Because I'm planning on upgrading the Wizard, when I needed more storage I bought a 2Gb microSD and micro-mini adapter.
Although it works okay, I've found that if the card/adapter is ejected from the Wizard, when I re-insert it, it's not recognised. If I put it in a card reader attached to the PC and do any file read/write I can then put the card back in the Wizard and it works fine.
We're on holiday in a little cottage and the wizard got knocked off a table and the card pinged out :-( One hundred miles from home, does anyone know of and "repair" tools that I could d/l to try and fix it? I might be able to find a PC shop next week, but for now am stuck with no Sat Nav and only the web for company ;-)
Thanks in advance
Dox
yeah...
I found that if you just pop the card out and insert it again, it gets recognized. However, you might have to do this a few times. I ran into the same exact problem this morning. For some reason the phone doesn't pick up the card when it's inserted sometimes...go fig.
Thanks for the suggestion, which sadly, in this case hasn't worked. I have seen what you describe with the 512MB MiniSD card I used to have installed (and which would usually be recognised fine). Once or twice it wasn't recognised and I tried the repeatedly inserting trick until it worked again.
This 2gig card is great for space but a bit awkward for stability. I bought it so I could get the UK and SE USA TomTom maps on one card when the US maps wouldn't quite fit on the old one.
I'm going to try see if the local PC shop will do me a favour, failing which I'll see if I can get a cheap USB reader and borrow the PC of the people who own the cottage..
Holidays are great fun ;-)
Dox
Dox said:
Because I'm planning on upgrading the Wizard, when I needed more storage I bought a 2Gb microSD and micro-mini adapter.
Although it works okay, I've found that if the card/adapter is ejected from the Wizard, when I re-insert it, it's not recognised. If I put it in a card reader attached to the PC and do any file read/write I can then put the card back in the Wizard and it works fine.
We're on holiday in a little cottage and the wizard got knocked off a table and the card pinged out :-( One hundred miles from home, does anyone know of and "repair" tools that I could d/l to try and fix it? I might be able to find a PC shop next week, but for now am stuck with no Sat Nav and only the web for company ;-)
Thanks in advance
Dox
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Someone else found a tool called "Storage Tools" which is: http://www.softwinter.com/storagetools.html
I've used it and it has the option to format, scan/repair, and defrag the sd card directly from the phone. Maybe it'll help you out if you don't mind doing that if the program will even recognize the card being in there at all.
If you click their download page there are CAB file downloads! It also says the program costs money but I sure didn't have to pay to download it, and the usage doesn't look like a trial program, it looks like the full blown real deal!
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I found that if you just pop the card out and insert it again, it gets recognized. However, you might have to do this a few times. I ran into the same exact problem this morning. For some reason the phone doesn't pick up the card when it's inserted sometimes...go fig.
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Face the exact same thing. So I avoid removing the card from the wizard. The key seems to be to insert it at just the right angle. Don't put too much pressure though. ;-)
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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"
(This post has also appeared on www.htcwizardweb.net)
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.
Firstly I should say Hi now I have finally registered here after lurking for a while
Please excuse me if you have seen this posted on another site too, I really need help with this
When I put my SD card into my card reader or laptop (I have tried it on both), I get the message "The Disc in drive E: is not formatted, would you like to format it now?" So I press yes and it says... "The Disc in Drive E: Cannot be formatted".
Any ideas?
This is so frustrating, I know I can install things through activesync but I am trying to put TomTom back on which I need to do via the card reader. (BTW, I would never have got TomTom installed the first time around if it wasnt for this site )
Please help.
Are you using a fairly recent USB2 card reader or one you've had for a while. If its not a new one then you're probably going to have problems with a 2G sd card.
I bought it off ebay about a month ago. so it should be fairly modern, it doesnt work in the slot in my laptop either. I know that 2 gig cards are ok on the laptop as I use the camera SD with it no problems.
