CA-42 Installation Problem (Nokia 3120)

Have anyone tried it in linux ? Some friend of mine said linux has no problems with usb data cables. I have to make a live cd to check it out.

yeah the MobiMB software worked for me. (the alternative for the original nokia pc suit) i started transfering pictures, themes, wallpapers, tones etc. But there is onething that i cant do, transferring applications and games.

the browser works in drag and drop method. after i've dragged the software or application to it's folder destination.... TADA

software crashes. what do i do? or any of you guys nkow other softwares simmilar to MobiMB?

Hi all, check out my solution (it works perfect for me)

http://forums.mobiledia.com/topic54161.html

Azyth

still not working:S

Hi,
I had the same problem for a CA-42 bought in china. The seller gave me a driver that works!
spec: cable typeIL40083821

If you have problems with this cable try the driver i uploaded here

My method: uninstall all nokia drivers, keep cable unplugged. Right click ser2pl.inf. After rebooting, plug the cable and it works.

Bye

EDIT: url added, enjoy

Not working anymore....

hello absolute noob here

Hmm! I also bought a generic CA-42 cable...can't get the supplied CD-driver to install. When the "Found new hardware" box pops up & click on it, a new box that says "Files needed: the file 'ser2pl.sys' on USB-Serial Cable Diskette is needed" appears even though the disc is in...just won't read that particular file I'm guessing...or its missing

Well. Serves me right for trying to save some $$ huh Genuine Nokia cables are $A70 here compared to $30 for the chinese fakes. meh.

After seeing all the problems here ~

(and considering I am really pretty clueless)

I'm going to get the nokia branded-cable....uh, NOT "Nok"

Hmmm....spoke too soon it seems.

Damn. The authentic Nokia cable doesn't work either

Unfortunately the Nokia support number is staffed in the Phillipines and no one there is any help..../sigh.

After 5 separate guided attempts at uninstall PC suite/reinstall I am tending to think there may be something up with Nokia's site & and PC suite software/link.

Initially, it took 1 hr 45 mins to download PC suite (yeah I'm on dialup lol) but now it takes less than one second to do the same

One operator @ Nokia support thought that there might be something wrong with the site's software and/or the link, but all subsequent operators have denied this could be the case. The actual cable appears to be functioning OK...drivers installed automatically etc. It really seems to be the software...

All I want to do is get the damn photos off my phone....no downloading ringtones etc....nothing else

I spent hours trying almost everything posted on these forums. Finally used the driver that came with the cable (CA-42 knock off) and when detection failed at the third step for the PC Suite app, I turned off the phone (Nokia 3220) by holding down the button on top and turned it back on again a few times, then I unplugged the cable and plugged it back in a few times. This was all done at that third detection screen. To my surprise, after a few tries the software detected the phone and it seems to work now (so far).

Hope this info helps someone.

Hi, I'm new to this forum and haven't read every post in this thread. I may or may not be able to help anyone with these problems, and someone may already have written what I am about to. But I sell alot of these cables, approx 200 per month and have had no complaints from people. (I lie, on some I get initial complaints but once I explain how to connect the cable there is never any further problems).

Before I start, a little information about the data cables:
There is no difference between the Chinese version CA-42 / CA-53 etc and the genuine Nokia models. Sorry there is about $50. Both cables are USB to USB cables (a bit of a fallacy), both can use the same software, and both are a pain to install.

Do not believe the people say they are different... They're cables that connect one device to another, that's it, period. The problems lie in the software and driver installation. So, I repeat again, both cables should work with both genuine and non genuine Nokia software. I have proved this time and time again.

Important information about the cables and connection with your phone and or computer:
1. The CA-42 data cable is not strictly a usb cable, but a data cable;

2. This means you must ensure that you are connected to the correct com port on the computer;

3. A common question I'm often asked is, "the cable doesn't fit into the bottom of my phone'. The connection to the computer and the phone may seem tight and you may have to apply some added pressure;

4. Check that when you connect the phone to the cable that the phone Identifies the connection.

Installation Procedure

1. Install software from cd to computer (data suite or just download it from Nokias website - it all works the same)

2. Plug cable into computer (DO NOT PLUG PHONE INTO CABLE YET) and follow the 'next/next/next' prompts to install the cable drivers.(your computer should automatically recognise the drivers from the disk)

3. Restart computer

4. Plug phone into data cable (and follow following procedure)

a. Phone icon will appear in bottom right icons list of your computer
b. Right click on icon
c. Go to connections
d. Click on data cable type
e. Click on configure
f. Ebsure your cable is plugged into the same usb port as is stated in the configure section.

5. Start nokia data suite and your phone will connect.

6. Your phone should do this automatically but make sure it is set to activate for the data enhancement.

This is what I have been sending my customers as I find the instructions in the booklet are don't work. I have sold over 1000 of these cables (and more CA-53) and get about 5 people a week that have problems. Once they have these instructions, not one person has come back.

The most common problem is the comport connection. Remember, your cable is not a true USB cable, but a data cable. This means that your com ports must be correct. 75% of data cable faulty installations are fixed once this problem is corrected.

The remaining 25% of problems occur when you try to install the cable and with the phone connected. REMEMBER - DO NOT HAVE YOUR PHONE CONNECTED WHEN INSTALLING YOUR CABLE DRIVERS AND SOFTWARE. It will not work.......

That's about it. I hope I have been able to help someone out there with their installation problems. These cables are inherantly hard to use but patience is the key. You don't need to spend big money on orignal product from Nokia. The cables all come from the same place.

Try my instructions and see how you go.

I am available on email, if you have any questions or further problems. I'm more then happy to help where I can.

Regards,

Captain Grumpy

CA-42 Installation Problem (Nokia 3120)

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