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Software needed for a standard mini-USB cable?

Sensible

Jan 13, 2007, 4:20 AM
I already have standard mini-USB cable (fits the V365's USB port). Do I still need the $35(?) software just to use the cable? (Computer is Win XP Pro SP2.)

When the Default USB connection is set to Memory Card, phone appears as a generic drive, but Windows says to insert a disk. The phone does not (yet) have a memory card, so maybe that's the answer?

When the Default USB is set to Data/Fax connection, Windows see it as a V365 but needs to install software, and none is found.

Basically, all I want to do with the USB is download photos (not email them to myself!), and maybe upload a custom ringtone (if supported).

If all this is detailed in the meager manual, I can't find it.

I realize I can get a $30 bluetooth adapter, but am b...
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javier23

Jan 15, 2007, 4:40 PM
sadly yes either you get a memory card and transfer stuff to the card then move it to the phone or get mobile phone tools...you can get cheap or free if you look hard though
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Sensible

Jan 15, 2007, 7:20 PM
Thanks for confirming that.

I'll probably get a card eventually, but does anyone know a link for free/cheap tools?

(Motorola's tools seem to be $30 or $40 depending on if you want with a USB cable. Possibly worth it, since IIRC one of the features is to act as a dial-up modem. But don't need yet another bundled image editor, sound editor, etc.)

PS: For sound editing, check out open-source Audacity.
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Sensible

Feb 19, 2007, 3:44 AM
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Just came from Motorola's site. The software prices are now $40 and $50, up $10.
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