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darrengf
Joined: Dec 21, 2003
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Ok my next question.
If any one has had there software updated at a local repair center and the phone has been updated to the latest revision, Has the EROM also been updated to the latest revision too?
Is this why SE are delaying the release of the update?
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sapporobaby
Joined: Sep 14, 2003
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On 2006-09-25 18:47:19, blunden wrote:
Will EROM be updated through SEUS when the update is released? If not, will I have to pay for it? I got my phone very early so I'm pretty sure it will need updating.
EDIT: I just saw that I had EROM R3A011 so I guess I need to update it.
[ This Message was edited by: blunden on 2006-09-25 17:55 ]
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What is EROM?
*edited on a Mac of course. Mac: There is no substitute*
N82(YES), iPhone 3G, Shure es530, Nikon D300, more stuff. No more SE stuff, why am I still here? |
Cupidon
Joined: Sep 03, 2006
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Yes, you should update your EROM but be careful to have 2 log account(one for your EROM and one for the RED001).If you update just your EROM your phone won`t get started.I`m in this situation but I can`t buy account from wotan because I`m from Romania and they don`t validate cards from here.If you want to help me I`ll pay double for 1 log account. |
vacheron
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WTF is EROM ? |
Psycho Dave
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What is EROM?
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It cant be an Erasable Read Only Memory since it has to be an EPROM to be able to program it. Well, I dont have any good idea.
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jadler
Joined: May 27, 2003
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On 2006-09-25 19:44:03, vacheron wrote:
WTF is EROM ?
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From wotanforum:
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ROM = Read Only Memory (contains "CPU firmware" that can't be overwritten)
EROM = Extended ROM (can be overwritten, contains primary certificate).
FW = Firmware (contains primary or secondary certificate).
FS = File System (contains user data, pictures, sounds, etc).
GDFS = Global Data Flash Storage (contains IMEI, calibration data, etc).
SEMC = Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
is this enough info?
Regards Wotanserver(support)
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Also note that you have to remove battery and put it back before upgrading EROM (written by Wotanserver(support) in other thread):
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When you are asked to disconnect phone and connect again with 2 and 5 keys pressed you MUST remove battery, insert again and after this attach phone with keys 2 and 5 pressed ;D. Thats it.
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when you get message about old erom, take out battery , put it back, press start and on the phone hold 2+5 and put usb cable inside...and your erom will be upgraded....
Regards Wotanserver(support)
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He (?) also wrote later in same thread:
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It is MUCH better to upgrate EROM to R3A016 and SW to R1ED001 because if you not do this you can get "CAN'T POWER ON" symptom on K800/K790/K610/V630 phone and only solution will be repairing by service cable...
and YES EROM can be upgraded by DCU-60 cable (original cable that was in the box with phone)
Regards Wotanserver(support)
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I am still not 100 % sure about what EROM is exactly, but this is the information I could find.
So, if you want to upgrade the EROM, make sure that you have two credits, flash the phone after upgrading the EROM. When you get message about upgrading EROM and you disconnect the phone, remove the battery and put it back, then press and hold keys 2 and 5 (on the phone) while connecting to USB. This upgrade is very quick.
There is also a new Wotan client available:
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WotanServer.com Client 0.9.920 [20060923]
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* All DB2020 loaders updated
* FTP routine improved
* "Increase size of SMS storage" function removed - not all firmwares support it
* "Don't flash" checkbox removed
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aremaboy
Joined: Nov 27, 2004
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From: Malang, Indonesia
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EROM? (Sigh) That's why, SEUS is dizzy with its K800i f/w! There will be thousands dead phones as this R1DE001 hits this 'lower' EROM version. Mine is also 11 not 16. Even W810 has got its new f/w..and K800i? (sigh). May be we need a new SEUS client to upgrade this EROM.. |
Cupidon
Joined: Sep 03, 2006
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Nobody wants to help me.Pls help me to buy 1 log account on wotan server because my phone is dead and cannot be started .I will pay you for your help.7 euro is not so much to help somebody who really needs help;PLEASE try to understand.(I don`t have SE service in my town and this is the only hope)
(read up if don`t understand what im talking about)
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darrengf
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On 2006-09-25 22:16:49, Cupidon wrote:
Nobody wants to help me.Pls help me to buy 1 log account on wotan server because my phone is dead and cannot be started .I will pay you for your help.7 euro is not so much to help somebody who really needs help;PLEASE try to understand.(I don`t have SE service in my town and this is the only hope)
(read up if don`t understand what im talking about)
[ This Message was edited by: Cupidon on 2006-09-25 21:20 ]
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If you PM Me I will sort you out a credit.
I must be mad, but im of on my holls so im feeling happy.  |
obentou
Joined: Sep 19, 2005
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Now I see the reason for the delay of the new F/W. Seems my "EROM" is also version R3A011. Perhaps I'll pay Wotan 2 credits to just get my phone to R1ED for the heck of it. |
darrengf
Joined: Dec 21, 2003
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well let me know how you get on.
i havnt done it yet.
Guys and Gals.
Has any one else had the phone back from CPW / SE after bein updated and if you have what was the erom they put on ?
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obentou
Joined: Sep 19, 2005
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Anyway, another question.
Has anyone with R1ED experienced the call timer bug still? Or has this been fixed? In more detail, the call timer in the service menu runs faster than the regular menu's stats... please let us all know if this has been fixed. |
Paul_s
Joined: Jun 27, 2006
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I read that some people (AngelofDeath in particular) have successfully flashed their phone to solve the not turning on problem..
I have a *similar*, although slightly different problem with my k800i. Before, it did the whole not turning on and red light flashing thing, but a charge overnight cured that. My problem now is that when I plug the charger in, or try to turn it on, the screen just stays white for a few minutes, then turns off. Once or twice, I've been able to see a garbled switch-on screen (with no backlight), but when I choose phone mode, it goes white again.
Is it worth me paying for the credits to reflash, do you think this will solve the problem? Or should I just take the phone back and get them to give me a new one...? |
darrengf
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On 2006-09-26 00:44:24, Paul_s wrote:
I read that some people (AngelofDeath in particular) have successfully flashed their phone to solve the not turning on problem..
I have a *similar*, although slightly different problem with my k800i. Before, it did the whole not turning on and red light flashing thing, but a charge overnight cured that. My problem now is that when I plug the charger in, or try to turn it on, the screen just stays white for a few minutes, then turns off. Once or twice, I've been able to see a garbled switch-on screen (with no backlight), but when I choose phone mode, it goes white again.
Is it worth me paying for the credits to reflash, do you think this will solve the problem? Or should I just take the phone back and get them to give me a new one...?
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Regarding The above.
This is a common fault with firmware R1BC001 and the latest firmware does resolve this issue.
I hope this helps |
darrengf
Joined: Dec 21, 2003
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Well i plucked up enough Courage and reflashed my phone using wotan server.
I purchased 2 credits and did the erom first and then the rest of the phone.
I was total bricking my self sh*tless.
However it did work. As you can see from the pic. (The pic was taken from my other K800i that is waiting to be updated but one phone at a time).
Any way. Its all done now and i can go to sleep.
Any questions please ask, I will always try to help.
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