K850 Firmware Overview - Esato archive

Posted by 0kti

hi okti

i am going to try out the setool box.
could you please answer my questions

1.i have w910i and k850i can i mod both using setool box

2.can i use any setool2 or setool3 to mod the phone. which one to use
could you tell me the steps??

3. we can only mod it by using scripts right?? where we need to keep the script files and could u give the script files for changing acoustics, cam drivers, and flash menus

4. if i load the scripts where i need to keep the acoustics/cam/flsh menu files??

5. if possible u can give me a tutorial for this process... plaease ASAP.

6. this saturday i am gonna try out this on two day vacation. also could u please gimme the screenshot of the setool s/w be i cant run the software without setool hardware.... please.........

1.yes
2.download v0.914039 from setool support
3.yes, scripts are on my page - click 'chomik'

Posted by idumbakumar

On 2008-09-04 19:20:55, 0kti wrote:

1.yes
2.download v0.914039 from setool support
3.yes, scripts are on my page - click 'chomik'

Thanks a lot man.
Could you give of the screen shot? Of setool s/w.
1. Without hardware can open the S/w? Bec it says production card error.
2.If i want to change the audio driver where i have to keep the audio drivers. Do i need to load the script file in misc section and then what i need to do?
Please gimme the short details.
Last one how about the audio quality with w980. Better 980 or 890.
I have downloaded drivers from your web.

Posted by 0kti

1.no
2. load script in misc and press write script that's all
w980 acoustic is great, very loud acoustics

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K850i R1FA035 Modded + Setool 3 box, w980i acoustic, fonts Sony Sketch, Brazzuka CamDriver, Flash Menu

[ This Message was edited by: 0kti on 2008-09-04 19:16 ]

Posted by idumbakumar
Man thats great. I really thankful to you.i'll try it and let you know. Finally .
1.I need to keep the acoustics or whatever drivers in the same folder along script file right?
2.i can use the same method for W910i also right?
If this works for me. I'll try to do a lot more.
So what about patching man?

Posted by strizlow800
3150 platform modding... It is beginning.

Good!

Posted by 0kti

1.I need to keep the acoustics or whatever drivers in the same folder along script file right?
2.i can use the same method for W910i also right?
If this works for me. I'll try to do a lot more.
So what about patching man?

1. yes
2. yes
no patching

Posted by idumbakumar
Thats good and great help. Tanks a lot, i'll try it out. Any tips from you?
And Do i need any credits for this?

[ This Message was edited by: idumbakumar on 2008-09-04 20:31 ]

Posted by hadiislam
what is the cheapest way to unlock the k850i?
i just got my phone back from repair and it is no longer unlocked or debranded

had to pay Ł30 last time is ther any cheaper alternative?
thanks in advanced

Posted by Wild Child
C902 camera shot, seems abit darker, but better than the k850i, still both pretty good pictures imo.

K850i Shot, same lighting same everything.

You Guys be the judge I guess...

WC

Posted by strizlow800
C902 all the way imho.

Posted by JiSm
^^K850 thinks it has pink brake lights!

Posted by strizlow800
Agree, that disadvantage uses the C902 which picture look better. The K850 one looks like the phone has filthy lens.

Posted by Wild Child
It may have had a few smudges on the lens...lol...but the over all picture quality isnt THAT bad, but the c902 is much better.20 year old benz looks pretty good in pictures,lol

WC

[ This Message was edited by: Wild Child on 2008-09-05 23:14 ]

Posted by sniper_supra
It does seem that proper contrast makes a better image.
But the details in C902 seems a bit off.

I think, IMO I can replicate the same effect on my K850 if I am to turn my ISO to 100.

I also think that it is the reason why they placed smart contrast on the new C905.

Posted by JiSm
With the K850 shot, I think the sun is in the wrong place IE it is creating the sunbeam effect on the lens cover of K850. Makes pics look washed out. I removed my plastic lens cover and noticed huge differences in daylight shots. Still makes pink reds though. Drives me nuts.

Posted by Hiron
How do you remove it without damaging the case? Tutorial please!

I've read a blog about a guy who removes plastic lens cover and makes a comparison pic.

Purple fringing problem is gone!

Red to pink conversion happened due to low saturation. Use photoshop and increase saturation by 15-25. See what you get. I didn't know why SE can't fix this easy problem until now. It's all about camdriver.

Or we can use modded camdriver to get that fix.

