I want to buy this one:
http://www.sunnysoft.sk/zbozi/105PK...sation-xe-s-hdmi-vystupem-horizontalni-1.html
But I was wondering: What "sync" means?
Sync is short for Syncronization
Sensationaly sent from my Sensation.
I know that. But what synchronization stands for? Sync of what from what to what?
Terepin said:
I know that. But what synchronization stands for? Sync of what from what to what?
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(A link to the manufacturer's product page for those who don't speak Slovak:http://www.kidigi.com/product_lv2.php?pid=1315)
Its probably a reference to the HTC Sync, which synchronizes between your phone & Outlook via USB.
[off-topic] If you were to ask my opinion (you didn't, but you get it anyway ), HTC Sync is a waste when Android phones come with the ability to synchronize wirelessly and automatically through Google to Outlook. But I suppose HTC was covering its bases for those who don't want to shoot all that information through Google's servers.[/off-topic]
But I will be able to transfer data when I connect cradle to my laptop, yes?
Terepin said:
But I will be able to transfer data when I connect cradle to my laptop, yes?
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Yes.
It's just a charging cradle which you plug a USB cable into. If you connect the cable from the dock to your laptop you can copy files between the laptop and the phone.
I have the same dock in work and I just hooked a USB power supply to it and use it just for charging.
Well I'm not. It only charges, phone won't give me choice what type of connection I want. Bummer.
Terepin said:
Well I'm not. It only charges, phone won't give me choice what type of connection I want. Bummer.
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Really depends what ROM you are using.
If you have a stock rom (Original HTC ROM):
Drag your notification bar down and have a look around... select connection type... there should be a list of options including Charge only, USB Storage and HTC Sync?!?!
BTW, if you want to sync this way then you also need the HTC Sync program on your PC.
I don't use Sense so I can't help too much, Sorry.
If you have a custom ROM then read the thread for the rom.
EDIT: I just noticed, that cradle has 5v in and HDMI out, it doesn't say that it's suitable for USB Data transfer?!
Hope this helps
Nope, no connection type. Just charging.
Terepin said:
Nope, no connection type. Just charging.
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That cradle only allows you to charge and connect via HDMI - NOT Sync!
Use a standard USB Cable and test!
Hope this helps
This is EXACTLY the reason why I was asking what sync means.
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Just bought it off ebay. now i plug to laptop it just charges , active sync wont find it. I tried ver 4.2 and 4.5 and 2 different laptops (the phone only charges). Now the phone is network locked and has no sim it in it, it should still active sync right? (the os fully boots without it). Please someone gimmie some insight so I know if i have to return the phone
Yes it still should sync without a SIM..maybe you are having a problem with ActiveSync..try to use USBSwitch/USBKiller, install then switch to Serial..
Or try to check if USB is allowed to connect to ActiveSync on its options
ActiveSync - File - Connection Settings
alright ill give it a shot when I get home and then report back.
This phone cost me around 130$ and UPS charged me 57$ on delivery!!!!!
I guess when ordering ebay never choose UPS shipping and always mark as gift right..., best to go with private sales and ask them to mark as gift .The phone also came back full of scratches and dings!!! (not as listed). I really hope this usb killer app will work (still uses usb cable right?) or else ill be out money
Also try temporarily shutting off firewall/antivirus applications, Norton in particular takes a lot of adjustment to allow activesync to work.
xxeddixx said:
alright ill give it a shot when I get home and then report back.
This phone cost me around 130$ and UPS charged me 57$ on delivery!!!!! money
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Why the $57? Customs? Where did it come from; where was it going to?
Problem to Active Sync SDA
Turn Off the Windows Firewall and try again for me this working fine
Thanks dm251z
i had the same problem, replacing the usb cable worked! try a new usb cable!
Well, first thing I would try is another USB Cable. Second, if you have a modern laptop with BlueTooth, try active sync via blue tooth. If that works, you know its not an Active Sync problem and its a hardware problem. Either cable or phone's usb.
xxeddixx said:
Just bought it off ebay. now i plug to laptop it just charges , active sync wont find it. I tried ver 4.2 and 4.5 and 2 different laptops (the phone only charges). Now the phone is network locked and has no sim it in it, it should still active sync right? (the os fully boots without it). Please someone gimmie some insight so I know if i have to return the phone
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Basicly what I want to do is to connect wirelessly to active sync using my TCP/IP connection!
Is that possible, and if so how?
branko.savic said:
Basicly what I want to do is to connect wirelessly to active sync using my TCP/IP connection!
