Besides my cradle, I have an activesync cable (USB on one end & connector for my XDA II unit on the other end). I've been using it for quite sometime now, until one day it stopped detecting my phone, I can no longer synchronize on my unit...but the thing is, it can still charge my XDA II.
I can activesync with my cradle...so does this mean that my activesync cable is the one defective? What are the possible solution, Im looking for a diagram for this interface, there must be a loose connection on my cable.
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kaleidoscopelex said:
Besides my cradle, I have an activesync cable (USB on one end & connector for my XDA II unit on the other end). I've been using it for quite sometime now, until one day it stopped detecting my phone, I can no longer synchronize on my unit...but the thing is, it can still charge my XDA II.
I can activesync with my cradle...so does this mean that my activesync cable is the one defective? What are the possible solution, Im looking for a diagram for this interface, there must be a loose connection on my cable.
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What OS are you using?
If WM5 - there are several Threads about XDAII with WM5 having problems to sync via USB (I have this (unsolved) problem, too).
(Have a lokk at www.buzzdev.net, too)
So: no solution, but at leat an assurance that there is no hardware problem.
regards
Shrek3K
kaleidoscopelex said:
Besides my cradle, I have an activesync cable (USB on one end & connector for my XDA II unit on the other end). I've been using it for quite sometime now, until one day it stopped detecting my phone, I can no longer synchronize on my unit...but the thing is, it can still charge my XDA II.
I can activesync with my cradle...so does this mean that my activesync cable is the one defective? What are the possible solution, Im looking for a diagram for this interface, there must be a loose connection on my cable.
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I turn of firewall of pc windows xp.
I experience the same problem too.
Try re-installing the ActiveSync. This worked for me.
I installed the WM 6.1 about one month ago and everything was fine until recently. Has anyone been able to find a solution for this? mine started doing this about three days ago. I was syncing fine just last week!!
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Have you tried disabling the advanced network functionality option?
I'm having the same problems too.
It all worked fine. 1 day it stopped working. I've removed the partnerships and uninstalled ActiveSync, installed again, reboot both devices. Started working.
Now it stopped working again!
I've got a HTC TyTN
Help...!
I've the exact same problem with me Raphael with RomEOS WM6.1. It won't work on Vista or XP, tried all the standard stuff and tried it on a fresh computer with Vista. Seems to be a WM6.1 or ROM issue.
I'm looking for instalation files for ActiveSync on WM6.1, but can't find any.
Where we can find ActiveSync ROM cab file so that we can install on Mobile again.
Since ActiveSync on mobile is not working as I have to 2 phones
1) HTC Tytn II (Not Working)
2) O2 Atom ( Working )
with same usb cable and same desktop or laptop.
can anyone help where we can get a activeSync Installer for phone.
I have the same problem, I am running WM5 on an Eten Om600+ and Vista no my laptop.
the phone charges, but there is not communication between computer and phone. all was fine, till one day... no sync no more.
Any suggestions?
bushido1 said:
Have you tried disabling the advanced network functionality option?
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where do i find that?
ok Im having the same problem here with my Titan.. how did you all get it to work again?
i got a SPV M1000. one cradle and one USB cable. I prefer using USB cable to cradle. I got same problem as you with my USB cable. USB cable can charge but can not synch. I dismantled my USB cable and found out that. one data tag(pin) was loose. and people should know that. USB cable have 22 tags(pins): 2,5,16,17,18 are connect to (-) negative and 13,20,21,22 (+) positive. the tag number 14 and 15 is the date line. If one of 14 or 15 tag is loosen(mean it donot touch to your ppc when you plug the cable in) then your ppc only can charge and cannot synch. So, I pushed the tag 14th on my cable back, seal with some superglue. after that, my usb cable work again until now.
by the way, i disconnected the pin number 20,21,22 from (+) positive. disconnect one data pin ( 14 or 15). after that, my USB cable can be used to charge my PPC through PC or the any chargers with voltage >5V. is that usefull huh?. and when i want to Synch, i reconect that pins again. for more convenient, i do it with a Switch with 2 poles.
