Motorola E815 iSync USB and Bluetooth Support

CPYCGerry · 07-09-2005, 09:54 AM

Here is how to get iSync to recognize the E815 on BOTH Bluetooth and the USB Cable. As always, "use at your own risk". Make sure you make a backup of the iSync application before attempting this modification.

You need to edit the file located inside the iSync app. It's path is:
/Applications/iSync.app/Contents/PlugIns/ApplePhoneConduit.syncdevice/Contents/PlugIns/PhoneModelsSync.phoneplugin/Contents/Resources/MetaClasses.plist

Here is the first addition. I added it between the
<key>com.motorola.E398B</key> and the <key>com.motorola.T720</key> entries:

Code:

	<key>com.motorola.E815</key>
	<dict>
		<key>Identification</key>
		<dict>
			<key>com.apple.gmi+gmm</key>
			<array>
				<string>"Motorola CE, Copyright 2000"+"CDMA800","CDMA1900","MODEL=e815"</string>
				<string>Motorola CE, Copyright 2000+Motorola CDMA e815 Phone</string>
			</array>
		</dict>
		<key>InheritsFrom</key>
		<array>
			<string>com.motorola.usb-bt.0x22B8/0x2A62</string>
		</array>
		<key>Services</key>
		<array>
			<dict>
				<key>ServiceName</key>
				<string>com.apple.model</string>
				<key>ServiceProperties</key>
				<dict>
					<key>AlternativeNames</key>
					<string>T730</string>
					<key>ModelName</key>
					<string>E815</string>
					<key>PhoneIcon</key>
					<string>MOTV710.tiff</string>
				</dict>
			</dict>
		</array>
	</dict>

Next add the following between the <key>com.motorola.usb.0x22B8/0x2A22</key> and the <key>com.motorola.usb.0x22B8/0x3802</key> entries:

Code:

	<key>com.motorola.usb-bt.0x22B8/0x2A62</key>
	<dict>
		<key>InheritsFrom</key>
		<array>
			<string>com.motorola.usb.0x22B8/0x2A62</string>
			<string>com.motorola.usb-bluetooth</string>
		</array>
		<key>Services</key>
		<array/>
	</dict>
	<key>com.motorola.usb.0x22B8/0x2A62</key>
	<dict>
		<key>Identification</key>
		<dict>
			<key>com.apple.usb.vendorid-modelid</key>
			<string>0x22B8/0x2A62</string>
		</dict>
		<key>InheritsFrom</key>
		<array>
			<string>com.motorola.usb</string>
		</array>
		<key>Services</key>
		<array/>
	</dict>

Have fun with your new phone :-)

seidberg · 07-09-2005, 11:12 PM

I made you modifications- isync cannot "find the device"

I am trying to do this with a USB connection
-the phone does show up in the system profiler

I am using the verizon cable- is this the problem? Do I need the moto cable?

Is there something I am missing?

Thank you in advance for your help

CPYCGerry · 07-10-2005, 10:11 AM

After you make the change, quit iSync and diswconnect the cable. Now relaunch iSync and then connect the cable. Finally under the Devices Menu, select "Add new devices...".

seidberg · 07-11-2005, 11:32 AM

Thanks- got it working now- the problem seemed to be that the cord needed to be plugged into a powered usb port- the original attempts had it plugged into the keyboard port, when plugged directly to the computer the attempt worked!

thansks again!!

CPYCGerry · 07-11-2005, 05:19 PM

Apple just released iSync 2.1 with E815 support. [EOM]

EvanDT · 07-11-2005, 11:09 PM

hey Gerry
thanks for all the help so far.
I've downloaded 2.1 and all is working fine on the USB front however I still cannot get it to sync using bluetooth. Isync will recognize the phone but will not sync to it. It says "isync cannot connect to this device" any suggestions. I've tried making the changes but still having no luck. My phone is added to my bluetooth profile, should I not have done that? Do I just need to try those changes once more?
thanks
Evan

CPYCGerry · 07-12-2005, 09:52 AM

I get exactly the same thing.
I have a two pronged approach...
1) Get the D-Link USB-BT device and update the driver:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloa...updater12.html

2) If that doesn't work, I will re-enable OBEX using my PC
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=674803

Unfortunately, I can't do this until tomorrow. I'll keep the forum posted.

