the only thing i am concerned with losing is my contacts.
how can i back these up prior to upgrading to wm6 and as importantly restore these after
thanks
sync your contacts with outlook using activesync, install the wm6 rom and syncronize them back to your device.
Use "PIMBackup 2.8",it'll backup your contacts and mssgs to your pc and restore it to the phone after upgrade.You can get it from here :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299705
+1 on the outlook Ive never used Pim backup but if you dont want to go through installing another program on the phone, just check the box when you sync it will sync them and you can edit in outlook and re-sync to phone.
thanks guys didnt realise that sync saved the numbers too
alecoddlyiv said:
thanks guys didnt realise that sync saved the numbers too
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i prefer outlook, but PIMBACKUP sounds good
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Background: My Imate PPC (ie Himalaya) is starting to get a little unstable with the apps etc that I run, so I've been debating upgrading it from WM2003 to WM2003SE (the Sin Merged version).
The problem is that I really don't want to lose my contacts, SMS and appointments.
I back everything up on a regular basis with Sprite ... but I realise that I won't be able to restore across ROM versions.
It occurs to me that I could install Outlook (which I loathe) and sync my contacts and appointments to that ... but that doesn't help with my SMS messages. As far as I know Jeyo still can't deal with sub-folders in SMS ... so that's no help.
I experimented with syncing to Thunderbird, which I use, and Sunbird (which I installed for that purpose) ... but given that I don't sync in normal circumstances the results were hideous - I don't see that as a solution.
So guys - who's got any suggestions?
Doormat said:
Background: My Imate PPC (ie Himalaya) is starting to get a little unstable with the apps etc that I run, so I've been debating upgrading it from WM2003 to WM2003SE (the Sin Merged version).
The problem is that I really don't want to lose my contacts, SMS and appointments.
I back everything up on a regular basis with Sprite ... but I realise that I won't be able to restore across ROM versions.
It occurs to me that I could install Outlook (which I loathe) and sync my contacts and appointments to that ... but that doesn't help with my SMS messages. As far as I know Jeyo still can't deal with sub-folders in SMS ... so that's no help.
I experimented with syncing to Thunderbird, which I use, and Sunbird (which I installed for that purpose) ... but given that I don't sync in normal circumstances the results were hideous - I don't see that as a solution.
So guys - who's got any suggestions?
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Hey, you can use Sprites Device Upgrade mode to restore to a new ROM but you have to read this first:
https://spritesoftware.crmdesk.com/...earch=Search&area=0&criteria=0&sort=0&start=0
As there are things you need to do before you upgrade your ROM
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Hey, you can use Sprites Device Upgrade mode to restore to a new ROM but you have to read this first:
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I've had a good look at that option, and read a lot of comments on the net and to be honest, I'm not sure if I trust it.
Out of desperation I installed outlook and have synced my contacts, appointments and tasks to that.
It still leaves me with my SMS's to be dealt with. Jeyo STILL can't handle sub-folders, after all this time - so it's worthless.
I'll keep at it though
Please help! im dying without my contacts. this is what happened (typing with my 8525 so bare with me)
I had black satin on my 8525. I have done a couple rom changes and the contact list always resynced automatically everytime.
I had to reformat my computer but I had saved my WM_James_Klafe2 file.
a few days ago I reflashed my 8525 with a new rom and when I synced the phone to the laptop it created a new phone name and folder WM_Owner
when I try to sync contacts through activsync it says I need to disconnect phone, install outlook, run outlook and resync.
I haven't lost anything from reformatting have I? I had a microsoft office 2000 cd but its all scratched and won't install. I downloaded a trial version of student office but it didn't help my situation at all. and I didn't even see outlook in the office student 2007 edition anyway.
in the name of god please help im lost.
just now, with my 8525 disconnected from my laptop. I changed the name on my 8525 from WM_Owner to WM_James_Klafe2 which is what my cell was before and that's the name on the folder on my pc that is holding all my info.
but everytime I connect my cell to my pc via activesync it defults back to WM_Owner.
any [email protected]
Try this,
Copy the contents of you sync folder to another folder.
delete the partnership and create a new one.
sync with the new partnership.
then copy all the contents that you saved to that folder.
This worked for me....I sync between two laptops and do this quite often.
Hope that helps.....
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Try this,
Copy the contents of you sync folder to another folder.
delete the partnership and create a new one.
sync with the new partnership.
then copy all the contents that you saved to that folder.