I have used SK Tools to reformat it, having done this I lost all my programs on the phone so I had to hard reset. After this I can open up the stoarge card on the laptop but when I try to copy my Tomtom over it comes up with a 'write-protection' error, no problems moving cab files over and installing via activesync. Although I cant install TomTom this way because of the file conversion.
Im wondering now if maybe the SK tools format did the job and maybe my problem lays with Tomtom, it worked before though so I just dont understand it.
Thanks for your reply. I shall have to try that program.
I bought it off ebay about a month ago. so it should be fairly modern, it doesnt work in the slot in my laptop either. I know that 2 gig cards are ok on the laptop as I use the camera SD with it no problems.
I have used SK Tools to reformat it, having done this I lost all my programs on the phone so I had to hard reset. After this I can open up the stoarge card on the laptop but when I try to copy my Tomtom over it comes up with a 'write-protection' error, no problems moving cab files over and installing via activesync. Although I cant install TomTom this way because of the file conversion.
Im wondering now if maybe the SK tools format did the job and maybe my problem lays with Tomtom, it worked before though so I just dont understand it.
Thanks for your reply. I shall have to try that program.
I had some problems with a 4gig sd card showing as write protected like yours.
I solved it by putting a folded piece of the thin backing film from a screen protector on top of the sd card when I put it in the reader.
The write protection is a small contact inside the reader and it just needed this extra packing to put a bit of pressure on the contact to make a connection.
after doing that for a week it now does not need the film so I assume that the contacts inside the reader were either a bit dirty or had some sort of coating that has now worn off.
Worth a try ??
Thanks, I really dont think its the card reader though as it doesnt work on my laptops SD slot either, and when I try to take the files for Tomtom over via Activesync it does the same thing. Installing Cab files is fine though. Im starting to think its a TomTom problem, which is odd as it worked before on my old card, both Sandisk Ultra II.
Thanks, I really dont think its the card reader though as it doesnt work on my laptops SD slot either, and when I try to take the files for Tomtom over via Activesync it does the same thing. Installing Cab files is fine though. Im starting to think its a TomTom problem, which is odd as it worked before on my old card, both Sandisk Ultra II.
Hi Guys
I don't post much here and I tried doing a search on this before so if I missed it, PLEASE BE GENTLE WITH ME
My question/problem is that I bought a SanDisk 2.0 gig Micro SD card for the Wing. I started to add stuff to it via the ActiveSync program for the Wing. After awhile though, I received a "not enough memory" type of error message, saying that the "disk is full" and to remove programs before I can add anymore. I checked the storage on the card and I didn't even use a quarter of the storage on the card. I remember that this happened to me with the MDA when I bought a 2gig card and T-mobile told me that they really didn't support 2gig at the time. So I bought a 1gig and the same thing happened.
I figured it was a problem with the MDA. But it's happening on the Wing as well.
I go Tools> Explore Pocket PC> Mobile Windows Device. From there, I click on the Storage Card folder.
I'm only trying to add stuff to the storage card, not run any programs. I am storing themes and 30 second mp3 clips to use as Ring tones and pictures.
When I try copying one of those files from my computer to the Storage Card folder, I receive the following error message:
"Cannot copy xxxxx: There is not enough free disk space.
Delete one or more files to free disk space and then try again".
I called T-Mobile and they could not figure out what was wrong.
Then they said that it could be because I am using a SanDisk card.
Can someone tell me if this is true? Also, how are you guys doing it?
Any info would be greatly appreciated
Any suggestions? Hints?
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Robert
I have a 2 gig micro sd on my wing as well (though it is a Transcend brand) and it has been working fine for me all the time.
Try the card on a card-reader and make sure the card is fine.
Try to use a Card reader! i do not have any solutions if you wish to leave the card in your herald though..
Had the same problems with my 2GB SanDisk, suddenly the free space kept on shrinking.
I deceided to backup my XDA and did a hardreset.
So far I have no problems anymore , but I still can't read the SanDisk with all my cardreaders in the PC on Windows.
