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I have AT&T 8925, live in United States, Run on a Dutty Rom and pretty much everything else is simple. No serious tweaking or reg hacks.
So Today, I go into work, plug in my PDA, and no sync. It is charging via the USB, but not syncing to Activesync. I need Activesync, it has all my contacts, appointments, etc etc. In the process of trying to troubleshoot this problem I have wiped my phone clean.
I have tried it all;
clearing storage on phone
deleting activesync off PC (4.5) and reinstalling, multiple times
Used Microsfts Troubleshooting guide
I have installed Activesync on three different PC's and all wont recognize the phone, as if its not there, but it does charge. I also have tried 3 different USB cords.
I don't know what to do, I even stumped the HTC troubleshooting tech guy. I also am screwed since if I send this phone back to AT&T under warranty to get a new one they will see the Dutty ROM and that will void my warranty. I would reinstall the original Windows/AT&T shipped Rom, but I cant get the Activesync up or don't know how to get a PC to recognize my PDA.
So.........I beg and plead, lend your advice for as long as this thread goes (hoping its in the right place) I will try your ideas, theories, and what nots.
IT seems like it would just be something so simple......is it? Where is my Data Connection.....
Thank you fellow XDA members for your time and assistance.
~b
Do you get the "connecting" sound on the PC when you plug the device (same one you get when plugging any USB device)? If not I'd go for hardware fault on the phone's USB port... maybe one of the connector's solder points got ripped or whatever. That's if the port isn't fried altogether... Done anything special between the last time it worked and the first one it didn't?
This may be obvious...but did you restart your computer and hard reset your phone, then try? Im using vista and ive had no problems with any roms...so it just maybe a temporary problem.
Also test this while using the back USB ports, the front ports do not connect the same as the back ports do.
When my new Tilt's screen died an untimely death, I spent all day restoring all my goodies to the replacement Tilt. The next day, went to ActiveSync, and NOTHING! Charged, etc, but no connection. I did all the steps you tried and a few more.
Then, after wasting an entire evening, I found the solution!
Go to Connections>USB to PC, and uncheck 'Enable advanced network". Plug it and let 'er sync.
jlmwrite said:
When my new Tilt's screen died an untimely death, I spent all day restoring all my goodies to the replacement Tilt. The next day, went to ActiveSync, and NOTHING! Charged, etc, but no connection. I did all the steps you tried and a few more.
Then, after wasting an entire evening, I found the solution!
Go to Connections>USB to PC, and uncheck 'Enable advanced network". Plug it and let 'er sync.
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ahaha yea i thought graff had already checked the software so i didnt bother going into that
I suggest u try to search, there is a search option - type there something like "cannot conect to activesync" - there are milions of threads with this problem, unfortunately I dont know if there will be a solution for u. Just try that out and read.
This happened to me and I had to send my phone in to at&t. I know this probably wasn't what you wanted to hear. They sent me another phone and gave me 10 days from the day I received the new phone to send back the old. I also had the same rom as above I couldn't even flash it via sd card, so I sent it as was and haven't heard anything since. This was two months ago. The problem turned out to be with the mini usb port, it was warped like it got to hot or something. Maybe from using in car for gps I don't know. I hope this helps.
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As for searching........always someone has to say it, "why dont you try the search option" - my friend, I am a google allstar and beleive in the forum searching till you can no more then post theory. Now saying that, I am willing to bet the answer to my problem is buried within a post in some thread with some fabric of the entire XDA forum. Finding it though can be harder than removing bubblegum from buckwheats hair.
So I have tried a hard reset for the PDA and the restarted my PC, several times.
...no go
I knew something was wrong when I lost the "ding" every time I hooked up the PDA via USB to my computer.
I had tried the unchecking the Enable Advanced Network before but did again and reset the phone with hopes of glory today. No glory.
I feel I have lost the phone and am ready to move on. Its just so friggen hard since it charges. How can it charge, and not stream data! I fried just the right parts of the mini USB? Blasted! So so so so disappointing because I felt I really had it nailed this time with the perfect radio, ROM, Dialer, programs, software, it all.....well maybe not radio, but my receptions suck all the time anyways and I live in Charlotte NC, a major US city with great AT&T coverage.
