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Detailed instructions on how to flash your W810 (Fix the dropped call problem)
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Posted by: simms

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paco

Regarding the AMR feature that is available, I thought I'd post this here (from the Cingular forum) for reference of Cingular user's. Other carriers may be different, but since I use Cingular, that's the only place I posted:

My question: "Is using AMR bad with Cingular?"

From HappyBunny: "*YES*. It gives that lovely garbled voice quality--and Cingular uses it *all* the time on 380 (blue), not just when the network is especially busy. They seem to be doing it because the 380 network does not have enough capacity in So Cal (it may be different where you live), so they compress all the bandwidth to fit everyone on. Result is garbled calls, bad handoffs and one way conversations. The 170 network does not use it all the time. I used to notice it on that one on Sundays, when the network was very busy. I had a phone at the time where I couldnt disable it--and I could hear the quality degradation. But now, no more AMR!" (From HERE>

Obviously this is just one person's opinion, but, again, just wanted to share.

Since I first heard about AMR from treatz, I wonder what he'd say about this.. from what I thought AMR was a good thing.

Posted by: Paco

I really no nothing about it. Decided to ask the question, and got that response, and figured I'd share it here. If treatz knows, I'd love to hear his his thoughts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by simms

Since I first heard about AMR from treatz, I wonder what he'd say about this.. from what I thought AMR was a good thing.

Posted by: Chopz

AMR on the Rogers/Fido networks is a GOOD thing. Cingular's network utilization surpasses our network usage tenfolds. From what I'm seeing here on Hofo, AMR on Cingular doesn't seem to work as it should.

Posted by: eps101

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paco

Sounds like the issues some had were all about bad flash files that have now been corrected.

If you care to just flash, 16.3 will work fine. If you want to remove the PlayNow, you'll still need to use 15.94.

My w810 has RC4E012. Is there any benefit to flashing to RC4K003?

Also, does flashing delete contacts, MMS settings, internet settings, etc?

Posted by: Paco

Yes, it does.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eps101

Also, does flashing delete contacts, MMS settings, internet settings, etc?

Posted by: eps101

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paco

Yes, it does.

Thanks. Any idea on RC4E012 vs RC4K003?

Posted by: Paco

FYI - Just updated phone to R4DB005 using SEUS.

Since my phone has been flashed a couple of times, I think this puts to rest any question as to whether or not SEUS will work after a flash. IT DOES. It's all just a matter of whether or not SEUS has an update for the region (CDA) of your phone. For reference, my CDA is Generic US (CDA 102555/15).

Posted by: r_master78

Hmm weird... I flashed mine through DaVinci before and my CDA is same as Paco's (CDA 102555/15) but right now... my phone says I already have the latest software (R4CK003). I also live in the Bay Area... weird....

Posted by: Paco

I should have mentioned in my first post that my firmware is AMERICA_1. Is yours the same?

Quote:

Originally Posted by r_master78

Hmm weird... I flashed mine through DaVinci before and my CDA is same as Paco's (CDA 102555/15) but right now... my phone says I already have the latest software (R4CK003). I also live in the Bay Area... weird....

Posted by: r_master78

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paco

I should have mentioned in my first post that my firmware is AMERICA_1. Is yours the same?

Yap. I used the following when I updated the firmware via DaVinci.

W810_R4CK003_MAIN_EU-EMEA-US.DVT
W810_R4CK003_FS_AMERICA_1.DVT
typed in CDA102555/15
unchecked Increase SMS inbox volume

I'll check to see if there are any new updates available from SEUS over the computer when I get home (I only checked it through my phone).

Posted by: Paco

Well there's you problem right there!

I have yet to hear of anyone using that feature successfully. You have to use the PC software.

Quote:

Originally Posted by r_master78

(I only checked it through my phone).

Posted by: r_master78

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paco

Well there's you problem right there!

I have yet to hear of anyone using that feature successfully. You have to use the PC software.

*my best attempt of "doc" from back to the future*

it wooorksss~~ it wooorrrkkkss!!!! wahahaha

i just updated it with the new firmware with computer connection

just curious... are North America customers supose to get AMR setting? I only have EFR...

Posted by: simms

It's really funny. I had R4DB flashed via davinci, SEUS flashed me back to R4CK when I tried it last night.

It's a good thing though, now I can try out R4CK as compared to R4CE and R4DB... I found that the speaker volume wasn't as high with R4DB. AMR was added via davinci and kept with SEUS.

I had no problems at all updating via SEUS after my davinci flash.

Posted by: Paco

Interesting! What region and CDA is your firmware?

Quote:

Originally Posted by simms

It's really funny. I had R4DB flashed via davinci, SEUS flashed me back to R4CK when I tried it last night.

Posted by: simms

Apac.

Cda 102555/101 R6a

Posted by: Paco

Guess that SE hasn't released R4DB for your area yet.

So strange that it downgraded you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by simms

Apac.

Cda 102555/101 R6a

Posted by: s1g

Can anyone give me the settings to use on a Rogers branded w810 phone (Using R4CE). I don't need any other languages supported. What files would I use for the Main and FS, and what CCID should I use? Should I use the US one mentioned in the first post here? Also, what would I need to do to ensure that my AMR stays on? Thanks!

Posted by: toolhead

hey guys.... i ordered the w810, gonna be my first SE ever... i've only used nokia's for the 5-1/2 years or so I've had a phone... I don't know what any of this CDA stuff means, how these firmware numbers work, what SEUS is, why you need to flash the phone when it seems they're being bought online and therefore unlocked/unbranded already, etc... If there's a thread I didn't find when searching that someone could point me to, I'd appreciate it... Otherwise, if you could explain the basic SE stuff I need to know, I'd appreciate it.. Thanks!

Posted by: Ramboisit

Hello Frank any idea which files do I need to Unlock & Debrand my Sonyericsson W810i from Rogers in Canada?? Thanks

Posted by: o2sys

suscribed for later

Posted by: kraal

Hello,
It is my first time here and my first SE also.
My W810i has CXC1250316 and R4DB005, I bought it in Germany but I live in Portugal.
What I need to do to have portuguese language (menus and T9) on my phone?

After a flash, is possible to start to have batery or other problems with it?

Thanks,

Posted by: eps101

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdarw

I flashed my phone and I'm still having the same problem, actually I think it's worse now. The flash process was successful.

How did you finally load the driver? I'm also having problems loading the driver.

Posted by: eps101

Quote:

Originally Posted by eps101

How did you finally load the driver? I'm also having problems loading the driver.

Got the driver loaded, and successfully flashed with DaVinci.

Now running:

W810_R4CK003_MAIN_EU-EMEA-US.DVT
W810_R4CK003_FS_AMERICA_1.DVT
CDA102555/15

Posted by: o2sys

Quote:

Originally Posted by eps101

Got the driver loaded, and successfully flashed with DaVinci.

Now running:

W810_R4CK003_MAIN_EU-EMEA-US.DVT
W810_R4CK003_FS_AMERICA_1.DVT
CDA102555/15

i used the same flash and still getting dropped calls!!!!!

first did it with R4CE and got dropped calls waisted $12.99 now i did it with R4CK and getting even worse dropped calls.

Havent done any other mods to the phone and using TMO service....

Posted by: r_master78

I use TMO service and I have R4D firmware, no drop call problems.

Posted by: o2sys

well after reboot my phone couple times i no longer seem to have the problem, is working fine for now...

Posted by: Mackie99

I just upgraded my W810i to R4DB00. It's branded with Orange. I need to know what files to download to get rid of the Orange branding.

I found the following 3 files:

W810_R4DB005-MAIN-HN.DVT
W810-R4DB005-FS_AMERICA1.DVT

or

W810-R4DB005-FS_AMERICA2.DVT

Anyone know which FS to use? America1 or America2? Are these even the right files?

Thanks.

Posted by: o2sys

i used AMERICA1

Posted by: Mackie99

I keep getting an "error connecting to server".

I have my firewall and norton security disabled. Why am I having problems?

Posted by: celluser7

So now this thread is 16 pages long and i DO NOT intend to read thru 16 pages to find my answer so im just gonna ask..

Are there any DOWN falls to this new firmware version..??

I know people were complaining about the light flashing, alarm not working, phone freezing up, etc.. The only problems im having is the dropped calls every once in a while and the phone freeze up at least once per day and i hav had it freeze up on my 7 times in a row..!!

If i do this SEUS and upload the newest firmware.. will this mess up anything that worked perfect with the older firmware.??

Thats all i need is to fix the dropped calls, fix the freezing... but then my light will start to flash and alarm not work or speaker volume output goes worse than how horrible it is now....

