The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile (OSX Sync) 2.5 released with Windows Mobile 5 support!

[Guest Paul (MVP)]

markspace, http://www.markspace.com/, have released version 2.5 of their 'Missing Sync' application, that provides ActiveSync like functionality for Mac OSX. Significantly, the new version supports sync with Windows Mobile 5 devices, as well as plethora of other features and fixes!

In their own words:

Mac users shouldn't be missing out

Windows Mobile devices are becoming more and more common every day, especially smartphones and Pocket PCs with cell phone capabilities. However, none of these devices include connectivity or synchronization software that supports the Mac. That's where The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile comes in. With ActiveSync-like capabilities for the Mac, The Missing Sync lets you easily connect and synchronize your important information with Windows Mobile 2002/2003/5 Pocket PC and smartphone devices.

Device Support Broad connectivity and device support

The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile supports nearly all smartphones and Pocket PCs made over the last several years, including the very latest devices running Windows Mobile 5 (WM5). If you have an older iPAQ or the new Motorola Q, you'll be able to get the most out of these devices with The Missing Sync. You can sync your device with multiple computers and all device-side connections are available: USB, Bluetooth, and when supported by the device, Wi-Fi (WM5 devices do not support Wi-Fi sync). View the complete list of supported devices.

- Sync Address Book, Keep in touch

- Sync iCal, Manage your time more effectively

- Sync Entourage, Use your favorite desktop apps

- Install Windows Mobile Applications from your Mac

- Mount your device on the Mac desktop

- iPhoto plug-in

- Made by Mac users for Mac users

If you have a Windows Mobile Pocket PC or smartphone, you owe it to yourself to get The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile today. Whether you're new to that Windows Mobile device, or if you've used some other software to connect it with your Mac, you're going to like what we've done. Get The Missing Sync today to get the most out of your powerful Windows Mobile device.

It looks fantastic and has a great range of features! If you're an OSX user, head over to this page and check it out! :)

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[Guest Zim]

OOOooooohhhhh Finally!!

:)

Zim

[Guest Arbait]

:)

Damn, look soooo good!

I want something similar in win...

[Guest Paul (MVP)]

It's called ActiveSync :)

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[Guest Confucious]

Surely it's easier to dump tha MAC and get a real computer?

RDAH

[Guest Zim]

haa haaa not! :)

Zim

[Guest jcostantino]

This albatross is finally out of super pre-alpha-beta testing stage? Finally... geeze!

I had to wait forever for Missing Sync for Smartphone and I just finished waiting forever for the WM5 flavor.

It really is easier to just do it with a PC and ActiveSync but if you don't have or don't want to use a PC, this is the best way to go.

Pity there isn't an easy way to install .exe programs, it only handles .cabs.

[Guest sporkguy]

HURRAH at last! :)

[Guest Disco Stu]

Supports SP5 but not C600 - an Orange security issue or might it be an oversight by the developers ?

[Guest furby]

Great that they've released it, and a free upgrade for 2.0 users. Yay

[Guest bennish]

so expensive! :)

[Guest akuma3d]

Great news! Now i can finally sync my phone.

;) :D :( :)

[Guest NikLP]

Now if only someone could write an application that would sync my windows mobile device with my pc's without going to sh!t every five minutes....

[Guest Confucious]

Its called ActivSync -works fine for me :)

[Guest belfast-biker]

Its called ActivSync -works fine for me ;)

Working fine for me now too, but over the last few years, with various devices I've grown to hate Activesync with a passion. It really is bad, bad software.

That said, this software is nice, especially as a person who's bought a Mac for the first time very recently, but you still need a Windows machine realistically for full functionality - many programs need you to install exe files.

Although I hear the Mac makes a really nice Windows PC nowadays... :)

[Guest psuc41]

Still not working with my C600, keeps on wanting to install software on my phone. Has anyone else had this problem?

[Guest drfitgeoff]

Still not working with my C600, keeps on wanting to install software on my phone. Has anyone else had this problem?

Same problem here, i fear it's Orange's evil Big Brother 1984 style locking of the phone thats the issue :)

[Guest Alsicole]

Yes the Missing Sync installs a small file on to your phone that allows it to talk properly to the desktop version. If you're not able to install that because Orange security won't let you, it's probably worth reporting to MarkSpace to see if they can work round it.

This app has been fantastic with my Vario and Powerbook.

[Guest Disco Stu]

Have those with Orange C600s application-unlocked their phones using the tool obtained from Orange Developers ?

The reason I ask is that even with security disabled I can't get Sprite to install. I wonder if the same problem occurs here. Is there a level of security that exists beyond 'disabled' that neither this nor Sprite can get past ?

[Guest katiea]

Damn - I just upgraded Pocketmac, as I'm still using my SPV M2000 as my MDA Vario is off being mended. But the new version seems to crash even more often than the old version so I am going to try and get a refund.

[Guest katiea]

OK having posted that previous message I realise now:

Although I had upgraded Pocketmac I hadn't paid for it (phew!)

BUT

Missing Sync is not compatibile (they say) with OSX 10.3.9. Does anyone know if this means "won't work at all, don't even try it" or "kind of sort of works but you can't do some things"?

I would love to try it out but there's no disabled or time limited trial version, sadly.

[Guest thornd]

anyone spoken with markspace about the c600 issue?

would this be a problem with all the orange spv phones?

[Guest thornd]

answer to my own question...from markspace...

USAGE NOTE: Those devices that have updated their ROM to version OS 5.1.195 (Build 14847.2.0.0) or Operator ROM update version: 5.1.195.14847 are not supported by The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 2.5. Earlier ROM builds of the Orange SPV C600 should work with The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile.

Anyone any idea whats going on here? why would the C600 be different from all the others in this way?

How do i tell what the ROM version of my phone is?

Edited September 5, 2006 by thornd