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Any final fixes for HotSyncing in OS X
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Jun 17, 2002, 04:02 PM
 
It appears to me that there is a problem hotsyncing Palm 4.0 with a Palm PDA and the USB to serial port adapter under OS X. I've tried most of the tips and tricks that users have listed here. I haven't had any success. Are there any sure fire fixes, updates, tips or tricks to help someone with this HotSync problem? Any tidbits would be helpful.

<small>[ 06-17-2002, 05:02 PM: Message edited by: jsteinborn ]</small>
     
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Jun 17, 2002, 06:10 PM
 
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="1" face="Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">Originally posted by jsteinborn:
<strong>It appears to me that there is a problem hotsyncing Palm 4.0 with a Palm PDA and the USB to serial port adapter under OS X. I've tried most of the tips and tricks that users have listed here. I haven't had any success. Are there any sure fire fixes, updates, tips or tricks to help someone with this HotSync problem? Any tidbits would be helpful.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="1" face="Geneva, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif">I found I have to unplug and re-plugin the usb cable to get it jumpstarted
     
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Jun 18, 2002, 06:11 AM
 
Hi there!

I'm using Palm Desktop 4.0 and OSX too, but I do not have problems hotsyncing!! If I happen to have troubles hotsyncing its under 9.2.2.! Strange enough!

I installed Palm Desktop under OSX, configured it and since then I'm using it without any problem on my iBook 500/384/10/Combo.

Good Luck, Samy
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Jun 18, 2002, 11:08 AM
 
I had not been able to HotSync for about three weeks. Then, after updating to OS X 10.1.5, it mysteriously worked again. I don't know whether there is a causal connection, or not.

This is an issue that Palm really needs to address. Perhaps a post at the <a href="http://discussion.brighthand.com/palmhandhelds/" target="_blank">brighthand</a> forums for Palm handhelds would generate higher visibility with Palm. After all, they sponsor that BBS.
     
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Jun 18, 2002, 11:35 AM
 
I have 10.1.5 installed. I installed Palm 2.6 in classic this morning. Nothing. Is anyone using the PalmConnect USB Kit? I wonder if that's the issue. Maybe i have a defected adapter. This is crazy!
     
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Jun 18, 2002, 11:49 AM
 
Bingo! I tried a coworkers adapter and "bing" it worked. I've been trying to hotsync with a defective adapter. Thanks for everyones input.

<small>[ 06-18-2002, 04:31 PM: Message edited by: jsteinborn ]</small>
     
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Jun 19, 2002, 11:15 AM
 
Check out the related thread named "<a href="http://forums.macnn.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=29;t=000789" target="_blank">Palm Desktop 4.0 for Mac OS X still ceases to hotsync </a>" nearby.
     
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Jun 19, 2002, 11:31 AM
 
You've got me going in circles! Thanks for the reply but the problem was with my usb adapter. A new adapter has been ordered.

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