This worked for me....I sync between two laptops and do this quite often.
Hope that helps.....
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still no luck. I tried it and it didn't change anything. still no contacts added to my phone.
I think it has something to do with me not having microsoft outlook installed to my computer but I don't know why it matters. I never used outlook anyway.
on activesync, "contacts" are not one of the "information types" that are sync'ed. On Activesync, when I go to Tools, Options, then try to select Contacts as an item to sync I get a message that says "Activesync cannot synchronize Email, Calander, Contacts, Tasks, and notes, because outlook is not installed on Windows PC. To Sync Email, Calander, Contacts, Tasks, and notes do the following: Disconnect the device, Install and run outlook, and then reconnect the device and try again."
I have outlook express on my pc but that doesn't seem to be good enough.
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I have outlook express on my pc but that doesn't seem to be good enough.
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Sorry dude - Contacts are stored within a file called "outlook.pst" on your PC and not in the syncronised folder(there is sometimes a backup file too called backup.pst), this is a file for Microsoft Outlook NOT Outlook express and it usually lives somewhere around c:/docs & settings/<profilename>/local settings/application data/outlook (varies a tad from OS to OS)
If you still have this file or a backup *somewhere* on your PC (use your search facility) and can re-install Outlook - then you will be able to import this file into Outlook and your contacts from the outlook.pst file will resync to your phone.
If you have deleted (or no longer have) this file on your PC - and you have not used something like PIMbackup on your Hermes then sorry - they've gone.
For information - Outlook contacts is a 2-way sync - ie, scrub your phone and it gets them from the PC. Scrub your PC and it gets them from your phone. Scrub both and they're gone for good unless you've made a backup of either one or the other. Same goes for email, calendar and tasks.
Mikeapollo said:
Sorry dude - Contacts are stored within a file called "outlook.pst" on your PC and not in the syncronised folder(there is sometimes a backup file too called backup.pst), this is a file for Microsoft Outlook NOT Outlook express and it usually lives somewhere around c:/docs & settings/<profilename>/local settings/application data/outlook (varies a tad from OS to OS)
If you still have this file or a backup *somewhere* on your PC (use your search facility) and can re-install Outlook - then you will be able to import this file into Outlook and your contacts from the outlook.pst file will resync to your phone.
If you have deleted (or no longer have) this file on your PC - and you have not used something like PIMbackup on your Hermes then sorry - they've gone.
For information - Outlook contacts is a 2-way sync - ie, scrub your phone and it gets them from the PC. Scrub your PC and it gets them from your phone. Scrub both and they're gone for good unless you've made a backup of either one or the other. Same goes for email, calendar and tasks.
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I have same problem withy my trinity!
I constantlly get this message
"To Sync Email, Calander, Contacts, Tasks, and notes do the following: Disconnect the device, Install and run outlook, and then reconnect the device and try again."
Outlook is runing and i have imported contacts in it,but still this message!
I use win xp sp3,outlook express 6,activesync 4.5
On trinity is wm6.1 elegance!
I did soft and hard reset,reinstall activesync but still same situation!
When i open activesync on the trinity and go menu i can click only on Add Server Source,Connections and Connect via Bluetooth.
Options,Schedule and Status are greyed and can`t click on them!
jimbo69ny said:
just now, with my 8525 disconnected from my laptop. I changed the name on my 8525 from WM_Owner to WM_James_Klafe2 which is what my cell was before and that's the name on the folder on my pc that is holding all my info.
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To fix this you need to go to settings>system>About>device ID. You can change the name of your ppc that way (or you can for the Hermes).
Cheers...
Awsome!
ultramag69 said:
To fix this you need to go to settings>system>About>device ID. You can change the name of your ppc that way (or you can for the Hermes).
Cheers...
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I was having the same problem as TC, but that did the trick. Thanks Ultra!
sorry to invade this topic but i have a similar problem in the reversed form however .
i recently formatted my PC but being the idiot i am, i forgot to backup the *.pst file from the Outlook folder. now i still have all my contacts in my phone, but i wanted to know how to transfer them over to Outlook.
Resync to pc after installing outlook. When it asks if you wish to combine or replace items on pc pick combine. If you pic replace it will replace with all the contacts in outlook (none) and unless you have pim backup or another backup of your contacts you will loose everything...
