Posted by RedDwarf2002
Hold on I am getting really confused now!
Some people on here are talking about Camera version 3.09 but I am sure they are getting it confused with version 3.9 (which is also on my phone). So which is the latest camera version 3.9 (which would be logical) or 3.10?
Posted by vee
3.9 - up to R2AA software, with "correct" upgrade to R2AE the camera version also upgrades to 3.10
Posted by kenski
@cyber, got your point..I really do hope for everyone's sake (esp. all k700i users) all these confusions about cam sw be answered once the new fw gets uploaded to the SEUS..C'mon se get ur act together!
Posted by tonyz
Im about to use the davinci server to unlock and flash my k700i, which flash file is the best one to use?
Posted by feco
R2L002 is the most stable firmware
R2AE003 is the last firmware
Do not use R2AA003 firmware
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[ This Message was edited by: feco on 2004-12-12 23:26 ]
Posted by hazart
R2L002 for K700?
A newer version on SEUS? Or is it the later version of R2L001? Anyone to confirm this?
[ This Message was edited by: hazart on 2004-12-12 23:53 ]
Posted by tonyz
Thanks. I used the R2AE flash and it worked fine
Used the EU3 package. I was pretty amazed at how much orange lock their phones down..
Posted by feco
Sorry it was R2L001
Posted by goodvin
How much does coast to get FW bin file from Davinciteam or may be some one can send me that R2AE003 bin fw file.
Posted by tom78999
Total Multiserver update:
I have managed to update my firmware to R2AE033 and upgrade the camera software to 3.10. To do this with the Multiserver software you must use the Upgrade/Language/Debrand tab and select the correct firmware and default language files. Unfortunately using this tab also uses up 1 credit and there was no visible indication in the software that it would do so. Another downside is that I still cannot mute the camera shutter sound (have tried the meeting profile). It is stated here by Murphy that it should be possible:
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/v[....]read.php?t=175132&page=3&pp=15
Files I flashed:
K700_R2AE033_ZONE_1_EU_EMEA_USA.K7S
K700_R2AE033_EU5.K7D
Note: This was done using version 1.45 of the software and performing this process wipes any user data from the phone.
If anyone else used this method and found a way to mute the camera then please let me know as this is really annoying.
However, I think I have reached the point where I have had enough of the Multiserver software, and if anyone wants to PM me any information about this DaVinci Software and how to purchase credits for it, etc, then I would be very grateful. vee?
I want a muted camera! :cries:
Posted by tonyz
I used the davinci server and it stops the camera shutter when you press c on the phone 'silence'. I havent had any problems as yet with the server
Posted by 2samek
@vee, kako si stavio novi software gore? preko TMultiservera ili u VIP centru?
Pozdrav
Posted by SubElement
I've heard everyone bash the R2A003 firmware, I got my K700i last week and it came with this firmware? Is it bad? Should I definatly be getting mine flashed ASAP?
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Posted by tom78999
Edit: Oops, thought you were talking about R2AE.
Erm, if your talking about R2AA003 then it was withdrawn by SE due to connectivity issues - I personally had no problems connecting mine with bluetooth but I think the issues were related to something else. If you don't have any problems with it then I wouldn't bother, but maybe think about upgrading to R2AE using the official update site if it is ever released there.
(Or did you mean R2A041)
[ This Message was edited by: tom78999 on 2004-12-16 15:56 ]
Posted by SubElement
Sorry my bad, missed an A. Its R2AA003. It's nice to see when SE pulls firmware from their phones, they still sell phones with it. :-/
I've used BlueTooth on it no problems at all, sending files from my phone to my PC, and visa versa.
[ This Message was edited by: SubElement on 2004-12-16 16:58 ]
Posted by tom78999
Well if all you use is bluetooth then you shouldn't have any problems at all with that firmware, I found it to be very good - but as I said, some people had other connection problems so they removed it. Yeah, it is strange that you received your phone with it though.
Also, there is still a delay when answering a call in that firmware, which is supposedly fixed (not tested myself) with the R2AE version.
[ This Message was edited by: tom78999 on 2004-12-16 20:53 ]
Posted by Macco
What makes me doubtful is that
now offers newer FWs to the shops while continues to lock down the SEUS FW to R2L for older buyers.
Due to recent "FW upgrade" issues (some cells dead),
IMO, I'm afraid that SEUS is going to be considered by
as a needed upgrade for those with the buggy earlier FWs only!
There's no promise that quite robust R2L FW will be upgraded further...
I'd be happy to be refuted by the facts..!
Posted by mtt_ca
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OK
Some one said me that with R2AA, SE started to include the Advanced search function in the phone book - so you can search a name by typing several characters.
BUT the issue here is - when you've typed several letter and then pressed C button to delete the last typed letter - it would delete the CONTACT itself, not the searching letter.
With R2AE,the error has been corrected.
Dont know if are there something more....
Posted by nmshyam
Hi,
I have bought k700i just today. I was going thro the firmware versions and its history. It is really nice to see all at one place.
I presently have R2AA003
Can u plz tell me which is the latest and the best one?
