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Sony Ericsson C905 Hardware & Software Issues |
EddieAdams
Joined: Nov 12, 2007
Posts: 251
From: L.I., New York
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Just had my first issue with my c905. Was using the WiFi when it suddenly went to a black screen. Turned it on and off but was unable to get a signal at all. Removed the battery and the same thing. When I got home I hooked it up to charge in the meantime and it did not recognize the battery. Had to use SEUS to get it working properly again. It wasn't awful but it is annoying having to download all my APPS and favorites and such again. This is the first issue I've had.
The only other gripe I have is that the "up" on the D-pad is stiff but I just figure it is because that is the least used direction. Perhaps there is something wrong? Other than that I love the phone. |
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EddieAdams
Joined: Nov 12, 2007
Posts: 251
From: L.I., New York
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On 2009-04-02 19:14:49, Brightspark wrote:
On 2009-04-02 14:54:36, angryman wrote:
For Gods Sake!!!!
Have Sony Ericsson acknowledged and fixed the issues associated with this phone?
My 1st C905 had the Dpad stiffen up after 1 month and my second one is having the same bloody issue!
How difficult is it for SE to make a reliable Dpad?
I'm ready to bin this pos and get something more reliable, especially if SE have not provided a redesign for the bloody dpad.
I really dont have the patience to be taking my phone in for repair every coupld of weeks.
[ This Message was edited by: angryman on 2009-04-02 13:55 ]
sony ericsson are not in the business of making reliable or quality phones, and never have been.
there is only one way to improve the state of sony ericsson's notorious unreliablility, and that is to not buy their phones.
Up until the release of the k850 SE built VERY reliable phones and seem to be getting back on that same path. Do you really get off TROLLING cell phone forums?
Hello, Exactly!-Eddie Adams a.k.a. Dirk Diggler a.k.a. Brock Landers. Boogie Nights. |
smh
Joined: Dec 09, 2003
Posts: 95
From: Preston, UK
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After reading this thread I thought I would share my issues with you as they are very similar to others.
I'm on Orange in the UK and have had a C905 (silver) since early November, currently I'm using my 3rd model having had the first two replaced due to faults.
1st - Ear piece bust.
2nd - No.4 button on keypad stiffened up so much was very difficult to press.
3rd - Is now going faulty with the DPad down arrow going stiff which will inevitably deteriorate over the coming days/weeks.
I can almost guarantee I'll be on the phone to Orange again within the coming weeks asking for a replacement. For the record Orange couldn't have provided better service getting a replacement to me each time within 24hours.
Bar the faults I'm content with the C905 but I get the feeling if I get a 4th replacement this will no doubt bust within time. Does anyone know if Orange has a policy whereby you can request an alternative phone if there are continuous faults with a particular phone?
[ This Message was edited by: smh on 2009-04-10 16:10 ] |
mistamatrix
Joined: Nov 21, 2008
Posts: 138
From: Bristol
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Orange Rep told me that after 5 replacements they will try and talk me into getting an alternative phone. I told them they could just try and get me a working c905 as it's the handset I want. No other touches it.
Fortunately the 5th handset I got works great. It did develop a stiff downkey which I almost sent it to SE to fix (rather than bother Orange and get yet another f**ked c905) but was worried that they would f**k up some other part of it. Leaving it for a bit and using it normally seems to have fixed the stiffness and now, even though its not exactly as the up/left/right buttons it is a lot better than it was.
So don't lose faith, there are good handsets out there. I use mine daily for all its functions and it feels like it's gonna last. Don't even have the darned keypad scratches that the other 4 handsets I had developed within hours!
Anyway Orange told me the handset is covered for 24h replacement for 6 months (usually 28 days), so persist OR if you're semi happy with the handset then contact SE for an RMA form instead.
Also I should mention, I'd flashed 3 of the handsets I've sent back with DaVinci's generic firmware. Obviously the faults were hardware related but Orange have not mentioned it.
[ This Message was edited by: mistamatrix on 2009-04-10 19:00 ] k750i=>k810i=>c905=>c905=>c905=>c905=>c905 |
Bonovox
Joined: Apr 13, 2008
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I really thought SE had sorted out their quality control. Whats going on? Does anyone think this flagship phone is becoming the next K850i?
Phone?? What phone?? |
angryman
Joined: Aug 22, 2004
Posts: 143
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I wish Sony Ericsson had made a K800i with a 2.4 inch screen and the dpad on the c702.
The K800 is such a brilliant phone and even though my c905 is out for repairs the K800i is just such a pleasure to use that I dont really care.
2.5 years old and not a single spec of dust under the screen and all buttons working as like new. Down on the Dpad is a little unresponsive but manageable.
Please Sony Ericsson Fix your Quality Control issues by the time the Iduo is out.  |
gtr83
Joined: Sep 27, 2008
Posts: > 500
From: Indonesia
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Are you sure you have a d-pad on the K800?
