http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:16:12 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/images/styles/zune/misc/rss.jpg http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/ http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hacks-mods/47251-help-zune30-3-2-i-want-get-3-1-a.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:04:40 GMT and everytime i find a 3.1 link it always takes me to 4.0. I want to make it usable as a hard drive but need to get the 3.1 software. am I missing... and everytime i find a 3.1 link it always takes me to 4.0. I want to make it usable as a hard drive but need to get the 3.1 software. am I missing something? can someone help me? ]]> KesaK http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hacks-mods/47251-help-zune30-3-2-i-want-get-3-1-a.html http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hacks-mods/47250-there-way-keep-my-zune-software-upgrading.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:08:06 GMT After struggling with the POS Zune 4.0 release for the last few weeks: podcasts SNAFU and syncing problems. I uninstalled the Zune software and all... After struggling with the POS Zune 4.0 release for the last few weeks: podcasts SNAFU and syncing problems. I uninstalled the Zune software and all its dependent processes/services. I could never get 4.0 to reinstall. It kept getting stuck on "Checking for updates...." and would go no further.

I could get 3.1 to install, and I decided I'm better off to keep my software/firmware right here. Is there a way I can do this, and keep Zune from forcing updates? I previously tried this with 2.5, but then the Zune wouldn't sync unless I upgraded. If anyone knows of any registry hack or other way to do this I'd like to give it a try.

Ideally, I'd like to run 2.5 because that was the last release that had "Playlist On the Go" that you could save. Not the inferior "Now Playing," but I'd take any release prior to 4.0 at this point. ]]> nathanbrand http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hacks-mods/47250-there-way-keep-my-zune-software-upgrading.html http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hacks-mods/47114-zune-software-4-0-screwing-up-my-song-names.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:18:41 GMT Hello Everyone, I signed up here a while ago, but this is my first post though :) First and Foremost, forgive me if I am posting in the wrong... Hello Everyone, I signed up here a while ago, but this is my first post though :)

First and Foremost, forgive me if I am posting in the wrong place.

Okay, so I am sure most of you are familiar with this problem and I am probably making a very big deal about it, but I am warning you, this has EXTENSIVE detail of my problem, which means a lot of reading...sorry about that.

I have a zune (not HD) 80GB version. I have downloaded and installed the new Zune 4.0 software and all seemed good...except I noticed a VERY annoying problem with the way the software handles songs that are SIMILARLY named with each other. For some reason, the software starts thinking that they are duplicates, which they are NOT, then for some other tracks it starts intentionally renaming them a different name from the original song file name and pretty much when I try to change it back it either doesn't do anything or the software declares it as a duplicate.

To show an example, here's a few tracks that I have downloaded from my Trance Around the World Live Feed, from tatw.co.uk/podcast.xml

Here's a few tracks to start off:

Trance Around The World [#250]
Trance Around The World [#251]
Trance Around The World [#252]
Trance Around The World [#253]
Trance Around The World [#254]
Trance Around The World [#255]

You might start thinking "OK, I don't see too much of a problem, since all track names vary based on their episode number..."

But here's where it gets messy...this is what I am seeing on my collection list:

Trance Around The World [#250] (i)
Trance Around The World [#256]

Where (i) means there are supposedly duplicated songs. When I click on the (i), here's what I see:

Trance Around The World [#250]
Trance Around The World [#250] (2)
Trance Around The World [#250] (3)
Trance Around The World [#250] (4)
Trance Around The World [#250] (5)

When I look on my Zune Folder on Windows Explorer, my original song files are as they were (exactly how I named them the first time above) without any changes, so I know it's the Zune software screwing up somewhere. When I right-click on the "duplicates" (in this case "Trance Around The World [#250] (2) ) and see their Properties, I can see the name of the ORIGINAL song file, like this:

Album artist: Above & Beyond
Album: aboveandbeyond.nu
Release year: 2008
Disc: 0
Track: 250
Genre: Trance
Artists: Above & Beyond
Composer: Unknown
Conductor: Unknown
File Name: Trance Around The World [#251]

The Important part here is the file name in bold. Each different "duplicate" is a different song (based on their file name), but its Metadata title has somehow been overwritten to have the same name of some other SIMILAR track title (in this case being number 250).

So basically, the Zune software has somehow changed the original file name to something completely different.

The software doesn't just do this consistently, it can also have the correct file name, but with the wrong track number, or it can have both the correct file name and the correct title, but the wrong track number.....you kind of get the idea of the possible ways it screws this up.

In conclusion, this is SEVERELY frustrating!

I have already done the following:

*I have uninstalled and reinstalled the software...nothing
*I used unZoone to deinstall and reinstall Zune...nothing
*I used the Zunemediacollectionresettool downloaded from microsoft...nothing

So I am stuck and don't know what to do....is there anything I have overlooked? Any help will be appreciated.

Again, sorry for my first long post, I just wanted to give as much details as possible.

