
If you can not sync with your USB try this:
go to the properties of the My Network Places
Plug in you device and you will see a new network connection
On the properties page on the new connection you will see that the internet protocol (TCP/IP) is not checked
Select the TCP/IP checkbox an then apply changes
The USB will start connecting to the device.
@kj
i have the same problem as yours sinds yesterday.
i think i happend just right after i've cleart the duplicate enteries from the events database. (check notification/scarybear)
do you use some sort of databse cleaner software?
for the record i've tryed with htc wizard (wm5) and htc himalaya with wm2003. when i sync with the himalaya then is everyhing fine. the wizard have the same problem as yours.
Re: Activesync 4.1 USB Issue
Thx all for the replies.
@ISR: Verified that TCP/IP was already checked. Note that if that was not checked, I would not have been able to ping the device. I really doubt this is a PC issue, although I realize that most people had problems with their PCs and Activesync (I checked this with 2 separate PCs with completely different configs, one with no virus checker or firewall). The problem is most likely the software on the Himalaya. When you say yours had the same problem as mine, do you mean that you were able to ping pckets through USB both ways, sync through BT, but when syncing through USB, only Activesync on the PC shows "Connecting" with nothing going on on teh Himalaya (most people have the opposite problem due to firewall and other TCP/IP issues)?
@Badboy18: No, I don't use a database cleaning software, unless one of the softwares installed on the imate already does so in the background. Same question to you as with ISR: When you say yours had the same problem as mine, do you mean that you were able to ping packets through USB both ways, sync through BT, but when syncing through USB, only Activesync on the PC shows "Connecting" with nothing going on on the Himalaya (most people have the opposite problem due to firewall and other TCP/IP issues)?
hi all,
just to add to the defferentes experience well, I've got as well a xdalli and i did use it with activesync 3.8;so when i bought the exec I installed the as 4.0,after that I did remove all the activesync with ther regestry key and defferent folders on the pc;fraiche install again ,well all the step donne by kj
and now I got thise message came as <to synchronise this device,you must install activesync 4.0 or higher on your desktop computer> ?????
and on the pc i've got AS 4.1.0(build 4841)!!
some times when I restart the pc and do a soft reset on the exec ;it does connect as guest????..sometimes :x :x
and the xdalli still can do a parternership with the pc even it's AS4.1,were in the forum it's normaly has to be with AS 3.8???
I believe very much the probleme is in the activesync software put on the xda exec (sry i'm not very technical to try defferentes things;it's just suggestion) thx for u everybody to try to get this exec to sync just dont give up
How to ActiveSync after deleting repllog.exe
try this link of any help
http://www.ppcsg.com/lofiversion/index.php/t53614.html
kj said:
I've been using Activesync 4.1 (on WinXP Pro) with WM5 (1.60c) with no problems for the past month on my imate (Himalaya). I was able to sync via USB, BT, and IR. Suddenly, syncing through USB (Cradle) no longer works! I can sync fine via BT and IR, but when I try to sync via USB, here is what happens:
* Every now and then, a popup window says "Unable to Obtain a servier assigned IP address....", even though I made sure that the Remot-NDIS Host network adapter uses "Server assigned IP" addresses (and it shows 169.254.2.1) and pings fine. Actually, this message popped up all the time when syncing through USB when it was working with no problems.
I had this problem. Try config manually this:
In Settings/Connections/Network Cards :
Select Remote- NDIS Host ----> Use specific IP addrees
IP address = 169.254.2.1
Subnet mask = 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway: 169.254.2.2 or 169.254.2.1
I have this config and it is working now.
In your PPC Select In : My Network card connects to : "The Internet" and the same should be selected in your PC ActiveSync ---Connections Settings ---This computer is connected to: "The Internet".
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Thx for suggestion. I tried that before, and again just now, but it did not work. As mentioned before, I can ping fine both ways, which tells me that DHCP worked and provided correct IP address for communication. Basic hunch is that the problem is with the device, i.e. Activesync on the _device_ ignoring the USB connection. All other software I tried that use the USB connection (whether pure USB, or through the TCP/IP stack) work. So, I am zeroing on activesync on the device, but have reached a dead end, as I don't know which registry settings and processes spawn on the _device_ when activesync starts a USB sync (perhapsone of them is not running).
KJ
kj,
Similar problem. Hard reset, problem now gone. Have you tried HR option yet?
