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K850 Firmware Overview |
JiSm
Joined: Nov 08, 2007
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From: New Zealand
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On 2007-11-05 02:40:00, jmcomms wrote:
Update: checked new phone with Bluetooth headset. No audio problems except for when it's connected to Bluetooth watch, where it still takes 9-10 seconds before the audio stops stuttering.
During this time, the phone is sending the (tiny amount of) text to watch to display. Of course, the W880i and T650i can do this without affecting the audio at all.
If you play music with the old-style file manager, it's instant (literally, no delay to play audio and no stuttering) but it doesn't show the text. Disable connection to watch and the new media player is fine.
So, what have they done in the code to make it so slow? It also corrupts some text too (it's not bold text on the watch screen either) as if it's not communicating properly.
This is an annoying bug that I bet SE haven't seen (I did mention it in my report though) as few people will have the Bluetooth watch. Ironic, as it's the first SE (like the W910i) that actually has a dedicated watch icon at the top of the screen!
Hey jmcomms,
I had this problem too. K850 with MBW-100 and bluetooth headset. all I did was disable powersave in my bluetooth options and it was all good. I dont suppose you get txt notification through to your watch do you? My caller ID is mint and music controls perfect but im buggered if I can get a txt notification on the watch. SE said "It should be working..?" - Thanks for your help SE. Any help anyone?
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dualist
Joined: Oct 12, 2005
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Replacement handset (unbranded on CPW O2) has just packed up with the same fault as the first one. Turned it on and it refused to boot - keypad lights up, screen comes on once, and then the keypad just powers on and off, indefinitely, every few seconds. (Incidentally this is the same behaviour it exhibits when you first plug in the charger when the phone is off, but repeated - I'm wondering if there's a clue there in somewhere as to what's causing it.)
This seems to be the most extreme kind of corruption people are experiencing. I like this phone overall - just a shame it's so prone to going wrong at the moment. Come on SE - get that firmware out!
Oh well, back to Carphone Warehouse it goes...  |
oojemeflip
Joined: Sep 19, 2005
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I've got an HBH-600 and a BT320s. When I use them to voice activate an out going call, the sound always transfers to the phone!
Has anyone else found this, or do I need to change a setting for outgoing calls? I've found an option for incoming!
regards, John |
LCARS-Expert
Joined: Aug 24, 2007
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From: Croatia
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There is information missing about this bug:
"On some phones, the volume keys do not respond, requiring a reboot to restore functionaility."
Volume keys stop functioning if you preview pictures while the music is playing. They do zoom in and out but volume changing is disabled and reboot is required. |
Duran
Joined: Aug 25, 2006
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so whens the firmware gonna be publicly available.... |
Sebby
Joined: Dec 12, 2004
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I think it's anyone's guess...
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dualist
Joined: Oct 12, 2005
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Further to my post above, I thought I would try flashing my corrupted, non-booting phone with the SEUS tonight in case the new firmware had been released.
You know when you install SEUS on a fresh PC and while holding down the "C" button as requested, it installs the flash device? Well I've just done this and after a few moments of installing flash drivers, the K850 actually turned on, in mass storage mode, and the PC started installing normal drivers for it too. It's still going as we speak.
At least I know my phone is alive, somehow. I'm going to persevere and see if there's some way to boot it up using this method. Watch this space... |
glorfingal
Joined: Jun 10, 2006
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From: Bristol,UK
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yet another "feature" of the K850i ... mine just decided to give me the
operation failed message. all i did was send a plain text message !!!
'cmon sony sort out the firmware - please ;-(
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darrengf
Joined: Dec 21, 2003
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@dualist Mine did the same as well.
The problem is not with the boot system of the phone but the software corrution on how the phone activates items when switched on. A Software rebuild will fix the fault, but thats not to say it wont happen again. |
darrengf
Joined: Dec 21, 2003
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Ok I have been doing some research regarding some of the issues regarding the K850i.
However some of the issues are not just related to the K850i.
The problem is also related to any JP-8 Phones
K850, V640, W910 and Z750.
All of the above phones share the same basic firmware with modifications to the specific phone.
Now the main issues are all relating to Java and how the phone handles and installs java.
The Information below is what i have been able to clarify and find so far.
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**The AMS (Application Management System) database file storing the information about all installed applications has or can be become corrupt. This results in non accessible applications and that it is not possible to install any new applications.
**The only solution to get the device working properly again is by reflashing the file system on the phone and get the latest software version. Please contact your service center for help.
**The affected software versions where this problem may occur are all versions prior to R1CA037. Please make sure you get R1CA037 or later flashed on your phone by the service center.
**There is an update coming really soon that addresses some frequently encountered problems
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Is the software version R1CA037 allready available for the public?
Currenty No
Also service centers currently dont have R1CA037 at present, there seems to be some confusion.
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Now If your phone already has version R1CA037, then you shouldnt encounter any problems with the phones java system at all.
For the rest of us that have R1CA029, At the moment its a waiting game, However we may find that the version that is released will be a more major firmware update?
However at present there is still no set date of the next general release for the following 4 phones.
Just found this which now may help people.
**Now the debranding has started for the K850i
v0.914006/UNI
SEMC A2 phones support added.
currently supported : flashing, gdfs read/write, scripting, userlock
RED,BROWN phone domains supported.
only DCU60 interface supported.
k850 r1ca029
k850 r1ca037
v640 r1ca029
v640 r1ca037
w910 r1ca029
w910 r1ca037
z750 r1ca029
z750 r1ca031
Now im strugling to locate the software to do this, and ive never done this my self using SE tool. As I use Wotan.
If i find any more out i will let you know.
[ This Message was edited by: darrengf on 2007-11-08 20:41 ] |
vacheron
Joined: Oct 29, 2005
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Hello , i baught K850i today and software version is R1BA030 and SEUS says , i have the latest version , but i just saw that there are two version after mine . Does anybody know why ? Thank you . |
darrengf
Joined: Dec 21, 2003
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On 2007-11-08 21:32:46, vacheron wrote:
Hello , i baught K850i today and software version is R1BA030 and SEUS says , i have the latest version , but i just saw that there are two version after mine . Does anybody know why ? Thank you .
Vacheron, This is what i have found regarding the version you have.
preproduction firmware is R1BA030
Firmware Versions of the following were all preproduction of the K850i
R1AB046
R1AB056
R1BA026
R1BA030
They were are released for various countries on 28.08.2007
[ This Message was edited by: darrengf on 2007-11-08 20:48 ] |
vacheron
Joined: Oct 29, 2005
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darrengf , thank you very much for info , mate . |
darrengf
Joined: Dec 21, 2003
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Any time.
You might be better taking the phone to a local service center and seeing if they upgrade the software for you? |
jazzyc
Joined: Sep 18, 2007
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I have this software version on my phone
1200-4400
R1CA029
070922
I think my phone has lots of bugs on it.
Is this a really old version?
Also when i try the update service it says there is no update available!
Mine is a 'sim free' version by the way. |
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Posted: 2007-11-08 11:37
