Active sync get on my nerves!
I've had a partnershhip set up at work which was woking fine - it's how i transferred over my contacts from my wizard. Anyway, it's just stopped working and i cant figure it out! Please Help!!!
I was using 4.1 so upgraded to 4.5 to see if it made a difference - nope.
I unticked the 'usb to pc' box to disable enahnced connectivity - nope.
I've had the same problems at home using vista's Mobile Centre thingy.
Basically it looks like it's trying to connect but doesn't manage to. I can only think there's a setting on the device that has changed somehow.
Oh, and i've disabled the firewall to see if that would make any difference. The fact that it doesn't work at home either implies it's not that problem anyway.
Advice please!!!!!!
Try .. Start Activesyn on phone manually and push the sync button manually (when USB connected to the PC).
hanmin said:
Try .. Start Activesyn on phone manually and push the sync button manually (when USB connected to the PC).
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Hi. I had tried this. Ended up getting so frustrated that i deleted my partnerships from pc and phone so now don't even have this option on the orbit.
When i connect the usb the active syn green arrows turn and it does say connecting - but in AS 5 it comes up with the troubleshooter. In vista it doesn't do anything at all!!!
Very frustrated!
oh.. and the local area connection show connected...
OK... so reinstalled AS 4.1 and now when I connect it is stuck on 'Connecting' ... hasn't stopped 'Connecting' for about an hour now!
Now i've noticed that windows now thinks this is 'windows mobile device #8' coming in at 'Local area connection 10' ... not long ago i;m sure it was connection 4 and i certainly don't have 7 more devices!!
help!
I had a similar problem on my new Asus laptop and it turned out to be a nasty little proprietary program called net4switch that was gumming up the works. I turned it off and now all's well. It's a long shot that you have an Asus but, on the other hand, you might check to see if a network connection proggy is hindering your connection.
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I had a similar problem on my new Asus laptop and it turned out to be a nasty little proprietary program called net4switch that was gumming up the works. I turned it off and now all's well. It's a long shot that you have an Asus but, on the other hand, you might check to see if a network connection proggy is hindering your connection.
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Nope, no ASUS laptop. Don't think i have any network apps installed - although i had though maybe the work network was holding me back!
But then again, it did work when i first had it - at work and at home! Now, all of a sudden it doesn't sync anywhere! Very very annoying!
I'm really hoping i can avoid a hard reset!!
When I run into this problem, I unplug the phone and then reboot the computer.
After the computer has finished rebooting 100%, then everything works fine again.
try updating active sync to Version 4.5 - that's the offical advice and it wored for me
OK.. I've upgraded my work computer to 4.5 ... no joy so back to 4.1.
Anyway, got VISTA at home so main issue is there.
Realised it's GOT TO BE the phone now though. Decided I'd try to plug in my Wizard and see if i get the same problems. I didn't, IT WORKS fine!
Orbit still doesn't.... HELP!!
ok.. reluctantly hit those hard reset keys and to my delight everything now works...
... i'm thinking MAYBE that i may have overclocked too much - only went as high as 260 once - so am going to hang back from battery status until i hear it's safe.
Thanks for all your help!
I have had this problem before, solved it mainly by following advice here, its now back again have...
- reinstalled activ sync several times
- hard reset twice
- boxes checked and unchecked all the same result
however i did use it yesterday in the car and probably, thinking back, start the engine with the with unit plugged in and charging.
i have also tried soft resets and different usb ports
not impressed
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its now decided to work? oh well not sure what i did
Right, i've had the same problem. Fortunately i've got 2 Orbits at work to play about with, and after every possible combination going, i've found what the problem is........
Like previously posted, it is a hardware problem, however, in my case it was to do with the connection.
Quite simply all i did was insert the cable into the Orbit (not connecting). Then i would rest my hole punch on the connection next to the orbit - forcing the Orbit to lift upwards. And hey presto it works !
Hop this helps people
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My unit syncs fine at home but it wont connect at the office. It charges but is never detected by the PC (not even a "ta dah" USB sound). Common problem? Can anyone post a solution?
check in activesync connection settings
make sure that allow USB Connections is CHECKED
I get the same issue, running Black Satin.
I have uninstalled and re-installed the AS 4.5 and nothing.
I did a hard reset and it worked for a while and then just stopped.
