Thanks to all of the original posters of all the solutions/answers found in this FAQ.
Since we have answered the same questions lots of times I made this little FAQ, that I will continue to update when needed. (remember search is still your friend)
RESTORE/RECOVER:
Q: How do I recover Vista, from the recovery partition ?
A: When booting vista press F3 (fn + 3) and follow instructions on screen. (ALL DATA WILL BE LOST)
Q: How do I hard reset the WM part if it gets corrupted ?
A: If you can still run apps. in WM run the clearstorage.exe, otherwise take a look of this thread (ALL DATA WILL BE LOST)
FEATURES:
Q: Can I install a full windows mobile instead of snapvue ?
A: Most of it is already there, it just needs to be unlocked, see this thread for info
Q: Can Shift make a phone call ?
A: No shift can't make a phone call out of the box, but there is a good chance that it will be able to using custom ROM's (you will need to hack your SHIFT to do it)
It is possible to use voice software client in vista to do it (Skype, VoIP client etc.)
Q: Will the shift output WM/snapwue on the VGA port ?
A: no when using she shift with an external monitor it outputs vista on the external monitor and wm on the internal, so no luck (i think it's a nice feature to work vith vista and wm at the same time)
HARDWARE:
Q: Can I upgrade the shift to 2GB RAM ?
A: We haven't found a microdimm with the correct connector yet (if you know any please provide info) more info here
Q: Can I upgrade the shift's hard drive ?
A: Yes but there isn’t a perfect solution yet, there is either a larger 5mm disk, that only gives 20GB more.
The other option is to go for a 8mm disk, but there are minor space issues.
For more info read this thread
Q: Can I use Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD card within snapvue or windows mobile ?
A: For the time being you can't access that hardware from the WM side, but again there is a good possibility, that a custom ROM will remove those limitations.
Q: Does the Shift have a GPS module ?
A: Yes the shift have a build in GPS chip, but since we don't have any drivers for it yet, we are not sure if antenna etc. are there. (on the prototype units it was working so there is a good chance it will work on production models to)
NOTE: After i opened up my shift i can confirm the GPS antenna is there !!
Q: Does the shift support the SDHC Memory Cards
A: Yes they are supported. (1 user had problems using Sandisk 8GB) I'm using a memory2go 16GB SDHC, and alot of users didn't have any problems.
Q: My USB CD drive doesn't work, what is wrong ?
A: The shift USB port doesn't have that much juice in it, so connect external power to the usbhub, using miniusb plug or put external power on the drive. more info here
Q: What is the native resolution on the display ?
A: Then native resolution is 800 x 480, but there is a quick button to "instant" switch to 1024 x 600, and it works quiet well.
SOFTWARE:
Q: Can I install windows XP on my Shift ?
A: you can, but allot of things won't work since HTC are unwilling to release drivers (they won't even release them for Vista)
The update is that some of the dedicated people on this forum have managed to put a driver suite together for Window XP look at this thread for more info.
Q: Can I remove the hidden Vista recovery partition to get more space on my drive ?
A: Yes ! if you know what you are doing, they are using HPA (Host Protected Area) to hide the vista recovery partition.
You can restore your HDD to its native maximum capacity in Linux using setmax
Q: Can I access WM from the Vista side ?
A: using the usbtool found in this thread
you are able to connect the WM side to Vista as it was a normal phone.
Q: Will Vista SP1 run on my shift ?
A: Yes, and your shift will perform better (some people have had some issues with the new Intel vga driver from windows update though)
and the "USBtool" disconnecting all the time.
Q: what is Origami, and is it any good ?
you can read about it here , and I think this quote from another thread says it well:
I played with Origami for 5 min, then disabled it. Haven't run it since. It seemed slow and clunky, and does nothing that Vista can't do better.
PS: The browser is pretty cool with it's touch functions.
Q: Can I rotate the screen in windows vista ?
A: No solution has been found yet !
Snapvue/WM:
Q: How do I get rid of the black areas in the sides after I have unlocked WM ?
A: You can't at the moment, the resolution is not supported by WM (again hopefully custom ROM's will do the trick)
Q: How do I turn WM/Snapvue off, so I don't loose any power when traveling etc. ?
A: The only way to turn WM/Snapvue off is to remove the battery for a short period of time and don't touch the power switch after, hopefully a way will be found soon.
