How good is MPE compared to the alternatives?

Anmeldedatum: 08.06.2012 Beiträge: 88

Hello

I took a look at the different solutions to sync an Androphonen with Outlook through USB, and thought AndroidSync was a good solution. But it has features/issues so am back testing other applications.

To save time, I'd appreciate any feedback from users who have tried alternatives and finally settled for MPE.

I don't need anything fancy, just syncing Outlook's Calendar + Contacts + Tasks + Notes with my Androphone, but it must be brainless and reliable.

Thank you.

Verfasst am: Mo Jun 11, 2012 23:10

Based on your needs MyPhoneExplorer should be perfect. But i am the wrong man to compare my own software with others, take a look at http://www.syncdroid.net/ - this is more objective

Anmeldedatum: 08.06.2012 Beiträge: 88

Thanks, I'll resume testing MPE.

Verfasst am: Do Jul 05, 2012 20:17

Shohreh hat Folgendes geschrieben:

... I don't need anything fancy, just syncing Outlook's Calendar + Contacts + Tasks + Notes with my Androphone, but it must be brainless and reliable. ...

It does all that for me. Well, I don't actually use notes or tasks but I have tested these and they do work ('search' the forum here for any idiosyncrasies that people have noticed). I used MPE to sync Outlook 2000 to my own and wife's phone from the same computer, no problems. Then upgraded to Outlook 2010 and it just worked.

You just need a "brain" to set it up in the first place, ensuring you get the sync options correct but otherwise it just works. I would advise a backup of your contacts/calendar/tasks/notes first though just in case you have some "operator issues" ... Embarassed

Oh, and as seems to be the norm when changing "recurring" events within Outlook, there are ways and means to do this to ensure you keep in sync. Again, a 'search' should reveal all.

HTH.

Anmeldedatum: 08.06.2012 Beiträge: 88

Thanks for the infos.

Verfasst am: So Jul 08, 2012 09:07

I've been using it for a week now. It's a first class product with very prompt support.

Anmeldedatum: 08.06.2012 Beiträge: 88

Thanks for the feedback.

I started taking a further look at MPE as a way to sync Outlook 2007 with my Samsung Androphone, and have the following questions:

In "File > Settings > Sync", I see the following options: Contacts = Outlook 2007, Calendar = Outlook 2007, Notes = Outlook 2007. But what about Outlook's Tasks?
Does the option "Only MPE" means that MPE will only sync between MPE and Android, and won't sync further between MPE and Outlook?
What is Multi-sync + Sync phonebook/organizer/notes?

Thank you.

Verfasst am: Di Aug 14, 2012 18:15

Hi
I moved to Sony Xperia S for the first time in my life. Previously I enjoyed only Nokia phones, and Nokia OVI software. When I moved to Sony, I expected PCC to be at least as good as OVI. It isn't. Its really terrible for connecting - PCC running on my XP Pro SP£ machine refuses to "see" my Xperia S most of the time. I also used to like the way I could edit and generally tidy up my contacts etc., while online to OVI, and using a proper keyboard (much faster). PCC is only a "save" application.
So, I was despairing until I was recommended to use MPE on the Sony Xperia user forum! Now I can do a lot of "OVI-like" stuff, so thanks a lot!!
Just one problem. I've downloaded V1.8.4, and now my phone isn't recognised. Oh no!! Is there a problem?
Regards

Anmeldedatum: 06.08.2012 Beiträge: 8

Coming from using Samsung's Kies, I found MPE far faster, more controllable, and more reliable. I would really find it hard to imagine that there's a better solution.

As well as Outlook syncing I find it very good for doing complete and selective backups of my phone data. This is what I use Multi-Sync for - you can set it to copy or synchronise whatever files on your phone you like.

Catnamedog: I found that the new version required a couple of restarts before it worked correctly.

Verfasst am: Fr Aug 17, 2012 02:20

Hi
When I try to connect using USB, I get an "error 10061 - Connection is Forcefully Rejected". The Help section is no good, so can anyone advise me please?