I don't know if its a software conflict, a ROM issue or an M$ issue.
Good thing I was able to sync everything I needed though.
Jim
Happens here too. Most common after a successful sync then I disconnect then I try to reconnect. A reboot usually clears the problem (or logging off and on).
I'm running Vista and Sync Center (latest version).
Running Satin and 4.7 radio.
does this seem to be an issue with Satin? =P
i ran all blacks up to satin - opted for vp3G's v3.0
happens to me too with vista, but no issues with windows xp lol
One thing to try is to soft reset the phone by taking out the battery. In other words, don't reset using the button. Physically remove the battery, wait a minute or two and reinsert the battery and start the phone.
been getting this issue myself in the last few days.... I'm running my own cooked version of ATT's WM6 and vista. Reseting my phone and or my computer helps but its bugging me like hell!
Neverwork said:
does this seem to be an issue with Satin? =P
i ran all blacks up to satin - opted for vp3G's v3.0
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Happened with Custel's Ultimate as well as VP3G's as well....not as bad as with Satin.
Now it will NOT sync at all.
Like I said, no big deal as it's already configured but it's an inconvenience.
I'm running XPSP2, AS 4.5 with Radio 1.48.
Jim
I've seen this Activesync issue with Shap's latest rom as well. I'm 100% this problem is caused by the rom. Therefore, I'm now back to the official WM6, since then, no problems.
i ran almost all versions of black and it happened with all of them off and on. i'm now using satin and syncing with vista.
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I've seen this Activesync issue with Shap's latest rom as well. I'm 100% this problem is caused by the rom. Therefore, I'm now back to the official WM6, since then, no problems.
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Dont think its caused by the rom since it was already like that even before i flashed it. Its not my unit either as i do not have problems syncing with my home PC.
This is an issue for me since I need my calendar.
By the way, even without active sync installed, my PC does not detect my 8525. I think that's the main problem.
For me, with the office computer running XP, with ativesync 4.5, it syncs fine.
Home, however, I need to uncheck the "enable advanced network functionality" check mark under the "usb to PC" settings in the connections tab on the phone. The Home PC runs XP Pro, also with activesync 4.5.
Both computers are as up-to-date as they can be.
It has been doing this for the last 3 Sleuth ROMs, and all the Pandora ROMs. Also did it with a version of Schap's, and 2 versions of LSVW.
I just uncheck the box and move along. HTH
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By the way, even without active sync installed, my PC does not detect my 8525. I think that's the main problem.
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if your computer doesnt recognize your phone at all, it might be your usb driver. it could be corrupt. go to the device manager in your computer uninstall and then search for new hardware and it should reinstall itself and fix the problem.
let me know if that works for you.
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I need to uncheck the "enable advanced network functionality" check mark under the "usb to PC" settings in the connections tab on the phone.
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Enable means the Communication is through the IP-protocol, check if your Firewall Software isn't blocking the link.
Disable means the "old" USB-protocol is used without the Firewall Software interfering.
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if your computer doesnt recognize your phone at all, it might be your usb driver. it could be corrupt. go to the device manager in your computer uninstall and then search for new hardware and it should reinstall itself and fix the problem.
let me know if that works for you.
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No go on this fix.
Jim
Houz74 said:
Enable means the Communication is through the IP-protocol, check if your Firewall Software isn't blocking the link.
Disable means the "old" USB-protocol is used without the Firewall Software interfering.
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I have, but no idea what link I'm looking for.
I've specifically allowed anything Active-Sync on the home computer firewall, with no luck still.
Try any/all/some of theses
Restart your PDA
Restart PC
Different USB port
Reinstallation
mostly all it takes is a soft-reset on your hermes
Fixed the problem with the dumbest solution...
I changed the USB cable... same cable i've used for my countless other devices.
ok this is a strange SNAFU...
I loaded RUU_Excalibur_WM61_Kavana_080408_WWE.exe and all looks good and phone is taking/making calls.
But now my Sync (Sync Center) is not seeing my dash and yes I did re-enable the "Allow USB Connections" I rebooted my PC and Device and tried two USB cables, the phone is charging but the phone does not seem to be syncing, use the phone's PC/USB connection is checked in the phone settings.
help please
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ok this is a strange SNAFU...
I loaded RUU_Excalibur_WM61_Kavana_080408_WWE.exe and all looks good and phone is taking/making calls.