Posted by: eg6turbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mackie99

I keep getting an "error connecting to server".

I have my firewall and norton security disabled. Why am I having problems?

me too same problems with everything disabled...maybe the server is down??

Posted by: Mackie99

Quote:

Originally Posted by eg6turbo

me too same problems with everything disabled...maybe the server is down??

The server was down last night. It's up now.

Posted by: eg6turbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mackie99

The server was down last night. It's up now.

yeah just flashed it at first..crossing fingers...gonna make alot of calls today..and *gasp* gonna talk to the gf for more then 5 mins to test it out..

Posted by: celluser7

Quote:

Originally Posted by celluser7

So now this thread is 16 pages long and i DO NOT intend to read thru 16 pages to find my answer so im just gonna ask..

Are there any DOWN falls to this new firmware version..??

I know people were complaining about the light flashing, alarm not working, phone freezing up, etc.. The only problems im having is the dropped calls every once in a while and the phone freeze up at least once per day and i hav had it freeze up on my 7 times in a row..!!

If i do this SEUS and upload the newest firmware.. will this mess up anything that worked perfect with the older firmware.??

Thats all i need is to fix the dropped calls, fix the freezing... but then my light will start to flash and alarm not work or speaker volume output goes worse than how horrible it is now....

BUMP

anyone..??

Posted by: Paco

This thread is mainly about flashing and how to flash. There is a separate thread that discusses the latest firmware. I suggest a quick search and posting in that thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by celluser7

BUMP

anyone..??

Posted by: j4k3

my sister's 1-week old w810i suddenly died, i spent about 3 hours reading every single post in this thread and the result - phone's working again!

many many MANY thanks to everyone who helped shared their experiences!

Posted by: Non_named

Hi guys,,,

This is my first SE EVER!! Came from Nokia after about 8 years with good experince... I bought W810i of eBay.. I LOVE this phone, but the drop call thing... I read all the 16 pages in this thread, however, i still have some simple questions about the firmware thing, i hope someone will answer my questions...

1- What is the diffrent between MF (Main Firmware) and SF (System Firmware)??

2- What is CDA stands for and what is it exactly? And why each country have diffrent CDA?? Is the CDA cotains the careir settings (MMS, GPRS..etc)? And what does this number means (CDA102555/15)?

3- Which file should i change to change the diffrent languages?? Should i change the SF or MF or both??

4- Will I still be able to get the free SEUS after the flash???

5- What is the diffrent between R4CE, R4CK and R4CF? Is it a languge thing or what??

6- What does CID-Ignoring means??

Thanks alot guys for all your help, i hope i get the answers for my stupid questions.. I just want to learn more about SE world

Posted by: panaph0bic

Quote:

Originally Posted by Non_named

Hi guys,,,

This is my first SE EVER!! Came from Nokia after about 8 years with good experince... I bought W810i of eBay.. I LOVE this phone, but the drop call thing... I read all the 16 pages in this thread, however, i still have some simple questions about the firmware thing, i hope someone will answer my questions...

1- What is the diffrent between MF (Main Firmware) and SF (System Firmware)??

2- What is CDA stands for and what is it exactly? And why each country have diffrent CDA?? Is the CDA cotains the careir settings (MMS, GPRS..etc)? And what does this number means (CDA102555/15)?

3- Which file should i change to change the diffrent languages?? Should i change the SF or MF or both??

4- Will I still be able to get the free SEUS after the flash???

5- What is the diffrent between R4CE, R4CK and R4CF? Is it a languge thing or what??

6- What does CID-Ignoring means??

Thanks alot guys for all your help, i hope i get the answers for my stupid questions.. I just want to learn more about SE world

I would like to 2nd this. I was with Nextel for 7 years, and my w810i is arriving tonight via fedex that i bought from ebay. I intend on flashing if I have any dropped call issues (cingular). I have no clue what all this stuff means - talk to me about nextel phones and ill know everything

im new to cingular and SE. Any info is appreciated.

Posted by: Paco

1. The MAIN is the core firmware. A single MAIN will often cover many regions. The FS is the language and customizations files. Simplified, with the FS you are choosing the languages you want on your phone. The latest Davinci client makes it very simple. Do not worry about MAIN and FS. Just choose the firmware you want, and the client will download the correct matching pair.

2. The CDA refers to the region you want your phone associated with. This is used by SEUS to determine if you need a firmware update. Typically you would choose a CDA that corresponds to the firmware you chose. So for example, if you are in the USA and installed AMERICA1 generic firmware, you would likely want a CDA for Generic USA, which happens to be 102555/15. Again, the latest davinci client includes a list of CDAs for the W810 that you can just choose from.

3. See item #1. From the Davinci firmware list, just choose the one for the appropriate languages you want, and the client will download the correct file pair. Some firmware pairs are obvious what languages they include, like CHINA, but others are not entirely clear, like EU1, EU2, EU3, etc. If you know what languages you want, but not sure which firmware pack includes it, ask, and hopefully someone will have the answer

4. Yes. If you choose a correct CDA, and firmware becomes available via SEUS, you will be able to download it. Flashing does not make SEUS not work. It is only when people use an incorrect CDA that problems occur.

5. Version numbers. They are sequential, so R4DBxxx is the latest.

6. This option is only in the 15.xx versions of the client. Ignore it, do not check it. Also, do not check the Increase SMS inbox volume option. If you are planning to do just a simple flash, you can use 16.3, which does not include those options.

Hope that helps. Other should please correct any inaccuracies.

Posted by: Non_named

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paco

1. The MAIN is the core firmware. A single MAIN will often cover many regions. The FS is the language and customizations files. Simplified, with the FS you are choosing the languages you want on your phone. The latest Davinci client makes it very simple. Do not worry about MAIN and FS. Just choose the firmware you want, and the client will download the correct matching pair.

2. The CDA refers to the region you want your phone associated with. This is used by SEUS to determine if you need a firmware update. Typically you would choose a CDA that corresponds to the firmware you chose. So for example, if you are in the USA and installed AMERICA1 generic firmware, you would likely want a CDA for Generic USA, which happens to be 102555/15. Again, the latest davinci client includes a list of CDAs for the W810 that you can just choose from.

3. See item #1. From the Davinci firmware list, just choose the one for the appropriate languages you want, and the client will download the correct file pair. Some firmware pairs are obvious what languages they include, like CHINA, but others are not entirely clear, like EU1, EU2, EU3, etc. If you know what languages you want, but not sure which firmware pack includes it, ask, and hopefully someone will have the answer

THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!!!!!

It REALLY helped me!!

Ok, i was more confident doing the flash after i read your answer... I did flash it as the intructions in the first page... Everything went smooth...

After the flash, i tried to get the SEUS update, and it did it!! Yes, After the flash, my phone was able to get the updates from SEUS!!!

Now, i do have English, Spanish and French for both Phone and Writing laguages!! Cool!!

I did use 102555/15 when i did the flash... After the SEUS update, now i do have R4DB005

I went to SE website to get the setting for T-Mobile GPRS and T-Mobile picture messages... Everything is working as i bought the W810i from the US Sony shop...

Thanks again for all your help and time

Posted by: simms

I've got R4CK with AMR right now. If I flash with 16.3, do I need to refinalize a second time with AMR options to keep my AMR?

Or can I just use one credit, flash to R4CE GENERIC AMERICAS1 and I'll still have AMR because it was on my phone before?

Posted by: Paco

16.41 is now out. Comments say '-AMR customization improved'. Hopefully that means that the program is more logical about it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by simms

I've got R4CK with AMR right now. If I flash with 16.3, do I need to refinalize a second time with AMR options to keep my AMR?

Or can I just use one credit, flash to R4CE GENERIC AMERICAS1 and I'll still have AMR because it was on my phone before?

Posted by: simms

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paco

16.41 is now out. Comments say '-AMR customization improved'. Hopefully that means that the program is more logical about it.

Let's hope so.. I'm going to give wotan a try and see how easy their process is.

Posted by: Paco

As I've said before, Wotan is great if you want to do a simple flash, without having to worry about options. Davinci is great if you want more control, such as doing only a CDA change, or just changing AMR, etc. If doing nothing but a complete flash, might as well go Wotan since it is cheaper, right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by simms

Let's hope so.. I'm going to give wotan a try and see how easy their process is.

Posted by: Non_named

Paco,

I have a question about the CDA... What will happen if you choose a CDA for the states and FW/SF for another reagion (China for example)?? Will the phone update or not?? If yes, will it update accourding to the CDA (USA) or the SF/FW (China)??

