Hello,
I really like this phone but there was something that was bothering me from day one. Is there anyway to download media/audio files DIRECTLY off the phone without the use of a computer? For example when my friend sends me an audio file as an attachment and I try to download it, it just opens and streams and if I leave the small app that it opens in it is gone. However, I want to be able to actually download the file and just listen to it offline in normal zune player. Is there any method/hack/homebrew todo this?
I have an LG Quantum unlocked
Thanks You!
Yes there is, look HERE, works for me. (Win7 64bit + WP7 HTC 7 Pro)
CP-Geek said:
Yes there is, look HERE, works for me. (Win7 64bit + WP7 HTC 7 Pro)
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is it supposed to show up as a mass storage now ? i did the trick and it doesnt ... havent restarted comp tho
Thanks CP Geek for your reply. I am aware of that trick and it is great! However, that wasn't exactly what I meant. I meant that I am browsing the internet on my phone and trying to download an audio file to my phone's "Music and Video" hub. In other words I want to be able to download online audio files without the use of a computer at all...
Any takers on this?
at the moment i dont think this is possible ive asked this same question myself with no luck. The file thats streaming is on the device somewhere
this may help u out
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/general-windows-phone-7-discussions/142164-how-download-mp3s-internet.html
now im hoping that with mango or a future update they let u download files through the browser on my windows mobile i download rar, mp3 and zip files all the time and update my library all on my phone on the go without a computer, i hate being tied down to having to use a computer
Yeah that's exactly what I wanted todo Deadwrong.
I checked the thread it looks like they have some progress. Its unfortunate though that they don't have a full solution yet. I was actually thinking of taking a different approach on the matter. If we look at the registry it appears that there are some keys that tell the phone how to deal with PDFs and how to open them. There should be something for telling the OS how to interact with audio files as well. I was wondering maybe it is possible to change that to something that instructs it to download to Music and Videos.
I would think if there's a way to buy music on the phone, then it'd just be a matter of knowing where on the phone to save the files and that would ope up a world of downloading or syncing possibilities outside of using the Zune software.
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Hi All,
Yesterday i purchased a new windows phone. Samsung Omnia W. It's amazing... The only problem is with the media transfer. For me i felt like ZUNE is complicated & very very slow. I am not able to transfer videos to my phone. Is there a way i can transfer the videos without ZUNE ? If not is there any easy way to transfer music/videos easily & fast. Please help me... Thanks to all in advance. Badly need experts help.
Thank you......
There are other ways but it is strongly not suggested. If you can't transfer it from the Zune desktop software then that means your videos are not compatible with Windows Phone.
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There are other ways but it is strongly not suggested. If you can't transfer it from the Zune desktop software then that means your videos are not compatible with Windows Phone.
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Hi... I found few videos which i was able to tranfer. ZUNE runs very very slow. Also a 175mb .avi file took almost 30-40mins to sync. If thats the case then it will be a nightmare everyday. Please some one help me....
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Hi... I found few videos which i was able to tranfer. ZUNE runs very very slow. Also a 175mb .avi file took almost 30-40mins to sync. If thats the case then it will be a nightmare everyday. Please some one help me....
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Are you sure Zune directly transferred it? Seems to me it was converting and THEN transferring it. That's might be the reason why it took so long. I use Vidcoder to convert my video files (blazing fast) and then sync them using Zune. The sync process is only a matter of 2 or 3 minutes.
Gautham R V said:
Hi... I found few videos which i was able to tranfer. ZUNE runs very very slow. Also a 175mb .avi file took almost 30-40mins to sync. If thats the case then it will be a nightmare everyday. Please some one help me....
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Actually your video files seems to be of higher resolution than WP supports.
You can either convert with other softwares and sync it ot leave the work to Zune for better conversion
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Are you sure Zune directly transferred it? Seems to me it was converting and THEN transferring it. That's might be the reason why it took so long. I use Vidcoder to convert my video files (blazing fast) and then sync them using Zune. The sync process is only a matter of 2 or 3 minutes.
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Hi... Can you provide me the link to download that convertor. So that i shall try it out. I tried searhing for it, but no luck.
nitin88g said:
Actually your video files seems to be of higher resolution than WP supports.
You can either convert with other softwares and sync it ot leave the work to Zune for better conversion
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Hi... Those were low resolution videos only. Still took its own time. Wish i has usb option to just transfer the files to the phone memory. I doubt WP supports usb on the go. Im pretty sure, it wont.
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Hi... Can you provide me the link to download that convertor. So that i shall try it out. I tried searhing for it, but no luck.
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Here you go.
And you should import and use the attached file as preset. Works like a charm.
Hey i am unsure as in what to do with the attached file. It will be great if you guide me through the steps. Please do mind me asking, do help me.
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Hey i am unsure as in what to do with the attached file. It will be great if you guide me through the steps. Please do mind me asking, do help me.