hi guys
i am new to this so apprecaite your help.have been using my xda exec for about a firthinte brilliantly.however since yesterday ,when i plug the usb cable to pda nothing is happening,fone is not being recognized by pc.i tried different cables and diferent pc's to no avail.the pda does not even charge via usb cable.
however it charges normally via wall charger.
do you think I bust the connector,could it be fixed?
grifone said:
hi guys
i am new to this so apprecaite your help.have been using my xda exec for about a firthinte brilliantly.however since yesterday ,when i plug the usb cable to pda nothing is happening,fone is not being recognized by pc.i tried different cables and diferent pc's to no avail.the pda does not even charge via usb cable.
however it charges normally via wall charger.
do you think I bust the connector,could it be fixed?
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A couple of questions:
What ROM are you using?
What version of Windows is your main computer running?
Has ANYTHING changed between it working and it not? (Automatic updates, new software installed, installed drivers for a new USB device, etc)
Does the PDA recognise that it is charging/has external power?
Can you borrow a different cable\somebody else's computer to test it on?
Just as a test, try going into your settings, in the connection tab and go into "USB to PC". Try ticking\unticking the checkbox labeled "Enable advanced network functionality"
If the cable is broken, best thing to do is to buy a new one - its probably not worth the money to repair it (try looking on EBay - any mini-usb cable SHOULD suit the Universal)
(ps. are you sure you should be posting in here? I think you probably should have put it into the main section for Universals)
hi TehPenguin
thx for your reply
as i said before i am a total newbie and so dont know were to check wot ROM i am using.from where can i check.the fone come with WM6 installed(it does not have video calling however)
i am runnig windows xp sp2 on my pc.
when i plug in wall charger ,pda recognizes it
no mew software were installed from the time it was working(after that i installed a couple of spb programmes via bluetooth)
i tried my cable on my fiends foned and it worked,i tried my fone with my friends cable and it didnt work,that is why i am thinking it is something to do with my mini usb connector.
can some admin move this post to appropriate section or do i repost there again?
tnx again
grifone said:
hi TehPenguin
thx for your reply
as i said before i am a total newbie and so dont know were to check wot ROM i am using.from where can i check.the fone come with WM6 installed(it does not have video calling however)
i am runnig windows xp sp2 on my pc.
when i plug in wall charger ,pda recognizes it
no mew software were installed from the time it was working(after that i installed a couple of spb programmes via bluetooth)
i tried my cable on my fiends foned and it worked,i tried my fone with my friends cable and it didnt work,that is why i am thinking it is something to do with my mini usb connector.
can some admin move this post to appropriate section or do i repost there again?
tnx again
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Okay, Windows XP is a good start - and its nice to see that you did some test to figure out where exactly the bug is
I find it unusual that your phone came with WM6 already on it - unless it was second hand... You can check your windows version by going into the settings, under the "System" tab and opening "About", at the top of this it should have "Windows Mobile(R) 6 Professional" or something like that
Here are some more things to try:
Have the phone off and disconnected, then plug in the cable (this seems to work for me if I have problems)
Go into your settings, under the connection tab and go into "USB to PC". Try unticking the checkbox labeled "Enable advanced network functionality"
I think that the second one is most likely the way to fix it. Also what version of ActiveSync are you running (At the top of ActiveSync there is a "Help" menu, select the "About Microsoft ActiveSync" - this should give you version info). If the activesync is anything less than version 4.5 - look for an update on Microsoft's website
And one last thing - no offence, but - one thing I don't like is people using "IM spk" for forums. I understand if you aren't fluent in English but please try...
Enjoy!
TehPenguin
thanks again for your help.
first I would like to say that i do not know what you mean by IM spk ?sorry if I broke any rules
the phone is not new,i bought it off e-bay
I am running activesync 4.5 on my pc which if i am not mistaken is the latest version available.
