Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
RNDIS Vs. Win CE Host serial driver
If you are using Windows Mobile Device to sync with office PC, laptop, desktop at home and have problems connecting, simply change connection type on device to disable advanced network functionality. This applies to all Windows Mobile Based devices which supports RNDIS and Win CE host serial connection. The advantage of using RNDIS (advanced network functionality) is that the data sync rate is 3 times faster than using Win CE serial connection. To disable advanced network functionality follow the steps below:
Start- Settings - Connections - USB to PC - uncheck the box for enable advanced network functionality and press Ok to save settings. This will resolve all connectivity issues with ActiveSync or WMDC.
RNDIS (Remote Network Driver Interface Specification) : Uses the TCP/IP Connection, where system acquires an IP address from Device and registers device as a External Network adapter. If you are running security applications such as Mcafee, Symantec, Zone alarm etc your system will encounter issues connecting with ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center. Easy way to fix is to uncheck the box so device uses older Win CE serial type connection.
Number of devices running Windows Mobile Professional have these settings available and you can change it. But there are certain Smart Phone devices that only support RNDIS connection. Moto Q, BJ I, BJ II and few others only support RNDIS connection. If you are having issues with these devices use alternate method to sync such as Bluetooth Serial connection over ActiveSync and WMDC.
Start- Settings - Connections - USB to PC - uncheck the box for enable advanced network functionality and press Ok to save settings. This will resolve all connectivity issues with ActiveSync or WMDC.
RNDIS (Remote Network Driver Interface Specification) : Uses the TCP/IP Connection, where system acquires an IP address from Device and registers device as a External Network adapter. If you are running security applications such as Mcafee, Symantec, Zone alarm etc your system will encounter issues connecting with ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center. Easy way to fix is to uncheck the box so device uses older Win CE serial type connection.
Number of devices running Windows Mobile Professional have these settings available and you can change it. But there are certain Smart Phone devices that only support RNDIS connection. Moto Q, BJ I, BJ II and few others only support RNDIS connection. If you are having issues with these devices use alternate method to sync such as Bluetooth Serial connection over ActiveSync and WMDC.
Omnia My Storage Memory Shows Dismounted
Everyone who has ran into this problem can use the following method to fix their internal 8GB memory showing dismounted.
In Omnia, go to start - settings - connection - select usb connection - select Mass storage and set it to My Storage - press ok to save settings. Connect Device to PC and open Device manager. Click Start - Run - enter devmgmt.msc and click ok. This will open Device Manager, you need to look for removable storage and expand to view generic volume. Device Manager registers it however you won't be able to access any files saved in that memory bank because its corrupted. To fix it, you will have to format it. You can right click and choose format which will erase all data and remount the 8GB back to device. This is the only workaround for memory being dismounted.
Furthermore, when it comes to any plug and play storage devices, make sure you choose safely removed hardware prior to disconnecting the USB cable from PC or phone. This is the correct procedure to dismount drives from PC.
This is excellent fix for 8 GB showing up as dismounted.
In Omnia, go to start - settings - connection - select usb connection - select Mass storage and set it to My Storage - press ok to save settings. Connect Device to PC and open Device manager. Click Start - Run - enter devmgmt.msc and click ok. This will open Device Manager, you need to look for removable storage and expand to view generic volume. Device Manager registers it however you won't be able to access any files saved in that memory bank because its corrupted. To fix it, you will have to format it. You can right click and choose format which will erase all data and remount the 8GB back to device. This is the only workaround for memory being dismounted.
Furthermore, when it comes to any plug and play storage devices, make sure you choose safely removed hardware prior to disconnecting the USB cable from PC or phone. This is the correct procedure to dismount drives from PC.
This is excellent fix for 8 GB showing up as dismounted.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Maintain Storage Memory on Samsung Omnia i910
There are number of people having memory related issues on Samsung Omnia. Well I have created list of tips on how to increase storage space.
First, understand that the Main storage memory is separate memory bank and it has no relationship with the My Storage 8 GB memory. Your total storage capacity is 88.12 MB which is used by preloaded apps.
