"Nelson" <noreply@vapor.edu> wrote in message
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> It worked!
>
> The photos were transferred to PC successfully, thanks to some key
> bits of guidance you provided. Details:
>
> Used BitPim Beta 1.0.7.20081215. I specified a phone that BitPim
> supports (LG VX5400) that might be functionally similar to my VX5500.
> However, BitPim then detected it as a generic "Other CDMA phone."
>
> Tried the variousl BitPim functions, but none work (which for my
> present purpose doesn't matter). BitPim could not get "phone info" or
> access its phonebook, ringtones, calendar, etc., since my phone is not
> supported
>
> Fortunately, BitPim can be used to navigate the phone's directory
> structure. A little exploration found the photos in the phone's
> directory: \brew\mod\10888. It was necessary to copy them one at a
> time, but that's no problem.
>
> Most other directories can be viewed but not otherwise accessed. For
> example, I could not copy or delete any ringtones, attempts at which
> got the error message, "Access to the file/directory has been blocked
> on this phone by the phone provider." Cute.
>
> ADDED: Just tried specifying a different phone (VX5300), and all of a
> sudden BitPim and my phone came to life. The BitPim functions now are
> accessible, although they still get the "file/directory blocked" error
> thanks to Verizon.
>
> BitPim is a nice program. So is its price. It can do lots of useful
> things for phones that it supports and whose carriers have not
> crippled them.
>
> The bluetooth tips have been noted for future use.
>
> The guidance you folks provided is appreciated. THANK YOU!
>
>
>
>

FWIW, keep checking once in a while, Bitpim is user supported and new
phones/features are added once in a while (that ones rather new and not
added yet), and if you have the phones firmware/software updated, things may
change (my e815 functions have changed - very slowly - over the years,
specially when i had my e815 reflashed, and my sisters vx8300 - both no
longer sold by verizon - sometimes have new features/functions supported in
both bitpim and mpt)