NEW!: P910x Firmware Update - March '05

[simon_n]

Me too, but when can we get a answer on that hope then?

[Boody]

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[*]162006/15 - O2 UK R1A30

Apologises if this is answered elsewhere, I had a look but couldn't find it.

I've a p910i with CDA162006/15 R1C01, is this a later version that R1A30? I'd assume so but not totally sure.

I've noticed a few weird things with the phone, so was looking for an upgrade, I can't update that CDA from the online site and O2 seem less than helpful. Is there anything I can do or is it possible to remove the O2 branding? The BB stuff would be exceptionally useful to me.

[simon_n]

What is fixed in the new firmwire?

[neuroking]

I called SE, they said the problem was with the website and to check back in a week. Checked several times over the following weeks and still no go. Then I emailed them and I got this:

--- Sony Ericsson Online Support <questions.us@support.sonyericsson.com> wrote:

> Dear Brandon King,
>
> Thank you for contacting Sony Ericsson Online
> Support.
>
>
> If you get an error message when using Sony Ericsson
> Update Service, it may be possible that you need to
> start the process all over. Some common reasons are
> listed below:
>
> - The phone is not fully charged. Sony Ericsson
> Update Service cannot be used unless the phone is at
> least 50 percent charged.
>
> - The phone is not switched off and properly
> inserted in the Desk Stand. If you have the charger
> connected to the Desk Stand, please disconnect it.
>
> - Antivirus and firewall software are not switched
> off. They may interfere with Update Service.
>
> - Check whether the relevant COM port is checked in
> PHONE CONNECTION LINK.
> Make sure that this port is unchecked. Also while
> doing this; please check that the port is not
> enabled in PHONE MONITOR OPTIONS from CONTROL PANEL.

To which I replied:

This reply doesn't make sense because it is mixing positives and negatives. Is this correct:

-The phone SHOULD be more than 50% charged

-The phone SHOULD be switched on and in the cradle with the power cord plugged in.

-Antivirus and firewalls SHOULD be switched off.

-The port that the phone is connected to SHOULD be checked in the Phone Connection Link, and Enabled in the Phone Monitor Options Control Panel.

Is the above correct?

If this is correct, the phone is still not updating.

Why are they shafting the 162005/8? What a pain in the a$$. I reviewed this phone for a website, and we knocked it down a couple points because it requires too much maintenence. Took me a week to get it to sync with outlook and over 2 months to get a friggin update. This phone is NOT for casual users at all.

[neuroking]

LOL! Their reply: Please call customer support.

I'm on the phone with them right now...

Them: Yadda Yadda... our web site and update service are being updated.
Me: It's been 2 months. When will it be working?
Them: No idea. Let me pull up info... Okay you phone CAN be upgraded, but the website will not work. So you can either wait or send the phone in for 2 weeks.
Me: What kind of waiting are we talking about? Another month of a year?
Them: Probably less than a month.
Me: Fine, I'll wait. *grumble*

I feel so productive!

[mathios]

R5A02 is up again for cda 162003/3 updated mine and all is ok (until now) try it guys.....

[neuroking]

FINALLY!

162005/8 works! R5A02.

Question: Now that all my info was wiped out, do I do a restore or do I have to reinstall all my themes? I was afraid system files would be included in the restore which would muck things up!

Thanks guys!

[haktmal3]

My CDA version is CDA162005/7 R4A10. From the replies of other users, I'm afraid to update the firmware.

[denix]

FINALLY!

162005/8 works! R5A02.

Question: Now that all my info was wiped out, do I do a restore or do I have to reinstall all my themes? I was afraid system files would be included in the restore which would muck things up!

Thanks guys!

Did anyone try R5A02 for 162005/8 already? What are your impressions?

[Calculon]

I've noticed that the update service does NOT like Firefox. You have to use IE.

Cheers!

[Calculon]

LOL! Their reply: Please call customer support.

I'm on the phone with them right now...

Them: Yadda Yadda... our web site and update service are being updated.
Me: It's been 2 months. When will it be working?
Them: No idea. Let me pull up info... Okay you phone CAN be upgraded, but the website will not work. So you can either wait or send the phone in for 2 weeks.
Me: What kind of waiting are we talking about? Another month of a year?
Them: Probably less than a month.
Me: Fine, I'll wait. *grumble*

I feel so productive!

Neuroking,

What was the number to contact SE? I seem to be in the same situation where the update does not want to work.

Thanks.

[neuroking]

The number is on the SE site. I think it was this one: 1-866-766-9374

I have the 2005/8 and finally updated to R5A02. I see no significant difference in interface response or features that I use on a regular basis. All that fuss, and nothing really to show.

[smartloom]

R5A02 dosen't support BB Connect. R4A10 works with BB Connect. Don't upgrade the phone if you are using BB Connnect.

[aless]

More info? Define BB Connect?
I use Jabra BT800 with my p910i at the moment with R4A10.

Thanks,
A.

R5A02 dosen't support BB Connect. R4A10 works with BB Connect. Don't upgrade the phone if you are using BB Connnect.

[tankee531]

BB Connect = Blackberry Connect

There is a newer BB connect, v2.54 that works with this new P910x firmware