ActiveSync Time changes - AKU 2.3 TEST2

[mengesb]

So I haven't been the most 'aware' person when it comes to syncing my phone lately, but I have noticed that when I sync my phone with ActiveSync, my time sets back an hour. Its as if the phone isn't aware of daylight savings time?!

Also all my appointments jump forward an hour, so if I have a 10-5 meeting, its now 11-6. This is very dangerous, and I'm not quite sure of the fix. I don't have to worry about timezones - I'm PACIFIC, so why is this doing this to me? My computer has the right time, why does it screw my PDA over when I sync, and only when i sync?

ROM/TEST2 Summiter
info below in sig.

[rgomm]

I just noticed the same problem last weekend. I almost had a heart attack because I thought I had missed an important flight, but it was just that my Wizard's times were all an hour off.

Any solutions?

[gamescan]

Disable the network time update in the Phone Settings.

It is on by default in AKU 2.3.

Normally this would be a good thing, but it relies on the towers being accurate.

This is a known issue with all AKU 2.3 ROMs.

[mengesb]

Disable the network time update in the Phone Settings.

It is on by default in AKU 2.3.

Normally this would be a good thing, but it relies on the towers being accurate.

This is a known issue with all AKU 2.3 ROMs.
To me it wouldn't seem to be an issue with network time update - because it only updates when I sync, the towers in the cingular service don't update my clock at all it seems. I'll try disabling it and then syncing and seeing how that goes! anything's worth a shot once!

[mengesb]

Disable the network time update in the Phone Settings.

It is on by default in AKU 2.3.

Normally this would be a good thing, but it relies on the towers being accurate.

This is a known issue with all AKU 2.3 ROMs.Disabled the auto-time zone, still reset my device back an hour after sync.

My only inclination is that the device doesn't recognize daylight savings time.

[DUlrich1227]

3 things ..
did you sync with out catching the time differance on the phone initially after upgrading ?

did you double check the time zone thing in the phone settings after syncing ?

it did the same thing to me it would revert back for some reason because i didnt uncheck the time zone prior to syncing.. even after i thought i unchecked it.. (yes i found that rather odd). I am unsure if after syncing a few times it fixed it self or i may have had to reflash .. double check all the time settings were proper.. than sync..

i have reflashed this phone many time so i am unsure what the exact fix was but i do know that after reflashing and double checking the time zone stuff and being sure the box (in the phone settings) was unchecked. I ahve not had the issue..

[phouki]

I'm using the T-Mobile 2.24 TEST ROM and in the EXT_ROM, I have noticed that if I installed "P_NTIZ_CWS_Mar02_Wizard.cab" my time and holiday in my calendar would be messed up. Even tho I would disable the Automatic Time Zone change the holidays would still be a day ahead. I have found it much better not installing this file.

[mengesb]

3 things ..
did you sync with out catching the time differance on the phone initially after upgrading ?

did you double check the time zone thing in the phone settings after syncing ?

it did the same thing to me it would revert back for some reason because i didnt uncheck the time zone prior to syncing.. even after i thought i unchecked it.. (yes i found that rather odd). I am unsure if after syncing a few times it fixed it self or i may have had to reflash .. double check all the time settings were proper.. than sync..

i have reflashed this phone many time so i am unsure what the exact fix was but i do know that after reflashing and double checking the time zone stuff and being sure the box (in the phone settings) was unchecked. I ahve not had the issue..I happenned to notice it because after upgrading my phone, some of my calendar events were offset by an hour.

What's even more unusual, is I just watched it again happen right before my eyes.

(edited to remove pictures, fix below)

[100Tbps]

Is your PC set to the correct time and timezone? You didn't say.

Obviously the network IS setting your clock or it wouldn't change after a sync to your PC. Because the DST function within the ROM is broken (or Cingular's towers are sending wrong information), the clock is shifting an hour after shortly you disconnect from Activesync. Unless of course, you keep manually setting the time, but you didn't say you were doing that.

After unclicking the checkbox, did you shut down the phone and restart it or even soft reset it? You didn't mention this, either.

[Phoney]

ActiveSync also has a time setting feature, maybe you should disable it?

I use ActiveSync 4.2 (beta). Select Tools --> Settings, and with "Windows PC" hilited, click the "Settings" button.

Un-check "Synchronize Pocket PC date and time when connecting."

Not saying it *will* work, but it's worth a try.

[foxbat121]

Sounds like your phone and PC are on a different time zone or your PC doesn't have 'Automatically set clock for DST' option checked on PC. What's the time zone setting on your phone (assume you have automactica time zone unchecked)? And what's your time zone on your PC?

[mengesb]

Is your PC set to the correct time and timezone? You didn't say.

Obviously the network IS setting your clock or it wouldn't change after a sync to your PC. Because the DST function within the ROM is broken (or Cingular's towers are sending wrong information), the clock is shifting an hour after shortly you disconnect from Activesync. Unless of course, you keep manually setting the time, but you didn't say you were doing that.

