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Sony Ericsson W980 discussion |
Coolyazz
Joined: Oct 03, 2008
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Yes, the guy on the phone said to try and update. I was already running the latest firmware, but I updated again just to be sure. No luck. |
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chimpchimp
Joined: Sep 17, 2008
Posts: 2
From: Singapore
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wat firmware are u running on? |
ocean21
Joined: Nov 30, 2007
Posts: 217
From: Singapore
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Is there any new firmware? Mine is R3CA038. The only bug I know is the random reboot, not very often though, I just experienced it two or three times up to now.
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strizlow800
Joined: Aug 23, 2006
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From: Macedonia, Skopje
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Connect the phone to SEUS and check if there are upates available.
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SilveR.
Joined: May 03, 2002
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On 2008-10-04 06:31:00, ocean21 wrote:
Is there any new firmware? Mine is R3CA038. The only bug I know is the random reboot, not very often though, I just experienced it two or three times up to now.
Mine is R3CA038 too..
Works great.. No random reboot at all, after more than a month full use of the phone.. |
Coolyazz
Joined: Oct 03, 2008
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Hmmm. My firmware is version R3CA033. The update service says my firmware is the latest version, both over the network and via PC. I'm on O2 in the UK by the way.
Also, is there anyway to stop it defaulting to the walkman app when i close the phone? Very annoying. |
ocean21
Joined: Nov 30, 2007
Posts: 217
From: Singapore
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Is that really annoying? I find that the walkman application is very useful as I use my phone as my main music player.
Also can anyone share what equalizer that you use, mine is the manual one 
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Coolyazz
Joined: Oct 03, 2008
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Yeah you're right Ocean 21, although I would prefer the choice.
I also have to keep unlocking the keys to start or stop the music when the phone's in my pocket. I previously had the W810 that had a dedicated play/pause button on the side, which worked well in the pocket.
If anyone's side LED does start working after a firmware upgrade, let me know and I'll have a go again.
These are just minor gripes, I still love the phone! |
strizlow800
Joined: Aug 23, 2006
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From: Macedonia, Skopje
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On 2008-10-04 20:21:16, ocean21 wrote:
Is that really annoying? I find that the walkman application is very useful as I use my phone as my main music player.
Also can anyone share what equalizer that you use, mine is the manual one
I have always used my phones as primary MP3 players. And they showed themselves much better than most mp3 players I've seen. So it's worth owning one walkman phone. Atm I have P1 with W960's walkman installed on it, so if it counts like I'm using walkman, the walkman app I find it very useful. It has excellent options for playback management and many more.
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xamastrok
Joined: Sep 23, 2008
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On 2008-10-05 02:50:19, Coolyazz wrote:
I also have to keep unlocking the keys to start or stop the music when the phone's in my pocket. I previously had the W810 that had a dedicated play/pause button on the side, which worked well in the pocket.
Man, I've got exactly the same problem! There's just no 1-click way to stop the music player when the phone is locked (and it's always locked inside the pocket) !! I used to own a W800 too and I know how convenient that was.
But I love the phone too and I am very happy with the audio quality as well. All in all, w980 is a very enjoyable gadget! |
xamastrok
Joined: Sep 23, 2008
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By the way, is there some documentation by Sony Ericsson about the "Stereo Widening" feature?
In some recordings (mainly older ones) Stereo Widening helps produce a clearer, broader sound. I've noticed that in 60's or 70's recordings, but also in a recent Stereolab album!
In other recordings (mainly new ones) it weakens the bass and makes the sound a tiny bit duller.
So, I have to always try it out before I listen to an album for the first time.
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HornyNick
Joined: Mar 09, 2008
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I got one yesterday. It was made in week28 but already there is a newer firmware available! I d/l the newer f/w earlier this morning and now rhe phone seems to run slower.  Im on the Western Europe Generic f/w btw.
Is there a W890 firmware buds and overview thread yet? I had a quck look but could not find one.
Also, this side led that has been mentioned, is that the one next to the fastport connector? |
ocean21
Joined: Nov 30, 2007
Posts: 217
From: Singapore
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On 2008-10-08 11:07:10, HornyNick wrote:
Also, this side led that has been mentioned, is that the one next to the fastport connector?
Yes, it is. Up to now I never seen a real use of that First I think that it's a message / missed call indicator
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aasimtom
Joined: Jan 30, 2007
Posts: 165
From: United Kondom
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I did the update today. I am on O2 UK and the FW is now R3DA026.
NOTE: Stay away from the update if you have got Gigs of music on your phone.
Theoretically the update shouldn't affect music on the memory but sadly saying that my hours of hours of music have been deleted. My W950 update never did this. Go for the update and you loose the music and vice versa. This is not good and I am shocked.
It did fix the orientation bug in my phone which in my opinion could have been fixed with a master resit before the update. Silly me
There is no luck for the side LED thingy and for the outer display to be used as standby.
In short I don't see any point in release of this update instead it has given me a headache of transfering the same music all over again. sigh
Would keep on posting if I notice anything new after the update.
W980 X1 HBH DS220 ON Shure SE530
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sandy4464
Joined: Jun 24, 2006
Posts: 156
From: Leicester
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I'm just backing everything up now, as i'm also going to do the update, Western European Generic.
I also find it stupid that i have to re-upload all my data afterwards though. Best option would have been to split the internal memory, and only have the update program affect the 'Phone' side. Oh well, will see what difference this update will make.
My Phone Collection: Nokia 3510, SE Z600, SE W800i, SE W850i, Nokia 3550, Nokia 7373, Nokia N93i, SE S500i, SE K850i, iMate Jam, SE C702, SE W980, SE C905, Apple iPhone 16GB Black |
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Posted: 2008-10-04 02:02
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