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2Gb mini sd and N80 usb and linux

8 replies · 5,400 views · Started 05 June 2006

Hi,

Tried posting this to a linux forum but haven't had any reply yet.
Has anybody had a problem connecting the nokia n80 to a linux computer (with a recent 2.6 kernel). I end up getting lots of I/O error messages.

Another issue i have,none of my memory card readers will access my 2gb flash card. I have tried in windows and linux, with a pcmcia sd reader and two usb readers. My stock 128mb mini sd card works fine (in the usb readers). I have tested it with a normal sd cards and they work fine.

Ren�

Hmm did you reformat the card at all? If not it might be worth trying that - either in the phone or the PC. The only other thing to check is that you have a clean connection in your adaptor -s ome card seem not to connect quite so well. The fact you can't see it at all is a bit strange.

Do you get the usb problem regardless of the memory card used? Maybe the dodgy memory card id upsetting Linux?

I found out that i can get the N80 mass storage mode to work if i use a kernel with ub low performance driver, or a 2.4 kernel (at least the knoppix ones). But otherwise i get i/o errors.

I haven't tried formating the card yet as i would have to "reinstall all the data/programs"

I also don't think that it is a connection issue as the Nokia 128mb card works fine in the adapter (Through the usb card reader)
I tried som tests (searching though the house.

I guess i will have to try and do some debugging.... Tring some older kernels and find out where it stops working.

In summary:

Sandisk 2gb mini sd:
PCMCIA Card Reader: I/O Error (+ lots of DriveReady SeekComplete Error)
-No device node
USB: Gets recognised, gets a device node, Buffer I/O error on device sdd1, can't mount

Nokia 128MB mini sd:
PCMCIA Card Reader: cs: pcmcia_socket0: time out after reset.
- No device node
USB: Works fine

Kingston 1GB sd:
USB: Works fine
PCMCIA: Same problem as 2gb mini sd

128mb sd, 1GB CF (via pcmcia adapter), 128mb MMC:
Works fine

Yep, same as you, loads of IO errors and refuses to mount. This is on Mandrake 10.1 and Ubuntu Live CD

I posted the problem to the usb maintainers list and was given a patch.
I will try this later today, if it works i can post it here (only a couple of lines)

Ren�

And if you'ver password protected the memory card in the phone, remove the password before you try the card in a card reader.