Q: How do I dump/backup my original ROM
A: have a look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=468622
Q: How do I liberate > hard spl > flash Rom
A: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=489007
Q: How do i change the keyboard layout
A: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Clio_Keyboard_Layout
MISCELLANEOUS:
Q: What can I do to speed up the process of making custom ROM's ?
A: You can donate to the shift project here, and help to test features/programs posted in the forum.
Great job! I vote for a sticky
This is also usefull information for the WIKI
sticky this for sure!
Yes this needs to be Stickied and now updated. We can help the poster by PM's or by posting updated info here.
nice job. i agree about a sticky.... where is midget when u need him also u can pm me new stuff and ill forward to original poster or add to this post if he isnt available.
Done
kkthxbai
SDHC Cards
My shift does not recognise an 8 GB SDHC card.
When I use it by means of a USB reader, the SDHC card is recognised.
Does the Shift really supports the SDHC format ?
I have a 16gb AData SDHC card, and it works fine with my Shift.
Regards,
Dave
I use a 16GB as well and have tested 4 & 8GB to, what brand is your card ?
Really nice post...
as Ive found this forum a short time ago Ive been using the search tool a lot... and know all the newcommers just have to read this thread...
Thanks..
It's a SanDisk 8 GB SDHC. It's recognised on my PC. Also in my MP3 and on my SHIFT when I use a USB reader. It's not recongnised via the internal card reader.
Thanks. Jos
WM & SD Card !!!
any hope for access SD from WM side ? i run out of memory and start to delete many things.....also the Mic not working in Snap VUe side , any way to fix it ??
thanks in advance
How do I hard reset the WM part if it gets corrupted ????
evenlezen said:
How do I hard reset the WM part if it gets corrupted ????
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Did you read this thread
LOOK at page 1 under
RESTORE/RECOVER:
Please read the FAQ before you post
Lock thread?
This is not a discussion thread and the only meaningful post is actually the first one.
Wouldn't it make sense to lock this thread (disable new entries) only allowing pusler (and potentially forum admins) to edit and update the first post?
This might "help" some people to understand the meaning of FAQ
pusler said:
Q: Can I remove the hidden Vista recovery partition to get more space on my drive ?
A: No we don't even know if it's a partition or a flash media, but it can't be seen by ghost or partition software.
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When you boot linux on the shift, you can see the HDD is using HPA (Host Protected Area) to hide the vista recovery partition:
Code:
hda: Host Protected Area detected.
current capacity is 71826615 sectors (36775 MB)
native capacity is 78126048 sectors (40000 MB)
hda: Host Protected Area disabled.
hda: 78126048 sectors (40000 MB), CHS=16383/255/63
You can restore your HDD to its native maximum capacity in Linux using setmax, although this is not recommended unless you _really_ know what you are doing
Is there a way of turning off origami so that it does not run everytime I turn on my shift???
Slikdave said:
Is there a way of turning off origami so that it does not run everytime I turn on my shift???
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Remove the shortcut from the Startup folder.
Thanks I'll give it a go....
BTW I will be making my donation when I get paid on 13th
sdhc card
My shift work bad with the sd card, any card, need a restart to recognize the card, when eject the card, dont work anymore, need a restar again.its normal ?
I try reinstall the drive, but the problem persist
tks
I think that the new windows updates solved this issue
Related
read more: http://www.softick.com/news.html#83
Re: Softick Card Export II version 2.11! Now working on Wiza
dddrko said:
read more: http://www.softick.com/news.html#83
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It still makes my wizard to lock up...
Re: Softick Card Export II version 2.11! Now working on Wiza
bolasz said:
dddrko said:
read more: http://www.softick.com/news.html#83
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It still makes my wizard to lock up...
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It works for my 838.. I have lockup and unable to switch to SDcard mode only if I connected to my PC and activesync once and unplug. But that seems to be the activesync issue in my 838 which fail to free itself from unplug from PC. So it cannot switch to SDcard mode..and prompt me an error message.
I have already switch to AS4.1 but does not improve my situation.
What is Microsoft doing here?? :roll: A soft reset is the only way to get my device syncup again.. :x
I own this program since I had my XDA mini ...
finally I can use it again to copy some files to my pda and use it as a memory stick...
