Hi
If anybody is interested in having RIM Blackberry + loads more functionality on an XDA, please take a look at - [http://www.a2000d.com/Duality_Always-On_Mail.htm] This is a server based product & suitable for 10 or more users.
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Wow, that's a lot of complexity to do something that's essentially already built into the device.
Hi, I think you may have missed the point somewhere along the line, sorry if I didn't make things clearer. This is full GPRS PUSH email which the XDA, in it's native form, isn't capable of.
Hope this helps.
No real difference. It keeps the GPRS connection open, just like keeping it open and having your mail software check for mail every five minutes. No effective difference, unless your e-mail is so important that you can't wait five minutes. But then you could set it to check once a minute.
It's not a true push in the sense that the server can't initiate the inbound connection.
Something pretty similar and cheap could be set up quite easily. The basic problem is that the XDA can't hold a GPRS connection permanently. You don't see the advertising bunf about 'always on connections' any more.
You could get blackberry-like functionality with two simple apps: one that runs on your exchange server that gets an SMS gateway to send you an SMS in a particular format when you have mail that hasn't been retrieved for a few minutes. And one that sits on the XDA checking incoming SMSs and when the 'check your mail' message comes in, starts attempting to start a GPRS connection and poll your server.
I agree with Andy. In fact I just noticed that T-Mobile are offering this very capability to all e-mail subscribers right now. The PPC client has to have an additional option ('my alerts') that has the specific functionality aka: read the 'hidden' SMS message and go and retrieve the mail.
Only problem seems to be that this additional option in the WM2003 e-mail client is not available as a separate download, but built into the ROM image. Seems that the only device that has it built in right now is the new HP PPC phone. I enabled this service on my t-mobile account and I receive the special SMS message fine, but my XDA e-mail client is not smart enough to recognize the special SMS message and then go an pull the mail down. I still have to do it manually. Still we are getting close to 'psydo push' e-mail I guess!! Does anyone know of an e-mail client for the PPC that has this functionality built in to it???
Look ay iAnywhere's Pylon Anywhere solution, it is better.
Only US $634 for five users (includes server back-end and client software), runs of Exchange or Notes. As for clients, it provides support for a broad range of handheld devices, including Palm OS, Microsoft Pocket PC and Smartphone, Symbian OS, SyncML, and WAP-based devices. Even supports RIM devices.
Communication is fully encrypted!
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It provides three connection types; ReadySync, network push and SMS push - of course you can manually sync as well.
Most of the providers (mobile) use some sort of SMS push to triggger your device to sync to get new mail. This solution supports that, if you want it. The network push is real-time, if something triggers the monitoring server it immediately has your device sync that information type. Pylon Anywhere can monitor and sync Inbox, Drafts, Sent Items, Calendar, Contacts, Notes. From both the client and server sides.
There are a ton more features that are incredible, like killing (hard reset) a device remotely if stolen/lost. I will have a review up by the end of the week, will post here (if I can).
Thanks Nighthawk. Looks pretty interesting and quite a bit cheaper than the Intellisync product I have been looking at.
I have downloaded the documentation and am thinking about doing the 30 day trial, but I am a bit confused about the various hardware requirements. All I use right now is a WIN XP laptop with MS Outlook for mail. My mail is POP 3 from BellSouth and I have a DSL connection to the Bellsouth account via a dynamic IP address.
It looks like that to install the PylonAnywhere server, I am going to need MS Exchange, a static IP address and my own domain..... Am I reading that right, or can I simpy install the PylonAnywhere server software on my laptop and point it to the BellSouth POP 3 account for my mail? Any idea?
Many Thanks!
CB
Yep, this is a server based system. Connects to your exisiting Exchange or Notes mail server(s).
You sound like your just connecting to your own desktop, hmmm.
You might want to look at Smartner's Duality Professional edition or Internet Edition.
Go here: http://www.smartner.com/products/professional.html
These two are based on a single user concept vs. enterprise.
Hope that helps, let me know how things go.
Yes, I came across the Smartner product in my sesrches too. Does not appear to be available in the USA form some reason... In fact the licencing agreement actually precludes you from installing it if you live in the USA. Must have some kind of licencing problems I guess.
...?
I saw that while looking at their web site, kinda concerned me :?:
One could only speculate as to why, since not listed anywhere.
I think you can still DL the trial vesion off their site thoguh. If not, check out Handango, they have two versions listed (one a monthly contract).
Hi Nighthawk.
Yes, I did manage to download the trial, but it seems to be the 'enterprise' version, with functionality and architecture very similar to Intellisync and Pylon. I did not see a trial for any of the basic connectivity versions... I think I will call Smartner on Monday and see what the deal is with the licensing. I suspect it may be some kind of patent issue with one of the other providers... I'll let you know what I find out.
To download the Enterprise trial I had to request it via an e-mail, awaiting responce.
The Handango version is the Professional version, you can DL a trial version (doing it now).
Definately let me know what you find out from them, thanks.
Hey..