After unclicking the checkbox, did you shut down the phone and restart it or even soft reset it? You didn't mention this, either.
The clock is shifting shortly after a connect to active sync. Since I'm using AS4.1 (not the beta 4.2), I didn't see the sync time feature.

My computer is set to GMT -8:00 (Pacific) with internet time updates from CSUSJ - a near by college.

I'm performing a reset of the device using the POWER button, and I will also attempt a reset with the reset button. I believe I have done both before, but I will try again.

I am constantly having to manually reset the time on my device - but only after I sync or during a sync. Again the time is changing very shortly after I connect my device to sync... so the function of syncing itself is when it changes my time - i'll look for something in AS to check this.

[foxbat121]

Every version of AS has time sync function. You just need to find the place to uncheck them. However, your issue is not related to that. Please check and report following:

(1) What is your PC time zone set at?
(2) Does your PC have "auto adjust for DST" checked?
(3) What is your phone's time zone set at?

[mengesb]

Don't know what to say really, because I'm baffled.

I know the phone's auto timezone adjust has been disabled for a while now, and that was the first thing I tried before posting this thread. I could have swore I reset my phone, but it seems to have been a "DOH" moment on that front. I did check my ASync settings and yes, it does have the option checked to sync the time to PC.

For whatever reason, I'm guessing that perhaps the power button reset is what did it, because what I probably did was use the stylus and do the reset button on the side, instead of properly powering the device off.

I guess that was a learning experience - windows doesn't like that hard reset button on the side for saving settings.

Thank you to 100Tbps, foxbat121, Phoney, DUlrich1227, and gamescan for the helpful pokes in the right direction.

So here's the discovered fix I suppose, thank you to all who've helped me out on this:

Check Date and Time Properties of PC:
1 ) Right click on the time located on your START bar, choose PROPERTIES
2 ) Go to Internet Time
3 ) Make sure 'Automatically synchronize with an Internet time server' is set properly for your area (for me, it would be checked)

http://www.legolascs.com/images/wizard/clock/untitled2.JPG

4 ) Go to Time Zone, make sure your settings are correct.

http://www.legolascs.com/images/wizard/clock/untitled1.JPG

With your device connected with ActiveSync (instructions for 4.1)
1 ) Go to TOOLS > OPTIONS > SETTINGS
2 ) Box for 'Synchronize PocketPC date and time upon connecting' should be ENABLED

http://www.legolascs.com/images/wizard/clock/untitled3.JPG

3 ) Disconnect from ActiveSync.

Instructions on phone:
1 ) Go to START > SETTINGS > PHONE > TIME ZONES
2 ) Uncheck the 'Automatic change time zone and clock.' option

http://www.legolascs.com/images/wizard/clock/img0001.JPG

3 ) Hit ok until you return to the Today screen.
4 ) HOLD power button until device turns off (hit yes on prompt)
5 ) HOLD power button to turn device back on.

Attempt an ActiveSync again, should not change the time on your device by an hour - only minor updates would occur.

[escrimps]

I've been frustrated by the same problem, but unfortunately, your solution didn't work for me :cry: . the only difference is that My version of XP does not have a tab on the date time for internet syncing.

Can anyone tell me where in AKU2.3 you check/uncheck the automatically adjust for DST?

Thanks.

[Dr Puttingham]

It's so very odd that when I ran a 2.24 ROM, didn't matter which one, I had that Network Time issue. Both Sumitter and the T-Mobile ROM's had this problem.
I'm East coast, West Palm Beach and it would change my Time Zone on my PDA from Eastern to Indiana time.(One hour difference) I had to delete my AS partnership and hard reset my phone to resolve. Now with the T-Mobile 2.26 base ROM I absolutely love the Network Time feature, works flawlessly.

[escrimps]

I think I've solved the problem :D

Like mengesb, I hade changed the time on my 8125 several times and each time the time would change back upon ActiveSync. When I would adjust the time, my appointments would remain an hour off from my desktop. Again my settings were configured the same as him, with the exception that I do not have internet time syncing in my version of XP.

What I finally tried was adjusting the time on my 8125 while ActiveSync was active and the link active. The time stayed correct on the PDA (and the desktop). Immediately, I saw that the appointments on the PDA were updated to the correct current time (vice 1hr off). I disconnected and reconnected and all time/appointments stayed correct.

What a releif :roll:

Now if I could only get the tome zone picker to show up on PI2007 :x

[rexboy]

ActiveSync also has a time setting feature, maybe you should disable it?

I use ActiveSync 4.2 (beta). Select Tools --> Settings, and with "Windows PC" hilited, click the "Settings" button.

Un-check "Synchronize Pocket PC date and time when connecting."

Not saying it *will* work, but it's worth a try.

This suggestion actually worked for me with my HTC Touch P3450, the time doesnt change anymore when sync'd however all of my appointments still change and do match up. On the PC it will be correct but then out by 1hr on my HTC and vice versa. Such a simple thing but i still cant find a suggestion through search :-(