Hi,
I'm thinking of gettinga Mac laptop.
Can I get (free??) software to synch XDAs to the MAC?
Thanks
SynCE is a free syncing program for OS X, but you better keep a bottle of tylenol by your side.
http://www.synce.org/index.php/Mac_OS_X
http://www.synce.org/index.php/SynCE-Wiki
I've tried synce on several occasions without ever getting it to work. To be honest the only "real" alternative today is missing sync for $40. Although I read somewhere that I guy had gotten activesync to work with wine on osx but I wouldn't consider that a solution...
i heard parallel's desktop works for WM5 phones too. Too bad i don't have an intel mac to try that out. Check our their forum if u want more info on that.
For my g4, i go with exchange server syncing. works pretty nicely, and never have to dock.
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XDA Exec, all of a sudden, it no longer connects.
"Activesync cannot connect to the windows mobile powered device. To troubleshoot the problem, click OK."
Uninstalled AS, Downloaded 4.2 AS, switched USB port, disabled firewall and antivirus, nothing works.
I'd hate to have to wipe my device, coz it's a pain to get it back to normal, coz I don't have any fancy backup solutions. Also have Push Email running on it, but I suppose that could be be re-setup manually.
It's been syncing happily for ages over the air, and I connect it basically only to allow me to install programs. Which I can't do now.
P. O. S. Software.
Any ideas?
Re: I Hate Activesync. Hate. It. Device simply not connec
belfast-biker said:
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Ah, not to worry, did a hard reset, and it connects now. The fact that that's what fixed it, sucks.
Reinstalling O2, push email settings now, and all my proggies...
Use a nokia PC Suite then say you don't like active sync, I hate microsofts products but I love them or I need them, one or the other, but this is a perfect example, I have a Nokia 9300 and fully love the phone but can't use it because the Nokia PC Suite is so bad, it reformats excel files as they are transfered from the computer and back and that only one example.
seal said:
Use a nokia PC Suite then say you don't like active sync, I hate microsofts products but I love them or I need them, one or the other, but this is a perfect example, I have a Nokia 9300 and fully love the phone but can't use it because the Nokia PC Suite is so bad, it reformats excel files as they are transfered from the computer and back and that only one example.
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Previous version of windows mobile used to reformat as well, currnt version doesn't. But still, not everything trasnfers across perfectly in excel or word.
I think anything sold by microsoft is like drugs, we all hate it because its so unrealiable but when we use it it keeps us hooked.
OK, I usually read a lot and rarely post, but I had to be the first to bring you Mac fanboys the good news!!!
After several tries, I couldn't make PocketMac and/or The Missing Sync do ANYTHING AT ALL to sync with my WM5/WM6 Hermes on my OS X. I couldn't uninstall them properly, couldn't get TRIALS without already having a $erial number, and experienced USB problems with these things!!! I have no problem with paying for good software, but I was determined to get something to WORK before I paid, due to so many terrible reviews I've read of these two products mentioned above.
I finally found software to SYNC in OS X 10.4.x...
http://www.eltima.com/products/syncmate/
It's called SyncMate, and so far it's free (for a while?) Now, if only I can settle on a nice ROM (if I could stop flashing), I'll have absolutely no use for Windows!
So far, SyncMate looks good... It successfully imported my Traditional Chinese contacts into the address book, but I haven't played with it much yet...
Mac users, please try it and we can use this Thread to post our experiences!!!
Keep in mind, you need to properly uninstall the OLD SYNC GARBAGE leftover from PocketMac and/or Missing Sync before it will begin to sync.
-J Cat
Hermes on OS X 10.4.9 Hackintosh
I actually tried it yesterday but couldn't get it to work. It couldn't connect to my Touch. It does look promising though. I paid for Missing Sync which has always worked well for me. The problem with this app might be that I'm on 10.5.1. I've read something about Leopard not working well for some people, a problem with a network connection. I'll try it again if people can get it to work on Leopard properly, I don't mind switching if it's better.