Smartner Duality is quite a good package for RIM like functionality. I bought the professional version a couple of months ago. It was easy to install etc. The only thing I didn't like about it was that it only does e-mail. It doesn't sync your calendar/todo. Their Enterprise edition is the only one that will do calendar/todo. Other than that it works great.
I'm definately thinking about trying Pylon Anywhere after reading this thread 'cause I want calendar/todo syncing... And quite cheaper that Duality Enterprise's smallest license.
Thanks Nighthawk. I think the professional was the version I downloaded from Handango. It looked like it still required an exchange server, but I stopped when the licence agreement said 'NO' to installing in USA... I'll let you know what they say... In the mean time, do you know of any 3rd party e-mail apps for PPC that are more reliable for checking the POP 3 server? The Pocket Outlook app time interval ba ed checking seems very intermittant and unreliable.
am-imate,
If you have any questions about Pylon Anywhere just let me know, more than happy to help. The server install is pretty easy, you will need Outlook 2000 w/SP2 (only) and java installed for the machines (server) browser.
cbrow51,
I remember seeing something, will check when I get home for ya. Think I saved a link.
Nighthawk said:
am-imate,
If you have any questions about Pylon Anywhere just let me know, more than happy to help. .
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Well Nighthawk, I have a question on all this, a kind of « question asked by a dummy » for I know little but not enough to make my way through all the material posted here.
I would like to create a Blackberry like function on my XDA. I’ve looked at this post and got some part of it very clear. The rest remain quite unclear.
My company uses MS exchange server in the office and I have a PC with Outlook on XP on my PC. My company already uses blackberry solution which I do not have but would like to uses my XDA instead to avoid duplication of hardware.
If my understanding is correct,
1. I need to install Pylon Anywhere (or some other application) on my XDA to collect my new mail.
2. I need to liaise with my Mail server administrator to have the server send my XDA a special SMS to silently trigger the synchronization process.
3. I will use on my XDA ActiveSync Inbox to read my mail on my XDA.
Now, this seems to be too simple. Did I put all the pieces in the right place?
Email Push
I'm using the Mnotes program on my i-mate for Lotus Notes wireless push. It works well, the push works flawlessly and doesn't require installation on the server-just my desktop which acts like a server for my handheld. I also have it working through our firewall using a Movian VPN(v4.0). All of this works through my gprs connect.
The only downside is that an incoming or outgoing call interrupts the gprs and the VPN disconnects and must be manually re-connected. on i-Mate
Tanguy said:
1. I need to install Pylon Anywhere (or some other application) on my XDA to collect my new mail.
2. I need to liaise with my Mail server administrator to have the server send my XDA a special SMS to silently trigger the synchronization process.
3. I will use on my XDA ActiveSync Inbox to read my mail on my XDA.
Now, this seems to be too simple. Did I put all the pieces in the right place?
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Pylon Anywhere requires a server back-end, meaning you must install a Pylon Anywhere server into your network. This server connects to your companies Exchange/Notes server. It then communicates with the Pylon Anywhere client software on your device, after you have it installed by the server.
Nighthawk said:
am-imate,
If you have any questions about Pylon Anywhere just let me know, more than happy to help. The server install is pretty easy, you will need Outlook 2000 w/SP2 (only) and java installed for the machines (server) browser.
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NightHawk,
Much obliged, I may send you a PM with a few questions if that's OK..
Did you install the Demo before the real thing?
Thanks,
Hi guys,
Before performing a Hard reset on T-mobile HTC HD2[TMOUS] I took a backup of all contacts, calendar events, etc(excluding files) using "Windows Mobile Device Center" on my Win7 laptop.
After Hard resetting and re-syncing the mobile, am not seeing any contacts,events,etc being restore onto mobile. Is there a way to restore the contacts,etc if the 'windows mobile device center' has backed up the profiles data before hard resetting somewhere in the laptop. Since I noticed after resetting the mobile it asked me again to create a new profile while connecting to "Windows mobile device".
has anyone found similar issue and fixed it ?
help much appreciated.
FYI: I had never setup any Outlook email and had nothing changed/deleted on the laptop, I did a search and could not find any old profile saved or contacts saved earlier by 'windows mobile device center' before hard resetting.
neol, if you start your Outlook on laptop and go to Contacts - and see nothing there - than it's nothing to restore. It means - you've lost everything.
You were to check your MS Outlook for your synchronized data before you started flashing or factory defaults restoring process. For this - you were to start MS Outlook at least once on laptop to configure basic settings (without email and other things).
For the future - make sure that your PIM data is saved or use alternate ways to save the stuff - PIM Backup, Jeyo Mobile Companion, or online Microsoft MyPhone service.
Microsoft MyPhone is no longer functional despite the advantages.
Microsoft decided to shut down the service.
uli71 said:
Microsoft MyPhone is no longer functional despite the advantages.
Microsoft decided to shut down the service.
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It's still functional if you made a backup before August 7, 2011. You can restore lost contacts. And it will be available till October 6, 2011.