EvanDT · 07-12-2005, 10:24 AM

If you use your PC to re enable OBEX will you be able to sync using bluetooth on your mac? I have a PC that I can use to mod this is needed but I don't use it for any of my personal stuff(contacts calanders, files etc.) that I need to be syncing, hey, at least we've got the USB working!
thanks
Evan

Skybolt · 07-12-2005, 11:17 AM

EvanDT -- not to sound to simplistic, but have you paired the phone to the computer with the Bluetooth Setup? I updated iSync last evening, and my phone (e815) sync'd with my iCal over bluetooth just fine. Sometimes the obvious is what gets missed, so just a reminder to pair.

Good luck!

kwsanders · 07-12-2005, 12:11 PM

I am in no way wanting to hijack this thread, so forgive me.

I was just curious if anyone knows of a "fix" like this to allow the Cingular clad Motorola Razr V3 to work via both Bluetooth and USB? I can sync via USB with no problems, but iSync does not recognize the phone via Bluetooth.

I am able to connect using the Bluetooth File Exchange utility and transfer audio files and pictures, however.

CPYCGerry · 07-12-2005, 12:41 PM

Skybolt - This is EXACTLY what we are all trying to figure out. I am using a non-standard Bluetooth dongle. I'm off to Fry's to buy the D-Link that Apple recommends and apply the firmware update.

What happens is that we can pair the phone to the Mac without problem. iSync then sees it when one adds the device. But under the icon in the device window it says "Cant sync to device".

That is why I need to know what dongle you are using. Is it an Apple built-in Blootooth? Have you applied the patch?

Skybolt · 07-12-2005, 02:33 PM

O.K., I have built-in bluetooth, so no dongle. I have installed the recent (yesterday) update to iSync and all is now well. I'm not familiar with external bluetooth dongles, etc., just my buint-in one.

Good luck!

EvanDT · 07-12-2005, 02:48 PM

Mary
thanks for your input, I have the apple built in bluetooth. I have paired the device and it lists on my bluetooth device profile, however when in iSync, as gerry said, it shows the phone but says "isync cannot connect to the device"
I downloaded 2.1 and still have the same problem. I doubt that we're making any mistakes in the pairing setup but I'm open to suggestions. Gerry, let me know how Dlink goes, you are not running internal bluetooth correct?
Evan

CPYCGerry · 07-12-2005, 04:11 PM

I just got back from Fry's with the Apple recommended D-Link DBT-120 adapter. I then applied the Apple BlueTooth Firmware Updater 1.2.

As before, my Mac sees the device but says that "no services found" and iSync reporrts that it can not sync to the device (even though it recognizes it).

My assumption is that the phone has Bluetooth file transfer disabled. Maybe it's only phones sold in California. Thus the class action suit.

Tomorrow, I will attempt the PC hack of the phone to turn the features on.

EvanDT · 07-12-2005, 06:28 PM

Mary, dd you get your phone in CA? and just to recap, you have a brand new E815 and all you did was install iSync2.1 and everything works via bluetooth just fine? Thanks
Evan

MBHockey · 07-12-2005, 06:41 PM

This is very good to know. I'll be picking up one of these little guys pretty soon. I think i get to upgrade my phone on Aug. 11th :-D

kwsanders · 07-12-2005, 09:04 PM

Just wanted to post to let everyone know that just after installing Tiger 10.4.2 a little while ago, I played around with Bluetooth on my Power Mac and my Razr V3 again.

I removed and setup the phone again. With the update to 10.4.2, Tiger now recognizes my Cingular clad Razr V3 as a Mobile Phone. I no longer have to choose "Any device". It let me set it up for Bluetooth sync through iSync.

