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[How To]Active Sync via Bluetooth

Hi
I just finished figuring out, how to set up a connection to ActiveSync (AS) via Bluetooth. Thought I spread the word...
I’m German, so are my screenshots
If there are major flaws in my translation, let me know!
Tested multiple times on 2 Computers. Works fine for me...
Abstract:
1) set up a partnership
2) Add a new serial BT connection
3) Enable the new serial BT connection
4) Configure ActiveSync
5) Switch on BT on your mobile
6) Search for device and pair
7) Mobile BT config
1) Very important: You have to connect via cable (USB) first in order for AS to set up a partnership!
2) On your PC, open the advanced BT configuration. You do this by right-klicking on the BT symbol in the tray (1). Go to local services and add a new serial bluetooth connection (3) (a ComPort).
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You can make sure, the ComPort has been added by opening your Device Manager and checking, if the approproate Port shows upt under connections:
3)Now go to "My Devices" (1) by double clicking the BT try icon:
Double click on "My Devices" and look for the serial BT connection. Right click and choose "enable"
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4) Set up AS to use the established Com Port: Open AS on your Computer, got to Connection settings and enable “connect to this por” and choose the appropriate Com Port:
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5) Enable BT on your device:
6) Now go back here and search for BT Devices (2):
Right click on the device which you want to use for ActiveSync, and choose "pairing":
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A window pops up, asking for a password, use 4 or so characters and hit OK:
Over to your mobile:
A message comes up asking whether you want your PC to connect or not. Of course, you want to!
And then you have to type in the former set password:
Now very impotant: Right after you typed in the password and hit ok, go to your PC and CKLICK ON THE BT-ICON in the try (2)! A Message pops up asking if the device is allowed to use the previously set up BT serial connection. Tick "always" (1) ! And confirm:
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7) On your mobile, check "active sync" on the device options:
10) Open AS and connect to your PC via BT!
Thats it! Hope this helps someone out there..
AO
PS limiting of pics and BB code sucks for HowTos!

how can i delete unnecessary Com Ports from my device manager?
Every time I delete them and hit refresh, they come right back!
thx
AO

1) Very important: You have to connect via cable (USB) first in order for AS to set up a partnership!
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Obsolete.
Anyway, here is my very simple 3 step formula for establishing ActiveSync connection via bluetooth on WIDCOMM Bluetooth (the way I do it).
1) Add a bluetooth com port (rt-click bluetooth icon -> Advance config -> local services -> com port). Remember the com port number.
2) Goto ActiveSync -> File -> Connection settings. Check all the check boxes and select the same com port you selected in step # 1.
3) Pair your device with your PC. Now it will show the "ActiveSync" service when the pairing is completed in the services found on the paired device list.
4) Goto ActiveSync on your Device -> Menu -> Connect Via bluetooth.
End of the story.
If you face any problem, your PC or PPC is not working. Hardreset them. Trust me, it'll work!

Access SD card from another device

This thread shows how to channel your SD card through your wireless router, therefore making your SD card accessible from most devices (tested on PC, Android and iOS). Please note that your phone and the device must be connected to the same network.
1. Download and install File Expert (it's free) from the Android Market: https://market.android.com/details?id=xcxin.filexpert&hl=en.
2. Open File Expert and press the "Share" icon at the bottom of the screen.
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3. Select "Enable WEB Sharing".
The IP and authentication info will be displayed. The URL (which is located in the third line) will be entered in the address bar of the browser in the other device. The username and password will also be required so please remember it ^_^
So on my phone it says "http://192.168.1.102:8080", so I type "http://192.168.1.102:8080" in the browser of another device.
Enter the password and done! You've accessed your phone's SD card from another device.
Please note:
1. This may not work on all devices, ranging from hosting the HTTP server to accessing the SD card from another device.
2. This may not work on all browsers as they may not have the specifications required to access the HTTP server.
3. The username/password can be changed in the File Expert settings or you can COMPLETELY disable any authentication.
3. The user and it's affiliates are NOT responsible for any damage caused physically and/or mentally
There are other apps in the Android Market that have the same function but I just use this. Suggestions are appreciated. Don't forget to 'Thank'

Wow... this rocks.. thank you for this.... God, i love tech... I just sent out a tweet to all

Cheers - very useful - the app came as part of the Gingerburst ROM I installed from Droidzone, so don't even have to install it

Hello!
This would be great, if it would work on my phone. Unfortunately it didn't. I tried it on an HTC Desire powered with MIUI, and after entering the URL in a browser of another android phone (and on a desktop comp), nothing happens. It may be a setting by me tho (probably on the router?), which I didn't find yet.
cheers!

