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[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] xpcomputers:
I remember reading a warning somewhere about large memory cards being the target of scams recently on ebay and disreputable shops. Apparently they give you a 2GB version but have hacked it to report 4GB. If you copy up to 2GB to it, it will all work fine. As soon as you copy over 2GB to it, then it starts losing existing stored data. You can test for this, by copying a say 3 different 1GB files (with a known MD5 hash) onto the card together. Then you copy them back off again. You check the MD5 hashes at the end. If they match their original hashes, then you know they were correctly copied on and back off again. This means your card isn't a fake!

This obviously clouds the issue a bit, because although there are genuine cards shipping, there might be some fakes on the rounds too.

Clearly, if some cards work with wizards and some don't (SDHC?), then it gets muddier still. And then you could be unlucky and get one that is a dud!

If your cards doesn't work properly, is it a fake? Is it incompatible? Is it just a dud? Or is it a broken Wizard!!!

I would recommend buying only from reputable sources, to eliminate as many problems as you can. If you then get problems or a dud, then they at least should refund you.

For the record, the places I would normally buy from here in the UK, aren't listing 4Gb MiniSD cards yet.

www.7dayshop.co.uk

www.svp.co.uk

Both sites have very god prices and also have excellent customer reviews, so you can check what others make of the cards on sale. (e.g... SVP have some that have a 2 out of 10 rating! People were sending them back! Seems SVP got a dodgy batch... but SVP themselves are good and reliable, so you can see the negative/positive reviews of an item up front anyway, but also they swap without any quibble.)

Anyway, I'm happy with my high speed 2GB I bought last year... for now!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] Cynagen:
I'm back after 2 months of owning my 4gb card, and no problems whatsoever. It seems after looking over the list of posts, that people are buying from all sorts of OTHER places, than the 3 that I listed with working cards. I got mine from the ebay link I posted, and it's still working fine, not a problem, 0 hiccups. Sure it might be a bit slow, but hey, I want 4gb so I can convert my movies down and watch them while I sit on the bus for an hour to go anywhere.

Now, as far as linking to retails where you have purchased, that's great, thank you for informing the public of where not to buy, but be sure to note next to the link [Non-functional] or [SDHC] or [DOA], depending on your case. I will elaborate further. (I want this list to be as INFORMATIVE as possible so we can enjoy our expensive peices of hardware to their fullest.)

[Non-Functional] ([NF] for short): When you've received a card that will work in other devices including other phones, but will not work in yours for some reason after some effort of trying. Links with this label should be bought from with caution, and return address packaging ready.

[SDHC]: You've received a card originally NOT marked to be SDHC anywhere on the site, and have had to make return/replacement. If replacement with nonHC, please note that.

[DOA]: These are our worst fears, a card that will not function properly in ANY device, with ANY readily available adapter. These are cards that will not read out fully (4gb free, technically 3.7-3.9gb free), or do not read out at all.

If we can keep this post informative, we can keep this post useful. If it's a discussion about a card you do not have working, please look for another thread to post in. I was hoping to keep this to a list of retailers.

Now for those of you looking for tips on how to get these behemoth cards working here's a step-by-step.

Once you've gotten your 4gb card, insert it to your computer's SD card (through adapter) or miniSD slot, and FORMAT IT to FAT32 512byte clusters. The cluster size is the natural one, but if it's selectable, choose it.

Then attempt to write and then read a relatively large file (movies work great). This will confirm the I/O is working perfectly.

After both of these steps are completed/confirmed, write an audio file you know you can use on your phone to the card, and plug it in. Soft Reset your phone, this will ensure the card is mounted properly into the filesystem.

If you fail at any step, start over from step 1. If it fails to read in your phone after passing the computer-connected tests, try in other phones, this will help determine if you have a [NonFunc] or need to try changing out the equipment you're using to format and test the card.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] typan:
Slow?