I was planning to do a hard reset, as a last resort (I mentioned once that I wanted to debug the hard way first!). I will do a HR only if you think the problem will go away with a data-persistent HR (WM5 feature), rather than a clean wipe. The reason is that if I am to do a clean HR, I would rather do that when a new ROM is around for an upgrade (as you know the Himlaya ROM development is quite active). If you think a data-persistent HR would rectify this, please elaborate as to what options to choose with bootloader to make that possible.
Thanks!
I'm able to sync but I get the stupid "Unable to obtain IP..." via USB.
Everything is setup correctly and sync works, but the message is anoying and without a cause.
I used eramosipn solution - fixed IP - problem gone. Thanks dude!
I guess something is broken in the registry.
I sync with 2 different PC's and this problem occured on on both. Since the beggining I know this is a PPC problem. Just don't know what to correct.
Anyhow, with the fixed IP the stupid annoying message is gone.
Where can we found the correct registry settings related to USB activesync?
Activesync and Firewalls
I have a personal firewall in my pc (sygate).
I upgrade to windows 2005, everthing was fine.
Someday stop working.
After research I find that if I disable the Sygate Firewall service ( In Control Panel) it starts working.
Can this be the case for you?
Do you have any firewall in you system (including xp firewall)?
Try to disable or uninstall.
Hi
I am not sure if will help anyone but her goes.
Upgraded SPV M1000 to WM 2005 most recent 1.71a 64.
Upgraded desktop Windows XP and Company Lap with activesync 4.1.
I now have 3 different reactions from activesync.
1. No problems with Home desktop (outlook 2003 running in none exchange server mode).
2. Will not sync with comany laptop (Outlook in exchange server mode) while working at home offline (not connected to company server).
3. No problems to sync with Company Latop (Outlook in exchange server mode) when working online to company server.
Anybody found away to solve instance 2?
Thanks Mike
MTU problem?
I cannot recall where I read this, and cannot find any references via Google except for Sygate firewall MTU issue, but I did read somewhere that Activesync 4.x defaults to an MTU size of 8000 while the USB TCP driver starts having problems above 5000.
I used DrTCP to set the MTU much lower for every Windows Mobile Device interface (you will get one created for each independent USB port to which the Pocket PC is or has been connected). Currently I am at 2048 and connectivity for my Universal is much better than it was, although still far from reliable.
Hope this helps!
check this link
http://www.pocketpcfaq.com/faqs/activesync/tshoot-as4x.htm
it solves the 85010014 error in point 4 and below.... to be honest, it solves all ASync probs.
Related
Hi I have the following problem.
I upgraded ROM (I don't think it's related, but i did)
After that I deleted the relationship of the ba to my home desktop and resynced: all went fine.
I did then the same for my work laptop, but here I can connect, but only as guest.
No way of having the wizard appear to setup a new relationship.
I am connecting via Bluetooth or IR (no cable bcause on travel trip)
I tried everything, whitouth any success.
help!
TY
Bump
I bump my prev. msg up.
Still have the problem and tried everything i coul imagine.
except restting (noooo please)
Help
SH***T
FOUND IT:
Pocket PC connects only as Guest
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Article ID : 259954
Last Review : August 18, 2005
Revision : 6.1
This article was previously published under Q259954
SYMPTOMS
After you create a partnership and connect normally one or more times, your Pocket PC may suddenly begin connecting only as "Guest."
Instead of listing the Pocket PC device name (for example, "Pocket_PC"), the ActiveSync Status window lists "Guest." The device status displays "Connected," but none of the expected information types are listed. You can perform typical guest functions such as copying files, but you cannot synchronize the device.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you change the original device ID for the Pocket PC and then change it back to the original name.
The partnership information in the Pocket PC may not be properly updated if you do not "soft" reset the Pocket PC after you change the device ID. In this case, when you connect the device after changing the device ID, the device is unable to find the Repl.dat file for the correct partnership and defaults to a guest connection.
RESOLUTION
Perform a "soft" reset of the Pocket PC according the the manufacturer's instructions.
In the future, make sure to "soft" reset the Pocket PC if you change the device ID.
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Help guys!
Still no light in sight.
Now Even the ActiveSync windows does not pop up on connection!
Case data:
- Stock and new HTC Touch Pro, fw 1.90.401.1.
- I think this has started somewhere around after I played with Advanced Configuration for Diamond (read below).
- I also tried to change everything back to normal (in the tool) but it didn't fix anything.
