Has anyone tried this as a potential workaround? VirtualBox certainly lets your VM see and use USB devices from the host system, and it feels like an easier solution than the nasty-looking Vista workarounds thanks to Mobile Device Centre.
Thoughts?
I have no issues flashing my Tilt using WMDC on Vista Business. But I did use Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 (freeware) running XP to flash my Wizard because the RUU flash utilities would run "strange" on Vista. Virtual PC allows direct USB access from disk images.
Haven't tried that. What problems are you having?
I have flashed two tilt phones multiple times using vista and have had no problems whatsoever. Sometimes I have to connect and reconnect it a couple times for it to sync properly, but that's a widespread problem I have seen.
Maybe I'm misunderstanding in that case - the only details I managed to find involved messing about with drivers to create some horrible cross-breed of Activesync and WMDC - somthing I can do, but would rather not.
This was all rather old information however, so is it possible to complete the whole flashing process (installing SPL etc) on a 'virgin' copy of Vista? If not, I think I'd probably prefer to try a VM given NotATreoFan's positive experiance with it.
dperren said:
Maybe I'm misunderstanding in that case - the only details I managed to find involved messing about with drivers to create some horrible cross-breed of Activesync and WMDC - somthing I can do, but would rather not.
This was all rather old information however, so is it possible to complete the whole flashing process (installing SPL etc) on a 'virgin' copy of Vista? If not, I think I'd probably prefer to try a VM given NotATreoFan's positive experiance with it.
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The RUU ROM Update Utility used for flashing all Kaiser ROMs will run native in Vista without making any modifications to WMDC.
That being said, WMDC runs a subprocess that is used to sync with WM2003 and earlier devices, and on rare occasions (happened to me 1 time out of 100+ flashes), you may get a warning from Vista that the WM2003 service has stopped working. Do not worry, it will not affect your flash.
Vista Ultimate
Using vista ultimate I had to do the driver update which is really a painless process. After that it works perfect.
update driver
Just how do you update your driver.
Thanks
NWO said:
Just how do you update your driver.
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http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=27
I followed this method.
i think with the latest wmdc you dont need to do that update driver thing. dont take my word for it though.
The driver hassle is 'old news' and no longer necessary with the latest wmdc. Just runs the ruu 'out of the box' nowadays.
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http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=27
I followed this method.
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I think that only works on Vista x86
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Hi, i just upgraded my os to Windows Vista and came across a slight problem when trying to add programs to my Kaiser. The problem is that i was trying to install two different programs to my phone but they are not in cab form. They are windows installers, so when i try to run them they insist that you have activesync. But as you all know Windows Vista does not use activesync it uses windows mobile device center, and any time i run them it just says something like "activesync is not installed" or "not running". I have done several searches and tried two programs that i thought might help. These were "universal extractor" and "exe2cab", but none worked. If anyone knows how to get these .exe installers to work with Vista or how to get them in cab form please let me know. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
you should have windows sync center, and device center too.
assuming your with vista business/ultimate
heres a nice tutorial http://www.simplehelp.net/2007/11/22/how-to-sync-your-windows-mobile-device-to-a-windows-vista-pc/
Hey guys.
How do I install 6.5 on my i780? Guide, anyone?
Few other questions:
-Is it stable enough to use?
-What will happens to my files and programmes?
-Is it fully supported by my phone?
Thanks
You can find how to flash on this forum in i780's threads, basically you need an xp pc, mirage, modem drivers and activesync.
-It's stable except for a mouse bug (when you move the cursor a little square appears on the screen)
-Flashing the device you'll lose everything (except for the files stored in the micosd card) but you can backup sms, calls, contacts etc (no files and no installed programs) with a software called pimbackup
-Yeah but it has the mouse bug (for me it's terrible, but maybe you can live with it)
Ah I see. I'll go look for the stuff and give it a try.
Also.. I heard something about bricking your device? Does this occur often?
Mouse bug shouldn't annoy me that much, since I use the D-pad function.
Thanks for the info
EDIT: I'm using Windows 7, but I can also switch to XP. I have the Activesync program for Windows 7, so would it work?
thanks too
The flashing program (mirage) only works under xp (there are some ways to use it on vista but i suggest you to use xp, i flash from a virtual machine under win7 x64 without problems).