I also noticed some problems:
1. after I connect the USD cable and the PC recognized my pda as a memory stick, Windows XP asked me to make a reboot in order to be able to use the new 'harddrive'
2. after I copied a .jpg to my pda it looked like the storage card is no longer recognized by WM5. The icons of the shortcuts to programs I installed are missing and I cannot browse with TotalCommander to my storage card.
After disconnecting the USD cable, my storage card could be found again - is this a bug or a feature?!
After the first connect in mode 'Card Export' I switched to 'Active Sync' and the synching went on without any problems.
After agains swithing to mode 'Card Export' my Wizard gave an error message, as follows:
"Cannot switch between Card Export and Active Sanc modes. This may be because of missing dlls or corrupted registry entries."
This looks also to me like an incompatibility between card export and active sync.
Hmpf ... rebootet the phone and connected - voila - my Wizard was again properly verified as Memory Stick and I again could upload another .jpg to my device.
It looks definately unfinished ... but it is working quite acceptable to me, though there is a lot room for improvement, it will get the job done, if I need a memory stick 'on the go'.
My device is a HTC Wizard, O2 german.
i may be wrong on the second point, but activesync alters a file when you transfer it to the pda,
so if you transfer a file to the card (even using a card reader) then put the card back in the pda wm5 will not recognise it properly.
point 1 should only happen the first time of detection.
have no problem with my XDA II...
Chris09 said:
After agains swithing to mode 'Card Export' my Wizard gave an error message, as follows:
"Cannot switch between Card Export and Active Sanc modes. This may be because of missing dlls or corrupted registry entries."
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I am experiencing the same... Please update this topic if you'll find a solution.
i'm having the missing dlls dialog problem too.
I noticed that once you activesync'ed, you can't switch to card mode and need to reboot the device.
However, mine can't seem to work anymore. It won't even switch. But I also tried disabling my today's screen (pocket plus and pocket breeze) and it works... but only the icon manage to change. My PC can't detect it as a mass storage device though.
Any luck?
Mine is working fine, I got that dll message once but a soft reset fixed it.
Just wondering what roms are you guys using that works with softick? I'm using rom version 1.6.7.1 WWE which doesn't seem to work. I tried hard reset and install softick on the first reboot. The computer detected a new hardware but failed to install the device.
vmirage said:
Just wondering what roms are you guys using that works with softick? I'm using rom version 1.6.7.1 WWE which doesn't seem to work. I tried hard reset and install softick on the first reboot. The computer detected a new hardware but failed to install the device.
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I get exact problem, detects a HTC device, trys to load the USB Mass Storage Device, hang for a short period and then in Device Manager show up with a problem. Fails to install or display drive letter for SD Card in phone. Have tried everything, happens on XP and Windows 2000 PCs, tried various PC's, same problem.
Can anyone help
p.s - I have the T-Mobile MDA Vario phone, same as imate-kjam I believe.
eilz said:
vmirage said:
Just wondering what roms are you guys using that works with softick? I'm using rom version 1.6.7.1 WWE which doesn't seem to work. I tried hard reset and install softick on the first reboot. The computer detected a new hardware but failed to install the device.
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I get exact problem, detects a HTC device, trys to load the USB Mass Storage Device, hang for a short period and then in Device Manager show up with a problem. Fails to install or display drive letter for SD Card in phone. Have tried everything, happens on XP and Windows 2000 PCs, tried various PC's, same problem.
Can anyone help
p.s - I have the T-Mobile MDA Vario phone, same as imate-kjam I believe.
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Same here too!! using ver 2.12
ver 2.11 worked fine with me, so most probably I will downgrade to it now.
I emailed the tech support and waiting for their reply. I will post it here in case I get anything new.
I just tried v2.12, and it didn't work. I found v2.11 on some download site, and installed it. v2.11 worked fine on Qtek's 2.8.7.1 ROM.
I cant get this to work either using 2.12. I get the device manager problem as mentioned previously. Does anyone know where can i get 2.11 from?
found it here:
http://www.softick.com/files/CardExportPPC211c-softick-en.zip
but i get the same problem
You can find previous versions in the "download" section on the left.
I'm having the same issues, used to work fine with 2.11, then it stopped being able to write but could still read (this is on my Mac), and now with 2.12 I can't even get the thing to mount. I'm talking with the developer to see if we can get a fix.