Thanks!!

Posted by: mbeutler

Quote:

Originally Posted by Non_named

Paco,

I have a question about the CDA... What will happen if you choose a CDA for the states and FW/SF for another reagion (China for example)?? Will the phone update or not?? If yes, will it update accourding to the CDA (USA) or the SF/FW (China)??

Thanks!!

I would also like to know the same thing.

Posted by: mbeutler

I went ahead and used Davinci to change the CDA only for my phone. That worked fine so I went to check for firmware updates using SEUS on my PC and sure enough it updated to R4DB!

I started out with R4CK with the singapore CDA and now its fully converted to American english and firmware. So to answer the question, SEUS will update your phone according to what CDA you have.

Posted by: Pittdawg

So last time I tried SEUS to update no updates where available, this time I was able to update and I verified I'm now using "R4DB005", can anyone tell me if this update adresses the drop call problem (I"ll find out over the next couple of days I guess but my drop calls are spotty, not as bad as some of you have described, so if anyone knows off hand I would appreciate it, thanks.) My old software was "R4CE012" by the way.

Posted by: way2quik

i have a quick question, and im sure this has been answered.
if i use davinci to flash my phone, will it add traditional chinese and enable themes on my phones? will using SEUS in the future disable the lite theme support?

my phone is unbranded, unlocked, but does not have lite themes enabled.
my apologies for any repeats of these questions.

Posted by: way2quik

nvm, i flashed it with no problems.

thanks for the tutorial on the first page.

does anyone know which version of chinese has PINYIN input?
the taiwan version has STROKE and Bopomofo. dunno how to use those.

Posted by: bjai02

Sorry for the noob question.
I would liek to flash my w810i with firmware that fix the drop call problems, but I would like to retain the Chinese input that it comes with...

1) Do I still need to use the third party flash other than the SEUS connects me to?
2) If so, which region should I pick if I want to fix the drop calls and also keep the Chinese and English input?

Posted by: simms

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjai02

Sorry for the noob question.
I would liek to flash my w810i with firmware that fix the drop call problems, but I would like to retain the Chinese input that it comes with...

1) Do I still need to use the third party flash other than the SEUS connects me to?
2) If so, which region should I pick if I want to fix the drop calls and also keep the Chinese and English input?

It depends. What FW are you running right now? If you already have Chinese you could use SEUS to update the FW.

Otherwise, you will need to get FW APAC with Main CHINA to get both English and Chinese and use Davinci or Wotan to flash.

Posted by: bjai02

Quote:

Originally Posted by simms

I don't have my phone with me now (currently on business trip with my business phone) so I can;t check the firmware. Yes, I bought this phone from HK, so it already has Chinese and English installed. But since I live in the US and using Cingular, it drop calls like everyone else. Does it mean all I need is to update the firmware with SEUS, and choose HONG KONG when choosing this region? Or I must choose USA as my region if I want to fix the problem?

Posted by: simms

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjai02

You can't change the region on your phone unless you flash your phone using a 3rd party app like wotan or davinci.

If you try to plug it into SEUS, SEUS will just update you to the latest FW. There are no options to choose from.

Posted by: dmao

Quote:

Originally Posted by simms

I've asked a similar question on another thread and was directed over to this thread for more in depth information.

I've got a new w810i from reliable re-seller in NYC and it's working fine. It's from China and I am fine to keep the CDA, so no flashing is required.

From reading through here as well as Esato forum, my FW is up-to-date -- R4CK003, and I so far haven't experienced any dropped calls, etc.

I also understand that SEUS can be done over the air so don't need to use the software that comes with phone (plus I'm a mac user and software only good on pc).

"Assuming" update is available sometime in the future, and I want to use SEUS, do I literally have to be in China (or Asia region) to get the update? Or if I periodically check stateside via my T-Mobile service, will it match any China CDA firmware update to my phone?

Thanks
dmao

Posted by: slim724

SOFTWARE INFO

R4CK003
prgCXC1250317_CHINA_HNR4CK003

EROM:R3A005
prgCXC1250416_EROM_DB2010_HELEN_FOTA_FLAFLA_SIBLEY

LCD SW versions
Main display
Current:0

Camera SW versions
Camera
Current: 4.5

ITP SW version
CXC 125 0326 R1L

Customization
CDA 102555/101R2A
cxc1250324 R4CK003
APAC
Memory Stick R1A
CDA102428/100

Content version
PA6
Memory Stick:R1A

Java SW version 6.3

Update service SW UA version:
CRH1069179R3B010
2006-02-15 17:05

CONFIGURATION

IMIE 35906200XXXXXXXXX

AMR_FR EFR FR
AMR_HR HR

SAT on

I am in San Jose CA using an unbranded W810i on Cingular, yesterday I used the phone for 47 mins straight out the box with excellent call quality and no call drop. No problems with SMS, or picture message either after downloading settings from SE through phone. I used the update service option on the phone and it says I have current software. If I use SEUS update service from my PC will I be able to get newer software/firmware? If so, what are the benefits or upgrades of the newer software?

Also, pressing *<**< gets you into this:

Personalize

Network
Network subset
SP
Corporate
(each of these has an icon of an unlocked lock after it)

Selecting any of these gives you a choice of selecting MCN2, or MCN3. All of mine are set to MCN2. What are these options and what will happen if I change to MCN3??

Posted by: mbeutler

Using SEUS via PC will not update your firmware unless you change your CDA to a region in which the latest is available. I used davinci to do just that, and then updated via SEUS on my PC. The only difference you will notice between your current firmware and the latest is video thumbnail previews instead of a file list.

Posted by: dckl

After reading through all 18 pages of this thread I decided to go ahead and flash my phone. But thanks to markl_farkl's very detailed walkthrough, it was a breeze!

Although I do have a question about the battery indicator: The phone status says it's at 78%, but the indicator is almost full, just a smidge off. Is there something wrong with my phone? I'd think at 78%, it'd be about 1/4 empty.

Posted by: pinoytoy

whats the difference between america1 and america2??

Posted by: Chopz

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinoytoy

whats the difference between america1 and america2??

English, Spanish & French - America 1
English, Spanish & Portuguese - America 2

Posted by: pinoytoy

So confused now... i downloaded the client... which application do i use??

davinciflasher

or

DVTupdate

Posted by: Paco

davinciflasher.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinoytoy

So confused now... i downloaded the client... which application do i use??

davinciflasher

or

DVTupdate

Posted by: dmo

It would be great if the OP would update and add some comments about SEUS here rather than have 1 billion ppl ask questions and have it scattered across the thread...

Posted by: dckl

Even though it's been mentioned already, I just want to confirm.

I had a W810c (according to the phone status), but more likely a W810i flashed with China FW R4CK003 (since there are no Chinese chracters on the keypad). I succesfully flashed my phone last night with DaVinci (thanks to markl_farkl's guide) and used the following:

W810_R4CK003_FS_AMERICA_1.DVT
W810_R4CK003_MAIN_EU-EMEA-US.DVT
CDA102555/15

Just for kicks, I decided to see if I can update the FW on SEUS, and it worked! Before the flash when I had the Chinese FW, it said I already had the latest FW. Anyway, this is what I have now:

R4DB005
prgCXC 1250316_GENERIC_HN R4DB005

EROM:R3A005
prgCXC1250416_EROM_DB2010_HELEN_FOTA_FLAFLA_SIBLEY

LCD SW versions
Main display
Current:0

Camera SW versions
Camera
Current: 4.5

ITP SW version
CXC 125 0326 R1E

Customization
CDA 102555/101R2A R6A
cxc1250324 R4DB005 2E0W AMERICA_1
APAC
Memory Stick: No file found (should I be worried? Memory stick's in, and I'm able to access the files on it)

Content version
PA6
Memory Stick: No file found

Java SW version 6.4

Update service SW UA version:
CRH1069179 R3B010
2006-02-15 17:05

CONFIGURATION

IMEI 35906200-XXXXXX-X-XX

EFR FR HR

SAT on

----

Edit: Finally hit 1K posts! Whee!

Posted by: mbeutler

Do you have a genuine Sony memory stick?

Posted by: dckl

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbeutler

Do you have a genuine Sony memory stick?

No...it's the SanDisk one that came with the phone. Maybe I formated it wrong?

Posted by: mbeutler

Only the adaptor should be made by SanDisk. The memory card should be black and have Sony and MagicGate written on it. The printing should be all white on the front and back. Mine happens to be made in Japan, so if yours is from China or Hong Kong I might suspect a generic one. If it still works then I wouldn't even worry about. I've heard complaints of generic ones having reduced formatted capacities and slower speeds though.