Verfasst am: Fr Aug 17, 2012 13:02

I've just removed version 1.8.4, and replaced it with 1.8.3, and it works straight away!!
Until we get some answers, I suggest that if you're having problems with 1.8.4, do as I did.

Verfasst am: So Aug 19, 2012 02:24

@catnamedog: Please install 1.8.4 again, try to connect via USB and then post the logfile. Seems to be a issue which should be fixed

Verfasst am: So Aug 19, 2012 02:54

Hi!
Here as requested is the logfile. I reinstalled 1.8.4, and get the same error message. Strangely, I also get a webcam manager software launching as well (?)

Logdatei MyPhoneExplorer
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Programmversion: 1.8.4
Datum: 19/08/2012

01:43:31.46 Setting Port: 999
01:43:31.46 Setting Baud: 115200
01:43:31.50 Avaiable Ports: COM1=\Device\Serial0; COM8=\Device\000000a9; COM9=\Device\000000aa;
01:43:31.87 Main Load frmSplash
01:43:32.03 Load frmSplash...
01:43:32.04 Show splash...
01:43:32.10 frmSplash geladen
01:43:33.89 Hauptfenster wird geladen
01:43:34.89 Sidebar fertig geladen
01:43:35.31 UC SMS wird geladen
01:43:35.45 UC Phonebook wird geladen
01:43:35.53 UC Phonebook fertig geladen
01:43:35.53 UC Calls wird geladen
01:43:35.59 UC Organizer wird geladen
01:43:35.89 Organizer initiated
01:43:36.01 Startpage=1
01:43:36.03 UC Filebrowser wird geladen
01:43:36.26 UC Filebrowser fertig geladen
01:43:36.26 UC AppBrowser wird geladen
01:43:36.31 UC Notes wird geladen
01:43:36.34 UC Calls wird geladen
01:43:36.50 Setting Lastuser: Sony Ericsson LT26i [351710052209052]
01:43:36.53 Lade Userdatenbank: Sony Ericsson LT26i [351710052209052]
01:43:36.65 LoadDatafile: pb_metadata.xml(1872 Bytes)
01:43:37.00 LoadDatafile: Phonebook.dat(29128 Bytes)
01:43:37.26 Kontakte geladen
01:43:37.32 LoadDatafile: Calls.dat(12390 Bytes)
01:43:37.54 Anrufe geladen
01:43:37.54 Organizer LoadUser DefaultTimeColWidth=117
01:43:37.65 LoadDatafile: Organizer.dat(3133 Bytes)
01:43:37.79 LoadDatafile: cal_metadata.xml(604 Bytes)
01:43:37.82 Organizer geladen
01:43:37.84 Notizen geladen
01:43:37.84 Load SMS Data...
01:43:37.96 LoadDatafile: SMS.dat(37182 Bytes)
01:43:37.96 SMS - Datenbank wird geladen...
01:43:38.12 SMS Laden - Readfile: 125 Split: 0 Parse: 156 HandleMultiSMS: 0 Nachrichten: 235
01:43:38.23 RefreshList (Archive): Addrows=0 Sort=0 MenuUpdate=0 Redraw=0
01:43:38.32 SMS Data Loaded...