I loaded iSync, the phone entry was there, even with the black Razr icon, which is the one that I have. I clicked sync and my calendars and contacts were synced via Bluetooth.

Most excellent!

CPYCGerry · 07-12-2005, 11:32 PM

Cingular does NOT disable Obex, Verizon does.
I'd love to hear from a Californis Verizon customer who has the Bluetooth iSync working.

EvanDT · 07-12-2005, 11:40 PM

Gerry
heard back from someone in the mac forums who's phone is using bluetooth just fine with the isync file mod. He bought his in MA where he lives. He however does not have isync 2.1
Evan

EvanDT · 07-12-2005, 11:59 PM

Gerry, let me know how your PC hack goes. Will you be able to use the bluetooth on the mac after that. I have a PC laptop at home that I could do the hack on possibly. But I want to make sure I don't have to use the PC to do everything.
Thanks
Evan

07-09-2005, 11:12 PM	#2
seidberg Prospect Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4	newbie help (please) I made you modifications- isync cannot "find the device" I am trying to do this with a USB connection -the phone does show up in the system profiler I am using the verizon cable- is this the problem? Do I need the moto cable? Is there something I am missing? Thank you in advance for your help

07-11-2005, 11:09 PM	#6
EvanDT Prospect Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7	so close.... hey Gerry thanks for all the help so far. I've downloaded 2.1 and all is working fine on the USB front however I still cannot get it to sync using bluetooth. Isync will recognize the phone but will not sync to it. It says "isync cannot connect to this device" any suggestions. I've tried making the changes but still having no luck. My phone is added to my bluetooth profile, should I not have done that? Do I just need to try those changes once more? thanks Evan

07-12-2005, 09:52 AM	#7
CPYCGerry Triple-A Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 81	Same thing I get exactly the same thing. I have a two pronged approach... 1) Get the D-Link USB-BT device and update the driver: http://www.apple.com/support/downloa...updater12.html 2) If that doesn't work, I will re-enable OBEX using my PC http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=674803 Unfortunately, I can't do this until tomorrow. I'll keep the forum posted.

07-12-2005, 11:17 AM	#9
Skybolt Triple-A Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 249	EvanDT -- not to sound to simplistic, but have you paired the phone to the computer with the Bluetooth Setup? I updated iSync last evening, and my phone (e815) sync'd with my iCal over bluetooth just fine. Sometimes the obvious is what gets missed, so just a reminder to pair. Good luck! __________________ Mary

07-12-2005, 12:11 PM	#10
kwsanders Triple-A Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Graysville, AL Posts: 123	I am in no way wanting to hijack this thread, so forgive me. I was just curious if anyone knows of a "fix" like this to allow the Cingular clad Motorola Razr V3 to work via both Bluetooth and USB? I can sync via USB with no problems, but iSync does not recognize the phone via Bluetooth. I am able to connect using the Bluetooth File Exchange utility and transfer audio files and pictures, however. __________________ Kerry Sanders Kerry's Ramblings Programmer's Shack Kerry's Abend

07-10-2005, 10:11 AM	#3
CPYCGerry Triple-A Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 81	After you make the change, quit iSync and diswconnect the cable. Now relaunch iSync and then connect the cable. Finally under the Devices Menu, select "Add new devices...".

07-11-2005, 11:32 AM	#4
seidberg Prospect Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4	Thanks- got it working now- the problem seemed to be that the cord needed to be plugged into a powered usb port- the original attempts had it plugged into the keyboard port, when plugged directly to the computer the attempt worked! thansks again!!