Works great. Excellent app!

I have been using this File Manager App since I got my very first android phone. I don't know why people keep buying and recommending apps that work exactly the same way (or maybe even better for File Expert's case) but cost very high. Duh.

Great find, thanks

this also works using wifi tethering on the 1st mobile to create virtual hotspot and connect 2nd mobile to that hotspot
I tested that on 2 different cyanogenmod 7 devices

This is pretty slick. The current version also offers Bluetooth sharing support over OBEX FTP although that part is rather unstable on my laptop (crashes explorer for some reason). That isn't an issue with the app though. That's a known problem on my laptop that I don't know what's causing it.

I just tried this out - it looks great and the web sharing is incredibly easy to use, thanks!

Installed, and gonna try it tomorrow. I will leave you guys a feedback.
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Tried using this but when I connect via either Web sharing or FTP sharing on my computer it just hangs there for a while and says a connection could not be established.
- Both my computer and Xperia X10i are connected to the same Wifi network
- I'm using WB-XPERIA TW Gingerbread Rom if that may account for anything

Configuration?
pyromatic18 said:
Tried using this but when I connect via either Web sharing or FTP sharing on my computer it just hangs there for a while and says a connection could not be established.
- Both my computer and Xperia X10i are connected to the same Wifi network
- I'm using WB-XPERIA TW Gingerbread Rom if that may account for anything
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I have never came across this problem. You could try playing with the File Expert settings, enabling/disabling things and getting to a conclusion. It could be a problem with your ROM, your router or the compatibility with the app. I have noticed that the HTTP server closes when I change to another app (even though it says File Expert's still running). You could try using a different app from the market (there are loads), just type 'web sharing' in the Android Market and see what you get
You could try: https://market.android.com/details?id=nextapp.websharing&feature=search_result It has an awesome UI and easy to use

[Q] Maximum connection speed = 3G? Why?

Hello,
I've just followed the procedure explained in this thread LINK in order to enable the network sharing option on my Samsung Omnia 7, but now there's something a bit strange.
Also, I want to thank the author of that procedure (can't post in his thread because of the limitations of my new account).
If i tap the "Cellular network" tab in the phone settings now I see a new selection tab named "Maximum connection speed", wich I haven't got before doing the procedure:
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(before the update I only had got - at this height of the tab - Roaming options and Network selection...no trace of that "Maximum connection speed")
If i tap the selection box i can choose from 2 options: E (edge) and 3G.
I don't see H (hsdpa) option and now 3G is the chosen option.
If i use my connection i see the 3G icon at the top of the screen become H, as always, but I'm confused and I don't know if the navigation speed is the same as before...
Is that normal? How can I test my speed?
By the way I made a backup, so I can restore my phone if it's needed!

3G is HSDPA (in some countries 3.5G/HSDPA+). 3G is only the network used for texting and video/calling, whereas mobile internet is connected through the form of HSDPA via 3G network. It's like 2G/EDGE and 4G/LTE.

I thought that selection would have affected the navigation speed, but not in this case.
Thank you!

Dicoluc said:
Hello,
I've just followed the procedure explained in this thread LINK in order to enable the network sharing option on my Samsung Omnia 7, but now there's something a bit strange.
Also, I want to thank the author of that procedure (can't post in his thread because of the limitations of my new account).
If i tap the "Cellular network" tab in the phone settings now I see a new selection tab named "Maximum connection speed", wich I haven't got before doing the procedure:
(before the update I only had got - at this height of the tab - Roaming options and Network selection...no trace of that "Maximum connection speed")
If i tap the selection box i can choose from 2 options: E (edge) and 3G.
I don't see H (hsdpa) option and now 3G is the chosen option.
If i use my connection i see the 3G icon at the top of the screen become H, as always, but I'm confused and I don't know if the navigation speed is the same as before...
Is that normal? How can I test my speed?
By the way I made a backup, so I can restore my phone if it's needed!
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I also noticed this... But I also noticed that, near the bars that represent the signal quality, there was written 3G+

lordmago said:
I also noticed this... But I also noticed that, near the bars that represent the signal quality, there was written 3G+
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Yes, it's a Samsung related thing.
They chose to use 3G+ instead of H to refer at HDSPA...meh.
By the way, using the "Advanced Configuration" homebrew I was able to change that weird icon from 3G+ to the classic H.
Ps. Magus, sei tu? XD