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No problem at all. Just unzip the attachment anywhere you like, then start vidcoder. In vidcoder you click "Tools" -> Import Preset... and choose the file you just extractet. It will automatically add itself to the list of presets (dropdown in the program window somewhere on the bottom). That's it. Now you can open any video file (or simply drag and drop it there) and it will be converted.
I HATE Zune!
I find it very painfull to use if you have a bunch of un-named songs its just useless.
I miss the days of just dragging and dropping the folders in explorer onto my phone in order to sync my files.
So I have access to the filesystem on my phone using Windows phone device manager, but I still cant locate where WP keeps, Music, pics or videos etc!...
Can someone please help me out.?
EDIT: Just found where it stored my songs and album art. Seems it wont help if I just copying my media into the filesystem Why can't it just have a file called, music, videos etc!!!!)
Jdixon85 said:
I HATE Zune!
I find it very painfull to use if you have a bunch of un-named songs its just useless.
I miss the days of just dragging and dropping the folders in explorer onto my phone in order to sync my files.
So I have access to the filesystem on my phone using Windows phone device manager, but I still cant locate where WP keeps, Music, pics or videos etc!...
Can someone please help me out.?
EDIT: Just found where it stored my songs and album art. Seems it wont help if I just copying my media into the filesystem Why can't it just have a file called, music, videos etc!!!!)
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Because Windows Phone sucks ass, trying to be like the iPhone. They figured that this way you wouldn't share music that you've downloaded with others so they can make more money; same reason you can't freaking send an audio file as an attachment or MMS. People on here are probably tired of hearing me say this but WM kicks WP ass by a long shot, this is why their sales suck.
"I find it very painfull to use if you have a bunch of un-named songs its just useless."
Consider that you are the problem, not zune. Go organize your music library, learn to use a computer, etc etc.
sinister1: WM sales weren't great either...
Why are there two WP haters spamming up this forum?
mmm, excuse me!
Check my previous posts! I am no spammer!
Maybe this forum would be a better place without "senior" members like you!
And as for me knowing how to use a computer.......the first computer I used was a commodore VIC-20, you probably dont even know what one of them is!
I have probably built more computer systems than you have had hot meals!
I will not stand for this personal attack! Certainly not from a senior member that should know better!
Does exist some way how to save mp3 to directly to zune, some hack ?
Thanks.
Sorry, what do you mean? Are you talking about a file you downloaded off the Internet using the phone directly, and you want to add it to the music library? No, not currently (though it might be possible later). Are you talking about a file you downloaded using a PC? Just add it to "My Music" or another folder that the Zune software monitors. It's kind of possible to save files into the phone directly (search for USB storage hack) but it's better to sync them using Zune.
I ment download directly to Zune.
Will someone hack it?
Your title is misleading. I thought you had a solution!
marek1 said:
I ment download directly to Zune.
Will someone hack it?
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Using almost the exact words, with almost no details to clarify what you are wanting does not help.
Try describing what you actually are asking for.
Use pictures if necessary.
Files are downloaded to either your phone or computer when you purchase songs.
Then you sync your phone with your computer and they are in both places.
What more are you asking for?
Are you asking for a program to run on your computer to get music that you purchase on your phone?
Are you asking for ways to get an mp3 of music from a Zune Pass? (this isn't a prirate site)
Are you asking for ways to put your music onto your SkyDrive and then get them from your computer?
We are not mind readers. You need to accurately describe your question, or expect no help.
I'm trying to transfer a file from my HTC Trophy (SparkW) to my computer (no internet connection). Unfortunately the DFT Bluetooth transfer isn't working (can't pair my phone with my computer at all for some reason). So, unless anyone has any other suggestions, the only solution I can think of is to paste the file into one of the picture folders that are seen on the computer in mass storage device mode. However, I can't seem to find those folders anywhere on my device...
Can anyone tell me where the photos are stored on the device or suggest another way to transfer a file?
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I'm trying to transfer a file from my HTC Trophy (SparkW) to my computer (no internet connection). Unfortunately the DFT Bluetooth transfer isn't working (can't pair my phone with my computer at all for some reason). So, unless anyone has any other suggestions, the only solution I can think of is to paste the file into one of the picture folders that are seen on the computer in mass storage device mode. However, I can't seem to find those folders anywhere on my device...
Can anyone tell me where the photos are stored on the device or suggest another way to transfer a file?
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Hmm, file access IS important microsoft ! Who knew ?
ohgood said:
Hmm, file access IS important microsoft ! Who knew ?
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Thanks...
jibgilmon said:
I'm trying to transfer a file from my HTC Trophy (SparkW) to my computer (no internet connection). Unfortunately the DFT Bluetooth transfer isn't working (can't pair my phone with my computer at all for some reason). So, unless anyone has any other suggestions, the only solution I can think of is to paste the file into one of the picture folders that are seen on the computer in mass storage device mode. However, I can't seem to find those folders anywhere on my device...
Can anyone tell me where the photos are stored on the device or suggest another way to transfer a file?