But!.....
(the rest of text is original from MS - just to let you know what is going on)
Data Migration Overview
On August 7, 2011, Microsoft will begin automatic migration of users' contacts, calendar entries, SMS messages, and photos from the My Phone service to Windows Live SkyDrive. Both current and archived content will be migrated.
Users will receive a confirmation email from Microsoft indicating that their data has been transferred to Windows Live SkyDrive . Users can then logon to Windows Live SkyDrive with the Windows Live ID they used to register for the My Phone service to review, retrieve, or use their data transferred from the My Phone service.
Certain content types stored to the My Phone service will NOT be migrated to Windows Live SkyDrive on the user's behalf, including videos, music, documents, and browser favorites. Neither current nor archived content of these types will be migrated. If users wish to retain this content, they must download it themselves prior to October 6, 2011.
Content Migrated to Sky Drive For My Phone Users:
Contacts csv
Calendar items ics
Text messages txt
Photos jpg, jpeg, gif, png, tif, fit, wbmp, bmp, opl, n3a, ota
Content My Phone Users Must Archive Themselves:
Videos 3pg, 3gpp, mp4, avi, wmv, mpg, mpeg
Music mp3, aif, mid, amr, aac, au, awb, dm, m4a, midi, mp1, mp2, mpa, ogg, ram, rng, wav, wma, wve
Documents doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, pdf, txt, 1sp, rtf, html, htm, cab, pwi, wks, wps, wdb
Favorites url
Tasks
AndrewSh said:
It's still functional if you made a backup before August 7, 2011. You can restore lost contacts. And it will be available till October 6, 2011.
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Last time I tested MyPhone was on August 8 and I got an error message without restoring anything.
I know what Microsoft published on that topic and I'm not happy.
What about the additional functions MyPhone offered, like locking the phone or deleting all stored data if you loose your device, for free?
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What about the additional functions MyPhone offered, like locking the phone or deleting all stored data if you loose your device, for free?
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Absolutely nice features - especially if someone hacks your account and blocks your phone just for fun.
Besides - if you want to discuss blown chances due to shutting down online service - shall we open separate thread? The guy (OP) just asked about lost contacts. I just answered. What's wrong in my answer?
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Absolutely nice features - especially if someone hacks your account and blocks your phone just for fun.
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What is really secure in this world?
Besides - if you want to discuss blown chances due to shutting down online service - shall we open separate thread?
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Please not, it would become one more senseless thread on this forum.
The guy (OP) just asked about lost contacts. I just answered. What's wrong in my answer?
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Nothing, but due to my own experience MS MyPhone doesn't gives you the possibility to restore anything since August 7 2011.
Hello,
I have been working on an application named Greasy IM for Windows Phone 8.
I'm hoping I could get some people that would like to beta test this application prior to it being publicly published on the marketplace that way I can get the bugs out of the code.
As this application approx. 450KB's I have two options of you being able to get this application.
1) You can download from here on XDA (you must sideload the application onto your Windows Phone device)
2) You can access the beta directly on Microsoft's marketplace (where the newest updates will be posted first).
If you would like to be able to access the beta directly on Microsoft's marketplace, I must get your Microsoft e-mail account that is associated with your Windows Phone per Microsoft's requirements, however, if you would rather get it from XDA-Developers and sideload the application onto your Windows Phone device you can get the application in the attachments below.
Also, if you do download this application, please be sure to reply to this thread with the following information:
1) Windows Phone 8 Device (HTC 8X, Nokia Lumia 1020, Nokia Lumia 822, etc...)
2) Any problems you may have with the application.
As of now, the only protocol that actually works with this application is AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), so, do not be surprised if your other accounts do not activate.
This is being developed by one person (me), and I would gladly accept any help that is offered such as translations, bug reports, feature suggestions, design suggestions & complaints, etc..
Thank you.
I have not been working on this project much lately, however, I do have a new update for everyone that is interested!
v1.0.1:
Added new features
Fixed ability to log in to AOL Instant Messenger
Ability to Send / Receive IM's
Future v1.0.2:
Contact List Working
Chats List Working
Some requested features will be input.
Reported bugs will be fixed.
Please feel free to let me know if you can help by reporting bugs, feature requests, translations, etc...
Hi all,
There are a lot of apps out there like MightyText, AirDroid, or DesktopSMS that allow you to send SMS messages from your PC. The problem with these services is that all the TOSs show that messages could be saved on their server. They also give pretty universal permission control to the application. While I'm sure these apps are "safe," I'm looking for a self-hosted solution, where I can host a website that my SMS/MMS content is synchronized to, and allows me to send SMS/MMS from the web browser (or companion app).
Is there something out there that does this? If not, I'm going to look into developing it myself.
Thanks!
Platform
I'm a developer and I had to create something for one project of mine and in time it became a whole project by himself.
I've created a self-hosted SMS marketing platform that it's integrated with more than 150 SMS providers you can bring your own device if you require it.
Have a look at selfhostedsms.com