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Flasher And Bios For Gd87 Released

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Posted by: CycloneFr

U can find all the stuff here : enjoy

http://www.net-telecom.com/forum_//...0afcab93e6c73da


Posted by: devis

Does it work with the USB cable?


Posted by: CycloneFr

U can try but somebody did it for me emulating his USB in COM and it doesnt seem to work


Posted by: CycloneFr

BTW anybody who has the A38 ROM or any language pack for A22 or A38 would be appreciate!
thanx

NB: Anybody knows if we can reflash just with the language pack?? yes if how? i mean do we have to select BOOT?


Posted by: urban4u

Wow... this is very interesting news!

How many people out there have tried this yet? What is the success rate?
It sounds promising, but I'd hate to see a lot of people destroying their GD87's like many Sony Ericsson T68i users have in the past


Posted by: Gate4

Cannot get it to work with USB cable and Win2k Pro. Just ordered a serial/rs232 cable so will try again in a couple of days. Hopefully now there will be an explosion of roms/language packs appearing all over the net now!!!


Posted by: CycloneFr

Who do you have to thanx

I hope you understand my translation side by side the steps...
it works i've posted my update as u can c ... dont worry no crash can be done if you select BOOT FIRST!!!! (i mean it appears green)

Regards and I invite everybody to post their langage pack and ROM!!!


Posted by: Confused69u

can't wait for lost rebel's reponse


Posted by: Confused69u

great, anyone get it work?

or how to's, step by step instructions?

cough it up


Posted by: lost_rebel

Quote:
Originally posted by Confused69u
can't wait for lost rebel's reponse

Well, I am proud of you guys. Especially those that hacked it. They now have an obsolete version of a tool with obsolete software. But I bet someone will lose their job over it. This is the actual pana tool but not the latest version. NOTE: There is a good chance you will render your mobile unusable by using it. I was told that there is a series of commands that need to be sent after this tool upgrades you mobile. But then again, mine was upgraded from A16 to A38, I do not know about A22.
Good Luck to those trying it.


Posted by: devis

IHow and where did you upgrade yours to A38? I'd love to upgrade mine but I dont know how...


Posted by: CycloneFr

Well I find alrealdy it's a good news to make our own flash..who dont like my contribution get out of this post!
The last WINMODO is 0.11,there's no difference between that and my 0.1
BIOS A22 is the last one in a lot of countries in Europe, I'd rather like to have the A38 but it looks like except me nobody is giving free stuff and I'm really upset..

Stop telling the soft doesnt work: it works perfectly just done on my phone and u can check the pictures on the original post!

to everybody ENJOY


Posted by: Gate4

Quote:
Originally posted by lost_rebel
Well, I am proud of you guys. Especially those that hacked it. They now have an obsolete version of a tool with obsolete software. But I bet someone will lose their job over it. This is the actual pana tool but not the latest version. NOTE: There is a good chance you will render your mobile unusable by using it. I was told that there is a series of commands that need to be sent after this tool upgrades you mobile. But then again, mine was upgraded from A16 to A38, I do not know about A22.
Good Luck to those trying it.


then you won't mind posting your new firmware and updated winmodo will you?


Posted by: JiggyJaggy

Guys for all the people that dont fully understand what your doing here (including me to an extent), could someone explain what this flasher software does.

In my understanding it installs a later software version on the phone with new languages etc. Does this also include the A38 software allowing 200 sms storage etc?


Posted by: Gate4

you can't just upgrade a gd87 with winmodo, you need to have the rom/firmware/bin file call it what you like - it has a .rel suffix

it's 16mb uncompressed so it takes a while

winmodo enables you to upload this .rel file

also language packs are treated in the same way as firmwares but obviously this isn't that important as all gd87 lang packs have english anyway


Posted by: JiggyJaggy

Quote:
Originally posted by Gate4
you can't just upgrade a gd87 with winmodo, you need to have the rom/firmware/bin file call it what you like - it has a .rel suffix

it's 16mb uncompressed so it takes a while

winmodo enables you to upload this .rel file

also language packs are treated in the same way as firmwares but obviously this isn't that important as all gd87 lang packs have english anyway


So basically if a person has downloaded a program such as the one Cyclone showed us on nicobox.net all we would need is the A38 firmware .rel file to allow us to have 200 sms storage, and languages etc....thanks in advance for your help Gate4


Posted by: Gate4

you're right, it just takes someone like lost_rebel who already has A38 to upload it on the net and then that's it.

if i were you i'd download winmodo and wait a while till someone uploads their A38/39 firmware on the net. There aren't many gd87s with this about so it will take a bit of time. Then if you're feeling unsure about this then wait a little bit longer and read about peoples experiences with this but most of the french guys at net-telecom forum have flashed successfully with A22


Posted by: JiggyJaggy

Great that is very helpful information. i will look out for the firmware. will you let me know if you have it available. I have an old gd87 that doesn not work properly that orange let me keep, i might try it on that


Posted by: Gate4

trust me as soon as i get it i'll put it out everywhere!!!

btw, as long as your old gd87e isn't damaged physically then have a go flashing it with A22


Posted by: lost_rebel

You tell me how to extract my rom file and I will be happy to do this. My mobile was upgraded by the Pana guys that I see from time to time, I do not actually have any of that software.
Just came away from breakfast with some of the pana guys. They are very upset by winmodo being put into public domain. Expect to see some backlash from it. The rel file that was referred to is not the rom extracted from a phone, rather the original compile software from Pana. That is what winmodo loads. One of the guys told me this morning that flashing A16-A22 will not render the phone usless but you may see more frequent restarts of the mobile. The best that you can do is delete all user files, ring tones, pictures and the MS phone book. It will help. If you have either Nico's tool or one of the others, download everything from the phone. Delete from the mobile, restart the mobile and reload them. I was told that there should also be a commands sent that resets the mobile to factory defaults which would take care of the rest but there is no way to do that from the mobile itself.
Going from A22 to A38 is not something that can be done outside of a service facility because the security files in the mobile need to be replaced. That is not something that Winmodo does. That software is strictly controlled. If you do flash from A22 to A38 without it, you will see the mobile crashing when trying to access WAP functionality and then after, the mobile will continously crash.
Good luck to all upgrading to A22.
Notes-
Start with the mobile off, launch winmodo. Note that the baud rate should be 115.2K, higher data rates are not supported by most serial ports and if they are, they probably do not exactly match what the mobile will do.
Hit the boot and main buttons till they turn green, insure that language is red.
Select the browse button next to the image path. Drop the file type to lzh and browse to whereever you stored the lzh file.
Hit Start Download
press the power button momentarly.
Do not do anything until software indicates download complete.
enjoy


Posted by: Gate4

i'm trying to work this all out without actually doing it because my cable is at home and i am at work.

if 'boot' is selected as green then it uploads to the phone.

but

if 'boot' is selected as red does it then download from the phone to your pc???? i'm guessing that this is how you would get a38 off your phone. every flash program that i've used for my nokia phones always had a feature to download firmware from the phone.

also in the winmodo zip file there are a couple of other little sub programs, namely bin2rel.exe, hex470.exe and mot2bin.exe

mot meaning motorola - ?????

are these just used by winmodo or designed to be used independently as well?