Posted by: simms

No AMR or AMR_HR/AMR_FR...

Posted by: slacker86

hey ! i have the CXC1250318 R4CE012 000000 F/W
my phone is from HK so it has both chinese/english.

**i just want to flash my phone to the Newest R4DB005 f/w

1. can i just use SEUS and update it (I WANT TO KEEP THE CHINESE/ENGLISH)
2. or should i use DAVINCI to update it ??? and WHAT FILES DO I USE ??

W810_R4DB005_FS_APAC.DVT
W810_R4DB005_FS_HONGKONG.DVT
W810_R4DB005_FS_C_ASIA.DVT
W810_R4DB005_FS_CHINA.DVT
+
W810_R4DB005_MAIN_HN.DVT
W810_R4DB005_MAIN_HONGKONG.DVT
W810_R4DB005_MAIN_CHINA.DVT

BTW. i want to keep my chinese/english
THIS IS MY FIRST TIME FLASHING

Posted by: pinoytoy

Bought my phone from LA LA WEST and it didnt come with flash menus but was updated with R4CK003.

was scared to do davinci... but finally had the courage to do it and they have a new client out which is 16.4 and i updated my phone to R4DB005 from R4CK003. Got the flash menu's on orbit and the new equalizer menu setup. I even got AMR enabled!

16.4 enables you to enable AMR and get the flash themes.

i used CDA:102555/15 Generic USA
AMERICA1 generic firmware

choose the right firmware you want

1:Check box MS and choose the files you want
2:Check box FS this should be already filled when you choose the right MS you want
3:Choose the CDA you want:
4:Click advanced and "select advanced settings"
5:check box for "Enable AMR" and press ok
6:check box for "finalization"
7:Press flash button.

**MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS FULLY CHARGED**

IF NOT FULLY CHARGED YOU COULD MESS UP YOUR PHONE AND MAKE IT A PAPERWEIGHT.

This is what i did and got it all with 1 credit. Flash enabled menus, AMR enabled, and updated to R4DB005.

**BE SURE TO "READ CID/TEST CABLE" before you do anything!** Make sure your comp can recognize ur phone.

Posted by: brownafroduck

I read all the pages in this huge thread... And if I'm not mistaken, I believe that I read that when you flash your phone, your contacts are deleted.

Can I back them up somewhere?

Also, should I just flash to the latest firmware (R4DB, I believe) or should I go with R4CK003 since so many people who have Cingular like me have used that one and it has worked?

Posted by: Paco

In the Advanced settings in the Phonebook, there is an excellent option to back up your address book to the Memory stick. After flashing, you can just restore it from that file.

Also, I am using R4DB with Cingular with no problems. Though some claim to have reduced earpiece volume, I have not experienced that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brownafroduck

I read all the pages in this huge thread... And if I'm not mistaken, I believe that I read that when you flash your phone, your contacts are deleted.

Can I back them up somewhere?

Also, should I just flash to the latest firmware (R4DB, I believe) or should I go with R4CK003 since so many people who have Cingular like me have used that one and it has worked?

Posted by: jkozlow3

I'm considering buying a W810i. This thread is quite long, so I was just wondering if someone could briefly tell me the difference between flashing the phone with the info posted in this thread vs. flashing it from Sony's website. It seems that Sony provides over-the-air updates of the latest firmware according to their website. What's different when flashing it using these instructions? Just curious.

Thanks!!

Posted by: w810iOwner

Does flashing the phone effect the warranty?

Posted by: Logi7

somebody told me that the newer rogers firmware wont let you set mp3s as ringtones, is this true?

Posted by: w810iOwner

I just bought the phone from Rogers and am using MP3s as ringtones. Hope that helps.

Posted by: Logi7

do you haev the 1gb model?

i hear the 512s will play them as theyre older firmare

Posted by: ChunkySkillz

noob
hahahaha

Posted by: ChunkySkillz

ic ic
hahahahah

Posted by: Tenenbaum

So let's say I have a w810i with R4CE012 on it. I want to get whatever the latest update is through SEUS. I still have to flash using DaVinci to make sure that I have the correct CAD in their for the US, correct?

Posted by: mbeutler

You need to change the CDA, but you do not need to flash anything. However, this will still cost 1 credit. If you go in the advanced options of the davinci software you will see an option to not flash the phone, which should be checked. I don't see the program on my computer anymore or I would tell you exactly what I did. Anyway, hope this helps.

Posted by: Tenenbaum

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbeutler

You need to change the CDA, but you do not need to flash anything. However, this will still cost 1 credit. If you go in the advanced options of the davinci software you will see an option to not flash the phone, which should be checked. I don't see the program on my computer anymore or I would tell you exactly what I did. Anyway, hope this helps.

Excellent. Thank you very much. I think I'll give it a shot later on today.

Posted by: Tenenbaum

So I can't even get my PC to recognize my phone correctly. It says it's a SE w810i, prompts for the driver, but it won't actually install the driver when I point it to the folder. Anyone have suggestions? Maybe I need to install the PC Suite first?

Posted by: Tenenbaum

Nevermind my last post. I installed the PC Suite and then tried to connect through DaVinci and it asked for the driver once more. This time it worked without a problem. Now that I've gone through all of this to figure out exactly what firmware and CDA I have, etc...I'm wondering if I actually need to flash this phone. I am running R4CE012 from Hong Kong (I am in the US, bought the phone on Ebay), but I am having no problems with the phone other than not being able to use it correctly in my TL (and this is an issue that is present across the boards with the w810i). Is it worth it to even mess around with flashing to all American specs and American CDA if I'm having no other problems? The only reason I would flash is if there is a huge gain or some sort between what I have already and the newest firmware versions.

Posted by: trenen

Would I follow the same steps for the w300i? I would like to make sure that I have the latest firmware and flash for my phone. It came from howardforums.com and has a bunch of asian languages on it. Sometimes I have problems with reception and when I first started using it, it was dropping calls seconds after connecting (not so much anymore). My software version is CXC1123261 R9A035. Thanks

Posted by: n3rdie

just flashed my phone (w810i) with this tutorial. made it quick and painless. thanks!

Posted by: Damnation

i got everything but right after i pressed the flash button, i was told that their servers are down...has this happend to anyone?

Posted by: Damnation

"can't connect to servers. servers might be down"

Posted by: Damnation

also, i bought my phone from the mid east...should i use the Middle East CDA or just use the America 1 one?

Posted by: w810iOwner

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logi7

do you haev the 1gb model?

i hear the 512s will play them as theyre older firmare

mine is 512 model

Posted by: w810iOwner

ok I have decided to go with WotanServer and flash my w810i. I've read all the pages in this thread and it seems like for a person looking to just upgrade the FW without those other technical stuff, it's better/easier to go with Wotan than Davinci.

As options, I will check the "Supress Camera Sound".

now some questions:
1- what is the "phone lock view" option?

2- in the Q/A they say that : Q: Is it safe to remove operator customizations (debranding phone) your phone and upgrade phone firmware?
A: Definitely, YES. If you have working retail phone and fully charged battery there is no way you can damage your phone.
is that a fact? I read somewhere in this thread that if you can't afford to kill your phone, don't flash it. Now that's a totally different answer to that question.

3- which FW should I choose?
* R4DB005
* R4CK003
* R4CF002
* R4CE012

thanks in advanced.

Posted by: Paco

Flashing is safe. Tons of us have flashed with no problems whatsoever. But like anything in life, things can happen. I stand by my original comment. If your phone works fine, and if something bad should happen when flashing and you can't afford to replace it if it does (assuming SE won't fix it), then don't flash.

Posted by: w810iOwner

btw, what is AMR? should I enable it for Rogers?

Posted by: dopke

I saw this before, but I can't find it now. How do I navigate in the phone to find my current firmware version?

NVM found it.

Settings -> Update Service -> Software Version

Posted by: p51d007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paco

Flashing is safe. Tons of us have flashed with no problems whatsoever. But like anything in life, things can happen. I stand by my original comment. If your phone works fine, and if something bad should happen when flashing and you can't afford to replace it if it does (assuming SE won't fix it), then don't flash.

That's always been my "guide" to flashing. If the phone, computer, or whatever your are thinking about flashing is working then don't flash. It's a costs/benefit thing with me. If I don't receive a substantial benefit from a flash (improved performance, etc) then why bother. Just to have the "latest & greatest" isn't a
reason to flash a phone. Yes, if the information regarding the flash says it fixes "X", and you are having "X" problem, then by all means, update the firmware.
Someone once said...just because it's new don't make it better, just makes it new....