Now.....I am still open to any ideas and creative thoughts......but how do I get a the original WM6 Shipped ROM back on the phone? If I cant get any PC to recognize my PC via USB? I am calling in the warranty people today and not speaking of my Dutty, but having a new phone shipped. I just hope not to see a nasty bill come one month or two.
Thanks so far, well done XDA forum friends,
~b
donroja said:
This happened to me and I had to send my phone in to at&t. I know this probably wasn't what you wanted to hear. They sent me another phone and gave me 10 days from the day I received the new phone to send back the old. I also had the same rom as above I couldn't even flash it via sd card, so I sent it as was and haven't heard anything since. This was two months ago. The problem turned out to be with the mini usb port, it was warped like it got to hot or something. Maybe from using in car for gps I don't know. I hope this helps.
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.....I am curious for you. Two months seems like your in the clear, but I hope not to jinx you. I have done the whole 10 days thing 6 times so far since the original purchase of my 8525 in August of 2007. Wasn't until the 5th time I complained and they offered me the 8925 as a replacement. The first five were all shipped back on time, with original ROM's and valid device malfunctions. Never have I been billed.....yet........
~b
graff40b said:
As for searching........always someone has to say it, "why dont you try the search option" - my friend, I am a google allstar and beleive in the forum searching till you can no more then post theory. Now saying that, I am willing to bet the answer to my problem is buried within a post in some thread with some fabric of the entire XDA forum. Finding it though can be harder than removing bubblegum from buckwheats hair.
So I have tried a hard reset for the PDA and the restarted my PC, several times.
...no go
I knew something was wrong when I lost the "ding" every time I hooked up the PDA via USB to my computer.
I had tried the unchecking the Enable Advanced Network before but did again and reset the phone with hopes of glory today. No glory.
I feel I have lost the phone and am ready to move on. Its just so friggen hard since it charges. How can it charge, and not stream data! I fried just the right parts of the mini USB? Blasted! So so so so disappointing because I felt I really had it nailed this time with the perfect radio, ROM, Dialer, programs, software, it all.....well maybe not radio, but my receptions suck all the time anyways and I live in Charlotte NC, a major US city with great AT&T coverage.
Now.....I am still open to any ideas and creative thoughts......but how do I get a the original WM6 Shipped ROM back on the phone? If I cant get any PC to recognize my PC via USB? I am calling in the warranty people today and not speaking of my Dutty, but having a new phone shipped. I just hope not to see a nasty bill come one month or two.
Thanks so far, well done XDA forum friends,
~b
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About the flashing original rom- u dont need a activesync for that, u can flash the rom via SDcard.
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About the flashing original rom- u dont need a activesync for that, u can flash the rom via SDcard.
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True, but forst I gotta get my mini back in the full size adapter then find a friend with a printer that accepts my scandisk so I can transfer the file over to it. Right now at work trying to save the file to the storage card via wifi. Shall be interesting to see if it works. Didnt on phone, said not enough mem.
Thanks for the suggestion, was so hooked on USB, forgot the other various aspects of the all great HTC.
~b
Related software for Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5
Java Runtime Environment 1.6.0.2 (updated) Java software allows you to run applications called "applets" that are written in the Java programming language. These applets allow
.NET Framework Version 3.0 The Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 is the new managed code programming model for Windows®. It combines the power of the
DirectX 9.0 Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications
ATI Catalyst Drivers The latest Windows XP drivers and software for the Radeon range of ATI graphics cards. Includes: * Catalyst XP Drivers
Thats just some of it, it is more to it. I use xp anyways. You mention reinstalling active sync but have you tried .NET Framework Version 3.0 ? If the device charge via usb I would suspect its software issues on youre pc. Could be bad version of some of the software aswell, try download again making sure its the latest and so on. Good luck
Edit: Why dont you back everything up and reflash from microsd and then see if it will connect. Should solve it.
