New RAZR w/Qs: Where to find Motorola Phone Tools? USB charging, change BT PIN/BT hijacking, enable video, backup Java?

[CZroe]

OK, first of all I know that I read somewhere that the RAZR can't charge through USB if it has been completely drained and should charge through the AC charger for the initial charge but I can't get it to charge through USB at all (Or there is no indication that it is charging). I can't find it in the manual anymore so it must have been in the box but I can find no mention of USB charging in the manual PERIOD. When I plug it in, Windows detects the device but requires drivers. I never installed the drivers because I don't have them. Perhaps this is why it isn't charging? I think I need Motorola Phone Tools for the driver but I can't afford it yet ($50?!).

Also, I have found instructions for adding video recording support to the RAZR but it seems like MPT is needed for that also even though other programs are used. Does anyone know where I can get JUST the driver? I don't need the data cable so is there any way to download MPT?

Also, I remember reading something on engadget.com about hijacking Bluetooth headsets because of the two commonly standard default PINs being 0000 and 1234. As far as I can tell, they must be in "discovery" mode to even get that far so I don't know what they were talking about but how can I change my PIN just to be sure? I've scoured the manual and it doesn't seem possible! AFAIK, the PIN is always going to be 0000 on my Jabra BT130.

 

[dartworth]

MPT is around $30 from motorola.com

 

[CZroe]

Ah, I see... They do have a bundle without a cable or BT adapter. Looks like they require the CD for everything though (No purchase+download option). It seems much cheaper on eBay so I'll buy it there and try to convince a seller to send me the install package before he ships the CD.

Another thing:
I hate all the crappy cell phone games out there but a freebie is a freebie and I wanted to know if it would be possible to backup Jamdat's "BlueBlocks" before I do all this? I won it through McDonald's Monopoly online game and I want to keep it if not just to give it to someone else some day.

 

[blurredvision]

I would suggest heading over to http://www.howardforums.com or http://www.motomodders.com for the info you seek. Much more knowledgeable people than ATOT could ever be.

 

[neonerd]

YGPM

 

[CZroe]

Thanks for the help. I've got some leads though I still have no idea why my phone wont charge through USB.

 

[blahter]

iirc you need to dl the driver for the phone before being able to charge it through usb
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[chowmein]

yah, i have trouble with my pc detecting the V3 correctly. i can't seem to get MPT to work. i've got legit copy as well.

 

[CZroe]

OK, I got the USB drivers through DriverGuide (It seems to be super-rare) and they do work for getting it to charge. I just find it strange the the Linux utilities don't require a Motorola driver and the Windows utilities do. The paper mentioning USB charging limitations was included in my phone's box so I find it strange that they did not mention that USB charging is impossible without special software (Which they try to charge for). Anyway, does anyone know if I can do all the firmware upgrading and seem editing using just this driver?

 

[Ktulu]

Originally posted by: CZroe
OK, I got the USB drivers through DriverGuide (It seems to be super-rare) and they do work for getting it to charge. I just find it strange the the Linux utilities don't require a Motorola driver and the Windows utilities do. Anyway, does anyone know if I can do all the firmware upgrading and seem editing using just this driver?

You'll need PST 6.7 or higher and P2Kseem for the seem editing.

 

[CZroe]

Originally posted by: Ktulu

Originally posted by: CZroe
OK, I got the USB drivers through DriverGuide (It seems to be super-rare) and they do work for getting it to charge. I just find it strange the the Linux utilities don't require a Motorola driver and the Windows utilities do. Anyway, does anyone know if I can do all the firmware upgrading and seem editing using just this driver?

You'll need PST 6.7 or higher and P2Kseem for the seem editing.

Thnx, but all the guides I see mentioning those also say I need MotoPhoneTools. Is that true or do I just need the driver I already have in conjunction with those?

 

[Ktulu]

Originally posted by: CZroe

Originally posted by: Ktulu

Originally posted by: CZroe
OK, I got the USB drivers through DriverGuide (It seems to be super-rare) and they do work for getting it to charge. I just find it strange the the Linux utilities don't require a Motorola driver and the Windows utilities do. Anyway, does anyone know if I can do all the firmware upgrading and seem editing using just this driver?

You'll need PST 6.7 or higher and P2Kseem for the seem editing.

Thnx, but all the guides I see mentioning those also say I need MotoPhoneTools. Is that true or do I just need the driver I already have in conjunction with those?

All MobilePhone Tools does is allow you to transfer your pics, ringtones, videos, etc. But if you want to do seem editing, you'll need those pieces of software.

 

[CZroe]

It looks like I need Motorola Phone Tools or PST anyway... I need to update my firmware first and all the guides say to do it using a program in the "...\Program Files\Motorola" folder.

 

[Ktulu]

Originally posted by: CZroe
It looks like I need Motorola Phone Tools or PST anyway... I need to update my firmware first and all the guides say to do it using a program in the "...\Program Files\Motorola" folder.

check my PM