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Hi,
Wouldn't it be nice to connect a USB hard disk to your touch pro.
Copy files to it, play videos from it, etc.
Any one know if this has already been done?

joymike123 said:
Hi,
Wouldn't it be nice to connect a USB hard disk to your touch pro.
Copy files to it, play videos from it, etc.
Any one know if this has already been done?
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I do this everyday with my TPro, but not in the direct fashion you are referring to.
My TPro connects to both my office and home computers daily thru ActiveSync. Then I run EF-Commander (from EF Software) to access the SDHC card within the TPro. One side of the file manager is viewing the SD card's contents, the other side is viewing the desktop harddisk. EF-Commander is great at synchronizing between matching folders on two separate computers.
With a 16GB SDHC card in the TPro, I have oodles of data files related to my work, most of them are: MS-Word, MS-Excel, PDF's, JPG's. These are the one's that get synchronized.

Silly little question about opening and saving files in the 16 gb flash drive

Hi all,
Just a little question that might be very easy for some of you.
I bought a new Advantage X7510 a few days ago (price lowered to some 450 euros... that surely helped to make up my mind !). I am very happy with it, but I found some strange quirks.
Most obvious is: I put all my documents in some folders in the flash disk. I am able to reach them from the Explorer, and from there I can open them (let's say in Word or Excel). But when I try to save them, Word or Excel does not see any folder in the flash drive, so it is impossible to move them to another location, or to open any other file sitting in the flash drive, from inside those apps.
Has anyone faced this problem and, maybe found a solution or a workaround?
My X7510 has WM 6.1 in spanish, original ROM, CE 5.2.19217.
Thanks a lot

Now, I am answering to myself, because I was in the clouds last night when I wrote this.
I had forgotten something crucial concerning flash drives and cards, that is that only first level folders are recognized by the apps. So a file in a folder like Flash Disk\My Documents\Any subfolder\... will be found by the Explorer but not by Word or any other app.
Just another Windows Mobile curiosity...
So, moderator, please close this thread and send it to the bottom !

Actually it's not a silly question at all! A lot of people get caught out by this inability to see more than one subfolder level.
I think some of the file dialog changer programs can rectify the issue but I'm not sure.

locus solus said:
I had forgotten something crucial concerning flash drives and cards, that is that only first level folders are recognized by the apps. So a file in a folder like Flash Disk\My Documents\Any subfolder\... will be found by the Explorer but not by Word or any other app.
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Actually, I think it is a bug in Office Mobile (that Office Mibile applications can only see files in level-1 folders) and I am surprised it has not been fixed. Other applications see deeper level folders in flash drives and cards.

rsawoseyin said:
Actually, I think it is a bug in Office Mobile (that Office Mibile applications can only see files in level-1 folders) and I am surprised it has not been fixed. Other applications see deeper level folders in flash drives and cards.
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It is not a bug of Office Mobile.
Simply: the system utility to browse the "disks" for any files, which is provided by system (Windows Mobile) to apps works in this way. If any app uses this system utility, you have that problem. Many apps, not only Office, uses that utility, and all of them have this problem, But there are some apps (like Resco apps, in eg.) have their own utility to browse file storage, and those apps usualy have this solved much better.
That means, this issue is a bug of Windows Mobile, not of any particular app.

Cobra19710 said:
HI everybody anyone has the original 2 CD comes with the HTC ADVANTAGE X7510 if can anybody upload them for me please i need them urgently Sure English Version. Thanks in advanced.
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Hi, Mr. this is spam. We do not like people, who write the same question in each and every thread. I hope nobody will provide you any help untill you get your lesson.

Tadeusz said:
It is not a bug of Office Mobile.
Simply: the system utility to browse the "disks" for any files, which is provided by system (Windows Mobile) to apps works in this way. If any app uses this system utility, you have that problem. Many apps, not only Office, uses that utility, and all of them have this problem, But there are some apps (like Resco apps, in eg.) have their own utility to browse file storage, and those apps usualy have this solved much better.
That means, this issue is a bug of Windows Mobile, not of any particular app.
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Thanks for the education. Any idea if this WM bug is fixed in WM 6.5?

rsawoseyin said:
Thanks for the education. Any idea if this WM bug is fixed in WM 6.5?
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No idea. I haven't used it yet. Should ask Michy.

[Q] Is it possable to manually move documents to my phone ?

