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Posted by Steffo on July 22, 2006, 1:22 pm
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Clinton Fitch [MVP-Mobile Devices] wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Well I messed up on my first post. I forgot the 6516 runs on WM2003
> - sorry 'bout that! :-)
>
> So you can use ActiveSync to backup and restore your device.
>
> 1. Yes, it will likely completely clear the device.
> 2. Yes, you should be able to use the backup file created on your SD
> card if you are using ActiveSync to backup
> 3. I always do. There is nothing official saying you should but I
> just like to be safe. :-)
> 4. It should be yes.
>
> ActiveSync will allow you to restore your contacts, calendar,
> settings, etc if you restore from a backup created by it. I've done
> it countless times on WM2003 devices.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
>
>
>> Hi Clinton, thanks for your quick reply, but quite a few questions
>> in my post are still unanswered: can anyone else jump in with the
>> right answers? 1) Will my machine be wiped out with a ROM update?
>> 2) If yes, can I use the back up file I create on the SD card?
>> 3) Should I keep the SD card in or out during the ROM update?
>> 4) Will my SD card be recognized with no problems after the ROM
>> update and the back up will be smooth?
>>
>> About the Spb Backup: I don't have the space required to run it.
>> I'm also wondering why ActiveSync will be on no help for the
>> reinstallation of contacts, agenda, settings, program: what's the
>> use of it, then?
>>
>> TIA,
>>
>> Steffo
>>
>>
>> Clinton Fitch [MVP-Mobile Devices] wrote:
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> There is nothing that you can do with ActiveSync with regards to a
>>> backup. What you can do is use an application like Sprite Backup or
>>> Spb Backup and backup you files to your SD card, update the ROM,
>>> then reload your data.
>>> You can read a review of Spb Backup on my site at
>>> http://www.clintonfitch.com/reviews/spb/backup-1-5/default.asp.
>>>
>>> Keep in mind as well that in *some* cases after a ROM update, you
>>> have to delete your ActiveSync Partnership and recreate it in order
>>> for ActiveSync to work with your device again.
>>>
>>> Lastly, when you update your ROM, *take your time*! This is one
>>> thing you don't want to rush, especially if you've not done it
>>> before. :-)
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>>
>>>> I'd like to perform a ROM update to my HP iPAQ HW6515d.
>>>> I think everything will be wiped out: contacts, GPRS and email
>>>> settings, agenda, programs and so on = am I right?
>>>> How do I have to adjust the Active Sync (4.2 version) to reload
>>>> everything after the update?
>>>> Also, should I keep the SD card out of the PPC during the update:
>>>> all my pics and mp3s are stored there; will I be able to re-insert
>>>> this card after the update and everything will be smoothly going
>>>> back to its place? Thanks for your help and suggestions.
>>>> Steffo
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