@Bonovox
Brightspark, for instance. |
Bonovox
Joined: Apr 13, 2008
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I do miss my old K800i. Its reliable solid and with fantastic signal call quality.
Phone?? What phone?? |
gtr83
Joined: Sep 27, 2008
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From: Indonesia
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I wonder why SE won't make more phones like that, the cost shouldn't be that high. K800 has no metal parts on it right? |
Bonovox
Joined: Apr 13, 2008
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Yes the K800i has metal down the sides of the front part of the phone.
Phone?? What phone?? |
Brightspark
Joined: Aug 19, 2007
Posts: 326
From: UK
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On 2009-04-08 18:11:41, EddieAdams wrote:
On 2009-04-02 19:14:49, Brightspark wrote:
On 2009-04-02 14:54:36, angryman wrote:
For Gods Sake!!!!
Have Sony Ericsson acknowledged and fixed the issues associated with this phone?
My 1st C905 had the Dpad stiffen up after 1 month and my second one is having the same bloody issue!
How difficult is it for SE to make a reliable Dpad?
I'm ready to bin this pos and get something more reliable, especially if SE have not provided a redesign for the bloody dpad.
I really dont have the patience to be taking my phone in for repair every coupld of weeks.
[ This Message was edited by: angryman on 2009-04-02 13:55 ]
sony ericsson are not in the business of making reliable or quality phones, and never have been.
there is only one way to improve the state of sony ericsson's notorious unreliablility, and that is to not buy their phones.
Up until the release of the k850 SE built VERY reliable phones and seem to be getting back on that same path. Do you really get off TROLLING cell phone forums?
if you don't know what you're talking about, put a sock in it. that applies very much to you.
they are notorious for software glitches and flakey hardware, and have been since at least 2003
you can continue to keep your eyes firmly closed, but that's your problem to deal with.
[ This Message was edited by: Brightspark on 2009-04-11 00:01 ] |
gtr83
Joined: Sep 27, 2008
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From: Indonesia
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Well I'm not sure that they have been since 2003. More like 2007 I think. |
ACErash'
Joined: Dec 29, 2008
Posts: 20
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SMH>>
Can you tell me what were / is the production date of your second and third replacement C905s?
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Mistamatrix>>
Can you tell me what is the production date of your current C905? |
10123
Joined: May 29, 2008
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On 2009-04-10 20:08:00, Bonovox wrote:
I really thought SE had sorted out their quality control. Whats going on? Does anyone think this flagship phone is becoming the next K850i?
Probably because se had such a bad year that they are deperate to make a profit and regain there loss, so they are skimping on materials to make more money, obviously this hasn't worked. I read somehwere that 43% of all c905's have been returned in the UK  , and that these issues with build are only affecting C905's sold in the UK. So perhaps it isnt se but the factory they used. I suppose se has bad luck, as the UK is the worst place for them to have problems with there phones as se is extremely popular in the UK and when the c905 was released Se went to number 1 in the UK |
EddieAdams
Joined: Nov 12, 2007
Posts: 251
From: L.I., New York
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On 2009-04-11 00:52:13, Brightspark wrote:
On 2009-04-08 18:11:41, EddieAdams wrote:
On 2009-04-02 19:14:49, Brightspark wrote:
On 2009-04-02 14:54:36, angryman wrote:
For Gods Sake!!!!
Have Sony Ericsson acknowledged and fixed the issues associated with this phone?
My 1st C905 had the Dpad stiffen up after 1 month and my second one is having the same bloody issue!
How difficult is it for SE to make a reliable Dpad?
I'm ready to bin this pos and get something more reliable, especially if SE have not provided a redesign for the bloody dpad.
I really dont have the patience to be taking my phone in for repair every coupld of weeks.
[ This Message was edited by: angryman on 2009-04-02 13:55 ]
sony ericsson are not in the business of making reliable or quality phones, and never have been.
there is only one way to improve the state of sony ericsson's notorious unreliablility, and that is to not buy their phones.
Up until the release of the k850 SE built VERY reliable phones and seem to be getting back on that same path. Do you really get off TROLLING cell phone forums?
if you don't know what you're talking about, put a sock in it. that applies very much to you.
they are notorious for software glitches and flakey hardware, and have been since at least 2003
you can continue to keep your eyes firmly closed, but that's your problem to deal with.
[ This Message was edited by: Brightspark on 2009-04-11 00:01 ]
Or what tough guy? You're going to write harsh words at me?!?! "oooohhhhh I'm so scared of your E-thugging I'm going to turn off my moniter. "
You're TROLLING it's as simple as that... You lurk Esato and trash SE in hopes of getting a rise out of SE fans. Show me one positive post you've made about SE? If you have nothing good ever say about SE than what are you doing here? Oh yeah that's right,.....you're TROLLING.
Personally I could care less about what you have to say. I've had 2 perfectly working SE handsets as have several of my friends. I'm suppose to listen to what you have to say about it despite my actual/realworld experience? I think not. Get back to your social-life of trolling cell phone forums. |
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