raiisak said:
Related software for Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5
Java Runtime Environment 1.6.0.2 (updated) Java software allows you to run applications called "applets" that are written in the Java programming language. These applets allow
.NET Framework Version 3.0 The Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 is the new managed code programming model for Windows®. It combines the power of the
DirectX 9.0 Microsoft DirectX is a group of technologies designed to make Windows-based computers an ideal platform for running and displaying applications
ATI Catalyst Drivers The latest Windows XP drivers and software for the Radeon range of ATI graphics cards. Includes: * Catalyst XP Drivers
Thats just some of it, it is more to it. I use xp anyways. You mention reinstalling active sync but have you tried .NET Framework Version 3.0 ? If the device charge via usb I would suspect its software issues on youre pc. Could be bad version of some of the software aswell, try download again making sure its the latest and so on. Good luck
Edit: Why dont you back everything up and reflash from microsd and then see if it will connect. Should solve it.
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You are wise my friend. Thank you for the other software, I will try that. Funny thing about the PC, is I have tried three different PC's, all which it used to sync or try to sync with when I would just be charging. I would love to flash via SD card, but first I need the adapter for my computer, or track a friend down with a printer and correct slot. That might be done tonight. I am at work now trying to download the a rapidshare file of a shipped rom, free style, slow style, and prolly not going to work. But hey, its a learning experience.
Either way, my warranty is up in August, so I figure why not get one more nice new fresh 8925 before then. Ordered new one today, comes next week. I will still try and flash back to the shipped rom via SD tonight.
XDA and its members Rock, this is by far the most help I have ever received via my few threads.
~b
graff40b said:
You are wise my friend. Thank you for the other software, I will try that. Funny thing about the PC, is I have tried three different PC's, all which it used to sync or try to sync with when I would just be charging. I would love to flash via SD card, but first I need the adapter for my computer, or track a friend down with a printer and correct slot. That might be done tonight. I am at work now trying to download the a rapidshare file of a shipped rom, free style, slow style, and prolly not going to work. But hey, its a learning experience.
Either way, my warranty is up in August, so I figure why not get one more nice new fresh 8925 before then. Ordered new one today, comes next week. I will still try and flash back to the shipped rom via SD tonight.
XDA and its members Rock, this is by far the most help I have ever received via my few threads.
~b
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Post your results then.
Everybody knows that xda rulez.
My Tilt suddenly won't communicate over USB. It'll charge just fine (from both the wall charger and USB port on the computer).
This happens on two computers (XP & Vista) tested on 5 USB ports between the two and 3 different mini-USB cables (I know some devices used to be really picky about those).
Neither the phone nor Windows does anything to acknowledge they're connected. I've verified all the settings on both ends (ActiveSync USB connections are enabled, I've tried with USB advanced functionality both enabled and disabled, etc etc)
I've also hard-resetted. For what it's worth, I'm currently running L26 V9.
So ideally, is there some magical way to get my USB working?
If not...I need to get it in warranty returnable status. I can flash the original AT&T ROM using my microSD card, but I need some way of getting the original SPL back on there. Is there a way to JumpSPL using an SD card?
Any suggestions?
milas said:
My Tilt suddenly won't communicate over USB. It'll charge just fine (from both the wall charger and USB port on the computer).
This happens on two computers (XP & Vista) tested on 5 USB ports between the two and 3 different mini-USB cables (I know some devices used to be really picky about those).
Neither the phone nor Windows does anything to acknowledge they're connected. I've verified all the settings on both ends (ActiveSync USB connections are enabled, I've tried with USB advanced functionality both enabled and disabled, etc etc)
I've also hard-resetted. For what it's worth, I'm currently running L26 V9.
So ideally, is there some magical way to get my USB working?
If not...I need to get it in warranty returnable status. I can flash the original AT&T ROM using my microSD card, but I need some way of getting the original SPL back on there. Is there a way to JumpSPL using an SD card?
Any suggestions?
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Sounds like the USB port is bad...no magical fixes.
You're lucky you are still under warranty.
Just flash the original ROM, don't worry about the SPL version, they won't check it.
bengalih said:
Just flash the original ROM, don't worry about the SPL version, they won't check it.
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I mean...it's just pretty obvious because when you put it in bootloader mode it pops up and says "HardSPL" blah blah
Do they really just not even look?
same thing happened to me
Just today... I have posted thinking it was a bent pin but maybe it could be an update or something?
