Problems syncing with new computer

Francesco · 02-22-2005, 12:11 AM

Good news, I've got a new computer.
Bad news, Hotsync sucks!
I've tried every possible configuration, and what I know so far is that I can sync my PDA after a hard reset, but if I restore the information, it simply won't sync. Any recipes?
Come on, someone, please tell me the magic words.

Chaos · 02-22-2005, 11:32 AM

More information on hardware/software? Once we know what you're trying to sync, where, and how, someone might be able to better help.

Zire · 02-22-2005, 03:20 PM

Ditto...

What palm do you have?

What Platform are you on?

Francesco · 02-22-2005, 06:24 PM

I have a T3. My PC runs over Windows XP SP2 (SP2 was pre-installed).
When I press the Hotsync button, it starts, but it stalls on Memo (most frequently). I've disabled several conduits, so hotsync stalls in different apps every time, or during the back up process.
I've installed the latest Hotsync Manager Update, and the latest Palm desktop.
My next step is a Bluetooth sync.
Probably I'll hard reset my Palm, and then reinstall every app one by one through HS.

Zire · 02-23-2005, 05:48 PM

Don't go that far yet. Try doing a pc overwrites handheld first or vice versa and see what happens. Maybe it is the syncing that is corrupted. Make sure to back up your t3 first on sd...you can download megacom from www.megasoft2000.com to do the backup.

Francesco · 02-24-2005, 01:15 AM

Thanks, that's indeed a good idea.
I'll try that, and I'll add a spin: if it works, I'll put the contents of my old backup file (from my old PC) into the new one and set HS as "PC overwrites PDA."
BTW, for backups on the SD card I use BackupMan, have you tried it?

Zire · 02-24-2005, 10:33 AM

I have not...I prefer megacom because it has compression. Does backupman have compression?

Francesco · 02-24-2005, 07:35 PM

I'm syncing right now with no problems (well, it's taking a loooong time, but given the circumstances, it is nothing), through IR!

I hope I'm not speaking too early!

Btw, I tried syncing with and without my USB hub, as recommended in P1 online ""support"".

Francesco · 02-24-2005, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zire71man

I have not...I prefer megacom because it has compression. Does backupman have compression?

Yeah, around 30%* compression, how about megacom?
*I need to confirm it later, right now I'm syncing.

Zire · 02-24-2005, 08:49 PM

Oh okay...whenever you can tell me...I think that megacom is more compression.

sUnShInE · 02-25-2005, 08:53 AM

You're syncing over IR? Good gawd man, that's horrendous.

I have BackupMan. I like its ability to backup to external memory. While I've backed up, I haven't tried/needed to revert to the backups.

Good luck Francesco!

Zire · 02-25-2005, 10:01 AM

Yeah syncing over IR is sloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooow

Maybe you just have a bad cradle?

Francesco · 02-25-2005, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sUnShInE

You're syncing over IR? Good gawd man, that's horrendous.

I know.
I'm setting up a BT connection with a little help from geekzone guides.

Francesco · 02-25-2005, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zire71man

Maybe you just have a bad cradle?

No, it works perfectly with my old computer. I read in P1's online help that some issues in USB connections have been found by several users. So, I'll give BT a try. It's slower but apparently I have no choice (other than the dreaded IR).

Francesco · 02-25-2005, 06:01 PM

My BT connection is set. Apparently, it has the same data rate as an IR connection!
The difference is, I guess, BT is not as pitiful as IR.

02-22-2005, 12:11 AM	#1
Francesco Aficionado Posts: 391 Karma: 710 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Denver, CO, USA Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Touch	Problems syncing with new computer Good news, I've got a new computer. Bad news, Hotsync sucks! I've tried every possible configuration, and what I know so far is that I can sync my PDA after a hard reset, but if I restore the information, it simply won't sync. Any recipes? Come on, someone, please tell me the magic words.

02-24-2005, 07:35 PM	#8
Francesco Aficionado Posts: 391 Karma: 710 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Denver, CO, USA Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Touch	I'm syncing right now with no problems (well, it's taking a loooong time, but given the circumstances, it is nothing), through IR! I hope I'm not speaking too early! Btw, I tried syncing with and without my USB hub, as recommended in P1 online ""support"". Last edited by Francesco; 02-24-2005 at 07:39 PM.

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02-22-2005, 11:32 AM	#2
Chaos Evangelist Posts: 418 Karma: 281 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Device: Assorted older devices	More information on hardware/software? Once we know what you're trying to sync, where, and how, someone might be able to better help.

02-22-2005, 03:20 PM	#3
Zire Fanatic Posts: 522 Karma: 14050 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Astoria, NY Device: Zire 71	Ditto... What palm do you have? What Platform are you on?

02-22-2005, 06:24 PM	#4
Francesco Aficionado Posts: 391 Karma: 710 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Denver, CO, USA Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Touch	I have a T3. My PC runs over Windows XP SP2 (SP2 was pre-installed). When I press the Hotsync button, it starts, but it stalls on Memo (most frequently). I've disabled several conduits, so hotsync stalls in different apps every time, or during the back up process. I've installed the latest Hotsync Manager Update, and the latest Palm desktop. My next step is a Bluetooth sync. Probably I'll hard reset my Palm, and then reinstall every app one by one through HS.

02-23-2005, 05:48 PM	#5
Zire Fanatic Posts: 522 Karma: 14050 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Astoria, NY Device: Zire 71	Don't go that far yet. Try doing a pc overwrites handheld first or vice versa and see what happens. Maybe it is the syncing that is corrupted. Make sure to back up your t3 first on sd...you can download megacom from www.megasoft2000.com to do the backup.

02-24-2005, 01:15 AM	#6
Francesco Aficionado Posts: 391 Karma: 710 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Denver, CO, USA Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Touch	Thanks, that's indeed a good idea. I'll try that, and I'll add a spin: if it works, I'll put the contents of my old backup file (from my old PC) into the new one and set HS as "PC overwrites PDA." BTW, for backups on the SD card I use BackupMan, have you tried it?

02-24-2005, 10:33 AM	#7
Zire Fanatic Posts: 522 Karma: 14050 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Astoria, NY Device: Zire 71	I have not...I prefer megacom because it has compression. Does backupman have compression?

02-24-2005, 08:49 PM	#10
Zire Fanatic Posts: 522 Karma: 14050 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Astoria, NY Device: Zire 71	Oh okay...whenever you can tell me...I think that megacom is more compression.

02-25-2005, 08:53 AM	#11
sUnShInE Drama Queen Posts: 784 Karma: 11712 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: United States Device: Palm Tungsten T\|T3	You're syncing over IR? Good gawd man, that's horrendous. I have BackupMan. I like its ability to backup to external memory. While I've backed up, I haven't tried/needed to revert to the backups. Good luck Francesco!

02-25-2005, 10:01 AM	#12
Zire Fanatic Posts: 522 Karma: 14050 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Astoria, NY Device: Zire 71	Yeah syncing over IR is sloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooow Maybe you just have a bad cradle?

02-25-2005, 06:01 PM	#15
Francesco Aficionado Posts: 391 Karma: 710 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Denver, CO, USA Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Touch	My BT connection is set. Apparently, it has the same data rate as an IR connection! The difference is, I guess, BT is not as pitiful as IR.

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