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Firmware Update & Vibrate w/ M55
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Posted by: downz

Since I installed the latest firmware on my M55, I don't have an option to enable/disable vibrate

I can't stop the phone from vibrating when I receive SMS.
Is anyone aware of a fix for this?

Posted by: Kamata

Is it the ver. 10 firmware that you are using? I haven't heard of such issue with that firware...just in case...here's the link to the Siemens site so you can cuble-check on your fw version (you've probably been there aleady):

http://communications.siemens.com/c..._DeviceSoftware

Posted by: downz

Yes it is Ver. 10

I'll contact Siemens.

Posted by: molna

You know that vibration is called 'silent alert' on Siemens phones right?

Posted by: mosquito_R

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Originally Posted by molna

You know that vibration is called 'silent alert' on Siemens phones right?

In fact, it is called "Silent Alert" on my M55 with FW 10. I think this is because of the Brit English in FW 10. My M55 was modified from FW 9 (US English) to FW 10 on the day I got it, so I don't remember if the US English version says "Vibrate". I think it does.

Posted by: downz

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Originally Posted by molna

You know that vibration is called 'silent alert' on Siemens phones right?

Yes and that doesn't seem to matter. It still vibrates on an incoming call and incoming SMS. I got a ridiculous e-mail form response from Siemens advising me to troubleshoot on their web site, but I've been too busy lately to contact their management about it.

Posted by: mosquito_R

Check which profile you're using. I think the vibe settings are linked to each profile. Could be wrong though because my M55 is a garage queen - it hardly sees action.

Posted by: Laguardi

Sorry to be off topic but can Anyhow explain what it helps by updating the firmware.Like what is the benefit of it.I am sorry if it sounds dumb but most of my phones I bought late and I just kept them stock because I had no problems.Thanks

Posted by: mosquito_R

Most phones, if the firmware has been properly developed and not rushed to market , should be able to function well on the original firmware. The firmware update usually gets rid of bugs found in early versions (e.g. improved battery life, no more random freezing, etc) or adds more functionality. Sometimes an upgrade will allow de-customization, e.g. removal of carrier branding, access to previously hidden menus, etc.

For me, I upgraded my M55 to version 10 because I wanted to apply some patches or hacks which were available to this specific firmware version. I also wanted British English as opposed to American found on Fido's version 9.

Posted by: Laguardi

Ok thanks .So it is like buying a car the first year production with errors.(I mean in that way.)The only way to upgrade it si if I have cd and the usb cable for the phone?

Posted by: mosquito_R

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Originally Posted by Laguardi

Ok thanks .So it is like buying a car the first year production with errors.(I mean in that way.)The only way to upgrade it si if I have cd and the usb cable for the phone?

... Or Microsoft products with their bugs and security loopholes, but not as bad.

In the case of Siemens, you will need some sort of a flasher program, the firmware and related files, and a cable. With Siemens phones there's also the ability to hack a little bit more into the firmware and change pictures or themes, etc. I just spent half of yesterday doing that to my A56>C56.

Posted by: Laguardi

^^Nice to have knowledgable ppl here.Also my C65 was bought in jully 2005 from Fido, so I assume it may have the latest firmware.I tend to purchse the phone after it has been for a while on the market.

Posted by: mosquito_R

It is wise to purchase slightly after a phone's been released. In the case of the entire x65 series, the early firmware had major glitches which forced a recall of all phones.

BTW, how's your A56 doing?