1. Third party applications: If you have installed applications on Main Memory please refrain from using it and save all 3rd party application in My Storage or the extended micro SD card. One of the third party application which you may have downloaded is part of vzw application. Its the Vzw app zone, this application will use up to 30MB of your storage memory. I would advise you to uninstall it from main memory and save it to different location. To check programs installed on main memory go to Start -- Settings -- System -- Remove Programs -- Select desired application and choose Remove.
2. Email attachments: Save all email attachments to storage card memory. Large attachments which are saved on main memory uses large storage spaces. To enable saving attachments to storage memory follow the steps below:
Open Messaging -- Select Menu Options -- Select Storage and check save attachments to memory card.
Any time you download an email its being cached in messaging directory. If you have multiple POP/IMAP or exchange server mail account setup to download emails this will gradually use more storage space. As files get accumulated your storage memory will decrease. To clean all cached email files follow the steps below:
Click Start -- Programs -- File Explorer -- Press Up key on bottom left to open root directory -- In my device open windows dir -- select messaging -- tap menu -- select edit and choose select all to highlight all files -- tap menu -- edit -- and delete. Deleting these files will increase storage space and improve device functionality.
3. Delete Cache for Opera Mobile and Pocket IE: If you are heavy Internet browser, then you may want to do this. Just like your PC Browser these devices use storage memory. If you are heavy internet user, I would suggest going through this frequently.
Open Opera Mobile and tap the arrow on the bottom right to open Menu option. Select Settings and tap privacy. Trash all Cookies, temp, history and downloads.
For Pocket IE: Open IE -- Press Menu -- tools -- options -- memory -- tap delete files and delete history. (Device will not display any confirmation message, requested operation will process in the background). Tap security and clear cookies.
This made huge difference for my device. So if you are heavy Internet user be sure to do this.
4. Save all Multimedia files to storage 8GB or extended micro SD memory.
By default the camera application is save all images to Main Memory, changing it to storage memory will stop from using main memory. Launch camera application by pressing and holding the camera button on the side. Tap the settings or setup tab and select settings tab next to camera. In settings tab change save location from Main to My Storage or Storage Card if present.
First, understand that the Main storage memory is separate memory bank and it has no relationship with the My Storage 8 GB memory. Your total storage capacity is 88.12 MB which is used by preloaded apps.
1. Third party applications: If you have installed applications on Main Memory please refrain from using it and save all 3rd party application in My Storage or the extended micro SD card. One of the third party application which you may have downloaded is part of vzw application. Its the Vzw app zone, this application will use up to 30MB of your storage memory. I would advise you to uninstall it from main memory and save it to different location. To check programs installed on main memory go to Start -- Settings -- System -- Remove Programs -- Select desired application and choose Remove.
2. Email attachments: Save all email attachments to storage card memory. Large attachments which are saved on main memory uses large storage spaces. To enable saving attachments to storage memory follow the steps below:
Open Messaging -- Select Menu Options -- Select Storage and check save attachments to memory card.
Any time you download an email its being cached in messaging directory. If you have multiple POP/IMAP or exchange server mail account setup to download emails this will gradually use more storage space. As files get accumulated your storage memory will decrease. To clean all cached email files follow the steps below:
Click Start -- Programs -- File Explorer -- Press Up key on bottom left to open root directory -- In my device open windows dir -- select messaging -- tap menu -- select edit and choose select all to highlight all files -- tap menu -- edit -- and delete. Deleting these files will increase storage space and improve device functionality.
3. Delete Cache for Opera Mobile and Pocket IE: If you are heavy Internet browser, then you may want to do this. Just like your PC Browser these devices use storage memory. If you are heavy internet user, I would suggest going through this frequently.
Open Opera Mobile and tap the arrow on the bottom right to open Menu option. Select Settings and tap privacy. Trash all Cookies, temp, history and downloads.
For Pocket IE: Open IE -- Press Menu -- tools -- options -- memory -- tap delete files and delete history. (Device will not display any confirmation message, requested operation will process in the background). Tap security and clear cookies.
This made huge difference for my device. So if you are heavy Internet user be sure to do this.
4. Save all Multimedia files to storage 8GB or extended micro SD memory.
By default the camera application is save all images to Main Memory, changing it to storage memory will stop from using main memory. Launch camera application by pressing and holding the camera button on the side. Tap the settings or setup tab and select settings tab next to camera. In settings tab change save location from Main to My Storage or Storage Card if present.
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