[mdlug] [Tech Support] Bitpim, LG VX6100, USB

[Jeff Hanson]

On 10/31/07, Robert Meier <eaglecoach at wwnet.com> wrote:
> linux cell phone users,
>
> Is anyone using bitpim?
> Is anyone using an LG VX6100?
>
> I recently acquired a straight data cable,
> and when plugged in, a usb device appears in /proc/bus/usb/001/
>
> When I start bitpim, plug the cable in, boot the phone,
> select [Settings], and [Browse], it reports
>        2 ports active but unavailable
>          ... LG VX6100 ... Interface Modem Interface ...
>          ... LG VX6100 ... Interface Diagnostics Interface ...
> If I select either of these the detail reports that it is
>    active True ... os reports the device is correctly configured and attached
>    available False ... was unable to open this port
>
> After googling,
>       I have verified filesystem permissions of /dev/usb/usbdev1.*
>       Tried booting the phone w/ and w/o the cable attached.
>       Tried access with the phone off, and on.
>       Set phone interface setting to USB, Serial (19200, 115200)
>
> Any suggestions?

Maybe it's a Python bug.