A few questions asked here:
Why did this option appear?
It's actually supposed to be there, but some OEMs or mobile operators hide it by default. Many homebrew tweaks un-hide it (it's just a single registry value).
What does it do?
It lets you force the phone to use 2G (including EDGE) instead of 3G (including HSPDA). There are two reasons you might do this: to save battery (3G is a battery hog, relatively speaking) or because you have a very marginal 3G signal but a strong 2G one and therefore actually get a better connection if you force the phone to use 2G.
How can I test my speed?
There are a number of ways. The marketplace has several apps for bandwidth testing (though some provide wildly inaccurate results). You can also tether your laptop to the phone (using either the USB cable and a small tweak, or using the built-in Internet Sharing feature over WiFi) and then use a standard bandwidth test site like http://speedtest.net (which uses Flash and is therefore not usable in the phone's browser).
Hope that helps!

Android Firewall, How to use it

Hi every one, before starting i'm sorry for my english i'm a french dude ...
So, a lot a friend asked me to help them for Firewall Android. i thought it was a good idea to make a post on it so every one can be satisfied ^^
( the pics are in french ... but the placement of the items are the same just the language that change)
What's Android Firewall:
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RROOT ACCES REQUIRED !
Android Firewall is a strong DroidWall ipstables using the firewall Overkill linus. Android firewall allows you to prevent the connection of your app's on internet.
This is the perfect solution for you do not have an unlimited internet package on your device, or if you just want your battery power stay longer.
It is really simple to use and works very good !
Let's start !
So first of all download Android Firewall at this LINK <-- click here or copy and paste
( https://play.google.com/store/apps/...rewall&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd )
2- when you will open your app Super User will ask you if you whant to allow or denie this app :
Allow the app (if not it wont work ! )
3- select the mode, if you want Black list or White list.
Black list: denied selected apps
White list: enable selected apps
4- Select the app you want to block or allow (depends the mode you have selected) and chose WIFI or Network. (what i do is the app that i want to synchronies while i'm at home with my wifi i blog only the network and it work fine)
Little trick if you want to tick all the app you have a little icone at the right after network ans VPN that says 'unselect all" or "reverse"
5- Open the menu and select the firewall rules. if it is already active, select just apply the rules.
6- you can edit profile (it's really cool if you often go out of you country area) really simple
Just up of the Option mode select profile edit (don't really now it i translated well there a picture)
When done you can select the profile by the maine windows :
7- When you are done APPLY THE RULES
The rules will be saved and automatically restored when you restart your phone.
if you want to check the active rules, select -> see the rules in the options menu.
Hope this post will help you, for any question go ahead and ask them
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I have installed this firewall but VPN is not working all other apps work. Can someone inform how to open TCP port 1723 on this firewall?

croxley said:
I have installed this firewall but VPN is not working all other apps work. Can someone inform how to open TCP port 1723 on this firewall?
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Hi, normaly you need to ennable support VPN
1- menue
2- option
3- Enable VPN
i think it will work, i don't use VPN only DATA 3G and WIFI
come back if it doesn't wok

Mine does not have VPN in options but I have enabled it in settings. I only need it use Wi Fi VPN when I am travelling.

croxley said:
Mine does not have VPN in options but I have enabled it in settings. I only need it use Wi Fi VPN when I am travelling.
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I've been in contact with Jason (the developper) he is aware of the VPN problem and it is on his roadmap.
He gave me a workaround:
just add permissions for "Applications running as root" and it should work.
For me it did.
Hope this helps,
Marcel.

Streaming media issue (youtube, ted, browser...)
I have wifi access enabled for youtube, TED, dolphin browser. I am on wifi. When I enable the firewall, I cannot stream media to the phone. On TED for example, I can download a video and then watch it but I cannot stream it. Any idea which other application I must enable to get this to work?
When I disable the firewall, I can stream video in all applications.
Any help is much appreciated.
Thank you.

Where to download the apk? It looks like that Google Play removed it.

piet8stevens said:
I have wifi access enabled for youtube, TED, dolphin browser. I am on wifi. When I enable the firewall, I cannot stream media to the phone. On TED for example, I can download a video and then watch it but I cannot stream it. Any idea which other application I must enable to get this to work?
When I disable the firewall, I can stream video in all applications.
Any help is much appreciated.
Thank you.
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I know it's an old post but you should enable "1013: Media server" too

Noe83 said:
I know it's an old post but you should enable "1013: Media server" too
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Why?
And by "enable" media server you mean tick media server so it does NOT have access or not?
I'd like to know your reason to why you suggest so.
Also, can you suggest a good firewall. I'm confused between some apps.
Thanks.

