Posted by Mike Graham
Has anyone else got really poor call quality since the firmware upgrade to 37?
Some of my calls are completely garbled, and not because of signal. I have to hang up and ring again. Only started since firmware 37 tho, its very annoying!
Posted by spanner5351
@Sainty: Thanks! I just have to decide whether its worth £7.50 to do it lol! Good know it can be done though!
Now we just need SE to step up their game and fix all the bugs on this phone!
Posted by br@dley
@Terminatorak
Do you still have those issues with the replacement phone? (Megabass distortion & low speakphone volume).
Posted by Bryan84
Just when is SE going to release an update for us
Posted by Mizzle
On 2007-11-27 10:31:15, Bryan84 wrote:
Just when is SE going to release an update for us
Start of December - say between the 7th and 12th or something like that, I've been told. And it won't be the 37 firmware.
Posted by Julleman
I can choose "Shutter sound = off" in "Settings"
My K850i = Generic/Nordic
[ This Message was edited by: Julleman on 2007-11-27 09:53 ]
Posted by Bryan84
Oh! that sounds good. Finally some updates.
Hope it's going to be good!
Posted by Terminatorak
@Bra@dley
I don't have my replacement yet but it will not be brand new, it will be a refurbished K850i.
I will let you know when I get it though.
@Mizzle
Good news. I (like every other K850i user i'm sure) cannot wait.
@ The people who can turn off the shutter sound
Does it make the sound when you focus on something? (Press the camera key halfway down)
[ This Message was edited by: Terminatorak on 2007-11-27 13:11 ]
Posted by Mizzle
The new W910 firmware should be out same day.
Posted by Pakzal
On 2007-11-26 20:18:16, Terminatorak wrote:
Can you confirm that when you take a photo with your Sony Ericsson K850i in silent mode, it makes no sound at all?
[ This Message was edited by: Terminatorak on 2007-11-27 13:06 ]
Yep, it doesn't make any sound. When the phone is in silent mode, and when you turn it off in the camerasettings. Not even a bleep when its done focussing.
Posted by Raaab
@ The people who can turn off the shutter sound
Does it make the sound when you focus on something? (Press the camera key halfway down)
I can only turn off the sound by putting the phone in silent mode. During which it makes no sounds at all, nothing.
Posted by DJKarlos2006
Have 37 firmware, on O2 UK and cannot shut the thing up (shutter), even in silent mode!
Posted by Julleman
@Terminatorak
Yes, it makes a sound when focus.
I have FW version 029
[ This Message was edited by: Julleman on 2007-11-27 15:15 ]
Posted by borg_
Correct it makes sound when focus
But i already have no shutter sound with my 029 firmware
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Posted by Terminatorak
Hmm...a mixed response. Well I don't know what's going on but I'm starting to feel that I should have stayed with Nokia rather than go for SE...If my refurbished K850i that I receive in 3 to 5 days isn't flawless I will not be a very happy bunny.
Posted by glorfingal
generic (now) 037. camera settings allow no shutter sound, but the focus still
bleeps.
For those who use k850 Customised Uk/Blue to debrand - be warned there
appears to be an issue where the phone will randomly reboot. I've tried it
several times and all with the same result. Use the Customised UK/Green
and there's no problem. Also the blue version DOESN'T have the flash enabled
laser theme whereas the green version does !!!!
Posted by rusonjitsu
whats the difference between the blue and green versions of the firmware?
(yeah i know u can get a blue and green version of the phone but is that unrelated?)
Posted by kjao
did they manage to add a MACRO shortcut in the update?
Posted by timboob
Not that many problems stopping me use the phone as a phone, BUT, would love minor bugs fixed. Have got the 'Operation Failed' and have had it from about hour two of owning the phone. Only affect the My Applications and Games folder so far. Considered getting replaced, but, previously had a W910i and had most of the problems listed on this forum so far, must be a A200 thing.
Also, am I the only one on Orange to have lost my 'Homescreen'? No one else seems to have mentioned it. For anyone not on Orange, it is a Start Bar/Menu type thing on the desktop, I found it quite usefull but since 'Operation Failed' Syndrome kicked in it has dissappered.
Wishlist:
1. Am I the only one who wolud love to be able to use the standard file browser instead of the 'New Improved' Media browser. I still have a W880i, bought a 4gb card for this and it works well and fast selecting music/pictures/videos. Same card, same contents slows to a crawl on K850, SOOOOOooooooo Sloooooowwwww. Now changed to a 1gb card with lots less on it and still far too slow to use.
2. Why can't Sony make the motion sensor (Accellerometer?), switch off the touch keys while making a call, sick and tired of 'pressing' buttons with my ear while talking. Only way I found around this is to hold phone at 45 degrees to my head?!?!?!?
