yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
Does it sync v6 or does it not?

Short question is:

Does v6 sync with Outlook using Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) 6.1?

Has anyone tried this?

Everybody is mentioning the "old" ActiveSync but I have found no references to WMDC.

Regards.

solracna (Argentina)

P.S.: Mariano: pudiste hacer andar el sync?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] marianojg:
No, I couldn't manage to sync calendar, tasks and contacts with Activesync 4.5 in Windows XP. :mad:

I didn't try with WMDC because I don't use Outlook at home (with Windows 7). :confused:

I have just downloaded v6 and did not flash my ipaq yet. As far as I read, sync problem persists. Bad news...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
Mariano,

Thanks for your prompt reply.

So my original question still stands: "Does it sync with Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 (Vista and/or Windows 7)?"

Anybody?

solracna
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] boncusman:
Oh, too bad. I´ve tried everything to get rid of it.. Really unnecessary annoying new feature (at least for me).. :mad:

Thanks NeverGone\RU. (and maybe you know how to remove the persistent battery icon at right top of taskbar? :))
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
For those finding the new way of closing apps in WM6.5.x difficult, you could map one of the hardware key (eg. Calendar) to the OK/Close function. That would close(or minimize) the app.

I use this in combination with eNative's Showcase.

Or you could totally install eNative's Showcase latest version to enhance the Close/OK function.

In my case, the dreaded wake-up-to-drain-battery symptom still exist when I use HP ProtectTools. This has happened in both v5 & v6 ROM (did not get to try in v4 as HP ProtectTools was not working in v4).

Konker
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
I upgrade my iPAQ hx2415 from v5 to v6 ROM using the v6 package without any errors.

The only thing I did differently wss what NeverGone suggested:

Rename the ROM file from Tomahawk_v5_WM6.5.SPv6_26.12.09.nbf to Tomahawk_v6_WM6.5.SPv6_26.12.09.nbf. That should do it.

The ini file is looking for v6 file but the filename was not renamed in the package.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] golem_ger:
Hi! After flashing v5 and reset and installation of Navigon v7, Navigon starts and crashes...

Not seen in v4 Rom...

Gone back to v4 Rom, every thing works fine...

Thanks for your hard work...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] NeverGone\RU:
I mapped the hardware buttons like this:

Button1 = Start

Button2 = Left Softkey

Button3 = Right Softkey

Button4 = OK/Close

Button4 (Hold) = Showcase

I found this more useful :) (I never used these buttons to run apps)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Absolut3k:
Dear all,

where can i find SPv6 fileS? i can`t find it onthe first page.

thx

Abs
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
It's not exclusive but you'll have to head down to the blog post to grab the ROM download links.

Password link is in the blog post too.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Hiraoka Minoru:
E-mail bugs?

i've flashed yesterday and just found out one bug, I can't see&write new email.

Tried series of hard reset but no clues.

I'm going back to v4 since someone said that he/she had no problems on his/her A2DP support..

Anyway, thanks for your great work.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Absolut3k:
thx very much!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] camel2009:
Hello all Ive got some questions.... :(

I hoped i could update my ipaq 2490b from wm 5 to wm 6.

But after i read the whole topic it still wont work.

Ive i put my ipaq on the pre-bl mode the screen turns on white and ive i press the calender button nothing happen i tryed this 10 20 times.

sometimes he gives a beep i think thats the confirm of being conected with the pc. but after that i want to open the hpruu.exe file hes retreiving the ipaq files and after that ill get or error 503 or 608 something with client.dll file is not ok or activesync isnt ok.

Ive there is someone that knows whats the problem please help me !!!

Sorry for my bad english im from holland. :o

So ive there's someone on this forum who's dutch it's only better.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Alphaman-Rio:
Portuguese Brazilian support.

Dear Spiaatie first like to thank you these great roms

you do. I will upgrade to v5 in english. I wonder

if it is possible, even remotely, to make a version in Portuguese Brazil?

