Motorola W230 File Transfer Problems // Firmware Update
Motorola’s “el cheapo” line of mobile phones is generating a lot of buzz with interested buyers. The W230 in particular is popular but has been reporting issues of not being able to do file transfer. Kiran from the community has a fix, which implies upgrading the firmware:
The problem with the fone is that file transfer is possible only when fully charged. I too had this problem. Here’s how to fix it:
Step 1: Install this file
Step 2: Charge the phone fully(the battery image should be green)
Step 3: Restart the Computer.
Step 4: Plug in fone and install the driver.
For more features and photos of the W230, click here.
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25 opinions for Motorola W230 File Transfer Problems // Firmware Update
arep
Apr 18, 2008 at 5:13 am
anyone can tell me how to add software??
digit
Apr 23, 2008 at 5:08 am
why i can’t transfer file, even though i already install the usb charging driver, anyone can help me?
acre
Apr 26, 2008 at 9:19 am
hi. i’ve just bought this phone and haven’t been charged straight out of the box. i’ve successfully transferred about 10 music files and some pictures to a new microSD card even when the phone already prompted a battery low signal. :) just a thought.
i’m interested though with the PC CHARGING DRIVER which allows you to charge your phone using your PC and a USB cable. haven’t tried this yet, though.
also, the unit i bought didn’t come with a usb cable bundled, just a headset free. what i did is use another brand’s usb cable, and it worked! :)
anyone had problems with the bundled headset? it plays super low you have to strain to hear it.. :( you have to stick the jack a little loose for it to increase in volume but then, i fear the possibility that it would come off loose at the slightest movement. thanks!
Eunice Vasco
May 2, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Hi!
Thank you for the tip, but I was lucky enough not to need it.
Actually my Motorola works perfectly fine - until it starts changing the time by itself!!! It drives me mad, because I use it as an alarm clock, so… kakakaka
Does anyone know whay the time changes by itself? Thanks
vahid
May 12, 2008 at 10:47 am
i want p c suite for my motoyuva w 230
mel
May 15, 2008 at 3:54 am
how can i install games to my motorola w230?
polish woman :)
May 19, 2008 at 7:00 am
it’s very good phone! a… little money… oh… I can’t say it…
Cristal talk, mp3… it’s good…
I’m from Poland and I’m 13 yers old… then - sorry.
I recommmend this phone. :)
saad khan
May 24, 2008 at 9:52 am
hey as soon as u plug in the data cable………….the mobile screen will ask a message ‘use mobile as a storage device’ just accept it. the comp will start recognising it as removable disc
OSEIAS ALVES
May 28, 2008 at 8:40 am
THIS PHONE IS REALLY AWFULL… I CANNOT FILE… I AM HAVIN’ TROUBLES CUZ I NEED A SOFTWARE AND I DO NOT FIND IT ON THE NET…
I’VE BOUGHT IT AND IT S NOT WORKING LIKE IT SHOULD…
I AM SO UPSET…I’D LOVE TO LISTEN TO MY SONGS BUT IT SEEMS TO BE IMP….
CYAAAAA
matias
Jun 3, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Response to Eunice, check if you have the clock in online automatic update and turn it off. This can splve your problem.
Eunice Vasco
Jun 5, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Thank you Matias. I can’t find that option in my phone, but still thank you very much for having the trouble of writing to me.
xx
Digit
Jun 5, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Horayy..finally I can transfer music from my PC. But there is slight problem more..the software works only in service pack 2…Is there anyone who could tell me how to fing the software that works on service pack 1???Thanks be 4..
Queues
Jun 11, 2008 at 8:25 am
I have W230 and have problem like as above opinion to. Now I don’t have problem about transfer file. Let me show how I can fix it.
1. Use automatic driver not Install driver from Motorola(I don’t install driver for used w230 for storage device only but for charging via PC I used driver for Motorola)
2.Turn Auto Key Lock off
Settings -> Security -> Auto key Lock -> off
3.Used short data cable
I have 2 data cable , one is short and one is long.
When I used long data cable it show popup can connect to W230 just 2 -3 sec and show popup again for error and detail show it can’t connect to w230. But when I used short data cable it don’t have any problem. Two data cable can connect to any equipment like as digital camera and other
niknok
Jun 25, 2008 at 6:43 am
i’ve tried all the tips available here but still it doesn’t work, what could be the problem? it’s getting on my nerves…argggh!
Avinash
Jun 28, 2008 at 1:46 am
Anyone tell me can i conect net to my pc through w230 plz reply
pankaj
Jul 1, 2008 at 4:33 am
i cant connect my w230 to internet by GPRS
vhong
Jul 2, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Hi Guys,
Is there any existing free downloads for Motorola Phone Tools? I need this so that I could transfer files from my computer to my w230 phone and vice versa. I don’t have the MPT cd when I bought this phone. Please share a link.
Thanks!
Ranjeet
Jul 3, 2008 at 2:42 am
@Pankaj
I am using GPRS with vodafone…no problem at all
SUNIL
Jul 9, 2008 at 3:26 am
hey can i charge my mobiel through data cabel???
Lami
Jul 11, 2008 at 3:56 am
I want to download mp3 music from the internet to my phone and whenever I try to download music it says the object is too large. I don’t understand how because it comes with a memory card.
mohan
Jul 12, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Matias, Regarding switching off automatic time update, the option is reached as follows: Tools -> Initial Setup -> Autoupdate. Set this last value to OFF.
Michael
Jul 17, 2008 at 4:25 am
I doesnt use any software or patch still it gets charged automatically using usb data cable while I m transferring files….
leonard
Jul 18, 2008 at 5:26 am
i already install the charging driver device but still i cannot transfer music pls help me
leonard
Jul 18, 2008 at 5:28 am
digit how can you transfer music to ur fone i cant transfer my mp3 music to my phone plsss tell me tnx a lot
donskie
Jul 20, 2008 at 6:34 am
hey guys, if u hav troubles transfering your files through usb cable, then just use your memory card adapter and insert it using a laptop, or you have card reader for your pc. it works very fine and faster!
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