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

it should be there somewhere markl_farkl

good luck
hope you'll see it until 2008

Posted by: J-Wo

hey guys, I have a w600i but I think this is the lengthiest thread on this topic so maybe you guys can help me. I have a rogers branded phone that I got unlocked at pacific mall back in the summer. I've been noticing that my reception quality since unlocking is really poor, the earpiece is always crackly and people say the same about my voice (cutting out, etc). I have a suspicion that the phone wasn't flashed properly... For example I've read something about the AMR Patch in the latest DaVinci program needs to be enabled for Rogers branded phones. Does anyone know if this is true? If so, how do I check if I have these (or any other) settings correct in my phone? Also, if I were to reflash the phone myself, will I lose the unlocking? Thanks

Posted by: icyhandlz

well i started the process and 11% in it says error and shuts down now nothing works what do i do????

Posted by: icyhandlz

well i got it figured out and flashed with r4ce012 software and it doesnt look like anything has changed, im heading into rockford today so ill wait till the trip there to decide if the phone is "worthless" to me, but it just dont make any sense cuz its not working on my tmobile or my gf's cingular sim card. any others with this problem that could help would be great, i love the phone but cant keep it if i cant use it thanks

Posted by: eps101

Quote:

Originally Posted by markl_farkl

Since this creating this thread I have upgraded my phone to the newer software version R4EA031 using Sonys software update program. 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.

I'm still running R4CK003 (flashed with DaVinci) on Cingular, and don't have any camera save problems or dropped calls.

Does R4EA031 have any other benefits (such as, louder volume)?

Posted by: blueb16

Quote:

Originally Posted by GEEZ1234

ive done all the steps but i am only getting a screen that says i have a configuration error. can someone possibly tell me why this is?

same here. i followed the steps carefully, selected the CDA102555/15 and clicked the finalization box, but is still showing the configuration error when booting up. i have a cingular orange w810. please help i'm going nuts

Posted by: dbd

sheet...its too complicated...i codnt get anything

Posted by: icyhandlz

well even after heading into Rockford, i am in the middle of the city and no network coverage, now the gentleman i was trading with said we could switch phones back no big deal, but now i cant seem to get ahold of him

. but i wont come to any rash conclusions for a couple more days. any other advice would be awesome as i would seriously like to get the phone working as i like the phone. thanks

Posted by: demis

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueb16

i've got the SAME issue/problem. can anyone help please!!! i followed the instructions to a tee!!!

Posted by: demis

Please help...here's what it read and I now have an error screen on the phone:

Client Version 15.94
Getting data from server...
Connection ok! Data recieving...
Credits: 1, Counter: 0
Turn off the phone.
Hold "C" button and plug USB cable.
Phone attached!
Detected SonyEricsson: K750/D750/W800/W550/Z520/Z530.
CsLoader Accepted Ok!
Status Ok, OTP Close, CID49, PAF1
IMEI: 352350-01-134654
Loading Main File. Please wait...
Getting Flash File boot block...
Getting data from server...
Connection ok! Data recieving...
Flash Color RED, Phone Color RED
Loading Main File. Ok!
Loading FS File. Please wait...
Getting Flash File boot block...
Getting data from server...
Connection ok! Data recieving...
Flash Color RED, Phone Color RED
Loading FS File. Ok!
K750/W550 recognized!
Flash Color RED, Phone Color RED
Flash File CID49, Phone CID49
Flashing 342 blocks. Ok!
Flash Color RED, Phone Color RED
Flash File CID49, Phone CID49
Flashing 157 blocks. Ok!
Flash Finalization Started!
Wait while process will be finished!
System Initialization. Please Wait...
Execution Time - 00:06:49
Done!

Posted by: moobox

I live in Canada, is there a difference between Canadian and US versions of MAIN and FS?

Also in the files to flash with, I've noticed a lot of repeat files like hooks and camera drivers within different directories. Should this be?

Posted by: demis

i used the latest client 17.35 and everything worked fine.

Posted by: shawnneily

I'm looking for the latest firmware for w810i.. maybe fungi cheese pack if possible. i flashed yesterday and got a configuration error.. please help me!

I'm on the Canada Rogers network. PM me if you know where I can find latest firmware!

thanks

Posted by: onei0077

I updated the phone through the SE update software and now everytime i take a picture the phone resets itself and doesn't save the pic. Stupid sony messing up my phone.

Posted by: hawk1500

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawnneily

I'm looking for the latest firmware for w810i.. maybe fungi cheese pack if possible. i flashed yesterday and got a configuration error.. please help me!

I'm on the Canada Rogers network. PM me if you know where I can find latest firmware!

thanks

you need to have it finish the brute force part of the flash.