Posted by: VinceThePrince

Hi I want to upgrade my W810i to the latest R4DB005, but the Main R4DB005's are all asian? (China, HN, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thai), well maybe HN isn't asian but I am unsure. I'm going to be using the America1 FS, but I want to have an American MAIN as well... or does that even matter? What are the differences country-wise for MAIN files?

Posted by: w810iOwner

Hi, I just flashed my phone. So far I've made one call. Sounded ok. I'll keep testing it in the coming days. It seems like I've lost all my games. I remember installing them on my MS. Oh well I can always download them again.

I'd like to thank everyone for their help. Hopefully there will be no more drop calls.

Posted by: runkelb

I just flashed my phone using the instructions in this thread (R4CK003) and everything worked. However, I just realized that that there is a newer firmware (R4DB005). When I tried using the phones Update Service, it tells me I have the latest software, when I know that is not true.

Under Software Info:
Customization
CDA102555/15 R6A
cxc1250324 R4CK003
ZEOW
AMERICA_1

Please help. Thanks.

Posted by: Chopz

America 2 will update to R4DB

Posted by: Paco

You have to use a PC and the SEUS computer software to upgrade. The phone's built-in update feature does not appear to work. If you use the SEUS PC software and usb cable, you will find the upgrade.

Quote:

Originally Posted by runkelb

I just flashed my phone using the instructions in this thread (R4CK003) and everything worked. However, I just realized that that there is a newer firmware (R4DB005). When I tried using the phones Update Service, it tells me I have the latest software, when I know that is not true.

Under Software Info:
Customization
CDA102555/15 R6A
cxc1250324 R4CK003
ZEOW
AMERICA_1

Please help. Thanks.

Posted by: runkelb

Thanks Paco...updating the phone through the website & PC worked!!

Posted by: w810inewb

hey there. i'm a huge newb here. i got my w810 yesterday and decided to unbrand it. i got myself a log account on davinci but ran into a problem.
i can't seem to connect to their server in their client 16.4.
i can download flash files and i can check the server status as well as the updates. but when i go to 'Get info' on my account or 'FLASH' i can't connect to their server.
it's not my windows firewall cause it's off, and its not my router firewall cause it's off as well. i even connected my PC directly to my cable modem for a direct connection, but the same problem.
anyone have any input on this? it'd be much appreciated.
thanks!

andy

Posted by: tha_dream

hi im a newbie wiith the w810 i. im getting a new w810i from rogers this week and i need the phone unlocked. i was wondering if flashing the phone does this, or do i need to get it unlocked seperately. and should i get the phone unlocked before or after flashing (does it make a difference). and what is the latest version of the firmware that i should be using. and i think that flashing the phone will de-brand all the rogers stuff from the phone, can anyone confirm. any help would be appreciated. im not the greatest with understanding all this flashing stuff, so im sure ill be posting again if i come across some problems when i get the phone.

Posted by: aznkid101

Quote:

Originally Posted by tha_dream

hi im a newbie wiith the w810 i. im getting a new w810i from rogers this week and i need the phone unlocked. i was wondering if flashing the phone does this, or do i need to get it unlocked seperately. and should i get the phone unlocked before or after flashing (does it make a difference). and what is the latest version of the firmware that i should be using. and i think that flashing the phone will de-brand all the rogers stuff from the phone, can anyone confirm. any help would be appreciated. im not the greatest with understanding all this flashing stuff, so im sure ill be posting again if i come across some problems when i get the phone.

to my knowledge, unbranding and unlocking are two different things, unbranding just changes the firmware to the original specs from factory rather then from the provider *i.e rogers*, so to unlock the phone, u would have to do seperately

Posted by: haritia

If you look at http://davinciteam.com/phones/index...=view&itemid=37 it clearly say sthat unlocking is unavailable -- or perhaps to be more accurate, it clearly does not say so.

Posted by: eagg1269

Hi all, just need helps!!!!!

I just got my new w810i couple days ago from howardforums.com.com. It came with the newest firmware R4DB005 with CDA102555/6 R2A. However, I can definitely tell that the phone was made for Mid East region by checking the CDA from the table as well as the Mid East Lauguage pack from the language menu. I wanted to flash the firmware so that I can load it with the firmware with Chinese Language pack, as well as change the CDA to american one 102555/15 so that I can get all the latest US reginon update from SEUS.

My questions are:
1. Can I choose a firmware pair that is with Chinese language pack (such from China or HK version of R4DB005), but with the American CDA 102555/15?
2. If I could, after flashing it, can I still get the update for US region from SEUS? From reading your post, I thought I could since SEUS will read a US CDA from my phone after flashing it, and then will allow me to update.
3. If I just change the CDA, then can I get rid of the Mid East language pack from my phone and update them with either American or Asian version?

Posted by: Antioch18

How can you tell which languages come with which firmware?

I'd like to get the firmware with English/Chinese support (in an attempt to be able to browse Japanese webpages, as works with my Nokia with English/Chinese language support).

Thanks a ton.

Is there any other way to flash, like an official SE piece of software?

Posted by: dashakes

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antioch18

How can you tell which languages come with which firmware?

I'd like to get the firmware with English/Chinese support (in an attempt to be able to browse Japanese webpages, as works with my Nokia with English/Chinese language support).

Thanks a ton.

Is there any other way to flash, like an official SE piece of software?

Here's a reference list: http://www.seuniverse.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4891

A few quick questions of my own. I have an unbranded, unlocked white w810i with R4DB005 firmware. The CDA is factory set to Generic Singapore/Malaysia... I live in toronto but i want to be able to text both in english and in greek..

1. would that require me to do a full flash with new FS and MAIN files as well as a new CDA?

2. i also can't tell if my menu is flash or not, can someone tell me the difference so i can determine what mine is?

Thanks in advance.

Posted by: Piesang

I experience Drop Calls, but I"m too scared to flash my W810i. I've done it with my i-Mate Jasjar before. I'm not stupid, but the first time is always scary.

I think it's because I get lost between all these posts.

Is there any short and easy way of doing this??

I'm from South Africa and here nothing is possible.

Posted by: p3ters

Hi! this is my first post!

I am also a recent W810i owner, and also experience dropped calls! I read a comment on gsmarena which states:

for those who have problems with drop calls have your phone updated. I had this problem before and had it solved. go to the site of sony ericsson and find w810i.

Before you update be sure you have installed the drivers (its in the supplied cd). make sure you also have your usb connectors ready.

so my question is, how is having it updates from SE's website different than using this method?? are their advantages and disadvantages between the two??

thank you!!

Posted by: Piesang

The problem is when I go on the Sony Ericsson website and choose update and plug my phone in via the USB cable it says that I have the lastest software installed, but I know I don't because my phone shows a older version.

Posted by: demon87

Hy

I really got a huge problem with my w810i.
I think its because i didnt stop the usb drivers but pulled out the cable from the phone.

It turned off like it always does when unpluging the usb cable,it turn on by itself,but then it turn off again and started to turn off and on again over and over and over again.
i cant do anything know.
The pc doesnt recognize the phone because its keeping turning on and off.
I really need some help with this guys please help me

Is there any free software for repairing the phone.
I cant use Davinci because i dont have a PayPal acount and cant make any because i dont have a credit card.

Please help me

Posted by: haritia

Quote:

Originally Posted by demon87

Hy

I really got a huge problem with my w810i.
I think its because i didnt stop the usb drivers but pulled out the cable from the phone.

It turned off like it always does when unpluging the usb cable,it turn on by itself,but then it turn off again and started to turn off and on again over and over and over again.
i cant do anything know.
The pc doesnt recognize the phone because its keeping turning on and off.
I really need some help with this guys please help me

Is there any free software for repairing the phone.
I cant use Davinci because i dont have a PayPal acount and cant make any because i dont have a credit card.

Please help me

Try taking out your memory card and see if that helps. I had a card that made my old K750 do that and I just had to buy a new card. Still don't know what was wrong with the old card or any explanation for the issue.

Posted by: demon87

It doesnt helps when taking out the sim card,when taking out the memory card or both.

I tried much things.
When i turn the phone on it displays the welcome menu where i can either put in my pin and use all phone features or just the walkman feature.
When i put in my pin it starts then serches for a network and as soon as it find the network it turns off,and then on...and off again........and so on,
but when i use the walkman feature in the startup it works fine.

Is there any free software for repairing it

Posted by: haritia

Quote:

Originally Posted by demon87

It doesnt helps when taking out the sim card,when taking out the memory card or both.