Posted by: lost_rebel

Red just means that it will not load that part. The other files have to do with decompressing the LZH to a REL is what I am being told


Posted by: Gate4

so why have a 'boot' button?


Posted by: tru

Quote:
Originally posted by lost_rebel
You tell me how to extract my rom file and I will be happy to do this. My mobile was upgraded by the Pana guys that I see from time to time, I do not actually have any of that software.
Just came away from breakfast with some of the pana guys. They are very upset by winmodo being put into public domain. Expect to see some backlash from it. The rel file that was referred to is not the rom extracted from a phone, rather the original compile software from Pana. That is what winmodo loads. One of the guys told me this morning that flashing A16-A22 will not render the phone usless but you may see more frequent restarts of the mobile. The best that you can do is delete all user files, ring tones, pictures and the MS phone book. It will help. If you have either Nico's tool or one of the others, download everything from the phone. Delete from the mobile, restart the mobile and reload them. I was told that there should also be a commands sent that resets the mobile to factory defaults which would take care of the rest but there is no way to do that from the mobile itself.
Going from A22 to A38 is not something that can be done outside of a service facility because the security files in the mobile need to be replaced. That is not something that Winmodo does. That software is strictly controlled. If you do flash from A22 to A38 without it, you will see the mobile crashing when trying to access WAP functionality and then after, the mobile will continously crash.
Good luck to all upgrading to A22.
Notes-
Start with the mobile off, launch winmodo. Note that the baud rate should be 115.2K, higher data rates are not supported by most serial ports and if they are, they probably do not exactly match what the mobile will do.
Hit the boot and main buttons till they turn green, insure that language is red.
Select the browse button next to the image path. Drop the file type to lzh and browse to whereever you stored the lzh file.
Hit Start Download
press the power button momentarly.
Do not do anything until software indicates download complete.
enjoy


Guys, please listen to rebel, everything that I have read of his posts have been 99% correct. I would not recommend upgrading yourself. There are a million things that can go wrong. Also, if you have older software, 16-22, and upgrade to 38,cances are you will cause int. problems in your handset. I share with your desire to have the latest, but let our service centers or a rep do it for you.


Posted by: Gate4

Well, it looks like Orange UK are in the process of testing A38 so think I'll stick with A22 for the time being and hopefully Orange will get their act together and approve it soon. What I do hope though is that there will be no more updates after this as it is annoying being a sketchy permanent beta tester for this product.


Posted by: Gate4

ok, so got home after work last night and went to work on my gd87.

using a usb cable i managed to upgrade from A19 to A22



the above snapshot was during the upgrade process, see the bar next to the green buttons? That's shows you what it's actually upgrading at the time. The 'boot' function must contain some raw system data while the 'main' function probably houses the actual software. Therefore this program cannot be used to backup your original software. So I was taking a risk!!!



Above you can see the uploading has finished, then i found a language pack on the net here. Do not click normally on the link, instead right-click then 'save target as'.



This apparently is loading the french language pack onto the phone but seeing as Orange UK have disabled language choice on the phone then nothing has changed for me and I'm stuck with English.

So, this worked without a glitch!!!!!! Well done Cyclone for bringing us winmodo!


Posted by: Gate4

latest version of winmodo v.011 here

right click and 'save target as', use winrar to extract

Paolo Stanisci, the guy who designed Winmodo works for Panasonic UK by the way.


Posted by: Bazzer

Good to see some is trying and getting results.

Just one question what benefit is there in changing to A22?

As far as I understand there was little difference between A19 and A22 apart from some bug fixes.


Posted by: Gate4

porbably just bug fixes but after upgrade i still had my phonebook, mms messages, jpg files, wap bookmarks and infusio games all working as normal so flashing does not completely clear and reload your gd87 which is a very good thing even if i had written down all my bookmarks ready to reprogram them!!! so far so good


Posted by: CycloneFr

I would like to tell everybody that I dont see why u'll have bug with A22...Lost rebel makes me laugh 3 days have pasted didnt have any reset and I dont see why! I know that WINMODO 0.11 is the main program that PANA center uses...and I dont see why there will be a protection on A38 what's the use?
I invite everybody to contribute to free update which is normal...when a buy a phone that cost so much...

C U


Posted by: devis

Quick question...

Has anyone used third party cables? I really dont want to buy the Panasonic original serial cable, it costs around 50 + dollars. I spent enough on the USB cable and frankly i'm not even using Handset Manager...


Posted by: Gate4

you don't need a serial cable at all

usb works with edit tool software/handset manager/winmodo


Posted by: devis

Well, so far I haven't been able to do the upgrade using the USB cable. Therefore, if I have to get a new cable i'd rather not pay 50 dollars for it. There are some cheaper third party serial cables out there but I wonder whether they will do the job the same as the original Panasonic cable.

I do have Edit Tool and Handset Manager but I like Edit Tool better so I use it the most.


Posted by: Gate4

if you're using a usb cable with edit tool software then it should work with winmodo. go to setup in edit tool and find out which com port you're using, close down edit tool, open up winmodo and put in the same com port, 115200baud and select gd87


Posted by: devis

I've done all that... no luck whatsoever... does it matter that I use WinXP? Or that I have the phone also setup as a wireless modem?


Posted by: Gate4

i use win2k pro so not sure if win xp has issues with it but i doubt it. make sure your pc isn't trying to access the modem in the phone when you try to flash as there will definitely be conflicts somewhere.


Posted by: devis

I uninstalled the cable completely, uninstalled the modem function and did a restart. Upon restart it found the cable again and it prompted me for the software. I installed only the cable drivers. Now it's been about 5 minutes that I started the upgrade and nothing is happening, only my computer is acting really slugish...


Posted by: Gate4

flash takes about 15minutes - let it work!!!


Posted by: devis

It says SIGNALLING and it stays there doing nothing... How long before the connection is made?


Posted by: CycloneFr

When it says signalling turn on your phone! else change your COM port i had the same problem

enjoy


Posted by: devis

It's doing it


Posted by: Gate4

Persistance prevails!!!!!!!!!!


Posted by: devis

Thanks guys...