I was also wondering whether you can un supercid and change spls from a sd card.
All tilts are still within a year, right ?
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Just today... I have posted thinking it was a bent pin
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That's what I thought after reading the other USB port threads on the forum, but all my pins look okay.
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but maybe it could be an update or something?
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I would say so, but I only found out it wasn't working because I went to ActiveSync in preparation for an upgrade to L26 V10. It had been syncing on L26 V9 with no problems until it randomly stopped. Also note that it doesn't work in the bootloader.
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I was also wondering whether you can un supercid and change spls from a sd card.
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That's what I was hoping. However, for anyone else who finds this thread via search, I trudged through the entirety of the JumpSPL/HardSPL threads and there is currently no way to change SPLs without the use of USB on the Kaiser right now. It is apparently possible on the Hermes and older phones, which has caused some confusion.
yi3o8 said:
All tilts are still within a year, right ?
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Yup, they came out Sept/Oct 07. Guess I will go ahead and warranty exchange it.
one last thing...
Does anyone know if using the phone until the refurb comes is a good idea? They could easily see that it was used after you said it was broken. Also, I am assuming that to get a bad flash all you have to do is take your battery out while flashing. Can anyone confirm?
My Sprint Touch Diamond no longer connects with a PC via USB. It charges via USB without problem, but it doesn't connect for Activsync or file transfer.
2 questions:
1. I don't currently have the Sprint device insurance, but if I added it at $7/month, then filed the warranty issue, think it would get replaced?
2. I can still access my 4GB internal storage via Bluetooth. I have flashed my ROMs many times via USB, and was able to use the bootloader to reflash it back to the stock ROM that I had saved on my internal storage, in hopes that would fix my USB connectivity issues (it didn't). Do I dare flash my ROM again with a new one that I just copied over via Bluetooth?
Thanks in advance!
Tim
tcooper185 said:
My Sprint Touch Diamond no longer connects with a PC via USB. It charges via USB without problem, but it doesn't connect for Activsync or file transfer.
2 questions:
1. I don't currently have the Sprint device insurance, but if I added it at $7/month, then filed the warranty issue, think it would get replaced?
2. I can still access my 4GB internal storage via Bluetooth. I have flashed my ROMs many times via USB, and was able to use the bootloader to reflash it back to the stock ROM that I had saved on my internal storage, in hopes that would fix my USB connectivity issues (it didn't). Do I dare flash my ROM again with a new one that I just copied over via Bluetooth?
Thanks in advance!
Tim
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I am not with Sprint so cant answer that...
As long as you are confident that the file transfered over fine then it should be ok. Maybe try transferring the file over via WiFi, I would feel more comfortable doing that. I don't see any reason why either of these ways wouldn't work, how ever I don't like taking any risk wile flashing the last thing I need is a $200 paper weight.
Sounds to me that your problems are originating from the PC end not the Device. The reason being is that the devices charges via usb. Yes the device could still charge if the usb on the device is no good but its a lot easier to make sure there is nothing wrong on the PC side then diagnosing the usb connector on the device,
Follow-up for others who may have the same issue:
I can't get the Sprint insurance. Have to add it within 30 days (I think) of buying the device, and I bought it over a year ago on eBay.
I'm sure it's not a PC issues, as I'm not up to 8 different PCs (XP, Vista, and 7) and none of them recognize it, but they all charge it. Weird...
Just bought another one on eBay, so I may play with flashing it via a Bluetooth-transferred ROM. Then again, I'm sure someone could use the unscratched glass or other components of it on eBay...maybe.
tcooper185 said:
Follow-up for others who may have the same issue:
I can't get the Sprint insurance. Have to add it within 30 days (I think) of buying the device, and I bought it over a year ago on eBay.
I'm sure it's not a PC issues, as I'm not up to 8 different PCs (XP, Vista, and 7) and none of them recognize it, but they all charge it. Weird...
Just bought another one on eBay, so I may play with flashing it via a Bluetooth-transferred ROM. Then again, I'm sure someone could use the unscratched glass or other components of it on eBay...maybe.