Thank you once again.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] joel1515:
Portrait and lanscape icons

In v5 and v6 when you change the screen from portrait to landscape the icons on Start are arranged like you´be still in portrait, wasting some space.

In v4 the icons re-arrange perfectly.

Can anybody re-confirm this? :confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] basf:
really nice and big change.

even 6.5.3 still very fast .... let's see the battery life.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Lorre851:
OMG thank you very much to make this!! It works PERFECT!

I thought I screwed up cuz the device wouldn't boot after the update. I forgot the hard reset part -_-

Anyway THANK YOU VERY MUCH ur my new hero :D:D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nakah1:
Hi, it is possible to auto rotate screen on HP IPAQ HX2415?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
On WM6.5.SPv6 ROM or official ROM?

Both support screen rotation & for SPv6/v5 ROM, press & hold Calendar button will rotate the screen (default hardware button mapping; can be changed in Settings | Personal | Buttons).

No auto screen rotation because the iPAQ hx2000 series does not have a G-sensor to determine it's position relative to the ground.

Most old PDAs do not have auto screen rotation.

Only relatively new WM phones have built-in G-sensor to support auto screen rotation.

Konker
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nakah1:
Thanks for info konker
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] treo700p:
Thank you!

Love the new look of v6. I had to delete v4 vista mobile device driver on pc before I could sync to update but once that was done, everything worked great!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
What was exactly that you deleted?

Just the association?

Please explain as many people are having issues with sync.

solracna
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
I think treo700p meant to say that he uninstalled the driver for Windows Vista/7 that came with the package & that was required to be installed (not necessary for XP) then switch over to using the standard WMDC HP USB Sync driver before he could perform a proper sync of the PIM information onto his iPAQ.

Konker
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dxdy:
no... this not helping.... i try sync on clean Win7 (no driver for vista/win7 used) and sync not working....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] treo700p:
Sync

I had always had problems syncing after I did a rom upgrade. I would have to do a soft reset while the ipaq was connected to my vista pc before the device would be recognized. Although I could hear a connect sound when I plugged the Ipaq in, WMDC didn't show the connection nor did my pc.

When I decided to try to do the v6 upgrade, WMDC would never show the Ipaq was connected in pre-bl mode even after a soft reset. I finally noticed when I went into Device Manager in the Control Panel, that the Mobile Device driver was set to Spiattie driver from previous rom updates. I deleted all the mobile device drivers so that when I plugged in my Ipaq, the pc had to install the regular mobile device driver. Then I was able to sync with the pc and follow Spiattie's directions.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
Hi,

Final question:

Are you able to sync your pocket pc with Outlook using WMDC?

solracna
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] graziano123:
STUCK i have vista and winrar :(

i've doone it but after i put like the Spiattie file on like my hx2495 still looks the same what do i do next im stuck.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] graziano123:
how did u get it to work it didn't work on mine... STUPID VISTA!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
Vista might have it's problems but blaming it does not solve your problem.

You're not being descriptive in what you've done to "put...Spiattie file on like my hx2495".

For a start, did you install the Windows Vista driver in the package? Did you put the iPAQ in Pre-BL mode? Did the RUU (ROM Update Utility) work? Which version are you trying to flash onto your iPAQ? Did the flashing process complete? Any error messages? And lastly, what ROM were you running prior to upgrading to Spiattie's ROM?

Clear answers to these questions would reveal a lot about the success/failure of your flashing process.

Seeing that you've only posted here twice (in the same thread), I suspect you might have started with the stock ROM. And I further guess that you might not have followed the necessary steps to 'prime' the iPAQ for flashing. You might have missed some important steps.

So, please do yourself a favor, be descriptive & read carefully. We're here to help as much as we can but we cannot help you if you don't provide the information.

Konker
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
Here's what I found out....

I've never synced any OL information onto the iPAQ since flashing to WM6.5.

I've since discovered that SPv6 ROM has an issue with Pocket Outlook Email not being able to view incoming emails nor create new ones.

