Guest sc0user_75 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 I just hooked up my VIII using the USB cable expecting the phone to show up on my Desktop. But nothing happened! Is it possible to use the phone a little bit like a USB Stick - whereby you can save and transfer files and music from one computer to another? I checked the USB options in Settings but couldn't find anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the_ape Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 I just hooked up my VIII using the USB cable expecting the phone to show up on my Desktop. But nothing happened! Is it possible to use the phone a little bit like a USB Stick - whereby you can save and transfer files and music from one computer to another? I checked the USB options in Settings but couldn't find anything. I would say RTFM... but no that harsh, just pull down Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 and you will be good to go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mandt Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 sc0user's on a Mac, so no AS, although he probably should have mentioned that! Softick card export works on the Kaiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sc0user_75 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Sorry lads. You're right, I should have mentioned the Mac thing! But I think I also was not clear about exactly what I meant... What I want to do is hook up the phone, via USB, to act simply as a USB Stick kinda storage device. So I can drag and drop files from numerous computers without the need for Active Sync... or Mac alternative software. This is possible on almost all new phones - Nokia, SE, Samsung etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil_UK Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Hi Sorry lads. You're right, I should have mentioned the Mac thing! But I think I also was not clear about exactly what I meant... What I want to do is hook up the phone, via USB, to act simply as a USB Stick kinda storage device. So I can drag and drop files from numerous computers without the need for Active Sync... or Mac alternative software. This is possible on almost all new phones - Nokia, SE, Samsung etc As far as I know this is not available on the Kaiser, you are write it is on a lot of phones, just not this one. Regards Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest burrzoo Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 (edited) Sorry lads. You're right, I should have mentioned the Mac thing! But I think I also was not clear about exactly what I meant... What I want to do is hook up the phone, via USB, to act simply as a USB Stick kinda storage device. So I can drag and drop files from numerous computers without the need for Active Sync... or Mac alternative software. This is possible on almost all new phones - Nokia, SE, Samsung etc It is possible but you need to purchase MarkSpaces "Missing Sync" for windows mobile (http://www.markspace.com/ ). I'm using it on my old PowerBook and it has a button to "mount" the device. Drag and Drop files works perfectly, just like any other USB dongle/storage device. Sometimes you just have to spend more money. This software syncs great with Entourage and SplashID etc. I really like it. ;) Edited October 6, 2007 by burrzoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jimbouk Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 I find it amazing that anyone can post that a WM device can't be used to transfer files between computers... With XP, use activesync, with Vista use WMDC and with Mac, use the Missing Sync. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sc0user_75 Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Burrzoo, I'm defo going to order missing sync. Just been a little lazy in downloading it :I But my main point was that IMO a device such as the Kaiser should not really need any further apps in order for it to act like a USB Stick. I go to many clients who will 100% not have anything like Active Sync or Missing Sync etc so I would not be able to hook up my phone to their computers as a USB Storage Device. Lesser technical phones even have this facility - so why not Kaiser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the_ape Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Burrzoo, I'm defo going to order missing sync. Just been a little lazy in downloading it :I But my main point was that IMO a device such as the Kaiser should not really need any further apps in order for it to act like a USB Stick. I go to many clients who will 100% not have anything like Active Sync or Missing Sync etc so I would not be able to hook up my phone to their computers as a USB Storage Device. Lesser technical phones even have this facility - so why not Kaiser? Wander over to http://www.modaco.com/downloads-file1702.html, grab a copy of the latest WM5Storage and you will be good to go.... There is a know issue with it and the Kaiser, so might be worth waiting for a new version (1.75 is the current version AFAIK). Worth looking on XDA-Developers as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sc0user_75 Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Thanks Ape for the link. I'll wait for the update. It seems only round the corner. PS I didnt know that Windows Mobile 5 stuff would work with WM6. I have some old stuff that may work on the VIII. I even have tomtom 5 (hopefully it works too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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