Cynagen (or anyone with a working 4GB card): Can you give me any idea of how slow the 4GB card is? Does it load media (MP3, Movies) slowly? Would it be unable to run a GPS program (i.e. TomTom) due to it's slowness? I'm not sure how slow you mean.

Thanks in advance.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] MethodMan:
Cynagen, can you tell me the first five digits of your s/n? It can be found on the box or the label under the battery. It starts with "HTxxx".

Was your minisd card listed as having 133X speed? The ebay seller you linked has described this feature on some of the minisd cards he's selling.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] mgk:
Right, and they're going for $34 + shipping with Buy it Now. The other ones that DON'T claim to be 133X speed end up selling for between 99 cents and $35 + shipping fees.

I'm also very interested to know which one Cynagen purchased.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] MethodMan:
They still share the same model number for the memory card.

So far the only 4GB minisd cards I've seen on ebay are the following (w/speed rating):

U-tek (66x)

SDSDM-4086 (133x)*(link from Cynagen) No manufacturer listed

Topram (120x)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] Dommo:
I have Topram stuff, 4gb, £32 from ebay, works fine in everything BUT my xda mini s :(

Is recognised for about, 10 seconds in the file explorer, after being formatted with windows (main pc, not mobile), inserted, soft reset of phone, it doesn't show up in the memory card bit, and after the 10 secs it goes again.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] MethodMan:
What is the first three number of your s/n? You can find it on the label under the battery and it starts as "HTxxx".
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] Dommo:
HT547

Sorry for being so "noob"ish, I know how annoying questions like this can be!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] MethodMan:
Ok that explains why your 4gb minisd card isn't working for you. There seems to be a hardware revision problem and if your serial number is HT604 and lower then you won't be able to use the high capacity minisd cards.

You can read all about it at this thread. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=293943

Not sure if this is 100% verified but so far all indications are pointing to changes in hardware versions.

Try the following before you give up:

Format the card using only your xda mini s.

Format as FAT32 using 512k sectors.

If that still doesn't work, divide it into two 2gb partitions and see if your xda recognizes it.

Some other members here had to do a soft reset after inserting their memory card in order to see it.

Good luck and let us know of the results.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] Dommo:
How do I format using the phone? (bearing in mind it doesn't show up anywhere)

Formatting with my laptop in an adaptor, 512k sectors etc, still not working, and I've tried this many times, followed by soft resets, still no dice :(

And I'm too dumb to know how to partition it? Any tips would be appreciated :)

Thanks for your advice so far.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] tommhnyc:
Shipping to/in USA

ok guys, one more question, do i need to update my software etc to run 4GB miniSD? I'm using T-mobile MDA (USA),ROM: 1.8.10.2 WWE(12/10/05).

i read many post about this card and can someone please post a link to the store where s/he bought her/his a working 4GB miniSD card and ship it without any problems to/in USA?

Thank you guys.

Great forum, great knowledge.

Edit:

I'm sorry i didn't followed this link . Just a question if it's gonna work with my ROM and software?

Thanks,

Tom
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] brot:
mobymemory and that stuff is rly expensive; try one of these:

http://cgi.ebay.de/TOPRAM-4G-4GB-mi...94549797QQcategoryZ118260QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

original, works 101%! i give a screen later ..

grtz
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] farrusete:
wrong move

Hi there,

ive just received a 4gb sd card from mobymemory and my Qtek 9100 (wizard) doesn't recognize it. I tried to start wm5storage in order to format it from the PC but I've formatted "TrueFFS / DiskOnChip M-System.."

Now I'm not able to re-install any ROM... tried to reset it pushing communications and voice recorder at the same time and it displays the "press send to restore factory default, other keys to quit" but no usb connection is stablished with the PC.

I've got (or I had it before formatting) the PDAMobiz_Wizard_WM6_G3_V.5_by_Hong ROM installed

Is there any way of rebirth this almost-brick wizard?

