ActiveSync 4.1 now available from Microsoft - Page 2

da1writer · 11-19-05, 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by dmlomartire

Posted today at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobi...ivesync41.mspx.

-- Dave

It must be a miracle! Good old Microsoft, i knew they would get their heads out of their a.. um... well to put it bluntly, Activesync 4.1 fixes all my problems! Weeks after upgrading to Windows Mobile 5.0, activesync 4.0/4.1(the leaked unstable version)
didn't sync at all. "Connections" wouldn't detect my device, i was told so many things to get it working and it didn't work.

1)Uninstall, reboot, reinstall, reboot. -DIDN'T WORK
2)Turn off Firwall like Nortons,Mcafee, etc. -DIDN'T WORK
3)Configure Microsoft Exchange Server or Microsoft Outlook. - DIDN'T WORK
4) Configure Network Setting for Mobile Device. - WHAT MOBILE DEVICE?!

Two Solutions were found though from me.
Solution A) USB Bluetooth Adapter
-Costs between $20- $50
- Setting them up is pretty easy (depending on the user).
-=Warning=- You are now jumping into a Guide!-=Warning=-
1.After installing the bluetooth usb adapter, make sure you have your Axim's bluetooth on in order for your device to be read by your computer.
2.Once you do, select Activesync on your computer and click on "Connection Settings" in your "File" tab.
3. Inside, Make sure all boxes are checked and that the com port is "com3" (trust me, you'll find out later on).
4.Now this may be lazy but I'm going to select everything now from the Activesync guide, I will not call it my own mind you.
a.Open the Bluetooth Devices Control Panel.
*My notes- Click on the "start" menu of your computer, select Contol Panel. Inside, click on "Network and Internet Connections", then Bluetooth Devices. Now to continue the help from microsoft...
b.On the Options tab, select Turn discovery on and Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer.
c.On the COM Ports tab, click Add.
d.Select Incoming (device initiates the connection) and click OK. Note the number of the COM port that was added. The COM port number must be no higher than 20.
* My notes- Most likely it will be "com3", so that explains my 3rd step.
e.Click OK to close the Bluetooth Devices Control Panel.
f.In ActiveSync on the device, tap Menu, then tap Connect via Bluetooth.
Note by Microsoft- Media (music and videos) can be synchronized only by using a cable or cradle connection.
*My Notes- I had to fiddle with this one a bit, something about adding your Desktop/ laptop PC to your pocket pc, passcodes... I'll repeat, I had to fiddle with this one a bit...

It should work, maybe someone can eloborate on step f... i'm not really sure of it... i should have written that part down when doing it, i was just highly excited when i saw that it synced!

Solution B) Grab the newest STABLE release of Activesync from the link above (thanks dmlomartire ;)! ).
-=WARNING=- You are now walking into a Guide!-=Warning=-
1. As soon as I installed Activesync 4.1 (stable) and put my Axim into it's cradle (hooked up already to my pc) my takbar/toolbar of windows XP (located on the bottom of the screen of your monitor) started acting weird, like I was gaining a new internet connection or something...
2. I immediately went to my Start Menu=> control panel=> Network and Internet Connections=> Network Connections and found something interesting in it. Where the hell did this "Windows Mobile-based Device" come from?
*My Notes- If your device automatically gets picked up by activesync already since you updated, disregard the next steps.
3. Excited as I was, I then clicked on the Activesync icon on my computer and clicked on "Connection Settings" in the "File" tab.
4. Inside, make sure all the boxes are selected and click on the "Connect" button. Your device should pick up.

Hopefully this two part guide helps anyone out. Now i don't sync any of my items with my computer (calender, notes, etc) except for programs, so please don't ask me how. Also, please don't ask me anything about outlook, I do have Outlook 2003 SP2 but i don't use it. Yahoo for me :approve:! Hopefully someone will comment that this guide does help them out or at least someone posts in this thread. Thank you Microsoft for listening to your users, this Activesync 4.1 ain't bad at all!

oe9fwv · 11-19-05, 06:56 AM

my device is recognized with the new active sync version but synching does not work. it hangs when it tries to receive the information from the device. I can install software, but not from active syns. I can browse the device, but not the windows directory of my new Axim.
seems to be still buggy somewhere.

Ivan Awfulitch · 11-19-05, 08:55 AM

Noticed this last evening, installed it and it does install a new set of USB drivers even if you have the previously leaked 4.1 installed. So far it's recognized the PPC every time. Here's what MS says is in this release.
ActiveSync 4.1 is the latest sync software release for Windows Mobile 5.0 devices.

Microsoft ActiveSync provides a great synchronization experience with Windows-based PCs and Microsoft Outlook right out of the box. ActiveSync acts as the gateway between your Windows-based PC and Windows Mobile-based device, enabling the transfer of Outlook information, Office documents, pictures, music, videos and applications from your desktop to your device. In addition to synchronizing with a desktop PC, ActiveSync can synchronize directly with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 so that you can keep your e-mail, Calendar, Notes, and Contacts updated wirelessly when you’re away from your PC.
*New features include:
*New partnership wizard makes syncing easier
*Faster transfer of data files including media
*Ability to sync photos assigned to contacts from Outlook
on the desktop
Download it at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobi...ivesync41.mspx

Now all we need is a rom update and we're ready to start really enjoying the new OS. :approve:

Lucky396 · 11-19-05, 10:01 AM

I'm tempted to upgrade to 4.1 but I'm able to sync with 4.0. I'm afraid something stupid will happen with 4.1 and I won't be able to sync. Has anyone switched to 4.1 with negative results?

Bright · 11-19-05, 11:22 AM

Upgraded to 4.1. Works perfectly.

NoWire · 11-19-05, 02:41 PM

Upgraded to 4.1 also, and works like a charm!

I really like WM5 now!!! :approve:

11-19-05, 02:43 PM

Thanks for the heads up although I have been running 4.1 for quite some time now. Thanks again!

11-19-05, 02:44 PM

Thanks for the heads up although I have been running 4.1 for quite some time now. Thanks a lot!

jowilk · 11-19-05, 03:33 PM

hi, just install 4.1. had a little prob with the wizard not going past the connection stage. went to device manager. found that the driver did not istall properlly. installed and rescanned for hardware changes. no problems after that.

ikehiker · 11-19-05, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by kulnet

Thanks for the heads up although I have been running 4.1 for quite some time now. Thanks again!

This is a different build than the 'bootleg' copy that was available previously and has fixed some users' connection problems.

11-19-05, 04:26 PM

Oh really? Wow. Ok. Thanks then. But, mine is working ok right now so do I really need to upgrade?

yourdaddy · 11-19-05, 05:22 PM

Thanks for the information and link.

Xelkos · 11-19-05, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by kulnet

Oh really? Wow. Ok. Thanks then. But, mine is working ok right now so do I really need to upgrade?

3.8 Works fine for me. Why upgrade, unless you're riding that Mobile 5 storm?

Don't you like how the read.me (first) file only appears after you upgrade? Then tells you they still don't have backup/restore via ActiveSync?

Probably should rephrase that release title;
Beta Build 4.1 of ActiveSynch Now Available!

Prolly take MS 6 months to get SP1 released.

Crussader · 11-19-05, 07:58 PM

I'm having the same issue... Maybe there is a pattern between those contacts

11-19-05, 09:11 PM

Threads merged.