Is it me, or is downloading your documents from the "cloud" a pain in the a$$ half the time ?
I needed to move over 2 13 mb PDF files and 20 min later I still could not access them, I would get errors and I had no choice besides turning on Wi-FI to get the files to read. Even after they are downloaded (the PDF icon says "phone") I select it and get an error "Invalid file path" this is with Adobe's WP7 app.
Is it even possable, with the loads of hacks that is available for Windows Phone 7 to copy/sync documents (Word, Excel, PDF, etc) from a local computer to a Windows Phone 7 device and be able to access them from my phone ?
I know it was not possable a while ago but, now ? Is there any hacks to just have a drag and drop into a folder that syncs with my Phone (does anyone remember the old Breefcase ?) ?
Thanks !

its probably that the adobe reader doesn't support SkyDrive and needs an update. u can try emailing those PDF files to urself and then downloading them.

eric12341 said:
its probably that the adobe reader doesn't support SkyDrive and needs an update. u can try emailing those PDF files to urself and then downloading them.
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As that is possable, that didn't answer the question.
Is it possable NOW to sync documents with a PC at this time or is the only method "cloud"/email based ?

The Adobe Reader app is pretty buggy. Restart your phone and the app will work.

DavidinCT said:
Is it possable NOW to sync documents with a PC at this time or is the only method "cloud"/email based ?
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Nope. Cloud/email only
You can use this tool to get them onto your device, but Office won't recognise that they're on the device, so you won't be able to open them.

[Q] [HOW TO] Content transfer - Cross Platform

How do you get to transfer in the easiest way - songs from an android device to a fully unlocked Nokia Lumia 710?
also..
Where do the attachments in my hotmail get saved on my local phone storage? I have fully unlocked L710 and HTC Titan. Someone sent me a few clips attached to hotmail. I can play it from my email attachment but would like to find the folder where it is locally stored after download, and then be able to play the content from Zune. Is there any homebrew app for such file management? I have File Explorer, but don't know where these attachments can be found, then moved so that they are playable in Zune Hub.

this is a great question that I would also like to know the answer to. There has to be some way to mount the storage and manage it from a pc like you can with Android.

Skywalker134 said:
this is a great question that I would also like to know the answer to. There has to be some way to mount the storage and manage it from a pc like you can with Android.
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I did not really bother trying to find the answer. But someone who uses Android in my family tried to send me a few clips of music that I really really wanted to hear. Now ofcourse I have got it via bluetooth and that I can access. However, he sent a few more by email as my bluetooth transfer was slow. I had presumed I can find these songs in the same place. BUT nope!
However, here is my progress.
File explorer -> Applications data -> Volatile -> Email attachments -> go to each folder. Each folder represents one attachment.
So I was happy after posting this that I found where the attachments are.
However, when I copy and paste the same under my Zune contents, I cannot see it in my Zune Hub and cannot ofcourse play it from Zune hub!

Zune on the phone uses a database of media files. Merely moving your files under \My Documents\Zune\Content\* isn't going to help. The only way that I know of to add arbitrary files is to copy them to the PC, then sync them using the PC Zune software. Nobody has yet figured out how to do it more directly, although I'm sure it's possible.
Mounting the phone as USB Mass Storage is just not even vaguely likely to happen. The amount of driver writing and re-configuration that would be needed... I don't think you realize what you're asking for. There are deinitely options, though; for example, my Root Webserver app lets you browse the phone's filesystem (including uplodaing and downloading files) from your PC. You just have to use a web browser instead of a traditional file manager.

GoodDayToDie said:
Zune on the phone uses a database of media files. Merely moving your files under \My Documents\Zune\Content\* isn't going to help. The only way that I know of to add arbitrary files is to copy them to the PC, then sync them using the PC Zune software. Nobody has yet figured out how to do it more directly, although I'm sure it's possible.
Mounting the phone as USB Mass Storage is just not even vaguely likely to happen. The amount of driver writing and re-configuration that would be needed... I don't think you realize what you're asking for. There are deinitely options, though; for example, my Root Webserver app lets you browse the phone's filesystem (including uplodaing and downloading files) from your PC. You just have to use a web browser instead of a traditional file manager.
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That does add some light to the scenario! Thanks!
So does that mean that even though we do have homebrew file explorers, we cannot really control our attachments i.e. sandbox issue? I have realised in last two days that our file explorer functionally isn't same as those traditional WM6.5 or Android ones. Hence theoratically speaking yes we do have file explorer but not to its full functionality..which leads me to another question. So ideally what do you use your file explorer for?

Aside from aiding my research and testing my hacks, here are a few things I use file browsers for:
Copying ebook files (.MOBI and .PRC) to the Kindle directory.
Manually editing the Marketplace configuration files (for example, some downloads are even bigger than the 200 MB that Marketplace Config will allow you to specify).
Freeing up space on the phone's storage (deleting temprorary files of my choosing, rather than simply purging the whole phone).
Backing up application data to my PC.
Turning music files into ringtones/alarms/etc.
A number of these can currently be automated using apps, and there are others that could be more useful to other people, but that's what I've found to be useful.

