Device.Portable Testing Prerequisites
Before you test a portable device by using the Windows Hardware Certification Kit (Windows HCK), review the following requirements:
Hardware requirements
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System that supports USB 2.0 (at a minimum)
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A USB cable for the device that you're testing
Software requirements
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The latest Windows HCK filters or updates
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Microsoft-provided class driver
Other requirements
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If you provide a custom INF with your device, you must run the HCK tests using the Windows class driver (you may not test using your custom INF).
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Your device must install with the Microsoft Media Transfer Protocol class driver.
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For Windows Vista and later, your device must appear under the Portable Devices category in Device Manager.
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Devices that are read-only must include at least one sample of each format type supported by the device.
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If the device supports removable media, the media must be added before testing.
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Run the test with only one portable device connected at a time (this includes Mass Storage Class devices).
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The battery on the device should be fully charged before testing is started.
Test computer configuration
To run portable device tests, you must know how to:
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Switch a device to a computer connectivity mode before plugging it in.
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Plug a device into a USB port of the computer and maintain the connectivity throughout the test.
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Provide continuous power to the device throughout the test.
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Troubleshoot device installation by checking if the device is installed successfully in Device Manager or by looking at the SetupAPI device installation logs.
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