Posted by: shawnneily

im going to try tonight.. thank you

Posted by: markl_farkl

I created these instructions 8 months ago. Back then they worked great. It appears now that davinchi has newer software (that works with the w810i) and many newer w810is are not working with the 8 month old software/ instructions. It might be time for Howard to pull this thread, or perhaps someone else can redo the procedure with the latest software.

Posted by: Phone Diva

Yeah the new version(I think it's 17.3 or something) works great!! I flashed 3 w810is through Davinci in one month. Thanks for the thread anyway!! I was clueless and overly nervous about flashing before reading it. I screwed up with the old software posted here too, but the new one works great!

I might have picked the wrong CDA if I hadn't read here first. I think the thread was useful!

Posted by: dpbabcock

I followed the 20 step process here and I *love* the new "stock" menus as opposed to the ones Cingular (U.S.) had installed on my phone. I used the latest (Jan 16, 2007) DaVinci client (version 18.2) downloaded from their site (actually it downloads 18.1 but then immediately does an update.) Other than some minor differences in the screens (so they won't exacly match what you see here) the workflow and steps are just as described. I'm VERY happy with the SE firmware on my W810i instead of the Cingular branded issue. Best $13 I've spent in a while.

Thanks SO much for posting this "howto." It is the clearest I've found and I did a LOT of surfing and reading before risking my phone.

Posted by: SCsurf98

I just finished the process. I used R4EA files and CDA102555/15. Everything worked perfectly. I was able to make outgoing calls and everything seemed fine. I tried checking my voice mail about two hours later, and I get an error saying my call cannot be completed. I can still receive calls. Any ideas as to what the problem might be?

I'm using a W810i through Cingular in Seattle, WA.

Posted by: SCsurf98

I fixed the problem. I guess the updates for the internet settings off of the SE web site messed with my outgoing calls.

Posted by: dpbabcock

FWIW, the 18.2 DaVinci client worked just fine with my W810i. The screens are slightly different than depicted here but the 20 steps are the same. And yes, you do NOT need to keep holding the "C" button once the connection starts. I suspect that a number of bugs have been found and squashed since v 15.

-dB

Posted by: jmr19114425

You guys are the F**king ****!!!...Just flashed my phone and successful...first time doing anything of the sort ...I like the w810i, but like everyone else was having dropped calls...I did this and it was straight up easy...

Have yet to report on the call quality now...Thanks a lot

Posted by: XxMadDogxX

I flashed my phone 2 days ago and everything is superb. My questions is, now after the phone is flashed should I install the update off the SE website or not?

Thanks

Posted by: wonton66

I recently just debranded my phone with the newest firmware. The problem i'm having now is the bluetooth not detecting any device. All it does is search and comes back with nothing found. I tried connecting to different phones, headset, and bluetooth dongle.. can anyone help?

Posted by: cnewsgrp

Anyone tried with 18.3 client? Thats the latest I see today.

Posted by: cnewsgrp

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phone Diva

Yeah the new version(I think it's 17.3 or something) works great!! I flashed 3 w810is through Davinci in one month. Thanks for the thread anyway!! I was clueless and overly nervous about flashing before reading it. I screwed up with the old software posted here too, but the new one works great!

I might have picked the wrong CDA if I hadn't read here first. I think the thread was useful!

Can you or anyone is successfull please post the full file names for America. I see following files(for America)

ftp://ftp.seuniverse.com/sonyericsson_files/

W810_R4CE012_FS_AMERICA1.DVT 7134 KB 4/17/2006 12:00:00 AM
File: W810_R4CK003_FS_AMERICA_1.DVT 7134 KB 5/4/2006 12:00:00 AM
File: W810_R4CK003_FS_AMERICA_2.DVT 7127 KB 5/4/2006 12:00:00 AM

File: W810_R4DB005_FS_AMERICA1.DVT 7136 KB 6/23/2006 12:00:00 AM
File: W810_R4DB005_FS_AMERICA2.DVT 7129 KB 6/23/2006 12:00:00 AM

File: W810_R4ED001_FS_AMERICA_1.DVT 7136 KB 1/22/2007 9:20:00 PM
File: W810_R4ED001_FS_AMERICA_2.DVT 7128 KB 10/29/2006 7:57:00 PM

I don't see main file for America.

Posted by: cnewsgrp

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnewsgrp

Hi All

Did not have the patience to wait for an answer. Took the risk and went ahead. Some useful info. I did this - follow at your own risk
NOTE: I USED THESE SETTINGS FOR CINGULAR AMERICA
Used Client 18.3. Looks slightly different
Followed instructions from OP with slight changes. I did this AFTER I had installed usb drivers and tested the cable
1) Click on settings TAB. Your Davinci log/pass goes there. After entering click get INfo
2) Click on Flashes TAB. Click Update File List. Enter W810 for Filter. Click Apply Filter to LIst. I selected W810 R4EA031/R4ED001:AMERICA_1. Click Get Files. You should see the files downloaded to Flashes folder
3) Click on FLASH TAB. Make sure Main File is W810_R4EA031_MAIN_GENERIC_HN.DVT. And FS file is W810_R4ED001_FS_AMERICA_1.DVT. And CDA is CDA102555/15 - AMERICA_1 - Generic USA.
4) Now Flash as instructed by OP.