Thank you in advance
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] farrusete:
Thank you mfrazzz:

Just pressed camera button while turnning it on and entered boot mode

Thanks
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] MethodMan:
Maybe you didn't format your MiniSD card correctly. Do a search of the forums on formatting it to FAT32/512k sectors. Failing that, it could be possible your slot is dirty or physically damaged. Try a lower capacity card like 1GB or a 512KB card.

brot, What is the first three numbers of your s/n? You can find it on the label under the battery and it starts as "HTxxx" or "SZxxx".
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] NetHead:
Bought a 4GB card off of eBay a few weeks ago. So far, it's killed itself twice. Will try formatting settings suggested above to see if my data stays this time.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] bbobeckyj:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=297324

hi all, I'm trying to compile a list of working cards and peoples serial numbers and retailers with no discussion, just the simple facts. in the above thread, please take a couple minutes to post :)

thanks
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] farrusete:
How do you FAT32/512k format it? I cant do that from winxp... it just allows me to make a FAT32 format and it's not recognized by my Wizard.

Thx
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] NetHead:
Well, nevermind.

My 4GB has died at least four more times (twice today!). Tried formatting with the settings suggested (FAT32; 512), but that still didn't stop the corruption. I've since given up and gone back to my trusty PQI 1GB card.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] chiloco:
I have the same problem. my O2 is before HTC 5xx cant remember exactly. I bought a topram 4gb recently (been using kingston 2gb without a problem whatsoever) and my PPC cant recognised it at all..

I sthere anything that i can do?? How can i format the minisd using PPC when they do not recognise it???

I have tried reformat it using PC and everything..

Are there anything else i can do??

my 2gb mini sd is full, i just need to do extra research before dumping the 4gb minisd and buying a new 2gb Kingston mini sd..

Help :(
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] MethodMan:
Unfortunately I don't think there's anything you can do. Your Wizard is an earlier version that just can't access the higher capacity MiniSD cards.

Did you purchase your Wizard from your wireless provider? My only suggestion is to return your Wizard for a newer version. Bring along your 4GB MiniSD and show them that a newer Wizard can access this card just fine while your own unit fails.

Just make sure the replacement Wizard they give you has a serial # that starts at HT606 or higher.

If you don't get another unit, then just stick with 2GB MiniSD's.

I blame except HTC for this.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] Cynagen:
Hey MethodMan, sorry for taking a month to reply, but I just have been out and about a lot or working from home. Anyways, in reply, I have an HT626, and the card was listed as full-speed, but I think it has to do with the wizard's shortcomings on the CPU (I'm using the HP iPaq 2420 (400Mhz) as a reference since that's what I had before this.) On my PC through the miniSD->SD adapter thingy, I get full speed, 133x, so whenever I'm just putting something on that's small, i use WM5Storage to enable the USB transfer and do it that way, but when i'm putting music or movies on the card, i do it through the adapter on my monitor's SD card slot so it'll take much less time.

Anyways, as far as the other questions go about "does it slow down the media playback", I'm not 100% sure how to guage this because I have no basis for comparison, but I can however tell you the kinds of media, the applications i'm using and the settings in the apps and the details of the media being played back, so here goes.

As far as video is concerned. I use PocketDIVX to encode everything i want to put over onto my phone. I make sure the screen's max resolution is set as the max for the video (it will properly adjust widescreen instead of stretching it like some other applications, ew), and use a bitrate of no higher than 224kbps, and an audio bitrate no higher than 128kbps MP3. When using these settings, some of even the most action-packed movies work fine. I'm using the media player that comes with SuperROM v1.1 (I think TCMCP) with roughly default settings. (I turn on equilizer and volume limiters, and the harddrive preload options with the default 12mb buffer you'll understand why further on.)

As far as music is concerned, it shouldn't be a concern considering the information I just provided on the video portion (it's a capible phone when using that media player.)