I tried much things.
When i turn the phone on it displays the welcome menu where i can either put in my pin and use all phone features or just the walkman feature.
When i put in my pin it starts then serches for a network and as soon as it find the network it turns off,and then on...and off again........and so on,
but when i use the walkman feature in the startup it works fine.

Is there any free software for repairing it

Not the SIM card, the MS Duo Pro card.

Posted by: demon87

I tried it with the MS Duo Pro card removed,i just said that i tried it with the memory card removed but also with the sim card removed,still the same problem

Posted by: kkith

Quote:

Originally Posted by demon87

Reinstalling the firmware using Sony Ericsson Update Service (SEUS) should fix it. I have an unlocked, unbranded SE W810i that I bought from ebay 1 month ago. It was shipped from Los Angeles, CA. I'm not sure if SEUS will work on a branded, locked phone.

Posted by: skorpiond

Guys, I have a davinci credit for sale $10

Reason: I bought a credit this morning and after I applied to my phone (forgot to click the finalization option) and credit was used, but phone gave me an error saying "Configuration error. Please contact your network operator or service centre"

I emailed them, but didn't get a reply back on time, so I bought a 2nd credit and fixed the problem.

I spoke with davinci support directly using MSN and they gave me an extra credit; see below:

Dannye says:
Hi there
Dannye says:
I need URGENT Help, can you please assist?
GsMen says:
hi
GsMen says:
tell me
Dannye says:
well, I just purchased a third credit

and solved the issue!
Dannye says:
can I get a refund for the 2nd credit?
GsMen says:
I can give you 1 new credit
GsMen says:
we not refund moneys
Dannye says:
uhm

I was afraid you'd say that.
Dannye says:
alright send me the credit then

Contact me if interested.

Thanks,

Dannye

Posted by: dashakes

I just did my first flash, and for some reason i'm not getting any voicemail alerts anymore. Here's what I used for flashing:

W810_R4DB005_FS_MEDITERR.DVT
W810_R4DB005_MAIN_HN.DVT

and CDA 102555/15 Generic USA..

anything wrong with that? and is there a reason why i'm not getting voicemail alerts?
Thanks!

Posted by: Fidget

hey guys, i want to buy the w810 but i dont really want to flash or anything, is there anywhere i can buy the phone where it is already updated so it doesnt have droped calls.......thanks

Posted by: sifatshah

I finally went ahead an flashed my phone through WotanServer first to R4CK003, and then to R4DB005. It didn't help at all. So I starting using my T610i again just so I wouldn't miss any important calls from my office. I think this is a carrier related issue (I'm on Fido). I know a girl that lives spitting distance from my house and she seems to be having the same problem. Only she has a QuadBand Nokia and I have an SE W810i. If I use a Triband phone I have no problem at all.

Posted by: dmo

Quote:

Originally Posted by eagg1269

Hi all, just need helps!!!!!

I just got my new w810i couple days ago from howardforums.com.com. It came with the newest firmware R4DB005 with CDA102555/6 R2A. However, I can definitely tell that the phone was made for Mid East region by checking the CDA from the table as well as the Mid East Lauguage pack from the language menu. I wanted to flash the firmware so that I can load it with the firmware with Chinese Language pack, as well as change the CDA to american one 102555/15 so that I can get all the latest US reginon update from SEUS.

My questions are:
1. Can I choose a firmware pair that is with Chinese language pack (such from China or HK version of R4DB005), but with the American CDA 102555/15?
2. If I could, after flashing it, can I still get the update for US region from SEUS? From reading your post, I thought I could since SEUS will read a US CDA from my phone after flashing it, and then will allow me to update.
3. If I just change the CDA, then can I get rid of the Mid East language pack from my phone and update them with either American or Asian version?

can someone answer this PLEASE?

Posted by: sifatshah

Quote:

Originally Posted by sifatshah

I finally went ahead an flashed my phone through WotanServer first to R4CK003, and then to R4DB005. It didn't help at all. So I starting using my T610i again just so I wouldn't miss any important calls from my office. I think this is a carrier related issue (I'm on Fido). I know a girl that lives spitting distance from my house and she seems to be having the same problem. Only she has a QuadBand Nokia and I have an SE W810i. If I use a Triband phone I have no problem at all.

bump...

Question: Now has anyone been able to fix the call drop issue by upgrading through WotanServer, or did everyone use DaVinci?

Posted by: blitz911

i am a newbie to flashing so i was scared to flash my w810. it suffered from the dropped call syndrome and it was annoying. after i got the confidence from successfully flashing my v802se(backup phone) to z800 i thought, why not try the w810? i followed the instructions and everything came out fine. my heart was beating so hard the whole time cuz i didn't want to have an expensive paper weight. well, i hope that solves the dropped call thing cuz that pretty much was the only thing wrong with the phone. just wanted to say thanks for the info.

Posted by: CIAlias

SOmeone mentioned in this thread that they couldn't pry the battery door off their w810i. THAT'S MY EXACT PROBLEM! I cannot believe how hard it is, it's like it's cemented! I just got this phone today and I wanted to take my SIM card out for a moment because I needed to save some contacts from my other phone and OMG I've been trying for the past hour and I cannot get the battery door open! Yes, I've read the manual, saw the pictures, I'm trying to take off the right end, haha, it's just not coming off!

Posted by: P-Unit87

Well, guys, I'm going to buy the w810i with a cingular contract but dont want any of cingular firmware. I know that they messed around with the phone. SO, i was wondering if I unlock the phone and update the firmware from Davinci website, then would all the problems will be solved. For ex. Cingular blocked from having any mp3 as a ringtone. They want you to buy their ringtones to get profit. I want to get rid of that. If anyone has a solution, please reply!

Posted by: akz

im still experiencing this problem.. I have a Rogers Branded W810i.. and I unbranded it to R4DB005 prgCXC 1250318_HONG_KONG_HN R4DB005 .... what should I flash it to to fix this problem? I need chinese support for my phone... please help thanks

Posted by: fred109

I just picked up a w810i today and would like to flash through the Wotanserver (seems easier than davinciteam to me) but I have a concern on the warranty. Will this void it at all?
I want to take off all the cingy branding and allow support for flash themes!

P.S. When you press the dedicated silver camera button from the main menu, does it take you to the camera screen?

It does not do this for me, but it snaps pictures fine. My button feels very soft and I'm wondering if this is a physical hardware problem. Thanks.

Posted by: celluser7

Quote:

Originally Posted by fred109

I just picked up a w810i today and would like to flash through the Wotanserver (seems easier than davinciteam to me) but I have a concern on the warranty. Will this void it at all?
I want to take off all the cingy branding and allow support for flash themes!

Flashing wont void the warranty but taking off the cingy brand will if u report it as damaged for a replacement. Then they will want to see it in person b4 they exchange it... "from personal experience"

Quote:

P.S. When you press the dedicated silver camera button from the main menu, does it take you to the camera screen?

It does not do this for me, but it snaps pictures fine. My button feels very soft and I'm wondering if this is a physical hardware problem. Thanks.

U must push it ALL the way down and hold it there for about 1 full second. Pushing it only half way will NOT activate the camera... u must push it all the way down.
Once the camera is active... pushing it half way down will do the auto-focus, then u push it all the way to snap the shot

Posted by: celluser7

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fidget

hey guys, i want to buy the w810 but i dont really want to flash or anything, is there anywhere i can buy the phone where it is already updated so it doesnt have droped calls.......thanks

not really... its luck of the draw to get one with the firmware that does not have the dropped call issue..
Mine did not drop calls at 1st, but after 2 months of usage it started to drop calls left and right and then one day it just stopped and has not dropped any since..!!
I purchased my W810i back in Feb and it had the original firmware...

Posted by: celluser7

Quote:

Originally Posted by dashakes

I just did my first flash, and for some reason i'm not getting any voicemail alerts anymore. and is there a reason why i'm not getting voicemail alerts?
Thanks!

I think u just answered ur own question...

Ive never been a fan of flashing phones... Something always changes. Its never a perfect flash... it will fix one thing and mess up another.

Posted by: fred109

Quote:

Originally Posted by celluser7

Is there any way to activate Flash menus w/o debranding all the logos? As long as I can get the Flash Lite menus working I'll be happy, damn cingy.

If there isn't a way to do this, then would I be able to flash back to Cingular firmware?

Quote:

Originally Posted by celluser7

Ahh, thank you! I did not try holding it down that long.
Thanks for the replies, cheers!

Posted by: DjShiznit

Anyone know if this resolves the restriction on using MP3 songs as ringtones?

