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satanic_dude
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Hi everyone,
I recently purchased a G502, just one month old, along with a 2GB Sony M2 card.. Over the past few days, I've been getting problems with the data getting corrupted. Photos which were okay a few days ago, are getting corrupted.
This is what happens to the photos:
Well, not all, but one by one.. I backup the data on to the PC regularly, so I don't lose 'em. But still worried. This happens with MP3s as well. During playback, some of the tracks would fail to even start playing, with a pop up saying "Failed".. This too happens only to one or two tracks and not the entire collection.
A couple of times, the data from the M2 card just disappeared from the phone, it was like the card was not there at all, I had to eject and re-insert the card for it to start "Updating" and all the data was there! Well, it still is there. The only data that get corrupted are images, videos and MP3 files, only to a very small extent (in numbers I mean), well, maybe just as of now..
I wonder, if the data is getting corrupted only when I plug the phone onto my PC? I guess so but not so sure.. I would really appreciate your help and advice on this matter.
I formatted the card through the phone, once. All was ok, I plugged the phone to my PC today, and one of my latest videos got corrupted, with only a blank being displayed in its place, it effectively just disappeared.
Am I having problems with the M2 card or is it because I am not doing this connection thing the right way.. There is of course no way to "safely remove hardware" in the 'phone mode' as you might know already. All I can 'safely remove' is the '1317 USB Ethernet Emulation '.
Won't a card just die if its going bad or is this concept of 'bad sectors' applicable here too?
It is of course a genuine Sony M2 card, but purchased for a very small amount without warranty or packing.. Kind of came in 'bulk' I suppose?
Or is there a problem with the phone? That was purchased with warranty, bill etc..
Got a lot of questions...! As of now, the card is still holding data and accepting transfers from the PC..
Please advise...
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lukechris
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Could be a fake M2, or if not update your firmware/cam driver
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tranced
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does it happen when you save in the phone's memory?
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ajeetpv
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Just a off topic. How much did it cost to you. I also hav purchased it without bill in approx 11$. Could not find any problem yet. |
Nixxi
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Happens to me every now and then. I think someone explained this already, but it wasnt clear. But my theory is a virus.
The virus wont affect the phone, just the m2. Try reformatting it.
I dont EVER plug my phone to the pc now. I use bluetooth to transfer, its slow but at least its 'safe'. The pictures dont get distorted anymore. |
groovepeppy
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There's no connection between camdriver and corrupted data. And i haven't heard any viruses are infecting any mp3, jpeg nor 3gp or mp4.
Most of viruses will only affect exe and it only operates while it was running over Windows.
So i guess your problem was the M2, it's likely a fake imo.
Most of the problem i heard from fake ones are lifetime and the symptoms are much the same like yours.
Better take it back to the seller and talk about this so you can get a replacement or a trade for another piece of M2...
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strizlow800
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THE SAME problem I had with a K800 and 1gb M2 card... The card may be fake. Try formatting it with the phone (or PC card reader). If that doesn't solve the problem, the card might be malfunctioning. Try with another M2 card if you can. Genuine M2 cards shouldn't do that.
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groovepeppy
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There's nothing wrong spending a little more to get a 'good' and reliable one Mate.
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yea g
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Take it back - Sony memory cards have a 5 year waranty (6 if you buy it from sony style)
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groovepeppy
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On 2008-10-13 17:51:09, satanic_dude wrote:
purchased for a very small amount without warranty or packing.. Kind of came in 'bulk' I suppose?
He can't ask for warranty i guess so the better chance is went back and talk about his problem to the seller, maybe the seller have some policy about things like this...
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satanic_dude
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Hey... Thanks! So... After a week, here's what I have to report...
@lukechris : Well, I did format the M2 card earlier.. Now, I downloaded SEUS (instructions are pathetic..!) and update the phone software... I did it right (Phew! Those can kill the phone if something goes wrong, I know!)..
Ok, as of now, there is no data corruption. Will try this for just a few more days of connecting, disconnecting and data transfer with the PC..
Is transferring data with SE PC suite more 'formatty (I put that in deliberately)' or 'right' in any way compared to just transferring the files??
Could be a fake M2.. That is what I thought and still think to an extent.. Anway, I'm posting pics of my M2 card.. Any expert opinions  ??
I will test it out for a few more days..
There's nothing wrong spending a little more to get a 'good' and reliable one Mate.
@groovepeppy. Totally! I'm a firm believer in that... Er.. I've become one after a lot of mishaps!! Ok.. I didn't see this one coming though..! I think I made myself believe that M2 cards are sold that way.. I realised I was wrong. Well, its ok. I've never purchased memory cards in my life.. This was the first one.. So I guess I learnt the hard way
Ok.. I did and am still speculating that this might be a fake, but it fits perfectly, doesn't get physically stuck, works correctly with the spring mechanism, looks (make that 'looked' for now) original.
The phone is much faster now (or atleast that is what I think?) after the software update.. Is that really happening...?
Just a off topic. How much did it cost to you. I also hav purchased it without bill in approx 11$. Could not find any problem yet.
@ajeetpv: It costed me INR 1000 (~ US$21)...
does it happen when you save in the phone's memory?
No. That doesn't happen.
@groovepeppy:
I will speak to the dealer about a possible exchange or trade for the one I have in case I'm not satisfied. Though he didn't give me an official sales bill, he did give me a smaller one just mentioning the stuff sold, the date and the price.
Ok... The DCU-60 cable too is a generic one, not genuine Sony, that I knew earlier... Recommend a real one here too? What damage can a generic cable cause?... I would like to know.
Is it ok to move the phone around when the cable is still attached.. I guess you can.. right? Because it has to be used in case I get a call or a message.
Ok.. Will test this out further.
Update: I just checked out the local Sony website.. The ones that I bought weren't really that cheaper than the MRP.. The genuine DCU-60 costs 3 times the generic one, the genuine M2 costs just 1/3rd more than what I bought... 
Now..! I am worrying !!
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well heres a picture of mine:
(click for fullsize 3.2megapixel widescreen)
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groovepeppy
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it's safe to use non generic dcu if you only use it for data transfer between phone to pc but it was kinda risky if you use it for modding your phone, eg. connecting your phone to XS++ or SETool2lt and even for doing Software Update using SEUS...
whenever you mod your phone even if you use the original dcu then you better keep your phone untouched while the process is on the run or else......
too scary to mention hi hi . . .
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max_wedge
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@satanic_dude, your card looks a bit suss to me. The label is not a usual Sony thing, I've never had a M2 card with a reflective label like that on it. Also the molding looks a bit less precise than the other pics.
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satanic_dude
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Just had an interesting (!!) conversation with the dealer...
He agreed to replace the card with an original Sony M2 card (which comes along with the packing, USB adaptor, 5 year warranty, etc..) for the small difference amount I will have to pay (bringing the total to the original MRP). I will have a look at it this time before accepting it, will check if the packing has been tampered with, etc.. But if he tries to con me, things will turn ugly.
I am planning to even return the generic DCU-60 during the exchange.
At this moment, I am not in the best of moods.
Has this 'fake'(still don't know) M2 card in any way damaged or altered the slot on the phone? I hope not 'cause its working fine now. Is the fake card different in dimensions compared to the original? Damn, now this is eating me up!
Do I still stand a chance of using my phone perfectly as it was "'supposed to be used originally if I had used all original stuff since the beginning"' ?? Sorry! I know it all sounds too deep and complicated! But I would still like to know from you experts
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