Posted by: rawrletsgo

scenario: my phones been working fine for the last eight months til i dropped it in snow and now i dont get full bars with the edge sign on it anymore, rather the gsm sign with a few bars and it spikes randomly up and down. i cant hold a phone call for more than 5 minutes and it strangely sounds like the problem you guys have..

although it could be strictly hardware i was wondering about flashing it too to try and fix my poor w810. but still the phone worked fine before i dropped it..

what do you guys think? pm me about it thanks alot

Posted by: DjTo

So out of everyone on this thread, I seem to be the only 1 that bricked my phone. I've done everything as per instructions and it tells me that my configuration is wrong - to contact my service provider in an ugly blue theme. And it shows like I did not use a credit... and in the log - it does not say succesfull -- it just says done!, however I DID check the finalization box...

im using 15.94 W810_R4CK003_MAIN_EU-EMEA-US.DVT
W810_R4CK003_FS_AMERICA_1.DVT
I tried CDA102494/72 AND the american 1.
Rogers locked and branded (until now)
Any tips? I only had the phone for a week.
Thanks...

heres the log:

Client Version 15.94
Turn off the phone.
Hold "C" button and plug USB cable.
Phone attached!
Detected SonyEricsson: K750/D750/W800/W550/Z520/Z530.
CsLoader Accepted Ok!
Status Ok, OTP Close, CID49, PAF1
IMEI: 352337-xx-xxxxxxxx
Loading Main File. Please wait...
Getting Flash File boot block...
Getting data from server...
Connection ok! Data recieving...
Flash Color RED, Phone Color RED
Loading Main File. Ok!
Loading FS File. Please wait...
Getting Flash File boot block...
Getting data from server...
Connection ok! Data recieving...
Flash Color RED, Phone Color RED
Loading FS File. Ok!
K750/W550 recognized!
Flash Color RED, Phone Color RED
Flash File CID49, Phone CID49
Flashing 342 blocks. Ok!
Flash Color RED, Phone Color RED
Flash File CID49, Phone CID49
Flashing 157 blocks. Ok!
Flash Finalization Started!
Wait while process will be finished!
System Initialization. Please Wait...
Execution Time - 00:04:37
Done!

Posted by: JDrake

I've flashed and still use SEUS to update the phone without issues. You -can- enable AMR this way, among other things. The main benefits involved are the enabling of Flash themes and shutting off Shutter noises.

Posted by: lopearzz

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjToXX

So out of everyone on this thread, I seem to be the only 1 that bricked my phone. I've done everything as per instructions and it tells me that my configuration is wrong - to contact my service provider in an ugly blue theme. And it shows like I did not use a credit... and in the log - it does not say succesfull -- it just says done!, however I DID check the finalization box...

im using 15.94 W810_R4CK003_MAIN_EU-EMEA-US.DVT
W810_R4CK003_FS_AMERICA_1.DVT
I tried CDA102494/72 AND the american 1.
Rogers locked and branded (until now)
Any tips? I only had the phone for a week.
Thanks...

heres the log:

Client Version 15.94
Turn off the phone.
Hold "C" button and plug USB cable.
Phone attached!
Detected SonyEricsson: K750/D750/W800/W550/Z520/Z530.
CsLoader Accepted Ok!
Status Ok, OTP Close, CID49, PAF1
IMEI: 352337-xx-xxxxxxxx
Loading Main File. Please wait...
Getting Flash File boot block...
Getting data from server...
Connection ok! Data recieving...
Flash Color RED, Phone Color RED
Loading Main File. Ok!
Loading FS File. Please wait...
Getting Flash File boot block...
Getting data from server...
Connection ok! Data recieving...
Flash Color RED, Phone Color RED
Loading FS File. Ok!
K750/W550 recognized!
Flash Color RED, Phone Color RED
Flash File CID49, Phone CID49
Flashing 342 blocks. Ok!
Flash Color RED, Phone Color RED
Flash File CID49, Phone CID49
Flashing 157 blocks. Ok!
Flash Finalization Started!
Wait while process will be finished!
System Initialization. Please Wait...
Execution Time - 00:04:37
Done!

Hey, you're not the only one. The "Configuration Error" message happened to me too. I later on found that I used inconsistant main and FS files to flash my phone, so partly it was my mistake. but then found that actually it didn't take my credit for unknown reasons.