Posted by: lost_rebel

I am glad that I have entertained you so much. I simply forwarded the information I was given by the guys at Pana. Nice to see that someone knows more than the guys who invented the mobile product. Maybe you should get into the business yourself?
I got A40 loaded into my mobile yesterday afternoon. Really no difference that I can tell from A38. I am still waiting for someone to tell me how to extract the rom and I will be happy to post it. The Pana guys told me that it is not possible without disassembling the phone and being able to hook up directly with the chips on the board. But to get it on another mobile would mean that they would have to reverse the same process. WinMoDo is not for loading the raw rom file but for loading the compiled firmware. As my expertise is high power RF radios, I will take their word for it. They were able to upgrade my mobile this time without reseting any of my user settings or deleting my user files. So the apparent sticking point will be moving between A22 or less to A38 or higher.
BTW Cyclone, you epitomize why people feel the way they do about the french. Have a nice Day


Posted by: Gate4

easy tiger, people are just working with what they've got available to them. you happen to be in the fortunate position of not ever likely having to flash your phone but for the masses it's

after flashing and not having my personalised settings deleted like a nokia flash would do then it's obvious that we still don't have full access to the phone's internals and as you rightly point out it might take a lot more effort to retrieve firmware from a gd87. i spoke to Orange UK tech support about how they upgrade and customise Orange phones and the guy told me they are all done in factory on the assembly line and that any changes requires a long drawn-out process which is why i am still waiting for A38+

BTW - did your Panasonic friends comment further on the 'backlash' that we should be expecting?


Posted by: lost_rebel

I personally suspect backlash. They were very upset and now someone in the UKs name was specifically mentioned in this thread. I think Pana is going to go nuts, with their proprietry software and firmware leaking out. That is my speculation. Heck I was told that the image file was not even renamed from Pana's servers. If it were my company, someone would be going to jail, Howard's forum would be in court to release real email addresses for these people posting this software etc. The person(s) responsible would be caught, fired, sued and then prosecuted. It is one thing when we can hack a mobile ourselves, it is another when internal copyrighted and protected material gets out of a company.


Posted by: Gate4

I doubt he would be so stupid as to put it out himself. He's authored the software for all to see.


Posted by: kareshi

so is there anyone who can explain the steps to upgrade in a clearer way? such as where to get the cable, software and firmware


Posted by: ducvader

Hey Lost_Rebel


So you got the new firmware version A40? Since you live in the US just like me, does that mean maybe just maybe some of the folks here in the US can get that upgrade you got? I hate to send my phone overseas to get a new firmware version because of the shipping complications and the idea of my phone getting "lost". If pana upgrades for one person here in the US then they should do if for everyone else. It would be a whole different story if you were living in the UK don't you think?


Posted by: Gate4

check your pm kareshi


Posted by: CycloneFr

Lost rebel if u do have the A40 just post a screenshot...you can spit on me it doesnt matter I think i'm acting not as you do...that's it


Posted by: tru

Yes 40 does exsist, as I tried to tell you not to worry about 38 as it had bugs from the beginning. As for these cables everyone is wanting, you can use an Atlas (allure, versio) cable, all you have to do is cover two pins from making contact on the bottom of the serial port on the phone. Also, it wasnt smart to mention the Panasonic empl. name...


Posted by: lost_rebel

Cyclone. I am sorry, you guys can not help it. It was very nice of you to post this tool. Just be aware that if you power the mobile down during the erase sectors, you will kill your mobile. The info I pass on to you guys is what I am being told by the pana people or things I have discovered on my own. If it was not for everyone contributing, we would still be at A16.
Here is the requested picture.


Posted by: tru

Here is what A22 fixed
Change to GAD87A22
SIM error fixed by modifying memory check process at power-up. Check status of data and message folders now conducted


Posted by: lost_rebel

For the Winmodo tool, you do not need to modify the cable. The stock one works. Kudos to Tru for telling us how to make a test mode cable though. Now to figure out the serial command to get it into test mode......What is the term Atlas, a code name?

My contacts at Pana told me that they upgraded mine because it is an OEM, unbranded, unsim locked mobile. It was originally destined for Australia but because it was not sold through a carrier and it was OEM, they can upgrade it. If it has branding, or sim locking they can not touch it.


Posted by: kareshi

so would my phone's Chinese support be gone if i've flashed the firmware..


Posted by: Gate4

A40 is not even a week old!!!! Talk about being uptodate!

Also, lost_rebel, any idea why in your screenshot you have red where I have blue bars top and bottom?

And I take it "No Custom Pack" indicates an unbranded GD87?


Posted by: Dooks

Heya! Great stuff ppl! Just a small question. Are the ROM files in any way location-specific?

I'm in Australia here, and if I flash it with a European ROM I don't want to have to move to Europe to use my phone :P


Posted by: lost_rebel

No, the image file is not region specific.
No, you will not lose any preloaded languages unless you change the language pack as well. But there may be issues because the language pack version is tied to the image file version. Not sure what may happen, but I have noticed that with both of my firmware upgrades, I have received a new version of the language pack with it.


Posted by: Geomatrix

Hi,
just a quick question, i'm on uk vodafone and have got A16.
Will i lose the vodafone live features on the phone with the upgrade?
Thanks


Posted by: Dooks

Strangeness...I was uploading it, and when it got to around 55%, it suddenly jumped to 100%, 16mb uploaded. Phone turns on and seems ok?

Also, I know someone asked before, but what exactly does A22 have that A19 doesn't? I checked SMS and it's still limited to storing 15 of them.


Posted by: Gate4

I don't think so, I didn't lose any of my Orange settings on mine i.e. bookmarks, phonebook, mms photos, gprs/mms server settings but i don't exactly know how the Vodafone Live stuff is integrated into the phone so you would be taking a risk.


Posted by: devis

No


Posted by: oyinko

hi guys !

i don't understant how you have the A40 firmware ?

somebody can explain to me how flash my GD87??


Posted by: OzMan

you should read this thread from start to finish for an explanation of the whole BIOS flashing process.


Posted by: OzMan

Successfully flashed my BIOS to A22!

didn't bother with the language pack though.

Ozi


Posted by: kareshi

Nice!! I wanna try too.. it is tempting .. but given the phone is so expensive, I am afraid to mess it up. =(

Quote:
Originally posted by OzMan
Successfully flashed my BIOS to A22!

didn't bother with the language pack though.

Ozi



Posted by: OzMan

Karashi,

I would say that you have nothing to fear. I had a look at the French Panasonic forums (via babelfish translation) and observed many french dudes successfully flashing thier GD87's.

As long as you don't suffer a Power Cut/Earthquake(!) and you can spare 15 minutes or so then you'll be fine!

I was a bit uneasy about it before as well - but then again i had the same feelings before flashing my previous Seimens and Nokia handsets.

Only problem i'm having now is knowing that there are superior firmwares out there (A38, A40) and getting frustrated at not getting my hands on them yet!

Oh well, to be honest i didn't expect to see the Flashing Program (Winmodo) to be available so quickly! So it's only a matter of time before GD87 firmware's are available all over the net!