Also, I wanted to know whether there is any difference other than the firmware version between 2-3 months old k700i and recently bought one?
Posted by tom78999
The latest available firmware (only through unofficial means at the moment as far as I know) is R2AE as shown on the first page of this thread.
To my knowledge, there is no difference between a K700 purchased a few months ago and one purchased now (maybe someone else knows more). I think that the firmware is going to be the only difference as it basically defines all of the software on the phone. Of course, depending on where you got the phones from, the software customisations made to it could have changed. For example, O2 seemed to sell a wide range of customisations of the K700 software; from full customisation with logos etc and inability to use the official update service, to fully uncustomised software that allowed use of this service.
Posted by midnightracer
I have a O2 branded K700i and i can't use the on-line update service. Can somenone mail me the latest firmware and some instructions so I can upgrade the firmware myself ? Thanks !
Posted by nmshyam
Thanks tom.
I came to know about the deletion while in address book search. It is happenning to me also.
Well, I have some observations with FW- R2AA003:
1. Put on the radio, minimize it and go to Media Player(just press the joy stick upwards). Radio suddenly vanishes and even if u come out of media player, radio doesnt start playing. But u can listen to the same mp3 from File Manager without this problem and radio resumes after playing that particular tune.
2. Radio Quality is good, but not so consistant. If u move around with the mobile, noise starts with the broadcast. I have listened to some nokia radio in the same place where i used sony, that was little good.
3. No option to record directly from Radio. But recording a conversation is available!!!
4. Search for channels is not so good. Here, all sterio players catch few channels automatically, but this mobile didnt even pick up a single channel.
5. With radio on, go to Camera mode, noise starts with radio. Come out of camera and quality will be good.
6. With PowerSave mode, when the status is standby, if u press volume keys, display becomes active and digital clock is displayed. But, keep doing this- when it goes to standby, press vol key up or down. u will observe the clock moves to left or right depending on the vol key pressed.
7. There should have been Zoom facility to view pictures. If i transfer a file from 500i to 700i, it looks smaller in 700i as the resolution is higher. But it should have been possible to zoom it to fit the screen.
8. Press the # button for more than 2 secs, it will mute the tune. Same thing happens if u press "C" button for more than 2 secs.
Shyam
Posted by Cletus
hey guys,i jus got a brand new k700i for myself from the gulf.....but i stay in india and wont be returning back there
jus went through the whole k700i thread and i have quite a few quetions ,hope ppl can answer em by replying here or by sending me a pm
my new phone comes with this info
version-R2AA003
prgCXC 125821_EU_1_C
camera SW version=3.9
Customisation
CDA 102xxx/85 R10A
cxc 125855 R2AA003
EMEA_6
well i noticed quite a few bugs as mentioned here primarily the 1 seond delay in answering calls and also slow transfer speeds while transferring to the pc,a 1.5 mb file takes about 10 mins to transfer from PC to PHONE using my new DSS-20 sync station using FMA l8est version
also the sound while taking pictures is quite irritating and is there a wy to disable it, i noticed that the latest sw version is R2AE... is there a way to upgrade to that without taking it to the service centre as i think there most likely to charge me for it coz i bought my fone from guly(original bill + warranty) since it is not brought from india
i tried the SE website but it says that ur operator doesent support it,i dont understand why it says so as i purchased the fone from an authorised SE seller in gulf and its not branded 2 any operator.
i wudve tried the da vinci site but u need 2 pay em 2 get an account which i dont wanna do,coz i dont have a CC.is there some other free software that does the job/also other ways of acquiring the files?
other than so im pretty happy with my fone jus wish i cud get on2 the l8est version and shut thet shuttersound....any help would be gladly appreciated,this is my first SE n im quite a n00b when it comes 2 SE so plz excuse me if i dont understand anythin at the first shot,i was previously on a nokia 3310.
regards
cle
Posted by mwarner
Updated first post with more information on R2AE. Thanks to JoolsG4 for the info!
Posted by CyberVisitor
@mwarner
This might be a stupid question, but what do you mean by saying that the "cursor stops the search" in R2AE033? I don't understand...
Posted by DCUK7
@ CyberVisitor
I think he means when you do a search if you move the joystick up or down to select a different contact the search is erased and you must type the letters again.
This looks to be by design (i.e. not a bug)
Posted by CyberVisitor
@~DC:UK~
Thanks! I was confused when he wrote "cursor", but now I understand.
Posted by the swede
ive got the R2AE033 and it doesent work with salling clicker. can i upgrade via bluetooth ?
Posted by gushter
K 700i Firmware R2Y005 /from 25.10.2004./
Advanced search function in the phone book:
Just type several characters and wanted name appears, no need for pressin C button or any other button.
In 2 month of use I found only few bugs:
1. One second delay in answering calls.
2. Video and picture dims after 15 secs, while animated gif stays always bright. (That makes me mad, because "frosty" old Firmware R2A041 didn't have it)
3. In speed dial some contact disappears, so yu can't dial it ("No speed dial number in this position") and after few seconds it's back!!