07-11-2005, 05:19 PM	#5
CPYCGerry Triple-A Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 81	Apple just released iSync 2.1 with E815 support. [EOM]

07-12-2005, 10:24 AM	#8
EvanDT Prospect Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7	If you use your PC to re enable OBEX will you be able to sync using bluetooth on your mac? I have a PC that I can use to mod this is needed but I don't use it for any of my personal stuff(contacts calanders, files etc.) that I need to be syncing, hey, at least we've got the USB working! thanks Evan

07-12-2005, 12:41 PM	#11
CPYCGerry Triple-A Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 81	Skybolt - This is EXACTLY what we are all trying to figure out. I am using a non-standard Bluetooth dongle. I'm off to Fry's to buy the D-Link that Apple recommends and apply the firmware update. What happens is that we can pair the phone to the Mac without problem. iSync then sees it when one adds the device. But under the icon in the device window it says "Cant sync to device". That is why I need to know what dongle you are using. Is it an Apple built-in Blootooth? Have you applied the patch?

07-12-2005, 02:33 PM	#12
Skybolt Triple-A Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 249	O.K., I have built-in bluetooth, so no dongle. I have installed the recent (yesterday) update to iSync and all is now well. I'm not familiar with external bluetooth dongles, etc., just my buint-in one. Good luck! __________________ Mary

07-12-2005, 02:48 PM	#13
EvanDT Prospect Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7	Mary thanks for your input, I have the apple built in bluetooth. I have paired the device and it lists on my bluetooth device profile, however when in iSync, as gerry said, it shows the phone but says "isync cannot connect to the device" I downloaded 2.1 and still have the same problem. I doubt that we're making any mistakes in the pairing setup but I'm open to suggestions. Gerry, let me know how Dlink goes, you are not running internal bluetooth correct? Evan

07-12-2005, 04:11 PM	#14
CPYCGerry Triple-A Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 81	Still not working I just got back from Fry's with the Apple recommended D-Link DBT-120 adapter. I then applied the Apple BlueTooth Firmware Updater 1.2. As before, my Mac sees the device but says that "no services found" and iSync reporrts that it can not sync to the device (even though it recognizes it). My assumption is that the phone has Bluetooth file transfer disabled. Maybe it's only phones sold in California. Thus the class action suit. Tomorrow, I will attempt the PC hack of the phone to turn the features on.

07-12-2005, 06:28 PM	#15
EvanDT Prospect Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7	Mary, dd you get your phone in CA? and just to recap, you have a brand new E815 and all you did was install iSync2.1 and everything works via bluetooth just fine? Thanks Evan

07-12-2005, 06:41 PM	#16
MBHockey MVP Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,211	This is very good to know. I'll be picking up one of these little guys pretty soon. I think i get to upgrade my phone on Aug. 11th :-D

07-12-2005, 09:04 PM	#17
kwsanders Triple-A Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Graysville, AL Posts: 123	Just wanted to post to let everyone know that just after installing Tiger 10.4.2 a little while ago, I played around with Bluetooth on my Power Mac and my Razr V3 again. I removed and setup the phone again. With the update to 10.4.2, Tiger now recognizes my Cingular clad Razr V3 as a Mobile Phone. I no longer have to choose "Any device". It let me set it up for Bluetooth sync through iSync. I loaded iSync, the phone entry was there, even with the black Razr icon, which is the one that I have. I clicked sync and my calendars and contacts were synced via Bluetooth. Most excellent! __________________ Kerry Sanders Kerry's Ramblings Programmer's Shack Kerry's Abend

07-12-2005, 11:32 PM	#18
CPYCGerry Triple-A Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 81	Verizon, not Cingular seems to be the problem. Cingular does NOT disable Obex, Verizon does. I'd love to hear from a Californis Verizon customer who has the Bluetooth iSync working.

07-12-2005, 11:40 PM	#19
EvanDT Prospect Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7	Gerry heard back from someone in the mac forums who's phone is using bluetooth just fine with the isync file mod. He bought his in MA where he lives. He however does not have isync 2.1 Evan

07-12-2005, 11:59 PM	#20
EvanDT Prospect Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7	Gerry, let me know how your PC hack goes. Will you be able to use the bluetooth on the mac after that. I have a PC laptop at home that I could do the hack on possibly. But I want to make sure I don't have to use the PC to do everything. Thanks Evan