Good Luck!
Ozi


Posted by: CycloneFr

Maybe anybody here can ask for A40.LZH

Hope we will get it soon

PS: ROM = the directory where u have your pictures and sounds or is it different?


Posted by: Gate4

ROM=Read Only Memory

therefore it has nothing to do with where you store your files etc, that is why when you upgrade, they don't get deleted.


Posted by: tru

The word this morning, A40 is a fix for some China issues, not US. A38 is the official current release for US.


Posted by: tru

Quote:
Originally posted by Dooks
Strangeness...I was uploading it, and when it got to around 55%, it suddenly jumped to 100%, 16mb uploaded. Phone turns on and seems ok?

Also, I know someone asked before, but what exactly does A22 have that A19 doesn't? I checked SMS and it's still limited to storing 15 of them.


Please see previous post, I believe page 4.


Posted by: kareshi

Ozi thx for your reply. Mine is a GD88 that comes with the Chinese language pack, and tat's the reason why I bought GD88 instead of a GD87. It comes with A19 so I think it may not worth it just to upgrade to A22. The phone is good so far except some small issues with the browser. It would be great if the new firmwares would handle signals better in North America, active flip etc.. the 200 SMS storage is attractive too.. and I think most of us would like larger caller ID pics!

anyway, thx so much for your reply.. i think i need to get a cable first before i can do anything.. so an Allure cable would work fine?

Quote:
Originally posted by OzMan
Karashi,

I would say that you have nothing to fear. I had a look at the French Panasonic forums (via babelfish translation) and observed many french dudes successfully flashing thier GD87's.

As long as you don't suffer a Power Cut/Earthquake(!) and you can spare 15 minutes or so then you'll be fine!

I was a bit uneasy about it before as well - but then again i had the same feelings before flashing my previous Seimens and Nokia handsets.

Only problem i'm having now is knowing that there are superior firmwares out there (A38, A40) and getting frustrated at not getting my hands on them yet!

Oh well, to be honest i didn't expect to see the Flashing Program (Winmodo) to be available so quickly! So it's only a matter of time before GD87 firmware's are available all over the net!

Good Luck!
Ozi



Posted by: AccordCoupe99

Hi guys, I have downloaded Winmodo and the A22 patch (16mb right?) and I'm just wondering do I turn the phone off or leave it on when flashing? do I need to remove the SIM card? thanks for your help


Posted by: CycloneFr

I wont respond to this question the answer is written in the manual guide i've made (in english also!)

I ask you friendly lost rebel can u make a picture of your A40 menu to see the new interface

Thanx


Posted by: lost_rebel

Cyclone, I assume that you are asking for a picture of my chooser menu, it is just in a different order but that is not a function of having A40 loaded, rather just a series of setup commands that were sent to my mobile after A38 was loaded. If you were referring to something else, please be more specific.


Posted by: CycloneFr

I just wanted to have a look to the new menu of the A38/40 if u can make a picture of it

That's it...BTW can u access imode site on your GD87 for example:
http://www.mister-i.com/i-mode


Posted by: Bloodimir

I want to mention something about the upgrade to A38...
I don't think that they have to open the mobile to upgrade it...
A friend went to upgrade his phone and it only Lasted 15 Minutes... i don't think that they open then phone,upgraded it and closed it in 15mins...
I don't want to be a "smart guy" because i don't know the exact procedure... but 15mins for all that ????


Posted by: CycloneFr

eheheh Bloodimir that's exactly the time I made to flash to A22 yes!!!


Posted by: lost_rebel

Who mentioned connecting to the mainboard for an A38 upgrade? I was refering to get the ROM out of the mobile and then loading it back directly to the TI chips inside! This is not what Pana has to do, they have the image file.


Posted by: lost_rebel

Here are some pictures of the interface as it is loaded in my mobile. I am out of GSM coverage for the weekend, so my phone is worthless. I will checkout the I-mode stuff on monday and try and get some pictures of the animations.


Posted by: lost_rebel

and a couple of shots from the SMS menu


Posted by: ducvader

So if a person was able to get the A38 image file...the only thing we would need to do is load that to our phones and VOILLA? We got the a38 upgrade?


Posted by: CycloneFr

Quote:
Originally posted by lost_rebel
Who mentioned connecting to the mainboard for an A38 upgrade? I was refering to get the ROM out of the mobile and then loading it back directly to the TI chips inside! This is not what Pana has to do, they have the image file.


So u where talking about ROM for what A40?? or for backuping A38 to PC?

So u r telling us we just need the A38.LZH just as A22.LZH? that's right?


Posted by: lost_rebel

To use WinMoDo, you need the LZH, ABS or REL file for whichever firmware that you are flashing to.

If you want to extract the firmware from the mobile, you will not be able to do that with WinMoDo or even from the serial port, you would need to take the phone apart and take it off the chip directly, using TI equipment and software. If you did that, the only way to program another phone is by reversing the process.

As for upgrading to A38, I was told that you need more than the image file, You will need a language pack upgrade, a security upgrade (which is not done by WinMoDo) and the phone returned to factory default conditions because the memory maps have been changed. But since no one wants to believe me, maybe one of the 4 or 5 pana people that are responding to these threads would care to comment.


Posted by: devis

I guess the question that us USA dwellers have would be:

Can Panasonic USA do the upgrade when they finally release the software?


Posted by: CycloneFr

Does the security upgrade and the phone returned to factory default conditions can be done by a software (else than WINMODO) can be done by using the COM cable?
I mean is it only a question of new program.?

thanx


Posted by: CycloneFr

BTW lostrebel (i'm not a specialist) why isnt it possible to have a program that backup the phone if it can upload a BIOS to phone why it's possible to do the reverse procedure? R U SURE?


Posted by: ducvader

Quote:
Originally posted by devis
I guess the question that us USA dwellers have would be:

Can Panasonic USA do the upgrade when they finally release the software?



Ditto here dude!!


Posted by: CycloneFr

For one moment I use my brain
If I had the A40.REL dont need the LP if I stay in english mode cause it's included in the MAIN...
I dont understand why PANA have now protected their SW with a security it's weird!

I thought the menu where different in A38,actually i dont c any news?


Posted by: tru

Quote:
Originally posted by devis
I guess the question that us USA dwellers have would be:

Can Panasonic USA do the upgrade when they finally release the software?

I have answered this but here goes again. The US does not have a service center at this time, so NO upgrades can be done...period. However, the service center will be trained this week and should...should have A38 software at that time.


Posted by: tru

Quote:
Originally posted by lost_rebel
To use WinMoDo, you need the LZH, ABS or REL file for whichever firmware that you are flashing to.

