How to Format Storage Card in Windows Mobile?

Of course the most convenient way to format your storage or flash memory card (i.e. micro-SD card) is to use SD card reader which can be plugged into your PC through USB for example. Your PC or laptop will then detect this storage card as one of the disk spaces so that you can perform the format as like how you normally format a normal hard disk.

However, I don't have this SD card reader. Therefore, I was searching around to find a way to format my storage card (i.e. Micro-SD card) in Windows Mobile. Unfortunately, many of those are not working except I found this one – StorageTools by SoftWinter.

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Note: For some reasons, the EXE doesn't work. It says I'm required to use the latest of active-sync software which is no longer necessary in Windows Vista. So, do NOT download the EXE from this website. Let's follow the following instructions:


Download & Install Instructions

1. Click on the "More Download Options".
2. Look for "Storage Tools for Windows Mobile"
3. Download the appropriate CAB file (e.g. st.ppc420.arm.cab)
4. Copy the CAB file (e.g. st.ppc420.arm.cab) to your mobile phone.
5. Run the CAB file (e.g. st.ppc420.arm.cab ) and install the application into your mobile.
6. In the StorageTools application, click on the "Format" tab and you will know what to do next. :)
   

Other Cool features of this StorageTools that you may also can try out is the “Scan” and “Defrag” features which I find it very useful.

Network Not Available – CorePlayer

It used to automatically open up CorePlayer software and stream video when I try to watch video from YouTube. Until recently, it somehow errors out the message - “Network Not Available”.

At first, I thought it was due to the internet connection issue but it turns out is the setting in the CorePlayer software. The “Enable Network Access” option has been somehow disable without my notice.

Steps to Enable Network Access

1. Goto Menu->Tools->Perference
   
2. Select Select Page -> Network
3. Check or tick the “Enable Network Access”

Once the “Enable Network Access” has been turned one, it solves the problem. Hope it helps you too if you encounter a similar issue.

P/S: CorePlayer used to be a freeware which is called TCPMP but now it costs around USD 30. For free YouTube mobile application, you may want to just visit m.google.com/youtube with your phone. :)