few stupid questions - Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking

Ok so I just got a Pocket pc siemens sx56 from my dad cause he doesn't use it. I went to install the new rom the one with all the software but it doesn't work I believe that is because im using the USB docking station that came with it.
1.Can I use the Serial cable to usb or does it have to be a serial to serial cable.
2. What type of memory card does the pocket pc use does it take regular SD and Mmc cards or does it require the reduced size cards.
3.I got the xda-tools-Jeff file when I use that it says in the readme to use the cradle but it still didn't work like It opened I selected the file then selected to program but then it opens the sdrom tool and then it says please make sure the power cable is connected. If the power cable is connected then how would I transfer files, is it saying that because I don't have the serial to usb cable. Also is it possible it did not work because I had it connected to my pc and hot synced at the time. Do I need to not have it hot synced.
4. I only have 18 mb free on the sx56 because I don't have a expander card yet Do I need that before I flash the rom or Can I flash the rom from my pc this way I don't need to copy the 31 meg file, because also it is still locked to at&t and I want to use it with tmobile
I really appreciate the help with theses questions thank you again ahead of time
Below are the links to what I was going to purchase for this. are theses the correct items I need to buy
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1533921&sku=K24-9238 --mmc card
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1104129&CatId=618 -- usb cable
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1567039&CatId=942-- card reader/writer

well i got the SD card 512 meg of ram and I got a usb card writer but I still dont have the serial cable or the serial to usb cable. Im trying to install the xda rom with all the goodies but it keeps saying connect a power source to the unit. is there a way I can copy the rom to the card in the sx56 and run it from there
than you

im going crazy it keeps saying please plug the power adapter into your pocket pc but i cant because If i do that then it wont be connected to the pc can someone please help me

also im running rom version Siemens English A.20.17 and it has bootloader 5.22

if your cradle have the power connected plug'd into it your power connector IS plug'd into your pda

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req: sticky for rom upgrade via SD card

After realizing my vc was causing my phone to crash iwth my kitchen
i've done a few more rom upgrades... however this time..
I get a 'device not recognized error" any time i plug it into a pc..
no activesync and no bootloader will be recognized when trying to
upgrade the rom so i can get usb back.
So I think i'm going ot try to find an activesync cab...
and then if that doesn't work, flash with via sd card.
Hmm maybe my usb port is bad.. that would suck.?
found the info here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=365030
i think i have a bad B pin in my usb port. probably from using too many different mini usb cables.. including questionable and
broken ones.

brick after tomal 8.7

hello
i have a uni who stuck on bootloader (BL) bl- v2.01
i use tomal 8.7, browsing aplication and find storage manager (some with partition program... ) and my uni was frozen after reboot ... (long story)
i turn (BL) and want to reflash my rom to other version, but my uni don't want it
i run a mtty/putty and want to do a DoC format, but programs don't want to connect with uni, i try a lot of usb cable, usb ports and a 4 computers with Winxp. i use a few version of mtty and uni exit bootloader, hx4700 bootloader...
and dosent works
yy windows not reconize uni show msg unknown device.
some screeens
http://esiu.kom.pl/universal
uni has no sim or sd card.
Hard reset dosen't works
BL keeps serial when i connect it to pc don't turn to "usb" only shows serial
ps. sory for my english
ps2. hmm i think i brick this uni testing storage manager ( option with unmount partiion or something)
ps3. please a sugestion to repair uni
Hello,
I think if you look on HERE the all will be there for you to sort out your problem
Regards
Jay
hmm ive read many times universal wiki and i dont find there a solution.
i think when i "using" storage aplication in tomal 8,7 i delete a partition then it "stuck"
uni in bl mode when plug usb cable don't change to "usb" stuck on "Serial"
if usb cable is pluged in when i turn bl mode when "usb" shows but dosent react with pc ... don't recognize it, active sync have unmarked 'usb connections'
Do you have your SD card and Sim card out of the PDA??
If you cannot see
Serial changing to USB on your device, I say your USB port is damaged and that prevents you from flashing any ROM or device being recognised by PC.
hmm so my port in uni is dameged? ok its software damage or hardware damage ? 10 minutes before uni was stuck i change rom few times.

Dead in bootloader !