If you want to extract the firmware from the mobile, you will not be able to do that with WinMoDo or even from the serial port, you would need to take the phone apart and take it off the chip directly, using TI equipment and software. If you did that, the only way to program another phone is by reversing the process.

As for upgrading to A38, I was told that you need more than the image file, You will need a language pack upgrade, a security upgrade (which is not done by WinMoDo) and the phone returned to factory default conditions because the memory maps have been changed. But since no one wants to believe me, maybe one of the 4 or 5 pana people that are responding to these threads would care to comment.


I can better answer this after the coming week.


Posted by: ducvader

Quote:
Originally posted by tru
I have answered this but here goes again. The US does not have a service center at this time, so NO upgrades can be done...period. However, the service center will be trained this week and should...should have A38 software at that time.



Yes!! The service centers are being trained so they can upgrade my pana. This is good news! It doesn't matter which 87 version you have right? Voda, orange.....and so on?


Posted by: CycloneFr

If anybody has this soft we would enjoy the contribution:


regards


Posted by: lost_rebel

Quote:
Originally posted by CycloneFr
I just wanted to have a look to the new menu of the A38/40 if u can make a picture of it

That's it...BTW can u access imode site on your GD87 for example:
http://www.mister-i.com/i-mode


I was able to access this site and navigate. I did not download anything, manly because I did not want to take the time to pound in my email address.


Posted by: devis

Cyclone, where did you find that screenshot? Is that an actual Panasonic software or somethin someone made?


Posted by: CycloneFr

Actually i'm not sure but looks like sthg that someone has made...i'd really enjoy to have that file

LOSTREBEL i'm so glad!
that's means that GD87 A38/40 can read cHTML and iHTML
yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Posted by: lost_rebel

If I had known that is what you wanted to know, I could have told you that


Posted by: kareshi

My GD88 A19 can access that site too..

Quote:
Originally posted by CycloneFr
Actually i'm not sure but looks like sthg that someone has made...i'd really enjoy to have that file

LOSTREBEL i'm so glad!
that's means that GD87 A38/40 can read cHTML and iHTML
yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Posted by: CycloneFr

Woauh! GD88 runs imode good 4 you


Posted by: kareshi

Maybe it can handle diff phones now? I downloaded a ringtone from there.. without having to enter any email address as commented before

Quote:
Originally posted by CycloneFr
Woauh! GD88 runs imode good 4 you



Posted by: CycloneFr

What do u mean?? why would u enter any email address?
what do u mean too by it can handle diff phone than what?


Posted by: kareshi

this is hwat lost_rebel said when he's asked about the i-mode site... anywya, i was just thinking my gd88 isn't that superior =)

Quote:
Originally posted by lost_rebel
I was able to access this site and navigate. I did not download anything, manly because I did not want to take the time to pound in my email address.



Posted by: lost_rebel

Found later, when accessing the site, you can either download it on the spot or have it emailed to you. I click on the email link without paying attention.
Relax!!


Posted by: CycloneFr

HUm...Lostrebel u didnt answer to my mail

c u


Posted by: Gate4

Discovered today that all simfree unbranded GD87s in the UK carry A21 with them. No wallbreaker but sheepherding instead.

Anyway that means the following versions exist (to my knowledge)

A16,17,19,21,22,36,37,38,40

There are bound to be more but even the above amount is a hell of a lot of software revisions for a mobile that's still relatively new. Hopefully that's due to Panasonic being far more proactive than Nokia etc.


Posted by: CycloneFr

I would really appreciate a new firmware that uses the 110.000pixels of the camera instead of taking picture in 23.000pixel


Posted by: The Rex

Quote:
Originally posted by CycloneFr
I would really appreciate a new firmware that uses the 110.000pixels of the camera instead of taking picture in 23.000pixel


*sigh* me too


Posted by: tru

In reference to the US service center servicing GD/GU handsets...sorry...they will only cover the GU product under warranty...even upgrades at this time. Anything with GD will have to be sent to the UK or asia.


Posted by: lost_rebel

Quote:
Originally posted by Gate4
Discovered today that all simfree unbranded GD87s in the UK carry A21 with them. No wallbreaker but sheepherding instead.

Anyway that means the following versions exist (to my knowledge)

A16,17,19,21,22,36,37,38,40

There are bound to be more but even the above amount is a hell of a lot of software revisions for a mobile that's still relatively new. Hopefully that's due to Panasonic being far more proactive than Nokia etc.


As far as I know, the only released versions are A16, A19, A21, A22 and A38 to the carriers world wide. Vodafone was an early adopter with issues so they are the only ones with A16, A19 was generally released to the rest of Europe and some of Asia, A21 to the rest of Asia and A22 is the initial Upgrade. A38 is being released to the Americas and is being considered for upgrade by the rest of the carriers world wide. Above A38, I am not sure who is the target but maybe considered to fix isolated problems in Asia.


Posted by: ducvader

Quote:
Originally posted by tru
In reference to the US service center servicing GD/GU handsets...sorry...they will only cover the GU product under warranty...even upgrades at this time. Anything with GD will have to be sent to the UK or asia.


That sucks! What's the address to the service centers overseas? The idea of sending my pana overseas is scary....it can get lost. Can't I pay Pana USA to upgrade my phone even though it's not under the USA warranty? I would feel safer doing things this way!


Posted by: lost_rebel

In Pana's defense, this is not suprising. I bought a Sony DVD rom for my computer from a cut rate site on the internet a couple of years ago. It broke, I had to send it to Japan for repair, because it was not sold here in the states.
Same with a minolta camera that I bought out of a New York shop. Even though the model was sold here, it was original meant for distribution in Japan and due to the serial number of the unit, it had to go to Japan for repair. It may suck but that is what happens with these things.


Posted by: The Rex

Quote:
Originally posted by lost_rebel
Here are some pictures of the interface as it is loaded in my mobile. I am out of GSM coverage for the weekend, so my phone is worthless. I will checkout the I-mode stuff on monday and try and get some pictures of the animations.


whoa just took a closer look at the pics... lost_rebel, the pic on the bottom right, is that smtp authentication?


Posted by: ducvader

Quote:
Originally posted by lost_rebel
In Pana's defense, this is not suprising. I bought a Sony DVD rom for my computer from a cut rate site on the internet a couple of years ago. It broke, I had to send it to Japan for repair, because it was not sold here in the states.
Same with a minolta camera that I bought out of a New York shop. Even though the model was sold here, it was original meant for distribution in Japan and due to the serial number of the unit, it had to go to Japan for repair. It may suck but that is what happens with these things.


Ok this really sucks but it might not be as bad as I think it would be. If anyone here knows where I can send my phone and the time it would take to have the phone shipped to pana UK then back to me let me know. What are some things I should do to ensure safe shipping of my phone is case it does get lost? Experience shippers please reply! Lost Rebel?