But now my Sync (Sync Center) is not seeing my dash and yes I did re-enable the "Allow USB Connections" I rebooted my PC and Device and tried two USB cables, the phone is charging but the phone does not seem to be syncing, use the phone's PC/USB connection is checked in the phone settings.
help please
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Welcome to the club. Alot of people are complaining about this, yet the people who actually have a fix, have yet to post it. This thread will be locked cause its been "asked before". So before that happens, what i did was create a mail2web account and sync all my contacts thru their free exchange service. Works like a charm and it does it all for you on the fly as soon as you finish entering a contact on your phone.
I boot Windows maybe once every few months--and then only for a few minutes, plus I've never had sync trouble with WM6.1 under the Vista Home Premium I do have. I searched a little. Seems people with the same symptoms actually have different problems, so the fixes are different. Just saying "I upgraded and can't sync" isn't enough information to really go on.
Yes, this has been asked before (about five or six threads alone in the past couple months.) And yes, it has been fixed for many people. Just because a fix works for someone else doesn't mean it addresses your own personal problem, though.
Some possible fixes mentioned over the last two months or so:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2258842&postcount=14
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2253060&postcount=7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2253129&postcount=8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=391547&highlight=usb+sync
This might be stating the obvious but just in case, you almost always have to remove your old pairing before it detects the new version. I try various rom versions often and mine has never paired if there is an existing pairing. You must delete the old pairing and let it detect and set it up all over again.
Once I did get two devices to show up but sync center didn't respond after that.
Also it should be stated that many times when deleting a pairing it doesn't actually go away and I must reboot in order for it to actually remove. If this happens and I don't reboot it stops doing its job but still responds to mouse clicks. I have tried restarting the services to no avail and seems only a reboot fixes.
My experience has been with my phone with about 6 different ROM versions and with my team's devices as I upgraded each one (~5 devices) and I found each one required me to remove the old pairing first and re-setup a new one each time.
Hope this helps,
Chris
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Update to the newest active sync. If you have Vista, you have to go to windows mobile sharing center and sync it that way. It will set up your dash, until you go to the sync center, nothing will happen. Trust me, nothing.
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ok this is a strange SNAFU...
I loaded RUU_Excalibur_WM61_Kavana_080408_WWE.exe and all looks good and phone is taking/making calls.
But now my Sync (Sync Center) is not seeing my dash and yes I did re-enable the "Allow USB Connections" I rebooted my PC and Device and tried two USB cables, the phone is charging but the phone does not seem to be syncing, use the phone's PC/USB connection is checked in the phone settings.
help please
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Hi all,
To clarify first of all, this is not going to be newbie post about how I expect all of you to spoon feed me readily available information. I have utilized the Internets and the Googles and searching your lovely forum for a solution to the issue that I'm having.
So, the problem I am having is that my T-Mobile Dash is not being picked up by any computer I connect it to. I have attempted to connect it via a Windows XP system via the newest version of ActiveSync which I downloaded from Microsoft. Now, as I connected it, the phone does change from a blinking green indicator to an amber one which signified that it was charging to a full green when it was fully charged. However, no matter what I tried it did not sync up.
Attempted fixes:
*Made sure that the Advanced Network Functionality box was unchecked in the Start --> Settings --> Connections --> USB to PC. No change.
*Made sure in Connection Settings for ActiveSync that USB was active. Nothin'.
*Reinstalled ActiveSync and it still didn't work.
*Attempted it on my Vista box via the Mobile Device Center and still no dice.
*Reset the phone to factory default settings
Every time I go to ActiveSync menu within the phone and press "Sync", it flashes a progress bar for half a second before reverting to back to its inactive status.
So, I am not sure where to go from here. I am using a Mini-USB to USB cable that did not come with the product. Does it require the specific cable that came with the unit? If so, why would it charge my phone, but not register for data access?
Anyone have any ideas what might be causing this issue? I would be most appreciative for any advice.
-Arcko
Update: 'lo all, thank you to everyone who gave my post a glance over!
Wanted to let you all know that I solved my problem. Apparently the cable was the culprit after all! After recovering the original cable, I tried it sync and it worked like a charm!
So, to any of you that might have a similar issue. Don't lose your cable.
