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BluetoothGPS and ActiveSync Issues & GPS Query

Hi All,
Excellent forum, been watching for a while now as original XDA owner. XDA is now defunct after many months happy service (Save the provider!!) - Really didn't do enough with it!
Firstly, got my XDAII and took it out wrapper - Played..
Now time for the serious stuff:
1. Ran BluetoothGPS - Fantastic, why can we not see more of this type of app on XDA? However, ran into a couple of problems:
- Setup all connections (LAN, serial, etc) and seemed to work fine with laptop with BT Dongle (TDK Class 2 & latest driver set)
- Replaced \windows\startup BTTray shortcut with new one for BTGPS, soft reset....
Yet still both systray icons come up......
And Activesync won't work through the defined serial port....
I'd really like to start using BluetoothGPS, but I need Activesync to work... I need the other functionality i.e. LAN etc which the current MS BT stack doesn't!!
Is there a way to completely remove the MS BT Stack and make BTGPS the only stack? Is it a regedit or a ROM cook that needs to be done?
Has anyone done this? Hows it working......
Oh, I bought a stowaway keyboard too... (Required for the size)... and O2 bundled their o2-g2 headset for nowt.....

Here is the problem:
Once you install BluetoothGPS, it will totally override all the MS Bluetooth services; meaning, no more Activesync or SSA; I think headset still works though.
Also, you cannot use the Activesync or SSA that is provided by the hacked software (or at least mine didn't work).
Please someone, find a fix. This is an awesome stack!

How do I create two outgoing com ports

Anybody now how to do this, two different devices but I can only create one outgoing com port at a time.
Any tools to solve this? Am running rom 1.12 and radio 1.13.
S.

I think Pocket Bluetooth Tools will allow you to do that:
http://www.bluetooth.jazztel.es/download_e.html

sh500 said:
I think Pocket Bluetooth Tools will allow you to do that:
http://www.bluetooth.jazztel.es/download_e.html
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Indead, that tool works fine. Although I use a previous version, 1.0.1.2, because the latest version is very instabile on my MDA Compact.

thanks! now I dont have to install bluesoleil :lol:
For some reason the BT Manager in the 1.1.0.0 Version is opend in the background so you can't see it when setting the connection. :evil:
(well ,you can activate it from the "Runing programs" menu)
BTW, what do all the buttons in the today plugin do :?:

Bluetooth Activesync. Which ROMS have it working?

Long time reader, less time poster so don't NOOBIFY me please. Thanks.
OK. I've flashed several roms, enjoying frying my Wizard into something new for the past year and a half. Nuff said bout that...we are all there if we are on this board.
I actually had it BT-AS working on my MDA with one of the roms, forgot which one unfortunately. I never had problems with the WIDCOMM/BROADCOMM stack on my old AXIM wth WM2003SE with activesync profile but I guess that is the difference with Broadcom and the cruddy Microsoft Stack.
My favorite ROM is the OCTAIVOI 6.0 so far. I tried out the bluetooth activesync and it will NEVER give me an activesync profile, just the serial port profile.
The MDA also seems to only have ports 6 and 7 open for bluetooth purposes.
Now I have tried registry hacks from other postings and other fixes that seem to work only with previous activesync 4.2. I USE 4.5. I know Microsoft jacked with it for some dubious security reason (which is irrelevant to home users...only enterprise users)
Anyway. Has someone got this thing to work? I love my ROM but am willing to ditch it for something that has a properly functioning connection thru AS and BT.
Thanks.
(some seem to have tried to port the Bluetooth stack from x50-51 from Dell over to wizard..has that worked out?)
too many questions...again..don't kill the "noob" poster.
Thanks

gfourner_austintxmda said:
Long time reader, less time poster so don't NOOBIFY me please. Thanks.
OK. I've flashed several roms, enjoying frying my Wizard into something new for the past year and a half. Nuff said bout that...we are all there if we are on this board.
I actually had it BT-AS working on my MDA with one of the roms, forgot which one unfortunately. I never had problems with the WIDCOMM/BROADCOMM stack on my old AXIM wth WM2003SE with activesync profile but I guess that is the difference with Broadcom and the cruddy Microsoft Stack.
My favorite ROM is the OCTAIVOI 6.0 so far. I tried out the bluetooth activesync and it will NEVER give me an activesync profile, just the serial port profile.
The MDA also seems to only have ports 6 and 7 open for bluetooth purposes.
Now I have tried registry hacks from other postings and other fixes that seem to work only with previous activesync 4.2. I USE 4.5. I know Microsoft jacked with it for some dubious security reason (which is irrelevant to home users...only enterprise users)
Anyway. Has someone got this thing to work? I love my ROM but am willing to ditch it for something that has a properly functioning connection thru AS and BT.
Thanks.
(some seem to have tried to port the Bluetooth stack from x50-51 from Dell over to wizard..has that worked out?)
too many questions...again..don't kill the "noob" poster.
Thanks
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Did you flash your carrier rom before flashing 6.0
In 5.9 it did not work for me, but in 6.0, bluetooth active sync works for me.