I will check about what version i have later,as I dont have phone with me currently,but what I can say is the version i have does not support video calling,and it does not have the Phone pad facility in the entering text options.
No harm done with the "IM spk" (its just one of the things I don't like - I'm sure you read my post on the Ultimate ROM)
Did you try any of my other suggestions?
Also, you may wish to upgrade your Universal to a new ROM (I believe that Ivan is uploading one as I type) or go to an official WM5 ROM from a manufacturer - it is possible that the ROM you are using is defective...
just to let you know
problem fixed.it was a hardware problem after all,took it to a local technician who fixed it up for me
all back to normal now
thanks for your help m8
connector broken
The connector on side of my universal appears to have come dislodged and can't charge
How I repair usb connector?
i viewed:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=242772&highlight=connector
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=242772&highlight=connector
others solutions?
thanks
That's for a Wallaby. The Uni has a USB socket soldered straight to it's mobo. It depends if the damage has ripped any tracks from the mobo. It may be a straight solder replacement, or you may need to follow the tracks slightly to solder further along them. I'm sure a competent solderer would be able to help if you showed them it. Or upload a picture of the damage and we can all have a look
I am using a OCT 07 version of Dutty's update and its been working well.
Don't use activesync except for copying apps over to phone.
Noticed that I have lost the ability to use activesync. My phone is longer recogized by 3 laptops and one desktop.
When I had this problem with my 8125 I would go to settings, connections, "USB to PC" and disable the check box to "Enable advanced network functionality" and my phone would show up again. Tried it with my Tilt and it didn't change anything.
Thinking I am missing something here. While I wasn't using Activesync to sync up my contacts and rather just to move programs to my micro SD card. Without Activesync I cannot update my ROM (its an addiction). I do not believe its an issue on the PC but rather with the Tilt at this time.
I have hard reset a couple of times and still having this problem. I use Sprite backup and am able to restore my phone after the hard reset.
Just to check went to boot loader mode to check and see my hardspl update is still there. It is there. When I plug in my usb cable - see the switch from serial to USB but RUU doesn't communicate with mobile phone.
Any suggestions?
Have you deleted the device in the active sync and rebooted the computer and see if it recognizes it then?
THis happens to me sometimes.
Try using a different USB cable. For some reason some cables (my docking station for instance) causes this problem!
So far have tried -
Removing partnership in activesync - on two PC's - still not working
Removing and updating activesync - on two PCs - still not working
I don't believe its an activesync problem but rather a phone problem.
Started up my "old" Cingular 8125 and tried it with docking station and two mini usb cables and it is recognized by all.
Looking at the mini usb port on the 8125 it appears to be intact but there is a small crack on one side of it - but it still works fine.
It could be a micro-usb problem. Not sure. Audio works, it appears to be charging ok.
I do use a cradle at home, office and each car. I used a magnifying glass/lamp combo to look better and it appears that all the pins are straight.
Never having looked though I am not sure what I am looking for.
Tried another cable - still same - "USB device not recognized"
Mini USB port version
I have Old model - with visible "holes" in the plug.
The New model doesn't have visible holes.
Is there a tool of sorts which shows pin connectivity on the PC side or HTC side?
Cable
Tried my cable (mini USB to standard USB) in the office today and it worked! The two at home and three computers there have historically worked since I got the ATT Tilt. Odd?
Further testing in the offices with three other cables didn't work. Plugging the one that worked into my docking station also did not work. Tested the "HTC" combo mini USB and Audio adapter didn't work.
Noticed the pins are more pronounced on the one cable that work.
So will be taking my cable home to try there with the "other" computers.
This is leaving me to think that its definitely a problem with the pins on the mini USP connector on the HTC Kaiser/Tilt. I can't see any bent but may only "flattened" a bit.
I did find a place which will service device installing a new mini USB plug for $60 including shipping. Will post link.
^^ Did you ever get the link. I think I have the same problem.
Hi folks.
