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  1. #1
    Labboypro
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    I recently swapped out my i300 for an i330. At the time I was told
    that I didn't need to beam my data to the new phone, but could just
    restore it to the new phone from the Palm Desktop.

    After pulling out most of my hair because I can't get it to work,
    SprintPCS support sends me a semi-generic troubleshooting PDF that
    includes the following--

    Question: Can I sync my existing backup from my old Palm OS device to
    my SPH-I330?

    Answer: NO! Due to the integration of the cellular handset into the
    I330's Palm OS implementation, some of the system files that are
    synced during a HotSync
    operation are unique to the I330. Dropping a backup from ANY other
    Palm OS device may cause network/serial connectivity and other
    features to stop working
    properly, or may result in a permanent "Fatal Error" every time you
    power on the handset until you do a hard reset. If you have an
    existing Palm device, simply beam addressbook, datebook and other data
    to the I330. When doing an initial HotSync, create a NEW user name for
    the I330. You will then need to use the Palm Install tool or your
    other application's install programs to finish setting up your I330.


    I cannot even fathom a company (Palm, Samsung, Sprint) leaving me
    stranded without an upgrade path for my data. I've got thousands of
    contacts, notes, and appointments in this thing. There's got to be
    some kind of software bridge or data conversion tool to get me past
    this problem. Anyone????

    Desperate/pretty much screwed if not

    If you can copy your reply to irked at angryforlife dot com, I'd
    appreciate it.



    See More: i300 to i330 "upgrade" and no Vaseline. Hellllllllllp!




  2. #2
    Chuckee
    Guest

    Re: i300 to i330 "upgrade" and no Vaseline. Hellllllllllp!

    Copy or export the data files to a different location. Install new palm
    desktop software and copy the dat files to its directories. That worked
    form me...Made same mistake when I upgraded. Though I had lots of problems
    with I330 and Sprint eventually upgraded me to the I500. I then use the
    above procedure to sync it also....
    Hope this helps

    "Labboypro" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    > I recently swapped out my i300 for an i330. At the time I was told
    > that I didn't need to beam my data to the new phone, but could just
    > restore it to the new phone from the Palm Desktop.
    >
    > After pulling out most of my hair because I can't get it to work,
    > SprintPCS support sends me a semi-generic troubleshooting PDF that
    > includes the following--
    >
    > Question: Can I sync my existing backup from my old Palm OS device to
    > my SPH-I330?
    >
    > Answer: NO! Due to the integration of the cellular handset into the
    > I330's Palm OS implementation, some of the system files that are
    > synced during a HotSync
    > operation are unique to the I330. Dropping a backup from ANY other
    > Palm OS device may cause network/serial connectivity and other
    > features to stop working
    > properly, or may result in a permanent "Fatal Error" every time you
    > power on the handset until you do a hard reset. If you have an
    > existing Palm device, simply beam addressbook, datebook and other data
    > to the I330. When doing an initial HotSync, create a NEW user name for
    > the I330. You will then need to use the Palm Install tool or your
    > other application's install programs to finish setting up your I330.
    >
    >
    > I cannot even fathom a company (Palm, Samsung, Sprint) leaving me
    > stranded without an upgrade path for my data. I've got thousands of
    > contacts, notes, and appointments in this thing. There's got to be
    > some kind of software bridge or data conversion tool to get me past
    > this problem. Anyone????
    >
    > Desperate/pretty much screwed if not
    >
    > If you can copy your reply to irked at angryforlife dot com, I'd
    > appreciate it.






  3. #3
    Robert M.
    Guest

    Re: i300 to i330 "upgrade" and no Vaseline. Hellllllllllp!

    In article <[email protected]>,
    [email protected] (Labboypro) wrote:

    > I recently swapped out my i300 for an i330. At the time I was told
    > that I didn't need to beam my data to the new phone, but could just
    > restore it to the new phone from the Palm Desktop.
    >
    > After pulling out most of my hair because I can't get it to work,
    > SprintPCS support sends me a semi-generic troubleshooting PDF that
    > includes the following--
    >
    > Question: Can I sync my existing backup from my old Palm OS device to
    > my SPH-I330?
    >
    > Answer: NO! Due to the integration of the cellular handset into the
    > I330's Palm OS implementation, some of the system files that are
    > synced during a HotSync
    > operation are unique to the I330. Dropping a backup from ANY other
    > Palm OS device may cause network/serial connectivity and other
    > features to stop working
    > properly, or may result in a permanent "Fatal Error" every time you
    > power on the handset until you do a hard reset. If you have an
    > existing Palm device, simply beam addressbook, datebook and other data
    > to the I330. When doing an initial HotSync, create a NEW user name for
    > the I330. You will then need to use the Palm Install tool or your
    > other application's install programs to finish setting up your I330.
    >
    >
    > I cannot even fathom a company (Palm, Samsung, Sprint) leaving me
    > stranded without an upgrade path for my data. I've got thousands of
    > contacts, notes, and appointments in this thing. There's got to be
    > some kind of software bridge or data conversion tool to get me past
    > this problem. Anyone????
    >
    > Desperate/pretty much screwed if not
    >
    > If you can copy your reply to irked at angryforlife dot com, I'd
    > appreciate it.


    Do you have a Macintosh? Are you using Palm Desktop or MS Outlook?
    I had zero problems moving data, so if you provide more information,
    perhaps someone can help you.



  4. #4

    Re: i300 to i330 "upgrade" and no Vaseline. Hellllllllllp!

    On 22 Jan 2004 16:33:21 -0800, [email protected] (Labboypro) wrote:

    >I recently swapped out my i300 for an i330. At the time I was told
    >that I didn't need to beam my data to the new phone, but could just
    >restore it to the new phone from the Palm Desktop.
    >
    >After pulling out most of my hair because I can't get it to work,
    >SprintPCS support sends me a semi-generic troubleshooting PDF that
    >includes the following--
    >
    >Question: Can I sync my existing backup from my old Palm OS device to
    >my SPH-I330?
    >
    >Answer: NO! Due to the integration of the cellular handset into the
    >I330's Palm OS implementation, some of the system files that are
    >synced during a HotSync
    >operation are unique to the I330.


    Then, don't restore system files.

    Let's assume you are Qubert Samsung and your home data directory for the
    i300 was C:\Program Files\Palm\SAMSUNQ

    BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE MAKE A COMPLETE DUPLICATE OF ALL FILES IN AND
    BELOW THAT DIRECTORY. NOW.

    Underneath that directory are the subdirectories for Address Book, Date
    Book, et al. Extract the data from them by launching Palm Desktop, selecte
    each category (Address Book, Date Book, ToDo and Memo Pad) and then export
    all the files to a specified location.

    Then, change from your old username to your new username (and, don't give
    the same username to the new PalmOS machine as the old). Import the
    files back in, and Viola! The main batches of data are there.

    Now, other apps may not be so easy; may require you to reinstall them using
    the program's installer (I'm thinking AvantGo here) rather than by stuffing
    the file in with Palm Desktop Installer. But, since you _did_ give the i330
    a different name (I hope), you can try moving them in one at a time. If the
    phone blows up, do a hard reboot, remove what you just moved in, and then
    restore.

    If you have a program that's name-locked to a particular username, you can
    often ask them to send you a new unlock key, citing the change of Palms.
    Tell them what Sprint said to do. If that does not work, there is a utility
    I found at freewarepalm.com which lets you rename a palm, but it forced a
    reboot on my Samsung and did not seem to be terifically stable, so again,
    backups are your friend.


    BTW, the newsgroup comp.sys.palmtops.pilot may be more helpful with these
    kinda problems.








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