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Did you try a different usb cord? How much are you looking to sell it for?
sync with diamond
I am also having a problem with active sync on a sprint diamond, flashed to cricket. I keep getting an error mes. "waiting for network" I have uninstalled and reinstalled the latest activesync several times, and I have changed usb cables and ports. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
Srry guys
Once i had the same prob which was pretty anoyin´ but in some cases u need 2 download
windows mobile/device center (if ur using windows vista/7
active sync (if youre using windows xp)
if those 2 wont work then u need 2 transfer via intrenal storage which is the easiest way (srry spelling failz) if none of these methods wont work then PM me
I bought a Captivate with rogers on 2.1 update 1 today and when I connected it to my PC it wasn't recognized, installed the drivers and it's still stubborn. I booted into Ubuntu 10.10 and still same problem! I can't stand it it's driving me crazy! there's no reason why it should be doing this but I can't make it work!!! Please someone help I am really desperate
There are several reasons this could be happening. A search will come up with all of them. For me, it was the USB port on the computer. It didn't like the remote ports. Once I plugged into one of the ports directly off the MB, works everytime.
You might never get it to work
I've been reading these posts and trying suggestions since I got my Captivate back in August. I still have not been successful in getting any kind of reliable connection between a computer and my phone. This is my second phone and I have tried 5 different computers. One of the computers was tried with Win XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Nothing seems to get me a reliable connection. I hope you have better luck. I get a wild hair every now and then and spend a few more pointless hours trying to make it work but to this point nothing is working. I've tried Kies, Kies mini, old drivers, new drivers, 32 bit drivers, 64 bit drivers, etc. NOTHING HAS WORKED. I've managed to be able to mount my drives and copy files occasionally but no kind of sync where anything is automated. Also I have found nothing that can get me any sort of contact or calendar sync with Outlook. My work prevents me from putting everything into Google mail and syncing that way so I'm just out of luck with a phone that ATT told me I could sync with Outlook. Maybe Froyo will fix this or else I have to wait my year until I'm eligible for an upgrade to get a phone that actually works properly (ie, non Samsung), although I have to wait for OTA Froyo since Kies won't be of any help in upgrading anything!
This is the best drivers i found to make it work on my Vista box.
http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-USB-Driver-for-Windows-x86.shtml
The USB drivers from Samsung's website seem to be pretty bogus.
If the ones from the link above don't work you can go here - and download the USB drivers for your OS there. I have tested both and they work great on my computers.
And... if your running Vista - IMO That is Issue #1
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And... if your running Vista - IMO That is Issue #1
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... That OS was never a issue for me.. i found the user using it is often the #1 issue
LOL I refused to run it. For some reason my systems refused to run it and I always ended up going back to XP.
Now with Windows 7 - I think Microshaft got it right (as close as they can) and its what Vista should have been to begin with
CatFan said:
I've been reading these posts and trying suggestions since I got my Captivate back in August. I still have not been successful in getting any kind of reliable connection between a computer and my phone. This is my second phone and I have tried 5 different computers. One of the computers was tried with Win XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Nothing seems to get me a reliable connection. I hope you have better luck. I get a wild hair every now and then and spend a few more pointless hours trying to make it work but to this point nothing is working. I've tried Kies, Kies mini, old drivers, new drivers, 32 bit drivers, 64 bit drivers, etc. NOTHING HAS WORKED. I've managed to be able to mount my drives and copy files occasionally but no kind of sync where anything is automated. Also I have found nothing that can get me any sort of contact or calendar sync with Outlook. My work prevents me from putting everything into Google mail and syncing that way so I'm just out of luck with a phone that ATT told me I could sync with Outlook. Maybe Froyo will fix this or else I have to wait my year until I'm eligible for an upgrade to get a phone that actually works properly (ie, non Samsung), although I have to wait for OTA Froyo since Kies won't be of any help in upgrading anything!
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This may seem obvious, but I didn't see it mentioned here. Do you have USB debugging checked? I remember having that issue back in July, when I was just a little noob
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This may seem obvious, but I didn't see it mentioned here. Do you have USB debugging checked? I remember having that issue back in July, when I was just a little noob
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Usb debug is only for adb to work. You can still mount/detect the phone without it. Windows should detect it as a usb mass storage .
