Syncing your Motorola Q with a Mac

[Zral]

Originally Posted by stingray072

Ok guys- heres how I got rid of that dreaded two dot and one dot synching problem. After searching the net for hours I finally found some obscure post on the markspace website that tells you what to do for my problem at least. I lookwed at the log while it was trying to synch and noticed that the access to a certain port was always denied. It was like 5679 or something like that. I went to preferences, sharing, and then firewall. Add new, under port name; other and under tcp and udp port put whatever the blocked port was. Then everything should work honkey dory (except that after the first sync it deleted on the contacts on my q, but thats a different problem). Hope this helps

does your firewall options, look greyed out now? also lock you out of your mac's firewall? does it now ask you to deactivate another programs firewall?

[Linda - CA]

I've only gotten to 3 dots during the sync process and then nothing. What am I doing wrong? I have the Sprint Moto Q, and a Macbook with the Intel duo core processor.

Thanks,
Linda

Originally Posted by Bill Alexander

Hi Chris,

Nice site. While the Mac won't 'sync' with the Q out of the box, I wouldn't say it won't work with a Mac out of the box. There is plenty you can do with a Q and your Mac, read on.

I've been contributing to the Qusers.com website forum. I've been updating this post, and figured I would add it here to help out as many Mac users as possible. I can’t take credit for most of the information below. All I’ve done is scour the web and other Quser.com forum posts, and applied that info to using the Q with a Mac.

Here is the post, part 1 due to forum space limitations.

How to Tether your Q and connect to the net via Bluetooth

***Please understand and take responsibility for the risks inherent in changing the Q registry file and using a backdoor hack to gain access to Verizon's EVDO network. If you don't understand or agree with the previous sentence, skip to the next topic in this post.***

-First, make sure Bluetooth on your Q is activated by going to Start>Bluetooth>Bluetooth manager>Settings
-In the settings make sure Bluetooth is ON, and click the Allow other Bluetooth devices to see the phone
-Now link your Q to your Powerbook by going to System Preferences>Bluetooth on your Mac
-Click on the Devices tab, and then click Set Up New Device
-Select Mobile Phone and the on screen instructions should walk you through. For now it will only list Address Book as a check item
-You will also have to input a passcode from your Mac to the Q during this process
-After linking the Q, go to the Bluetooth menu (main menu bar) and select Browse Device
-Select the Q and a browse window should open
-Download the Resco Explorer 2005 .CAB file here: Resco Explorer 2005 for Smartphone: Downloads
-Download the Resco Registry module here: Dedicated free file hosting upload storage space - 1_Registry_s.ARM.CAB
-Download the hacked reg file here: http://www.howardforums.com/attachme...chmentid=60368
-Drag the three files you just downloaded over to the Q (note, unzip the hacked registry file first)
-On the Q, go to File Manager>My Documents
-You should see all three files you just transferred there
-Start by clicking on the Resco Explorer.CAB file. That should install the Explorer app
-Next click on the Registry_s.ARM.Cab file. That should install the second part. Ignore any warnings that say these apps aren't designed for your OS
-Next attempt to click on the q-bt-hack.reg file. It may auto add to the registry, probably not.
-If it didn't auto add, go back to the Q’s home screen, hit start, and find and open the Resco Explorer application
-Navigate to your My Documents using the Explorer app
-Now click again on the q-bt-hack.reg file
-It should now ask if you want to add this to your registry file....say yes
-Turn the phone off and remove battery for more than 30 secs
-Restart phone
-type ##342587 and then hit send
-change the option menu to 'enabled' and then exit.
-Head back to System Preferences on your Mac, and go to Bluetooth again
-Click on your Q device in the list and hit Configure
-A new option to 'connect to internet' should now be available to check
-Hit continue and it will ask for the settings
-username is your cell phone number xxxxxxxxxx@vzw3g.com
-Password is vzw
-number to dial is #777
-I use the Verizon 1x EVDO modem script (PM me for script if you want it)
-Others use the stock OS X Verizon Support PC 5200 script with success
-leave the 'show modem in menu' box checked.
-That should do it.
-Go to the modem icon in the menu bar and select connect.
-You should now be connected to the net.

If I’ve lost you, or you want to see more info, see the original posts here:
HowardForums: Your Mobile Phone Community & Resource - Q + MacOSX + BT Tethering and here:
Qusers.com - Topic :: Mac/PC Bluetooth DUN on the Q

Using alpha version of The Missing Sync
*Note, to use this software, you must have a registration number for version 2 of this software. You can pay the $40 now, and get the 2.5 upgrade when it arrives for free. ***Also note, Jason mentions that users who are connecting with a Bluetooth USB dongle are UNABLE to connect to The Missing Sync. In it's current version, TMS will only work with Bluetooth built in.*** Update, adidadi says that he can connect using TMS with an external USB Bluetooth adapter, but only after repeating most of the steps listed here each time.**

Here is how I got it to work, your mileage may vary
***First, BACKUP your data using the Address Book and iCal File>Backup database functions prior to using TMS***
-Download the alpha version of the software here: The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile - 2.5 Beta
-Install the alpha The Missing Sync software on your Mac
-Control click on The Missing Sync app and go to Show Package Contents>Contents>Resources>MissingSync.CAB
-Copy the MissingSync.CAB file to your Q via Bluetooth
-Go to My Documents on your Q and select the MissingSync.CAB file
-MissingSync.CAB should auto install
-Delete the MissingSync.CAB file from your Q
-Restart your Mac
-Restart your Q
-On your Q go to Start>Active Sync
-Select Menu>Connect via Bluetooth
-You should now see a semi transparent graphic with a series of dots on your Mac
-A successful connection will result in all 5 dots appearing
-If successful, the Q will connect to The Missing Sync and your Mac, note, this could take 30-60 seconds after the 5 dot graphic disappears
-Select the items you want to sync in The Missing Sync app window
-Hit the Sync button on the bottom
-After a successful sync, hit the red ‘Disconnect’ button to remove your Q
-Quit The Missing Sync app
-Note, you may have to restart your Mac and/or your Q to perform additional sync’s.

