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Saka
Joined: Jan 21, 2004
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From: Sweden
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On 2005-07-12 23:21:45, seanflynn wrote:
How can you find out what Firmware you have on the k750i?
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By reading the first post in this thread. |
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NgBng
Joined: Jul 09, 2005
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Hey guys.
I have a k750i on Orange in the UK. I only got it a week or two ago, but I noticed that the firmware is reporting as the original R1A044 (EU_3) firmware.
I've been battling with the updater service for about an hour and a half now and I'm getting nowhere, fast!
Eventually I persuaded the software to install (why on why is it java?!) and it runs and detects my phone, but claims that the device is up-to-date. It offers the option to update anyway, which I say Yes to, it seems to then download the R1L firmware, then asks me to switch my phone off, wait, hold C and connect it again.
I do this and Windows prompts me to install a flash driver, which I cancel. the SE software says the update should start in 15 seconds, but it never does.
Anyone seen this before and have any ideas? |
AndiTails
Joined: Dec 22, 2003
Posts: 34
From: London, UK
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Well, to state the obvious, you need to install the Flash Driver 
Available on the SE Support site. |
NgBng
Joined: Jul 09, 2005
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Why would it need the Flash (ie onboard memory) driver to update the firmware? It's already forced me to install tons of crap I don't want, like the PC Suite 
I definitely have the Update Driver installed though, but I'm about to remove all the SE devices from Device Manager and see what happens.
Edit: I just realised that it may be installing a driver from the Windows Update service because when I tell it to use the .inf from the SE download it says the driver is not valid 
[ This Message was edited by: NgBng on 2005-07-13 11:02 ] |
darrengf
Joined: Dec 21, 2003
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You have to install all the software which comes with your phone onto you computer. This works with the update service.
You also have to have to update usb drivers ready to be able to do the update.
There is plenty of mentions in this thread regarding the update and how it needs to be done.
I have updated 2 k750i both on Orange with no problems at all.
The whole process took no longer than 10 mins when done.
The reason for the update drivers is that the phone uses a different mode in usb and these dont come with the disk. The software on the phone intialises the phone to do the update and stops to phone turning back on when you press the c button. This is the reason for this.
Hope this helps
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NgBng
Joined: Jul 09, 2005
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Yeah, I think it does help. I've given up on the Win2k box I was using, I forced the USB Flash driver onto it and it now crashes whenever I connect the phone. I'm trying again on a WinXP box with all the SE software installed. Thanks.
Edit: Well it still said my phone was up-to-date, but when I told it to go ahead anyway it downloaded the firmware and applied it successfully, so I now have R1L
Thanks guys
[ This Message was edited by: NgBng on 2005-07-13 12:34 ] |
nickil85
Joined: May 01, 2004
Posts: 15
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just received a new reaplcement vodafone silver K750i...noticed it now has R1L on it...and....NO MORE DRM REQUIRED!!! you can set mp3s as tones directly...good move voda |
O2 K750i
Joined: Jun 20, 2005
Posts: 169
From: England
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Just had a call from se to say the new software is available. I am on holiday so cant check. I am on r1l. |
beeb
Joined: Sep 27, 2004
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has anyone checked for an update to r1l?
can anyone confrim please?
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Phantasm4489
Joined: Feb 24, 2003
Posts: 128
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no sign of anything newer than r1l on uk seus |
jemo
Joined: Jan 02, 2004
Posts: 93
From: Belfast UK
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R1L is latest on SEUs UK , just to let everyone know, o2 have approved R1L now, just updated my branded k750i to R1L , lets just hope that they keep approving future firmwares to come
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superleeds27
Joined: Jun 04, 2004
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Where da Hell is R1N!!!!! |
rich_jtg
Joined: May 30, 2005
Posts: 9
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On SEtool.net like it says on the first page!
Wouldn't use it thoguh as it's full of bugs apparently. |
alex21008
Joined: Jul 05, 2005
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Hi all,
I also received the following today, in response to several emails I have sent them with regards to the video bitrate performance degredation. But guess what?, after using SEUS, it's still R1L002 with the totally naff video bitrate...
From: Sony Ericsson Call Center
Date: 07/13/05 11:46:37
To: alex.*******@world.com
Subject: Sony Ericsson Call Centre, Case : 410*****
Dear *********,
Thank you for contacting the Sony Ericsson Call Centre.
In regards to the imminent release of the K750i/D750i update service on the Sony Ericsson website, this is now available on the O2, Orange and non customised handsets at www.sonyericsson.com/support
Sony Ericsson Update Service will be available to Vodafone and T-Mobile networks at a later date.
If your handset is on the Vodafone or T-Mobile network, then please contact our Customer Contact Centre on 08705 237237 to find out how to send your phone away to a local repair centre.
Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us again for further help and support.
For more information on our products and services, please feel free to visit our website at www.sonyericsson.com
www.sonyericsson.com/fun
Register now for great content and fantastic Web and WAP Services.
Kind Regards,
Lindsay Clark
Sony Ericsson Call Centre
mailto:questions.gb@support.sonyericsson.com
http://www.sonyericsson.com
Subject: Phones
Product: K750i
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mattjones22
Joined: Jul 13, 2005
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hi everyone, ive been through all 81 pages of this thread and im still slightly confused about something! through this thread i learnt to upgrade my firmware to version R1J002 from the original firmware. now i understand that other companies (such as DiVinci) do 3rd party software but im not 100% happy about putting such firmware on my phone. i do understand that these things are tested and many people use them, but what can i say, im so untrusting! What is the most current version of the official firmware though? Do I have it already have it? and if there is a new one, does it make much difference compared to mine? I'm still having some issues regarding GPRS (im on O2 UK) but the original firmware was so damn awful i REALLY don't want to take a step backwards again.
Sorry if this is going over old infirmation already discussed, but after reading the thread im more confused than before!
regards
Matt
P.S. whats the cheapest anyone was picked up a 1Gb memory stick for? Im using a 512 and i need more!
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