And I can also comfirm that using the standard HP USB Sync drive with WDMC, while I was able to successfully create a Sync relationship with my Windows 7 laptop, I was not able to sync Contacts (only tried this) to the iPAQ.

WMDC error log shows that it's an Exchange Activesync error with the following message:

Exchange ActiveSync has encountered an error. If this condition persists, please contact your Exchange Administrator.

Using Spiattie's Windows Vista/7 driver (HP USB Sync - Spiattie), WMDC was not able to initiate an AS session with the iPAQ even after a soft reset.

And on the iPAQ, I can start the AS app but it crashes when I try to access any of the menu settings or options. Only thing that works is Connections....

I suspect that something is missing in the system or some system files are faulty/incomplete. This(these) system file(s) is needed by tmail.exe & AS to work properly.

The error seems to be device-side.

Konker
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] follytowers:
Email

Hello.

Yes I too have also got caught with the email issue. I first installed the latest spv6 plain version, and then the '-' version, both are affected.

Hopefully someone cleverer than me (not diffucult) can sort out the solution. It is the only issue that spoils things really. Thanks for doing it all though, Spiaatie.

Phil
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fz600:
Activesync problem

6.5.6+ seems to work well overall, but there is an activesync bug with XP. I've tried a new sync relationship, dummy exchange server, both bluetooth and usb connections and rebuilding outlook datafiles. I don't know what else to try. Always the same "support code 80180001" error. The connection is made and I can access the device, but can't sync any outlook data.

Help!!!! :mad:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] elbay:
sorry but v4 is the latest version that works with Active Sync and Outlook:confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Lorre851:
I have one question though.

My hx2490 is unable to connect with the windows mobile device center on my Vista Ultimate... My pc sais 'New hardware found' and is able to install my pda correctly, but the device center won't connect with it.

I tried to use both USB and bluetooth connections, but neither works...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
But how do we explain that Windows Phones do sync with Outlook with the newest ROMs?

I have not heard that Microsoft is being sued for that.

:)

solracna
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nakah1:
I upgraded my HX2410 på v.6 and get "Exchange ActiveSync has encountered an error". I run Windows 7 64 bit and Microsoft outlook 2003. I had not this problem in v.4. Please help me to solve it....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fz600:
activesync alternative

Since there seems to be no solution to getting activesync to work, is there some other sync program out there that might do the job????
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] follytowers:
I too have tried to locate something but with no luck. There is a program for Linux, I tried a while back, but with no success as it had dependency issues.

Now though I seem stuck with the latest '-' minus version as when I go into the Pre-BL mode, Active sync doesn't any longer see the PDA. The PC sees the USB connection as an unknown device. It works normally for day to day syncing of files etc, it's only when you try to use Pre BL mode to do a re-install.

It worked when I had my old Win5 obviously, as it allowed me to install the plain version (Update_SP_Tomahawk_v6 ) , and then because of its no email issue, it worked again when I installed the 'minus' version (Update_SP_Tomahawk_v6- ).

It is just since I installed the 'minus' version that Pre BL mode is not recognized.

This means in effect I have to stay with this version until either I can find a solution to the email issue, or fix the Pre BL issue and install an earlier version with no email problems..

(I have re-installed active syn with no joy, and also tried on Win 7 using the Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1. Again works OK normally but will not see the Pre BL screen - unknown device)

I imagine in the Pre BL mode the OS has not loaded yet, so I wondered if the actual flashing when I installed the last version messed things up ? Either the act of doing the flash itself, or there is a issue with that particular rom download package from Spiaatie.

At the end of day 6.5 is still an improvement over mobile 5 so it was worth doing.

Phil
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
Did you install the Windows Vista/7 driver included in the package?

When in Pre-BL mode, there's no need for AS or WMDC to connect with the device...in fact it would not. All it takes for the RUU to work is for a proper driver & the host system to recognize it as a HP USB Sync device in device manager.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] follytowers:
Hello.