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Usb debug is only for adb to work. You can still mount/detect the phone without it. Windows should detect it as a usb mass storage .
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but you can't sync with outlook with usb debugging on, which was the original problem.
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This may seem obvious, but I didn't see it mentioned here. Do you have USB debugging checked? I remember having that issue back in July, when I was just a little noob
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Thanks for the response. I've had debugging turned on and off. Neither seemed to make much difference. I did find one interesting thing the other day though. I uninstalled all Samsung software and drivers. Before I tried any kind of reload I used a registry cleaner to clear out any remnants. It seemed to act a lot differently when I reloaded things and I actually managed to sync my calendar and Contact List although not with Kies or any Samsung software. I used a program called MyPhoneExplorer. It takes a while to figure out but seems to work well if you have a decent phone-computer connection. It only worked once though and the next time I plugged back in there is no connection. There was a time when I was hopeful that Froyo would fix this but now I'm doubtful that the Captivate will ever get Froyo, at least from Samsung or AT&T.
I totally do not understand this phone when connecting to my PC. I am sooo sick of this thing not being recognized and trying to connect with Kies!!! I would run better odds playing Russian Roulette at being the big winner!! What other options do we have to get our phone to connect so we can load an unload our media. I dont have the space to load my whole library and wouldnt want to wait the years it would take to load it :|
I can't connect my Captivate to my Windows PC or Ubuntu through the USB cable that came with the device. I think it's the cable that's short circuited resulting in no connection so I will get a cable asap. My temp solution was an 8GB microSD but even now i tried rooting with the update.zip file and I had no luck I don't really care if my phone connects to the computer as long i have a microSD card reader and rom manager too bad for my 16GB memory but I can't even root! I hope they fix the update.zip file. This phone has killer hardware. It's such a shame how it's being brought down...
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I can't connect my Captivate to my Windows PC or Ubuntu through the USB cable that came with the device. I think it's the cable that's short circuited resulting in no connection so I will get a cable asap. My temp solution was an 8GB microSD but even now i tried rooting with the update.zip file and I had no luck I don't really care if my phone connects to the computer as long i have a microSD card reader and rom manager too bad for my 16GB memory but I can't even root! I hope they fix the update.zip file. This phone has killer hardware. It's such a shame how it's being brought down...
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Have you tried connecting to a USB port right off the MB? I know my remote USB ports would charge the phone but were flaky when trying to connect to my computer. Moving to the MB USB port fixed all my problems. Connects everytime now.
Well I only have a laptop and I tried all the ports...
If you truly think the USB cable is bad - then I would suggest going back to your retailer your purchased it from and get another one.
Also - if you want to ROOT your phone - you should still be able to. I would download the CLShortFuse's 1 Click Root application. Then you can copy the update.zip from inside that application's folder and copy it to your internal SDCard like you have been doing then flash as normal.
It will not include SU or Busybox I think though - or enable sideloading of applications. You will still need to d/l ROM Manager and get busybox that way.
I wouldn't recommend flashing ROMS to your phone until you can get it to recognize though. Please tell me you haven't installed kies? And I would go to the Q&A sticky - it has the 1-click root app as well as the USB drivers I recommend installing to have your phone recognized.
I install the usb drivers for xp and never had an issue with 2 home laptops and 2 work laptops. Wife's windows 7 machine i did not even have to install drivers and it recognized it without issue. Make sure you are using the cable that came with the phone as i have had issues with other micro usb cords that did not come with the phone.
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It will not include SU or Busybox I think though - or enable sideloading of applications. You will still need to d/l ROM Manager and get busybox that way.
I wouldn't recommend flashing ROMS to your phone until you can get it to recognize though. Please tell me you haven't installed kies? And I would go to the Q&A sticky - it has the 1-click root app as well as the USB drivers I recommend installing to have your phone recognized.
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I tried the USB drivers you posted on another PC and USB cable and it worked like a charm!
Thanks alot!