Is that possible, and if so how?
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Not an exact answer to your question, but you can connect via bluetooth, if your computer has it, or if you have a bluetooth dongle on you computer.
cincy1020 said:
Not an exact answer to your question, but you can connect via bluetooth, if your computer has it, or if you have a bluetooth dongle on you computer.
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exactly and you can by usb bluetooth adapters for pc's for ease of use . they are amazingly small.
cincy1020 said:
Not an exact answer to your question, but you can connect via bluetooth, if your computer has it, or if you have a bluetooth dongle on you computer.
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Yes, but then I dont get the speed and range of a wifi network
You can use Google sync. but its limited to contacts and calender.
http://www.google.com/mobile/winmo/sync.html
you can use soti pocket controller
the sync of activesync can't even keep up with the speed of usb so
even back in the old days when activesync did support wifi sync
it was not faster then usb sync
but the feature was removed because of security issues
I am looking for a tweak\tool\registry hack (if possible) to have a Charge Only Mode for Windows Mobile 6.5 if at all it is possible. Most of the times, I am at office using my HD2 (Dual boot with 6.5 and DarkStone Android ) connected to the Laptop and it would be great if I can just connect it to my laptop without choosing either of the three options
1. ActiveSync
2. USB Storage Mode
3. Internet Sharing
P.S : I did lot of search for this option but was unable to find it and hence started this thread...but I will be more than happy if anyone can redirect me to an existing thread if any, for the same issue.
When your phone is charging off the laptop do you actually use any apps on it?
I'm like you in that I spend 2 days a week with my phone charging from the laptop, but I never use it for anything other than phone calls, so selecting disk drive does the job for me.
Any apps I'd need, I'd make sure were installed on the device.
bamit99 said:
I am looking for a tweak\tool\registry hack (if possible) to have a Charge Only Mode for Windows Mobile 6.5 if at all it is possible. Most of the times, I am at office using my HD2 (Dual boot with 6.5 and DarkStone Android ) connected to the Laptop and it would be great if I can just connect it to my laptop without choosing either of the three options
1. ActiveSync
2. USB Storage Mode
3. Internet Sharing
P.S : I did lot of search for this option but was unable to find it and hence started this thread...but I will be more than happy if anyone can redirect me to an existing thread if any, for the same issue.
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Better use the active sync or the mass storage mode..As it is you wont be needing to install apps on your memory card thanks to the massive storage of the HD2 compared to the older WM devices...This shouldn't be a problem IMHO...
Cheers.
Ive got a really easy fix for this, just use a different cable, you can get cables or adaptors that will charge only and wont sync. When you want to sync just change the cable or take off the adaptor.
btw... such an adaptor is only £2.50 from amazon for my phone
bamit99 said:
...it would be great if I can just connect it to my laptop without choosing either of the three options
1. ActiveSync
2. USB Storage Mode
3. Internet Sharing
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This doesn't stop the action as such, but when you connect your phone to PC, with the 3 options you listed, there should be a a check box at the bottom "Don't ask me again", so whatever you choose will automatically happen next time (choosing USB storage will therefore not ativate ActiveSync/Device Centre on your PC. This can also be found under Settings->Other (miscellaneous settings)->USB to PC (see attachment).
Or, just use a wall socket charger?
Hi,
Thanks for your replies ! The reason I asked this question is because I do not have a Data Plan on Phone. I only use Wifi at home and office and Active Sync kills it. Data storage mode won't let me use the Storage which I kinda need (Don't ask me why? ) and ofcourse Internet sharing Mode just sends the phone into a crazy 'Connecting 3G Network'...loop.
Anyways, I think using the Charge Only Cable should do the trick for now..But I still feel that this mode will be helpful for few rares like me...Love tis mode in Android.
bamit99 said:
Hi,
Thanks for your replies ! The reason I asked this question is because I do not have a Data Plan on Phone. I only use Wifi at home and office and Active Sync kills it. Data storage mode won't let me use the Storage which I kinda need (Don't ask me why? ) and ofcourse Internet sharing Mode just sends the phone into a crazy 'Connecting 3G Network'...loop.
Anyways, I think using the Charge Only Cable should do the trick for now..But I still feel that this mode will be helpful for few rares like me...Love tis mode in Android.
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ActiveSync does not kill my Wifi - make sure the 'Allow wireless connections on device...' is checked under File->Connections Settings. Also ActiveSync should allow your phone to use your PC's internet connection (pass through) anyway.