3. Why can't I switch off the power saving screen effect. I'm tired of taking phone out of lock mode only to have the screen look like it's turning itself off.
4. Not too arsed about the camera noise, but, I have the option to turn off and it works. Camera is silent (focussing/shooting) when this option is selected. Is it me or does it seem a bit wierd people 'NEED' a silent camera?
Model: Blue K850/R1CA029/Orange
Anyway enough for now!! Hoping for update soon.
Posted by br@dley
re: Camera sounds
I have the "tennis ball" sound selected, and although I can't work out what SE was thinking when they added it, it's fairly quiet and less obstrusive.
The focus beep seems pretty quiet to me. It's good to know when it's in focus.
When I had my K750i I got into the system files and deleted all the sounds I didn't want (I was going to replace them with my own but never got around to it). You could also get access to the XML file with the setting to turn off the sounds. Shame we can't do the same with the K850i (yet?).
I want the shutter sounds off for the same reason I have them off on my digital compact... it's annoying. If I wanted shutter sounds I'll pull out one of my SLRs
Posted by Krubach
Generic Western Europe has now an update available.
Updating as i write...
[EDIT]
Phone Updated using SonyEricsson Update Service.
Firmware installed:
R1CA037
prg_12004400_GENERIC_SO R1CA037
EROM: 1200-4341
SEMCBOOT: R6A008
LCD version: 200708241
Camera version: 2.9
Video Calls: 3.0
ITP version: 1200-2896 R1D123
Customization:
1201-0077 R11A
1200-5441 R1CA037 WESTERN_EURO
Memory Card: 1203-3941
Content version: PA13
Memory Card: R1A
Java: JP-8.0
Text revision: AC
[ This Message was edited by: Krubach on 2007-11-28 10:54 ]
Posted by Accepted
C_Asia is still not available?
Posted by Ricky D
Awesome, I must admit I expected it to take a little bit longer for it to be on SEUS. I'm updating using gprs and the inbuilt update service now.
Posted by Krubach
At least Camera/Flash synching is ok now.
Posted by Pakzal
Mine is Generic Western Europe (1200-4400), and is says no update available
Posted by AndyXS
Mine is:
Customization:
1202-6075 R4A
1200-5441 R1CA029
WESTERN_EURO
No update available !
Posted by Krubach
You both probably have branded phones...
At least AndyXS details point that way.
Posted by AndyXS
My phone is branding free ! It was bought directly from one of SE's major partners here in germany...
Posted by Krubach
Oh... ok...
Posted by dragon546
Like Posted earlier My friend flashed my phone to debrand it here's my firmware:
1200-4400
R1CA037
071012
Western Europe
I have not used SEUS yet so I cannot say whether it will work or not.
Posted by Pakzal
On 2007-11-28 16:08:54, Krubach wrote:
You both probably have branded phones...
At least AndyXS details point that way.
My K850 aint branded and it's simlock free. I'm from the Netherlands.
But it seems there are different customizations. (the first line)
I guess it depends on the country your from.
details;
prg_12004400_GENERIC_SO R1CA029
Customization:
1202-7803 R4A
1200-5441 R1CA029 WESTERN_EURO
[ This Message was edited by: Pakzal on 2007-11-28 15:56 ]
Posted by masterv
Mine got the same FW as the one of andyxs phone.
It's branding free and I'm from germany, too
Posted by hjf288
My O2 branded UK K850i was just updated from SEUS
Posted by joemax
Whats the new FW version ?
Posted by option1
Just updated via SEUS on PC to 037. I'm on Orange UK. Flash synch is ok now. Haven't had any other problems as yet, although didn't have too many with 029 except for flash, occasional freezing and slowness. Fingers crossed....
Also, regarding the shutter/sound thing, in silent mode my phone is 'silent'!
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[ This Message was edited by: option1 on 2007-11-28 16:59 ]
Posted by dragon546
On 2007-11-28 17:15:55, joemax wrote:
Whats the new FW version ?
R1CA037
Posted by joemax
So still not new then. 2 of mine had 037 in.
Posted by Terminatorak
Some phones wouldn't update to 037 before now. Such as Vodafone branded ones. That's why these people think it's new. It's old to us O2 branded K850i's and others.
Posted by MadRabbit
My K850 aint branded and it's simlock free. I'm from the Netherlands.
But it seems there are different customizations. (the first line)
I guess it depends on the country your from.
details;
prg_12004400_GENERIC_SO R1CA029
Customization:
1202-7803 R4A
1200-5441 R1CA029 WESTERN_EURO
[ This Message was edited by: Pakzal on 2007-11-28 15:56 ]
@pakzal, nice to see you, mine is same yours 'cause I bought this from BellCompany.