After all the mess, i finally used Client version 18.3 and W810_R4EA031_MAIN and R4ED001_FS_America and successfully flashed my phone. Everything seems to work fine so far.

P.S I also have 2 flashing credits left. if anyone needs it. let me know. I am asking $10 each. Thanks.

Posted by: Skimz

Ok- I am a noob- no hiding that.

I just got a w810i from the 'bay and I my excitement turned to frustration due to this call-drop problem. So I ponied up the bux for my Davinci login and started reading through this thread with a big cup of coffee. The instructions looked really great (hats off to markl_farkl!!!), but after reading through the thread, it has gotten me real spooked. I know you guys are gonna flame me for this- but is there a place that offers this service as an alternative to me duffing it?

Thanks all- I wish I had your knowledge. I realize it may come in time, but I'd rather not experiment on such a nice piece of engineering.

-sk

Posted by: McLaren_F1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skimz

Ok- I am a noob- no hiding that.

I just got a w810i from the 'bay and I my excitement turned to frustration due to this call-drop problem. So I ponied up the bux for my Davinci login and started reading through this thread with a big cup of coffee. The instructions looked really great (hats off to markl_farkl!!!), but after reading through the thread, it has gotten me real spooked. I know you guys are gonna flame me for this- but is there a place that offers this service as an alternative to me duffing it?

Thanks all- I wish I had your knowledge. I realize it may come in time, but I'd rather not experiment on such a nice piece of engineering.

-sk

Bring it to an Professional Cellphone Store that does repairs and software upgrades.

Posted by: dpbabcock

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skimz

Just Google using terms like "cell phone reflash unlock" etc. And you'll turn up many companies that will do this for you and guarantee the work. Avg price seems to be around $25 plus S/H. Make sure you tell them you want to reflash with new firmware, not just unlock. Do the latter too while you are at it if you like. Just understand the difference.

Posted by: troyblinka

I am new to the forums. If by flashing my W810i will I be able to select various cell phone towers manually? I am having problems with service, having full, then none, etc. I would appreciate some incite concerning this matter.

Posted by: Kurant

I am new to the forums also, but this is the best single thread on the entire internet that I've found thus far. Sony was 100% useless in the matter when I called them. I bought this phone off ebay because here in Anchorage, Alaska we really don't have many decent phones. The Moot Krazr is about advanced as we've got. But, Cell one up here will work with unlocked/unbranded phone.

When I got the phone it dropped call after call after call. Seems to be perfectly fine at this point after the flash.

Successful flash with 18.3 and R4EA031.

Thanks again, this thread saved me sending this phone back.

Posted by: Kurant

Quote:

Originally Posted by troyblinka

I am new to the forums. If by flashing my W810i will I be able to select various cell phone towers manually? I am having problems with service, having full, then none, etc. I would appreciate some incite concerning this matter.

Are you actully losing bars of signal? Or the phone is just dropping calls? The dropping calls for me came with full bars.

If it's just dropped calls, flashing it, for me anyway worked perfectly, if it's signal issues, I doubt the firmware has anything to do with it. But, I'm not an expert either.

Posted by: troyblinka

Thanks for the help. I flashed the phone with Da_G's flash and it works awesome. I would recommend it to you. Here is a link to his update which allows for tower selecting.You will need the original program which is on page 1.

http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...5&page=10&pp=15

Thanks Again

Posted by: Mad_Eyes

I'm getting a configuration error msg on my phone. I followed the instructions and used the 155 CDA America 1. Any help?

Posted by: ameuse

Just wanted to add my positive results. Bought the phone off Amazon.com.

I used Davinci 18.3 logger with
W810_R4EA031_MAIN_GENERIC_HN.DVT
W810_R4ED001_FS_AMERICA_1.DVT

Everything went hunky dory.

Posted by: dabombiz

I went through a long and invigorating process to try and flash my w810i. I followed all the steps and installed the SEPC Suite previously. The only step I was confused about was

"1. Connect your phone to the PC using the USB cable. When your PC detects the phone and prompts you for a driver point to the c:\W810\USBFlash folder. If your computer has already installed the driver try right clicking on the EPIUSB.INF then select install. (You might need to reboot after doing this) Other suggestions on how to load the driver on systems that have already loaded the default driver would be helpful. "

I Didn't find the "EPIUSB.INF" file, but I read in the other posts, that if the SEPC Suite was installed, I didn't have to worry about that file.

Now when I turn on my phone, it asks me for phone lock code, *enters it in* the bam! it says: "Configuration error. Please contact your service provider or service center"

Now I don't know what to!, Re-flash it? Iono what I did wrong, but here's a screenshot of what I did. Please help me.

