SDHC driver for original aku 2.3.1 ROM

[Shof515]

Hate to bump the thread like this, however for those looking for a 4gb SDHC card, Radioshack has a sale for like 45 dollars where you get the card and the micromate reader too. Inwhich, it works on axim x51 since im using this card for music

[mkss55442]

I picked up a Kingston 4 GB Class 4 SDHC card at MicroCenter today for $29.99. It goes on sale for $27.99 tomorrow. The card works great so far.

Micro Center Online - the center of .computer shopping

[mingkee]

Originally Posted by makuu

I found this driver (on XDA DEV) that you can install to your x51v running the original aku 2.3.1 rom (ie A12 for english).
I have tested it thanks to mphayvanh as he generously gave me his 8 Gb SDHC.
It reconize the card but only as a 4 GB, so I believe with this driver you'll be able to use SDHC up to 4 Gb.

thanks
it works right away on my HX2495
I can forget new HP for time being

[mingkee]

instruction:
unzip the file, copy it to memory card (or my documents), and run it down in your pda
after restarting, it should read SD-HC
tested with 4GB miniSD-HC and a 4GB microSD-HC (both with adaptor of course), it just works, nothing else
it should work with ANY WM5 device (my HX2495)
now I can settle with 16GB SD-HC for whooping 32GB of storage!!! (I have 16GB CF already)

[mingkee]

Originally Posted by Julie

I don't understand why anyone would want to install this driver to their pocket pc, when you can find 4 GB SD cards that work fine in pocket pcs. Now if the driver allowed you to use 8 GB SDHC cards, that'd be great!

I don't see that this driver adds much functionality. Please enlighten me.

VGA video files takes good amount of space, as well as my audio files (160-192k ogg files)
more storage=better always
btw, this thread should be put sticky, because it'll help millions of WM5 devices, not limited to Axims

[legobrains]

Does any one know of a way to get it to work on WM2003se with out having to uninsatll/then reinstall when needed?

Anyways, here is a 4GB Micro SDHC for $20.00 after coupon sw10poff valid today only!
Kingston 4GB MicroSD Flash Card w/adapter,Model SDC4/4GB
*edited to add: it sold out, I ordered one and they told me it was sold out and they cancelled my order*

[kosmicken]

If I understand things correctly, you can load up a greater-than-4GB card on your PC, and your WM device will be able to access all the files on it, but WM recognizes the card as 4GB.

What if you put files on the card from your device? Will it stop at 4GB? This is an important concern for me if I am going to invest in an 8 or 16GB card. I use Windows Media Player to sync my music library to the SD card in my Axim. Since I have subscription music, the card must be in the Axim because the Axim is a subscription-compatible player. I cannot copy subscription music to a storage card in my computer's card reader. If I have an 8GB SDHC in my Axim, will it show up as 8GB to Windows Media Player?

[mphayvanh]

Kosmicken,

No it will not. The PC recognize and can read files in the card that is over the 4GB limit--but your Axim will STOP reading the files you put in after the limit.

Just to make it clear--I have 3.6 GB of files right now in my 8GB card. My Axim can read ALL files right now. But anything I ADD from this point forward it will NOT read it. Think of it as a hidden storage area after this point. It can be seen and view from your Axim and PC, but it won't let you do anything with it except on a PC. Hopes this helps. It's a small step forward but a huge accomplishment over Dells original ROM.

[kosmicken]

Now I have 8GB of storage.... Don't need to invest in no iPod Touch

Filled up my Class 4 OCZ 8GB SDHC card and all files work.

Unless I'm missing something, these users say they can see all files on the card when used on the Axim. Is this correct?

On a related note...this thread is the first time I have ever heard of different class cards. What's that all about? (Feel free to provide a link if it's already clearly explained elsewhere.)

[mphayvanh]

They can see it--I can see all my files, but I bet you they can't run every file on the card. I tried and it didn't work for me. I was premature to report files were all working on mine but after a close examination, only certain files (it depends on how they occupy the the mem blocks) can be read.

BTW-Not sure how the Classes of SDHC (2,4,6) plays in the readibility of cards. Can someone else please confirm compatibility over 4 GB with a Class 4 as quoted by Kosmicken above? Mine is a Samsung OEM 8GB Class 2 (first SDHC Card in the market and only 4GB is recognized).

[prabakar]

hi i installed the file but still it is not reading my sandisc 4gb SDHC memory card for dell axim x51.
am i missing some thing.

note:
i copied each file seperately to my pda since i could not run winrar in my pda, since it say it is not supported.
after copying the files i run the setup file and i even reboted the PDA, it still say in my memory check that my memory card is not installed, i need help here.

[Unit ZER0]

This driver is awesome! Thanks Makuu!

[pinyon]

I've posted this elsewhere, but just an FYI. I too think the driver is great but it broke OCN6 which is SD based. I had to revert to the stock driver.

[jdeleon0526]

After installing SDHC on my ipaq 6900... my new Toshiba 4gb miniSD works like a charm.

[dfeder]

I just installed the cab file on my Acer N300 with WM5 and it read my 4gb sdhc card with absolutely NO problem. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Anyone know if it works with 8gb?

Dov