Content Transfer
Well I have been in same situation , I went with wifi transfer option,caz its quite secured and helpful for content transfer, like you can use smartIO App, which is good op
drupad2drupad said:
How do you get to transfer in the easiest way - songs from an android device to a fully unlocked Nokia Lumia 710?
also..
Where do the attachments in my hotmail get saved on my local phone storage? I have fully unlocked L710 and HTC Titan. Someone sent me a few clips attached to hotmail. I can play it from my email attachment but would like to find the folder where it is locally stored after download, and then be able to play the content from Zune. Is there any homebrew app for such file management? I have File Explorer, but don't know where these attachments can be found, then moved so that they are playable in Zune Hub.
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Note 3 Tricks for File sharing from PC over WIFI

Its been a long time since I’m transferring files to my Note 3 and previous android phone from my PC over home network WiFi. My ultimate goal was to sync files from PC to my Note 3 locally automatically so that I will be always updated with latest docs.
But so far I’m unable find a best way to do a sync for all files. The one I got is use dropbox to store documents and then use Note 3 stock file manager Dropbox option to get docs files. But this stores all in internal memory, bad luck but no other option. Also Note 3’s this feature has limitation like it can only sync Docs, photos and videos, no other files formats like zip etc.
So here is a tricks I found which may help you in many ways:
I really dislike putting the cable on to transfer files so earlier to transfer files over home network wifi, I used Wifi FTP app to turn on FTP into Device and in windows create a add network location in my computer and once put the UID/Pass, transfer files into phone any time. But this can only write files into Internal memory, not external due to kitkat. Also if it’s a big file I have to copy them again from phone file manager to external memory. In my previous phone I could store large files directly to sd card the same way.
So I was looking for a more convenient way. What I don’t like I have to take the phone out each time to activate FTP and then transfer files. Many people suggested samba file sharing which require root access and it can share your phone into windows network and many other apps but I didn’t like any.
So I got an idea to use this FTP features in reverse way. If you’re using Windows you can easily create a shared folder as FTP server by using IIS manager (no extra software require and nothing will run in background to show your PC) So by this video instruction you will get how to share a folder as FTP server https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWpZkhXnhds even with your router’s help you can access it over internet.
After the IIS setup done you can share a single folder or an entire hard disk partition. After done on your PC, go to your phone stock file manager, at bellow just after the memory status there have a column with + sign folders, those are for shortcuts. Click in one and choose FTP shortcut. Give it a name and put all details from your PC. In password field put your PC account password and choose passive mode. After done tap to connect and you’re all done. Now you have a virtual storage memory. I shared a 100GB media Partition where I stores songs and videos and anytime when the PC is on I can copy files into external memory and can access all files on the phone. Also if you have high-speed wifi (300mbps or over) you can directly stream HD videos.
This way you can create multiple folders and multiple FTP and multiple shortcuts in your device for separate purpose. Also the advantage is you don’t need to share anything over windows network and so other PC can access your shared folders. Its completely different and secure way. Only people having your system local IP and your PC username and password only those can access those shared folder and files.
With this way you don’t need any separate apps on your device and PC as well. Still its not a auto sync wirelessly which is my primary requirements so if anyone have any idea on this please share.
I don’t have any instruction for Mac and Linux as I use only Windows but IIS like stuff should be available in all.

On another perspective I find really useful to send links, pages, images from my chrome browser to my phone. I use 2 extensions for this. One is Google Chrome to Phone Extension and the other is Mighty Text.

And if you hate the cables you can always use "ADB Wireless" . Just connect your pc & phone in same network and transfer your files over wifi.

Or use something like Samba File Sharing, which sets your Note 3 up as a network accessible storage device, so you just open a Window to it on your PC (or get any file sync software to use it as a network device, or set it up as a mapped drive if you like)
Andre

soumen.sam said:
...But this can only write files into Internal memory, not external due to kitkat. Also if it’s a big file I have to copy them again from phone file manager to external memory. In my previous phone I could store large files directly to sd card the same way.
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fix for extSdCard write on kitkat has been posted. Root is needed ot edit file but the fix is simply add one line to /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml
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name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="media_rw"/>
<group gid="media_rw"/> line needs to be added.

I'd use Smart Disc Mounter for easy access.
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dodoqq said:
And if you hate the cables you can always use "ADB Wireless" . Just connect your pc & phone in same network and transfer your files over wifi.
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It’s a good app. But it root access require, so no way….. then there is also apps like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nalic.app.wifishare&hl=en which is very small, less memory consumption and its works great. I’ve been using this since long. Just set FTP uid/pass once and easy use. But with this on kitkat no sd card writing. So the process goes like for large files :
Send file to internal memory > open phone file manager > copy that file to sd card.
And with the process I mentioned: open phone file explorer > browse files that you want to copy > copy to sd card.