Great advice on flashing carrier ROM first.
This is something I usually do and when jumping from one OCTAIVOI to another, I skipped the step.
Giving it a go and will report back.
Thanks for your patience and kind answer.
I hope this works..as trying to uninstall activesync 4.5 and putting 4.2 was fruitless. WM6 says I have to use 4.5 when I guess I remember my old WM5 roms allowing 4.2.
Lets get flashing.

Reflashing with 2.26 ROM then WM6 doesn't solve BT-AS Prob
I tried the advice given above, normally excellent catchall to fix a lot of problems. This time, it unfortunately is stuck on the *&*& serial port option with no option for Activesync again.
To see how it used to work in original T-Mobile 2.26 WWE, I reflashed it and it worked beautifully. Ok, so I wasn't nuts for remembering that it worked in WM 5.0. However, putting Octaivoi 6.0 on it or several other ROMS in the last few months does not allow proper BT connectivity in using Activesync.
TNT, Blackdiamond, NBD (Where are U Zoki?) are some of the ROMS I remember having problems with also. It could be that you got it to work? Chime in.
I am going to go back to an INgeNetics type rom from original Wizard wm6.0 ports and see if they work.
I love the features on .1908, .1921, 1933,.1938 type roms but this is ridiculous to not work. Maybe I'll try that .1948 on I just saw on the boards.
ANYBODY have more input on this. SOMEBODY else tell me that they are having this problem...EVEN BETTER...FOUND A SOLUTION.
sorry for shouting...about to toss my MDA in the toilet over this.
(blasphemy)

Note also, i followed some adive that was given to me in 5.9 that didn't work. But did in 6.0
Remove all paring before flashing to 6.0
Remove all bluetooth settings also in rom.
Flash
Re-pair
Mine worked on my Wizard.
Hope that may provide some incite.

Am I the only one who is having Bluetooth-Activesync Problems?
Rocoafz-thanks for all your input. You seem to be the only one who is not apathetic to this issue. I've seen your other posts on other threads and I know you went through a lot of what I am going through now. Thanks for understanding.
ROCOAFZ said:
Note also, i followed some adive that was given to me in 5.9 that didn't work. But did in 6.0
Remove all paring before flashing to 6.0
Remove all bluetooth settings also in rom.
Flash
Re-pair
Mine worked on my Wizard.
Hope that may provide some incite.
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Tried this and unfortunately all I still get is the serial port option and no opportunity to do both incoming and outgoing com ports like you can in basic windows mobile 5.0 "T-Mobile 2.26" rom or in Button 1.05 rom.
Hell I started fresh. Uninstalled my Dell Bluetooth (widcomm stack) from laptop, uninstalled Activesync 4.5...so no more pairings at all.
Fresh flashed the carrier rom.
Installed fresh WM6 ROM.
Result.
Same nonsense. Different day....oh well.
In WM5 I have no problem connecting but nothing seems to be working.
I am wondering if a bluetooth stack can be corrupted from all the flashing or is each flash a true clean wipe that gives you a fresh start. Is there something residual from another ROM or registry hack that is screwing with this? Just curious.
APPRECIATION To any forum member with solutions or attempted solutions.
It just sucks to not have this function as my laptop seems to OVERHEAT when I am USB connected for Activesync.
G

gfourner_austintxmda said:
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Hell I started fresh. Uninstalled my Dell Bluetooth (widcomm stack) from laptop, uninstalled Activesync 4.5...so no more pairings at all.
G
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Of course, I reinstalled them before reflashing. LOL.

Check these threads...
http://help.lockergnome.com/general/Activesync-Port-Availability-Bluetooth-ftopict26563.html
Some of these worked for people