-Arcko
I'm having the same problem but on my Vista it says Device not recognized. This just started happening last week and I have been using the same USB cord for months now, could this have anything to do with me upgrading it to WM 6.1 Kavana 080312? But I did this upgrade like last year
Good day fine sirs and ma'ams.
I would just like to say I love my Tilt 2, and have had it for a few months now with no real problems and this is about my 4th WM phone.
As of about a month ago, I have been unable to connect or sync the device to my PC.
I have WM Device center 6.1 (the latest from the website)
I am running windows 7
I had been able to sync the phone until about a month ago.
I have unchecked the box in the USB to PC for faster data synchronization.
Essentially, when I plug the phone into the computer, it just acts as if it is connected to a charger. Nothing comes up on the phone and nothing comes up on the computer. It just charges. I have even installed and uninstalled WMDC a couple of times.
I really am at my wits end here.
My question is, is there a fix for this apart from sending the phone in? I am able to flash the phone via the microsd card, and even tried going back to the e2 rom that is as close to the ATT rom as I could find.
I did find the stock rom, but it does not come with the image file, just the ruu.exe I believe. I cannot flash roms via the USB cable either, so I am only able to change things like I said, via the microsd card.
Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
And yes, I have searched, and have found many other people posting in other threads saying they have the same problem, and everyone just says to uncheck that one box, which I have done, so that is NOT the problem.
Also, I would just like to add that when I go into the windows directory and attempt to run activesync (repllog.exe) I get the following message.
(cannot communicate with the pc because of the fllowing remote networking error (Error 608)
I have seen others ask help for this question without an answer on xda-dev also.
Thanks again! If anyone has the solution here I think a lot of people will be very happy!
:-(
turn off your firewall then pug ur device in and see if that works... works for me... perhaps your firewall started blocking it for some reason... other than that good luck
I had similar things happen to me in the past. While the phone is connected, check Windows Update whether there is a new version of Sync Center. This has fixed the problem for me.
i appreciate the suggestions.
However,
I have the firewall disabled and it still does not connect.
I uninstalled and reinstalled the WMDC using the latest software directly from the website. There appears to be no updates for the program once it is installed.
Any other suggestions?
Have you tried multiple USB cables, multiple USB ports, or even multiple computers? I've had USB cables which aren't capable of data transfer, as well as USB ports on the computer go bad. You might also considering a hard reset, to ensure no software on the phone could be causing the problem. If it's truly the USB port on the device that's broken, then you're in bad shape if you want to return it to AT&T for repair. You may be able to flash the AT&T stock ROM, but you won't be able to restore the AT&T stock SPL, which they check when fixing the device, so you may very well have to fork over some money to get it fixed. Best of luck
My phone is doing this also.
Multiple PC's, multiple USB ports, multiple cables. All of which worked perfectly beforehand...
The other thing to try is Internet Sharing - when I go in there and press 'connect', then it says Check USB cable connection, connect USB to any of my PC's/laptops and it doesn't register on the phone.
This phone is really a piece of ****. I could rant on for hours about the stupid problems there are with this handset, I'm sure I'm not alone. Perhaps I expected too much.
Anyway, if anyone has any info on how to make my USB connection work I'd love them forever...!
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My phone is doing this also.
Multiple PC's, multiple USB ports, multiple cables. All of which worked perfectly beforehand...
The other thing to try is Internet Sharing - when I go in there and press 'connect', then it says Check USB cable connection, connect USB to any of my PC's/laptops and it doesn't register on the phone.
This phone is really a piece of ****. I could rant on for hours about the stupid problems there are with this handset, I'm sure I'm not alone. Perhaps I expected too much.
Anyway, if anyone has any info on how to make my USB connection work I'd love them forever...!
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Could be a faulty device...my phone connects to every computer, every time. take the phone to your provider and show them whats happening.
Also, i've had issues with the standard mini USB ( http://www.meditronik.com.pl/doc/mini/usb-kabel-mini=foto=canon.jpg ) not properly connecting/loosing connection.
Try a HTC usb it might work better: http://bestcellbuy.com/bargainsea/Pictures/HTC/OEM_Home_Charger_USB_Cable/OEM_HTC_Data_Cable_07.jpg
I've tried the HTC USB lead that shipped with my phone to no avail.
I think the device is faulty (surprise surprise). It charges from USB perfectly fine, every time.