Hiron

Posted by masada1971

On 2008-09-06 11:21:55, JiSm wrote:
With the K850 shot, I think the sun is in the wrong place IE it is creating the sunbeam effect on the lens cover of K850. Makes pics look washed out. I removed my plastic lens cover and noticed huge differences in daylight shots. Still makes pink reds though. Drives me nuts.

please give advice how to remove plastic lens cover...we all waiting...please help us

Posted by sniper_supra
I always thought that the purple/pink fringing was caused by the lens alone.

But SE should be able to lessen this effect via camdrive rendition.
Or maybe they think that there is no problem with their phone(?)

Posted by JiSm
Well, im not sure how I could do a tutorial as I have already remved mine, but it was so very simple. I had a small hex screwdriver (possibly t5? One size smaller than T6 anyways) and removed the two screws at the bottom where the hinge is (Battery cover). From here I proceeded to lift off the back housing (Carefully unclipping it along the sides exposing the internals. Here you have direct access to the lens cover. I carefully peeled it off (But keep the silver ring and stick back into the rear cover) and put it back together! Voila! Works a treat. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions. All I know is its the best thing I have done to improve images from my K850.

Posted by harry20larry
I heard one guy just got his finger nails in between the glass and the sliver ring and popped it out, as it is only held together with a light piece of glue

Posted by harry20larry
Sorry for double post but found some stuff that relates to all of this:
Tools required: Torx 6 screwdriver, Torx 5 screwdriver

* Using the torx 5 screwdriver remove the two screws which hold the battery cover in place, located where the screwdriver is pointing in the picture below

Sony Ericsson K850i disassembly stage 1

* With the battery cover now removed you can remove the back cover. Run a credit card all the way round the edge of the housing to release the clips which hold it in place

Sony Ericsson K850i disassembly stage 2

* Your phone should now be in 3parts, like below. Remove the two torx 6 screws at the top of the phone, circled in red. You can now release the front cover

Sony Ericsson K850i disassembly stage 3

VIEW THE PICS HERE http://www.formymobile.co.uk/Dismantle/k850idisassembly.htm

Quote from sony a: Removing the Glass Lens cover was easy, it is just attached using a ring of sticky adhesive - just a bit of force loosens it easily. It can be replaced easily too, if you want to!

His thread about removing it:
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=161920

Posted by Wild Child
I have used that tutorial to replace the screen on one of mine, a credit card will work fine but itll prolly ruin the corners or the card as the phone actually is put together very tightly.

WC

Posted by maaz2020
@day i got a new problem when i press inside the dpad like the 5 key it automatically presses the right soft key as if the soft key is below there .......plz help if anyone kno wat the prob is???

Posted by aremaboy

Quote:

On 2008-09-07 15:53:06, maaz2020 wrote:
@day i got a new problem when i press inside the dpad like the 5 key it automatically presses the right soft key as if the soft key is below there .......plz help if anyone kno wat the prob is???

It's a common hardware failure for K850i. I have read some other people here got the same problem. Pay a visit to a service centre.
Other hardware problems may be:
- lens cover fail to open or the otherwise
- dust accumulation under camera glass cover
- softkeys do not respond at all
- broken D-Pad

That's why K850i is not a success. Although not all users experience them, these flaws are surely the stigma.

Posted by jbbrs

On 2008-09-07 15:53:06, maaz2020 wrote:
@day i got a new problem when i press inside the dpad like the 5 key it automatically presses the right soft key as if the soft key is below there .......plz help if anyone kno wat the prob is???

A problem exactly like that one cost me 120 euros. New lcd, new keyboard (both keys and sensors) and new front cover...

Posted by hadiislam
the k850i camera is sooo much better than the samsung omnia :| anyways might have something to do with the screen resolutions...
few question...
whats the cheapest way of gettin my k850i unlocked and debranded?
and i know this is completely off topic but does anyone have any idea about debranding the samsung omnia? i got one on vodafone and i dont want the nasty branded stuff on it..
any help would be great... especially since most of my comments are ignored

lol
take care

Posted by sniper_supra

On 2008-09-08 00:45:39, hadiislam wrote:
the k850i camera is sooo much better than the samsung omnia :| anyways might have something to do with the screen resolutions...
few question...
whats the cheapest way of gettin my k850i unlocked and debranded?
and i know this is completely off topic but does anyone have any idea about debranding the samsung omnia? i got one on vodafone and i dont want the nasty branded stuff on it..
any help would be great... especially since most of my comments are ignored

lol
take care

its either kulankendi or davinci. use google to find out.

k850 better than omnia?