Any 2.12 and 2.11 not working for me... My computer and three others shows me message that they don't have drivers
I posted a query on their forum.
Heres their reply:
http://softick-forum.com/viewtopic.php?p=35#35
pewe said:
I posted a query on their forum.
Heres their reply:
http://softick-forum.com/viewtopic.php?p=35#35
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I'm a bit confused regarding their reply.
You asked a question about the Wizard and they replied saying they are waiting on delivery of HTC Universal to examine it better. I'm not sure what the Universal has to do with compatibilty for the Wizard as they are completely different devices with different hardware. (Mybe i'm wrong and the hardware components that Card Export uses is actually the same on both devices)
Puckster -
I noticed this on second look, and asked for clarification.
just want to inform everyone that there is a free alternative. it's similar to softick card export that it turns your device into a plug-and-play card reader. it's called wm5torage (yes, the number '5' is the letter 'S')
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=45411&highlight=wm5torage
it does not have the system tray icon that enables you to switch between activesync and export mode, but rather you open the app in your accessories folder and activate/deactivate it from there.
but hey, it's free and it works
Version 1.6
- Full compliance with USB Mass Storage Bootability Specification. Now booting PC from smartphone as USB stick should always properly work, provided your computer's BIOS is modern enough to properly USB-drive-boot. Checked it via booting FreeDOS and PuppyLinux from my 8310 - seem to work ok.
- Improved general compliance with USB Mass Storage protocol. Still not 100% compliant though, due to the built-in hardware driver limitations & bugs.
- Added command line switches to control utility "remotely", via scripting utils or batch files & shortcuts:
-a Activate mass storage mode
-d Deactivate mass storage mode
-q Quit
Switches can be combined, they will be executed in order. For example, "WM5torage -a -q" will launch utility, activate mass storage mode (if not active already), and quit after activation is completed.
more details see: http://www.modaco.com/WM5torage-t238545.html
Thanks zoki for the info. I use wm5torage alot - great program
For those who don't have a modaco login find attached below.
Thank you, meschle!!!
I really appreciate your help.
Awsome Utility! Thx!
When I run the link that came with this program, it will not let me activate and it says "Status: Can't open card."
My card is working just fine. What is the problem?
BTW, I have a Cingular 8125 running the origonal ROM.
isnt there a wm5 storage that is 1.7 thats what mine says. unless im worng. wait....no im right it says 1.7 here it is.
Latest version of the excellent Wm5torage 1.72 device to usb stick convertor - i have modified installer so that its suitable for PPC installation rather than smartphone.
mods are:
1. No setup.dll so no request to restart device (not required anyhow)
2. Installs shortcut to start menu\program files rather than start menu\accessories (thats a smartphone directory)
3. Installs straight to \program files\wm5torage rather than having a destination dialog.
excellent. does exactly as you say it should.
This program is one of those must haves. The USB-like storage was want enough, but with the boot facility it is godlike. As long as I have my cable with me I can boot to my puppylinux install wherever I am without the need to carry an extra USB key around.
Gotta love getting updates to EXCELLANT apps.
I agree, this is one of those absolutely-why-didn't-microsoft-include-this-awesome apps.
sry this may b a stupid question but what does he mean by full application unlock? does he mean the prog or the ppc?
This is some wicked software, now if I go anywhere who hasn't got activesync I can use my Vario as a USB stick!!!
Thanks Guys.
Very, very nice..
Want to make something cooler? Make a program that uses the devices camera through the USB to make it a sort of web cam....
dewild1 said:
Very, very nice..
Want to make something cooler? Make a program that uses the devices camera through the USB to make it a sort of web cam....
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That has already been made
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php
GldRush98 said:
dewild1 said:
Very, very nice..
Want to make something cooler? Make a program that uses the devices camera through the USB to make it a sort of web cam....
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That has already been made
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php
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yep coolcamera its a good program
meschle said:
Latest version of the excellent Wm5torage 1.72 device to usb stick convertor - i have modified installer so that its suitable for PPC installation rather than smartphone.
mods are:
1. No setup.dll so no request to restart device (not required anyhow)
2. Installs shortcut to start menu\program files rather than start menu\accessories (thats a smartphone directory)
3. Installs straight to \program files\wm5torage rather than having a destination dialog.
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Gave me some problems this version. Slow down my system like hell. InClose stopped working. Had to soft reset and then I unistalled it. Ver 1.3 worked fine, even with the extra accessory folder. Any information where I could find it? Thanks.