Hi, my univversal is dead in bootloader at serial mode and when I connect it to my PC with usb cable it recognize it as an Unknown devices and my phone still stand in serial mode!
I was trried all the method I found like:
I went to device manager of my PC an re-install my usb--didnt work
shut down usb and active synch (with task manager) and ry mtty program-- dident work
I change my usb cable and change te mini usb gate of my phone!-- didnt work
Plz help me!!!!!!!!
god_love_power said:
Hi, my univversal is dead in bootloader at serial mode and when I connect it to my PC with usb cable it recognize it as an Unknown devices and my phone still stand in serial mode!
I was trried all the method I found like:
I went to device manager of my PC an re-install my usb--didnt work
shut down usb and active synch (with task manager) and ry mtty program-- dident work
I change my usb cable and change te mini usb gate of my phone!-- didnt work
Plz help me!!!!!!!!
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Hi welcome to the forum.... try following
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Uni_Stuck_Bootloader_Serial
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Uni_Stuck_Bootloader
(try method 2)
and try to change the computer usb ports...try different usb ports of the computer and try flashing to tomals 8.5 or 8.7 ...
Cheers
Rajiv
Thank you rajivshahi for your answer and attention.
I had try all the methods that I find in hole of internet!!
also I tried your suggstted method. I was connect my phone with ans without SIM and memory to each USB port of my (and another) PCs, I changed my USB cable for several times, I also tried Uni_bootloader program and MTTY but they didn't work (because there is no USB connetion with my UNI and my PC)
I just keep crying!!!!!!
Have you tested doing Doc format?
Hope it helps,
If the device is not recognised by PC at the same time as Serial not changing to USB, I would think your USB port is no longer attached as it should and can cause the problem you described. From time to time USB port might still feel and look secure on mainboard, it will even charge the device, however, when it comes to AS and USB connection to PC, it will not connect properly.
That, or your PC USB or motherboard are malfunctioning. Try other USB devices in the same ports.
My PC's USB ports are work properly because as you told enigma1nz, I had test them with another devices
For the DOC format method: there is no USB port for connecting with MTTY!
Soooooo amazing!
(thanks for all your answers)
So, it means there is no way for me
hey,
have you disabled (unckeck) USB connection for ActiveSync/WMDC at PC?
do it now or USB port will not be available for mtty.
also please make sure that you installed XP sync driver under vista incase you're trying from vista.
follow the same -
1. unckeck USB connection for as/wmdc at pc
2. reset the device by pressing reset button
3. set bl mode (if not there already)
4. connect usb cable
5. start mtty ...
Hi Tomal, first I have to say: Thank you for your amazing roms. they are so fast, nice and stable. I'm one of the biiiig fan of your roms.
seconed: yes I was disabled the USB connection and also kill ir from task manager. but my Uni is still deeaaaaaaad
somehow I have a feeling that something is wrong with the usb port in device. may be connection is broken or something...
Hi everyone,
finally I had to send my Universal to doctor! , he says that I can load your device from SD card, and boot up it, (flashing card)
!!
I was wondered! what is flashing card! (load from SD card without any PC!)
Do any one have some information about this method!!!!
enigma1nz said:
If the device is not recognised by PC at the same time as Serial not changing to USB, I would think your USB port is no longer attached as it should and can cause the problem you described.
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tomal said:
somehow I have a feeling that something is wrong with the usb port in device. may be connection is broken or something...
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Yep, it does look like your device's USB being a culprit.
god_love_power said:
Hi everyone,
finally I had to send my Universal to doctor! , he says that I can load your device from SD card, and boot up it, (flashing card)
!!
I was wondered! what is flashing card! (load from SD card without any PC!)
Do any one have some information about this method!!!!
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I believe this is the thread you are looking for
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=393370
Thanks a lot enigma1nz, i think that i need but can you (or any one) explane it, step by setp for me PLEASEE !:
1. Download the tool and unrar somewhere in your pc.
2. Decode the rom image (nk.nbf) using HTC64 tool and put it (nk.nba) under the "SD_Flash" directory.
3. Run the "SDFlash_G3.cmd" and follow instruction on the screen.
SD_Flash?????
Decode the rom image (nk.nbf)???????!!
this method is for 3G, my device is 4G
This is the solution
god_love_power said:
this method is for 3G, my device is 4G
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my dear frnd few days back i was also suffered from that problem...
And problem was with mini usb in universal.
it was disconnected with there tracks from inside.
So just open ur g4 device and resold mini usb.
trust me this is the problem.
Thanks yuvraj, how can I do it? Is there any manual for it?
can you help
You can find the manual in the Wiki, just do a search
I could'nt creat golden disk (flash from sd) cos that is for G3 devices, I just think that can we install another OS like linux on SD that is boot himself up?!
or i just have to change my universal mainboard!!!!?
Finally I beleve that my Uni is dead and I have to say goodbye to it
I'm going to buy HTC Advantage X7510, but there is one question:
Can I upgrade its WM 6.1 to 6.5 ?