Mine also there is no update available at this moment. And I didn't have any problem
like many others such as flash sync nor shutter sound etc... what about yours?
I'm worrying because I saw many people who upgrade firmware 029 to 037 said this
firmware has other problems like memory issue...
[ This Message was edited by: MadRabbit on 2007-11-28 19:20 ]
[ This Message was edited by: MadRabbit on 2007-11-28 19:20 ]
Posted by larry 68
I updated my O2 phone a few days ago and I dont see any improvements and the phone has frozen 3 times this week.
Shutter still has the sounds on mine too even in silent.
Posted by Krzysiecw
Hello , Could anyone tell me about K850i and HBH-DS980 ... Because i`m going to buy them and iwant to know is there any problem on 037 with using this kit ? I mean ... is everything ok with K850i connected with DS980 ? Sound etc. Thanks for reply
Posted by JiSm
Just checked for Update on SEUS - Orange UK available now! (Checked this morning and there was nothing....
Crossing fingers this one is brilliant! Will post back the Firmware version once done.
Posted by JiSm
On 2007-11-28 22:38:44, JiSm wrote:
Just checked for Update on SEUS - Orange UK available now! (Checked this morning and there was nothing....
Crossing fingers this one is brilliant! Will post back the Firmware version once done.
Okay, its just 037. Still, hope its a bit better anyways!
Posted by borg_
Just did the new firmware Update the R1CA037
I can see that the flash is runnig well now
My K850 is Unbranded and Unlocked
Posted by Pakzal
@pakzal, nice to see you, mine is same yours 'cause I bought this from BellCompany.
Mine also there is no update available at this moment. And I didn't have any problem
like many others such as flash sync nor shutter sound etc... what about yours?
I'm worrying because I saw many people who upgrade firmware 029 to 037 said this
firmware has other problems like memory issue...
Hey! I got it from BelCompany too.
Just like you, I don't have the problems everybody else seems to be having. The only thing that bothers me, is that the media center is incredibly slow (all the time). Just like the phone is when you start listening to some music, it becomes allmost impossible to write a sms or search for a contact.
Posted by Krubach
Performance for R1CA037:
- JBenchmark 3D HQ: 96 (103)
- JBenchmark 3D LQ: 199 (193)
- JBenchmark 2: 926 (733)
- JBenchmark 1: 5913 (4209)
*In parentesis the performance for R1CA029 according to 1st post.
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Posted by alanjrobertson
Still nothing for T-Mobile UK. Sadly my phone is starting to run into problems - whenever I try to check e-mail it's now rebooting (tried wiping the e-mail a/c settings and re-entering but no change). Really hoping for the post 037 update soon (although I'd like to have even just 037!).
Alan
Posted by glorfingal
On 2007-11-29 00:14:08, alanjrobertson wrote:
Still nothing for T-Mobile UK. Sadly my phone is starting to run into problems - whenever I try to check e-mail it's now rebooting (tried wiping the e-mail a/c settings and re-entering but no change). Really hoping for the post 037 update soon (although I'd like to have even just 037!).
Alan
Don't hold your breath ... mine's debranded from orange and up graded to
037 and the reboots are still there .....
Posted by Sikooooo
HAAAA, finally I can post something in this thread I have been following for a while now.
Well I bought a K850 RC1A29 O2 branded on ebay, I upgraded it to 037 via davinci.
After that I wanted to unbrand it to use orange Gprs settings so I used davinci again to put the Customized UK western europe 029.
I am still on this FW, and my question is the following : Does anyone having the same FW managed to upgrade to Generic 037 ?
I mean perhaps the customized one is not detected as an official FW or something.
Because I cant find any available updates on SEUS or FOTA or even Davinci.
Cheers.
Posted by MadRabbit
On 2007-11-28 23:27:06, Pakzal wrote:
Hey! I got it from BelCompany too.
Just like you, I don't have the problems everybody else seems to be having. The only thing that bothers me, is that the media center is incredibly slow (all the time). Just like the phone is when you start listening to some music, it becomes allmost impossible to write a sms or search for a contact.
Yeah, it's true. While listen music, everything goes very slow. First I use 2GB MicroSD, it was endurable but after I upgrade 8GB MicroSDHC, it becomes like 8bit computer like 20 years old.
And there is still some problems such as;
- Volume control sometimes disapper. Turn phone off and on again, it solves.
- WMV file playing fail very very sometimes, also turn off and on again, it solves.
- Playing MP4 movie file, voice and screen sync is not matched very seriously, it depens how big MP4 file is.
- Dust inside of Lens cover... it is really annoying...
- Of course it's like fingerprint collection tape from police lab.
But no other problems like contact's birthday can't connect with calendar nor flash does not sync when it works at pitch black environment... etc.
I think BelCompany's 029 firmware is much fixed and better than others. Holla!