Posted by: hackysack

I did everything like instructed and now when i turn on my phone I get a software error and it asks me to go see a service provider. I tried contacting Davnci team two days ago, but haven't recieved a response as of yet!

Posted by: Anzial

Quote:

Originally Posted by fred109

Is there any way to activate Flash menus w/o debranding all the logos? As long as I can get the Flash Lite menus working I'll be happy, damn cingy.

If there isn't a way to do this, then would I be able to flash back to Cingular firmware?

Anyone knows about this? I.e. how to enable flash menus and whether it's possible to reflash cingular firmware back?

Posted by: vibe69

well i found this file online.. W810_R4CK003_MAIN_EU-EMEA-US.DVT so im wondering why do i need to get credits from davinici??

cause when i downloaded their client and ran the update i got all the files for some odd reason.. so whats the whole login needed for anyways?

Posted by: 2046

do you know from where I could download russian or bulgarian language for that pone please

Posted by: scj6771

How do I locate my firmware version on my W810?

***UPDATE***

Ok I found this...

Press right on the D-pad, let go
Press the * (star key) once
Press left twice
Press *
Press left, let go
press *

This will take you to the "Service" menu.
Select "Service info" (should be first option)
This will take you to the "Service info" menu (no, really?)
Select "Software info" (should be second option
The first line contains the version number. Will say something like "R4CE012" or "R4CF002" or similar.

and this is the info from my phone

R4EA031

prgCXC1250504_CINGUL

AR_HN R4EA031

EROM: R3A005

Posted by: Lemre

great post! will it work with w810i?

Posted by: vibe69

did u even read the title man?

Posted by: MTLrob

i want to flash my new w810i, should i use davinci or wotanserver?

Posted by: ebbzilla

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Originally Posted by DjShiznit

Anyone know if this resolves the restriction on using MP3 songs as ringtones?

I would also like to know this.... I want to use my mp3s as ringtones, and avoid paying for something I like to change often. Right now the "use as ringtone" is greyed out. Got my w810 tues in Brooklyn, with a Cingular upgrade. I was rockin a v180 for 2 years. this is like PA-RISC to that damn abacus. 810 is a nice phone - thinkin about selling my nano to get a 4gig duo stick. Moto bluetooth stereo headphones are on their way (they work, right?). no other probs yet, though I dont think Ive made a call longer than 5 min....

R4EA031 - erom R3A005. I dont mind flashing, but maybe there is another way?

Posted by: thedrod

We really need someone to respond thas has done the Cingular debranding on this phone. Does it fix the ringtone problem? What other problems does it cause if any?

My W810 is coming in the mail today...

Posted by: wcl884

I debranded my Cingular W810i.

It was good and bad. I had to look for the MediaNet settings (got them through Cingular and SE Websites). What I wasn't sure about is that the Medianet setting is labeled "Cingular GPRS" and whether the phone will take advantage of EDGE.

The Camera snap sound is gone.

The Right button with the Cingular Jack is now enabled as a short cut menu.

The phone does not drop calls.

The ear piece sound is really low.

I can use MP3 as ringtones.

There are no static sounds when I place MP3.

Posted by: fred109

Quote:

Originally Posted by wcl884

I debranded my Cingular W810i.

It was good and bad. I had to look for the MediaNet settings (got them through Cingular and SE Websites). What I wasn't sure about is that the Medianet setting is labeled "Cingular GPRS" and whether the phone will take advantage of EDGE.

The Camera snap sound is gone.

The Right button with the Cingular Jack is now enabled as a short cut menu.

The phone does not drop calls.

The ear piece sound is really low.

I can use MP3 as ringtones.

There are no static sounds when I place MP3.

Did you get the flash themes as well? I'm right about to debrand mine...
BTW, would I be able to reflash back to Cingular firmware if I needed to bring it to them during the warranty?

Posted by: wcl884

No - I tried to flash back to the cingular theme - but can't (unless you have the file saved before flashing) - don't ask me how - I wish I had done that before.

Posted by: cingularsux

howardforums.comrogers/t...nes-rogers.html

Check this out... I don't have time to try it right now, but I will soon. I'd like to debrand my phone anyways, but I'd rather wait until the firmware matures.

Posted by: cingularsux

http://myforum.lasyk.net/archive/index.php/t-11059.html

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=983945

Posted by: Paco

Wotan and Da Vinci will likely get the Cingular firmware eventually. I believe they currently offer other branded firmwares.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wcl884

No - I tried to flash back to the cingular theme - but can't (unless you have the file saved before flashing) - don't ask me how - I wish I had done that before.

Posted by: cingularsux

I tried what those links described, packing up my mp3s into .dm files with specific settings in the DRM packager....

Alas, my Cingular branded w810i refused to make them ringtones.

So, I debranded via Wotan and am very pleased with the results.

Posted by: thedrod

Ok people are telling me the cable used to flash the W810i is not the USB cable that ships with the phone. Is this true? I purchased my W810i from Cingular.

Posted by: Paco

The DCU-60 is the same cable used by SEUS, Da Vinci, and presumeably Wotan. If you need to _unlock_ the phone, you would need a different cable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedrod

Ok people are telling me the cable used to flash the W810i is not the USB cable that ships with the phone. Is this true? I purchased my W810i from Cingular.

Posted by: thedrod

All I want to do is unbrand the phone with wotan. So is the USB cable that came with the phone the DCU-60?

Posted by: trit

^Yes, it will work fine.

After unbranding my Cingular w810i with Wotan, most of my custom ringtones do not play "fully", as in, the end of a given file is arbitrarily cut off, so much so that certain ones just flash on the screen without making a sound and go directly to the next file in the Walkman player interface. Anyone else having this infuriarating problem? I am using regular MP3 files and have made sure that the files were physically transferred correctly.

Posted by: cingularsux

See the post by Mastermind5000:

howardforums.comsony-eri...-ringtones.html

He gives this link as a way to make your mp3s work using a Nokia software tool of all things!

Posted by: stevemurphy_21

I have tried many different things to get the internet to work on my unlocked W810i through Rogers, but to no avail. will flashing the phone also be a requirement in order to enable web use? i already set up the entire thing with the right internet settings, but still reading "connection failure, if problem persists, contact operator for support".

Posted by: kenmoto

Can either the davinci or wotan flashing/debranding completely silence the camera sound, or only when the phone is in silence mode?

Posted by: celluser7

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemurphy_21

i already set up the entire thing with the right internet settings, but still reading "connection failure, if problem persists, contact operator for support".

Thats the EXACT message i got from my phone when i tried to access the internet. Even ater inputting the correct settings from SE 3 times. Finally i called cingular to find out that my internet was blocked....
They removed the block and now it surf's problem free...!!

Posted by: celluser7

Has there been a flash to fix the volume output on the earpiece and loudspeaker...??

Posted by: helloagain

Is R4ED001 the latest firmware? Anyone has experience with this or shall I just flash it to R4DB005?

Posted by: b0h

Selling Da Vinci Login! Half price 7 bucks, email kpmok @ yahoo.com

Posted by: Hesamb

hello
first I'd like to thank you for the great detail on how to flash a w810 phone. I am about to flash my phone but before I do I need to know if this will Solve my problem. Problem I have is that my phone does not support Multiple Letter Contact Search. my current software is RDB005. please be specified on how to solve this matter.

Somewhere onnet I read that RDB005 with EU2 includes Multiple Letter contact search. What is EU2?

please respond

Thank you

Hesam. B.

Posted by: KaLeLanaLang

at 64% block had an error. and now my phone wont turn on and it wont do another flash.. any ideas?

Posted by: freebird72003

i just bought one do all the phone have this problem?????

Posted by: makoona

After unbranding with wotan, the voicemail icon doesn't tell me how many messages I have waiting with the tiny number anymore.. anyone else lose this feature after unbranding and flashing?

Posted by: infernal21

I just finished flashing my w810 without removing sim/mem card even tho im suppose to. Will anything happen to my phone?

Posted by: kenmoto

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Originally Posted by infernal21

I just finished flashing my w810 without removing sim/mem card even tho im suppose to. Will anything happen to my phone?

Sure will! It will start oozing green matter and space aliens will come down and use it to take over your brain. I'd recommend some tin foil. NOW!

Posted by: bmw511

SAME here... I thought that was a nice touch that cingular did on their firmware. In addition to using the red light at the top of the phone when powering off, so you actually know when you can turn it back on

Quote:

Originally Posted by makoona

After unbranding with wotan, the voicemail icon doesn't tell me how many messages I have waiting with the tiny number anymore.. anyone else lose this feature after unbranding and flashing?