My Tornado (imate sp5) was flashed from factory WM5 to WM6 with VJ Grace 3.3, it worked just fine. One day I lost conenctivity via activesync over the usb cable. BT activesync still works fine. I had not done anything to the connecter port other than using USB cable to activesync occasionally, and to use the wall charger.
After 2 months of going like this, I decided to upgrade to a newer Nitrogen ROM, and I enter the bootloader mode by pressig the camera button and plugging in the usb cable. The three color screen comes just fine.
Now, when I attach the USB cable, I do not see the small writing "USB" at the lower left hand corner.
Also I cannot connect it with Terraterm pro or the RUU utility, says phone is not connected via the USB.
But my usb cable still charges the phone when connected to the PC, even though activesync doesnt do anything.
Is there anything I can do?
Can it be a hardware error? Or a registry change I might have done using smarttweaks (enable/disable charging over usb-- I dont remember). If so can it be restored or undone?
I tried hard resets (clear storage and leftsoftkey/rightsoftkey/powerbutton combinations), but still it doesnt recognise activesync.
My other windows mobile devices get connected to same pc activesync with no problem, using the same data cable. Heck I even repaired by reflashing a friend's Wizard using the same pc and cable last week.
Is it possible that my tornado's usb connector port might have gone poof (it still charges the phone), and is there any remedy to that?
Thanks for reading, and please help..
Regards,
Steve
I've got the same problem. I can't connect via AS:/
I had a similar problem once in a while when I upgraded my phone to WM6; it seemed almost random. One day, the phone wouldn't switch out of Vibrate mode, and ActiveSync wouldn't synch with the phone. The first time it happened, I had VJGrace's 3.3, and 3.4 had just come out, so I went ahead and flashed it. I didn't format binfs or anything (which, in my experience isn't necessary for a functioning OS flash, just a clean one) but it flashed a fresh WM6 on, and the problem went away.
Then, a couple weeks later, I had the same problem again. It was right around the time that VJ's 3.7 came out, so I flashed that (again without format binfs) and it fixed the problem again.
Then, a couple weeks later, I had the same problem yet again. This time, Nitro's Platinum Edition had just come out, so I flashed it. Haven't had the problem again.
Interesting note - since I got my Tornado, my first Smartphone, I have only ever done the format binfs once - the first time I flashed WM6. Haven't done it since. It's my opinion that format binfs gives you a CLEAN install of WinMobile, but is not strictly necessary.
So, to summarize: try direct-flashing a new WM6 install. Just plug in the USB cable - ignore ActiveSync when it fails to synchronize - and run the updater program. It'll take care of the rest, even if AS doesn't synch.
djsleepwalker:
If you lost USB connectivity, how did you flash your phone?
Should I read between the lines that the bootloader connected properly and that it was a WM6 driver problem?
Exitao said:
djsleepwalker:
If you lost USB connectivity, how did you flash your phone?
Should I read between the lines that the bootloader connected properly and that it was a WM6 driver problem?
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To be totally honest, I'm not 100% certain. See, ActiveSync wouldn't SYNCH with the phone, but I could still "Explore" the phone. WM6 was active and working, and charged via USB cable, it just wouldn't synch.
So, after I connected the USB cable and ActiveSync popped up a message that said it couldn't synchronize with the phone, I just started up the ROMUpdateUtility program. It rebooted the phone into the bootloader for me.
I honestly never tried to start it back up in bootloader mode. The only reason I decided to just flash a new ROM was because I had already downloaded the ROM, but where I was at the time, I had no internet access (and therefore couldn't remember the steps before flashing the new ROM.) A friend of mine who has a Wizard (and who, I think, might be a member of this forum) suggested that I didn't *have* to format binfs to put an updated ROM on the phone, so I said screw it. I needed it out of Vibrate mode (my phone is my second alarm - my second line of defense against oversleeping) so I flashed the new ROM.
ninja edit: If ccpraveen is getting *nothing* when he connects the USB, then my suggestion probably won't help. But if Windows recognizes something being connected, and he can *explore* the phone, but ActiveSync just won't synchronize, then he's probably having the same problem I was. I can't tell for sure from reading his post.