If all you want to do is copy media you can get by without Kies I believe. All you should need is a proper driver setup for your computer. Once drivers are loaded and recognizing the phone all that should be left is to mount the drives on the phone. Just be sure to have the phone in "Mass Storage" mode instead of "Kies" mode. I can't get Kies to work for me but from what I understand the only real benefit of that is for doing upgrades, I might be wrong though since it doesn't work at all for me.
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I can't get Kies to work for me but from what I understand the only real benefit of that is for doing upgrades, I might be wrong though since it doesn't work at all for me.
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Exactly I've read on Engadget that 2.2 finally came to Canada but kies won't work for me either all I want is to root my god damn phone on 2.1 update 1 to get the gingerbread ROM from supercurio as soon as it's stable but I can't even root
This is my first windows phone (with an exception of an hd2), I've owned over 50 android phones, needless to say that I am extra lost switching to windows 7.5. I was wondering if it's just me or if theres something up with WiFi, my signal seems to be very weak if I get one at all and it wont connect. Also I'm a swype user, is there something similar I can download? And if I download from my computer, can I download .apk's?
Also is there a way in the notification area, to tell if I'm constantly connected to wifi so I'm not using mobile data?
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This is my first windows phone (with an exception of an hd2), I've owned over 50 android phones, needless to say that I am extra lost switching to windows 7.5. I was wondering if it's just me or if theres something up with WiFi, my signal seems to be very weak if I get one at all and it wont connect. Also I'm a swype user, is there something similar I can download? And if I download from my computer, can I download .apk's?
Also is there a way in the notification area, to tell if I'm constantly connected to wifi so I'm not using mobile data?
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Just realized I posted in the wrong section, if someone can move it. Sorry about that, running on no sleep lol.
Nickdroid86 said:
This is my first windows phone (with an exception of an hd2), I've owned over 50 android phones, needless to say that I am extra lost switching to windows 7.5. I was wondering if it's just me or if theres something up with WiFi, my signal seems to be very weak if I get one at all and it wont connect. Also I'm a swype user, is there something similar I can download? And if I download from my computer, can I download .apk's?
Also is there a way in the notification area, to tell if I'm constantly connected to wifi so I'm not using mobile data?
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In the marketplace there's an app called Slydr, that is based on the same principals as swype. I don't use it so I couldn't tell you if it's nearly as accurate as swype.
As far as WiFi, mine has excellent strength, it will pick up WiFi networks from quite some distances. Far superior to my TP2 and my wife's android device... I'm writing this now sitting in my driveway connected to my WiFi network. Your signal reduction could be due to the OS and radio version that your device is running. To change your radio though you would have to unlock your device or root it as know in android and then you can flash a custom rom and radio.
The other thing with wp7 is that when your device is in sleep mode or once you lock the screen it disconnect from the WiFi network and once the device is awakened it will instantly reconnect to the WiFi network. There is an app in the marketplace called Keep Alive that keeps you connected even when it's in sleep mode.
In the notification bar there is a WiFi symbol that kind of looks like a tornado and when it's lit bright indicates that it's connected. These are some XAP's you can install for WiFi status - DS Super Tool, Quick Launch and Folders Creator and then pin them to the start screen.
There are no APK's for wp7, if you unlock your device you can then install XAP's or homebrew apps through the devices IE. XAP's can be found in the the Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking section under wp7 Development and Hacking and wp7 Software Development. There are also homebrew marketplaces, Devstore 8 and WP Bazaar. Both can be installed to the device as an XAP.
If you go to - Settings - About - more, this will give you the devices information, OS, Firware, Bootloader, Radio and so on.
If your interested in unlocking your device and flashing a custom rom and or radio take a look at Shadows tutorial on downgrading SPL, Flashing XSPL and installing roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1295068
That was a ton of great info!! I appreciate it big time. Any recommendations on radios and roms? Just want to stay somewhat stock, even if it's a new WP version.
I also noticed I can't update or download half the apps without wifi. That really stinks.
