Re: [gentoo-user] Gentoo and a Mobile Phone

[dhk <dhkuhl@optonline.net>]

On 05/17/2011 06:10 AM, Dave Kuhl wrote:
> I had mail forwarding turned on, so my replies to gentoo-user were getting 
> kicked.   Hopefully adding myself and then replying will keep this the same 
> thread.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Florian Philipp <lists@binarywings.net>
> To: gentoo-user@lists.gentoo.org
> Sent: Mon, May 16, 2011 1:12:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [gentoo-user] Gentoo and a Mobile Phone
> 
> Am 16.05.2011 15:39, schrieb dhkuhl@optonline.net:
>> I have an Optimus V 3G mobile phone.  When I connect it to my Gentoo box
>> with the usb cable, and turn on usb storage, I get the following message
>> in a pop-up box.
>>
>> Unable to mount 2.0 GB Filesystem
>> Not Authorized
>>
>> Should I make the device rwx for all, make a udev rule, or do something
>> else?  The problem is depending on what's plugged in, it may not always
>> be /dev/sdb .  Also, what applications are out there that can interact
>> with the device?  One of the first things I'd like to do is backup and
>> edit my contacts on the Gentoo box and sync it to the phone.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> dhk
>>
>>
> 
> What permissions are currently set? Maybe you just need to add your user
> to another group (plugdev?).
> 
> I guess normal USB sticks work?
> 
> Otherwise, udev is the way to go.
> 
> Hope this helps,
> Florian Philipp
> 

When I plug the phone in the follow shows up.
brw-rw---- 1 root disk 8, 0 May 16 17:02 /dev/sdb
brw-rw---- 1 root disk 8, 1 May 16 17:02 /dev/sdb1

I have to mount other usb sticks manually, although I wouldn't mind if
it was automatic.

Are there apps to interface with the phone?  Right now I'd like to get
pictures and contacts off it.

Thanks,

dhk