@control freak I don't know why but it worked for me. You just try to give media server internet access, pay attention to white list and black list.

[APP] NetX - Network Discovery Tools

Hello,
I would like to introduce my application.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tools.netgel.netx&hl
Network scan: discovers all devices connected at the network.
Displays most important information for each device connected, IP Address, MAC Address, Vendor, Bonjour Name, NetBIOS Name and Domain.
Wake On LAN (WOL): switch on a remote device from your phone or tablet when you are connected via wifi or with a mobile data connection.
Secure SHell (SSH): put a remote device in stand-by or shutdown from your phone or tablet when you are connected via wifi or with a mobile data connection.
Displays the operative system version installed on the remote device. (In the remote device must be installed and started a SSH server)
Loads off-line all devices of a network previously detected.
Adds a new network or a new device manually in order to manage all functionality for a no detected device.
Shows information about the wifi connection (external IP, signal strength, download and upload speed, subnetmask, gateway, DNS).
Shows information about the mobile provider (external IP, signal strength, download and upload speed, CID, LAC, MCC, MNC).
Wifi scan: find nearby wifi and displays SSID, signal strength, channel, encryption.
Shows graphically the band width and the overlapping between channels of wifi networks.
Themes available.
Available languages: English, Italian, German and Russian.
For questions or problems please conctact me.
Thanks.

NetX - Network Discovery Tools

Download link plz… thanks

If I add a link I cannot submit the post because I receive an error

I understand because I cannot paste the link. Because I'm a new user. You can search in google play NetX - Network Discovery Tools and you'll find the app.
Thanks

New version available.
Version 1.2.0.0
- Changed navigation drawer graphics and the network list position
- Changed menu management

if someone has used my app, any advice is welcome.
Thanks a lot

I'm inserting the possibility to see the hardware details about remote network devices.
In the coming days a new release.

Version 1.3.0.0
- Ability to zoom the graphic channels of wireless networks detected
- Added monitoring and diagnostic of remote devices (CPU usage, RAM usage and display of free memory disks).
It's necessary SSH server installed on the remote device.

Someone has used the ssh functionality?

Version 1.3.3.0
- Display the battery percentage of a remote device.
- Improved graphics part

Version 1.4.0.0
- Added new icons to identify a device
- Added the name of the local device in the connection info page

I'm adding the possibility to monitor the network.
If an unknown device is connected to the network that you are monitoring you receive a notification.
As soon as possible I'll put on the store a new release with this feature and other improvements.

Version 2.0.0.0
Added a background service that monitors access to WiFi networks choices.
It's possible to monitor the access of a new device or a device unregistered (unknown).
When one of these devices is connect to the network a notification is sent.

Version 2.1.0.0
- Added ping functionality
- Added port scanner to scan the most common port

With the new release I add these icons. If someone has some request write me.
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NetGEL said:
I'm adding the possibility to monitor the network.
If an unknown device is connected to the network that you are monitoring you receive a notification.
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now this is interesting, something that makes this app stand out from the rest. ill download it now and will report with my experience with it.
thanks.

K, installed it but:
-where is the new device notification setting?
The ui is great, simple. Some feature suggestions:
-traceroute / ip location
-whois
-current connections / open ports
-dns lookup and resverse lookup
An advance feature suggestion:
-os detection feature from nmap!

woomera said:
K, installed it but:
-where is the new device notification setting?
The ui is great, simple. Some feature suggestions:
-traceroute / ip location
-whois
-current connections / open ports
-dns lookup and resverse lookup
An advance feature suggestion:
-os detection feature from nmap!
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Thanks for your suggestions. I'll implement these feature in future
About new device notification if you open the settings page you can see "Monitoring Wifi" parameter.
This means that every x seconds the app scans the network and checks if a new device is connected.
In order to monitoring the network you must click on the wifi symbol on the main page.
When you click on the wifi symbol you see a yellow triangle near the symbol, this means that you are monitoring that network

NetGEL said:
Thanks for your suggestions. I'll implement these feature in future
About new device notification if you open the settings page you can see "Monitoring Wifi" parameter.
This means that every x seconds the app scans the network and checks if a new device is connected.
In order to monitoring the network you must click on the wifi symbol on the main page.
When you click on the wifi symbol you see a yellow triangle near the symbol, this means that you are monitoring that network
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Thanks, no instruction in app about this
Also you could add notification icon option for those who wanna know that the app is running in background, this also helps preventing it from being closed.