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Memory Stick Duo is corrupt, how to format? |
tonyitalian
Joined: Sep 02, 2004
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From: Earth
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The memory stick of my p990 has gone corrupt and when i try to format it thru the control panel of the phone, i get an error saying " Formatting failed. You have to reformat the memory stick before it can be used." When i try to format it using my laptop it simply cannot read the stick at all. Any ideas on how i can format my memory stick so i may be able to use it again? Please heeeelllllllllllllllllpppppppppppppp
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Sammy_boy
Joined: Mar 31, 2004
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From: Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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If you have a memory card reader try connecting it to your PC and formatting it that way, see if that will work.
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deluded
Joined: Sep 14, 2005
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@Sammy, I think he has already tried that, he mentioned using his notebook but it couldn't detect it. @Tony, did you just purchase your memory stick? I'd suggest going back for an exchange or refund. I've encountered such problems before and if your computer isn't even able to detect the memory card, it'll be difficult or impossible to format it. You didn't get it off ebay, did you? |
govigov
Joined: Jul 30, 2004
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From: Back home - Cochin
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you put in a camera and format !!!!
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fw190
Joined: Jun 10, 2003
Posts: 33
From: Philippines
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Chances are you've fallen victim to a fake MS DUO.
The same thing happened to me when on my 2GB MS DUO Pro.
After 3 months of bliss, applications installed on the MS started randomly disappearing from my phone's application folders.
Later on, I got the dreaded Memory Stick is Corrupt message.
I formatted it and it worked again.
After a week, I got that message again. This time around, the MS refused to be formatted, giving the same error message you mentioned.
I decided to do some Googling on how to identify fake MS duos.
I then found out I got a fake one. 
Philips Genie -> R320 -> R380 -> P800 -> P990 -> X1 |
tonyitalian
Joined: Sep 02, 2004
Posts: > 500
From: Earth
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thanks for the replies guys, i really appreciate it!
yes i have already tries formating using my laptop and it cud not detect it.
i haven't used a camera yet to format it. maybe i shud try it!
but i am in the same scenario as fw190 and the same things happened wit me. I did not buy it of ebay. How can i tell if its a fake stick?? Also can you please point me to a few links where i can get original genuine memory stick? and which also deliver internationally?? 2gb or 4gb capacities??? thanks alot for all your help!!!i really appreciate it
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Ahmed Ryu
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 23
From: Cairo, Egypt
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then its most probably like fw190 said
Sorry m8
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fw190
Joined: Jun 10, 2003
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From: Philippines
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On 2007-02-16 07:30:13, tonyitalian wrote:
How can i tell if its a fake stick?? Also can you please point me to a few links where i can get original genuine memory stick? and which also deliver internationally?? 2gb or 4gb capacities??? thanks alot for all your help!!!i really appreciate it
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There are plenty of sites with useful info on fake MS Duos. You can visit this site for starters:
http://www.atraclife.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1124
I used to have a link to a similar site with pictures but I seem to have lost it... anyway... I'm sure you can easily find that site with a simple google search.
As to where you can find a sure-shot genuine one... well the safest (but expensive) bet would be your nearest Sony shop. Other than that... make sure you've studied thoroughly the guidelines on fake MS. Also make sure of the warranty. It should be 5 years.. I think.
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tranced
Joined: Jan 19, 2006
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From: Santo Domingo, wonDeRland
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try this if you wanna recover some of your data:
http://www.sonydigital-link.c[....]nloads_ms.asp?l=en&f=MS_Rescue
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gaming_guy
Joined: Oct 10, 2006
Posts: > 500
From: UK
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heres another link for a guide to find a fake MSduo/pro duo
K700i > K750i > K810i (current phone)
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tonyitalian
Joined: Sep 02, 2004
Posts: > 500
From: Earth
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thanks everyone! looks like ive been ripped off wit a fake stick!
anyways im gna buy a new 4gb stick now! can i buy the sandisk ultra II stick for the p990i???
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arien617
Joined: Feb 01, 2006
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Can anyone PM me their Sony branded (not Sandisk etc.) MSPD model name and serial number. I need it to use the Sony file rescue service and my MSPD is a Sandisk.
It would be much appreciated.
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ziggywiggy
Joined: Jan 02, 2006
Posts: 7
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hi, can u guys pm me the same thing too (serial number). I'm having problems with my MS too.. |
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