Out of 6 (including the built-in in my Notebook) only one can read that card. With Linux I had no problems at all.
Where did you buy Sandisk Memory from is the real question. If you got it from Ebay then chances are you've been had.
No, I bought it from Best Buy. Stupid thing cost me $75.00
I'm going to try that Linux reader and see if that does the trick. If not, what about reformatting the card?
That was another thing. T-Mobile tried walking me through that, but when I tried to reformat it via ActiveSync, I did not have that option when I right-clicked on the Storage Card folder.
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No, I bought it from Best Buy. Stupid thing cost me $75.00
I'm going to try that Linux reader and see if that does the trick. If not, what about reformatting the card?
That was another thing. T-Mobile tried walking me through that, but when I tried to reformat it via ActiveSync, I did not have that option when I right-clicked on the Storage Card folder.
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Holy Crap! You paid alot for that! Newegg.com for like $25.00 and 3 day shipping sometimes it comes faster. I would order from Newegg and return that one.
I came across the same issue the other day, but unplugging and then plugging my Wing back in solve it.
In case you're interested Transcend is the memory I'm using and so far I'm happy with it. Just wish the Wing had more on-board memory. Program memory gets eaten up so fast.
Hi
I know. I have SUCKER written across my forehead. LOL!!
How did you get the files on the card? I know that might sound like a stupid question, but I am running out of ideas here. Im going to look into the card that you have.
Thanks
Robert
Try different card readers (ask your friends or maybe you neighbors). Those xx-in-1 readers should work well. Those USB-Stick like card readers didn't do the job for me as long as I use them under Windows.
try re-formatting the SD card ...then see if that works .. if not, return it ... go buy a Kingston 2gb MicroSD ...it works fine on my wing. .. i bought mine for $40 ... never had a problem with it.
Patriot 2gb card
I've been having the same problem with a Patriot Micro SD card. I've had to pull the battery or soft reset it and it works fine after that. This is also using Activesync through USB and Bluetooth.
I've never had this problem - and I spent $13 on my 2gb A-Data card (during a sale) Quick browse of NewEgg shows $20 now
Here's the Search URL
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...E&Description=MicroSD 2gb&bop=And&Order=PRICE
ok this is kind of wierd but i bought my wizard from a friend. she formated the card to get all the stuff off. and by the time it gets into my hands it doesnt work anymore. the sd cards in the slot and my phone doesnt know its there, also activesync doesnt know its there. so does any one know if there is anything i can do to fix this myself?????? some program or mod?????
but now that i think about it another question comes to mind. is it that card or my phone just f-ed up have know clue????
ok i just read some before this one and my sd is real and its in a 8125 if that helps
The card probably just needs to be reformatted again. The easiest way would be to put it in a card reader and reformat it with your computer. Formatting it with a digital camera sometimes works too if you don't have a card reader.
great idea but each time i put the sd card in something i doesnt act right, for example in my wii, "cant read sd card" in my camra, without it i loads find but when i put it in the on light just comes on, the screen doesnt even come up lol, i put it in my printer/fax it said "error error" with the light flashing im not giving the up on it 10 bucks for a 2gb come on who else does that. anyway i'm also sry for post in the forum didnt see the accessories link, i got so happy to find this place i forgot forum manners.
Sounds like the only thing you have left to try is the card reader. If you don't have one, the easiest thing you can try is to download and install on your phone WM5 Storage, you can get it here - http://www.freewareppc.com/communication/wm5torage.shtml. Then activate it before you connect your phone to the usb cable and it will detect it as a mass storage device and allow you to format it again, as long as the cards not bad.
Was it formatted on an 'oldish' PC or laptop because it may have been formatted to the wrong spec as anything above 1Gb needs a version 2.0 formatter.