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Pictures can be found in MyDocuments/Zune/Content/
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A valid alternative (that's what I always do as I can't be bothered to launch ZUNE) is to use an app called "Pixfi for Dropbox" which allows me to upload multiple images to dropbox so they get synced to my PC.
EDIT: Nevermind, I saw the "no Internet connection" bit too late.
EDIT2: Windows Phone doesn't have mass storage. There's a hack available that will make it show as a media device but that requires the Zune Software to be installed. If you have the Zune software installed, you could simply use that, though.
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Thanks...
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Sorry, wasn't directed at you... just I've seen people needing to exchange files or contacts and no way to do it other than pen/paper because of the lack of file access.
Also,knew there was almost nothing we could do to help, and it irritated me.
Post up if you find a way.
Hello guys,
I m new on this forum. I m from Belgium so sorry for my english...
I own an htc 8x since 2 weeks and i love it. I m just a little bit disapointed about the battery and the lack of choice in the market....
I know that for windows phone 7 there is a way to root or jailbreak it. So i wonder if there is something like that for windows phone 8 ?
I don t like the fact to not have access to a file manager....
Thanks in advance for your answer
me toooo
nope
matula1977 said:
Hello guys,
I m new on this forum. I m from Belgium so sorry for my english...
I own an htc 8x since 2 weeks and i love it. I m just a little bit disapointed about the battery and the lack of choice in the market....
I know that for windows phone 7 there is a way to root or jailbreak it. So i wonder if there is something like that for windows phone 8 ?
I don t like the fact to not have access to a file manager....
Thanks in advance for your answer
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not yet. it'll come, but might be a while. yeah, the interop is annoying, but we'll get it eventually.
You really don't need a file explorer. Documents go to the Office hub. Photos go to the Photos hub. PDFs will go to the PDF Reader app (in the Store), and Music lives in the Music+Videos hub. If you want, you can use your free SkyDrive (skydrive.com, log in with your existing Microsoft account) to store whatever you like. You can then access that from the phone using the SkyDrive app in the Windows Phone Store.
Windows Phone does a great job of organizing your data for you. It is not like Android, and will take some getting used to. It is better than an iPhone, though, which restricts you even more, dumbing things down way too far, IMO.
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You really don't need a file explorer. Documents go to the Office hub. Photos go to the Photos hub. PDFs will go to the PDF Reader app (in the Store), and Music lives in the Music+Videos hub. If you want, you can use your free SkyDrive (skydrive.com, log in with your existing Microsoft account) to store whatever you like. You can then access that from the phone using the SkyDrive app in the Windows Phone Store.
Windows Phone does a great job of organizing your data for you. It is not like Android, and will take some getting used to. It is better than an iPhone, though, which restricts you even more, dumbing things down way too far, IMO.
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Windows Phone does a great job.. but nothing will ever do a better job than a user who knows what he's doing..
I personally find it extremely frustrating that I can't download a file from my email.. and store it somewhere to attach and send it off to someone else later.
If someone sends me a zip file and I want to store it on my phone.. how does that happen?!
Puff1911 said:
Windows Phone does a great job.. but nothing will ever do a better job than a user who knows what he's doing..
I personally find it extremely frustrating that I can't download a file from my email.. and store it somewhere to attach and send it off to someone else later.
If someone sends me a zip file and I want to store it on my phone.. how does that happen?!
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That is a valid point, for users that do actually know what they're doing. It would be nice if Windows Phone provided a sandboxed area to store any type of file, either downloaded via the browser or from an email. However, .zip files can be opened from an email and their contents saved to the phone (if a file type supported by either the built-in functions or an app). Those files can then be re-attached to a new email. You could also just forward the email to someone else, modifying the contents, if you want to send the entire .zip. There is an app in the Store alled Archiver that will open .rar, .gz, .tar, .7z, and .bz2 files and save them for later.
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That is a valid point, for users that do actually know what they're doing. It would be nice if Windows Phone provided a sandboxed area to store any type of file, either downloaded via the browser or from an email. However, .zip files can be opened from an email and their contents saved to the phone (if a file type supported by either the built-in functions or an app). Those files can then be re-attached to a new email. You could also just forward the email to someone else, modifying the contents, if you want to send the entire .zip. There is an app in the Store alled Archiver that will open .rar, .gz, .tar, .7z, and .bz2 files and save them for later.
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was just using the zip as a reference file.. but it could be anything..
They should really make an app that is a file explorer.
I don't have a WP phone, but I know there's NO WAY to root it or jailbreak. Root = ONLY Android. Jailbreak = ONLY Apple products.
AW: [Q] htc 8x root or jailbreak
I think they mean something similar to root or jailbreak,not exactly the same
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Sorry for my post :s i never speak about wares next time.
But the lumia 920 it's unlock ?
Search the market for "Here Drive" ...
Hi,
Can I ask how to install a .xap app to HTC 8X when you have downloaded from the web page market (pc).
There is no storage card inside the mobile market as the instruction are given from microsoft.