Thanks for replying. Yes I had installed the driver and it had worked successfully on my first two upgrades the day before. (WM5 > WM6.5- then lastly > WM 6.5)

Based on your comments about the boot process I re-installed windows later as it's only an old spare 32 bit system, and it then decides to work!

Overall 6.5 seems a very worthwhile upgrade (from WM5), and it would seem the Pre-BL issue is NOT a problem with the ROM. The email issue is still there though in this build, so I've installed another email prog for that.

Regards

Phil

www.hvtesla.com
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MICROSOFT666:
Spanish

Spiaatie, v6 coming soon in Spanish??:)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mustafon:
Many thanks Spiaatie for your efforts and great work.

i personally will stay with any of older versions, as for me synchronize possibility is crucial factor.

I hope you can manage to solve this issue in the future.

Thanks again and Brgds.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Spoonie Treasure:
MS Active Synch

let me start off by saying i'm a total newbie to ipaq. i do not know what i'm doing.

i bought 2 ipaq hx2110's yesterday on a whim, very cheap. researched a bit thru ppcgeeks and then found this board. woohoo!

starting at wm2003, i went thru the steps for 1.00.00L, 1.00.00H, 1.02.00H and did two hard resets. then tackled the wm6.5v6ENG. another two hard resets. i got an active synch error message with the option to troubleshoot. ok. i took a short bejewelled break before coming back to the boards here to ask for help. leaving the 2110 connected. it fixed itself. dunno how or why. but i can synch pictures and music back and forth no problem. i don't have outlook on my pc so can't synch to that.

does not work with the small folding keyboard h9 g750 by compaq

all in all it's been a grand day. Thank you soooooo much!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lakol:
hi

Pleasse helpme i have advised and said the follow message

"Could not comunicate to the Ipaq whit Active Sync. Check your Active Sync connection and try again."

but the conection is OK why the message?

pleasse helpme!!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] NeverGone\RU:
iPAQ isn't entered to PreBL mode?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fz600:
No activesync fix?

I haven't seen any improvement with the activesync problem so I'll have to downgrade. sp4 is bad because protectools is unuseable. Actually, all versions after either 6.1 or 6 didn't work with my a2dp bluetooth headset. I hate to downgrade :mad: but the older versions had everything working.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] follytowers:
Version 4 brower's zoom feature

Hello

I decided to go back to version 4 and I miss the internet explorer's 'zoom' slider action of v6.

With v6 when you click the menu button the zoom lever appears straight away on screen. With v4 you have to press on the screen and hold it, until the screen menu appears and then you can select zoom.

I imagine it's only a registry fix to get the same on v4 as you have on v6. There is nothing in the settings I can see, anyone know the answer?

Thanks

Phil
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
SP.v4 & SP.v6 use different OS core components so I'm guessing the IE Mobile builds are different & the Zoom bar might be unique to SP.v6 ROM. If I'm not mistaken, SP.v4 ROM was still Pocket IE whereas SP.v6 ROM is using IE Mobile. They are different.

Anyone can verify this?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] grima79:
WM5

Hi,

I have an ipaq hx2410 and want to upgrade to wm6.5

i got the wm6.5 but can't find the wm5 can anyone help?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] follytowers:
That could explain things then as I can't see any 'obvious' reg settings.

Looks like it is a case of accepting I can't read the emails in v6 (although you can see who they are from), or having full mail support in v4 but without the zoom feature.

I have also tried both Opera and Skyfire browsers on v4 & v6 and IE seems easier to use but slower than the other two (Skyfire was quicker than Opera)

Phil
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tazin18:
Hi!!!! help!!...me....