Posted by: JiggyJaggy

Are you sending the phone to have the software upgraded? There is a panasonic place near Heathrow, London i think.

Best thing is to ship it insured delivery via air mail, that way your insured usually upto £300 = $400?


Posted by: jonbob

So that means A38 is out for upgrading in the UK?

I wonder if I could send my Orange GD87 in for upgrade...


Posted by: JiggyJaggy

Quote:
Originally posted by jonbob
So that means A38 is out for upgrading in the UK?

I wonder if I could send my Orange GD87 in for upgrade...


I dont know if that means A38 is available for upgrade on Orange (yet). I was just asking him why he wants to send his Gd87 over here to the UK.

Im sure in time it will become available. the question is will it be too late by then?? Will a nicer model/ phone come out by then. C'mon Pans...pull your socks up and act quicker! You are loosing interest rapidly!


Posted by: Gate4

orange haven't approved A38 yet, it's not panasonic's fault - they've made the software and it's now up to the networks to approve it.

panasonic uk won't touch any branded gd87s without the networks having approved it first.


Posted by: JiggyJaggy

HI to all the people who have the A38 software or specifically to those that have the software to allow them to store 200 sms on their phone, can you explain where you go this from and how it is done.

I would lve to know where it is available in the UK, particularly in London. Thanks guys and gyals! Any useful information is much appreciated


Posted by: lost_rebel

Quote:
Originally posted by rex-star
whoa just took a closer look at the pics... lost_rebel, the pic on the bottom right, is that smtp authentication?


Yes, and I use it, frequently


Posted by: The Rex

Quote:
Originally posted by lost_rebel
Yes, and I use it, frequently


i seriously need a fw upgrade


Posted by: CycloneFr

We cant see the picture your like doesnt work...


Posted by: flexasist

Quote:
Originally posted by CycloneFr
If anybody has this soft we would enjoy the contribution:


regards


this soft looks like its made by ghost3d.

i have the other version to this soft to unlock and change imei.


Posted by: CycloneFr

I've contacted GHOST3D he told me this is not his soft but it uses his GUI...someone has ripped his soft...I dont know where to catch that really usefull soft! what's a pity


Posted by: Dooks

Has anyone upgraded from A19 -> A22? After the upgrade, I felt like the input was even SLOWER than before... The delay between when I press the button and when the sound plays / character appears is HUGE!

It happens in all modes, T9 and normal...anyone else notice the slowdown? Or has anyone experienced faster response?


Posted by: lost_rebel

I have made it a habit to turn off the keypad sounds. I can go much faster without it and make fewer mistakes. But it is not just this mobile, it is all mobiles. I find that the mobile can keep up with me just fine and without the distracting keypress sounds.


Posted by: OvertheHill

Hi All - I have A16 Vodafone Live. If I flash to A22 will I lose all my settings (prefs, phonebooks, pics, tones, POP3 email settings, Vodafone Live bookmarks etc)?

Thanks


Posted by: lost_rebel

no


Posted by: OzMan

you don't have to worry. i have a vodafone live to. I upgraded my firmware from A16 to A22 no problem. I still have all my bookmarkc, prefs, pics, etc.

go for it mate!

see my original message here.


Posted by: tolukemi

I'm not sure if this is the right thread to post this to..... I ordered my GD87 upgrade from O2 yesterday. I found this thread after I placed my order. I almost cancelled the order because O2 couldn't actually say what firmware the phone was coming with. The phone arrived this morning.... checked the firmware and lo and behold.....




Posted by: Guy

I really need to find out if Vodafone UK are going to offer a firmware upgrade to A38 or higher. I would love to have the 200 SMS feature. I'm currently on A16


Posted by: OzMan

Great stuff!

Could you post screen shots of the main menu and also the 200 SMS capability?

u lucky geezer!!!

I want A38 too!!!


Posted by: hecatae

Quote:
Originally posted by CycloneFr
If anybody has this soft we would enjoy the contribution:


regards



Got Ghost3ds Logger, still looking for that above though.


Posted by: lost_rebel

Interestly enough, the logger does not work with A40!


Posted by: tolukemi

Quote:
Originally posted by OzMan
Great stuff!

Could you post screen shots of the main menu and also the 200 SMS capability?

u lucky geezer!!!

I want A38 too!!!


Sure thing OzMan. It may take a while as I can't take any screenshots right now (at work). I haven't seen anything explicitly pointing to the 200 SMS capability yet, but there is an extra menu item which allows you to move SMSs from the SIM to the phone memory and vice versa.
The games it comes with are Tetris and Herding Sheep.


Posted by: OzMan

cheers mate.

What you say about the extra menu seems to suggest that extra SMS storage capability is available!

look foward to seeing your screen shots!


Posted by: lost_rebel

Initial Menu with selection


Posted by: lost_rebel

Sorry but it is sorta dark here in the office and I am using my second GD87 to take the pictures.


Posted by: tru

Someone asked earlier about paying for a GD to be repaired/upgraded in the US, this is probably very likely. I have been informed that we are to handle GD product as "out of wty". Meaning, pay or send it to UK.


Posted by: ducvader

Quote:
Originally posted by tru
Someone asked earlier about paying for a GD to be repaired/upgraded in the US, this is probably very likely. I have been informed that we are to handle GD product as "out of wty". Meaning, pay or send it to UK.


It does make sense to pay for the upgrade here in the USA since the Gd87 is not the official pana release of the US. How much would it cost and when will it be available? Can this upgrade be done in California or is Texas the only service center out there?


Posted by: Orionsm

At last, a frimware is available for the best phone available.
The net.telecom link is down ...... can anyone post a new link where i can get the winmodo software and the flash files required to update a GD87 A17 ?

Many thanks .................


Posted by: tru

Texas is the only service center in the US. As for any pricing, nothing has been finalized at this point.


Posted by: tolukemi

OzMan, here are the screenshots......


Posted by: OzMan

great stuff mate. i emailed Panasonic customer services more or less demanding they upgrade my GD87!

i'll keep you guys posted on what happens.


cheers,
Ozi


Posted by: OzMan

the prompt response i got from Panasonic this morning;

"PROBLEM RESOLUTION:

Thank you for your e-mail.

There have been many articles written and published on the WWW about Handset software versions. Much of the information is misleading or inaccurate and it quite often stems from rumours about Beta versions that are being tested. The subject of updating software is not as simple as you may think.

First, any software version has to be approved and checked for correct functionality with the networks to which the handsets are registered. The approval process can take a long time as we also need to eliminate the possibility that the new software could be introducing software bugs.

Software updates are not readily available like they are with computer programs. They are only implemented for existing customer units in extreme circumstances where a documented problem exists.

Updating software on a handset is not without its risks and quite often the handset will be reset back to the original factory condition after the process has been completed. This means that you may loose all data including all contacts and personalisation setting from your handset.