01:43:38.32 SMS geladen
01:43:38.85 Hauptfenster fertig geladen
01:43:38.93 Downloader: RC=0 BytesMax=0 URL=http://www.fjsoft.at/myphoneexplorer/version.txt
01:43:39.00 Init Android Connection for future connect via USB
01:43:39.00 RunADBCommand: start-server
01:43:45.81 ADB CommandResponse: * daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
01:43:45.84 Run DeviceTracker
01:43:47.84 Connect with ADB failed (DeviceTracker)
01:45:56.29 Refresh ComDescriptions...
01:45:56.60 PORT: COM1 Enumerator=ACPI Displayed=Communications Port InstanceID=ACPI\PNP0501\1
01:45:56.60 PORT: COM9 Enumerator=LGBT Displayed=LGE Bluetooth TransPort InstanceID=LGBT\LGBT_TRANSPORT\1&2D12BED1&0&0000
01:45:56.82 MODEM: COM8 Enumerator=LGBT Displayed=LGE Virtual Modem FriendlyName=LGE Virtual Modem InstanceID=LGBT\LGBT_MODEM\1&2D12BED1&0&0000
01:45:57.59 StickyNotesPath=C:\WINDOWS\Sysnative\StikyNot.exe FileExists=False
01:46:51.89 RunADBCommand: start-server
01:46:52.23 ADB CommandResponse:
01:46:52.23 RunADBCommand: devices
01:46:52.42 ADB CommandResponse: List of devices attached
CB511WQZBP device
01:46:52.42 Run DeviceTracker
01:46:54.42 Connect with ADB failed (DeviceTracker)
01:46:54.42 RunADBCommand: -s "CB511WQZBP" forward tcp:5210 tcp:5210
01:46:54.59 ADB CommandResponse:
01:46:54.59 Try connecting to 127.0.0.1...
01:46:54.59 bOpened=False
01:46:54.59 10061 - Connection is forcefully rejected
01:46:54.59 Refresh ComDescriptions...
01:46:54.82 PORT: COM1 Enumerator=ACPI Displayed=Communications Port InstanceID=ACPI\PNP0501\1
01:46:54.82 PORT: COM9 Enumerator=LGBT Displayed=LGE Bluetooth TransPort InstanceID=LGBT\LGBT_TRANSPORT\1&2D12BED1&0&0000
01:46:55.06 MODEM: COM8 Enumerator=LGBT Displayed=LGE Virtual Modem FriendlyName=LGE Virtual Modem InstanceID=LGBT\LGBT_MODEM\1&2D12BED1&0&0000
01:46:55.06 ErrMsg: Connection to phone could not be established:
10061 - Connection is forcefully rejected
01:47:11.45 Refresh ComDescriptions...
01:47:11.68 PORT: COM1 Enumerator=ACPI Displayed=Communications Port InstanceID=ACPI\PNP0501\1
01:47:11.68 PORT: COM9 Enumerator=LGBT Displayed=LGE Bluetooth TransPort InstanceID=LGBT\LGBT_TRANSPORT\1&2D12BED1&0&0000
01:47:11.92 MODEM: COM8 Enumerator=LGBT Displayed=LGE Virtual Modem FriendlyName=LGE Virtual Modem InstanceID=LGBT\LGBT_MODEM\1&2D12BED1&0&0000
01:47:12.78 StickyNotesPath=C:\WINDOWS\Sysnative\StikyNot.exe FileExists=False

