Happy:

wm2003, activesync 3.8, putting my axim into the cradle, activesync syncing, disconnect after completing, axim turned off after a while

Unhappy:

wm5, activesync 4.2, putting my axim into the cradle, activesync syncing, no disconnect after completing, axim not turning off because of its connection to activesync

Please help me!

I have exactly the same problem, with either 4.1 or 4.2 AS and with A06 or A12.

After the AS sync'd everything, it will not go away. My Axim turns on again a few minutes later and runs all night while its charging in its cradle.

Does anyone have a suggestion for us?

The axim keep turning on because activesync run every 5 min. so if you want it to stop then do the fake server trick, (can't find thread now, but do a search for fake server trick). the fake server trick will stop activesync from running every 5 min. so yuor axim stay off.

Here is the fake server trick. It was posted by Dennis85. I have not figured out how to post a link just to that message.

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The all important Solution
This 'server trick' was discovered by another Aximsite forum member known as Invid a little while ago. This information is courtesy of him originally, and copied many times throughout the Aximsite forum, but I am re-writing in easy to follow laymans terms to hopefully make this a sticky, and stop the multiple posting regarding the same old problems. Here we go!

1. Turn on your Axim
2. Go to Start > Programs > Activesync. This will open the Activesync program.
3. Tap Menu at the bottom right hand corner of the screen. This will bring up the Options Menu. Notice the option Schedule... is greyed out? This is the all-critical option we need to get access to. But as it's disabled we can't change Activesync's default synchronisation schedule.

Ok, so how do we enable the Schedule option? Easy!!! Fool Activesync into thinking there is an Exchange Server to sync with:

1. From Activesync's Menu tap on Add Server Source.
2. In the following screens you can enter any old garbage. It does not matter, but just in case your unsure, just type the following in the indicated boxes:

Server Address: fake
Tap Next
User name: fake
Password: fake
Domain: fake
(Ticking save password or going into the Advanced menu makes no difference, so no need to bother).
Tap Next
Untick all of the 'Data you want to synchronise' options
Tap Finish

3. Ok, we're done creating the server. You should now see in Activesync's main screen your normal Activesync connection(s), and a new connection called Exchange Server.
4. Go back into the Menu, and lo and behold the Schedule option is now enabled! Go ahead and tap it!
5. You will see that both options in the Schedule screen are set to Every 5 Minutes (A01 Rom), or Every 10 Minutes (A06 Rom). This simply will not do! ( * Advanced users - please see my note below * )
6. Using the drop downs, change both the Peak times and Off-peak times boxes to Manually.
7. Press the OK button at the top right of the screen.

Congratulations! Activesync is now gagged from opening on it's own and ruining your life! Your work is not done just yet though - time to clean up and get rid of the now unwanted fake Exchange Server.

1. Go back into Activesync's Menu, then Tap Options.
2. Highlight Exchange Server, then tap Delete. A warning message will appear about removing files etc, but as you have no files associated with the fake Exchange Server, it's nothing to worry about - just tap Ok.
3. The list will now only show your remaining PC Sync connection(s). Obviously do not delete these!

So there you go, your Axim will now be happy to lead a normal and fulfilling life serving your organisational needs.

You may now put your Axim on Standby safe in the knowledge it will turn back on when you need it to. You can be sure that your CF and SD cards are no longer going to go walkabout. You can be safe in the knowledge that your battery should no longer lose it's charge. Etc etc.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you.


* Advanced users: The fact that the default Sync times have been changed by Dell on each of the new ROMs indicates they know Activesync is the cause of the problems... *

Malkavian thanks to you and Dennis85.
Thanks for posting this so we don't have to search for it.
I found my x51v on this morning after turning it off last night. I have done the fake server trick and now I'll see if it solves the problem.

When done working for the evening I just power my Ax ALL the way down instead of leaving it in standbye, stick it back in the cradle and let it charge all night.

That really works! Thanks

I have tried the fake server trick twice but the AXIM seems to want to revert back to another Schedule setting. I am using A12.
Will attempt it again.

Thanks for the info!!

I just use a usb 2.0 extension card that came with my card reader and unplug the cradle from the PC when I'm done syncing. The power cord is separate, so I'm still charging. The end of the extension cord is on my (physical) desktop, so its convenient. The extension USB is great for tons of once-in-a-while device hookups like when I back up my PC to an external drive or download from my digital camera.