Customers quite often misunderstand why we have released a new version of software and feel that they are missing out on some extra feature that may be available. Quite often we have released the handset to a new network who have requested some subtle changes that would only become apparent it the handset is then used on the new network. When used on the original networks there is no perceived change.

Software updates are time consuming and require the use of specialist equipment only available to our approved service centre. Updates at customers request are possible on a chargeable basis through our service centre. Only the latest Network approved version can be used, not Beta test versions. Version 38 is only available on the O2 network.

We hope this clarifies this matter.

Best regards

GSM Team."

from what they say, it seems only O2 customers will get A38.

gah!
Ozi


Posted by: JiggyJaggy

A few things from your recieved email/letter:

1) i will check with O2 whether A38 is available at the moment.

2) I dont think people will mind the risk of loosing data as most
people using these forums are competent enough to back up their data (IF some people arent....many of the users anre friendly and helpful to show you the several ways of doing so!)

3) If enough people DOCUMENT this problem quickly i dont see why Pana wouldnt make this a priority in temr sof releasing SW updates seeing at will be seen as a "Customer specific problem" but for an increasing number of people.

NB Be clever how you write to them...add the following points:

1) You use SMS to communicate more and more and need to store valuable info...ie 200 sms storage.
2) SMS banking communication, information services is on the up so for emphasis should be put on data storage on the phones.
3)The lack of SMS storage is turning your mobile choices away from Pana. From a business perspective I know my choice of handset depends on storage space...In this day and age the Mobile Phone should replace organisers and diaries.


Hope that helps guys.


Posted by: OzMan

cheers for that Jiggy.

I responded to that message with the following;

"To whom it may concern,

Thanks for your prompt response. I'm glad to have found out that the A38 firmware exists.

I bought my Panasonic GD87 as part of a Vodafone live contract. I have now paid up my contract in full and terminated it so the handset is now my property. The reason I need a firmware upgrade is due to the fact that the A38 firmware offers the ability to store SMS messages in the phones internal memory as opposed to on the SIM card. This is a feature that is not available with the firmware I have.

As a business user I receive several SMS messages a day, some of which I 'store' on my SIM card. As I can only store a maximum of 10 SMS on my SIM card, a problem arises when the memory is 'full' whereby I have to delete the messages I have previously stored which is an inconvenience.

I would be more than happy to pay to have my firmware upgraded to A38. For the record, my GD87 has been unlocked by Vodafone and I am using my T-Mobile SIM card in my handset with no problems.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards
Ozi"


do you think that'll persuade them?


Posted by: devis

I don't think it will... If they have stated that the firmwares are operator specific and not user specific most likely you will get a response that will look something like "we regret to inform you that we cannot accomodate your needs as doing so we would incurr increased costs and manpower demand while trying to keep our prices competitive"
But... if they do agree... that would practically open the door to all GD87 owners all over the world. Simply put, if many of us demand it, it just may become Panasonic policy.
But at this point we can only hope...


Posted by: OzMan

they responded, not too promising;

"
Thank you for your reply,

We are sorry to be so negative here, but as a company we must be seen to stay within the laws of this country and to behave responsibly in the eyes of the networks. Whilst we appreciate that you own your handset and it is entirely your property, we cannot install software onto a product for use on a network that have not approved that particular version of the software.

Please also note that the GD87 has not yet been approved for use on the T-Mobile network at all. By having the handset unlocked from Vodafone network and using it on T-Mobile, you are taking full responsibility for any problems that may arise. Panasonic have advised you that it is not yet approved.

At this point in time the only network that have approved Version A38 software is O2. The GD87i supplied through O2 networks Has this version installed as standard. This situation may change over the coming weeks if and when the other networks accept and approve Ver A38, until that time, Panasonic and our service agents will not update handsets to A38.

We hope you understand our position with this matter.

Best regards

Technical Support
GSM Team
Panasonic CS UK."

time will tell.....


Posted by: tolukemi

Quote:
Originally posted by JiggyJaggy
A few things from your recieved email/letter:

1) i will check with O2 whether A38 is available at the moment.


In response to this point I can confirm that A38 is available on O2. I received my GD87 from O2 yesterday and it came with A38 (see my earlier posts for screenshots).


Posted by: ducvader

My phone is unlocked. I'm currently using it with T-mobile also. It is branded with vodafone. Does that mean I have to wait for Voda to approve the a38 software in the UK in order to get an upgrade here in the states? BS I tell ya! I'm getting real close to selling this phone!


Posted by: OvertheHill

Ozi - what benefits did you get going from A16 to A22? Anything discernible

By the way, if, as Panasonic say, phones have to be approved on an operators network, does this mean that with int'l roaming agreements operators approve ALL phones and firmwares as part of the agreement? I doubt it


Posted by: monkeesnbananaz

I have A21 that I got from Vodafone unlocked. What are the main benefits of this over the previous updates. Also will a firmware revision let me get games somehow. I think mine only allows infusio crap.


Posted by: OzMan

Quote:
Originally posted by OvertheHill
Ozi - what benefits did you get going from A16 to A22? Anything discernible


nothing that noticable really, maybe T9 is slightly faster.

Ozi


Posted by: econnections

i need a link to winmodo and rom .the other links arent working.
please someone upload this to your site and make a link.


Posted by: ChocoDough

Kinda feels weird to bring this thread back to life after a month since it's last posting.

But I hear in another thread that there is a A51 firmware out in Greece.

It does disturb me though that Panasonic is being anal about upgrading firmware, and in essence is forcing people to do it themselves.

I have the GU87 version, being that I live in the US and have AT&T, and who knows when AT&T will approve a newer bios since they are slow as crap with everything. I would love to get my hands on the A51 firmware, since the few things I hear about it sound promising.

Also I can't find that WinModo anywhere, since I guess people are keeping a bit secret now since Panasonic has been cracking down I suppose. The way I see it though, is if Panasonic would get their head out of their behinds and just do upgrades for anyone that wants it. Heck I wouldn't mind paying a bit for it if I had to.


Posted by: devis

There is an A51 software. It's basically an upgrade to A39 with more Vodafone crap. Don't know exactly what it does... i'm still hoping to get A38/39 but from the looks if it i'm gonna have to stick with A22.


Posted by: GD87 Master

I flashed my Orange GD87 from A19 to A22 (Hacked No Camera Sound Version) perfectly.

I cannot seem to flash my brothers Vodafone A16...




Posted by: devis

What happens when you try to flash it?


Posted by: flexasist

Quote:
Originally posted by GD87 Master
I flashed my Orange GD87 from A19 to A22 (Hacked No Camera Sound Version) perfectly.

I cannot seem to flash my brothers Vodafone A16...


where did u get the hacked flash from? please send me a link.


Posted by: GD87 Master

It is ok, we just turned off the phone lock and it worked!