Just one question though. It seemed like you can only sync one calendar, is that the case? That would make it pretty much useless to me since I use 5 differen iCal calendars.
Does it work with OSX 10.3.9??? God Please!!
Downloaded the program, but couldn't get it to work with my O2 Zinc, don't understand why, it does have the sync sign, but couldn't get a establishment between the 2 and i simply can't click the sync button on the Syncmate program. Can someone please enlighten. Cheers!
OasisG
Hermes Forum has info
Someone wrote about this in the Hermes Forum, and I've been replying to that. Someone ought to try and move it to the General Forum, but for now, here's its URL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=346608
Sync over Bluetooth?
Hi,
There is a way for use it over Bluetooth?
Regards,
Taguapire.
Works perfectly. Love it. The only thing I wish it had was Bluetooth, as taguapire mentioned.
*sigh* Why do we always have to be called fanboys?
Nice software though.
Oh, and new version out, as of Jan 3rd.
I am using missingsync with leopard and my hermes without a hitch. great application, all the others I have tried have been flaky.
I have tried a bunch of times to connect to syncmate and it simply won't. Any advice? I am on 10.4.1 and using an XV6800. It just won't connect.
somebody knows some program to use in mac os to edit the ppc registry
Hey Guys check this out a beta release of the Windows Vista Sideshow is released for our phones.
Check out the D/L Link from MS
Damn i don't want to switch back to Vista again..
Noonski said:
Damn i don't want to switch back to Vista again..
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With how cheap HDD's are.. dual/tri/quad boot... You should have been doing this for years braaaugh...save a lot of time and ease of use. I run win2k3x64/vistax32/xpx32sp2
I have several Virtual Machines yes. But not Vista as Main system.
Installed it and It worked Great
Hey Guys I installed it last night and it worked great and controls the media player and access outlook from a great distance.
the one thing is that you have to be able to sync over BT.
other then that worked on the latest TNT base on19213.
Very Cool
I'm also using TNT's latest and it worked without having to patch anything. I did have trouble on my Vista box -- damn WIDCOMM stack! It didn't find the profile for sideshow for my phone. I went into device manager and fiddled around a bit (rescanned for changes) and it finally found the driver and it started working.
That said I still can't active sync via bluetooth (can't find a valid partnership on the phone side). I've tried both via bluetooth and COM over bluetooth and still no joy. I don't need it any so as long as the sideshow stuff keeps working I'm happy.
Oh and yes while the sideshow stuff works very well and at a great distance too it still is typical ugly, not finger friendly crap from Microsoft. The home plugin's navigation is so small it's hard to hit the arrows without bringing the applet up completely. Also most everything is buried in menus (some wired to buttons but not much). I realize this is a beta but this is pretty much Microsoft standard stuff. I wish theur UI people would get a clue some day.
I've got a pc with vista home premium sp2 and remote all enabled. router is upnp on also. no firewall or anything on vista pc.
tp2 vzw. in remote desktop on phone i put in correct vista ip and correct username and password and hit connect. immediately it says it can't connect. all connections are fine from pcs or macs to the vista pc. the phone is wifi on same lan etc and works otherwise. I don't get it one bit and would so love some help please.
Thanks so much.
Give logmein a try. I've always had troubles with remote desktop
logmein is web only.
it works though. I've used it before quite easily. There are other solutions out there as well, just visit google or search in the general ppcgeeks and xda forums
Remote desktop is all I'm asking for help on as it comes with the phone and is what I have available to me, plus it's local and that is better performance.
Have you tried the remote desktop from a PC first to verify that your home settings are correct?
I have RDP working on my Sprint TP2, and I've never had an issue with it on the Mogul or Diamond.
Are you entering the local or public IP address in the remote desktop program?
VNC
I didn't have any problems with the remote desktop on mine at all. I quit using it when I found a vnc viewer though. VNC is nice because it doesn't mess with windows logins and keeps your display without dumping to a login screen. Great for media centers.