1.73 is out
Incompatibilities with some devices(started in 1.6x) should be fixed at this release.
what is it
sorry for the uneducated question: what doed this program do?
Read the first post in this thread...
I cant download it from modaco, it says file is reported as broken. Any chance somebody can attach 1.73 here? thanks
Dear All
I have 3 important questions
1- I have bought my shift from spain, and I can't use it since its in spanish, so i thought what if I format it all, can I install an english vista on? And how do I do it step by step. Will the Vista Home Premium work on the HTC shift, and after I install the vista premium on it, do I have to get the HTC drivers?
2- Does the shift have GPS, and if yes, which software is available to install on it. Is it possible to install IGO on the windows mobile side, and how do i do that?
3- I noticed that the wireless connection if I am not close to it, like for example i am away from 50 meters, I noticed that streaming media really becomes buggy. What could be the problem, and how can I solve it.
Best wishes
hyk
hykhleif said:
Dear All
I have 3 important questions
1- I have bought my shift from spain, and I can't use it since its in spanish, so i thought what if I format it all, can I install an english vista on? And how do I do it step by step. Will the Vista Home Premium work on the HTC shift, and after I install the vista premium on it, do I have to get the HTC drivers?
2- Does the shift have GPS, and if yes, which software is available to install on it. Is it possible to install IGO on the windows mobile side, and how do i do that?
3- I noticed that the wireless connection if I am not close to it, like for example i am away from 50 meters, I noticed that streaming media really becomes buggy. What could be the problem, and how can I solve it.
Best wishes
hyk
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1. You can install a fresh copy of windows vista using an external dvd drive. However, it might be easier to try to change the display language for the already installed edition of Vista. Here is a guide from microsoft on how to change the display language. If you choose to install a fresh copy you can download the HTC drivers from here.
2. The HTC shift has a built in GPS but the drivers for it is not embebbed in SnapVue. Read this thread for info on how to flash a custom ROM.
3. Have you tried using the "High performance" power setting in Vista?
deadnex said most,
the biggest problem with GPS Software is that the SD' Card wasnt enabled yet for the Windows Mobile side, some people used iGo software on it with tiny maps cause u have very few storage space until someone gets the SD-Card working !!
So if you like to use it as a Navi i would prefer to wait or get a Navi solution !
can I ask another question
So is it possible to install Windows Vista home Premium on the HTC, will I encounter any problems if I do with drivers and performance. And do I have to do a full format? If yes does this mean I will lose the recovery partition?
hykhleif said:
can I ask another question
So is it possible to install Windows Vista home Premium on the HTC, will I encounter any problems if I do with drivers and performance. And do I have to do a full format? If yes does this mean I will lose the recovery partition?
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Yes, it is possible to install Vista Home Premium on the Shift. All of the drivers are available from the HTC webpage so this should not cause any problems. You will need to format the primary partition to install Home Premium. The easiest way to do this is to boot from your Vista Home Premium DVD, and when you are about to choose the partition windows will install to - delete it and then add it again. The recovery partition is locked an will not be deleted if you format the primary partition. The performance should be the same with Home Premium.
hi everyone...I have a Fujitsu Siemens Pocket LOOX N100 that runs on wm5.I wonder if somebody knows a way to get it into service mode because I want to replace the GPS software that comes with the unit, not only because the maps are way out of date, but because the don't have a map for my country. I would like to install iGo because I have it on another GPS and I love it...
Thanks in advance...
Loox N100 does not run WM 5.1 but WinCE 5.0
To access the device you need to enable ActiveSync und the device.
I join two CAB files in order to enable or disable ActiveSync.
Just rename the file you need to MN6-update.cab and put in root of miniSD card (save original one first) and reset device.
After that you can access the device via ActiveSync and install whichever software you like.
If you want to enable ActiveSync and start on a clean desktop you should use the CAB file attached.