Now... to make better light on this media accessing situation, I would like to point out that it does take considerably longer to start applications from the SD than the memory, also, media access times are longer, about 5 seconds for video to preload into RAM on the harddrive mode buffering since it takes much longer (7sec+) without it, don't ask me why.

Now, as far as posting links is concerned, nobody has used the format of [SDHC] [DOA] etc. I mentioned that I would like to keep this post informative and while it has, it's been a bit sloppy. Not harping, just wanna see this thread live on and continue to support and be worth something to newbies and oldies alike.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] carlosdude1991:
as a warning, people on other forums over the internet have reported that there are some fake cards out there that rip people off...

they sell cards saying that they have 4gb but instead it is just a 2gb, hacked someway to say its 4gb!

some cards never even work!

others may work for about a month, then break after that!

my opinion is, stop giving away your money, ans top believeing all the liars that say that their card does work!

and if you want a 4GB card, wait until some wonderful hack comes around and enables SDHC on the wizzard (like it did for treo 650).... and then only buy from reputable stores like newegg, and trusted names like sandisk !

why do you think trusted companies never make "hacked 4GB" cards????

Why are they releasing real 4GB cards in SDHC format?

BECAUSE THE 4GB normal SD CARDS DONT EXIST!!!!!!!!

there is always the choice of buying 2 2GB cards!

ohh, and no initianion towards a flame war.... i just don't like to see naive people get ripped off.... also, don't believe every single word i say, the same way you don't believe every single thing other people say, just take into account my OPINION when buying one of thoes non-SDHC 4GB cards.....

If you got your non-SDHC mini card to work great for you, but that's what i think, i would never buy any card from any unknown brand.

new to XDA, and already in love!!!!!!!!!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] chiloco:
this post look familiar...

4gb minisd do not exist??? dude, reads around please..
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] carlosdude1991:
well i mean you wont see any reputable company putting those cards out because they fall out of the standardization of the SD cards. that is why i believe you shouldn't take the risk of buying them :-D

besides i dont think it will be too long before companies start releasing SDHC cell phones
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] chiloco:
Agree with you, currently i used my 4gb minisd as a thumb drive hehe.. use it with the reader.. still useful..
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] bbobeckyj:
they're probably only making 4gb sdhc cards because they cost more to buy.

it's the same as companies not releasing newer/wm6 roms for old devices - you have to buy newer hardware and new accessories, which makes them more money.

secondly they're so cheap now that it's probably not cost effective anyway.

my 4gb card was £17 didn't require any formatting and still works perfectly a month after first use
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] carlosdude1991:
Then your one of the lucky ones :-D
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] W.O.P.R:
I guess you can throw me into that "lucky" group as well then. I just picked up a 4gb card on eBay and it works perfectly for me. I did multiple reboots just to make sure since others said they had problems after the first time they put one in. It's a generic card, no label as to who manufactured it but who cares as long as it works.

Might want to check with the seller of the auction to see if he\she has any more.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...MEWN:IT&viewitem=&item=280101210908&rd=1&rd=1

I have zero stake in this seller. I just wanted to share my experience.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] MethodMan:
Did you format this card in any special way?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] W.O.P.R:
Nope. Pulled it out of the envelope it was sent to me in and popped it in my Wizard. I use BatteryStatus to show all stats and immediatley it popped up the size of the card.

As a test this morning I transferred alost 3gb of music and pics to the card and it fit, plus all the apps I already put on. I was going to format it but with it working I don't see a need. I may eventually but right now I am going to ride it out.

When I am ready to, what is everyone using for a more accurate format?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Accessories] W.O.P.R:
Memory Status Screenshot

Here is a screenshot with just my apps on the card. I will post another with all of the data I put on shortly.

