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Xperia Pro PC installation - Windows XP

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:02:28 GMT

Hi,

I just got my new Xperia Pro phone and I'm trying to set it up with my PC, I installed the PC companion software, but when I plug in my phone, the Found New Hardware device just keeps giving endless popups on the bottom right saying "Found New Hardware MTP Device". This just keeps popping up continuously and endlessly and nothing additional happens. When I check Device manager, it does show MTP device, but that's it.

Please advice what to do? I have already restarted my PC and phone but still the same.

Re: Xperia Pro PC installation - Windows XP

uliwooly-wooly — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:21:09 GMT

on your phone go to

settings -> sony ericsson -> connectivity -> USB connection mode -> Mass storage mode (MSC) make sure Auto connect in MSC it's NOT selected

Re: Xperia Pro PC installation - Windows XP

uliwooly-wooly — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:29:35 GMT

Make sure you backup everything

Settings -> privacy -> Back up my data and Automatic restore should be selected

and also

Use one of these links to download the

Backup & Restore app

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193802

http://www.elita-clan.com/downloads/backup_and_restore_v010935.apk

http://www.elita-clan.com/downloads/backup_and_restore_v010935.apkor
http://www.mediafire.com/?1n07llajeaoo03y

How to install it

You need to

go to settings -> applications -> check unknown sources

download IO File Manager

https://market.android.com/details?id=org.openintents.filemanager&feature=search_result

download the backup & restore app, transfer it to your SD card, use OI file manager to find it -> tap on it -> install it

Contacts

just to play it safe sync your contacts w/ google if you haven't already

open your phonebook

press MENU button -> tap on Send Contacts -> select all -> send it to your email

on your computer

-> download the file -> go to your gmail -> click on contacts -> click on more actions -> on the drop down menu click on "import" -> choose the file -> and click import

Apps

Don't worry so much about backing up your apps

on your computer go to

market.android.com -> log in -> click on My Library -> and send all your apps to your phone

SMS/MMS

if you don't want to use the backup & restore app then

Install "backup SMS" to back up your SMS and MMS to your Gmail

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync&feature=search_result

or your SMS use

"backup & restore SMS"

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&feature=search_result

or for your MMS use "Save MMS"

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.schwimmer.android.mmsextract&feature=search_result

Call Logs

And for call logs this is great

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.yang.android.ansta

Re: Xperia Pro PC installation - Windows XP

uliwooly-wooly — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:33:28 GMT

if you are trying to update your phone

you can try

Update Service (SEUS)

http://dl-www.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/110/61/1309763183/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.7.13.exe

Re: Xperia Pro PC installation - Windows XP

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:35:47 GMT

It was set to MTP mode. it is able to detect the phone now in MSC even with the Autoconnect in MSC is checked. But can someone explain what is the difference between MTP and MSC mode? how does the MTP help and how is it different from MSC?

Re: Xperia Pro PC installation - Windows XP

uliwooly-wooly — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:42:48 GMT

it all depends on what you want to do, I prefer to mount my SD card as an additional drive on my comptuer, some other prefer to connect it on Media transfer mode to use MEDIA GO to transfer their music, I rather open the drive and transfer it myself

Re: Xperia Pro PC installation - Windows XP

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:40:24 GMT

It was set to MTP mode. it is able to detect the phone now in MSC even with the Autoconnect in MSC is checked. But can someone explain what is the difference between MTP and MSC mode? how does the MTP help and how is it different from MSC?

As mentioned above, I am able to connect with MSC but the phone still refuses to work with MTP. The pop up on the bottom right hand corner still pops up endlessly and it keeps saying MTP device found a million times and nothing happens. Am I missing drivers for xp or something? Please help.

Re: Xperia Pro PC installation - Windows XP

jinx100 — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:29:04 GMT

MTP is a Microsoft protocol for exchanging DRM protected media. It allows syncing and transfer between your desktop and portable media devices. Your questions about MTP on XP will get better answers if posted on a Microsoft forum.

Re: Xperia Pro PC installation - Windows XP

uliwooly-wooly — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:43:17 GMT

you are missing some drivers, reinstall PCC and restart your computer

Re: Xperia Pro PC installation - Windows XP

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:57:25 GMT

This is becoming a pain. I have uninstalled everything, reinstalled, still the same issue. The phone connects fine with MSC mode but it just keeps popping up saying found new hardware MTP device while trying to connect with MTP mode.

Re: Xperia Pro PC installation - Windows XP

Markus1 — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:15:39 GMT

Try to run Windows Update and see if there are any Windows Media Player updates available. These updates comes with new DRM drivers related to this.

Re: Xperia Pro PC installation - Windows XP

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:22:29 GMT

This process worked for me.

Disconnect from USB connection.

On your phone, go to Settings>Applications>>Manage Applications>All (tab)>MtpApp

Select - Force Stop

The select - Cear Data

This will not delete any personal data on your memory card. So, do not worry.

Now, connect your USB cable.

Re: Xperia Pro PC installation - Windows XP

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:00:51 GMT

thanks..

it work for me..

Re: Xperia Pro PC installation - Windows XP

krishnamarda — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:05:37 GMT

Thanks,

It worked for me.

I updated my Xpria Ray to ICS. After that I was unable to charge mobile through PC's(Wnindows XP) usb port. Even its working on Windows Vista & Windows 7.

This might be happening due to old MTP version. Updating media player to WMP11 solved the problem.