- I didn't touch anything that can be considered related to the case except maybe the Comm Manager modes that A.C.f.D. has (and tried the extra buttons) ...I did some changes but A.C.f.D. seems very buggy in that area and now I am back to what I think was the default.
- Internet Sharing is disconnected.
- When I set USB to PC to go to disk drive mode, it works.
- When I set USB to PC to DISABLE advanced network functionality, WORKS (don't want to stay like that, since the "good mode" worked fine).
- When I set "ask about connection type" DOESN'T ASK (anymore)!
- When USB to PC is in advanced network functionality, nothing happens. ActiveSync doesn't start and WM Device Center doesn't detect anything. I think something very briefly flashes in my Vista notification area (possibly some USB detection that goes on and off?).
...this (and the ask connection type above) is my problem. It worked fine before.
- Bluetooth ActiveSync works.
- WiFi works ok and 3G is enabled.
I have made plenty of soft resets (and PC reboots), I want to try to avoid hard reset if possible.
Any ideas?
edit: Noticed that in device manager, when I link with the "problem" mode that doesn't work, I get "Remote NDIS based Internet Sharing Device" in my network adapters. Is this normal? I think this only shows when Internet Sharing is enabled in WM... maybe it is stuck in this mode somehow?
Forget it!
The last edit above, made me think.
So I went to Internet Sharing, verified that it was disconnected, clicked connect.
It briefly popped that I should check my USB connection (aha) but then connected anyway!
So I clicked again to disconnect and this eliminated the network adapter mentioned above (in my Vista) and returned to the (normal it seems) "Microsoft Windows Mobile Remote Adapter" and ActiveSync kicked in!
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I think this thread should go to the issues thread?
Internet sharing can wreck advanced network functionality
I had the same problem: first I only noticed the usb popup not popping up, then of course activesync also didn't connect. Every other thread advises to turn advanced network functionality off, which fixes activesync, but the usb popup selector doesn't come back, and I think this way the system reverts to some compatibility mode. I didn't like this.
I kept searching for the phrase "advanced network functionality stopped working", which finally brought your message, with the solution, thank you for taking the time to post both the problem and the solution.
PS: Now I posted the keywords which came to my mind, hopefully helping to find this solution easier.
Thanks so much bro for that... It was a pain trying to find a solution. But once again search comes out the solution.!
Hm, I had the issue where ActiveSync completely quit. I could use internet sharing or disk drive functions and my Raphael would charge, but the USB connection would not come up and ActiveSync would not connect. My contacts and appointments disappeared from my phone.
I was able to solve the issue by uninstalling a recent cab I had added, which merely served to replace my Bluetooth taskbar icons. No idea why this cab caused such awful behavior, but I'm glad to have avoided a hard reset.
I love the phone but I cannot believe that its so hard to sync with Vista via Bluetooth. It has the latest mobile software and vista is the new OS, how can they **** things up so badly?
I know there are some issues with the Sony Vaio Bluetooth stack. Its super confusing and the Bluetooth settings are hard to find.
Is it actually possible to Sync with Bluetooth to vista from WM6? Has anyone got this working?
Thanks, even a yes or no would be great here, so that I know if I'm wasting my time.
Ben
I did. After connecting my TP to the PC via bloetooth, i synced them, but using the phone's ActivSync, and not the Windows Mobile Device Center.
You need to go to your phone and instruct a "bluetooth activesynce".
It worked fine for me and my Vista SP1, using a dead-cheapo USB-bluetooth adapter.
Got it working too. Paired the 2 devices and entered passcode. Then started AS on the phone and selected Connect using BT and off it went. No problems what so ever.
Its good to hear that it works for people.
I think its an issue with the Sony Bluetooth stack. I can pair the devices but the device doesn't show that the laptop has activesync, just wireless stereo. I think I might hate Sony more than Microsoft, Mac next time for sure, so so sick of Vista and spending a week online working things out.
Its a long shot, but I don't suppose anyone has it working on a Sony Laptop with Vista?
Thanks for the replies and listening to me moan.
Indeed, having the same problem with Toshiba Bluetooth Stack. No Activesync profile when searching for available profiles. Is the any solution on how to add the "Activesync profile"?
my phone found the desktop with bluetooth and i checked activesync and on the phone i hit connect bluetooth it works fine but i hit sync and nothing happens?
remmyhi said:
Indeed, having the same problem with Toshiba Bluetooth Stack. No Activesync profile when searching for available profiles. Is the any solution on how to add the "Activesync profile"?