Update:

2nd pic is with 600 some odd mb of data. Mostly music files for ring tones.
[General Questions and Answers] karbi4:
Hi,

I've just flashed my XPERIA T with NeoWave rom from this topic:

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-t-v/t-development/rom-neowave-t2877997

And I've experienced 2 problems:

The biggest one is that after I plug in my headphones sound is still comming out from build in speaker. Tried few others headphones with the same result. Problem did not occured on stock firmware.

Second problem is more related to mentioned rom. After installing a 1.2 version my XPERIA T stucked on system loading screen. I've installed a 1.1 version and then installed 1.2 version but it didn't solved my problem.

Thanks for any advices.

Regards
[General Questions and Answers] karbi4:
Hi,

I've reflashed my device and installed every rome step by step up to 1.2. And after that operation my XPERIA was able tu run on 1.2 patch and headphones was up and running again :) Now my main problem is that I can't send and receive MMS messages while data transfer is disabled - I need to be connected to internet to download a MMS message.
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[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrollercoasters:
The note 4 will be my first phone that I order before it's even out. So this is my first time I'll have to not root my phone.. obviously once I'm rooted I can use titanium back up, but if there's not a root method right away, what should I back up my data on? I've tried the built in back up, but it never backs up my data for my apps. So is there a titanium like back up for non rooted users?
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryanalan82:
Ummm, there will probably be root the night it comes out, or at the most a couple days. What I've always done on launch day phones is play around with the OS as is. Than when root came, put everything how I actually want it to be. But this will be my first Samsung phone of any kind, so I might just play around with TW for a few weeks and than make my mind up. Just my take on it.
[Sprint  Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrollercoasters:
TW roms are a lot better than the stock TW imo stock TW sux
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acsivrikaya:
Hi,

I have Samsung galaxy s4. My operator is Turkcell in Turkey.

I bought 2 gb internet for a month but my internet speed 0.10 Mbps.

No problem from my operator. I think problem is on my phone.

What can i do for 7.2 Mbps internet speed?

Thanks.

I wrote from Turkey on mobile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] darick12:
OK, so after I upgraded to 4.4, my battery life started to suck. I've waited this long hoping for an update from T-Mobile, but nothing.

Usually after I unplug the phone from the charger, within a minute or two, the battery goes down 2 percent.

I really need help I tried a complete factory reset and wiping the cache partition but not luck.

Any suggestions are welcome, idk if these screenshots will help, hut here ya go:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] PanchoPlanet:
No screenshot visible. ?

If running stock try connecting to Kies on computer.

Pp.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] darick12:
Sorry about the screenshots. I realized they were broken but I was heading into class.

I'm new here, so I'm not allowed to post links atm.

When I look under battery settings, it says in i have 3 hrs and 7 mins left. My battery is sitting at 81 percent.

I downloaded Battery Doctor, and it says I have 16 hrs and 30 minutes left.

I have no idea what is wrong, I'll try using kies.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] darick12:
Here are the screenshots.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Muffycheeks:
Is your phone rooted or stock?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] darick12:
Stock.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Muffycheeks:
Your problem is the Kernel and since you're stock you cant' change it. Sooo....... you'll have to wait on Samsung and T-Mobile to change it for you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MyNarwhalBacon:
It could be a bad battery. The easy way to check is to put the battery on a flat surface and try to spin it. If it makes a couple rotations it's bad. Even if it doesn't spin it could still be bad. How long ago did you buy the phone? Do you have any other battery's? Could you let the phone run though it's natural course and then give us a battery screenshot? I recommend the Gsam battery app because it gives more information.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] p2s246:
I have a similar problem. Battery goes down by 2-5 % few mins after I disconnect from the charger. However mine is ATT and it was running stock but I think its the batter if you are heavy user. Because my phone still runs for like 12-15 hrs in a single charge. I just rooted my phone and installing tweaked 3.9 so lets see if it does any trick I will let you know.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3] MyNarwhalBacon:
When I worked for Sprint Samsung devices would often have bad battery life after an update. A full wipe was always recommended.