[Q] WinMo wont connect via USB since new Froyo installed.

I was trying to put the hum/hiss sound fix on my sd card and I cannot get my pc to connect via USB...
My wife has a TP2 and it connects fine...
I have tried with/without the sd card in, rebooted the pc and phone, rebooted the phone while connected to the pc.... nothing...
wtf...
anyone else with this problem?
PS... NRGZ28 had posted a very basic rom for booting to android back in Feb and it is now gone from hotfile. Anyone know of a quick boot into android?
- Try a different computer
- Try a hard reset
That are the first thing you should do.
Tried hard reset...
Dif PC is not an option at the moment... I have rebooted...
Just flashed the ROM (NRGZ newest, thank goodness I had it on my SD card) and I still cant get it to sync...
I have attached the USB error I am getting... (Win7, new install)
The phone is not asking if I want to active sync or use as storage???? wtf...
FarBeyond said:
Just flashed the ROM (NRGZ newest, thank goodness I had it on my SD card) and I still cant get it to sync...
I have attached the USB error I am getting... (Win7, new install)
The phone is not asking if I want to active sync or use as storage???? wtf...
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Reboot your PC? lol bet your tried that already...
Try this:
settings > connections > usb to pc > and disable Faster Data Sync then try. This way uses the generic usb drivers and maybe it will connect.
That did not work...
How do I get my Win7 laptop to see the phone with Android on it?
FarBeyond said:
That did not work...
How do I get my Win7 laptop to see the phone with Android on it?
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dont think thats working yet
Ya I don't think that works yet, it's tied to Android software drivers and the use of the USB port, since there is no drivers to control the port only to charge battery. Windows thinks there is something there, but the phones USB can't communicate back....I think this is the issue or at lease after playing around with it on my phone anyway
Not that it's a huge amount of help but might troubleshoot down to the hardware level...if you go into bootloader mode on the phone and connect to USB does it connect?
I don't think you should go that deep and dirty. My touch pro 2 works only with only 1 (non-HTC) cable of the 10 i have at home, all are the "standard" mini-USB but only one works flawlessly for communicating/flashing/syncing, the other cables either do the same error - device not recognized - or windows says that the device could communicate faster - and only copies files slowly.
All in all: you should simply check with another USB cable or if you have the factory HTC cable try it with that. I noticed that the cable i am using other than the HTC one is a very good quality thick (low-resistance and double-shielded) USB cable and it never failed on me.
One other thing you should definitely watch for: plug the USB cable into the motherboard USB port directly (on the back of the PC where you plug the keyboard, mouse etc.), sometimes PC cases with front panel USB outputs simply die, or are wrongly attached to the motherboard USB header and it can cause the aforementioned problems too, not to mention if it is wrongly attached it could harm your phone too.

USB conection problems, faulty hardware?