Posted by: dabombiz

also, not sure if this helps, my phone was branded being from a company called Rogers

Posted by: yeloway

Hi i have an odd problem.

I purchased a Da Vinci account, with one credit.

I flashed my phone with these files using client 15.4 and the guide above:
W810_R4CE012_MAIN_GENERIC_HN.DVT
W810_R4CE012_FS_AMERICA1.DVT
CDA102555/15

...and it finished. My phone had a blinking white screen. What was weird though, is DaVinci still showed a credit:
Getting data from server...
Connection ok! Data recieving...
Credits: 1, Counter: 0

To solve the blinking white screen I did an SE update. It did power on, but said:
Configuration Error. Please contact your service provider...etc.

Now, I''m back to DaVinci, because Pete says to flash again. (yes, I ticked Finalization) So it flashes, with the same existing credit and I get the blinking white screen again.

So then I perform another SE update, and I''m back to:
Configuration Error. Please contact your service provider...etc.

I just don''t know what to do anymore. Is DaVinci really working? Why do I STILL have that credit? It must have done something, since the phone boots on with the Walkman animation, rather than the Cingular greeting. Also, the Cingular ringtones are gone..

Can somebody please help? I just don''t know anymore.

Thanks!
Yeloway

Posted by: dabombiz

When my phone boots off, it has the nifty Walkman display too.

Posted by: oleg106

Hi,

I am in NY and use Cingular. After reading tons of posts I am still not sure if I should enable ARM when I do my flash. Has anyone here done this with Cingular? Some say it will work only if supported, which is fine. Others say it will only make things worse.

Posted by: MP

wow I never thought about this but I have yet to drop a call with my w810i flashed with davinci (R4EA031) back in December 07. Interesting

. I use to drop calls left and right with my Nokia 6620 in the same area! SE is good...

Now that I say that Ill probibly dro ______________________________.

Posted by: spongemike

thx a lot ^_^

Posted by: tapanpatel88

Hi, I followed these instructions and i punched in the same CDA as you mentioned earlier....when i turn on the phone, it says "configuration error. please contact service provider"

please please help me

I live in Canada

Posted by: skinsfsu

does anyone know if the davinci team software will eork on a mac? am getting an w810i on Cingular and want to unlock it.

Posted by: TehCzech

Quote:

Originally Posted by dabombiz

I went through a long and invigorating process to try and flash my w810i. I followed all the steps and installed the SEPC Suite previously. The only step I was confused about was

"1. Connect your phone to the PC using the USB cable. When your PC detects the phone and prompts you for a driver point to the c:\W810\USBFlash folder. If your computer has already installed the driver try right clicking on the EPIUSB.INF then select install. (You might need to reboot after doing this) Other suggestions on how to load the driver on systems that have already loaded the default driver would be helpful. "

I Didn't find the "EPIUSB.INF" file, but I read in the other posts, that if the SEPC Suite was installed, I didn't have to worry about that file.
Now when I turn on my phone, it asks me for phone lock code, *enters it in* the bam! it says: "Configuration error. Please contact your service provider or service center"

Now I don't know what to!, Re-flash it? Iono what I did wrong, but here's a screenshot of what I did. Please help me.

I'm in the exact boat as this guy. Where the hell do you get EPIUSB.INF from? And I thought you lose your credits after you perform a flash but I still have the same one. I tried using the R4CE and that gave me the "Configuration error" then I tried R4CK and that did the same thing. Should I just stop trying myself and pay some guy $20 to do it? I hear the config error is fixable but I just don't know what else to do.

Posted by: MP

Quote:

Originally Posted by TehCzech

I think that error is from using the wrong CDA when you flash.

Where are you? Im in US on cingular and always used
Main -- W810_R4EA031_MAIN_GENERIC_HN.DVT
FS -- W810_R4ED001_FS_AMERICA_1.DVT
CDA102555/15 - AMERICA_1 - Generic USA

Posted by: tapanpatel88

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattsW810i

hey, I don't think its a CDA issue since the CDA is only a configuration which modifies settings and options in the Main and FS files. From my knowledge and experience, I believe its the problem with the Sony Remote Unlocker sotware as it has problems doing a vice versa communication between the server and itself. It would flash the Main and FS blocks easily; however, it fails to write the CDA to the phone. This will keep the old CDA (with restrictions) intact with the new debranded firmware creating a conflict and giving you the "Configuration error...". My best advise is to use the DaVinciLogger software which could be found from DaVinciTeam's website on the left side by just clicking on the link labeled "Software Package".

As for the USB drivers, click OR copy paste this link in your browser to download them:

http://www.davinciteam.com/USBFlash.zip

If anyone has received the "Configuration Error" while flashing/debranding their phone, PLEASE contact me and I would love to help you out.