I'll post back once I find out what Telstra say... it's obviously still under warranty but that isn't really the issue - It is just such a major PITA having to switch to a loan phone and deleting confidential business data etc from my phone before sending away for repair etc etc...
Thanks for the help though, it is appreciated.
Well, I've got my USB going again. Not sure exactly what I've done, but basically I pulled the battery out for a few minutes and replaced it, turned on and off the 'high speed' checkbox in USB Connection Settings, and it has come good.
****box phone.
Somehow mine started working again last night too. Same cable, same port and everything.
Really odd, but I'm not complaining at the moment!
It seems this problem is spreading, as i'm being terrorized by this stupid bug... This afternoon I've tried to get internet on my laptop (by connecting my phone to it), but it was just charging my phone, so I thought the cable was broken. Next I tried it at home on my desktop computer, with another cable, and it did the same (several reboots have passed).
I don't know if someone already tried it, but when you enter the bootloader, it says "Serial". Normally when you connect the USB-cable it changes to "USB" (at least with my kaiser, universal and wizard). on my phone it didn't...... can anyone check this for me??
to enter bootloader: hold volume-down-button and pres soft-reset-button.
thanks in advance!
InjecTioN said:
It seems this problem is spreading, as i'm being terrorized by this stupid bug... This afternoon I've tried to get internet on my laptop (by connecting my phone to it), but it was just charging my phone, so I thought the cable was broken. Next I tried it at home on my desktop computer, with another cable, and it did the same (several reboots have passed).
I don't know if someone already tried it, but when you enter the bootloader, it says "Serial". Normally when you connect the USB-cable it changes to "USB" (at least with my kaiser, universal and wizard). on my phone it didn't...... can anyone check this for me??
to enter bootloader: hold volume-down-button and pres soft-reset-button.
thanks in advance!
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Verified - I cannot flash with USB.
Bright.Light said:
Verified - I cannot flash with USB.
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thanks for your help.
I've flashed my device with the newest official from HTC, and it still doesn't connect with the usb-data (i used the "flash-from-SD" -method).
The strange thing was that it happened suddenly... i never use a headset with cable, so its almost impossible the connector is broken. Any ideas people??
btw, the device isn't SPL flashed, so i can't use other roms beside the official roms...
Same thing happened to me. No USB sync, no USB connection at all; it only charges. Thankfully I had a chance to flash to a custom ROM before this happened.
The only way I can sync my data is to use a bluetooth USB in my PC. Works quite well with my contacts, calendar, & email, but I have yet to try to transfer any large files.
The bluetooth USB I went with was ASUS USB-BT21 USB 2.0 Mini Bluetooth Dongle. It is VERY low profile, too, but I would have liked for it to come with an end cap like those USB flash drives, otherwise I have yet to find any complaints about it. The price was great and so much cheaper than spending an additional $70-$100 to get my USB port on my device fixed.
Here's my saga: No Syncing, No USB Connection
Best of luck!
Debbie
this happened to me before...when you connect your devivce to your laptop/comp, are you guys not getting the little pop up that says activesync & disc drive...??? if so jus make sure at least one of those are checked...sometimes both of the circles will be blank, thus the comp will simply charge it...
unplug the device for approx 10 sec then plug it in again, and the box should pop up again...
also...if you are tethered to your comp using the tp2's internet, your comp will not recognize your tp2's storage...
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this happened to me before...when you connect your devivce to your laptop/comp, are you guys not getting the little pop up that says activesync & disc drive...??? if so jus make sure at least one of those are checked...sometimes both of the circles will be blank, thus the comp will simply charge it...
unplug the device for approx 10 sec then plug it in again, and the box should pop up again...
also...if you are tethered to your comp using the tp2's internet, your comp will not recognize your tp2's storage...
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was the first thing I checked. thanks for your input though
InjecTioN said:
thanks for your help.
I've flashed my device with the newest official from HTC, and it still doesn't connect with the usb-data (i used the "flash-from-SD" -method).
The strange thing was that it happened suddenly... i never use a headset with cable, so its almost impossible the connector is broken. Any ideas people??
btw, the device isn't SPL flashed, so i can't use other roms beside the official roms...
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I did not know one could flash to new ROM by use of the SD card?
