This page contains answers to common questions handled by our support staff, please contact us at info@sohogopher.com if your question is unanswered here.

   

Cable driver was installed automatically when CD inserts, but it shows "install failed"

During the cable driver installation it may show "install failed" at the end of process, however you may still find the virtual com port is loaded upon plugging in the cable. Follow steps [here] if the driver is properly installed. If it does not happen, you will need to uninstall the cable, restart the computer and try again.

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It says a system file is missing during installation

You need to load the cable driver from the CD manually, or re-insert the CD.

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The driver is installed OK, but the mobile phone program can't detect the phone

1. Make sure the cable driver is installed PRIOR TO installing the PC Suite/other software; otherwise the Suite/program will not detect the cable.

2. Check if the virtual com port is available. It can be done by opening the Device Manager under Control Panel - System - Hardware, and expand the com port connection item. USB-to-Serial connection should be found.

3. Adjust the connection speed by right clicking the USB-to-Serial connection under Device Manager and select [Properties]. Most computers work with 115200bps but others will only run at 57600bps and 9600bps. You should not need to test with other speeds.

4. [NOKIA] The PC Suite may not detect the cable automatically upon launching. You may need to plug out the cable, choose Select Connection - Serial Port and then plug in the cable again.

5. [SAMSUNG] Certain models work for "plug in cable before launching EasyGPRS/EasyStudio", while others need launching the software first and plug in the cable second. So please try both.

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My Nokia says "Accessory Not Supported" when I plug in the cable

If "Accessory Not Supported" is displayed on the mobile, recharge the battery until full before another attempt. If the error message still occurs, please contact our service team for a replacement.

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The cable is just not working properly, what else to check?

USB ports on front panels, hubs, splitters and laptop coputers have a lower voltage. Connect the cable directly to the motherboard or the PCI/CardBus adapter if possible.

If possible, try on another computer as certain motherboards (notably Taiwanese/Chinese made) have lower connectivity. We've had no problems with Asustek motherboards (even though it's from Taiwan) but having difficulty with Leadtek and MSI motherboards; which are otherwise exactly the same configuration.

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Samsung related issues

Samsung has developed various programs for different models, refer to the Samsung European website for comprehensive program guidance. Most notably, current models like E700 uses EasyStudio for data transfer (but the Melody to Phone and Image to Phone features are replaced by File Manager within EasyStudio); E715 uses EasyGPRS (which is also for phonebook, ringtones and images transfer). PC Link is for older models only.

Some Samsung users reported that Java applications and games cannot be transferred through the cable, we are still examining the cause of the issue.

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Further online help

There are lots of experienced users who may had similar problems, you can find more technical and detailed answers from various online resources. Google with the keywords is a good start, and you can also browse these forums:

http://www.ringtonerfest.com/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi (Mostly Nokia oriented)

http://www.mobiledia.com/forum/forum14.html (Most models covered)

http://www.howardforums.com/ (Probably biggest forum online, with lots of useful archives)

http://www.celldownload.com/ (Another forum, but with great resource of wallpapers)

http://www.gsmarena.com/ (Not as many users, but still worth a look)

http://e700.t35.com/default.php (Free wallpapers and ringtones for Samsung)

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