Windows 8 OFT troubles - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Maboy_nelson · 05-07-2015, 12:14 AM

I currently have OFT running on the latest updated manager and have had the OFT working previously before and perfectly recognized by my computer. However now when I plug in my OFT to any of my usb ports, my computer doesn't recognize or even notice that something is plugged into the usb port. However I will plug my iPhone in and itll read perfectly so it cant be an issue about the ports. The OFT will light up with a mini picture in the middle of the OFT tablet however nothing becomes connected to the computer. I need serious help please!

steve99 · 05-07-2015, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Maboy_nelson

I currently have OFT running on the latest updated manager and have had the OFT working previously before and perfectly recognized by my computer. However now when I plug in my OFT to any of my usb ports, my computer doesn't recognize or even notice that something is plugged into the usb port. However I will plug my iPhone in and itll read perfectly so it cant be an issue about the ports. The OFT will light up with a mini picture in the middle of the OFT tablet however nothing becomes connected to the computer. I need serious help please!

I dont think oft likes usb 3 ports, not sure if you can set them to usb 2 mode or try a usb 2 hub

zkv476 · 05-07-2015, 12:36 AM

Check device manager to see if the device shows up, or if anything shows up at all. Maybe it's showing as an unidentified device because the drivers haven't installed themselves.

Maboy_nelson · 05-07-2015, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by steve99

I dont think oft likes usb 3 ports, not sure if you can set them to usb 2 mode or try a usb 2 hub

Well here is the weird part about it, I'd had OFT working previously before on this same exact laptop with windows 8 and it connected fine. However that was 3 months ago, and now it doesn't connect at all, same laptop and still windows 8 so I don't understand what has changed and now I'm stuck in this situation where I can't manage my tunes and etc since my OFT doesn't connect

Maboy_nelson · 05-07-2015, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by zkv476

Check device manager to see if the device shows up, or if anything shows up at all. Maybe it's showing as an unidentified device because the drivers haven't installed themselves.

Checked device manager and it doesn't even show up

steve99 · 05-07-2015, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Maboy_nelson

Checked device manager and it doesn't even show up

windows 8 patch loaded off oft website ?

you using latest ofm software 1.19.x

TelMinz · 05-07-2015, 01:01 AM

Are you using the usb cable that came with the tablet? Find a different usb cable and try that.

Maboy_nelson · 05-07-2015, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by steve99

windows 8 patch loaded off oft website ?

you using latest ofm software 1.19.x

Yup everything off the website that's required, 1.19.x
I'm using the cable provided as well and even refreshed windows 8 to see if that would help at all either and nothing..

steve99 · 05-07-2015, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Maboy_nelson

Yup everything off the website that's required, 1.19.x
I'm using the cable provided as well and even refreshed windows 8 to see if that would help at all either and nothing..

you need a usb 2.0 port see below

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...postcount=2259

churchx · 05-07-2015, 05:20 AM

I somewhat suspect usb3 not working right due way it was often implemented in early motherboards via integrated 3rd party hubs for cost savings, instead of missing direct support in early chipsets, as after all shouldn't usb3 be backwards compatible and be able to drop speeds to usb1/2, if required? But if it's for any usb3 port .. i guess it should be highlighted in documentation for OFT, as issue might become more and more common, with older usb version ports being fazed out in newer pc-s/laptops, resulting in much more often "TABLET NOT WORKING, BAD!!" reports in let's say 5 years from now.

TelMinz · 05-07-2015, 06:22 AM

Have you tried a system restore to an earlier point when oft worked?

05-07-2015, 12:14 AM	#1
Maboy_nelson Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: 2013 Asphalt Fr-S Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Windows 8 OFT troubles I currently have OFT running on the latest updated manager and have had the OFT working previously before and perfectly recognized by my computer. However now when I plug in my OFT to any of my usb ports, my computer doesn't recognize or even notice that something is plugged into the usb port. However I will plug my iPhone in and itll read perfectly so it cant be an issue about the ports. The OFT will light up with a mini picture in the middle of the OFT tablet however nothing becomes connected to the computer. I need serious help please! __________________ 2013 Asphalt FR-S : Invidia Q300 Exhaust : Invidia Front Pipe : Borla Unequal Headers : OFT Stage 2 Tune : RT-8 Matte Black 18' Wheels : 235/40/18 Michelin Super Sport Tires

05-07-2015, 12:36 AM	#3
zkv476 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 SWP BRZ, MT Location: New Jersey Posts: 240 Thanks: 11 Thanked 140 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Check device manager to see if the device shows up, or if anything shows up at all. Maybe it's showing as an unidentified device because the drivers haven't installed themselves. __________________ The answer is racecar. Always.

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churchx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2014 GT86 Location: Latvia, Riga Posts: 4,333 Thanks: 696 Thanked 2,085 Times in 1,436 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I somewhat suspect usb3 not working right due way it was often implemented in early motherboards via integrated 3rd party hubs for cost savings, instead of missing direct support in early chipsets, as after all shouldn't usb3 be backwards compatible and be able to drop speeds to usb1/2, if required? But if it's for any usb3 port .. i guess it should be highlighted in documentation for OFT, as issue might become more and more common, with older usb version ports being fazed out in newer pc-s/laptops, resulting in much more often "TABLET NOT WORKING, BAD!!" reports in let's say 5 years from now.

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