Thanks,

Tapan

Posted by: squall458

Hey guys quick question. I flashed my w810 last october successfully with wotan and have been out of the loop ever since. Is it true that the latest firmwares let you use flash themes on the w810 (therefore skipping the bruteforce method)?? Is transferring flash themes to the w810 as easy as the regular themes? TIA!!!

Posted by: tapanpatel88

Quote:

Originally Posted by squall458

Hey guys quick question. I flashed my w810 last october successfully with wotan and have been out of the loop ever since. Is it true that the latest firmwares let you use flash themes on the w810 (therefore skipping the bruteforce method)?? Is transferring flash themes to the w810 as easy as the regular themes? TIA!!!

hey squall,

No matter which firmware you use to flash your w810 as long as your phone is debranded (with any firmware), you can use flash themes. When you flash your phone, you will see a theme called "Equalizer" under your themes menu. That is a flash theme. Try it out. Transferring flash themes is as easy as transferring regular themes. Just do it the same way you transfer regular themes.

I hope this was of some help to you.

Posted by: trevticks

Ok Guys I'm new and paranoid. With that said, I have a w810i Cingular branded. I would like to debrand it for the cool flash menus, mp3s.... I've read forums and have heard about XS++, has anyone had sucess with this? Also, could you plz point me to an updated, current step by step how to of this. Any help would be great. Thanks

trevticks@gmail.com

Posted by: Michael95GT

I just did this and it couldn't have gone smoother. Thanks.

Posted by: Lip Service

Okay so I'm trying to flash my unlocked W810 because there's a Myzoo icon on the right hand side of the screen and I want it GONE. I've done everything up to connecting the phone and when I do, it says error connecting to server. I've tried over and over and the same thing. When I try to "log in" under account details and click info is when it says error connecting. I don't know what to do! Help please

Posted by: scotch23

Kind of confused about fixing the drop calls, what is the difference between wotan and davinci. Mine is Sony Ericsson W810i device/service subscribed from cingular.... just had it two months ago. I am having problem with the drop calls which one I can use to fix the problem? Any help would be appreciated.

Posted by: tapanpatel88

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotch23

Kind of confused about fixing the drop calls, what is the difference between wotan and davinci. Mine is Sony Ericsson W810i device/service subscribed from cingular.... just had it two months ago. I am having problem with the drop calls which one I can use to fix the problem? Any help would be appreciated.

hey scotch23,

Wotan compared to DaVinci team's software is much easier to use as I have heard from one of my friends who has tried out Wotan. I used DaVinci Logger software to debrand my w810 that I had a few weeks ago. The second latest firmware released for the w810 is R4CK003 which is a CID49 supported firmware. I am pretty sure your w810i is CID49 as well since most of the w810i phones are CID49. In order to use DaVinci's software to debrand your w810i, you need 3 things.

1. Main firmware file.
2. FS file
3. Customization Code

For the R4CK003 (America 1) firmware, the filename for the MAIN firmware should look like this.

W810_R4CK003_MAIN_EU-EMEA-US.DVT

The file for the FS file should look like this

W810_R4CK003_FS_AMERICA_1.DVT

And you should use this generic USA customization code

CDA102555/15

Follow the instructions on how to debrand your w810i in this main parent thread and make SURE that you DO NOT check the "Increase SMS volume inbox" box. DO NOT check this. Leave it unchecked. It can seriously ruin your phone.

Glad to be of help

Posted by: scotch23

tapanpatel88,

Excuse my ignorance...How can debranding correct the drop calls? Is there any effect on my cingular service? Thanks.

scotch23

Posted by: tapanpatel88

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotch23

tapanpatel88,

Excuse my ignorance...How can debranding correct the drop calls? Is there any effect on my cingular service? Thanks.

scotch23

scotch23,

Dropped calls are created due to an unstable firmware and also other factors depending on your demographic location. Here's a website that outlines the changes and improvements that have been made over time to different firmware versions for the w810i.

http://www.esato.com/archive/t.php/t-119428,1.html

You can see on this page that R4CK003 fixes dropped calls problems for some cell phone networks.

Posted by: ponyspanker

Quote:

Originally Posted by tapanpatel88

Strange... I just received my w810 from Cingular yesterday and it has the Equalizer theme on it. I downloaded that flash menus .zip file that's floating around and all of the themes work fine.

Is there anything else that I'd gain from debranding or is it not worth the hastle since it appears that flash themes are workig?

Posted by: trevticks

OK guys, I figured some of this out but still have some questions. I think i can handle the xs++ and FAR now but what files should i use to flash and debrand my phone? Main, FS and custom?

It's a Cingular branded w810i has:
R4EA031
CDA102494/58 R14A

I live in the US and have access to all areas of topsony...if you need something just ask. Also will the cingular text in the middle of the screen go away after the flash.

