Sync B7610 with Ubuntu (or other distributions)

[Guest Freezy1982]

Hello World,

I changed my LaptopSystem to Ubuntu Linux 10.04 and now I realized, that it is a bigger Problem as I thought to connect the B7610 to Ubuntu...

Perhaps someone has done this before and could report a shot HowTo... I will work on this and will do so too...

ToDoList:

1) Connect B7610 to PC per USB to change Data between Phone and PC

2) Sync Data (PIM, Contacts, eMail) with evolution (Ubuntu-Outlook-Alternative)

3) Connect and Sync per WLAN

Extra: HowTo sync with a VirtualMachine (VirtualBox) - A Small Tutorial will follow!

Any help about this topic is welcome ;)

Edited June 24, 2010 by Freezy1982

[Guest Freezy1982]

HowTo install and configure VirtualBox for synchronizing your B7610 via USB

(on a Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Lucid Lynx System with WindowsXP as virtual Machine)

First I would like to excuse my english. Please don't count mistakes or wrong words ;)

I'm using a german Ubuntu Version and I will try to translate every system-advice as good as I know - please correct me if some steps are unclear!

Furthermore I would like to indicate to the official german site UbuntuWiki. There you can read more (all) about VirtualBox and how to install it step by step:

http://wiki.ubuntuusers.de/virtualbox

For all other languages there is a detailed english UserManual in Folder /usr/share/doc/virtualbox-3.2/UserManual.pdf on your PC to read more about VirtualBox.

This Topic is only a short overwiev, which steps are neccessary to make and what settings schould be made for a "fast" and unproblematic running.

*EDIT: some pictures will follow shortly!

Let's start!

Installation of VirtualBox:

- Go in your taskbar to: System > Operation Controls > Package Management

- Install: virtualbox-3.2 and all addictions

Start VirtualBox and add a virtual machine (VirtualMachine = VM):

- Go in taskbar to: Applications > System Tools > Oracle VM VirtualBox

Now the VM-Manager will open which contains all your (future) VM's.

- Click 'New' and create a new VM

*NOTE: At this point you can feel free, what VM you would like to create. Please follow exactly the instructions VirtualBox shows you - there are lots of information displayed and the creation of needed DiskSpace and creating your VM are selfexplanatory. For more info please RTFM (ReadTheFu**Manual) or use google :(

*EDIT: If you get too deep into difficulties I will make a short HowTo for this too - please tell me if this is neccessary..

Configure your VM:

- After creating click on your VM and then on 'Adjust'

- Check in: Network > Adapter 1 if the following settings are set:

Networkadapter activated = checked

Connected to: Networkbridge

Name: eth0 or wlan0 (addicted to your connection of Ubuntu)

- Check in USB that all USB-Controllers are active.

Now it is neccessary to count VirtualBox in your user group:

- Go to terminal: sudo adduser USERNAME vboxusers (USERNAME = your UbuntuName)

- If no errors occour close the terminal and do a logoff and logon of your Ubuntu System!

- Now you can start your VM with 'Start'

Installing Windows on VirtualBox:

- First you need: Installation CD (or image) of your preferred Windows with a vaild licence

*NOTE: I only tried WinXP Pro (because of license). Please report if other Versions are running without problems too!

- Install your Windows as usual, do upgrades, customize as you want and you like.. BUT: don't plugin your B7610!

- Install Microsoft Office if you want to sync later on with Outlook

Install additional settings of VirtualBox:

- Click in VirtualBoxWindow on: Devices > Install additionals and follow the instructions in your VM

Arrangements for Syncing:

- Make sure VirtualBox is started but your VM is not running

- Plugin your B7610 via USB

- Go to: Adjust > USB

- Add here a new filter (right symbols) and choose Samsung Electronics GT-B7610 so it occours in the list

Now your B7610 is rooted to your VM just when you plug it in.

- Disconnect your B7610 and start your fresh new Windows

- Download and install ActiveSync on your VM and plugin your B7610 once again

- Now follow the instructions you already know about ActiveSync and its adjustments

You're done! Now your B7610 should be connected properly and ready to sync :)

*NOTE: Use this on your own risk. Not a final Tutorial yet - Updates will follow..

Edited June 23, 2010 by Freezy1982