Possible Answers and a Question
To answer your question: XDA Mobile v5 (of mfazzz) does have a working ActiveSync via BT - I used it. However, it has another problem: files don't sync no matter how you connect (wi-fi or cable).
NTS's ROMs also sync via BT.
Octaivoi is a nice ROM though - I'm using it myself now and am quite happy with it. It would be nice to crack this bug...
If you do have the ability to add ports in the BT menu, it should be doable - that's how I did it with other ROMs.
I'm not sure I understand your post completely though: do you or do you not have an option under BT to add ports? I'm asking since I don't - that's what is preventing me from getting ActiveSync run via BT.
I'll still stick with Octaivoi though (at least, for now) - I like this ROM. And, perhaps we (or somebody else) will figure out how to do it.
gfourner_austintxmda said:
I actually had it BT-AS working on my MDA with one of the roms, forgot which one unfortunately. I never had problems with the WIDCOMM/BROADCOMM stack on my old AXIM wth WM2003SE with activesync profile but I guess that is the difference with Broadcom and the cruddy Microsoft Stack.
My favorite ROM is the OCTAIVOI 6.0 so far. I tried out the bluetooth activesync and it will NEVER give me an activesync profile, just the serial port profile.
The MDA also seems to only have ports 6 and 7 open for bluetooth purposes.
Now I have tried registry hacks from other postings and other fixes that seem to work only with previous activesync 4.2. I USE 4.5. I know Microsoft jacked with it for some dubious security reason (which is irrelevant to home users...only enterprise users)
Anyway. Has someone got this thing to work? I love my ROM but am willing to ditch it for something that has a properly functioning connection thru AS and BT.
Thanks.
(some seem to have tried to port the Bluetooth stack from x50-51 from Dell over to wizard..has that worked out?)
too many questions...again..don't kill the "noob" poster.
Thanks
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BT active Sync
For i have tried allmost every WM6 rom available on this board
but only TNT rom's have working Active sync via Bluetooth

You could try this procedure too (at least I will have a feedback if it's working for somebody else too )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=363144

Thanks for the new round of input on BT-AS issues.
Each bit of new information provides us with a solution eventually.
I have been deleting COM ports on my laptop that were blocking my use of COM3 and COM5 etc.
Figured out how to kill them finally and recreate bare COM ports for use by whatever USB or BT device I wanted.
Only snag now is I must have killed my entire internal BT adapter for my Dell laptop...thats another story.
I'll try to put in my Kensington BT USB dongle and try from scratch.
I think I am getting somewhere.
Should be able to add ports again from the Wizard side, usually 6 and 7.
Found another program, not shareware called VSPB..virtual serial Port builder. It may or may not help with this Serial Port problem.
Greg

HTC Touch Pro - Active Sync with Vista via Bluetooth

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.

Unusual Activesynv via Bluetooth issue

Hi all,
I have searched and searched the forum and the internet but can find no answer to this issue.
I'm using an HTC Touch Dual (Neon 200) that I had set up to connect to my PC via bluetooth for Activesync.
No problems there, it all worked fine. The issue comes with my attempts to automate the synchronization. I had found and successfully used a program called CT Scheduler to start the bluetooth radio and then instigate the "Windows/repllog.exe" file to start a bluetooth activesync.
In Activesync, on the Touch, I go to "Menu-->Connections--->when cradled, synchronize all pc's using.........."
I had the option to select "`USB" or "`DIRECTORSOFFICE" (the name of my PC).
Now, I have no idea how the "`DIRECTORSOFFICE" option got there but I selected it and it all worked fine. I could connect via USB or Bluetooth and the auto-sync worked fine.
BUT, Here's the kicker, after a hard reset, I've restablished all my connections via bluetooth etc. and can manually initiate a sync via bluetooth. HOWEVER in the Activesync connections I can no longer select aything other than "`USB". For the life of me I cannot remember how I got the Touch to give me that other option and it is the ONLY thing preventing the auto bluetooth sync from working.
Any insight would be much appreciated.

Hi and welcome to XDA,
did you do a H-Reset or a new rom flash? the new rom may not support BT Activesync, you should also pair your phone to your PC, that may enable the option

Eh - my bad...should have specified in my OP. This is running stock WinMo 6.1 Professional.

Did you pair to your PC?

Not this time around.....dammit you know that sounds like it might be it! I'll have to a backup, hard reset and try it out.
If that's truly the case and I can get that option available again then I have a really tidy solution for people wanting to Autosync via Bluetooth.
(Although this is probably not an issue nowadays as most phones are coming with WiFi, so I guess people are syncing that way)

Badwolve1 said:
Did you pair to your PC?
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OK, got too excited there. Of course I must have paired it with the PC or I wouldn't have been able to Activesync via BT manually right?

woodbane said:
OK, got too excited there. Of course I must have paired it with the PC or I wouldn't have been able to Activesync via BT manually right?
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Depends what stack you have
Sorry, i don't think i can help
If i find anything, i'll let you know

Default MS BT stack for WinMo Pro 6.1. I haven't changed anything on this ROM at all.
I must have done something during BT setup that allowed that option to appear but I'll be damned if I can remember what it was!
It's not a huge deal as I luckily had a backup with that configuration working, I was just being a bit anal about doing a complete clean install, there were a few programs I wanted to get rid of and felt my phone had slowed up a bit.
Cheers.