Thank you all..

Posted by: harold_at_hofo

I'm just wondering, do the current Rogers W810i's have this problem, or do they already come with the latest firmware?

Posted by: tapanpatel88

Quote:

Originally Posted by trevticks

OK guys, I figured some of this out but still have some questions. I think i can handle the xs++ and FAR now but what files should i use to flash and debrand my phone? Main, FS and custom?

It's a Cingular branded w810i has:
R4EA031
CDA102494/58 R14A

I live in the US and have access to all areas of topsony...if you need something just ask. Also will the cingular text in the middle of the screen go away after the flash.

Thank you all..

hey trevticks,

the cingular logo in the middle of your standby screen won't go away. those logos are independent of your SIM card, thus, will give you the name of the company whose SIM card you are using. therefore, it won't go away.

i recommend you using the R4CK003 firmware (very stable) with CDA102555/15 as your CDA. The CDA i just gave you is for generic North America Region 1 and will definitely work. let me know if you have any other problems while flashing.

Posted by: tapanpatel88

Quote:

Originally Posted by harold_at_hofo

I'm just wondering, do the current Rogers W810i's have this problem, or do they already come with the latest firmware?

There were two batches of production for the Rogers version of w810. I think they used the default generic R4CE012 firmware for their first batch and i am not sure about the second one. I do not know in which batch my phone was manufactured in but mine definitely didn't have the latest firmware as I had to flash it myself.

Posted by: VIETN0326

ok i bought my phone from this asian store and i have

R4CE012 China so would flashing it really help? i have tmobile btw

Posted by: tapanpatel88

Quote:

Originally Posted by VIETN0326

ok i bought my phone from this asian store and i have

R4CE012 China so would flashing it really help? i have tmobile btw

R4CE012 is the first ever released firmware for these w810 phones. flashing your phone to R4CK003 or higher will definitely help you fix these following issues:

1. fixed dropped calls problems
2. fixed DMR restrictions - mp3 ringtunes will be usable
3. fixed flash menus - flash menus will be usable
4. camera sound suppressed under silent mode

Posted by: VIETN0326

Quote:

Originally Posted by tapanpatel88

thanks! i'm still scared of flashing it. I don't want it to die and i want to be able to update using seus.

anyways i was wonder if i can get rid of the chinese stuff. the serial number and stuff say w810i but the software says w810c and theres some chinese stuff that the phone won't let me delete. Thanks in advance!

Posted by: trevticks

tapanpatel88 THANK YOU!!! Did the Flash...worked perfectly!

Posted by: tapanpatel88

Quote:

Originally Posted by trevticks

tapanpatel88 THANK YOU!!! Did the Flash...worked perfectly!

no problem trevticks, i am glad to be of help

Posted by: harold_at_hofo

Quote:

Originally Posted by tapanpatel88

Is the dropped call problem applicable to the Rogers network?

Posted by: tapanpatel88

Quote:

Originally Posted by harold_at_hofo

Is the dropped call problem applicable to the Rogers network?

i am not sure but i believe that it is since OEM firmwares are independent of networks and are universally made for all versions and series of w810 phones.

Posted by: harold_at_hofo

Quote:

Originally Posted by tapanpatel88

i am not sure but i believe that it is since OEM firmwares are independent of networks and are universally made for all versions and series of w810 phones.

Thanks, I believe I'm due for a hardware upgrade and am seriously considering this phone. I'm not new to flashing firmwares and seem edits, I've been doing it on the Moto ROKR for a while now. Just that I've never had to pay for it and frankly, I kind of just want something that *works* right off the box without me having to tinker with it.

Posted by: alieee

Hello all,

I am a total newbie when it comes to flashing my phone, and it shows too.

I have the w810, from rogers (Canada), and I flashed my phone accordingly to the information at the beginning of this post. Now, i followed everything step by step, and took those steps, without reading the whole article first. So, when my phone was "flashing" i noticed at the bottom of the article ; "skip step 9 and pick another file.

Long story short, I flashed my phone, it started up, saw some cool new features, but then it said "configuration error, please contact your provider".

What did I do wrong? (Heeeellppp... my wife is gonna kill me)

Posted by: VIETN0326

i'm screwed too someone help me!

Posted by: VIETN0326

ok i was able to fix it and now it works but i called my cousin and it dropped on me wtf

Posted by: flnsx

What if I have a LOCKED CINGULAR W810i and it is dropping calls. What do I do then?

Can I flash it with this software and have it still work? Should I?

Posted by: useyourillusion

keep getting, wrong username or password. WTF is that? I use my customer id and supplied password but still same ****...