In there you have
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\init]
"Launch50"="explorer.exe"
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Sascha
first of all I want to thank you Sabo, I'm really looking forward to get back from my trip and test those cabs...
but first let me see if I got it wright:
1.the loox_n100_enable...zip are the files to enable/disable the activesync, but would I have access to the WM menus??I ask this because the N100 starts in a kiosk mode
2.the MN6_update.cab - is going to start the N100 in explorer mode not kiosk??
I have a Loox n110 running TT6 and I got all my hacking info from here . It's a very long thread going back 3 years but it has everything you need to know. I installed the iLooks desktop starting off with the Active Sync cab trick as mentioned to access WinCe.
Hope you find it useful.
hi..thank you very much guys for all the help...until now I wanted to sell the n100 but now I'm again very happyyyy, I can barelly wait to start experimenting...
Forgot to mention that with a Mini SD to Micro SD adapter I can run a 16gb memory card on it so you can really load it up - no wifi though.
d3nika said:
let me see if I got it wright:
1.the loox_n100_enable...zip are the files to enable/disable the activesync, but would I have access to the WM menus??I ask this because the N100 starts in a kiosk mode
2.the MN6_update.cab - is going to start the N100 in explorer mode not kiosk??
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1. No, just access via ActiveSync
2. Yes
d3nika said:
hi..thank you very much guys for all the help...until now I wanted to sell the n100 but now I'm again very happyyyy, I can barelly wait to start experimenting...
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Don't sell this fine piece of hardware.
Where els do you find a PND with removable battery which is this small and where you can disable static navigation in order to use it easily for geocaching or other things.
custardo01 said:
Forgot to mention that with a Mini SD to Micro SD adapter I can run a 16gb memory card on it so you can really load it up - no wifi though.
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I can only see the first 4 GB of a microSDHC card.
Do you have a driver in order to see the rest of the card?
Sascha
SaBo said:
I can only see the first 4 GB of a microSDHC card.
Do you have a driver in order to see the rest of the card?
Sascha
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My mistake sorry although the system recognises the capacity of the 16gb card when I actually browse the folders not all files are showing. I forgot this as I don't use this card usually in the Loox.
It does recognise all files on my 8gb microSDHC card, however. My built in driver is "SDHC_SC2410.dll". I haven't installed any other drivers myself.
Mine is the Loox n110 with the built in flash drive of 2gb using driver "FLASHDRV.dll". Not that it would affect the reading of the SDHC memory.
Hope that answers your question.
Hello all, I know it is a very very old topic !
But I found in my father's place this old Loox N100 piece of tech and I was trying to do some stuff with it.
I managed to access Windows CE 5 thanks to those CAB file provided about this topic.
But then I can't install or modify anything.
Can someone help me to update the maps of the GPS or install a more recent one please?
I have been searching for hours on internet but I can't find how to do. I don't understand the use of ActiveSync neither. My PC is running on Windows 11.
I tried to copy some exe or cab file to the Mini SD card, but when I want to install them from the device, I have an error "xxx is not a valid windows CE setup file"
Anybody could help me achieve something with this old tech?
Thanks a lot and sorry for the old post.
BTW: Since I used the CAB file above, I always boot on Windows CE first and also the USB connection to the PC doesn't open the SD Card anymore. I tried to use the "disable activesync" CAB file above, but it continues to boot on Windows CE and USB connection still not work.
Anyone with knowledge of this old tech can help me figure out a few things ?
At least how to revert it back to normal haha
Thanks
I flash this phone with a wrong image, and now only a black screen appear.
Is impossible to make any key combination to get to the "download screen" ?
If I try to connect it via ActiveSync, fail, nor with K3firstAid. The only thing I recognize is the Huawei PC COM port. Appears only slightly illuminating the display, and nothing more.
I pray all the masters of this kind of cell phone to tell me that there is salvation, and if so, let me explain the process the "resurrection". (excuse the Google translation)
Thanks in advance
If it's not a true HTC phone then there is nothing that can be done for it here.
No, not a real HTC, a Chinese copy of it. I've seen on this forum that many people have problems with these phones, so I thought that there is someone who will help me.
nboskic said:
No, not a real HTC, a Chinese copy of it. I've seen on this forum that many people have problems with these phones, so I thought that there is someone who will help me.
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My guess is that your fake HD2 uses a different bootloader than the real one. Most issues with the HD2 can be undone, so long as the bootloader is intact. Screw up the bootloader and your phone is done for. Also these ROMS are built for the HD2's hardware and drivers. Your phone may look like somewhat like an HD2, but the similarities stop there. Should have bought a real HD2.