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Did you try this https://forums.microsoft.com/WindowsMobile/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=2382825&SiteID=65
I had the same problem with my VAIO TZ and my Tytn II, didn't try with the TP yet.
Apart from replacing the drivers, I seem to remember there was a trick related to changing the COM Port or something (the default port was incompatible with Activesync) but I'm afraid I don't remember. I'll give it a go when I have time to connect both, but it may not happen until I getmy new laptop.
EDIT: forget the above, that's the trick I half remembered (and used): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=397419
i have the same problem with Toshiba laptop..i have tried everything
remmyhi said:
Indeed, having the same problem with Toshiba Bluetooth Stack. No Activesync profile when searching for available profiles. Is the any solution on how to add the "Activesync profile"?
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If this is the case, try adding comm port for both your laptop and tp. Outgoing for TP and incoming for laptop. Then you need to set Windows Mobile Center to connect via COM?? (?? is the number you've chosen)
ActiveSync connection (via bluetooth) is actually a comm port connection.
lbhocky19 said:
my phone found the desktop with bluetooth and i checked activesync and on the phone i hit connect bluetooth it works fine but i hit sync and nothing happens?
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Try removing the pairing and rebond.
It also works fine for me with Vista (non-SP1), newest version of Mobile Center, and a Bluetooth dongle with Microsoft stack.
This worked for me
I used many websites, a lot with very similar advice, but none specific to the HTC touch Diamond conundrum.
However, this is a very useful step by step guide:
http://www.inspectmygadget.com/2007/05/31/how-to-connect-your-wm5-device-to-wmdc-via-bluetooth/, which although provides advice for WM 5, is still the same principle.
The advice below is device specific
I use:
HTC Touch Diamond (with WM 6.1)
WMDC 6.1
Bluesoleil V6 Bluetooth Dongle
Although I had found the above advice on previous websites, and it had not worked I remained persistent.
I was able to find 'Activesync' as a service when, on my PC, changed the WMDC connection settings to COM 3.
However every time I tried to 'connect via BT' on my device, it said 'no partnership existed......'.
I therefore established some more com ports on my computer (in addition to COM 3, COM 4, COM 5 which I had taken authorisation off of):
COM 6
COM 7. Both without authorisation.
I then used the trial and error method to find which com port would broadcast 'activesync' to my device. It was still COM 3.
However, on trying 'activesync via BT'on my device this time, it began to connect!!!
I am not sure whether opening up the extra ports (COM 6 and COM 7) or whether my computer/device decided it was now the time to play ball since it realised I was about to take a cricket bat to it worked but it now syncs fantastically.
NB: There was no need to reinstall any software or windows operating system (as some other posts on other websites have suggested)
I still cannot get this to work. I couldn't on my Sprint Touch and now I can't on my Touch Pro.
I have Vista Home Premium SP1 with WMDC 6.1
Computer was formatted to factory settings today. Touch Pro is new as of yesterday.
I paired the phone to the computer and the computer to the phone. ActiveSync was a profile available for the computer and I made sure it was ticked.
I plugged in the phone via USB and set up the partnership. All is good there.
When I open ActiveSync on the phone and click "connect via bluetooth" it tells me it cannot open the port.
This is the exact same problem I had with my Touch. The computer is newly formatted and isn't communicating with any other bluetooth device at all. How can the port not be available? I've tried the regedit. Tried making incoming ports on the computer. No avail. However, I cannot make new outgoing ports on the phone. The tab is there but no option to do so.
Any help?
Thanks in advance
EZ Solution
I just found an easy solution for u guys who using Toshiba Bluetooth Stack ...
U guys no need to remove anything ...
All u need to do is verify the COM port of ur bluetooth ...
1. Go to the “Bluetooth Local COM” Applet in your Control Panel
2.Open “Bluetooth Local COM” applet where you will see a list of Ports
3. The Corerct port you need to use is
“COM7 Toshiba BT Port (COM7) LocalCOM-Server[SerialPort(TOSHIBA LocalCOM)]
and not “COM6 Toshiba BT Port (COM6) LocalCOM-Client”
From this guy here ... << http://thinkabdul.com/2006/10/12/tu...c-via-bluetooth-with-toshiba-bluetooth-stack/ >> TQ sir ...
Then ... u guys need to use ur REGEDIT to find this ...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows CE Services
Notice there is SerialPort ?? yes ... JUST CHANGE THE string 'Bluetooth' to COM7 ...
After this just pair ur wat ever PDA u've got & thats it ... u got the ACTIVESYNC in the advance option of the services available ...