- but this bug occures very rare.
Posted by dimmdesign
I have a K700i phone bought it from O2 but not branded the startup screen is showing the sony erisscon logo animated. I was able couple of months ago to upgrade my phone into the R2L001. However I went to SE online upgrade I plugged my phone and follow the on-screen instructions and the upgrade successfully completed but I pressed the combination of keys to view the hidden menu so I can the firmware version but it didn't upgrade to something else really I still have the R2L001. I don't think i do something wrong, whats happening? thanks a lot
Posted by mwarner
R2L is still the latest firmware on SE's Online update. R2AE is the latest if you get it upgraded in a service centre / phone shop via EMMA.
Posted by dimmdesign
i see thanks a lot!
Posted by baste07
is it worth it to upgrade from R2L to R2AA? what are the pros?
Posted by mwarner
The answer to your question is in the first post! The lists are incremental (ignoring the Vodaphone specific firmwares), e.g. R2AE contains all the features of R2AA and R2Y in addition to the featureset of R2L.
The most noticable improvements of R2AE over R2L are a general improvement in menu speed, no more 900ms+ delay on answering a call and the phonebook quicksearch facility.
Posted by dimmdesign
what does emma means? And can I do it if myself with my pc are there any software? thanks
Posted by Jay Samford
@dimm
EMMA is the Sony Ericsson server. You need a terminator dongle or DSS-25 Sync Station to update via the SE website.
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I have an Orange Branded phone. Will I be able to take my phone to CPW or SE and ask for R2AE033 or will be branding affect it being updated?
Posted by wtfwtfwtf
Currently on camera version 3.9
The camera pictures the k700i takes shows static on black images.
Does anyone have the similar problem?
Posted by gerardsalvador
Im using camera 3.9 on a k500i and when its dark/shutter closed/dim with artificial light, the image does become a little grainy. Oh, btw is there any new firmware (after R2AA003) that can allow me to turn off the shutter noise -.-" its so annoying.
Posted by wtfwtfwtf
Currently on R2AA003
prgCXC 125881_CHINA_C
camera 3.9
I cant seem to off the shutter sound and searching contacts is still the old way (can't seem to enter multiple letters for faster search). Anyone having similar problems?
Posted by suavay
does anyone know of any firmware that allows the k700 speakephone to be turned on when dialing as to what is currently now, ie speaker phone can only be turned on after the call is answered by scrolling through a menu.
cheers
Posted by DCUK7
@ suavay
There is currently no way to turn on the speaker before starting the call, but it would be a nice feature.
R2AE is a great firmware and i think everyone should upgrade to it!
Posted by jonboyo
I have a k700i UK branded by vodafone, the Eriksson people say I have to contact vodafone for any firmware updates..(since they are unable to help and there nearest shop is >100 miles away.)
Vodafone are clueless and unable to do bugger all it seems...
Sorry if its been answered before but anyone know how I can unbrand my phone to the latest firmware ie shop or some such around the S.Wales area?
[ This Message was edited by: jonboyo on 2005-01-02 23:01 ]
Posted by nmshyam
warner,
i tried with the service centers here in bangalore, india. they still have the old R2L and no clue about R2AE!!!
so... i am thinking of doing it by downloading. I want to know whether any danger is there if i do it from my pc.. like all messages or contents getting deleted or camera version not getting updated etc.,?
Also, i am unable to download any file (like themes, videos, java games) which are of 30kb or more. it gives error message- "downloading failed" or "temporary error. contact your internet provider". I checked with the provider and they tell that there may be some problem with the browser. Is it so?? does anyone have this problem?
Posted by mwarner
@nmshyam
> i am thinking of doing it by downloading. I want
> to know whether any danger is there if i do
> it from my pc.. like all messages or contents
> getting deleted or camera version not getting updated etc.,?
There is always some danger when upgrading through a PC, and you do lose your warranty if you do the operation yourself. However, it's not that dangerous as long as you thoroughly research what to do first.
As for content - even when you do a firmware update through a Service Centre they warn you that you may lose content. I have personally never lost any content myself though.
Some services are less reliable than others - e.g. there used to be a problem updting through Total Multiserver whereby the camera version wasn't updated. I am unsure whether they have fixed this problem. It seems that one of the best servies is DaVinci, although I have not used them myself.
Mike
Posted by DCUK7
The problem with Total Multiserver has been fixed. You must be using the latest version (1.46) to successfully update with the camera driver. Also, anyone using an Athlon 64 processor is advised to use this version, I have tried earlier versions and it causes the computer to restart on execution.
If you do it the Multiserver way you will lose all content on your phone.
Posted by gerardsalvador
Not quite sure if this has been answered on this thread but, is the k500i even compatible with R2AE?
Posted by vampirella
where do i get some firmware updates here in the philippines?
Posted by iamcrunchie
R2AE003 is now on the online update service
Posted by MeG
Can anybody else confirm this ? Is it reliable to use the online update service ? I remember we used to have some corruption issues before...
Posted by yozey
Just tried the online update service and still R2L!