Real Faxing using the Kaiser?

[kdemetriou]

Hi all

Anyone out there come across any FAXing utility that actually works on the Kaiser? I have tried both Mfax and TrueFax and neither work. Now, I mean true faxing utility using the phones radio not Faxing via internet.

Thanks, Kyri.

[PsyOpWarlord]

I always thought that was carrier dependant. If I remember correctly when I used to in the past long ago with Cingular I was only able to when I had Circuit Switched Data (CSD) enabled on my account that alloed my phone to be used as a dialup modem. But I haven't seen Cingular/ATT offer that service for some time now. Not sure about other carriers.

[DeepThought]

Please refer to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=380509

[kdemetriou]

Hi guys

Thanks for the feedback, I checked out the threads, but other than confirming that others have had the same problems, not much help.

Even after enabling CSD, there is a need for FAXing software that works on the Kaiser.

I questioned Trufax support and here is their answer…

Unfortunately we cannot support the WM 5.0 / 6.0 Pocket PC Phones at the moment. The problem is that we need technical support from the respective device manufacturers and this support is not given at the moment. We were working together with High Tech Computer for their devices (MDA, XDA, i-mate, etc.) but this was only for WM 2003 OS and they stopped supporting us with WM 5.0 cause faxing was not an issue of importance for HTC and the net providers anymore.

(another round of applause for HTC I guess. Shame on you for laughing at me, again. I will take my money elsewhere next time. I have noticed over the past year that the professional end Nokia phones are looking good and getting better all the time.)

Regarding Mfax, well that software just locks the phone a reset is required, hmmm!

So please the question remains, Does anyone out their know of any FAX software that actually works on the phone (CSD aside that is)?

Thanks, Kyri.

[DeepThought]

Hi guys

Thanks for the feedback, I checked out the threads, but other than confirming that others have had the same problems, not much help.

Even after enabling CSD, there is a need for FAXing software that works on the Kaiser.

I questioned Trufax support and here is their answer…

Unfortunately we cannot support the WM 5.0 / 6.0 Pocket PC Phones at the moment. The problem is that we need technical support from the respective device manufacturers and this support is not given at the moment. We were working together with High Tech Computer for their devices (MDA, XDA, i-mate, etc.) but this was only for WM 2003 OS and they stopped supporting us with WM 5.0 cause faxing was not an issue of importance for HTC and the net providers anymore.

(another round of applause for HTC I guess. Shame on you for laughing at me, again. I will take my money elsewhere next time. I have noticed over the past year that the professional end Nokia phones are looking good and getting better all the time.)

Regarding Mfax, well that software just locks the phone a reset is required, hmmm!

So please the question remains, Does anyone out their know of any FAX software that actually works on the phone (CSD aside that is)?

Thanks, Kyri.

I don't want do be annoying but your question belongs to the software section and should therefore be asked in the thread I mentioned above. Why opening a redundant thread in the wrong section?

[kdemetriou]

Hey (not so) deep thought. Wrong section may be, redundant only with hind site. Rude yes, Annoying certainly! unnecessary definitely.

[DeepThought]

Hey (not so) deep thought. Wrong section may be, redundant only with hind site. Rude yes, Annoying certainly! unnecessary definitely.

I just stated my opinion. You are attacking me personally, so everyone can decide for himself who is rude. But continue your redundant thread in the wrong section. I don't have to read it anyway and maybe you can flame with the mods. I'm not available for that shit.

[cushcalc]

Hi all

Anyone out there come across any FAXing utility that actually works on the Kaiser? I have tried both Mfax and TrueFax and neither work. Now, I mean true faxing utility using the phones radio not Faxing via internet.

Thanks, Kyri.

How about eFax (http://www.efax.com/en/efax/twa/page/wirelessFaxing?CMP=ILC-WirelessOverview)?

[kdemetriou]

Hi Cushcalc

Thanks for the efax link. It’s not quite what I had in mind. See I travel lots, go for months without needing a fax and then along comes a need to use fax for a couple of weeks until something else is arranged.

So I don’t want to start an online service and have the overhead/time/think about keeping up the subscriptions for months until I next need it.

Ideally I want to send/receive faxes via radio direct without all this overhead, you know satisfy the need for those couple of weeks and then forget about it till next time.

Mfax and TrueFAX have the right idea. It seems at least for one company however, that the non disclosure policy of HTC has basically prevented them from upgrading their products to run using Windows Mobile version 5 and 6. Sad and petty on HTC’s side I think. From my perspective, well no one likes a bully do they.

Regards

[sonicboom007]

do any of these programs help?

http://www.mobilefan.net/Pocket-PC.nsf/Download-Free-Software/Printing-Fax

[kilrah]

So I don’t want to start an online service and have the overhead/time/think about keeping up the subscriptions for months until I next need it.

Well, I made an eFax account something like 3 years ago for fun, never used it, and it still exists and I receive a reminder email about it every few months. I wouldn't consider that as having to spend time to keep it up...

I remember sending a fax with an HTC device, but it was indeed still on PPC2003 with my BA a few years ago.

And I'm pretty sure the software vendor you mention is a bit quick at blaming HTC, they could as well get the WM5/6 API info from Microsoft.

[MACkjam]

I don't want do be annoying but your question belongs to the software section and should therefore be asked in the thread I mentioned above. Why opening a redundant thread in the wrong section?

Perhaps you should let the mods decide what belongs where.

[OnebadMF]

I too have had problems finding a suitable solution for faxing on my Tilt... AND editing the PDF format I get the faxes in...


You can at least receive faxes on your phone by email with Ringcentral.... I havent found a good email to fax program that might be the best you can do