Bricking the device is possible, someone bricked his device and some others people didn't. I hope you're not in the 1st group. This doesn't happens really often but the risk of bricking exists.
i m using samsung i750 How do I install 6.5 on my i750? Guide, anyone?
im facing the problem when i connect mobile via sync it shows error ''can not exute repllog.exe''plz help me.
thx.
I have a question about whether or not it is possible to use my roommate's windows vista laptop and activesync to install HardSPL to my Tilt 2 and then after to sync it with my snow leopard mac with missing sync and flash ROMs via the SDcard method?
Essentially my worry is whether or not setting the phone up and installing hardSPL on a windows computer will format the device for windows preventing it from being synced with my Mac.
An example of this would be an ipod/iphone, if you sync the device with one operating system, windows or osx, it needs to be reformatted to sync with the other system, thus erasing all the data on the device.
Follow up question: Would this reformatting, if it is indeed what occurs, get rid of the HardSPL installed on the device?
Thank you in advance for your responses, this board has answered many of my questions and i look forward to being an active memeber of the community!
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I have a question about whether or not it is possible to use my roommate's windows vista laptop and activesync to install HardSPL to my Tilt 2 and then after to sync it with my snow leopard mac with missing sync and flash ROMs via the SDcard method?
Essentially my worry is whether or not setting the phone up and installing hardSPL on a windows computer will format the device for windows preventing it from being synced with my Mac.
An example of this would be an ipod/iphone, if you sync the device with one operating system, windows or osx, it needs to be reformatted to sync with the other system, thus erasing all the data on the device.
Follow up question: Would this reformatting, if it is indeed what occurs, get rid of the HardSPL installed on the device?
Thank you in advance for your responses, this board has answered many of my questions and i look forward to being an active memeber of the community!
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I do all that with my Tilt , so there is no reason to believe that you will not be able to do that with the Tilt 2.
I sync all the time with Windows XP on the Windows side of my Intel iMac and also sync on the OSX side of my iMac with MissingSync. No data loss or reformatting issues ever.
I don't know if Missing sync is compatible with Snow Leopard yet, you may want to check.
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thank you for your help! I'll check the compatiblitly of the program I decide to use for syncing on my mac. Do you use missingsync or do you have another program similar to it you could recommend?
SOLVED: I uninstalled it in the computer's Device Manager, removed the device, reinstalled it, scanned for hardware changes, and it now works. Sorry for the bother to all of you. This might be helpful to the 'simpler' website members [Like ME! ] so I am leaving it here.
I have a Sprint TouchPro 2 with OEM 6.1 os. I have two laptops. Both are running Windows 7. One version is 'professional' the other is 'ultimate'. Both are 32 bit systems. Both have synchronized with this phone as recently as 2 weeks ago with no problems.
My phone syncronizes fine on the Windows 7 Professional computer through WMDC. HOWEVER, I then plug it into my Windows 7 Ultimate computer and WMDC can't find the device. It searches forever and then says [in red] ERROR where it said 'Searching' or 'Connected' before. I have run all the same updates on the computers from Microsoft. the only difference in software I can think of is that I used the Ultimate computer to install the .NET 3.5 compact program onto the phone, and now it doesn't work.
I'll try to remove the .NET from the Windows 7 Ultimate computer, but do I need it installed on THIS computer to keep it installed on my phone?
Can anyone think of any other possible problems?
I don't think it's the phone, as it works on the Professional computer, just not on the Ultimate one. The settings are the same [all checked and allowing connections in bluetooth in both: the settings are all the same].
I just can't get the Ultimate to recognize that the phone is plugged in.
UPDATE:
When I checked in the device manager, it stated that: "Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19)"
Does anyone have any suggestions on where specifically to look? Thanks!
same problem here.
I have windows 7 ultimate 64bit and WMDC 6.1.6965.0
krentzis said:
same problem here.
