Microsoft have a standalone version of the Windows Mobile emulator that is shipped with their development products. This tool is ideal for network administrators who need to support or evaluate Windows Mobile devices being connected to their network.
Target Audience
A quick note on the target audience of this page.
This page has been written for network administrators who would like to test Windows Mobile devices against their existing network infrastructure or need to provide support for their users connecting to their network.
If you are a developer of Windows Mobile applications you may find that this is taking things very simply - while you might find it of use, it also states some things that may appear obvious to you.
Requirements
You need to download a number of components to use the full features of the software:
- Windows Mobile Emulator Application
- Images for the version/s you wish to use
- Network Driver
Windows Mobile Emulator Application
The latest version of the emulator is version 3.0 which can be downloaded from here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=A6F6ADAF-12E3-4B2F-A394-356E2C2FB114
Windows Mobile Images
Windows Mobile 5.0 Images
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c62d54a5-183a-4a1e-a7e2-cc500ed1f19a
On this page are two separate files - the emulator itself and the MSFP image files. You need to get both. NOW INCLUDES PUSH - so you can emulate the push technology.
Note: This emulator is NOT compatible with the Windows Mobile 2003 images that you may find on Microsoft's web site. It only works for Windows Mobile 5.0 images.
Windows Mobile 6 Images
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=38c46aa8-1dd7-426f-a913-4f370a65a582
This page contains main languages, so ensure that you get the correct one.
Windows Mobile 6.1 Images
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3d6f581e-c093-4b15-ab0c-a2ce5bffdb47
Windows Mobile 6.5 Developer Tool Kit
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=20686a1d-97a8-4f80-bc6a-ae010e085a6e&displayLang=en
You have to install the full toolkit, which will include the emulator images.
Windows Phone Emulator
(Windows Vista and higher only) - as with the previous version, the full SDK has to be installed to get the emulator.
Core Files: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=04704acf-a63a-4f97-952c-8b51b34b00ce
Note - the small file at the top of the page does a live download of the installation files, which is over 400mb in size. If you are going to install these more than once, in the text near the end of the page is a link to the ISO download.
Update: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=49B9D0C5-6597-4313-912A-F0CCA9C7D277
The update changes fairly frequently, so check you have the latest one. This is the most current at the time of writing.
If you are looking to use Windows Phone with Exchange ActiveSync - then this emulator is no use - all it contains is Internet Explorer. No other applications.
Network Driver
The standalone network driver has been withdrawn from Microsoft. If you have a copy then this will still work with Windows XP, however Windows Vista does not support it. If you do not have a copy then you will have to install Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 which contains the required network drivers that the emulator uses.
Installation
- Install the emulator application.
- Install the virtual network driver or Virtual PC.
- Install ActiveSync.
- Reboot the Computer (whether it asks or not).
- Install the device images.
You should now find that you have images of different types listed under a group in your Start menu.
Working with the Emulator - Options and Tips
Co-Existing with a Physical Windows Mobile
Active Sync cannot cope with two Windows Mobile 5 or higher devices connected at the same time, so if you are cradling the emulated device, disconnect your real Windows Mobile first.
To cradle the emulator device, open the Emulator manager. If you don't see a device listed, click Refresh. Then right click on the device and choose Cradle.
On ActiveSync, ensure that DMA is selected under "Allow Connections to one of the following" in the Connections menu.
Getting Content on to the Emulator
If you want to get files on to the emulator, then you have two options.
- ActiveSync.
Choose the cradle option and the device will attempt to sync. Cancel the wizard and you browse the device as a Guest. - Create a Storage Card.
In the Emulator window, choose File, Configure. Then select Shared Folder. In there select a folder - probably one that you have created especially for the task. After making the selection, it will be available as a storage card inside the Windows Mobile emulator - the only size restriction being the size of your hard disk.
This is a great way to get certificates on to the device, as it is very quick and easy. You can also copy across installer files, then run the installer inside the device.
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Last Page Update: 05/03/2011
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