my a2 lite does not connet to my pc, I have installed drivers, put it on usb debug, but my pc does not recognize de phone, I have tried different usb ports and cables with no success, it does charge eventually with some cables, but I don't know if this is hardware problem or there is any setting I am missing, it does not give me any choice of chosing the usb kind of conection
it is a new phone just prepped for everyday use, not hacked or modded in any way
USB OTG is working but only reading, I cannot write in external usb drive with es file explorer, or the includer file aplication, it says unsupported operation
any help?
Set hardware id in the adb_usb.ini file perhaps
cpu004 said:
Set hardware id in the adb_usb.ini file perhaps
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thank you, but I cannot acces from adb as there is absolutely no conection from my computer, it only starts charging but as if it were just a charger, there is no usb mode options avalaible y my phone, and the pc does not recognize anything conected
I have tried to connect with another computer with the same results, it only gets power, but no data comunication whatsoever
as nobody gives any clue or info about some hidden setting, I must assume this is another case of bad quality control in xiaomi products, I will check with the seller
Did you specifically set file transfer mode via the notification drawer or left it on charge only?
cpu004 said:
Did you specifically set file transfer mode via the notification drawer or left it on charge only?
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the phone does not detect either that it is connected to a computer, so the notification to select the mode of connection does not even show
I have tried usb otg and I can read fine but I cannot write at all in a pendrive
I have installed also an sd card as internal memory and have storage errors all the time so I have removed it
I have tried also conection in fastboot mode but the computer still does not recognize anything connected
I have uses several cables, usb ports and even 2 different pc with same results
My only guess is that there were some hidden config setting that is messing with the phone, that's the reason I am asking before going to the seller.
Seems like a broken USB pin then
cpu004 said:
Seems like a broken USB pin then
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an usb pin should not affect internal sd memory, and usb does not work like water pipes, one pin data in one pin data out, they need both data pins for reading also, so as it can read from pendrive the problem is somewhere else, not in the connector.
This could be a hardware problem. Have you tried to connect it to another computer?
I have already tried on 3 diferent computers with same results. The only diference so far is that it actually does not read either the content of a pendrive connected through OTG, the first day it read it, now it only detects but reads nothing.
Also when sd is configured as internal memory, instead of reading internal memory, that seems to be the normal result, I can read only the sd card with android file explorers
I have the same problem.
No connection data with pc/mac, it only charges.
I'm italian and like many other italians, I've also the problem with Sim slot 2 with no connect..
robiox said:
I have the same problem.
No connection data with pc/mac, it only charges.
I'm italian and like many other italians, I've also the problem with Sim slot 2 with no connect..
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It is good to know I am not the only one.
F**k, this phone starts to look like a piece of garbage I dont connect to USB, I dont use SD not 2nd sim, so I did not experience these issues, but, f**k again..
Have you tried rebooting? Press the power button for 15secs. to power it off. Use another cable, use another PC, make sure the cable is plugged in properly... bla bla bla. Oh, have you tried placing the phone into a dry rice bowl? Haha (sorry, I had to). I'm sure you've tried it all.
So, I have not much to say. Only that I had a similar problem with a Moto G after I flashed a LineageOS ROM. It worked fine before, but with the new ROM, the USB didn't work at all (it could only read OTG). It was stuck in the "charging" mode. No notification nor option to turn it to file transfer. The PC didn't recognise it at all, either.
Solution? Initially, I turned on USB debuging option and the PC saw the phone (on windows device manager, it was there, but not on MyPc). It was some advance. I can't remember if adb detected it.
Final solution? Luckily my phone was rooted and had a custom recovery, so I could easily flash the same ROM from the TWRP recovery and everything works fine now.
You might try using Xiaomi's flash tool to try to flash the orginal ROM again IF the phone is recognised by the tool (try if it can see the phone) http://en.miui.com/download-354.html
And I suggest contacting Xiaomi for a warranty claim if needed, 'cause it looks like a harware problem (a pin the the microUSB port issue). But be ready to answer the questions posted above several times haha.
Good luck!
adriakus said:
Have you tried rebooting? Press the power button for 15secs. to power it off. Use another cable, use another PC, make sure the cable is plugged in properly... bla bla bla. Oh, have you tried placing the phone into a dry rice bowl? Haha (sorry, I had to). I'm sure you've tried it all.
So, I have not much to say. Only that I had a similar problem with a Moto G after I flashed a LineageOS ROM. It worked fine before, but with the new ROM, the USB didn't work at all (it could only read OTG). It was stuck in the "charging" mode. No notification nor option to turn it to file transfer. The PC didn't recognise it at all, either.
