Re-start Problem

[ali786]

Dear all,

1- I have I-mate Jam, my mobile re-start without any reason. I mean whenever I receive any call or even without touching any button, it restart. I'm afraid about it. Is it infected by any virus??

2- By mistake I add a folder name "patches" in my memory card, about 25 subfolder has been added automatically, now I can’t delete it. Is there any other solution than formatting my memory card?

3- Is there any possibility that any mobile show 165,315 (18.8 years countinuously) hours outgoing call duration?? :D I think it is very funny. Surly there is any problem.

Please help me....

Ali

[Osetjka]

Hi there,

1. It's very unlikely that that's caused by a virus. There's what, like only 4-5 viruses last time I checked? And they're all prototypes and pretty harmless. I'd say the problem lies with your battery contact plates. Try cleaning them with the usual contact cleaners.

Some people suggest adding a piece of paper between the battery and the base so as to improve contact, but I'm not sure how this affects the heat generated by the battery. Also, a loose battery cover may also cause periodic restarts.

2. Whats inside the subfolders? If there's a file in use inside it, then it'll probably be locked out. What file management software did you use to create the directory? I use GSFinder to browse my files, and that has never given me any problem with file management and deletion.

http://pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=1203

3. Maybe you call out more than you realize :D? Not sure about this, but then again I've never tried 2.03.

Hope this helps.

[ali786]

Hi

1- I was assuming these solutions; someone told me that it is due to weak battery, so I replaced it. Secondly I cleaned the battery contact plates, but I am afraid why my cell battery got so hot :confused: .... I don't keep any hot material in my cell :p . If it is due to any virus, can you suggest any effective antivirus?

2- All the subfolders are empty. Whenever I search anything in my memory card, my PDA got stuck n I have to re-start it. Is there any software which help me in formatting my card?

3- Can I clean my call history from my PDA?

Regards

[Osetjka]

Hi,

1. So cleaning the contacts didn't help? Well, make sure that your battery cover is secure, because loose battery cover happened to me once and I experienced random restarts. There's a latch near the battery that switches the power, if I'm not mistaken, and it's pressed only when the cover is put in place. I added some dry super glue on my cover and the problem went away.

I'd guess that the battery itself wasn't a problem, as weak batteries usually result in early shutdowns at 40% power or so. Be careful with hot batteries though. Low quality batteries can brick your phone permanently. Also, Li-Polymer batteries can catch fire when overheated. Make sure you only use legitimate, official batteries. It's much safer to use originals than one of those dodgy cheap ones on eBay.

If you're still looking for an antivirus, you may wanna try Avast PDA edition:

http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-pda.html

This one has a free trial. But not sure about the quality though, as I've never used this on my phone. But the Home Edition on my PC works perfectly.

2. What file explorer are you using? Have you tried GSFinder, Total Commander or other freeware file explorers that are available?

http://www.pocketpcfreeware.com/en/index.php?sortby=rating&cat=23

Have a look at this to try format the card:

http://www.wizcode.com/products/view/pocket_mechanic_professional

Hope this helps.

[ali786]

Hi

Thanks for your useful tips. I tried them all and I was just tired but in vain. At last I bought a set of screw driver. I opened my cell (I don't recommend anyone to do so, because you can damage your cell) I opened it and find carbon ( very slight ) on different points ( can’t explain exactly where the points were because I don't have diagram of I-mate Jam ). I removed that carbon with thinner (It was very risky)

Someone was asking about screen resent problem on this forum. My cell also had the same problem. There is a bunch of wires coming from the back of touch screen, these wires fix inside a socket. There is a black color cover that fix the wires inside that socket. During mishandling that cover got loose, that's why my cell flickered some time. I had to reset the screen touch (which irritated me a lot). I fixed that cover and now my Jam works perfect.

As I said earlier, opening this kind of sensitive sets sometime damage your cell. My mobile mike is not working properly. I don't know where problem is.

I need help.

Ps. I need I-mate Jam circuit.