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How can I format MSDUO using S700i? |
Krubach
Joined: Dec 05, 2002
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From: Sunny Portugal! :)
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As in title...
I want to format the MS-DUO using the S700i.
Can it be done?
Couldn't find anything about it.
If not, it's a major flaw.
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Rookwise
Joined: Mar 22, 2004
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From: UK. Phone:Samsung Galaxy A54 5
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Tried to do this myself a few days ago. You cant format using the s700. It automaticaly does put files on the card. I decided to format the card using my pc but then it wouldn't work in the s700. I was then stuck until i got my p900 out and managed to format it again using the p900.
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Krubach
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On 2004-10-20 04:46:16, Staz081277 wrote:
It automaticaly does put files on the card.
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You mean pictures and videos.
What about games, applications, etc...
So imagine someone has an S700i only and a brand new out-of-the-box MS DUO. And he can't format it!!!!!
How stupid is that? Is that much trouble making a phone format is own cards? 
I hope SE solves this on the next firmware...
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Krubach
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Oh, and another thing.
How the hell can i create folders on MSDUO?
I can create folders, but where are they made?
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mckvakk
Joined: Jun 13, 2004
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From: Oslo, Norway
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SONY MS DUO cards come preformatted with the folders already in place |
Krubach
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What if i buy another MSDUO?
Will it come with the folders too? 
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masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
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From: Sydney, London
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I was under the impression the first time you insert the memory stick the folders are created automatically.
Indeed I just took a blank memory stick and inserted into my P910 and then removed it and checked it on my pc and the MSSEMC folder had been created wit hthe P-series beneath that and all the other folders beneath that
edit: I recall this from my P900 days too but I can't be sure the S700 would do the same though it would seem logical. Also, my Sony camera creates its folders when I take the first pic
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Krubach
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Ok.
But i'm talking about an S700i.
The issue here is that i have an used P800 MSDUO and i want to blank it... NO CAN DO!
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masseur
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yeah I know we're talking about S700 but knowing nothing about the S700 I was trying to provide a comparison with P90/P910 and my sony cam and how they create folders
I can certainly understand the frustration if they provide memory stick capability but no way to format it or erase the contents
I'll ask one more thing then butt out 
presumably you've looked in the service menu to see if there is anything there?
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Krubach
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@masseur
I appreciate you're help. Don't get me wrong. 
No luck on the service menu either... 
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apotts
Joined: Aug 27, 2003
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From: UK
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I don't see what the problem is. I bought a new DUO and popped it into the phone. It created all the folders for me.
If I had a used card, surely you can just delete all the files on a pc then pop it into the phone. Or if you're a real masochist, pop it into the phone then delete all the surplus files and folders using the phone.
If you wanted to format it (why on earth???) then I guess this can be done on any PC that will format FAT (not FAT32, nor NTFS, nor anything else that'll render the card unreadable to the phone). |
Krubach
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On 2004-10-20 20:53:59, apotts wrote:
If you wanted to format it (why on earth???) then I guess this can be done on any PC that will format FAT (not FAT32, nor NTFS, nor anything else that'll render the card unreadable to the phone).
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Yeah! Why on earth P800/P900/P910 do support format? According to you there's no need, right?
Format it using my PC? Errr... Where do I sitck the Stick? In the floppy drive?
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maddav
Joined: Dec 01, 2002
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From: Nottingham, UK
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In a card reader! Then you can format it, but I've forgotten how to do that exactly, I think you right-click on the memory stick 'drive', and you're given the option to format it.
Like I said i don't remember exactly.
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dephanix
Joined: Apr 14, 2004
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From: UK
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Most pc's come with a memory card reader these days |
Krubach
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I haven't bought a PC recently, and i don't want to spend any money on a card reader.
This is like having a CD-RW and your drive not being able to erase it.
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