Sony Ericsson k300i - file transfer (Infrared)

[xoox]

Hi.

 

I have an Sony Ericsson k300i and a PC infraded adapter which connects to USB on my Mandriva 2006 PC.

 

Now, how can I make this thing work? When I plug in the adapter in the USB... nothing happens. When I turn on infrared on my k300i and position it in front of the infradred adapter... nothing happens.

 

Can anyone give me some hint on how to get a connection to be able to transfer files? Is this supported by Linux at all? Do I have to activate some IrDA-related things first?

 

I've read about a program called "ircp", but it seems I have some problems to use it, 'cause all it responds on the console is "Waiting for incoming connection".

 

 

Thanks for any hints on that matter...

[michaelcole]

Ah ha the IR and the Phone..

 

I have got mine to work using a different version of IR adapter and nokia phone.

 

I will point you towards some info which will get you started.

 

I am not sure you have the IR set up yet correctly so will start there.

 

[root@Mcole michael]# irdadump

01:41:21.725692 xid:cmd 69a8f24c > ffffffff S=6 s=0 (14)

01:41:21.815671 xid:cmd 69a8f24c > ffffffff S=6 s=1 (14)

01:41:21.905673 xid:cmd 69a8f24c > ffffffff S=6 s=2 (14)

01:41:21.995668 xid:cmd 69a8f24c > ffffffff S=6 s=3 (14)

01:41:22.085664 xid:cmd 69a8f24c > ffffffff S=6 s=4 (14)

01:41:22.175649 xid:cmd 69a8f24c > ffffffff S=6 s=5 (14)

01:41:22.265643 xid:cmd 69a8f24c > ffffffff S=6 s=* Mcole hint=8420 [ Computer IrOBEX ] (22)

 

Try irdadump from the console. If you get this type of stuff your half way there..

 

If not you have to set up you IRDA.

 

Check this website for full details on the setup.

 

http://tuxmobil.org/Infrared-HOWTO/index.html

 

Once you have that set up i use Kmobiletools or gnokii and for photo transfer (File Transfer ) Kbeam..

 

Hope that helps..

[xoox]

thank you very much for the fast relpy!

 

After I activated irda in the Mandriva Control Center, irdadump gave me a positive response:

 

03:33:59.932944 xid:cmd 98d9260d > ffffffff S=6 s=0 (14)

03:34:00.022723 xid:cmd 98d9260d > ffffffff S=6 s=1 (14)

03:34:00.112707 xid:cmd 98d9260d > ffffffff S=6 s=2 (14)

03:34:00.202693 xid:cmd 98d9260d > ffffffff S=6 s=3 (14)

03:34:00.292681 xid:cmd 98d9260d > ffffffff S=6 s=4 (14)

03:34:00.382669 xid:cmd 98d9260d > ffffffff S=6 s=5 (14)

03:34:00.472656 xid:cmd 98d9260d > ffffffff S=6 s=* localhost hint=8420 [ Computer IrOBEX ] (26)

 

So there seems to be something. I also installed kbeam. But I cannot get a connection. At lease I found no reaction whatsoever when activating the IR on the mobile phone. The adapter itself is not broken as it is recognized by Windows.

 

Maybe the IrDA to USB infrared adapter is not recognized by Linux? When I plug in the adapter, /var/log/messages gives me this:

 

localhost kernel: usb 2-2: new low speed USB device using ohci_hcd and address 2

 

Disconnecting the adapter results in:

 

usb 2-2: USB disconnect, address 2

 

That means some device is found by Linux. But is there an extra step necessary to make that work? Or does it just not work if not recognized automatically?

[michaelcole]

ok looking good to a point..

 

You are sending out packets across the device it thinks..

 

I will get back to you later my phone just went flat.. Needs a charge..

 

But i dont think we are far from getting it working for you..

[xoox]

Thanks for your help. My only fear is that this IR adapter is somewhat not compatible with Linux and therefore not recognized by the system. Always only Windows supported...

[michaelcole]

irdadump

 

07:53:14.226948 xid:cmd 69a8f24c > ffffffff S=6 s=0 (14)

07:53:14.316937 xid:cmd 69a8f24c > ffffffff S=6 s=1 (14)

07:53:14.399010 xid:rsp 69a8f24c < 0000d8fa S=6 s=1 Nokia 7200 hint=b125 [ PnP Modem Fax Telephony IrCOMM IrOBEX ] (27)

07:53:14.406927 xid:cmd 69a8f24c > ffffffff S=6 s=2 (14)

07:53:14.496925 xid:cmd 69a8f24c > ffffffff S=6 s=3 (14)

07:53:14.586918 xid:cmd 69a8f24c > ffffffff S=6 s=4 (14)

07:53:14.676913 xid:cmd 69a8f24c > ffffffff S=6 s=5 (14)

07:53:14.766907 xid:cmd 69a8f24c > ffffffff S=6 s=* Mcole hint=8420 [ Computer IrOBEX ] (22)

 

When you run irdadump do you gat more info like this when the phone is placed into irmode near the receiver?

 

This shows the item that is transmittingand receiving.

 

Your phone should stay in that mode while it is near the source. or else it will deactivate after a few mins?

[xoox]

Sorry for the late reply.

 

There is no change whatsoever regarding the irdadup output when I connect the adapter and place the mobile phone in IR-mode in front of it. It seems Linux recognizes a new low-speed USB-device but does not know what do do with it.

 

I am currently in China and I would say that my IrDA adapter is loccaly manufactured. It is a SMH-IR650 from Irxon (www.irxon.com). Maybe just not compatible with Linux. Websites found by Google using Linux and the model name are in Chinese and therefore not very much helpful.

 

So I think there might be not a very big chance to make it work (at least not with this model) . :sad:

 

Anyway, I think you for your kind help on this. :)