The other thing to try is to delete the mobile device from within ActiveSsync as if you've never synced it before and when you next connect it it will ask you to set up a relationship but click cancel and - viola - should now just charge.
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ActiveSync does not kill my Wifi - make sure the 'Allow wireless connections on device...' is checked under File->Connections Settings. Also ActiveSync should allow your phone to use your PC's internet connection (pass through) anyway.
The other thing to try is to delete the mobile device from within ActiveSsync as if you've never synced it before and when you next connect it it will ask you to set up a relationship but click cancel and - viola - should now just charge.
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No "Allow Wireless Connection on Device" option. I am using Windows 7.. Not sure if it is present in WMDC.
ActiveSync Passthrough does not work..I am on a encrypted network with authentication based Proxies..whole bunch of them.....
I do not want to kill the ActiveSync relationship since it syncs everything with my PC.
I think I am bothering a lot over this stupid requirement.. so I will just close this thread (If I can) but if I find anything I will post it here, for someone else who might be in similar situation.
Thanks anyways...XDA rocks !!!
Similar issue like mine
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http://www.modaco.com/content/pocke...ync-connection-blocking-wireless-connections/
I've contacted Support from Essential but with no luck.
My problem is when I connect the Essential to the PC it automatically opens up
Windows Explorer and show NO FILES in FOLDER.
Any help would be most appreciated. I would love to transfer some pictures and music
from my PC.
Thanks
You are pulling down the notification bar and changing the connection from charging to transfer files, correct?
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You are pulling down the notification bar and changing the connection from charging to transfer files, correct?
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^^^^This
Franksr said:
I've contacted Support from Essential but with no luck.
My problem is when I connect the Essential to the PC it automatically opens up
Windows Explorer and show NO FILES in FOLDER.
Any help would be most appreciated. I would love to transfer some pictures and music
from my PC.
Thanks
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Had same issue, Windows 10 x64. Windows Explorer would take forever to load the folders, then when they finally did, there were random blank folder icons and just a whole lot of weird going on... Yes, USB Transfer was selected from pull-down. Reboot of phone made no difference. Factory Reset, no change.
In the end, it started working normally after switching USB cables (Anker). I don't have USB-C port on my laptop, and was using another type of USB-A to C cable at the time, so I'm wondering if that was my issue. The Anker USB-A to C cable worked just fine, and haven't had the issue since.
RMarkwald said:
Had same issue, Windows 10 x64. Windows Explorer would take forever to load the folders, then when they finally did, there were random blank folder icons and just a whole lot of weird going on... Yes, USB Transfer was selected from pull-down. Reboot of phone made no difference. Factory Reset, no change.
In the end, it started working normally after switching USB cables (Anker). I don't have USB-C port on my laptop, and was using another type of USB-A to C cable at the time, so I'm wondering if that was my issue. The Anker USB-A to C cable worked just fine, and haven't had the issue since.
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Windows is notorious for phone connectivity not working if the USB drivers aren't correct or you have a bad cable.
I'll order Anker cables today...Thanks
I'll try anything. I just ordered the braided cables from Amazon and they show the phone is connected and charging but no files or folders.
I will order them today. I really appreciated your responses.
By the way, I just received the 360 Camera this morning.
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RMarkwald said:
Had same issue, Windows 10 x64. Windows Explorer would take forever to load the folders, then when they finally did, there were random blank folder icons and just a whole lot of weird going on... Yes, USB Transfer was selected from pull-down. Reboot of phone made no difference. Factory Reset, no change.
In the end, it started working normally after switching USB cables (Anker). I don't have USB-C port on my laptop, and was using another type of USB-A to C cable at the time, so I'm wondering if that was my issue. The Anker USB-A to C cable worked just fine, and haven't had the issue since.
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Anker makes quality cables. I use them on my devices. That very well could have been the issue.
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Learn Something New - Thank You
I didn't know I had to go to notifications in order to see the files and folders
in Windows Explorer. Evidently, either does the Zendesk Support they are using.
Thank You!
Franksr said:
I didn't know I had to go to notifications in order to see the files and folders
in Windows Explorer. Evidently, either does the Zendesk Support they are using.
Thank You!
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Always start with the easy stuff.
Just received my device yesterday. Attempted to connect my device to my Windows 10 PC directly to my USB-C 3.1 port and it read the phone fine. I got the same issue as the earlier post, the phone shows PH-1 in Windows explorer. When I click on the phone to view the files it acts like it is loading the info, shows weird random folders, locks up then disconnects from showing up on the PC. I also attempted to use a USB-C to A plugging into one of my USB 3.0 ports and still the same thing. Has anyone gotten this to work yet? I am on Windows Creator Update. Thanks.
