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Windows Mobile 6.1 Hot Fix for Sending POP and IMAP E-mail

Brief Description
This behavior is associated with a feature that was introduced in Windows Mobile 6.1. It provides a way for users to send e-mail through an alternate outbound e-mail server provided by their mobile operator in the event that the default outbound e-mail server becomes inaccessible.

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Quick Details
Version:1.0
Date Published:11/12/2008
Language:English
Download Size:36 KB - 791
*Download size depends on selected download components.

Overview

This behavior is associated with a feature that was introduced in Windows Mobile 6.1. It provides a way for users to send e-mail through an alternate outbound e-mail server provided by their mobile operator in the event that the default outbound e-mail server becomes inaccessible.

The problem occurs if a mobile operator doesn't use this feature, and therefore doesn't supply a value for the alternate SMTP address. When the mobile device fails on any attempt to connect to the e-mail provider's default SMTP server, Windows Mobile 6.1 automatically loads the value for the alternate SMTP server—which in this case is blank. The e-mail account configuration details are then corrupted, which results in loss of the ability to send e-mail with that particular e-mail account.

With this fix, the feature is patched to ensure that Windows Mobile 6.1 takes appropriate action when it detects a blank value for the Alternate SMTP server.

Note: After you apply this hot fix to your mobile device, the messages that have been sitting in the Outbox folder of your affected POP and IMAP e-mail account(s) will be sent. Since these messages could be out of date, you might not want to send them now. You can keep these messages from being sent by navigating to the Outbox folder of these accounts, and then either delete them, or move them to another folder. On Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional devices, you can access account folders by tapping the folder drop-down located in the upper left portion of the message list. On Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard devices, you can access account folders by pressing the Menu soft key, and then selecting Folders.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows Mobile 6; Windows Mobile 6.1 ; Windows Vista
NOTE - Windows Mobile 6.1.1 through 6.1.3

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Instructions

There are two ways you can apply this hot fix to your mobile device.

From your Desktop Computer
- Connect your mobile device to your computer.
- Wait until ActiveSync establishes connection.
- Download the MSI file to your computer, and then run it on your computer.

From your Mobile Device
- Download the CAB file to your mobile device, and then run it on your mobile device.
- Follow the instructions that appear on your mobile device screen.

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Additional Information

Files in This Download

This fix is available in two forms: as a Microsoft Installation file, and as a Cabinet file. You can use either one. Which one depends on the way you want to apply the hot fix; using your computer, or using your mobile device.

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Files in This Download

The links in this section correspond to separate files available in this download. Download the files most appropriate for you.
File Name:File Size

WindowsMobile61-KB958639.CAB

105 KB

WindowsMobile61-KB958639.msi

652 KB

WinMobile6.1_Patch_Readme.htm

36 KB

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