Mine is de-HSPL, so now I can not select another ROM anymore. (Got the 6.1 default one again)
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I did not know one could flash to new ROM by use of the SD card?
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I've never used the SD-Card method myself, but now will have to due to my USB port no longer working.
I've been syncing by using Bluetooth USB and just tried transferring files via Bluetooth and it worked like a charm! Smaller files were instantaneous and large files took longer (of course), but also worked fine.
I just tried copying over a RHODIMG.nbh file and that bugger worked (188MB)... Excellent!!!
I did buy a USB card reader to transfer files, just to be on the safe side, but I must say that this little Bluetooth USB that I picked up is working awesome.
Debbie
i exactly have the same problem.I guess i need to send it back
Like it says, my computer charges it but doesnt sync up with my computer. i have a touch pro 2. (tmobile version) Im trying to connect it to my computer so i can do an upgrade for the energy rom any body else have this problem?
IF so can you help me on fixing this situatioN? please!!? thanks a bunch guys
happy holidays
I know this problem to good -I guess a hardware fault. I had this with my first and now with the second TP2 too.
For my guess the USB connector-hole (or how you call it in english) is too big! If I place the TP2 in a dockings station everything is fine -sync no problem.
If I try it with only connection by cable -not a hope.
If you buy I docking station I guess the problem could be solved
I had this with my 1st Tilt 2, nothing I tried worked. I had to sync/move files via BT USB. It was inexpensive (made by ASUS) at $14 and very low profile. Believe it or not, it worked really well, even for huge RHODIMG files when I wanted to flash a new ROM. The bigger the file, the longer it took, but it *did* work.
Recently, I got a great deal on a used, mint condition, Tilt 2 with lots of accessories, including an Otterbox, for $150 shipped, and my USB syncing is working again. Definitely a better deal than the $90-$275 estimate HTC gave me to repair the USB.
Hope you get it sorted, but it's been a common problem with this phone. Seems the pins inside are really delicate.
EDIT: Hey I just noticed we all have a "thanks meters" now... Schweet!
Debbie
dang is there any other way i can fix thiss??
Just had my T-MO Vario V replaced for this very thing. As my replacement started acting up as well with the same error, I searched again on the web and found that it might also be a faulty usb cable or the fact that you connect your phone via a hub rather than directly to a mainboard port.
I use another cable now connected to a mainboard port and guess what (and keep your fingers crossed) for the moment it's working.
Good luck!
Robert
Im using a T-mobile (SIM Unlocked) TP2 from Singapore. Same thing here, when plugged to the PC via USB (the one that came with the phone) it charges but doesnt show the actual syncing with ActiveSync 4.5. I used to have an old Treo 750 that synced just fine (though TP2 definitely has a much much better PC connector than the Treo).
One thing I noticed is even though ActiveSync is not popping up for automatic syncing, It always show in the taskbar as connected. I can even navigate to my TP2 in Explorer & transfer files to & from my PC via USB. My question is, is there a way for ActiveSync window to really come up whenever I plug my TP2 in?
nelvbautista said:
. My question is, is there a way for ActiveSync window to really come up whenever I plug my TP2 in?
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Yes it is in the device setting in active sync ...
I also tried every possible settings with Activesync options in the phone but it still doesn't show the actual ActiveSync window when I plug my TP2 via USB though it connects & via the taskbar icon & still explorable in windows explorer. I just want to have that peace of mind that I can fully back up using Activesync aside from using other 3rd party backup tools before I start playing with different ROMs out there.
first check the "usb to PC" settings in setting menu on the phone, try unchecking "enable faster data sync" see if this makes a difference .
if not then try going into your control panel on your computer, and use "add and remove programs" and remove active sync , then re-install it , also change the usb cable if you have another one laying around..something that will make a difference..
"enable faster data sync" uncheck this and it should works.
I had same problem...
Try entering bootloader mode and plug it in and see if windows detects the device if it does then try clicking on start on your PC, then right click on my computer, then click manage.
When computer management opens click on device manager then click the + to the left of usb devices.
click on each usb controller you find and press delete and uninstall each one until none are left. Then restart the pc and unplug the phone, soft reset the phone. Wait until windows restarts and AFTER it has finished installing ALL drivers for your usb controllers plug the phone back in and see if that fixes the problem.
I just thought as well, try plugging the usb lead into a different usb port, that way windows will treat the phone as a new device