Me Too
Yep, got my Essential Phone a couple days ago. They're shipping these with just a Type-C USB cable. While I appreciate them future proofing things and all, my computer doesn't have a type C port. I ordered a Type-C to USB 3.1 adapter and also ordered a USB 3.1 to Type-C cable (cuz who doesn't need a spare cable, right?) Sooo .... I got both cable and adapter today. Same problem as described above. It detects the phone just fine, but all you get is "No Files" or "This Folder is Empty." Just "punting" and trying to copy to that big blank nothing errors out.
Yes, going to "Notifications," finding the connection and changing it from charging to file transfer works ... kind of. You can copy files in, but you can't do jack squat with them once they're there. And Essential Phone ships without any File Management app installed. (Or maybe they hid it far too well for me to find it??) And frequently, I'll get halfway done copying crap and then it craps out and stops copying half way through.
Essential is in serious danger of becoming a pure android enthusiast niche phone only. I don't think Andy Rubin wants to limit his phone's appeal like that. Clearly copying and managing files between the phone and PC and file management on the phone itself should be pretty basic stuff. For pretty much every other phone in existence, you plug into the computer and you are at least prompted on your phone whether you want to give your PC permission to access files on your phone. I've never seen another phone where you couldn't move/delete/copy/manage files already on the phone from your PC. Simply put, it shouldn't be this complicated and it should just work.
Laptop: Windows 10 Pro- 64bit
Essential PH-1
No issues on connections from Laptop to Essential Phone.
USB 3.1 A Cable to USB-C
See attached photos.
Franksr said:
I've contacted Support from Essential but with no luck.
My problem is when I connect the Essential to the PC it automatically opens up
Windows Explorer and show NO FILES in FOLDER.
Any help would be most appreciated. I would love to transfer some pictures and music
from my PC.
Thanks
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how did you solve the problems? please i have the same problems.
Franksr said:
I've contacted Support from Essential but with no luck.
My problem is when I connect the Essential to the PC it automatically opens up
Windows Explorer and show NO FILES in FOLDER.
Any help would be most appreciated. I would love to transfer some pictures and music
from my PC.
Thanks
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my problem is that the computer does not detect the phone
I can't seem to get MTP working with the phone. Whatever cable I use, including the OEM cable, the phone just starts charging. USB settings in Settings -> Connected devices are greyed out. On every other phone I ever used, when connected via USB, a notification shows up asking what to do with the connection (charge, MTP, PTP, etc.), said notification is not here. Anyone else having the same issue?
Edit: googled around, might be an Android issue. Nice. I guess I'll have to use the 3.5mm jack to listen to music in my car now, great.
Lauri455 said:
Edit: googled around, might be an Android issue.
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Can you give us the link you have found?
_jis_ said:
Can you give us the link you have found?
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https://support.google.com/fi/thread/257513?hl=en
https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/1853975?hl=en
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/op5t-usb-file-transfer-not-working-on-android-pie.995105/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/help/pixel-2-xl-usb-preferences-greyed-t3838058
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/usb-computer-connection-option-greyed-t3634250
And a few more. The only solution apparently *maybe* is to buy a 3rd party cable.
Edit: after writing this post I decided to try again and lo and behold... It works now. For reasons of I don't friggin know. All cables that didn't work before now work just fine for charging and data transfer between my PC and the phone. Unfortunately my car HU keeps disconnecting and reconnecting the USB, which is a bummer because that's the reason I actually care about file transfer.
I am using Android Pie on my Mi A1 from Christmas 2018 and I never had a problem with MTP, it worked fine with all monthly security updates.
Works as expected here for me at least, with the prompt and everything.
Just tried it out for myself on my work laptop. Connected via a 3rd party micro-USB cable with micro-USB-to-USB-C adapter (so one of the more "fragile" ways to connect) and it directly popped up the question of whether to allow file transfers. After that, the phone was normally browsable on the computer and the USB connection notification that allows for mode-switching is present.
Lauri455 said:
I can't seem to get MTP working with the phone...
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So one can conclude that problem is in your phone, FR will cure it probably.
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So one can conclude that problem is in your phone, FR will cure it probably.
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Perhaps actually more with the unit in the car.. From my understanding the buggy file-transfer is between the phone and the car's unit?