Nokia 6300 USB cable

ledders · 09-12-2007, 17:20

I have just bought a Nokia 6300, and while I am happy with the phone itself, I was a little disappointed that it didn't come with a USB cable supplied. My previous phone, a Sony Ericsson had a cable in the box.

What kind of USB cable do I need? I want to be able to transfer files to my phone such as ringtones.

Cheers.

popp · 09-12-2007, 17:38

just a normal usb cable is okay.

TheUnholySinner · 09-12-2007, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by ledders

I have just bought a Nokia 6300, and while I am happy with the phone itself, I was a little disappointed that it didn't come with a USB cable supplied. My previous phone, a Sony Ericsson had a cable in the box.

What kind of USB cable do I need? I want to be able to transfer files to my phone such as ringtones.

Cheers.

Id recommend just getting a bigger memory card for it (1GB min) and just get a card reader for your computer.
Transfers are MUCH quicker than over USB, plus its easier to organize the files and also quicker here aswell than using the PC Suite.

If you still need a USB cable, any USB will NOT do. You need one with a little end on the one side, like a digital camera's usb cable (which is what im using). When you go shop for one, obviously match the head of one to your phones USB connection.

popp · 10-12-2007, 16:56

it is quicker with a card reader, but because its a micro card they can be fiddly to get in and out plus you have to remove the back cover on the 6300, it might just be easier using a usb cable.

PhilH36 · 10-12-2007, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheUnholySinner

If you still need a USB cable, any USB will NOT do. You need one with a little end on the one side, like a digital camera's usb cable (which is what im using). When you go shop for one, obviously match the head of one to your phones USB connection.

Can confirm this as when I got my 6300 I realised that it used the same connection as my digital camera,so i use the cable that came with that.

krytenrobot · 10-12-2007, 19:30

Can you change the home page web address on these phones as i cant seem to find it in the menus?

delboy85 · 28-12-2007, 14:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by ledders

I have just bought a Nokia 6300, and while I am happy with the phone itself, I was a little disappointed that it didn't come with a USB cable supplied. My previous phone, a Sony Ericsson had a cable in the box.

What kind of USB cable do I need? I want to be able to transfer files to my phone such as ringtones.

Cheers.

I'm happy I stumbled across this thread! I bought a NOKIA 6300 on Christmas Eve and I just realised yesterday that I couldn't find the USB cable. Like yourself my previous phone was a Sony Ericsson which came supplied with a cable (so I assumed all mobiles did). I was about to go back to the shop this afternoon to vent my annoyance!! Will have to check out my camera's USB cable. Hopefully that will work.

plasma-screen · 28-12-2007, 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by ledders

I have just bought a Nokia 6300, and while I am happy with the phone itself, I was a little disappointed that it didn't come with a USB cable supplied. My previous phone, a Sony Ericsson had a cable in the box.

What kind of USB cable do I need? I want to be able to transfer files to my phone such as ringtones.

Cheers.

the cable you need is called DKE-2
dont forget software
try ebay - dirt cheap - get one for £5 total

peter3hg · 28-12-2007, 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by plasma-screen

the cable you need is called DKE-2
dont forget software
try ebay - dirt cheap - get one for £5 total

You don't need software if you only want to transfer ringtones etc. I have a 6300 and you can just select "Data Storage" mode when you plug the cable in and it works just like any removable storage device. I haven't installed any software or drivers.

LCDMAN · 28-12-2007, 19:36

SWMBO and I both upgraded to 6300s in March this year, mine with Orange and hers with Vodafone. Both of us got a USB cable with our phones - has this changed then?

BTW got a 6500 classic at work a week ago and that came with a USB cable as well!

LCDMAN...................Likes the 6300 a lot!

tegan1110 · 30-12-2007, 12:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by ledders

I have just bought a Nokia 6300, and while I am happy with the phone itself, I was a little disappointed that it didn't come with a USB cable supplied. My previous phone, a Sony Ericsson had a cable in the box.

What kind of USB cable do I need? I want to be able to transfer files to my phone such as ringtones.

Cheers.

I noticed the cables for these in my regular POUND SHOP, cant go wrong for a measly QUID... can you?

They are just regular USB cables with usb plug on one end and a "SMALL" type other end

I have this phone and i love it... i can highly reccommend www.zedge.net for themes and stuff....

Enjoy

- J -

Last edited by tegan1110 : 30-12-2007 at 12:15. Reason: Missed some info out

09-12-2007, 17:20	#1
ledders Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 865	Nokia 6300 USB cable I have just bought a Nokia 6300, and while I am happy with the phone itself, I was a little disappointed that it didn't come with a USB cable supplied. My previous phone, a Sony Ericsson had a cable in the box. What kind of USB cable do I need? I want to be able to transfer files to my phone such as ringtones. Cheers.