I have windows vista 64 bits in my laptop and the file "wceusbsh.inf" ....it doesn't work!!!...why?....and where can I get the correct .inf......for driver update??...:confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] NeverGone\RU:
You can't update the iPAQ ROM under 64-bit operating system. Find a machine with 32-bit Windows installed, or use the emulators.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bambi23:
help with email

hey am new here, and just upgraded my ipaq 2790b to v6+... however i cant seem to open an emails! I have setup two accounts, and am able to receive the emails but once i tap on it doesnt actually open:confused:

has anyone else experienced this before

any help will be appreciated :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
If you have been following the development of this ROM over the past 10-20 posts, you'd have discovered that this is an outstanding issue.

So far, we've no word on a resolution.

Spiaatie, any comments on this?

Konker
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bambi23:
many thanks Konker...... seem to have missed those post. nonetheless thanks for reply

bambi23
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jerrya:
My wife and I both have the same iPaq. She isn't much for changing it. Doesn't use it nearly as much as me. I am always looking for ways to improve it, and this would be huge for me! Currently we both run WM5.

Question - Can we both run our iPaq's and sync without having to upgrade hers? In other words, if I do this, will I loose my ability to connect to the desktop to sync contacts and appointments with outlook?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] follytowers:
Hello

If you use v6 you may or may not I can't remember now, as it does have email issues. Mainly of only being able to read the subject line, but not being able to open it, reply, or send a new email.

If you use v4 like I have downgraded too, you will be able to synchronise your contacts and appointments and use the email normally as well.

(I have just explicitly checked the synchronising on my mine to make sure on that point)

v4 has some issues with protection (locking I think ? - someone will correct me) otherwise it is a VAST improvement over WM5 (speaking from experience)

Regards

Phil
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] konker:
SP.v4 ROM's HP ProtectTools is not working while SP.v6 ROM's ActiveSync for Outlook data syncing & Pocket Outlook email display/compose new email is not working.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jerrya:
So, I downloaded the zip file, "Update_SP_Tomahawk_v5_ENG.zip", and when I go to unzip, I am asked for passwords to each EXE file. Help!

Scratch that - needed to read a little further!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jerrya:
Alright, before I make this jump, a few questions.

Im using Androkidd and love it, will this eliminate the need - meaning is 6.5 more finger friendly?

What risks am I doing to my iPaq (bricking easy if I screw up)

What will I lose in switching to 6.5? (programs, games, etc)

and finally, an opinion from those how have done this, is it really worth it even if I like WM5 (probably due to the finger friendly UI I am using)?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Bacb:
Working Vista/Seven x64 IPAQ driver for update ROM. And not forget turn off verification of digital signatures drivers.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Luis_GC:
The links for WM6.5 for HX2000 Series WM6.5.SP.v4 - 5.2.23016 SPA are down. Please Spiaatie can you reupload? Or should I wait a new spanish version?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Spiaatie:
This is the only link I have - http://www.4shared.com/file/173754775/9850fb85/Update_SP_Tomahawk_v4_SPA.html

---

This january my internet connection is slow as hell, so I really can't upload anything :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] NeverGone\RU:
@ALL: If this link will die again - contact me, I'll reupload it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Bacb:
Spiaatie, hi.

Сan we expect v6 for Russian?

---

And thanx for your job! :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] NeverGone\RU:
Ну я ж на 4pda написал, что он будет такие просьбы игнорировать нафиг!

As I've said you on 4pda, these builds WILL be released. Maybe we'll even see Spiaatie's ROM Kitchen for hx2000 Series... :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Luis_GC:
Thanks Spiaatie, I will try it :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SkinFlint:
SIP Problems

Is anyone else having issues where this current version crashes 3rd party SIPs?

I had both Swype and PCM Keyboard installed, and after a short time, they both no longer work, and I only get the default keyboard.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Jaykob1:
Can somebody please reupload WM6.5.SP.v6 ENG ?

All mirrors are down.

Thanks in advance!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] :
Software for syncing Outlook and PPC

Considering that both SP5 and SP6 cannot sync any longer contacts, etc. between the pocket pc and Outlook, is there any other software (not ActiveSync, not Windows Mobile Device Center) that can be used?

solracna