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I am unable to connect my HTC Device to Activesync (Win XP) or Windows Mobile Device Center (Vista). What should I do?

    • Change your USB to PC Settings under Start>Settings>Connections Tab>USB to PC. Uncheck " enable advanced network functionality "
    • Try a different USB port on your PC.
    • Rule out Firewall/anti-virus software on your PC by disabling and retesting.
    • Try a different Data Cable.
    • Delete the device from Activesync and set up new partnership
    • Remove Activesync from your PC and re-download from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/help/synchronize/activesync45.msp


How do I access YouTube on my HTC Device.




How do I set a custom ringtone on my device?


On most HTC devices, you can use the following formats as a custom ringtone: *.wma, *.mp3, *midi, *.rmi, *.amr, *.awb, *.m4a.
The first thing you need to do is add the file to your device.

Activesync:

    • Using Activesync, select "Explore".
    • Open the "Windows Mobile-based device"
    • Open the "Windows" Folder.
    • Drag and drop file into the "Windows" folder.
    • To set the file as your tone, go to Start>Settings>Sounds & Notifications>Notifications Tab>Select file from drop down.

Windows Mobile Device Center:

    • Using WMDC, select "File Management" and "Browse the contents of your device".
    • Open the "Application Data" folder.
    • Locate and open the "Sounds" folder.
    • Drop the file into the "Sounds" folder.
    • To set the file as your tone, go to Start>Settings>Sounds & Notifications>Notifications Tab>Select file from drop down. Note: On the AT&T Tilt and later devices, the file will only be available for selection as long as it does not exceed the limit of 600k.

From and SD Card:

    • On your device, go to Start>Programs>Tools>File Explorer.
    • Locate the file.
    • Highlight the file and tap Men>Edit>Copy.
    • Navigate to and open the “Application Data” Folder.
    • Open the “Sounds” folder.
    • Tap Menu>Edit>Paste.
    • To set the file as your tone, go to Start>Settings>Sounds & Notifications>Notifications Tab>Select file from drop down.


How do I set a custom alert for SMS, MMS, and email?

On most HTC devices, you can use a .wav file as a custom alert for SMS, MMS, and email.

  • Loading the .wav file on your device using ActiveSync or WMDC: \

    • n Activesync, click on "Explore". In WMDC, select "File Management" and "Browse the contents of your device".
    • Click on "My Windows Mobile-Based Device".
    • Click on "Windows". Note: If you do not see "Windows" listed, go to Tools>Folder Options>View Tab> and make sure that you have "Show Hidden Files and Folders" selected.
    • Drag and drop the .wav file into the "Windows" folder.
  • Setting the Alert:

    • On the device, go to: Start>Settings>Sounds&Notifications>Notifications Tab.
    • Select the option from the "Event" drop down.
    • Select the .wav from the "Play Sound" drop down.
    • Tap OK.



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I have the htc hd2 and upon setting it up, it came to where its requesting a PIN on the phone area. it states 3 attemps are available and only emergency calls can be made. I never had or used a pin number in any of my htc phones, so what can I put there to get this device to allow me to make my calls. Is there a default number or something I can use, if so, what is it
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cannot find the games folder in program launcher the the games are running fine. so how to get back the game folder
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JR_frenchy ThouchPro 2 allways turning off ! 1 Nov 13 2009, 10:58 AM EST by JR_frenchy
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Until now, I was very satisfied with my brain new HTC-TouchPro 2 bought in june 2009.
but since a few weeks, it turns off untimely ??
it seems to be related with vibrations or little shocks : it happens when it moves , in the car or in my bag, or when closing the keybord with a little click/shock.
It happens more and more frequently and became a real problem because I miss number of calls...

thanks in advance for your advices and suggestions to fix this problem
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