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Hey, I have a Sprint TP. Want to put a custom ROM, but I 1st have to back up my contacts & other info. can some1 provide a link for a good back up program?
thx
this is a good one that everyone seems to like and use...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299705
i personally use UC and copy the pim.vol that i backed up and copy over through sdconfg...or just use WMDC...
Try Microsoft MyPhone. Automatic backup and sync of contacts, pics, text msgs or anything you choose. It backs up and restores my contacts (200+) in less then 45 seconds.
MyPhone is excellent but it doesn't work properly if you have Outlook synced to an exchange server. I use PIM Backup for contacts and MyPhone for text messages.
MOBGangsta184 said:
Try Microsoft MyPhone. Automatic backup and sync of contacts, pics, text msgs or anything you choose. It backs up and restores my contacts (200+) in less then 45 seconds.
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+1 for pimbackup
+2 for PIM backup. Really fast, program is only like 200 kb.
Scrappy xyz said:
Hey, I have a Sprint TP. Want to put a custom ROM, but I 1st have to back up my contacts & other info. can some1 provide a link for a good back up program?
thx
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I use SPB backup to restore my contacts and \my docs\ folder Well worth the $ I paid for the full version. You can run scheduled backups and they also have an app to unpack a backup on your PC.
pimbackup is capable of that as well.
+3 on the pim backup...only one i tried and it works aces...tho i strictly only do my contacts and appointments.
i would say that we need a list of everything that you want to back up. if it's just contacts and calendar backing up your pim.vol file manually is rediculously easy (i've done it by accident before). how ever if you want to back up more than that then you will probably want another program. so yeah, let us know exactly what you want to back up.
MyPhone has trouble with hanging on some of the contacts. I just synced my phone with my GMail contacts and calendar so I'll let you know how it goes when I hardreset next time.
Microsoft My Phone
My phone from microsoft is the realy way to go man, Crashed my computer and had bad rom on phone. Myphone stores on the cloud so its always available. Saved my ass and all my business contacts.
http://nuevasync.com/
syncs contacts/cal with google account
thanks guys, ill check these out!
Hi All
I currently have a Diamond and am due for an upgrade and am seriously thinking about the Hero.
I've looked around the various forums but can't seem to find the answer to my question. When changing between Win Mo Pro phones I could easily backup contacts, calender, text messages, emails etc using PPCbackup.
Is there a program that will allow a backup from WinMoPro and restore it onto the Andriod system?
I know I can backup the contacts and calender using outlook 2003 and squirt them over the Hero using the HTC Sync program but not sure about anything else? It would be very helpful to have my text messages sent on the Hero as alot of work communication is sent that way.
Help much appreciated
Ed
You send your outlook contacts to your googlemail account. google backs then all up, so as soon as you sign in (say after a wipe) they all come back to the phone as before.
There is also various backup aps as well.
can you not sync ur winmo phone to an exchange server then sync ur android one too.
also theres a app called windows mobile sms migrator. http://android.modaco.com/content/software/288916/windows-mobile-sms-migrator-beta-1/
Well if all your contacts are in Outlook the HTC sync software just simply pulls the contacts from Outlook.
http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=756&news_id=339
My contacts and calender aren't the issue but thanks for replying, it the SMS messages I'm more concerned about.
I'll upgrade and give the modaco app a try and see how I get on.
It would of course be nice to see migration software that'll squirt everything across in one go that would indeed be a shot across the bow's for windows lol.
Thanks for the replies everyone
Hello,
I reset my phone to factory settings. Is it possible to recover my contacts by using ActiveSync?
Does my computer have my contacts? If it has, when I say synchronize will they also be gone?
Thanx in advance,
did you sync them with outlook on youre pc?
did you use the myphone app that comes with the phone??
did you use any other form of backing them up, pim, spb??
if not hhmm you may have lost them
i use a program from www.lookout.com its also anti virus and backs up all your contacts and pictures,music etc
Thanks for replies,
@Demon_man
I did sync them with activesync. May I reach them by this way?
I also used Myphone application, but now I cannot connect :S
I did not use any other backup system
@jonpickles
I could not find how to reach the program you mentioned.
thnx
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I did sync them with activesync. May I reach them by this way?
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if you did syc them with outlook, then they will be in your outlook contacts list.
samsamuel said:
if you did syc them with outlook, then they will be in your outlook contacts list.
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Thanx for help. I will check it out when I reach my PC. I used activesync but I dont remember if I synchronized with outlook or with just documents and Media Player files
Otherwise Microsoft My Phone must work
https://www.mylookout.com/