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How to use your Alltel Razr V3m as a USB Mass Storage Device
Hey everyone,
kernelpanic over on HoFo posted this. I have tested it and it works, so I figured I would share it. I also posted it up on WA this morning. I think this is a nice find.
Sick of using MPT to transfer music/ringtones/etc.?You can use your Alltel firmwared V3m as a USB hard drive with just a few simple steps. Here's how-
1. download these modified menus from http://rapidshare.com/files/18353336/moto-USB-hd.zip.html
2. unzip and using either p2kcommander or efs explorer put mma_ucp and mma_dcp in /a/motorola/system
3. Edit seem 2742 (bytes 0, record 1) offset 009b. check bit 5
4. Reboot your phone.You should now have a new icon called USB Settings under Settings->Connection
Change this from modem/com to USB drive to transfer files to/from your MMC on the phone...Note- this has only been tried on the V3m with Alltel firmware!!! You're welcome to experiment and post results with other devices (V3c?) or firmwares (Verizon?) But backup your original menu files first!!! If in doubt, only copy the mma_ucp file to your phone. That way a master reset will restore your menu. Good Luck!
Enjoy,
kernelpanic
This is a nice find. I guess it comes standard on the Alltel v3m??? But either way, this is handy. It will reset your home key shortcuts, but u can go back into Personalize and set them back the way u had them before. It allows access to your memory card like it is a mass storage device. So, you can add music or ringtones to the audio folder (mp3 format). You can add pics/wallpaper to the picture folder (jpeg format). You can add videos (3gpp format) to the video folder. Just remember, if u plan on using any of the mp3 files as ringtones, or the pics as caller id pics, you must go in and move them to the phone's memory before doing so.
This eliminates the need for MPT if u havent purchased it. It removed the need of buggy programs like BitPim and P2Kcommander that take forever to transfer files. It removes the need to buy a bluetooth dongle to transfer files. It treats it liek a true flash drive.
I havent been able to test it out on any other kind of phone, but my guess is it MIGHT work. If yo uhappen to try, please let us know. And before doing so, just back up your mma_dcp, mma_ucp, and 2742 seem before changing anything so if u need to go back, u can.
How to use your Alltel Razr V3m as a USB Mass Storage Device
Posted: Mon, 02/26/2007 - 09:24 by NeoFurywow nice!
I'm tempted to try on my VWZ UI, but might wait til someone else tries before I do..
So if anyone tries on their VWZ UI let us know how it works!
if it doesn't, just another reason to switch to alltel xD
-Neo
How to use your Alltel Razr V3m as a USB Mass Storage Device
Posted: Mon, 02/26/2007 - 11:37 by CincyballI came across something very cool in adding music to the tf card. Instead of just throwing all the mp3's onto the card and having them all unorganized on in the audio folder, add the FOLDER with the music IN the folder to the card.
FOr instance, I loaded up Fallout Boy, Panic at the Disco, and Incubus folders into the audio folder. I then added music into their respective folders. When u go to the audio folder in the phone, it will show all the songs by alphabetical order. BUT, if u use the */# to scroll thru categories, it will actually scroll thru the folders and show just that artist. So the first screen u see all the songs listed under Sounds. Then hit the # and it will go to Unfiled (and probably wont show any songs). Then # again and it will go to the first FOLDER/ARTIST alphabetically. And so on, until you get back to the Sounds menu where it displays all the songs.
So in essence, u can create your playlist in the main menu and use shuffle to mix it up. Orr, if u want to listen to a particular artist, just scroll thru til u get to it. Im sure u could add allll of your music, and then go in and add them to user-created folders, but when loading music from scratch, u can already have it done. Most people say they dislike this audio player compared to the verizon one, but I think knowing how to set up categories will make it much better.
This is also nice for if u want to delete a certain artist from the phone, when u load up the shared/audio folder, since u originally added the folders, u can find it easier, rather than trying to locate the 10 files randomly placed in the folder.
How to use your Alltel Razr V3m as a USB Mass Storage Device
Posted: Mon, 02/26/2007 - 14:35 by pyde_pypperhey Razr do you have a different ID over at Hofo? Only reason I ask is I just saw your exact same post ( ie word for word) posted on Hofo.
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How to use your Alltel Razr V3m as a USB Mass Storage Device
Posted: Mon, 02/26/2007 - 15:30 by CincyballYea, I am Cincyball on HoFo and Wireless Advisor
How to use your Alltel Razr V3m as a USB Mass Storage Device
Posted: Mon, 02/26/2007 - 15:42 by pyde_pypperlol... that's good to know, because while taking a break I was reading over there and I was like WTF nice copy and paste. reason being is I had just read your post here and was like my god that was fast to copy and paste that quick. All good tho, just a pet peave of mine when people do stuff like that ( ie copy the paste) and they don't give credit to who deserves it.
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How to use your Alltel Razr V3m as a USB Mass Storage Device
Posted: Mon, 02/26/2007 - 17:19 by IAmToddTried it on my C running VZW with nothing. Might be an M thing since its got the TC card.
V3m daily driver so-to-speak
Pink V3c- now gray and running Alltel 4.06
E815- Moto UI Pre-Installed D
How to use your Alltel Razr V3m as a USB Mass Storage Device
Posted: Mon, 02/26/2007 - 17:27 by AncalagonThe interesting application here is if this can be used to enable the TF slot on the V3m running a V3c firmware, should the Telus V3c monster ever be leaked. Likely or even anything more than a wild shot in the dark? Nope, but hey, you never know.
How to use your Alltel Razr V3m as a USB Mass Storage Device
Posted: Mon, 02/26/2007 - 17:52 by IAmToddWhats better about the Telus firmware?
V3m daily driver so-to-speak
Pink V3c- now gray and running Alltel 4.06
E815- Moto UI Pre-Installed D
How to use your Alltel Razr V3m as a USB Mass Storage Device
Posted: Mon, 02/26/2007 - 17:57 by pyde_pypper^^^has java in the Telus firmware, they don't use BREW, so free apps and games :)
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How to use your Alltel Razr V3m as a USB Mass Storage Device
Posted: Mon, 02/26/2007 - 17:58 by IAmToddThe huge question is, Can it handle delivery confirmations?
V3m daily driver so-to-speak
Pink V3c- now gray and running Alltel 4.06
E815- Moto UI Pre-Installed D