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shadwellal
Joined: Sep 19, 2004
Posts: 14
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I'm due for an upgrade and would like a C902 - the problem is I know from posts elsewhere (the FIAT forum) that the latest firmware is not compatible with the bluetooth system in my car, so I would need to "downgrade " to R3CA038 which is apparently compatible using DaVinci or Wotanserver. I have three questions please:
1) Is it always possible to revert to previous firmware - someone suggested that if the phone has a new EPROM it may not be possible to revert to R3CA038?
2) I can't find an o2 version of R3CA038 on DaVinci or Wotanserver. DaVinci has an o2 version of R3CA033, or Wotanserver has a generic Western Europe version of R3CA038. Presumably the Western Europe one is the one to go for?
3 If I install this, but then need to return the phone under Warranty can I get the O2 branded version back (perhaps by flashing with the o2 R3CA033 from DaVinci then using SEUS? |
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Pop Lover
Joined: Jun 15, 2007
Posts: > 500
From: Amman, Jordan
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Waiting for the new frimware for C-Asia middle east
thanks okti.... |
augie7107
Joined: Dec 10, 2008
Posts: 32
From: USA
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On 2009-02-08 21:13:00, shadwellal wrote:
I'm due for an upgrade and would like a C902 - the problem is I know from posts elsewhere (the FIAT forum) that the latest firmware is not compatible with the bluetooth system in my car, so I would need to "downgrade " to R3CA038 which is apparently compatible using DaVinci or Wotanserver. I have three questions please:
1) Is it always possible to revert to previous firmware - someone suggested that if the phone has a new EPROM it may not be possible to revert to R3CA038?
2) I can't find an o2 version of R3CA038 on DaVinci or Wotanserver. DaVinci has an o2 version of R3CA033, or Wotanserver has a generic Western Europe version of R3CA038. Presumably the Western Europe one is the one to go for?
3 If I install this, but then need to return the phone under Warranty can I get the O2 branded version back (perhaps by flashing with the o2 R3CA033 from DaVinci then using SEUS?
1 It is possible to revert to old firmware if erom hasn't been updated. I do not believe your erom will be changed via a flash from Wotan or Davinci on the DB3050 platform.
2 I can't suggest which firmware custpack you desire based on the above question. If you want O2 branding to remain on the phone then you need a O2 custpack. If you want to remove O2 branding, then you can choose western europe generic.
3 The warranty will be voided if you use third party flashing service
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augie7107
Joined: Dec 10, 2008
Posts: 32
From: USA
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Maybe this isn't the correct place to list this comment but I thought I should make people in the USA and Canada aware of this. I was hoping to upgrade a SE C902 and therefore picked this thread. Kulanlendi has instituted the lovely business practice of allowing US and Canadian citizens the ability to pay for credits and then informing us that they do not accept us as customers because of too many "Paypal cheaters". Isn't that nice? You would think if they were in any way reputable they would state this fact on their homepage instead of accepting funds and requiring you to file a dispute with Paypal. I'll let them keep the $10 US in hope they buy some integritywith it. I suggest we take our business to more "open minded" enterprises. Sorry for the rant, but I deem this totally unacceptable. |
0kti
Joined: Dec 24, 2006
Posts: 290
From: Poland
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On 2009-02-16 20:06:02, augie7107 wrote:
Maybe this isn't the correct place to list this comment but I thought I should make people in the USA and Canada aware of this. I was hoping to upgrade a SE C902 and therefore picked this thread. Kulanlendi has instituted the lovely business practice of allowing US and Canadian citizens the ability to pay for credits and then informing us that they do not accept us as customers because of too many "Paypal cheaters". Isn't that nice? You would think if they were in any way reputable they would state this fact on their homepage instead of accepting funds and requiring you to file a dispute with Paypal. I'll let them keep the $10 US in hope they buy some integritywith it. I suggest we take our business to more "open minded" enterprises. Sorry for the rant, but I deem this totally unacceptable.
reflash is for free with a2 uploader and you pay ??? thats funny 
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augie7107
Joined: Dec 10, 2008
Posts: 32
From: USA
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I don't trust myself with A2 uploader. I'm afraid to brick the phone. Plus, I can't seem to find R3DA031 files.
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b_xter
Joined: Feb 10, 2009
Posts: 12
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hey 0kti with the new firware out in o2 ireland does that mean you have to have your phone configured to the ireland firmware? coz im in australia and im wondering if i have to w8 for that firware update to get to america till i can update my phone? coz i dont wanna do some update for a dif country that then screws my phone up. |
0kti
Joined: Dec 24, 2006
Posts: 290
From: Poland
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new firmware is available on SEUS for Orange UK
R3EA036
cdf 1207-7433
Samsung Omnia 8GB + 8GB MicroSD |
augie7107
Joined: Dec 10, 2008
Posts: 32
From: USA
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What happened to Willmaster? |
tranced
Joined: Jan 19, 2006
Posts: > 500
From: Santo Domingo, wonDeRland
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I'd like to know as well. Seems he has no server for hosting those files.
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blerk
Joined: Jun 12, 2008
Posts: > 500
From: London, UK
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To get C902 R3EA037 put this is customize_upgrade.xml
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<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>
<customization>
<info>
<cda-number>1208-5931</cda-number>
</info>
</customization>
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Thanks to our German friends for sharing the info. It should be unbranded/generic. Western-Europe.
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augie7107
Joined: Dec 10, 2008
Posts: 32
From: USA
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Thanks blerk and thank you to our german friends.
I'm now running R3EA037.
Initial impressions are the thin font is back and the display seems considerably brighter.
Menu navigation is smooth with no pause.
We'll see if it remedies random shutdowns.
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0kti
Joined: Dec 24, 2006
Posts: 290
From: Poland
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R3EA037 also available on Central Europe
CDF 1201-0116
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b_xter
Joined: Feb 10, 2009
Posts: 12
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hey there. i know this will be a stupid question but anyways.
is firmware the same as software version on the c902?
like does the firmware get upgraded with SEUS? or do i have to update the firmware a different way. because i know that there is firmware version R3EA036 but my SEUS says my phone is already up to date even though the firmware is R3EA031
can any1 help?
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augie7107
Joined: Dec 10, 2008
Posts: 32
From: USA
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b xter
Firmware is the same as software version and there is no such thing as a stupid question. I learned all my modding capabilities from this forum and its members.
New firmware is released specific to certain regions. It contains languages for that region. This is why SEUS won't update your phone. They read your CDA number to determine which firmware is the latest for you area.
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Posted: 2009-02-08 21:13
jay0726 | 