Posted by: pfpds

I have a very serious problem with my w810i cause when i am going to start a java application\game gives me an error message witch says [ operation failed ] ! If somedody knows something about this problem , post it to pfpds@hotmail.com . thanks .

Posted by: JANKEC

I've had a same problem but I've fixed it with deleting of those games and another fresh installation of the same games.

Posted by: vince_626

it says on the program that you can flash a k750... is there any way to flash my k750 and give it 850 MHz?

Posted by: Showtimextx

Just got another w810i.

Last one died with water damage.

I'm with Rogers in Canada. Went and purchased credits at the davinciteam again but wanted to know what files I should be using this time around. Last time i flashed my phone was almost a year ago so i'm sure there are newer files out there.

could you please let me know the file names.

Thanks.

Posted by: Showtimextx

Should I use

Main -- W810_R4EA031_MAIN_GENERIC_HN.DVT
FS -- W810_R4ED001_FS_AMERICA_1.DVT
CDA102555/15 - AMERICA_1 - Generic USA

Posted by: shanus1123

ya those files would be the best ones to use

Posted by: sanman91

hii
i tried follown ur directionz on how to flash a w810...wel i gt a sony ericsson v630i..and it wont turn on it just flashes red... i heard that you had 2 flash it..i connectd it 2 my pc..but becoz it wnt turn on the pc dus nt know that ive connected it so i cnt do anything...so iz ther any way u cn help me 2 flash my fne..thankyouu

Posted by: GRANDISON

one random question... well not really. Why do they make you pay... most other hacks like these for other devices assume being free, not that its that big a deal but damn... Im glad i dont have to pay for all the psp hacks i used.

Posted by: Showtimextx

Ok I flashed my phone using Davinci and now it shows in my phone

R4EA031
prgCXC 1250316_GENERIC_HN R4EA031

EROM: R3A024
prgCXC 125 1050_EROM_DB20 1X_SIBLEY_FOTA_FLAFLA_SEMCUSB

Customization
CDA102555/55 15 R2A
CXC1250324 R4ED001
AMERICA_1

On the DavinciTeam's website it says:
Available Patches (Patches only for CID 36, CID 49, CID 51 compatible!)

W810 Radio W\o Headsets R4EA031_CXC1250316_GENERIC_HN
W810 Fast Mp3/Video Rewind R4EA031_CXC1250316_GENERIC_HN
W810 Password For Key Unlock. v 0.1 R4EA031_CXC1250316_GENERIC_HN
W810 Remove Java Security Restrictions R4EA031_CXC1250316_GENERIC_HN
W810 Short Volume Indication R4EA031_CXC1250316_GENERIC_HN

What is the CXC file and Am I able to download/flash this version to my phone so that i can get the features listed above? What is the HN at the end of those messages......I'm in Canada with Rogers.

Thanks. I really want Radio W\o Headsets

Posted by: Showtimextx

Since my phone already reads

R4EA031
prgCXC 1250316_GENERIC_HN R4EA031

Shouldn't I have the radio w/o headset feature? Do i have to enable it or something

Posted by: MP

I wonder that too.
Im sure you can use far to edit something.

Any one have these mods without using davinci ?

Posted by: marc05

Hey guys,

I'm sure this has been beaten to death but unfortunately I'm at work and I don't have the time to read through 33 pages of posts right now. I've read through the past couple of pages and I just want to make sure I have everything correct.

I bought this phone the first day it came out from Plemix last year (yea, I was the sucker that plopped down over $500 for it). The software version I have is R4CE012, which as I understand is clearly outdated. Many of the more recent posts in this thread are catering to people who either have branded Cingular phones or are the Rogers network. My phone is unbranded/unlocked and I am on Cingular in the US. Are the following files the one I want to use to update my phone?

Main -- W810_R4EA031_MAIN_GENERIC_HN.DVT
FS -- W810_R4ED001_FS_AMERICA_1.DVT
CDA102555/15 - AMERICA_1 - Generic USA

I don't need to unlock/debrand my phone... I just need to fix this dropped call issue (it's really really bad). I was actually online today looking at new phones bc I can't stand all these dropped calls anymore. However, it appears that this issue is fixed now with the new firmware updates.

So I do I have my facts correct? Thanks everyone for your help.

Posted by: dmo

Is it possible to use SEUS after flashing thru DaVinci? Like if you flash to a new region/CDA, would it be possible for SEUS to continue on this new region/CDA or would it just throw you back into the old firmware?

Posted by: vidukaviduka

I upgraded the soft version using SEUS to R4CK003 but it wont fix the hanging call problem, what should do? Thnx alot.

Current Software version:

CXC1250316
R4CK003
000000

Posted by: vidukaviduka

Hi, does anyone know what should I do to fix the dropped call problem? the soft version is the one I said on the last post but it still dropping.