“No doubt, one of the coolest features of Windows Phone 7 and the companion Zune Desktop software is the ability to sync wirelessly. For years we’ve had to endure tethering our devices to our computers, loose USB wires everywhere, etc. (Even more ironic is you remember wireless syncing in ActiveSync before they removed it).”
Microsoft may have taken WiFi synching out of ActiveSync a few years back, but it’s been re-introduced on the back of the Zune desktop service – which is no surprise given that the Zune has been able to do a WiFi sync for a couple of years now. I didn’t get a chance to test this with my Windows Phone 7 device – which, boo hoo, has now been sent back to Microsoft – but with my Zune HD is works really nicely so I’d expect it to be the same with Windows Phone 7. Read on for more on how this feature works, and how to set it up.
by dave on April 21st, 2010 /
Category: News
This screenshot from a leaked Microsoft document that Tweakers.net got their hands on shows the update process for Windows Phone 7 devices.
As you can clearly see, all roads lead to Microsoft! All updates – from Microsoft, manufacturers, carriers or others – will be distributed via Microsoft’s Windows Update service. It looks like the Windows Phone 7 device will check OTA to see if there are updates available, and then you download and install the the updates through your PC using Activesync/Zune software.
This is terrific news! No more waiting for your carrier to put out an updated ROM (which they never do) or tracking down a pirated ROM on the forums because you want the latest version of your OS. Plus, it ensures a consistent experience for Microsoft, one of their primary goals with Windows Phone 7.
Good move, Microsoft.
Check out these other three posts for more details from the leaked Microsoft documents:
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by dave on October 6th, 2009 /
Category: News
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With the flurry of new devices hitting the market thanks to the official launch today of Windows Mobile 6.5, I thought it fitting to throw up a post about this cool app that allows you to sync multiple devices with ActiveSync… simultaneously! Here are the features:
- Easily switch between connected devices (USB)
- Sync all connected devices (“CycleSync”)
- Automatically switch to the last connected ‘new’ device (optional)
- Basic compatibility for Bluetooth (optional, disabled by default)
- Adjust security policies on the currently selected device (EnableRAPI / AppUnlock style)
It works on Windows XP SP2 or above (apparently not XP 64-bit). You can download the MultiActiveSync app from XDA here.
Configuring your device involves making some one-time settings that personalize the device for your use. It’s super easy! Check out this in-depth how-to on setting up, configuring, and personalizing your Windows Mobile handset and get started now!
How-to: Setup, configure, and personalize your device – a comprehensive guide.
NO, ActiveSync. BAD, ActiveSync.
XDA Developers has just written a very helpful utility called ActiveSync Killer to help you free up your system resources and memory by stopping ActiveSync from running in the background.
ActiveSync Killer works my stopping the ActiveSync application process from idly running in the background. This unclogs your phone’s resources and memory during those times when ActiveSync is not actively syncing up to your information.
After download, ActiveSync Killer needs to install directly onto the device then the device will need a soft reset. The application should run on any Windows Mobile Professional device but as always, use with caution as this is not an official Microsoft software application.
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