Solution? Initially, I turned on USB debuging option and the PC saw the phone (on windows device manager, it was there, but not on MyPc). It was some advance. I can't remember if adb detected it.
Final solution? Luckily my phone was rooted and had a custom recovery, so I could easily flash the same ROM from the TWRP recovery and everything works fine now.
You might try using Xiaomi's flash tool to try to flash the orginal ROM again IF the phone is recognised by the tool (try if it can see the phone) http://en.miui.com/download-354.html
And I suggest contacting Xiaomi for a warranty claim if needed, 'cause it looks like a harware problem (a pin the the microUSB port issue). But be ready to answer the questions posted above several times haha.
Good luck!
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I have done all your sugestions previously, even reseting phone with a new gmail account so no config setting from other phone could interfere, I have also tried fastboot, but although phones goes to fast boot mode the pc does not recognize connection either
it is not an usb pin issue, tried 6 cables, 4 computers, 10 or more usb 2 an 3 ports, I am negotianting in aliexpress a refund, we'll see
If I go into recovery mode with power vol+ a broken android appears.
elsita said:
I have done all your sugestions previously, even reseting phone with a new gmail account so no config setting from other phone could interfere, I have also tried fastboot, but although phones goes to fast boot mode the pc does not recognize connection either
it is not an usb pin issue, tried 6 cables, 4 computers, 10 or more usb 2 an 3 ports, I am negotianting in aliexpress a refund, we'll see
If I go into recovery mode with power vol+ a broken android appears.
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I don't know if you already did this, but try using a PC with Linux (you can use Ubuntu without installing it on the PC, then install the fastboot package).
Hi,
I had no problem with fastboot and adb with Mac!
Phone recognized by the machine and do transfer boot.img for magisk...
Now I Win!
I can see the internal memory with Android File Transfer (Trasferimento File Android in italian!) - this is the link https://www.android.com/filetransfer/.
My version of Build is V.9.6.8.0.
Solution:
- Connect the phone to pc/mac;
- Go to: Settings -> System -> Developer Options -> Select USB Configuration -> select first "Charge" and then "MTP" (Media Transfer Protocol)
- The system recognize the phone!
[for italian, like me, andare su Impostazioni -> Opzioni Sviluppatore -> Seleziona Configurazione USB -> scegliere "Ricarica" e poi "MTP" (Media Transfer Protocol) ]
robiox said:
Hi,
I had no problem with fastboot and adb with Mac!
Phone recognized by the machine and do transfer boot.img for magisk...
Now I Win!
I can see the internal memory with Android File Transfer (Trasferimento File Android in italian!) - this is the link https://www.android.com/filetransfer/.
My version of Build is V.9.6.8.0.
Solution:
- Connect the phone to pc/mac;
- Go to: Settings -> System -> Developer Options -> Select USB Configuration -> select first "Charge" and then "MTP" (Media Transfer Protocol)
- The system recognize the phone!
[for italian, like me, andare su Impostazioni -> Opzioni Sviluppatore -> Seleziona Configurazione USB -> scegliere "Ricarica" e poi "MTP" (Media Transfer Protocol) ]
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somehow i was able to connect through fastboot with the help os some advanced users, I unlocked boot and managed to flash original firmware using fastboot mode, the result: no usb connection, no pendrive otg, sd card as internal memory gives storage errors all the time ...
so the phone is faulty, now I am at aliexpress hands claiming for a refund and send back phone
elsita said:
somehow i was able to connect through fastboot with the help os some advanced users, I unlocked boot and managed to flash original firmware using fastboot mode, the result: no usb connection, no pendrive otg, sd card as internal memory gives storage errors all the time ...
so the phone is faulty, now I am at aliexpress hands claiming for a refund and send back phone
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Where are you from? Where did did you purchase the phone (the actual store, is it in China)? Depending on where are you from and what country did you buy the phone from, by law, you'll get manufacturer warranty. So, any "official" distributor in your country will have to provide a warranty solution for you. If Ali Express is unable to provide you with a solution, look into that.
Let us know how it work out for you
adriakus said:
Where are you from? Where did did you purchase the phone (the actual store, is it in China)? Depending on where are you from and what country did you buy the phone from, by law, you'll get manufacturer warranty. So, any "official" distributor in your country will have to provide a warranty solution for you. If Ali Express is unable to provide you with a solution, look into that.
Let us know how it work out for you
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I am from Spain, and the aliexpress seller has store in Spain, but you know how chinese vendors act ... no agreement so far, and now aliexpress decides, whenever they turn back to work, because China as you may know is a whole year vacation place for workers ...

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