I have windows 7 ultimate 64bit and WMDC 6.1.6965.0
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Follow the steps in the first line where I showed how I fixed this. If this didn't/doesn't work for you, then I've got nuttin. Good Luck!
krentzis said:
same problem here.
I have windows 7 ultimate 64bit and WMDC 6.1.6965.0
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make sure you let windows update find the appropriate drivers for the phone... after that you should be in business
Hi everyone! I recently switched from a Pre 2 to an HTC Trophy. I love WP7 but I have a few problems. Before I tell you about them I will tell you I have installed the Mango beta onto my device. (BTW I'm on Verizon) Now onto my issues.
* I am running Ubuntu. I have Zune installed in a Windows XP emulator. For some reason the entire computer (Ubuntu and Windows XP) don't recognize the phone when connected via USB. The device just charges.
* I am a big music buff and I NEED MUSIC ON MY DEVICE. As I have said, I run Ubuntu, how am I supposed to do this?
* I would love to use all those fun programs to edit the registry on the device to change the color schemes (because I hate the colors that come pre installed) but I run Ubuntu. I'm sure I could do it via emulator but how come my phone is not recognized?
* Please tell me why my phone isn't recognized.
Thankyou for all help in advance and I am really really really happy to be a part of this community. I used to be a member on XDA back in my Android days and I'm psyched to be back. Please help me with my problems
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Hi everyone! I recently switched from a Pre 2 to an HTC Trophy. I love WP7 but I have a few problems. Before I tell you about them I will tell you I have installed the Mango beta onto my device. (BTW I'm on Verizon) Now onto my issues.
* I am running Ubuntu. I have Zune installed in a Windows XP emulator. For some reason the entire computer (Ubuntu and Windows XP) don't recognize the phone when connected via USB. The device just charges.
* I am a big music buff and I NEED MUSIC ON MY DEVICE. As I have said, I run Ubuntu, how am I supposed to do this?
* I would love to use all those fun programs to edit the registry on the device to change the color schemes (because I hate the colors that come pre installed) but I run Ubuntu. I'm sure I could do it via emulator but how come my phone is not recognized?
* Please tell me why my phone isn't recognized.
Thankyou for all help in advance and I am really really really happy to be a part of this community. I used to be a member on XDA back in my Android days and I'm psyched to be back. Please help me with my problems
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You could try to setup Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 in a virtual machine on your system. That should work.
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You could try to setup Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 in a virtual machine on your system. That should work.
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Thanks for the reply, however, I already stated I'm running Windows XP in VirtualBox. When I run lsusb in Linux terminal one of the USB devices is Microsoft and when I unplug the device and run the command again it disappears. So it seems Ubuntu knows its there but since it has no mass storage capabilities it does not display it on the desktop. This still doesn't explain why Windows XP cannot see it because I have USB connections settings checked in VirtualBox.
I think it is a Windows XP problème... Windows 7 does a better job in recognizing devices.
XP is Just to old
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Thanks for the reply, however, I already stated I'm running Windows XP in VirtualBox. When I run lsusb in Linux terminal one of the USB devices is Microsoft and when I unplug the device and run the command again it disappears. So it seems Ubuntu knows its there but since it has no mass storage capabilities it does not display it on the desktop. This still doesn't explain why Windows XP cannot see it because I have USB connections settings checked in VirtualBox.
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You stated that you use an emulator. I really recommend using VM Ware. I never had any issues with USB devices or anything else on it. Since I never used VirtualBox I can't explicitly help you with it though, sorry.
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You stated that you use an emulator. I really recommend using VM Ware. I never had any issues with USB devices or anything else on it. Since I never used VirtualBox I can't explicitly help you with it though, sorry.
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Αnd in addition to that dont use XP ...
Use Windows 7 or Vista ...XP its not working for me....
Ok so now Windows XP sees the device as "Windows Phone 7" but Zune still won't detect it no matter what I do. Any ideas?
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Ok so now Windows XP sees the device as "Windows Phone 7" but Zune still won't detect it no matter what I do. Any ideas?
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XP is going to continue to be a bad choice... What version of ZUNE are you running?
Sent from my SGH-i917 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
if you using Zune 4.7 try updating to Zune 4.8 and check if your mobile is getting detected.