P900 Firmware Upgrade Here!!!

[LarryH]

A few things -- YES, it does erase all data and prompts NUMEROUS times to perform a backup beforehand. I had done so prior to the flash so I didn't need to do it using the update site.

SE certainly says it's OK to restore so I've done so. I haven't noticed any ill effects from that other than (as they tell you) voice tags won't be restored. It was nice to reboot the phone and see it "just as I left it."

The actual flash took just under 15 minutes and (I find this most interesting) I had failed to load all the drivers that seem to insure the usual Communications Suite items. (I removed them from auto starting since audevicemgr loads so much.)

Despite not having these loaded, the flash communicated with my phone and did the job.

At the moment, I'd say it was a rousing success.

[jmburt]

larry

what improvements have you noticed with the firmware update?

is it worth updating now?

[LarryH]

Hey, I barely finished it. And my phone's useless in my house and that's where I am. Right now -- BIGGER CLOCK on the powersave display.

[mrloopy]

um, sorry to ask again, but how long did you guys get this screen for?

Please wait...

Checking the installation of Sony Ericsson Update Service


It seems to be stuck there. Or is it updating something?

[C-Dub]

i did the manual check and it says that i have the latest firmware...

I have
CDA: CDA162004/14 R2A01
Organiser: R1A05

anyone else experience the same thing?

[TomTom]

I tried 4 times and got an "undefined error" each time, after the download reached 1%.

There's no link yet to the update from the P900 support page, so maybe it's still a little bit transitional.

My phone is still ok. It is CDA162003/3

[nateblonde]

Having a problem.
I download the software and installed it from the SE site; but what next?
I found the file under my program dir. and there are two folders there.
Can anyone guide me on what to do?

[mrloopy]

Don't worry, working now. Norton Internet security got in the way...

[Jiffy]

No need to update here:
Organiser: CX162021 R1C01
CDA: CDA162004/3 R2B01

Phone purchased last week on Orange here in the UK.

[Degeneration-X]

mine said it was ok but here are my CDA and so on

Organiser: CX162021 R1A05
CDA: CDA162004/7 R2B01

got mine today on o2 in the UK

[nateblonde]

WHAT THE HELL DOES THIS MEAN?


"Your operator does not approve the usage of this service for this device.

We look forward to assist you again soon.

Thank you for using Sony Ericsson Update Service "

[jmburt]

larry
someone over on esato said the update includes the following:
THIS IS THE NEW STUFF IN R2B02

From SonyEricsson:

Improved sound quality in Office handsfree mode.
Updated Java support MIDP2 - MIDlet signed against Verisign certificate.
Improved capitalization in T9, now capitalizing characters properly.
Enhanced handling of accessories, Bluetooth headset, HBH-200, displays name and phone number of incoming caller.
The Clock screen saver digits has been enlarged for better visualization.
Find function in e-mail application has been improved.

Any truth to it?

[rudedog]

I'm 50% done.

I also have the HBH-200 BT headset. I will test it ASAP and post my results when it finishes

[pseudonym]

Well after numerous goes.. I finally got mine to download the full 100%.

Once the download is complete, the flash goes without a hitch. Restore works perfectly as well.

I think the biggest problem is that SonyEricsson servers are being hammered for people clammering for the update.. hence why timeouts are occuring. The actual software itself works very well

I can confirm T9 fix for capitalization. Not sure about HBH-200, mine doesn't arrive till tomorrow.

Good job SE!

Phone: R3C
Bluetooth: R5D
Organiser: R2B02
CDA: R2A10

//Edit// Whoah! T9 speed has gone up real fast. That's cool and the whole thing is feeling a little responsive. I know I had an old firmware but cool

[pseudonym]

Originally posted by nateblonde
WHAT THE HELL DOES THIS MEAN?


"Your operator does not approve the usage of this service for this device.

We look forward to assist you again soon.

Thank you for using Sony Ericsson Update Service "

Thats means you have an operator specific firmware. You will have to contact your network operator and ask them when they are having a version (or go to a service point and ask them to flash it).

Here in the UK, I believe Orange customers are experiencing the same message. I bought mine sim-free for just that reason.