Adding Bluetooth to non Bluetooth Mac's
If your Mac did not come with Bluetooth, don't despair. All Mac's running OS 10.3+ just need a USB/Bluetooth adapter/dongle to gain Bluetooth functionality. It's built into the OS, and is as easy as plugging in the Bluetooth adapter and then finding the Bluetooth System Preference that will then appear in your System Preferences. **Note, there appears to be a confilict with The Missing Sync alpha and using an external Bluetooth USB adapter.**

see part 2 next post....

[mrdrago]

I am new to this forum, but upon seeing the title of this post I thought I would give my two cents. I have the Q with Windows 5.0. I was able to synch with the Missing synch software and my mac. Initially I used the software version 3.0, and now I updgrade to their latest Missing Synch 4.0 software. One important point to mention is that in order for the software to recognize your Q phone you must disable bluetooth. Furthermore, within the Missing Software you must disable the bluetooth connection as well, and only enable connection via USB. If after doing this you still get two bars but no connection, try turning off then back on your Q. Provided you are content with using a USB connection to synch, which I am, it works like a charm. I love it. You can synch Ical, contacts, notes, and even itunes files that are unprotected. I am totally mac and totally Q so if you need further advise let me know. I have worked and researched solutions to a number of mac/Q issues for my own personal use.

Good Luck,

Mr. Drago

[engops]

Worked like a charm!!!
Thanks ;)

[alem910]

were can i get the missingsync.cab applic? thanks

[alem910]

hello there. I'm a quite new on this. How or where can I get the missingsync file to install in my mac.? thanks a lot.

Originally Posted by mrdrago

I am new to this forum, but upon seeing the title of this post I thought I would give my two cents. I have the Q with Windows 5.0. I was able to synch with the Missing synch software and my mac. Initially I used the software version 3.0, and now I updgrade to their latest Missing Synch 4.0 software. One important point to mention is that in order for the software to recognize your Q phone you must disable bluetooth. Furthermore, within the Missing Software you must disable the bluetooth connection as well, and only enable connection via USB. If after doing this you still get two bars but no connection, try turning off then back on your Q. Provided you are content with using a USB connection to synch, which I am, it works like a charm. I love it. You can synch Ical, contacts, notes, and even itunes files that are unprotected. I am totally mac and totally Q so if you need further advise let me know. I have worked and researched solutions to a number of mac/Q issues for my own personal use.

Good Luck,

Mr. Drago

[mrdrago]

Originally Posted by alem910

hello there. I'm a quite new on this. How or where can I get the missingsync file to install in my mac.? thanks a lot.

You need to purchase the missing synch software from www.markspace.com. Once you install the software on your mac it will walk you through the steps to synch with the Q phone. In that process a cab file is installed on your Q phone. Make note that at one point during the first synch you must accept the cab file on the Q. The software gives you a prompt. Good luck.

Mark

[MSC71]

Originally Posted by mrdrago

I am new to this forum, but upon seeing the title of this post I thought I would give my two cents. I have the Q with Windows 5.0. I was able to synch with the Missing synch software and my mac. Initially I used the software version 3.0, and now I updgrade to their latest Missing Synch 4.0 software. One important point to mention is that in order for the software to recognize your Q phone you must disable bluetooth. Furthermore, within the Missing Software you must disable the bluetooth connection as well, and only enable connection via USB. If after doing this you still get two bars but no connection, try turning off then back on your Q. Provided you are content with using a USB connection to synch, which I am, it works like a charm. I love it. You can synch Ical, contacts, notes, and even itunes files that are unprotected. I am totally mac and totally Q so if you need further advise let me know. I have worked and researched solutions to a number of mac/Q issues for my own personal use.

Good Luck,

Mr. Drago

Is it possible to sync birthdays too ? Just curious. Also, I have a lot of contacts, birthdays etc on my Q. The first time I sync, will it copy all of that data into ical, adress book etc ??

[kpxiceboi]

hey, i have the black Motorola Q, but i was wondering if the new version of the missing sync will work? On their site, i read that they would sink entourage and all that jazz, but only for 2008? Will my entourage 2004 still sync with my phone? does anyone know?

[doogald]

Originally Posted by kpxiceboi

hey, i have the black Motorola Q, but i was wondering if the new version of the missing sync will work? On their site, i read that they would sink entourage and all that jazz, but only for 2008? Will my entourage 2004 still sync with my phone? does anyone know?

According to the site, it syncs with Entourage 2004. To sync 2008, you need to make some changes. See https://support.markspace.com/index....barticleid=201 if you ever upgrade.