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2Gb MiniSD not recognised by phone, recognised by Windows

Hi there,
I bought a 2Gb Mini SD memory adaptor from 7dayshop last week, which arrived today.
I've just put it into my phone, and it isn't seeing it. Windows is seeing it. I've formatted it to FAT, and FAT32 within Windows, and the phone still doesn't see it.
I've downloaded the "Storage Tools" application to see if that helps, but I'm not getting anything. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this?
Thanks,
Jon "The Nice Guy"
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I bought a 2GB mini SD from 7dayshop and havent had any problems at all with it (worked without requiring formatting).
Works on my EXEC, mini S and PC.
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_6&products_id=100991
is this the one you ordered?
Andy

Yehr, that's the one. I've contacted their tech support and they're sending me a returns label.
Regards,
Jon

Make SURE you format the card with the "StorageTools" utility for PocketPC. DO NOT format the card with Windows.

hmmm, i don't know if it helps, but i ended up formating my 2gig (sandisk) in my camera (kodak easyshare v530). i suppose i should have thought of the phone having the format feature... the sd card adapter got stuck in the camera, and it took a pair of pliers to get the adapter out... i didn't really need the sd slot to be spring loaded anyway...

It wouldn't even recognise it as being a valid volume - so I couldn't
I did try and read it with the phone first, which didn't work, then found it worked with Windows (in a card reader), then put it back in the phone (didn't work), then back in the PC (worked), put in a friends phone (worked, then didn't), then back in my phone (didn't work), then back in his phone (didn't)... the only consistant thing was that the PC recognised it

Hey Jon, I TOLD YOU to format the card with STorageTools. The 2GB MiniSD problem is a known bug. You have to format the card in the PocketPC.

Can I get it formatted on another phone which will run Storage Tools?
I'd already started to use it on the PC prior to putting it in the phone.

SD Card unreadable - directories corrupt

Thought I'd post this FYI.
A couple of weeks ago my SD card (Sandisk Ultra II 2GB) disappeared. Just vanished from the device - no prompts to format - just like it wasn't there.
Just looked at it in a card reader and it's OK but these directories have been corrupted (presumably bu Trinity):
raster
resource
system
I don't know what created these directories or whether they relate to an app but the have been corrupted. The raster directory is showing a size of 274GB under windows for example.
Reformatted card under windows & all is well again.

Mark One said:
Thought I'd post this FYI.
A couple of weeks ago my SD card (Sandisk Ultra II 2GB) disappeared. Just vanished from the device - no prompts to format - just like it wasn't there.
Just looked at it in a card reader and it's OK but these directories have been corrupted (presumably bu Trinity):
raster
resource
system
I don't know what created these directories or whether they relate to an app but the have been corrupted. The raster directory is showing a size of 274GB under windows for example.
Reformatted card under windows & all is well again.
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i also have a 2gb mini sd for said device (the spvm700 on orange uk) and apparently after a call to orange the device can only support a maximum of 1gb memory card!

That sucks - damned if I'm going out to buy another mini SD card to add to a collection that starts with Compact Flash and runs through everything in between to Micro SD (including a short and tarnished flurtation with Memory Stick). I mean what CAN you do with a 32MB Smart Media card these days (what could you ever?).
Going to stick with this 2GB & if it comes down to it reformat and copy back the contents again. Isn't too painful but wish the 1GB limit was mentioned on the tin (along with the self destructing paint job for that matter).
Still a great device & at least there is no fluff under the screen

Had the same problem my 2 GB transcend card shows a directory garbage - format it in the cardreader and after that it shows only 1 GB, got 2 GB back with the panasonic formatter, all pc tools and ppc format tools stuck
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html

I dont think there is a 1GIG limit.
I have a 2GIG card and it works fine. The only problem I do have is when I take out the card to directly transfer files to my main computer.
When I re-insert the card into my phone it disappears. The only thing that seems to work is to reset the phone.
I now never touch my SD card, if I ever wish to transfer stuff then I'll always use the usb sync cable (or could use bluetooth but this is much slower).

Corrupt SD card

I have previously had problems with the MD drive which I've learned to live with. However now I have SD problems.
I installed WMStorage to access my SD and MD from my PC. When I deactivated it, my SD card was invisible on my Ameo. i did a soft-reset and now the 2GB SD card is only recognised as 1GB. I have tried reformatting in the Ameo and on the PC. Still it stays at 1GB.
My card is a Corsair 2GB card.
Ideas?????

I also had a corrupt mini sd card... I have a sandisk 2gb mini sd and I have copied TomTom from the original (supplied) minisd onto the 2gb card and have added a few programs and films. I was happily using TomTom in the car when it stopped working...I removed the card and reinserted (which I had done on a previous occasion and it restarted TomTom ok) This time no luck...When I got home I tried to get all my information off the card using the card reader on my laptop.... It showed the correct amount of data on the card but showed only a few TomTom files nothing else....I couldn't copy anything from the card onto the pc.... I tried to format the card in the laptop but it wouldn't format..... I put the card back into the Ameo and did a low level format using pocket mechanic ok..... Then I recopied (using the laptop) all the TomTom files again and a few programs but not any films.... So far all is good...I suspect that I had left too little space on the card, which is why it locked up!! I may be wrong here...all input welcomed
Tim

I tried low level formatting - it didn't work. Decided in the end to take the card back to the shop (as fortuntaley i didn;t byuy this one from ebay). will see if it happens again. Unlikely to be a dodgy chip, though???