It sounds to me like you are having a security issue. I don't what security features the WM remote desktop viewer uses, but your Vista settings might not like them.
nmap your vista box - probably your antivirus/malware/spyware/firewall suite is blocking it.
You might also try checking to see if NLA is required upon login. I'm fairly confident that the current Remote Desktop mobile clients do not support it due to the need for kerberos or certificate authentication between the client (phone) and server (pc).
Check out "Remote Settings" in the "System" control panel item, and make sure it doesn't have the option selected to require NLA.
Thanks guys.
If you re read my first post I answer all yer questions already.
Everything works from pcs or macs. No software on vista to block anything.
The only thing not working is the remote desktop on the tp2.
I'm not on my Vista box right now, but there is a setting for the security level requirement. Try lowering it:
http://blogs.microlinkllc.com/tresing/Lists/Photos/091608_1652_WindowsServ2.png
buggs1a said:
Thanks guys.
If you re read my first post I answer all yer questions already.
Everything works from pcs or macs. No software on vista to block anything.
The only thing not working is the remote desktop on the tp2.
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I'm having the exact same problem. Funny thing though, it worked once, then I tried again and haven't been able to get it to work anymore. I have tried most of the roms and I'm still unable to get it to work again. I keep getting the message "Cannot connect with the current connection settings. To change your connection settings, tap Settings."
It's already set to allow anything.
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Funny thing is I have the exact same problem. It works sometimes and it doesn't other.
I found a fix, even though it's kind of lame. Load up Internet Explorer. That's it. Then go to remote desktop. It should work just fine.
Why this is I have no idea but hope I helped some people out there.
I opened IE and tried RDC and it still doesn't work. Gives the error immediately.
This is really insane. I totally don't get it and really need remote desktop on my phone to work. grr.
I don't have a clue what if anything could be blocking this if anything is blocking. I connect fine from my macbook pro and other pcs, just not the phone. And vista is set to accept anything remote. I'm not running a firewall or anything on Vista either. Built in vista firewall is off too.
The only versions of windows vista that support remote desktop are Vista Business and Vista Ultimate! If you have anything lower than Business which includeds Home edition and Home Premium, Microsoft disabled the Remote Desktop feature in these OS's so that is why it is not allowing you to connect.....
Do search for it on google and you'll find a bunch more info on it.
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The only versions of windows vista that support remote desktop are Vista Business and Vista Ultimate! If you have anything lower than Business which includeds Home edition and Home Premium, Microsoft disabled the Remote Desktop feature in these OS's so that is why it is not allowing you to connect.....
Do search for it on google and you'll find a bunch more info on it.
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Ya know, if you read the original post, he said that this was something that worked normally or used to work, but now has stopped working. Has nothing to do with his desktop O/S. I too am having this same problem. To get to a pc inside my network, I have to force it to build the vpn connect first by going to a lame ie page on the inside network. Once that has happened, then I can use the remote app and specify a pc to get to and it finds it. This use to work just fine on my 6800.
I know ms disabled Rdc in home premium but I enabled it which is why I'm able to connect from pcs and macs. But not from phone.
I just connected to my xp pc from phone last night just fine and I never even tried before. So on the vista I ain't got a clue.
I currently have a Touch Pro 2 and quite frankly I think its great, I like the fact that windows mobile is somewhat of a 'native' windows. I love the fact it integrates directly with Outlook allowing me to seamlessly sync my contacts and calendar
What I don't like is the sluggish 568mhz processor. I don't like the internet response times they're bloody horrendous (I think thats a phone issue), and I absolutely HATE when it suddenly stops working in various tasks, i.e. ActiveSync no longer connecting.
So I figure its time to get something better. The question is what?
First and foremost I need something for business use more than gaming or messing around. My concern is with the Jailbreaking capability with WP7 since I havnt' looked into it much? is it just as easy and universal as android?
On the flipside, i'm concerned that Android doesn't seem to natively support syncing with Outlook? I want to literally just plug it in (or use bluetooth) and have everything updated, no third party apps that require manually transfering or setting up external internet accounts and such
Is there anything else to look out for?
Thank you