Posted by: CycloneFr

any idea about how to run CB2000 on a standard cable or reset the GD?

NO OFFICIAL NEWS ABOUT A51?


Posted by: GD87 Master

What is CB2000?


Posted by: CycloneFr

CB2000 is channel box 2000 from panasonic


Posted by: GD87 Master

What is that and what does it do?


Posted by: CycloneFr

it makes u able to configure and test the GD...
normally there is a RESET option in it


Posted by: bsre950

can those firmware works on gd88???

and do i still have chinese in the phone after I flash it???

also what if I made mistake will that hurt my phone? or I can reflash it again and bring my phone back??




Posted by: GD87 Master

Is it a program? If so can you please email it to me here.


Posted by: lost_rebel

The carriers control the approval of the upgrades! This has been hashed before. As for getting A51, I doubt it will do AT&T users much good. All versions above A40 are targeted at specific carriers to fix specific issues in their network. It may actually degrade performance in other networks. In addition, this is the first panasonic mobile that had this wide an offering with this many features. I am sure that they have learned somethings about how to roll out mobiles to this wide an audience. Hopefully the next mobile will have a much smoother roll out plan.

Quote:
Originally posted by ChocoDough
Kinda feels weird to bring this thread back to life after a month since it's last posting.

But I hear in another thread that there is a A51 firmware out in Greece.

It does disturb me though that Panasonic is being anal about upgrading firmware, and in essence is forcing people to do it themselves.

I have the GU87 version, being that I live in the US and have AT&T, and who knows when AT&T will approve a newer bios since they are slow as crap with everything. I would love to get my hands on the A51 firmware, since the few things I hear about it sound promising.

Also I can't find that WinModo anywhere, since I guess people are keeping a bit secret now since Panasonic has been cracking down I suppose. The way I see it though, is if Panasonic would get their head out of their behinds and just do upgrades for anyone that wants it. Heck I wouldn't mind paying a bit for it if I had to.



Posted by: robertk232

The Bin file and Winmodo links seem to be gone... Could someone help me out, PM or email me, thanks.

robertk232@attbi.com

Thanks


Posted by: lost_rebel

I do not know where I had read it but A51 does not contain a magic camera resolution upgrade. I have attached an image shot with my GD87 with A51. About the only thing I have noticed that is new is that when I dial, the characters are bolded or maybe a tad bigger. I do not see the great menu change that was refered to either. I was told it contained bug fixes only, no new features.
Shutter sound is still present with no option to turn it off! Nothing on active flip, and no more volume.
I believe that my original information is correct. Carrier specific bug fixes only!


Posted by: devis

Lost Rebel, you have the A51 with Vodafone customizations or the ATT ones?


Posted by: lost_rebel

No customizations. My phone is unbranded and unlocked, although I do have red borders top and bottom

I have also successfully sent MFM files to my mobile using IrDA. I do not know if this is an enhancement or just the way my mobile is set up or maybe the other people are morons But I did do it


Posted by: devis

well... except for all of us HoFo users and maybe a few others, yes they are morons Now the rest of u people who are included in the "others" category must figure out if you are morons or not hehehehe

JK folks


Posted by: lost_rebel

Here is the camera menu in A51


Posted by: lost_rebel

and here is the choices under image format


Posted by: patabora2

Hi,

I am new to FW upgrade. I am having GD88 with A19 and the signal is really bad. Can I upgrade the firmware to A22 or even A51? I have read all the message. But all the link to file download is not workable.

Can someone please send me the WinMoDo, .rel file etc....everything that I'll need for the upgrade?

patabora2@yahoo.com

THANKS SO MUCH IN ADVANCE!!!!


Posted by: lost_rebel

Maybe a better question to ask is if anyone has seen a difference in reception going from A19 to A22? I went from A16 to A38 and did not see a change in reception. Some of the things causing the mobile to hang were resolved but not better reception. You may have a defective mobile!

Also, has anyone been successful going from A22 to A38 and above by themselves. I know that many have their mobile in a non-operable state after upgrading to A38 and above from A22 and below.


Posted by: Geomatrix

Quote:
Originally posted by lost_rebel

I have also successfully sent MFM files to my mobile using IrDA. I do not know if this is an enhancement or just the way my mobile is set up or maybe the other people are morons But I did do it


I did it with A-16, so ppl who can't do it are definitely morons


Posted by: kareshi

I am moron......


Posted by: The Rex

i've never had any probs transefering mfm's via ir (i too had a16)


Posted by: Gate4

Quote:
Originally posted by lost_rebel
Also, has anyone been successful going from A22 to A38 and above by themselves. I know that many have their mobile in a non-operable state after upgrading to A38 and above from A22 and below.


How is that possible? I was not aware that any .rel file over A22 was available on the net?


Posted by: CycloneFr

i dont anybody who flashed A38 or futher by himself..but it's possible u need to reset the GD by using extra soft as CB2K


Posted by: lost_rebel

That may allow you to boot the mobile, but it will still crash regularly. The security files in the mobile need to be upgraded. Also, Panasonic support is getting many calls from people that flashed their mobile and are upset becuase it is now broken and they will need to pay to have it fixed.
I suspect this is why the logger tool does not work with A38 and above and why I have heard that A38+ has not yet been unlocked!


Posted by: CycloneFr

mine works on A39 thanx to u lost rebel with the 4 and 10 covering PIN


Posted by: supertrio

Have any one download the flashing software, all links are dead. If so can you email it to me, if not i can give you an ftp account where to upload it.

Thanks for the help.


Posted by: ducvader

How can I find out which com port I'm suppose to click when using winmodo!! I got everything but that and Um sorry if this is already mentioned but the phone has to be off when flashing right?


Posted by: devis

Check the system properties. The COM port should be displayed under Device Manager - Ports.


Posted by: ducvader

If i pick the wrong port winmodo wont connect right? Can i just pick any port till the right one shows up and not have my phone getting messed up? Having two usb ports only would mean that I would have to pick either com1 or com2 right? Cause that is all i see for ports!! Winmodo has up to 7


Posted by: devis

Depending on what operating system you have....

Win98/ME - Right click on My Computer - Select Properties - Click on Device Manager tab - Click on the + sign on Ports

WinNT/2k/XP - Right click on My Computer - Select Properties - Click on Hardware - Click on Device Manager - Click on + sign on Ports.


Good luck


Posted by: GD87 Master

On my Windows XP Pro USB is Com Port 4.


Posted by: mavericke

Hi there. I'm new to this forum. Many thanks for the many hardworking people out there. I manage to get the A22 firmware but could not get language pack for the A22 firmware. I could not also get the A38 firmware. Anybody please help? Thanks!


Posted by: BB88

Is there any more working link to download the flasher and the firmware (A22/A39)?




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