10-12-2007, 19:30	#6
krytenrobot Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 201	nokia 6300 web page Can you change the home page web address on these phones as i cant seem to find it in the menus?

09-12-2007, 17:38	#2
popp Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 539	just a normal usb cable is okay.

09-12-2007, 19:13	#3
TheUnholySinner Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newport, Wales ♂ Posts: 2,309	Quote: Originally Posted by ledders I have just bought a Nokia 6300, and while I am happy with the phone itself, I was a little disappointed that it didn't come with a USB cable supplied. My previous phone, a Sony Ericsson had a cable in the box. What kind of USB cable do I need? I want to be able to transfer files to my phone such as ringtones. Cheers. Id recommend just getting a bigger memory card for it (1GB min) and just get a card reader for your computer. Transfers are MUCH quicker than over USB, plus its easier to organize the files and also quicker here aswell than using the PC Suite. If you still need a USB cable, any USB will NOT do. You need one with a little end on the one side, like a digital camera's usb cable (which is what im using). When you go shop for one, obviously match the head of one to your phones USB connection.

10-12-2007, 16:56	#4
popp Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 539	it is quicker with a card reader, but because its a micro card they can be fiddly to get in and out plus you have to remove the back cover on the 6300, it might just be easier using a usb cable.

10-12-2007, 18:31	#5
PhilH36 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: London Posts: 15,791	Quote: Originally Posted by TheUnholySinner If you still need a USB cable, any USB will NOT do. You need one with a little end on the one side, like a digital camera's usb cable (which is what im using). When you go shop for one, obviously match the head of one to your phones USB connection. Can confirm this as when I got my 6300 I realised that it used the same connection as my digital camera,so i use the cable that came with that.

28-12-2007, 14:55	#7
delboy85 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,370	Quote: Originally Posted by ledders I have just bought a Nokia 6300, and while I am happy with the phone itself, I was a little disappointed that it didn't come with a USB cable supplied. My previous phone, a Sony Ericsson had a cable in the box. What kind of USB cable do I need? I want to be able to transfer files to my phone such as ringtones. Cheers. I'm happy I stumbled across this thread! I bought a NOKIA 6300 on Christmas Eve and I just realised yesterday that I couldn't find the USB cable. Like yourself my previous phone was a Sony Ericsson which came supplied with a cable (so I assumed all mobiles did). I was about to go back to the shop this afternoon to vent my annoyance!! Will have to check out my camera's USB cable. Hopefully that will work.

28-12-2007, 16:00	#8
plasma-screen Banned User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Band E Council Tax Posts: 2,675	Quote: Originally Posted by ledders I have just bought a Nokia 6300, and while I am happy with the phone itself, I was a little disappointed that it didn't come with a USB cable supplied. My previous phone, a Sony Ericsson had a cable in the box. What kind of USB cable do I need? I want to be able to transfer files to my phone such as ringtones. Cheers. the cable you need is called DKE-2 dont forget software try ebay - dirt cheap - get one for £5 total

28-12-2007, 17:30	#9
peter3hg Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,795	Quote: Originally Posted by plasma-screen the cable you need is called DKE-2 dont forget software try ebay - dirt cheap - get one for £5 total You don't need software if you only want to transfer ringtones etc. I have a 6300 and you can just select "Data Storage" mode when you plug the cable in and it works just like any removable storage device. I haven't installed any software or drivers.

28-12-2007, 19:36	#10
LCDMAN Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Yorkshire, God's County Posts: 5,182	SWMBO and I both upgraded to 6300s in March this year, mine with Orange and hers with Vodafone. Both of us got a USB cable with our phones - has this changed then? BTW got a 6500 classic at work a week ago and that came with a USB cable as well! LCDMAN...................Likes the 6300 a lot!

30-12-2007, 12:14	#11
tegan1110 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 51	Quote: Originally Posted by ledders I have just bought a Nokia 6300, and while I am happy with the phone itself, I was a little disappointed that it didn't come with a USB cable supplied. My previous phone, a Sony Ericsson had a cable in the box. What kind of USB cable do I need? I want to be able to transfer files to my phone such as ringtones. Cheers. I noticed the cables for these in my regular POUND SHOP, cant go wrong for a measly QUID... can you? They are just regular USB cables with usb plug on one end and a "SMALL" type other end I have this phone and i love it... i can highly reccommend www.zedge.net for themes and stuff.... Enjoy - J - Last edited by tegan1110 : 30-12-2007 at 12:15. Reason: Missed some info out

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