Posted by: Lizard 1

I've tried searching and apologize for my ignorance as I tried reading all these damn pages.

My fear is that the first post was so old (In computer years) that with all the updates and such, I was more concerned about now than back in May.

I am getting a W810i and really want to know what I can do to get it unlocked vs. unbranded or flashed.

I'm not computer literate and so, a lot of the language used seems like foreign words to me.

What I want is a phone that is problem free (As much as possible). I don't want volume issues, I don't want BS crap that is involved with Cingular and them branding the phone. I want to unlock the potential and not have to visit a website every other week to make sure I have the latest firmware or get updates that are needed.

That bother is more annoying to me than a low volumed ear piece or a few dropped calls.

Can someone tell me what I can do that is easy and pretty much a one time deal that will net all these cool things discussed in these 25 pages. I want to unleash the phone and not worry afterwards.

If flashing the phone via a website is my only option, which is better?

Of course, opinions are like...

Posted by: wonton66

HOW DID YOU END UP FIXING THE PROBLEM?

Quote:

Originally Posted by skorpiond

Guys, I have a davinci credit for sale $10

Reason: I bought a credit this morning and after I applied to my phone (forgot to click the finalization option) and credit was used, but phone gave me an error saying "Configuration error. Please contact your network operator or service centre"

I emailed them, but didn't get a reply back on time, so I bought a 2nd credit and fixed the problem.

I spoke with davinci support directly using MSN and they gave me an extra credit; see below:

Dannye says:
Hi there
Dannye says:
I need URGENT Help, can you please assist?
GsMen says:
hi
GsMen says:
tell me
Dannye says:
well, I just purchased a third credit

and solved the issue!
Dannye says:
can I get a refund for the 2nd credit?
GsMen says:
I can give you 1 new credit
GsMen says:
we not refund moneys
Dannye says:
uhm

I was afraid you'd say that.
Dannye says:
alright send me the credit then

Contact me if interested.

Thanks,

Dannye

Posted by: wonton66

nvm... i fixed the problem...

for anyone with cingular and recently just got your phone that are planning to unbrand their phone... the instructions on the first page is not up to date. The current firmware is R4EA031. In order to flash your phone you will need the 16.9 loader. The one on the first page is 15.94.

People having problem with the low volume ear piece.. this can be cause by a bad connection between the headphone adapter to the phone. wiggle the connection see if you hear a difference.

Anyone know how to transfer games to the phone? I downloaded some games and save it in almost every folder but it still don't show up in my phone.. any suggestion?

Posted by: gsrrrr

ive havent tried with thr 810 but with my last phone, the k750, i saved the files into my others folder. then i opened it through the phone which asks me which folder i want to install the game into.

Posted by: markl_farkl

I just wanted everyone to know that my dropped call problem is still gone since I flashed my phone with this update.
Since this creating this thread I have upgraded my phone to the newer software version R4EA031 using Sonys software update program. Get it here.
It did not cost me anything at all and updated my phone with no problems. (You need to set the CDA for your region as specified in my instructions) I only ran the newer update (R4EA031) in hopes it would fix the camera problem (Camera could not save photos with complexed scenes - files sizes over 500k) and it did fix this problem. If I did not have the camera problem I would still be using R4CE012.(Software I originally referenced) Remember just because newer software is available for your phone does not mean its better. I have Cingular service in San Jose, CA USA. My phone has been running R4EA031 for about one month now with no problems and no dropped calls. It appears that the battery last longer also. (My phone has the 2GB Sony Pro Duo card)

Please keep in mind my original post is still valid if you are having the dropped call problem. The whole point of this thread was to fix the dropped call problem. Nothing more.

Another note -
Please don't send me a personal messages asking for help. If I have information to contribute Ill use this forum and share with all. Thanks!

Posted by: degenerate

What exactly do you need from Da Vinci that requires you to pay???

Is it just a file?

Posted by: daxfx

I follow step by step , download files you said ,, and flash the phone. When finish flashin and turn on the phone said configuration error.. I olmost take out my gun and shoot the pc and the phone .. try a 2nd time and the same result. Mine was cingular branded and really suck compare with original w810. So what I do,, forgot you F%^$ step by step instruction and go the way by miself. I download the latest logger client 17.3 went to flashes tab, select " W810 R4EA031/R4ED001:AMERICA 2: AE PB XL " press on "get files" when finish download went to flash tab , select the firmware and use the "CDA 102555/15 - generic usa" start flashing ..

vuala . Got a new debranded w810. its amaizing all the stuff cingular take off on this phone . cingular are very stupid company, branded phone will keep costumers scare out to buy the w810.

P.D. sorry about the (F%^$) word but I almost kill my self when I read (configuration error please contact service provided) the first thing that come to my mind was I kill my one week new phone and warranty won't cover me for do a debrand jeje happy that at the end gotit debranded..

2nd P.D someone know how to configure IM to use with MSN, Hotmail, Windows live whatever.

3rd P.D Pardon my english , not american: Puerto rico BORICUA DE PURA SEPA

Posted by: markl_farkl

Doesn't Cingular lock their phones? I have no idea why it didn't work for you.
I think you might be the first who followed the procedure exactly and it failed? Either way the most important thing is your phone was not bricked. (you were able to recover it) Anyone else try this procedure with the newest 810i and it not work?

Quote:

Originally Posted by daxfx

I follow step by step , download files you said ,, and flash the phone. When finish flashin and turn on the phone said configuration error.. I olmost take out my gun and shoot the pc and the phone .. try a 2nd time and the same result. Mine was cingular branded and really suck compare with original w810. So what I do,, forgot you F%^$ step by step instruction and go the way by miself. I download the latest logger client 17.3 went to flashes tab, select " W810 R4EA031/R4ED001:AMERICA 2: AE PB XL " press on "get files" when finish download went to flash tab , select the firmware and use the "CDA 102555/15 - generic usa" start flashing ..

Posted by: daxfx

what a disaster i think that I do the best for me and my phone but I was wrong (going to shoot the phone for 2nd time) the phone is super greate i like very much the new icon styles the shortcut button,, remove ringtones from random play in walkman.. but a little issue is that now I can not download nothin from cingular,, I use to have mobitv2 and mobiradio in my w810i and when i go tu install them, GUESS!!! .. OPERATION FAILED.. everything that I try to download from cingular, GUESS!!!! OPARATION FAILED.. and its only from cingular site i downloads games from oyher sites like SonyEricsson, Mobango, GetJar, and work fine...but from cingy GUESS!!!..
the IM is not configurated, any idea on server configuration (server names).. I love my mobitv what can I do, there is other way to get mobitv not from cingular, I read in phonescoop.com (W810 forum) another person with the same oparation failed[I] issue .. someone have a cingular debranded phone (W810) that works with cingy's stuff like mobitv or games from cingular website.. what you recomend to me for get back my mobitv.. Can I brand my phone again? one of the first things that decide me to get the W810 was the streamng video so can use mobitv ,

no mobitv

Posted by: Ronin317

From what I'm reading that others have said (as I have not done this myself, and probably won't for the time being), you'll need to reset the web settings for your phone to Cingular settings, which can be sent to your phone either from the Cingular site or SE usa site. It's somewhere in the debranding thread...sorry I don't have a direct link (I've spent the last hour reading on stuff to do with this phone...)

Posted by: ROBOCUB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronin317

From what I'm reading that others have said (as I have not done this myself, and probably won't for the time being), you'll need to reset the web settings for your phone to Cingular settings, which can be sent to your phone either from the Cingular site or SE usa site. It's somewhere in the debranding thread...sorry I don't have a direct link (I've spent the last hour reading on stuff to do with this phone...)

Exactly, I first sent the WAP settings from Cingular's support site but they didn't seem to work, so then I used the SE USA support site and sent all the appropriate settings to my phone. It works perfectly. Keep in mind you wont have any of the Cingular Media Mall stuff.

Posted by: daxfx

I use the SE USA WAP configurator and MMS configurator, the internet conection works fine, i can browse the internet and download stuff from getjar.com and mobango.com (2 site taht I use a lot) but from cingular can not download nothig ..

Posted by: willsterstyle

but working with Motorolas previously..is it the same for SE?

you have the flash and flex? By using DaVinci or Wanton, does it just do the flash upgrade..it wouldn't touch the flex right? (all the settings for my carrier)

or since I'm on rogers, is there a flex for Rogers?

And whats the difference between DaVinci and Wanton. Seems like DaVinci is more stable and less people have had problems with it?

Posted by: thov00001

I just finished doing this, and am getting this message now:

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