andrewilley said:
Or use something like Samba File Sharing, which sets your Note 3 up as a network accessible storage device, so you just open a Window to it on your PC (or get any file sync software to use it as a network device, or set it up as a mapped drive if you like)
Andre
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I would love to use this app, but the issues was:
1) Personally I don’t like this apps UI and look and feel, it’s a small point though.
2) I use this in office too, so sharing the phone internal/external memory isn’t safe over windows network. I doubt this app could let it access by UN/Pass. I’ve never tried this app but knew about this since long. Be solve if one share a particular folder for transferring. But again the same scenario, copy and move in phone explorer.
( If anyone have security concerns like me, on my above mentioned method, you can use a separate windows login with difficult password, you can use a typical port like 9137 which itself work as password, as it will work only locally so no hacking concerns )
3) On kitkat, the same thing, no sdcard write permission. So again copy and move. As for large media files I and many people do not prefer to store them in phone memory.
4) If I could map the phone on PC then sync would be my best solution as I have to work with lots of documents. But this cant do the same for media files otherwise I’ve to store all in internal memory to sync them. Instead I use Dropbox and it works awesome.

idone said:
fix for extSdCard write on kitkat has been posted. Root is needed ot edit file but the fix is simply add one line to /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml
Code:
name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="media_rw"/>
<group gid="media_rw"/> line needs to be added.
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I saw this, but don’t want to root. I never did this in any phone so far, I feel the stock phone itself is good also warranty issues.

IzArsha said:
I'd use Smart Disc Mounter for easy access.
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I didn’t know about this app, I will try this. if this could mount like a drive then easily it could sync with PC. I will try it today.

IzArsha said:
I'd use Smart Disc Mounter for easy access.
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Just tried this, probably a nice app. Many installation requires on windows pc .Net framework + Smart Disk app on pc. But the free version only have internal memory option, external require a paid version. I’ve emailed the developer to confirm the paid version have the ability to write on Kitkat. If it does only then I will buy it.

Yeah it's amazing app and I have paid version and I can read/write Ext SD with it.
But if you don't have ExtSD fix applied (earlier you have mentioned you don't want to root) then there may be possibility that it may not work without fixing permission, It's kitkat issue not application problem.

soumen.sam said:
Just tried this, probably a nice app. Many installation requires on windows pc .Net framework + Smart Disk app on pc. But the free version only have internal memory option, external require a paid version. I’ve emailed the developer to confirm the paid version have the ability to write on Kitkat. If it does only then I will buy it.
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Just tried the paid version but no luck, this too cant write into external memory.

soumen.sam said:
Just tried the paid version but no luck, this too cant write into external memory.
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Yes it is absolutely a great app for me so that i can easy access my file work/home with 24/7 mounted on PC so that i can disconnect and connect it again. I installed this on my Note 3 KK i have no problem at all The reason why i recommended this app is it simple, secure fast rather than any wifi file transfer software (FTP) which need to open chrome, or type in ip address or what so ever.
Edit, Btw what do yo mean you cant write into external memory? Did you choose externel mmc option? Check Screenshot below

soumen.sam said:
Just tried the paid version but no luck, this too cant write into external memory.
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As said just previous to your msg, you needs fix.
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IzArsha said:
Yes it is absolutely a great app for me so that i can easy access my file work/home with 24/7 mounted on PC so that i can disconnect and connect it again. I installed this on my Note 3 KK i have no problem at all
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I agree its a great app and 1st i tried the free version and then the paid one, but except internal memory it still cant write on card. If no card right feature then no use for larger files. Also i dont know if this mounted all time and running background if it could cause battery draining.
If this could support sdcard write in future, I will need this 1st as I cant sync over network by FTP mount.
For now uninstalled it.

dr.ketan said:
As said just previous to your msg, you needs fix.
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Yes i saw that, I can sacrifice this feature but i dont want to root my device any how. If it void warranty it will void the warranty for hardware too. I've seen many users those used custom roms and later paid by themselves for hardware failure.

soumen.sam said:
Yes i saw that, I can sacrifice this feature but i dont want to root my device any how. If it void warranty it will void the warranty for hardware too. I've seen many users those used custom roms and later paid by themselves for hardware failure.
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Try Choose storage option. Check Screenshot

IzArsha said:
Try Choose storage option. Check Screenshot
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i tested it twice, 1st internal memory read and write, perfect. then unmount > select external memory > mount again > read data perfect but when writing it popups permission require. Tried again after disconnecting but no luck.
Also it has to click mount twice one in phone and again on PC, otherwise it doesnt connects.
Earlier I tried Samsung side sync but that doesnt work over wifi.

soumen.sam said:
i tested it twice, 1st internal memory read and write, perfect. then unmount > select external memory > mount again > read data perfect but when writing it popups permission require. Tried again after disconnecting but no luck.
Also it has to click mount twice one in phone and again on PC, otherwise it doesnt connects.
Earlier I tried Samsung side sync but that doesnt work over wifi.
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Okay then. Just uninstall and use your method. Should be easy for you.