With Palm Desktop and HotSync you can get by, but The Missing Sync for Palm OS 5.1.1 makes your handheld shine as brightly as your Mac does. Bluetooth Sync to Palm Regardless of whether you’re using Bluetooth or USB, sometimes syncing between a Mac and Palm device can take a long time, depending on what you’re doing. Macworld is your best source for all things Apple. Mark/Space, meanwhile, has incorporated a slew of enhancements in its venerable Missing Sync software to keep it current, including support for Sync Services.

I’d love to see Mark/Space add some scheduling capability so you can program it to It also means more robust and reliable connectivity regardless of whether you use USB or Bluetooth to connect your PDA to your Mac.

While your Treo or new Palm PDA may ship with software that will allow it to synchronize with your Macintosh, the HotSync software Palm includes is slow and clunky, and hasn’t changed in several years—it is not up to date with changes in Mac OS X like Tiger’s Sync Services, for example. Synchronizing a Palm TX wirg windows 8 is really a nuisance !   Less. But I didn't try this. User profile for user: My previous phone with Nokia software was a snap. It’s definitely worth the $40.

Treo 700p In theory, you could use your Palm device all by itself, with no other computer involved. There are 3 in particular that I need help with getting them to work again. I defined a Bluetooth connexion, and the synchro with my Window 8 based dv7 HP notebook works like this : 1.

It still syncs fine via Bluetooth with my old G4 (using a D-Link DBT-120), but not with the new iMac and its built-in Bluetooth. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. The Missing Sync does an excellent job of providing you with feedback, telling you how far along it is in the overall process and in individual tasks, by presenting you with separate progress bars--one shows you the progress of the total synchronization, the other shows you the progress of the specific task (such as installing a new application or backing up a file). Copyright © 2020 IDG Communications, Inc. If there’s an old Palm OS app that you absolutely must have, and thusly need Classic for it to work on your Pre, then there’s probably one very distinct feature you’re tired of Classic not having: HotSync. Missing Sync for Palm OS Looks like no one’s replied in a while. Question: Q: Palm Hot Sync Using BlueTooth Not Working Anymore. [ This thread is locked. I recently upgraded from a G4/450 Sawtooth to a new 24" iMac Core 2 Duo. ( ) smart phone to my Intel iMac using Bluetooth. So if you're converting from Palm to say, ... powered by Bluetooth and UWB. I guess it’s nice to make it easier for people to grab products they didn’t know they needed, but there are plenty of places for me to find that content online, too. ( Centro: Will not charge the battery properly. The new machine is great, but unfortunately I can't get my Palm Tungsten T to sync with the new machine using Bluetooth. M505 and M130: Do not turn on at all. Have no fear, for MotionApps has heard your desperate cries for a solution and is hard at work getting HotSync to work, as seen to the right. It will, by default, install the Missing Sync application—which lets you mount PDA or smart phone-based memory cards on your Mac’s desktop for easier file transfer—along with a handheld version of SplashPhoto (a photo album application) and TimeCopy, a utility that makes sure your PDA’s clock is always synced to your Mac’s clock. This means better integration with Apple’s iCal, Address Book, and iLife I get my PC and phone paired and they each report the other but It’s definitely worth the $40. In response to James Massey, May 1, 2007 1:57 AM in response to James Massey instead of having to do it manually. David Gee1, Apr 15, 2007 12:17 PM in response to James Massey, User profile for user: palm 700wx - trying to sync with bluetooth but can't seem to get it to work I have been trying to get my Trio with the Windows Mobile OS to sync with bluetooth as well as with the USB but can't seem to figure out the proper way to make the com to bluetooth settings.

24" iMac Core 2, 2GB, I had no problem synching a

Sorry that I didn't notice this earlier until another user refreshed the thread. On its first connection, The Missing Sync asks you some questions about what content you want to sync—address book information, for example, or calendars and tasks.

Of course, The Missing Sync still allows you to configure multiple profiles for each device, so if you don’t want the software to back up your handheld each time you sync, you can specify what you want it to do. Mac OS X (10.4.8), Apr 15, 2007 12:17 PM in response to James Massey I think I could get this to work if I just had a deacent document that Data updates, for example, take less time than full backups; for me, it’s usually about five minutes. I don't 'hang out' much in this forum.

Michael Lafferty, Apr 15, 2007 12:45 PM in response to James Massey, May 1, 2007 1:57 AM in response to James Massey, Jul 9, 2007 7:01 PM in response to James Massey. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. And, because of the way Sync Services work, some people have reported problems syncing one device with two Macs. I have gathered quite a few Palm OS devices over the years, with a Palm TX on its way. It still syncs fine via Bluetooth with my old G4 (using a D-Link DBT-120), but not with the new iMac and its built-in Bluetooth. If you want to take photos of the kids with you on your Palm device, The Missing Sync can facilitate—just tell it which iPhoto album or albums you wish to sync, and it’ll take care of the rest. And The Missing Sync can do the same for iTunes playlists, so if there’s some music you’d like to listen to without lugging an iPod, it’s also an option. But if you’re only interested in doing things the easiest way possible, then the Palm Desktop programs may be the best way to put things in your Palm device. The setup for both computers is essentially identical except for machine names, of course. Green charging light appears but doesn't respond, even after allowing it to charge for a while.   You have to hunt for the entry in the log to figure out what went wrong. My workaround is to turn off my Apple Bluetooth mouse and then sync, via the hotsync icon on the Palm, then turn the moue back on. All postings and use of the content on this site are subject to the. This also reveals one shortcoming of The Missing Sync—if it encounters an error, such as trying to transfer a DRM-protected song it knows your PDA can’t play—it’ll make a note in the log and will even advise you that an error has taken place—but it won’t provide you with any more detailed information. It has now become an indispensable option for any Palm OS-based PDA or smart phone owner looking to make the most of their Mac connection. http://www.palm.com/us/macintosh/wireless.html, This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. Any help on this would be very much appreciated. Two progress bars show you how far along you are in a complete sync and in a specific syncing task, respectively. Q:

I have this same issue. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided; every potential issue may involve several factors not detailed in the conversations captured in an electronic forum and Apple can therefore provide no guarantee as to the efficacy of any proposed solutions on the community forums. With Palm Desktop and HotSync you can get by, but The Missing Sync for Palm OS 5.1.2 makes your handheld shine as brightly as your Mac does. ) include support for color-coded calendar categories, handy for separating personal tasks from business ones (and matching whatever calendar color scheme you use in iCal). In response to James Massey, Jul 9, 2007 7:01 PM in response to James Massey James Massey, User profile for user: In response to James Massey, Apr 15, 2007 12:45 PM in response to James Massey There are several popular programs which can be used to connect your Palm device with Linux. I am sure there is a way to make it work but this seems to be much harder than it should be. 2) Try each speed of connection. Palm TX - Bluetooth Synch with Windows 8 ‎09-10-2013 02:26 AM. More Mark/Space is also making it easier for people to buy products for their handhelds by incorporating a Shop tab into the Missing Sync’s interface—this lets you purchase software, which you can download on the spot, or buy hardware accessories that can be mailed to you.