Touch Pro Cleanup (Sprint Edition)

[Grateful Dave]

GoodThings, I am about to install the clean up. I went through 12 pages of posts and got most of my questions answered. I still have two:

1. Where does sprint TV end up (under programs?)
2. Your original post states that the cab makes the following change: USB to PC-- ActiveSync without Advanced Networking; Don't Prompt-will that effect the Microsoft exchange and Direct Push synching of my OUtlook e-mail, calender, etc?

Actually, I have a third question (Sorry). I read somewhere that Activesync uses a lot of battery power trying to synch when it doesn't have to. Is there any way to control that? Is it even worth worrying about?

I am obviously very new to this and barely know what I am writing about. Thanks so much for this clean-up and customization help.
David

[GoodThings2Life]

Originally Posted by Grateful Dave

GoodThings, I am about to install the clean up. I went through 12 pages of posts and got most of my questions answered. I still have two:

1. Where does sprint TV end up (under programs?)
2. Your original post states that the cab makes the following change: USB to PC-- ActiveSync without Advanced Networking; Don't Prompt-will that effect the Microsoft exchange and Direct Push synching of my OUtlook e-mail, calender, etc?

Actually, I have a third question (Sorry). I read somewhere that Activesync uses a lot of battery power trying to synch when it doesn't have to. Is there any way to control that? Is it even worth worrying about?

I am obviously very new to this and barely know what I am writing about. Thanks so much for this clean-up and customization help.
David

1. The SprintTV shortcuts are removed, but since the program is still there you have two options-- if that's literally the only thing you want, just copy the existing shortcut somewhere else and put it back where you want after installing... \Windows\Start Menu\Programs is where the current is located. Or, you can use the Restore Sprint Shortcuts package and manually delete the \Windows\Start Menu\Sprint Mobile shortcuts you don't want.

2. Actually, it no longer sets that option. It keeps it in ActiveSync mode since I decided I hated that feature. That said, ActiveSync when used with Exchange and Direct Push is NEVER affected by that setting. Only if you have to use the XP/Vista ActiveSync/Mobile Device Center method.

3. I *never* recommend allowing email accounts to synchronize using Direct Push and always set them to 30 minutes.

[Grateful Dave]

I think people like you are incredible helping strangers out like this. You beg the question, what would you recommend for receiving e-mail from an MS exchange server? Since it is tied to my work account, I do like controlling when I get e-mail and the pace. How do you do that-set it for every 30 minutes or such.

Also can you tell me if the restore_sprint_shortcuts file on your second poss is the one that will let me choose which links I want to retain? It would be nice to to choose. Then I wouldn't have to think about it in advance. Don't know what I don't know.

Thanks

David

[GoodThings2Life]

Originally Posted by Grateful Dave

I think people like you are incredible helping strangers out like this. You beg the question, what would you recommend for receiving e-mail from an MS exchange server? Since it is tied to my work account, I do like controlling when I get e-mail and the pace. How do you do that-set it for every 30 minutes or such.

Also can you tell me if the restore_sprint_shortcuts file on your second poss is the one that will let me choose which links I want to retain? It would be nice to to choose. Then I wouldn't have to think about it in advance. Don't know what I don't know.

Thanks

David

30 mins for all email accounts. Most of them you set while you setup the account, but Exchange accounts you need to do on the PC as Tools > Schedule or on the phone in ActiveSync > Menu > Schedule.

There's no choice when you use the restore_sprint_shortcuts... it restores all Sprint program shortcuts to the Start > Sprint Mobile folder.

[Grateful Dave]

Thanks. That clear. I can always add it to programs, which is what I prefer rather than a shortcut. Could you explain why you wrote:

3. I *never* recommend allowing email accounts to synchronize using Direct Push [/quote]


What's the alternative besides directly connecting to your computer if I am using an exchange server? Happy Holidays!

David

[GoodThings2Life]

Originally Posted by Grateful Dave

What's the alternative besides directly connecting to your computer if I am using an exchange server? Happy Holidays!

If you use an Exchange Server with Outlook 2003/2007 for your email, ActiveSync can sync over the air with your data plan without needing to plug in.

As for not recommending DirectPush, my reasons are two-fold... preserving battery life primarily, but also because I don't believe anyone is so important (save maybe for national security) that they can't wait a few minutes to get their messages (or hit Send/Receive themselves). If something is urgent, email probably isn't the best method to communicate it anyway, lol.

[Grateful Dave]

Thanks! I agree with both the (lack of) urgency and battery saving issues. I don't know if its appropriate to continue this discussion on this thread, but how do you set it up that way? I set activesynch up through the e-mail set up. We use Outlook and MS exchange server 2003-2007 I have activesync set to manual, but it seems to always show up on the task manager as on a few minutes after I close it. Thanks

David

[GoodThings2Life]

Originally Posted by Grateful Dave

Thanks! I agree with both the (lack of) urgency and battery saving issues. I don't know if its appropriate to continue this discussion on this thread, but how do you set it up that way? I set activesynch up through the e-mail set up. We use Outlook and MS exchange server 2003-2007 I have activesync set to manual, but it seems to always show up on the task manager as on a few minutes after I close it. Thanks

David

ActiveSync runs pretty much all the time, and despite some people's irritation with it, that's NOT a problem. I just add it to the Task Manager Exclusive list so it doesn't show up all the time.

Setting it up to use the Exchange Server sync is more of a discussion with your Exchange Server admins, because they have to enable it on the server side and provide you with the server settings and possibly a certificate.

[Grateful Dave]

Got it, thanks! BTW, I ran the cleanup. worked great. I like it. Now I have to figure out, like everyone else, how to improve the battery performance even more. actually a lot more.

David