Posted by mude
Did you tell me who is the last firmware for k850.And when is going new firmware.

[ This Message was edited by: mude on 2008-09-08 11:55 ]

Posted by sblantipodi
are you sure we will se a new firmware?

Posted by phoenix1985
Why SEUS can't update on K850i? My k850i using FW R1CA037............Pls help..........!!!!!!

Posted by 0kti

On 2008-09-08 13:58:10, phoenix1985 wrote:
Why SEUS can't update on K850i? My k850i using FW R1CA037............Pls help..........!!!!!!

maybe wrong CDA

Posted by hadiislam

On 2008-09-08 09:43:23, sniper_supra wrote:

lol
take care

its either kulankendi or davinci. use google to find out.

k850 better than omnia?

i would say the camera quality but the phone in general omnia wins by miles... except for its got windows mobile on which to be honest is a bit crap lol

[ This Message was edited by: hadiislam on 2008-09-08 22:49 ]

Posted by redkiril
k810 makes better macro photos than k850

Posted by buntoo

On 2008-09-08 18:38:21, redkiril wrote:
k810 makes better macro photos than k850

nice joke

Posted by phoenix1985

On 2008-09-08 15:16:10, 0kti wrote:

On 2008-09-08 13:58:10, phoenix1985 wrote:
Why SEUS can't update on K850i? My k850i using FW R1CA037............Pls help..........!!!!!!

maybe wrong CDA

How can i fix this mistake ???

Posted by 0kti
reflash with kulankendi

Posted by PGV3910

On 2008-09-09 05:58:56, buntoo wrote:

On 2008-09-08 18:38:21, redkiril wrote:
k810 makes better macro photos than k850

nice joke

no jokes!its true!
K850i picture like painting!and looks like shit!
even K800i is 50X better than this stupid phone.
please don't buy K850i guys..
you will regret

Posted by herodile
just look at some pictures I took
its not that bad

Posted by borg_
For Macros the K850 it's one of the best for sure

Posted by buntoo

On 2008-09-09 23:30:38, borg_ wrote:
For Macros the K850 it's one of the best for sure

Yeah sure it is the best in macro as well as in the other modes.

the guyz above who dont agree, actually not familiar with the camera usage. or just some bad luck with them......

Posted by sniper_supra

On 2008-09-10 05:45:32, buntoo wrote:

On 2008-09-09 23:30:38, borg_ wrote:
For Macros the K850 it's one of the best for sure

Yeah sure it is the best in macro as well as in the other modes.

the guyz above who dont agree, actually not familiar with the camera usage. or just some bad luck with them......

This I have to agree, the Macro mode is surely one of the things that did nott receive criticism until right now.
When I have to copy notes and got no pen, I rely entirely on the phone all the time.

Posted by darknoob
Hi guys,

sadly I got BROD, and I have some important things on my phone. can I recover it before I SEUS it ? =/

BTW, how do I reinstall the same firmware in SEUS ? I can't see function like it..

[ This Message was edited by: darknoob on 2008-09-12 10:07 ]

Posted by 0kti

On 2008-09-12 11:00:52, darknoob wrote:
Hi guys,

sadly I got BROD, and I have some important things on my phone. can I recover it before I SEUS it ? =/

BTW, how do I reinstall the same firmware in SEUS ? I can't see function like it..

[ This Message was edited by: darknoob on 2008-09-12 10:07 ]

sorry no recover
seus reflash firmware main + fs and the phone is clean

use continue anyway

Posted by darknoob
It says " Update not available"
The software in your phone is up-to date..

and then I have a option "back to start"

Posted by 0kti

for me working

Posted by darknoob
which verison you have? 2.8.9.11?

Posted by 0kti
yes

Posted by darknoob
OK I have no option of it.

I guess I have to go to SE center again.

I must admit the A200 is sucks and not stable. not only in my K850, also in my Friend's W980,W890 and C702=/

Posted by darrengf
I agree. I think that the A200 platform isnt good at all.

Im also considering leaving SE (First time since the T68i)

The new C905 doesnt excite me at all. Im not saying that the GUI isnt brilliant, as i think SE have one of the best going. However there is nothing new in the C905.

Im also not confident that the software will work, video isnt going to be good, and still on my k850i the videos arnt smooth.

Im now looking and the samsung omnia or LG KC910.

Sorry SE. But unless you can pull a hat of the box, its not just going to be me going.

Posted by mude
Did you tell me who is the last firmware for k850