Sweet...
Thanks for the comments, its all dejavu again
Djsleepwalker's comments did make me wonder, hey this is exactly my problem, except that mine doesnt connect in any manner.
Lots of similarities, problems started with VJ 3.3, on and off for a while with USB, then totally lost connection.
I am not concerned with formatting BINFS now, I somehow want to get the phone recognized.
Exitao has actually asked a VERY VALID query. It is indeed impossible to flash a phone without any USB connectivity (unless via an SD image or something). Djsleepwalker's issue was minimal, only that the PC was not showing up the activesync as connected, but indeed there WAS a connection, he could explore the phone from the pc etc, and I bet if he did go into the 3 color screen, he would have seen the "USB" on the left lower portion.
So, mine is just that. No connectivity. Nada. PC just sits dumb. Phone just gets charged, and finally into the fully charged green LED. Thats it.
Could there be something in VJ's ROM that is doing this?
I wonder, because a Wizard I once tried to repair would not let me flash upgrade either. I had to go back to a basic BUTTON ROM to get the upgrades running properly again. But there atleast I had connectivity then.
After I read DJ's comments, I tried running the RUU straight, without getting into the bootloader (for a change). Again its the same error 260. Here is a screenshot.
Anybody?
Regards
Steve
It seems, from the description, that the activesync profile became corrupt.
Deleting any device profiles from Activesync and connecting the phone as a new device might also solve the problem. However, it might be active synch on the phone that is the problem...
Anyone unsure how serious their problem is should just turn off the USB connect in activesync, start the phone into boot loader and do an "info 2" with terraterm pro.
If terraterm discovers the device, the USB is not the problem. It's activesynch.
Terraterm pro would not connect either.
I started the phone into bootloader by plugging in the usb while keeping the camera button pressed. Started the terraterm pro, selected Serial > USB, clicked Ok, Terraterm says ERROR, Cannot Open.
One minor thing, what do ppl normally see in their bootscreens? I see these lines, Tornado IPL 2.00 Tornado SPL 2.00.0000 and another line Tornado IU.
I dont remember seeing this third line saying Tornado IU before. Is it normal? It is in the middle zone( green coloured zone).
I believe my usb connector port might have a physical error. What else it could be. PC just will not detect ANY sort of USB connection.
Thanks again Exitao, I am stumped.
Regards
Steve
Have you tried any other USB ports on your computer? I know it's a longshot, but on my desktop PC one of the onboard USB ports just doesn't function at all. The other three do.
ninja edit: Maybe try it on another computer, too?
I tried on all four USB ports of my laptop, as well as on another Desktop PC I have.
Even without activesync installed, plugging in this should bring out a DING, saying something has been connected to the PC USB. (and asking for drivers, if Activesync was not installed. Here nothing happens, no DING). Remember, the same USB port is being used to sync my Wizard, Blackjack 2 and my old Himalaya even now.
Another possible reason, I was using a dumb chinese charger for charging the phone, after I lost the original one. Could that might have fried the usb pins?
ccpraveen said:
I tried on all four USB ports of my laptop, as well as on another Desktop PC I have.
Even without activesync installed, plugging in this should bring out a DING, saying something has been connected to the PC USB. (and asking for drivers, if Activesync was not installed. Here nothing happens, no DING). Remember, the same USB port is being used to sync my Wizard, Blackjack 2 and my old Himalaya even now.
Another possible reason, I was using a dumb chinese charger for charging the phone, after I lost the original one. Could that might have fried the usb pins?
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Please excuse me if I'm stating the obvious, or if I'm a bit off, as I don't haven't used my Tornado in a bit (upgraded to Touch Cruise), but in the last ROM I used, NitroGen's latest WM6 version, there was an option in settings to disable usb connectivity and only allow USB charging. Perhaps VJ's ROM has the same option and you activated it. Have you already checked this?