Why you want to flash a fake HD2 with a genuine HD2 ROM in the first place is beyond me.......
nboskic said:
I flash this phone with a wrong image, and now only a black screen appear.
Is impossible to make any key combination to get to the "download screen" ?
If I try to connect it via ActiveSync, fail, nor with K3firstAid. The only thing I recognize is the Huawei PC COM port. Appears only slightly illuminating the display, and nothing more.
I pray all the masters of this kind of cell phone to tell me that there is salvation, and if so, let me explain the process the "resurrection". (excuse the Google translation)
Thanks in advance
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Could you upload a picture of the phone? + a picture of it inside?
I have not upgraded to the real HTC firmware, but with the wrong Chinese ROM, I accidentally made a flash from the model T5353, which does not comply, we reported the error at the 80% upgrade, is that I damaged the boot and communicate with the PC. Now I found the original ROM, all the tools we need to upgrade properly, but we need help to restore the PC communication, how to ActiveSync or any similar applications to recognize? Here are its hardware, you might be helpful:
· Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.5
· CPU: 520MHz Hisilicon-K3
· RAM: 256M, ROM: 256M, extend to 16GB max
· 4.3 inch touch screen, WVGA PX: 480 * 800
nboskic said:
I have not upgraded to the real HTC firmware, but with the wrong Chinese ROM, I accidentally made a flash from the model T5353, which does not comply, we reported the error at the 80% upgrade, is that I damaged the boot and communicate with the PC. Now I found the original ROM, all the tools we need to upgrade properly, but we need help to restore the PC communication, how to ActiveSync or any similar applications to recognize? Here are its hardware, you might be helpful:
· Operating system: Windows Mobile 6.5
· CPU: 520MHz Hisilicon-K3
· RAM: 256M, ROM: 256M, extend to 16GB max
· 4.3 inch touch screen, WVGA PX: 480 * 800
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You technically don't have an HD2, as the hardware in your phone is COMPLETELY different.
So if you're looking for a definitive answer here, you probably won't get one, as there's very little relation between your phone and the real HD2.
Your pretty much screwed. Only option is to jtag, or move on.
Hello,
Recently I made a wrong flash ROM, and then I managed to turn on the mobile. I'm desperate and I hope you can help. After I returned from service, he could not do anything, I tried something at home. Basically, when I connect to the PC via USB, recognize it as a "new device", then install the IDT, then my PC recognizes it as "Huawei USB COM 1.0, COM port 7. The problem is that it constantly resets, and so at times he appears in the "Device Manager" and loses again. When he somehow managed to stabilize the relationship with the PC, you probably could I make a flash ROM via IDT. The IDT recognizes it, even after it lost 3 seconds. Obviously not a hardware problem.
Thank you so much in advance
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Could you upload a picture of the phone? + a picture of it inside?
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There are pictures of my cell phone inside, and please if you know the pins for JTAG, mark them, perhaps it can solve the problem. Thank you very much
Hi me too using china clone HD2 same as your.
So i have use the method before you can copy the .bin file into a micro sd card and reboot your HD2 with below step.
1) switch off the phone.
2) format the Micro SD card to fat 32.
3) copy and paste the rom .bin into the card.
4) input the card into the phone.
5) hold volume key -and+ and switch on your phone.
6) i will start to boot into the SD card.
shawnsoc said:
Hi me too using china clone HD2 same as your.
So i have use the method before you can copy the .bin file into a micro sd card and reboot your HD2 with below step.
1) switch off the phone.
2) format the Micro SD card to fat 32.
3) copy and paste the rom .bin into the card.
4) input the card into the phone.
5) hold volume key -and+ and switch on your phone.
6) i will start to boot into the SD card.
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Can you tell me what the exact name of the *. bin file? I know of that way, but I failed.
nboskic said:
Can you tell me what the exact name of the *. bin file? I know of that way, but I failed.
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only hold green and red button(answer and disconnec button) and switch on the phone .the phone will restore factory setting without any bin or flash file .
Just buy another clone, OP. I dont think there's enough resource available (other than some xda china portal) to fix an HD2 knock off simply because they dont have the same hardware & software as official HTC ones.