how to transfer files between Nokia Express Music 5310/5320 phone and ubuntu linux

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03
2009

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Ubuntu linux latest version in January 2009 is ubuntu 8.10. Ubuntu linux with earlier version may work too. This is a simple faq written regarding how to transfer files between Nokia 5300 series including Nokia Express Music 5310/5320 and ubuntu linux. First, we need to have the connectivity cable. Micro USB cable CA-101 supplied by nokia provides high-speed USB 2.0 data transfer rates, and enables charging your compatible device or enhancement from a laptop or PC USB port.

Simple steps involved to transfer files between Nokia Express Music 5310/5320 and ubuntu linux:

First, connect the Nokia Connectivity Cable CA-101 to your Nokia 5310/5320. Then, plug into your laptop/ PC.
From Nokia Express 5310/5320 menu, select Mass Storage.
In few seconds, it will be detected as an USB storage. You can create any directory that you want.
In the directory, select the files you want to copy and move.
In your Nokia, select the directory and paste the files.

Tips:
From the menu, always click “Unmount Volume” from Nokia 5310/5320 icon before you unplug the CA-101 cable.

Troubleshooting the transfer problems:
If you are having problems with the transfer, please check the phone’s USB connection. It should be in “Data storage” mode, so that it functions as a USB Mass Storage device.

From the standby screen, kindly
Press “Menu”
Select “Settings”
Select “Connectivity”
Select “USB data cable”
Select either “Data storage” or “Ask on conn.”

Let’s say you choose “Ask on conn.“, then everytime you connect the device via USB you will be prompted on the phone to select either “PC Suite” (for use with Nokia PC Suite), “Printing & media” (emulate a digital camera), or “Data storage” (USB Mass Storage mode).

Kindly leave your valuable comments regarding how to transfer files between linux (mandriva, ubuntu, other linux distros) and other phones such as Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, etc. We’d be glad to hear from you so that we could learn together and help beginners to solve their problems.

Thanks!