Hope u guys enjoy !!!
P/S :- BTW i just bought my HTC TP 2 weeks ago ...
woks perfectly!!!
many thanks.
hello everyone,
I cannot get Activesync to recognize my htc touch pro no matter what i do,... i've uninstalled and reinstalled shut everything off then on, followed all of MS's advice, and nothing works,...
Any suggestions,...? No problems connecting my tytn II and my hermes,...
thanks,
ek
Are you running any firewall software? If so, this is relevant to you.
start>>settings>>connections>>usbtopc>> un check the "enable advanced network functionality"
sorry attnoob, was trying for your quick fix, but it didn't work,... thanks anyway,... now will go to the firewall issues noted above, but i already opened the ports as per ms's recommendations in help,...
will try other suggestions and get back to you,...
ok, so allenh, read all the info at the link you sent me, and actually did all these things yesterday, but it didn't work,... also, something strange happens when i hook the device to the PC in that, the device immediately goes to the 'internet sharing' program you use when tethering, it establishes a connection with the internet, and there is a comments saying 'check usb cable connection' and this never happened with the tytn II,...
your help is appreciated,...
ek
Check the USB cable
It seems the USB cable the Tilt uses and the one the Raphael/Fuze use are different, If i use the cable that i usued with my tilt the computer would not recognize the Fuze it will charge it though, only if i use the usb cable that came with the Fuze it works fine.
Are you using the stock ROM or a cooked ROM. Some of the new cooked ROMS are having this problem.
Also, are you using Vista or XP. The problems seem to be with XP.
my fuze seems to also be having this issue... i can hear my laptop do the little noise saying something is attached but my phone never pops up with the screen anymore asking what i would like to do. sometimes i get lucky and it will randomly connect to active sync but would not give me any warning whether it was going to work or not.
btw, it didnt start doing this until i flashed NATF's v2.1 and also loaded a custom theme and toolbars and such.... it worked after i loaded NATF's rom, just randomly stopped at some point after that.
if you are putting on a new rom then put the phone in bootloader mode it worked for me
LostcauseZ06 said:
my fuze seems to also be having this issue... i can hear my laptop do the little noise saying something is attached but my phone never pops up with the screen anymore asking what i would like to do. sometimes i get lucky and it will randomly connect to active sync but would not give me any warning whether it was going to work or not.
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My Fuze is doing this too, excep every single time. I can't get Activesync to work through USB. And I'm running the stock ROM. Internet Sharing automatically connects.
Okay, I set Internet Sharing to Bluetooth PAN (instead of USB), which kept it from automatically starting when I plugged in the USB. This let ActiveSync and the 'choose a connection type' startup on my Fuze and everything has been fine.
Try your PC Network settings
Hi,
I have the same problem recently. My AS does not want to recognize my Raphael. What I did was go to the network setting of the PC (Network Connections) and disable the 1394 adapter. Then my AS now can recognize my Raphael. The next unsolved thing is how to make the connection stable enough to make happen the syncing.
Drax
Hi, I had similar problem. Once upon a time the connection between my Touch Pro (WM6.5.3) and PC stopped working. Activesync did nothing and after a minute gave error message with troubleshoot guide. So I opened control panel ---> device manager (with mobile connected via USB), where I found "Windows mobile based device" between network adapters. I opened it and under it's advanced settings I found "network address" which was set to "unavailable". So I changed it to 192.168.2.2 and now it works again ;-)
Hope it helps someone ;-)
I have a strange problem with a HTC Touch PRO. Here is my problem:
- I insert the USB cable and the phone asks if I want to use mass storage or activesync
-the phone shows a connection on the screen
-The PC is not sensing anything, the activesync is not connected.
I think this problem appeared after I used a wrong usb cable...
Anyone knows anything what to try? or this is a hardware problem?
Did you select ACTIVESYNC?
There are 2 modes this phone can do..
1) Standard ActiveSYNC or
2) AS a MASS STORAGE DEVICE -like a flash drive...
You have to select ActiveSYNC to actually SYNC software/calendar, else it will show up as just another drive to drag/drop files..
Yes i did it in every way and the computer is not sensing the connection with the phone.
Anyone know what kinf of hardware is responsible for the connection with the pc?
laseru said:
Yes i did it in every way and the computer is not sensing the connection with the phone.
Anyone know what kinf of hardware is responsible for the connection with the pc?
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The problem is likely with your operating system on your pc.