Did you remeber to uncheck "Alllow USB connections" in activesync before you connected the boot-loaded phone?
This may be a hardware problem. Is it possible to use a can of compressed air to blow out any dust or debris from the USB socket on the phone?
Do you have WMStorage on your phone? If not, can you load it onto your storage card and install/run the app and see if the PC will recognise your device as a USB mass storage device?
I guess you also want to check the Device Manager in Windows and check for any exclamaition marks (!) or "bangs." Both with the phone disconnected and connected, and maybe even with wmstorage enabled. If it does show your phone in the device manager, delete or remove the device in the manager and reboot.
(To get to device manager, you can right click on "my computer" and select "properties", or press the Windows key and the Pause/Break key, or go to the control panel applet.)
BTW: is this XP?
If you are using Vista, try the following:
Step 1: Press Start
Step 2: Select settings
Step 3: Select (6) Connections
Step 4: Select (0) More
Step 5: Select (1) USB to PC
Changing the type of USB connection your device uses can help with problems
connecting ActiveSync.
Step 6: Disable the option - Enable advanced network functionality
Step 7: Press done 3 times
Step 8: Return to main screen.
Step 9: Uninstall unrecognized USB device in device manager (on PC)
Step 10: reboot Phone and reconnect
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If XP, keep going...
You've stated that the PC is recognising your other devices. Isn't there a limit to the number of windows mobile devices you can sync or associate with one installation of activesync? Can you delete a device and try again?
Is USB charging enabled or disabled in your phone? Try toggling the setting to opposite whatever it is.
If you are using a firewall app, add these programs to your firewall's exemptions:
# Wcesmgr.exe
# Wcescomm.exe
# Rapimgr.exe
Or simply disable any firewalls, network traffic optimisers or possibly antivirus (some have network protections) app to test if that has an effect.
Ok guys..
I will try doing all these, step by step and lets see
And accept my sincere gratitude from my heart for detailing all these info for me, I am soo deeply moved
Sincerely
Steve
ccpraveen said:
Ok guys..
I will try doing all these, step by step and lets see
And accept my sincere gratitude from my heart for detailing all these info for me, I am soo deeply moved
Sincerely
Steve
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No need for thanx. If I helped, just give Nitro a donation on my behalf.
Well guys, with deep regret, I must say, even after trying all that, the phone stays put. PC wont recognise it, neither as a phone nor as a mass storage device. The connector port must have gone kaput.
I kinda feel stupid, u know, with all the tweaks and hacks out there, what use it is, if the dumb thing wont be recognised? Hmm.. So much for the tornado, now stuck at VJ 3.3 (unless someone find a way to flash via an SD image or something).
Well, thanks guys, your support did make me feel better, in the WM world, all is not lost, as long as there are good souls like you, willing to help, live and let live.
Regards
Steve.
PS: If the phone was not recognised in the bootloader mode, (ie even before the operating system has kicked in), I guess there should not be any difference if activesync was installed or not; and if or not mass storage option is enabled or not, right? Well, correct me if I am wrong, I think so. Could be wrong.
This is probably a useless comment, but have you tried using bluetooth instead of usb to connect to your computer?
Have u tried to delete the network card from XP device manager ?
U can also disable advanced network functionnality from your smartphone in "settings" -> "connections" -> "USB to PC"
Good luck
Can You Tried Different Usb Cable :d
i have some problem, after flashing to WM6 activesync or WM5torage can't connect..i have HTC prophet too, and i use same usb cable & PC, my HTC Prophet still can connect via activesync or WM5torage
*please..please..help us
I UPGRADEd vjgace Build_5.2.1616.18120_____v3.7 three days before today i can't connect to usb i tried diffrent app(activesync,wm5storage,internetsharing) but i can't connect so i go to bootloder mode and checked devicemanager i found device so i flashed nitrogenius rom and now working usb. try upgrade other ROM ON BOOTLODER MODE.