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There's alot of great custom roms available. My personal favorite is Deepshining. The current version is running on OS WP 7.8 which isn't even released yet. It has some nice features and a new start screen where you can customize the tile sizes. If your looking to stay more towards stock I would look through the HD7 Development and Hacking section and look at some of the roms and see which one would suit you the best. The cool thing is if you unlock your device and install HSPL its super easy to flash another rom... Download and extract the rom, put the device in bootloader mode connect to your PC and flash away. I would look at Deepshining, Nextgen +, Intrinsic, Dynamics 7, and Ansar's 8835 roms. Some roms have a suggested Radio to go with it. I use Radio 565.09.25a_22.45.50.21u
If you go into Settings - About - More and post back the info from that screen we can get an idea of where your device is at on the OS and if it needs to be updated.
Yeah there is definitely a limitation on downloading larger files and it requiring WiFi. If you end up unlocking your device there is an XAP called Marketplace Configuration and one of the features allows you to set and increase the download size without WiFi.
OS version 7.10.8107.79
Firmware rev 2250.21.51202.531
hardware rev 0002
radio software 5.71.09.02a_22.51.50.21U
radio hardware A.12.0.D4
Bootloader version 5.12.2250.0(135916)
Chip SOC version 2.2.5.0
I've been seeing a lot of the deepshining name, If it's stable I'd probably like to go with that route. If I flash that, is a newer/better radio included?
Am I suppose to downgrade my bootloader using the y-connector or goldcard trick, since I have 5.12.2250.0 bootloader?
I don't have any of the cables and stuff :\
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Am I suppose to downgrade my bootloader using the y-connector or goldcard trick, since I have 5.12.2250.0 bootloader?
I don't have any of the cables and stuff :\
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OK... You have a TMobile HD7 with bootloader 5.xxx.
Yep you have to use the goldcard/ Y cable method to downgrade your SPL to at or below 3.xxx, (which is required to install RSPL/HSPL) then install RSPL/HSPL and then flash a custom rom.
The goldcard/ Ycable method is very easy... You can either make the Y cable or purchase one online at like Amazon for $5. You also need a 1gb or 2gb SD card (larger SD cards work but need to be partitioned) and a card reader.
Download the goldcard tool and goldcard image from here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597837
Download and extract this rom to a new folder on your desktop -
http://www.filefactory.com/file/cc8...9.25a_22.45.50.21_Signed_SCHUBERT_RELEASE.exe
Extract the RUU_signed.nbh and rename it to SCHUIMG.nbh. Wipe the SD card and format it to FAT32, put the SCHUIMG.nbh on the SD card and run the goldcard tool, select and patch the goldcard image. Make the Y cable connections with the card reader and power plug, enter the device into USB host mode and connect it to the Y cable and the flash process will begin....pretty easy.
I just started trying this link: http://techglimpse.com/index.php/install-custom-rom-htc-hd7-windows-phone.php I assume it's not going to work? I keep getting error 226. I really don't want to go out and buy a cable.
I think I may just wait for the official lol. Can I still upgrade the radio to get a better WiFi signal without going all out?
Also is there a way to always show the status bar or symbols. And how do I get my emails to show the thumbnails? ,it says they don't download for my safety or whatever.
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Anyone? Also now my web pages aren't loading properly.. I'm thinking of going back to Android lol, any help would be great.
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Anyone? Also now my web pages aren't loading properly.. I'm thinking of going back to Android lol, any help would be great.
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I would look into a replacement if at all possible. I have my HD7 on its way soon. I am glad I have my Razor too lol just in case haha
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I'd be happy with it if it just had android version of Facebook and maybe a better browser. I noticed most of the stuff you need to buy.
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So I can't download any apps unless its through the market or if I unlock it?
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Nickdroid86 said:
So I can't download any apps unless its through the market or if I unlock it?
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Yes that is correct.
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let me share my experience
My HD7 can only sustain at most 2 days. One day, I suddenly found that If I turn on the fly mode, my HD7 can sustain 10days!! wow. It's such an amazing long time for me. So I think the SIM card may eat up large of the battery life. Then I change a latest version of SIM card, my HD7 seems to sustain longer...
I hope my experience maybe helpful
hello
I just got my HTC hd7 how do I install a custom rom on it. Which of d rom is more advice able n can I get a step by step installation process.