Posted by jagger2k
i just tried to flash my k500i and now it wont turn on, the flash did not work but the phone dont turn on
Posted by BobaFett
Have u ever done it before? Bring it to a service and let+ them to fix it
Posted by Sebby
It sounds as if it began flashing, but didn't finish. What you'll need to do is flash it again properly and it should be okay after that.
Posted by jagger2k
could sombody please give me a detailed faq which files i need as i am stressing i have messed up my new phone.
Posted by BobaFett
@jagger actually why did u flash it?
Posted by jagger2k
to upgrade the firmware version to a unbranded one. i need help so please. i will upload an image of the error i get.
Posted by BobaFett
Do hope it can be fixed!
Posted by jagger2k
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Posted by BobaFett
A real expert with equipments will recognize u wanted to flash it.
Posted by jagger2k
well could sombody help me then, i have posted the error.
Posted by marlonski
@jagger2k
I would go to your service providers site and try and flash with it's firware even if it means it will still be branded. It may sort out whatevers happening....at least that would be the first thing I'd try.
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Posted by jagger2k
how do i do it from the operators site??? am on 02 uk.
Posted by marlonski
I have had a look around the o2 site and can't find any links ? Maybe as a customer you can log in or register which may take you to the support download section ?
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Posted by jagger2k
i dont think it is possible to get downloads from o2's web site, does anybody have a clean r2l i can try?? personally i think the problem is in the cable as it keeps giving me connection errors etc, am going to go to the o2 shop where i brought it from tomorro and tell them it went all white and didnt turn on again.
Posted by marlonski
Your using a cable is that ok to do the update with ? Don't know about the K500 but when I updated my K700 firmware I had to use my mates p900 sync station.
Posted by jagger2k
yea it is the t28 service cable. i am using total multi server, i found out i made the mistake of trying to flash both the firmware and language at the same time. just need to know will the battery still charge even when the phone is acting dead.
Posted by marlonski
I would've thought so, try it, you haven't anything to lose by charging, to be honest although they state that you should have a full battery when you do upgrade (and I wouldn't recomend not taking their advice) i didn't use a lot during the update and reckon it would've completed the update with a half full charged battery.
If the harms already done and having a go at the update again doesn't work then you haven't lost anything.
If it doesn't work your gunna have to speak to your service provider.
Sorry can't be of more help dude !
Posted by jagger2k
hey thanks for the help guys, i have sent the phone back to o2 for them to fix it, as it is only 2 months old so still plenty or warentee left, i will be selling my unlock cable with 1 credit and a normal data cable soon let me know if anybody is intrested and also if you are make me an offer.
Posted by BobaFett
@jagger what did u say in the service?
Posted by jagger2k
i just told them i was at college and was send my mate a text then the screen went white and the phone went dead.
Posted by marlonski
@jagger2k
Lets hope that they sort it !!
Posted by jagger2k
lol true, i got to say tho this site was partly to blame for my stupidity as i had no idea of what debranding was before i saw this site. but its a good site and now i know i will never try anything this stupid again for a while. lol, like a said isf anybody would like to by a credit and service cable, and a dta transfer cble make me an offer.
Posted by marlonski
Debranding....gutsy move dude
!! shame it didn't work !
This site will open your eyes to all things
and it's easy to want to do the same sort of things that have been successfully done by other members here.
We all learn from our mistakes, bet you wouldn't try and flash language and firmware at the same time again.....
don't let it put you off. All you can do is read plenty to make sure your happy before attempting anything else. This is where this site and others come into their own.
A big plus to come out of this is that if someone else reads this thread prior to doing an o2 debranding they 'won't' be selecting both options at the same time either, and you will have saved them a lot of hassle by discussing this here. Now thats a good thing !
Posted by jagger2k
like i said i have a service cable and total server credit up for sale, i will get it unlocked if they still have it locked by a shop.
Posted by contribute100
Please enlighten the source of the picture? from which software application? is it from some 3rd party upgrading software
Posted by marlonski
Good question !
I wouldn't mind knowing as well.
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Posted by jagger2k
like i said before the software is the total multi server cliant, the same software every other person uses to debrand their sony ericsson.
Posted by lor
Yeah, next time gotta ask someone who's actually done it before to get more information. I don't even dare update my phone without getting confirmation from someone's that done it before
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Posted by nyy26012
Sadly, I have the same problem. Tried to flash the firmware and the language at the same time. Got the Windows dreaded blue screen, the process stopped, and now the phone DOESN'T POWER ON!!!
Needless to say, I'm a little freaked out that I ruined this brand new phone. After reading jagger's posting and replies, i still cannot see a way to repair this problem. I read about clicking on the repair tab in multiserver, but there is no repair tab in v1.45 and i can't seem to find any earlier versions...
Can anyone please help?!?!?!?!?
Thx...
Posted by nyy26012
oh, and i called the SE Customer Service in the US and they said that because the phone was purchased in Europe that they wouldn't be able to fix it at the one SE Service Center in the States (about 600 miles from my house)
So there has to be a way for me to repair the firmware myself using Total Multiserver, right??
Posted by nyy26012
oh, and i called the SE Customer Service in the US and they said that because the phone was purchased in Europe that they wouldn't be able to fix it at the one SE Service Center in the States (about 600 miles from my house)
So there has to be a way for me to repair the firmware myself using Total Multiserver, right??
Posted by nyy26012
Anyone??????????
Plz help!!!
Posted by gbrooks3
not sure if you can repair phones with multi server. Your phone probably needs a total rebuild of its GDFS area. DIV and the lasers setool can do this (terminator dongle needed - cheap) and of course the more expensive solutions.
Posted by nyy26012
Thx! but hmm... not sure what all that is. multi server has a "write GDFS to the phone" option but i don't know where to find this file. thoughts? i have a SE F500i, i'm not sure if i mentioned that before...
Posted by marlonski
Can you speak to
and ask whether they think it's possible to fix yourself ?
They maybe able to give you some tips as to the best way to sort it ?
Posted by jagger2k
i thought i shold let you know i have got my phone back and it has the latest firmware which has the search facility, it is still locked on o2 and has the normal branding.
Posted by jagger2k
also i relised when my cable was not working, make sure your battery is FULLY charged, mine was about half and my phone cocked up, now i charged it fully and hay presto i can use any network.
Posted by marlonski
@jagger2k
Glad to hear that your phones now sorted
!!