O2 XDA II usb issues HELP!!!

[Stone-Cold Angel]

Greetings!

Totally newbie here. Trying to sort what kind of phone I have. I've been told on other forums that I have a Himalaya or an XDA II. Needless to say, I don't mind whichever PPC I have but I really need your expertise on this issue.

Having some problems with my O2 XDA IIi trying to use Activesync with my laptop and desktop through USB. I got it traded with my other phone. Anyway, I connected my XDA with both my desktop and laptop but it doesn't recognize it. Its saying "Unknown Device" and Window XP cannot find a driver for it or something like that. Although, it has an icon of a "Mobile Device" both on my PC but I can't explore it. Anyway here are the steps I have taken so far. Even though there's no Activsync installed, PC would still say Unknown Device.

Steps Taken:

- Already did try different USB ports from both Laptop and Desktop all running on USB 2.0 several times - no good;
- Uninstalled and reinstalled Activsync 4.5 and 4.1 and hard reset XDA several times - no good;
- I borrowed my fiancee's O2 XDA IIi and used her cradle and it worked with both my Laptop and Desktop;
- Used my cradle with her O2 XDA IIi and it worked as well on both pc;
- Now that I have isolated the issues from desktop, laptop and cable; I know its my XDA;

Here are some info about my O2 XDA IIi:

- ROM Version: 2.06.00WWE
- ROM Date: 06/14/04
- Radio Version: 1.18.00
- Protocol Version: 1337.38
- ExtROM Version: Xda2JoJo.v3.2zS

I know Alpine's are good Pocket PC and I just need to know how to troubleshoot it. It can be my powerful device to date if I just can sync it with my PC in order to have those unwanted programs from the ExtROM. I got the procedures to Flash the ROM and everything from this site and I know you guys are the best people to help me with this issue. It has something to do with my XDA. Its working fine but I just need to sync it with my PC in order for me to sync information between them. It maybe just a file or a driver for it to work. Tried several sites but no info about my issue.

I hope I have given you all the info you need. Please I'm desperate to ask for any assistance from you guys. All your efforts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

[CiSC]

i have the same problem, but mine is XDA II not i, bought second hand.

from device info:
- ROM Version: 2.06.00WWE
- ROM Date: 06/14/04
- Radio Version: 1.18.00
- Protocol Version: 1337.38
- ExtROM Version: empty(nothing listed)

still searching for solution, i only have an idea for my xda ii to flash it with sd flash technique, but i have no friends having xda ii to copy the rom into sd. googling having the same result, there is no rom out there for sd flash.

plz let me know if you've found the solution.

[Stone-Cold Angel]

Sure will. I believe I have the XDA II. Trying to contact the moderator of Himalayas named xda2jojo because is the creator of this ROM. I'll let you know if I have gained new information.

Thanks for replying.

i have the same problem, but mine is XDA II not i, bought second hand.

from device info:
- ROM Version: 2.06.00WWE
- ROM Date: 06/14/04
- Radio Version: 1.18.00
- Protocol Version: 1337.38
- ExtROM Version: empty(nothing listed)

still searching for solution, i only have an idea for my xda ii to flash it with sd flash technique, but i have no friends having xda ii to copy the rom into sd. googling having the same result, there is no rom out there for sd flash.

plz let me know if you've found the solution.

[jstott1070]

HI Guys,

My first post on here. Been watching on the sidelines for years though.

I had the same problem with my XDA2i, for about a year. Had to resort to Nokia N80...(Pile of CR*p).

ANyway, after completely giving up on the XDA i decided to operate. I bought me a cheap set of TORX screwdrivers of ebay and opened her up. I was puzzled as she would charge via USB but not get detected, or on occation get detected as unknown device as you described. I convinced myself that some of the pins must of been damaged. When i opened her up and inspected the pins some of them appeared corroded (or just very dirty) on the back where they join the PCB. I gave them a tickle and tidy and hey presto, she's back up and running again.

Give it a try, you got nothing to loose if you cant sync.

Joe

[Blue-world]

Hi
Just bought an old one of the IIi and had the same problem. In my case theres a fault in the cradle. Bought a cradle online (used and cheap) and
it works fine

[bagoesdonny]

Hi, first post in here... I got same problem about device not recognized with cradle... I bought O2 xda II second... If there any solution?

[Johnsong55]

Hello there I have been reading the posts and i have ot be honest I'm a little lost as I just like to plug and go, sorry for being a ludite.
I have an Orange M1500 but the connection broke so i couldn't charge or sync anything. So I thought I would but a new PDA similar, not realising exactly the nightmare outthere, anyway I thought I was getting a simi;ar machine in the Qtek, however my M1500 runs 2003se, and the QTEk runs the pocket pc 4.2.
just to make life interesting I am now on vista, which i hate, but am stuck with.
Please can somebody help me on trying to sync the systems as nothing I have tried so far seems to work and when it comes to the technical speak i get lost, again sorry for being dense.

Here is hoping for some magic.

Many thanks

tony