Wizard suddenly doesn't see miniSD card

Today I noticed that the 2GB SD card in my Wizard is not being detected at all. So I tried re-flashing it, and there was no change.
On the About screen, it says "Expansion slot: In use", I'm not sure if this refers to the SD card slot or not. In the Memory screen, it says that there is no SD card installed. If the backlight is off, and I put the SD card in, the backlight will suddenly turn on.
Unfortunately, I don't have a miniSD card reader to see if my computer can pick it up. But is there anything I could try to get the Wizard to read the SD card, before I go out and buy a new one?

did you figure this out? i have the same issue

miniSD card woes
Fellas,
Since one of you mentioned that you don't have an external miniSD reader for your PC, I would recommend trying out Pocket Mechanic Professional. This PPC software will diagnose/format your miniSD cards in your phone.
One very important notice...make sure that your phone doesn't go to sleep while Pocket Mechanic Pro is formatting your miniSD card. If this happens, then the only way to revive your miniSD card would be to format it using your PC...trust me, I learned the hard way.
By the way...this software is not freeware, but I believe you can use the trial for 30 days or so.
Good luck!
Here is the link:
http://classic.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?associateid=373&id=12178

Same Problem
I had the same problem, my 2gb sandisk would not read on my cingular 8125 OR my computer... So I called Sandisk and told them what was going on. They ask you to do a ton of different things with you computer and your phone... At the end of it all they said they would send me a new one. I was very excited because I did not register it and I did not have any of the paper work. They have a kick butt customer service hot line

Same Prob. part 2
I forgot to add once I got the new card everything worked just fine.

Mini Sd card not recognized in my wizard

hi guys your forum is great cant stop reading.But i have an issue i recently bought an 4gb mini sd card for my phone the card works but is like it works when it feels like if i put it in and wait for a while or just randomly turn the phone off and on it will work i format it using my card reader through windows on fat32 and all the thing is it works but i should not have to be going through all of this for the sd card to work.
My next problem is i recently upgraded to SNN Edition Version 3.0 LITE and i have to say i love it but before my phone could detect my sd card and from i did i upgrade its not detecting my card at all to be on the safe side i took out the card before the upgrade and now its not detceting at all please can any one help me is there a patch i can use or something HELP!!

i think try to format via fat16 option. i had earlier 2gb kingston card sdmini after formatting it works welll

i was doing some reading and i was told that 2gb is the highest for formating with fat16 i have a 4gb card so this cant work for me a even look in properties and the only option is fat32.any body else as any more in puts.

4GB cards are almost exclusively multilayer, and cannot be read by the Wizard's card reader. You are basically limited to 2GB, and it should be formatted as FAT, not FAT32, as was already noted. If there's a 4GB model that's single layer, that's great, but I don't know about it. (...not saying I'm the definitive authority, either...)

which program can i use in windows to format the card in FAT and not FAT32 and as i said before the phone could read the card before i did the upgrade the only thing its takes a while for the phone too detect the SD card and thats in FAT32 format but i will try the FAT format.

from my experience you can't put ANY 4gb minisd card into the wizard and have it work correctly since it uses double buffering which the wizard doesn't support.
you have 2 options.. either buy a 2gb one.. or format only half of the card in FAT ...as myrddin said.. this might use only 1 buffer..
if that doesn't work, you can look for a program which blocks clusters and block half of the clusters on the card. that would certainly work but you won't be able to get 4gb out of that card ever again.
i'd go with the first option.. 2gb cards aren't that expensive nowadays.

well guys i bought the sd card for my phone and i research before buying it and it caused work so there must be a way for this to work even if i have to split it in 2 partitions but i am at work now so when i get home i will work on it (good thing i bought that card reader) lol but i will give you guys an update soon i plan to format the card in fat16 all 4gb if that dont work i am going to split the partition in 2 but i would love a single partition but what ever works.

I have a 2gb SD Card...
Hey guys... i have a 2gb kingston card (micro SD with adaptor to miniSD), but i have the exact same problem... my wizard just stopped reading the card! Sometimes it reads, but suddenly wizard stops, i have to make a soft reset and.... the card is gone... i formated it to fat32 and fat... and it still doesn't work... any idea? thanks

nir36 said:
from my experience you can't put ANY 4gb minisd card into the wizard and have it work correctly since it uses double buffering which the wizard doesn't support.
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Correct-o-mundo.
Another common problem (related more to card readers than just to Wizards) is that the reader contacts (and even the card contacts) can become worn, dirty, or corroded. Try removing the card and battery, and get in there with a VERY bright light, a magnifying glass, and some cotton swabs dipped in isopropyl. Clean the metal contacts on both card and Wizard. Be careful not to soak the chip. Damp, not wet. Soak the chip and you WILL be buying a new one soon.
Let things dry COMPLETELY before trying anything, or you'll be sorry.

sd card is not vissible
hi all i have 1gb memory card it is not visible in all device i tried in a cam mobile and computer can any give me a idea to use