Thanks! ]]> soma1509 http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hacks-mods/47114-zune-software-4-0-screwing-up-my-song-names.html http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hacks-mods/47030-multi-hdd-zune.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:00:51 GMT I have 2 Zunes and one is broken. I was wondering if it was possible to put both the harddrives into one zune. I know space is an issue, but lets... I have 2 Zunes and one is broken. I was wondering if it was possible to put both the harddrives into one zune. I know space is an issue, but lets pretend I have all the space in the world. Any one got any ideas? ]]> SpiderKenny http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hacks-mods/47030-multi-hdd-zune.html http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hacks-mods/46878-using-zune-wifi-adapter.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:16:11 GMT I recently got a laptop but it is lacking built in wifi (hey it was free) so i was wondering that instead of buying a wifi card or whatever for it if... I recently got a laptop but it is lacking built in wifi (hey it was free) so i was wondering that instead of buying a wifi card or whatever for it if I could somehow connect to the internet through my Zune? I know it is super far fetched but all I could do is ask ]]> InsanePyro http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hacks-mods/46878-using-zune-wifi-adapter.html http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hacks-mods/46818-zune-car-pack-v2-fixed.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:00:03 GMT Hey guys,

Hopefully this is the right spot to post this, but either way I think it'll help a lot of people out. I had a crappy FM transmitter for a while until I decided, "Zune makes good stuff, so their transmitter for their Zune out to be great (compatibility and all)..."

Anyone who ones a Zune Car Pack v2 knows it is garbage. Really unfortunate. However, if you spent 80, 60, or even 30 bucks on one, you can redeem your purchase.

I'm aware there is already a range hack for the first Zune transmitter, but this allows you to charge your Zune and have FM presets. A pretty fun combo, I think.

Enough talk, here is the guide.

Range hack your Zune Car Pack v2:

1. The first step is getting that lame backing off the little box that is your transmitter. It is glued on exceptionally well, and getting it off will not be pretty. If you are amazing with tools and get the metal backing off without damaging it, I think you deserve a medal. Either way, this is what you are dealing with...

The quickest, simplest, and easily the crudest way to get it off is what I did. Use a screwdriver to create a gap, then use a pair of pliers to get under the glue and pull. Simple. This is what you'll get.


2. Now that the back is off, take out the 4 tiny screws with a small Phillips head screwdriver. The little metal disc is a magnet. It's pretty convenient if you don't want to lose those screws.


3. You are inside. Looks complicated, huh?

Don't be afraid; it's easy. Just be careful. I fixed a kit one time, and it eventually stopped working (remember this guide is used at your own risk). I believe it stopped from repeated abuse. When your transmitter is naked, be quick and careful about doing the job and sealing it back up. Anyway, your goal is the little white tower with copper wire circuited around it. That's your antenna. If you have trouble finding it, or you just want to test your connection (not a bad idea), then take it to your car and hook it up with the zune and all. While the transmitter is outside of its case, play some tunes and take any antenna wire (I just stole about 6 inches from the long wire hooked up to my stereo. I hate the radio anyway.) and do your best to connect the wire with the solder sticking out of the bottom of the the internal antenna. Depending on where your set up will be in the car, you may want a shorter wire. I can tolerate a long wire, so I play it safe with about 5 or 6 inches. Play around and see what works. Again, poke the antenna joint with a wire. Any wire will work, but you'll need the antenna wire to make the joint permanent, so you might as well get it. Normal copper wire is terrible for the job because it works like a sponge to soak up the solder instead of holding fast. Virtually no connection. Here is the placement of the internal antenna (inside my red box). It's on the back side of the circuit board.



4. Did you test the connection? Awesome. If it didn't work, just keep playing with that little joint. You'll see where I soldered in a minute if that helps you find it. Alright then, pull out your soldering iron and some standard rosin core solder. Don't have on? A cheap iron (about $15) and some solder ($1.50) won't set you back much. Trust me, clear music and your whole collection at your finger tips on the road? Worth it. Or you could just buy another cheap transmitter. Moving along, you will be soldering your antenna wire to the already existing solder joint beneath the little white tower that is the internal antenna. Because the circuit board is filled on both sides with electronics, you will not be able to flip the board to the other side and solder there. You are going to need to place the wire right next to the antenna itself. Not on. Beside. Soldering onto the copper circuit does nothing. See? This is why we tested it earlier. When you are finished (I used a thin solder tip for a precise job, but it was still a little tricky), it should look like this.


5. Not to shabby, eh? Pull lightly and make sure that the wire is secure. If not, little bumps on the transmitter will knock that sucker off easily. Solder again and again if you have to. Next, you will need to make room for the new wire sticking out. Angle it so that the wire comes along along with the main wires, and then cut out (or burn out with the iron) a small chunk of the transmitter backing (the plastic one, not the metal one) for the wire to fit in. Like so.



6. Put the screws back in.
7. I used some duct tape to secure the magnet because I like there (it came off once before). If you don't, you can pull it off. It won't hurt your Zune either way though.

8. Congrats! Remember to test it out to make your soldered it correctly. If not, crack it back open. Check the connection, and then the solder. The solder should like shiny, not dull. If it's dull, re-solder it. That's a bad connection, and your antenna will not function well.

I hope this helped you guys out! ]]> Scottyopizza http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hacks-mods/46818-zune-car-pack-v2-fixed.html http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hacks-mods/46766-zune-hard-disk-what-my-options.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:05:30 GMT Hi, I basically need a bigger Hard Disk in my Zune 2 80GB, do I just buy a Zune 120GB or is there a way of buying a bigger disk for my Zune 80GB? ... Hi,

I basically need a bigger Hard Disk in my Zune 2 80GB, do I just buy a Zune 120GB or is there a way of buying a bigger disk for my Zune 80GB?

Many Thanks ]]> mbc0 http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/zune-hacks-mods/46766-zune-hard-disk-what-my-options.html