Browsing device without activsync?

[nickcerda]

Is it possible to browse the device through USB without installing activsync?

[mrleoni]

You can download a small program called wm5torage. This enables you to connect your laptop to a pc as if it were a mass storage device. You can only browse whats on the memory card though, not system files.

If you want to browse through system files then Activesync is the only way i know of doing this. There may be a third party app somewhere, but you'd still have to install it so there's probably not much point..

[pof]

I tried wm5torage some time ago (v1.6) and didn't work with my TyTN... it worked with my friend's wizard. Don't know if there's any newer version which works.... did you get it working on the Hermes?

[lukedoomer]

Dont take time to try wm5torage on Hermes. I asked :( Seems there is no way to get it work.
http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=238545&st=400

[efjay]

ver 1.71 has been posted in this thread http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=238545&hl=wmstorage but the download page says the file is broken.

[rav]

I run an FTP server on my TyTN. That way you can access and manage all files on your device via Activesync or a Wireless connection.

This one is basic, but free and does the job well:
http://www.freefloat.com/index.php?show=9614_SWE&&page_anchor=http://www.freefloat.com/p9614/p9614_swe.php

Make the FTP server point at the root of your device for full access to all files and folders.

[vmirage]

i tried the ftp server, but it seems to be super slow to transfer files. I think it's faster using active sync to browse. :P

[Chris The Ninja Pirate]

See here.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=62411

WM5storage doesn't work for me.

[Maarten_NL]

it should work when you disable advanced network functionality in: connections - USB to PC...

but when I disable that I get an error:

failed to disable RNDIS to use serial

even when I disable active sync to use USB when cradled.

any ideas?

[scotdevlin]

My active sync does not sync my contacts. I have been told to download a new active sync. Does anyone know where I can get this from?

thanks

Scot

[MikeChannon]

My active sync does not sync my contacts. I have been told to download a new active sync. Does anyone know where I can get this from?

thanks

Scot

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/default.mspx

Mike

[todd_jg]

My active sync does not sync my contacts. I have been told to download a new active sync. Does anyone know where I can get this from?

thanks

Scot

You may try the developers website...let's see...what were they called again. Oh yeah, Microsoft (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9e641c34-6f7f-404d-a04b-dc09f8141141&DisplayLang=en).

[scotdevlin]

thanks! realise its a dumb q

[Mister O]

nvm, half asleep

[DeniaL]

Anyone have any ideas if any PC i hook my phone up to says "USB Device Not Recognized." I've tried 3 PCs (work, home and laptop). None of which work. Any ideas?

[nicholasendean]

See here.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=62411

WM5storage doesn't work for me.

Ah, but have you tried this?


Goto: Start Menu > settings > Connections > USB to PC

Now, untick the box that says: "Enable advanced network functionality"

Now try reconnecting your Hermes! :)

[darky]

Tried this, found it to be the best:

http://www.softick.com/pocket-pc/cardexport2/
Works on wm5 haven't tried it on wm6 yet (will install it soon) it's not free but it's worth it to try out the demo and see for yourself.