Browse the SD manufacturers sites for an SD format utilty (Toshiba, Sandisk, etc) they can sometimes recover them.
wow thank i dont have one but i was just going to take it to office depot and ask if they can do it for me but that cool
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Sounds like the only thing you have left to try is the card reader. If you don't have one, the easiest thing you can try is to download and install on your phone WM5 Storage, you can get it here - http://www.freewareppc.com/communication/wm5torage.shtml. Then activate it before you connect your phone to the usb cable and it will detect it as a mass storage device and allow you to format it again, as long as the cards not bad.
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Thanks for the tip! I thought that my sd card slot on my phone was jacked up. It worked for me!
Not sure what has happened here as everything has been running fine. All I have done today is try and install that stupid connections database (which failed) and also the VGA fix so that I can run skyfire.
Now when I try and start either File Explorer or Total Commander they are taking ages and ages to start, like 5+mins!! Also when I try and connnect to the PC it sometimes freezes the phone or if I do connect it takes ages to transfer a file to the SD Card. For instance I tried to transfer 2 files, one 5kb and one 10kb it took like a minute to transfer.
Is there someway I can test if my SD card has gone tits up? Also will that SD card tuneup I have seen be worth installing?
Well I assume that their isn't any software that I can use to test my sd card then. Think I will use the 128mb micro card I have at home to test the 8GB card I have. If that doesn't work I think a hard reset is in order as its getting rediculous now. I can't use File Explorer or Total commander now
Run the VGAfix and start PocketMechanic. It's the best SD Card application for PPC i know. Including checkups, defragment, format, speed-up and a lot others.
But the PMechanic needs the VGAfix. Without that he will not work correctly on the HD.
could you just remove it from the mobile and see it operates normal without delay!
Thanks hazem77, I did as you suggested (not thinking today as you can tell!!!) and the phone is miles faster!!! File Explorer and Total Commander come up instantly showing the phones files. And the whole phone feels snappier.
Would a format of the SD card be worth a try or should I get a replacement? Also what do you guys use for installing things? All on the card or a mix of card and phone? I have been installing most things to the phone apart from hacks for say the battery icon etc.
I've just RMA'd the 8GB card that came with my touchHD. The 8GB was working fine, now its just not recognised in any of my devices. No other drama's just not able to browse to it, format it etc...
Luckly my old 2GB card has come to the rescue until I get a replacment from Expansys.
Hi Marco,
Did you have to send the broken 8GB card back? And I assume you will get an exact replacement, so another class 2 card? I am tempted to phone expansys and see if I can be cheaky and ask for a 16gb card with a bit knocked off for my defective 8GB one.
I have also been told to format the card from my pc, might try this first.
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Hi Marco,
Did you have to send the broken 8GB card back? And I assume you will get an exact replacement, so another class 2 card? I am tempted to phone expansys and see if I can be cheaky and ask for a 16gb card with a bit knocked off for my defective 8GB one.
I have also been told to format the card from my pc, might try this first.
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Hi, the 8GB card is sitting in my out tray here at work.. should be with Expansys within a day. No idea how long it will take for a replacement. I had heard Expansys were not the best in this department....?
I'm expecting a like for like replacement. As the 8GB was bundled by HTC not Expansys I didn't think I'd get much joy trying for a larger card with a little extra money.
vincent1 said:
Run the VGAfix and start PocketMechanic. It's the best SD Card application for PPC i know. Including checkups, defragment, format, speed-up and a lot others.
But the PMechanic needs the VGAfix. Without that he will not work correctly on the HD.
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Hi Vincent
Where Can I find the link to download this VGAfix, and also the link to the SD tuenup cab
Thks in advance
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Found them
Thks anyway
I had the same problem before. Just format the SD on the PC and it will work fine. copy all data on the SD to the PC and after you finish copy the same back, Any file that gives you error Skip it.
Hi Vincent
Where Can I find the link to download this VGAfix, and also the link to the SD tuenup cab
Thks in advance
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2915068&postcount=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2863330&postcount=1
And allow the following hint:
If you want to work/analyze with PocketMechanic (on) your SD card, don't install the Mechanic on the CARD!!!
Simple but easy to forget, mate
My SD card has no tits.