You can try things like, un-installing the HTC usb driver in device manager.
Check your firewall.
- allow activesync for trusted
- I know for ZoneAlarm you have to go to the adapters section and set the ipaddress (a new one is created when your phone is hooked up via USB) to be trusted.
If that doesn't fix issue perhaps its a corrupt install of ActiveSync. Try uninstalling and reinstalling.
laseru said:
Yes i did it in every way and the computer is not sensing the connection with the phone.
Anyone know what kinf of hardware is responsible for the connection with the pc?
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I've had this happen to me. I've got so many USB to mini-USB cables and they are not all alike.
Sometimes, it would work and sometimes activesync would not recognize it.
CHANGE YOUR CABLE to another. Hopefully, you've labeled the original cable that came with the phone..
(also, look at the mini cable where it plugs into your phone. Make sure there are no loose pins and/or verify that the 'plug' is level.
Try a different USB port
Try unchecking "use advanced network configuration" in Async settings on the phone. Some computers (for various reasons) have a hard time communicating with the phone when it's configured as a network device - unchecking this will often allow Async to find and connect to the phone, at the expense of some other functionality.
coincendentally i am having the same exact issue, it started last night.
i have tried 3 different cords, on all 3 usb ports on my computer. same thing the phone asks what kind of connection i want whether i select disk drive ofr active sync noting happens. whats weird is that the phone is charging when its connected however the computer is not seeing it at all.
i have tried all the recommendations in this thread but nothing is working. anymore help would be greatly apprciated!
Me too I have tryed everything but none is working.
I think that this a hardware problem, and the problem started to happen after i used a non HTC cable, bad quality. I think some kind of controller is dead. So i started to live with that
When I connteced to the PC via USB, my TP also asked me how to connect (AS or as disc). But suddenly it doesn't ask anymore. I had to deactivate "advanced network configuration" to conntect to AS.
The checkbox "ask each time USB connects" is activated.
What can I do that the phone asks again when I connect it?
Thx.
I have the same thing going on... suddenly a few days ago my fuze only charges when I plug it in the desktop with a usb cable... I re-flashed and it worked about halfway through a sync and then started again... I've tried different cables... uninstalled all of the usb drivers, and reinstalled then updated them... Disconnected the power supply... tried every setting on my phone, and in windows.... I've even uninstalled the last batch of windows updates that came out last week... nothing seems to work...
really simple solution.
decheck advanced network config. plug in cable wait till you see usb connected. a small box. after that choose for example activesync
internet share
This happened to me last night and I figured out that after you toggle your internet sharing you can sync up again. Idk why it works out like that but it worked for me.
This sound reasonable, because the last thing I did before was selecting the "internet sharing" option in the menu when you connect to USB.
But what do you mean with "toggle your internet sharing"? Can you please describe it.
Thx.
try this
okay - first see if you're getting an active connection with your pc , not from the network connections window, but by running mymobiler. I was getting a connection through mymobiler, but active sync wasn't recognizing the device. If mymobiler works, Call your phone. it will drop your connection with mymobiler when you answer the call. then hang up the phone call. (all the while leaving your cable plugged into your phone. When the call has been disconnected your activesync will recognize the connection and sync up again. I don't know why this works, but I've been able to duplicate the results several times.
Same htc ****+ wm. Bought an iphone 3g. Everything must be tuned in windows mobile! It doesn't work how it should!
None of this seems to be working... I've even flashed new roms and it stops working halfway through the sync... it doesn't even appear as though windows recognizes the device... it makes no noise or pop-up when I connect it...
Still charges though... Don't know what is going on...
Reinstall Mobile Device Manager!
modulusman said:
None of this seems to be working... I've even flashed new roms and it stops working halfway through the sync... it doesn't even appear as though windows recognizes the device... it makes no noise or pop-up when I connect it...
Still charges though... Don't know what is going on...
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I've experienced this issue multiple times, as I use my TP to sync with many stations. The solution is way more simple than you think and it has nothing to do with cables!.
You probably use Win Vista so all you need is to uninstall "Windows Mobile Device Center", restart the PC and install a fresh copy from MS site.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=83D513EA-9DF9-4920-AF33-3A0E2E4E7BEB&displaylang=en
If you're on XP, do the same with the Active sync solution for XP.
Good luck!
yeah this happens to me every now and then. the advanced network configuration option really helps, but sometimes i just need to plugin/unplug the usb cable from teh phone/cable or cable/computer a couple more timesbefore it picks it up...
goodluck!