Verfasst am: So Aug 19, 2012 03:04

The problem with Webcam manager should be a issue with the Windows Installer, it happens from time to time, long story

There is not only one malfunction in your logfile, even if its not possible to connect MyPhoneExplorer would be also not able to detect if your phone is plugged in. Please exit MyPhoneExplorer, run the taskmanager and check there if you find processes called "adb.exe" or something which has to do with SonyEricsson Companion, or other installed software from SonyEricsson. If yes -> kill

Verfasst am: So Aug 19, 2012 13:46

Hi
My research tells me that adb.exe is part of the Android development kit. It stands for Android Debug Bridge. I guess it's loaded/activated when the phone is plugged into the PC due to USB debugging enabled?
Anyway, in the cause of science, I deleted all adb references in the registry, and got the same 10061 error.

Heres the log:

Logdatei MyPhoneExplorer
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Programmversion: 1.8.4
Datum: 19/08/2012

12:44:36.63 Setting Port: 999
12:44:36.63 Setting Baud: 115200
12:44:36.63 Avaiable Ports: COM1=\Device\Serial0; COM8=\Device\000000a9; COM9=\Device\000000aa;
12:44:36.63 Main Load frmSplash
12:44:36.63 Load frmSplash...
12:44:36.63 Show splash...
12:44:36.65 frmSplash geladen
12:44:37.18 Hauptfenster wird geladen
12:44:37.34 Sidebar fertig geladen
12:44:37.43 UC SMS wird geladen
12:44:37.48 UC Phonebook wird geladen
12:44:37.53 UC Phonebook fertig geladen
12:44:37.53 UC Calls wird geladen
12:44:37.56 UC Organizer wird geladen
12:44:37.70 Organizer initiated
12:44:37.75 Startpage=1
12:44:37.75 UC Filebrowser wird geladen
12:44:37.82 UC Filebrowser fertig geladen
12:44:37.82 UC AppBrowser wird geladen
12:44:37.84 UC Notes wird geladen
12:44:37.84 UC Calls wird geladen
12:44:37.93 Setting Lastuser: Sony Ericsson LT26i [351710052209052]
12:44:37.95 Lade Userdatenbank: Sony Ericsson LT26i [351710052209052]
12:44:38.01 LoadDatafile: pb_metadata.xml(1872 Bytes)
12:44:38.01 LoadDatafile: Phonebook.dat(29128 Bytes)
12:44:38.23 Kontakte geladen
12:44:38.28 LoadDatafile: Calls.dat(12390 Bytes)
12:44:38.51 Anrufe geladen
12:44:38.51 Organizer LoadUser DefaultTimeColWidth=117
12:44:38.62 LoadDatafile: Organizer.dat(3238 Bytes)
12:44:38.67 LoadDatafile: cal_metadata.xml(604 Bytes)
12:44:38.70 Organizer geladen
12:44:38.70 Notizen geladen
12:44:38.70 Load SMS Data...
12:44:38.70 LoadDatafile: SMS.dat(37182 Bytes)
12:44:38.70 SMS - Datenbank wird geladen...
12:44:38.84 SMS Laden - Readfile: 0 Split: 0 Parse: 140 HandleMultiSMS: 0 Nachrichten: 235
12:44:38.93 RefreshList (Archive): Addrows=0 Sort=0 MenuUpdate=0 Redraw=0
12:44:39.03 SMS Data Loaded...
12:44:39.03 SMS geladen
12:44:39.50 Hauptfenster fertig geladen
12:44:39.57 Downloader: RC=0 BytesMax=0 URL=http://www.fjsoft.at/myphoneexplorer/version.txt
12:44:39.59 Init Android Connection for future connect via USB
12:44:39.59 RunADBCommand: start-server
12:44:44.23 ADB CommandResponse: * daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
12:44:44.23 Run DeviceTracker
12:44:46.23 Connect with ADB failed (DeviceTracker)
12:45:16.63 RunADBCommand: start-server
12:45:16.88 ADB CommandResponse:
12:45:16.88 RunADBCommand: devices
12:45:17.06 ADB CommandResponse: List of devices attached
12:45:17.06 Run DeviceTracker
12:45:19.06 Connect with ADB failed (DeviceTracker)
12:45:19.06 Connect to Android failed!
12:45:19.06 bOpened=False
12:45:19.06 No device attached to USB
12:45:19.06 Refresh ComDescriptions...
12:45:19.35 PORT: COM1 Enumerator=ACPI Displayed=Communications Port InstanceID=ACPI\PNP0501\1
12:45:19.35 PORT: COM9 Enumerator=LGBT Displayed=LGE Bluetooth TransPort InstanceID=LGBT\LGBT_TRANSPORT\1&2D12BED1&0&0000
12:45:19.67 MODEM: COM8 Enumerator=LGBT Displayed=LGE Virtual Modem FriendlyName=LGE Virtual Modem InstanceID=LGBT\LGBT_MODEM\1&2D12BED1&0&0000
12:45:19.67 ErrMsg: Connection to phone could not be established:
No device attached to USB
12:45:37.50 Refresh ComDescriptions...
12:45:37.75 PORT: COM1 Enumerator=ACPI Displayed=Communications Port InstanceID=ACPI\PNP0501\1
12:45:37.75 PORT: COM9 Enumerator=LGBT Displayed=LGE Bluetooth TransPort InstanceID=LGBT\LGBT_TRANSPORT\1&2D12BED1&0&0000
12:45:38.00 MODEM: COM8 Enumerator=LGBT Displayed=LGE Virtual Modem FriendlyName=LGE Virtual Modem InstanceID=LGBT\LGBT_MODEM\1&2D12BED1&0&0000
12:45:38.51 StickyNotesPath=C:\WINDOWS\Sysnative\StikyNot.exe FileExists=False

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