Fido Z310a - can I use Wotan?

Originally Posted by mosquito_R

Hi all,
I have a Fido-locked Z310a with R1KF001 firmware and I would like to flash it via Wotan. On their website, only the Z310 is listed. AFAIK there is only Z310i (900/1800/1900) and Z310a (850/1800/1900), so does this mean the firmware versions listed on the Wotan page can be used for either the "i" or the "a" models?

Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by adrianblack

Did you ever hear anything back? I would love to debrand my AT&T Z310a as after playing with the phone, they disabled a bunch of SE features like Email and the Shortcut menu. I noticed Wotan still only lists the Z310 ...

Originally Posted by XxDaZxX

i just used my z310a on wotan a couple days ago

Originally Posted by XxDaZxX

i have noticed the sound quality is better and i have more bars in my apartment now, i used R6BC002 CID52, ill let you know on the battery life, i just did a full charge yesterday so ill just have to wait and see.

Originally Posted by crAckchiLe

Any further updates to your Z310 performance after debranding? Which firmware would be the best to flash to?

Originally Posted by mosquito_R

It's so far so good for me on R8BA024, but that FW version has fewer CDA choices vs the R6BC002. The batt life is slightly better than the Fido original FW, but perhaps this improvement wasn't so noticeable as I use Bluetooth frequently (well, at least 40 min a day while I drive).

For me, it was important to get rid of that stupid crackling noise everytime the phone connects a call, so the flash already satisfied my needs.

Originally Posted by crAckchiLe

So in addition to the standard unbranding benefits, R8BA024 improves battery life and audio quality.

Are audio quality improvements only for removing the crackling noise during call connection, or are there any additional audio quality improvements for the duration of the inbound/outbound call? On both the caller/called party?

Also, did you notice any reception improvements after upgrading firmware/debranding? I've read reviews that the Z310 has weaker reception strength than other SE's....

Thanks again!

Originally Posted by mosquito_R

I think there's a slight improvement in voice quality both in and outbound.

Reception isn't the best to begin with on the Z310, and I don't notice too much of a difference. Relying on bars on the signal meter is always dodgy anyway; I wish there's a netmonitor mode like my M55. (BTW, are you still using it?)

Originally Posted by mosquito_R

Go with Wotan, I don't think you'd be disappointed. It's just that with R8BA024 you have limited choices with extra languages.

Hey, you can also convert your Z710i to W710i also. It would be a fun one to try.