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Flashed my T68m to T68i by....myself!! |
funks
Joined: Aug 28, 2002
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On 2002-11-30 02:03, av0135 wrote:
Funks, you're welcome for the mention, but it is actually av0135...and notwithstanding the constant assistance of virtualdynamix and gsmphonesource!
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VS6XFX
Joined: Oct 16, 2002
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From: CA, USA
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For those have Standby Problem after flashing with R5D007.
I have tried numerous way to upgrade to R5D007 and all the time, the phones resulted in LOW STANDBY TIME, about 55 hours.
Finally, I think I found a way to rectify this problem.
If you phone with FW R5D007 and have problem of LOW STANDBY.
1) Turn off BT and IR;
2) Down Grade to R2E006;
3) Make sure the BT and IR is turn off under R2E006;
4) Upgrade again to R5D007.
With this procedure, I managed to upgrade the following phones:
one T68m with HWR1B FWR2A
one T68mc with HWR1A FW???
one T68i with HWR4B FWR3B002
They all function well with BT and Normal Standby Time.
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Onslo
Joined: Nov 11, 2002
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Excellent,
Well done guys
I think it's very important that people follow the guidlines mentioned by av0135 in his post, even if in the past they have managed to use just one credit for an AVR/ARM flash and even if they have managed to flash from a PC over 500Mhz in speed. If you do follow these guidlines then you shouldn't get any problems, those that don't can expect otherwise.
I have downloaded both R5D007 file and am ready to try them out. I don't have any problems with my phone (flashed from sevenfires R5D source using Thai), but I do have one other to flash and would like to avoide problems, so this new source is a more promising error free flash.
Just one question....
Can somone clarify the difference between flashing from a Language as opposed to the 2 file AVR/ARM method?
As I understand it the AVR/ARM method is the more reliable, is this still the case or are there other cosiderations to take into account now?
Regards
Onslo
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mrj82
Joined: Sep 26, 2002
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From: Mississippi, USA
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@funks
Finally today when I went to pay my phone bill, btw I have to driver to another city for this (30 miles). I went to the office depot after leaving the t-mobile store. They had a Palm Tungsten T pda with built in bluetooth, so I paired it up with my phone on discoverable, and they found each other just fine, I sent buisness cards back and forth so my bluetooth is working like it should, no problems there. For the record, so you can add it to your list: T68m firmware R2B013 R4C hardware-R5D007 EU from SevenFire's site. No standy/bluetooth problems, or anything else. Also regarding the bluetooth problems, do you think it has anything to do with the customization MS/TAE? booth of mine are R4A now, they were R1B. Just a thought, accually it was my theroy from my last post that I never got around to posting. |
av0135
Joined: Sep 24, 2002
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kwan888...the sevenfire fw is what I had on my phone previously, with the Easter European language set...but I still went to my own R5D007 Euro set on a clean emma2 flashed dump...this is my opinion...
onslo...there are intrinsic differences in the two methods...however, with a stable (read slower) machines and stable solid internet connection, I will use the language method now...only because more than one person, in whom I trust, have chosen this method to use. It may be a cleaner flash to use the arm/avr method, but I do so much testing that I don't want to waste 2 credits when 1 will do.
Use the R5D007Euro dump that I gave to funks to post, it is clean...and just as soon I as can get a different language set, I will post it to funks as well for distribution.
Anyways, good luck. Funks...feeling any better? Can wait to hear that you've received the proper medication. Get well soon! |
samw5
Joined: Dec 01, 2002
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I know this gonne sound dumb but what are the differences between R5A020 and the latest firmware? I just got a T68m upgraded to T68i and after checking the firmware I noticed that it wasn't the latest. Just wondering if I should even bother with this.
Also, is the T68m upgraded to T68i supposed to have the same battery life as a true T68i? I only get about 280 hours of standby on the stock battery (BT, and IrDA off). I'm a little more used to my old T39 that lasted about 400 hours... I ordered a 1200mAh battery for the T68 hopefully this will do but I am still not completely sure about the differences between the upgraded T68m and T68i.
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Fxxynena
Joined: Dec 01, 2002
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From: NYC
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Hi can someone tell me what to do step by step so i can upgrade my ericsson t68 to t68i. Its on voicestream.....plzzzzzzzzzz.
U can email me if u want w the steps. thanks :o)
....I dont have it yet though. I bought a t68 off of eBay and it should get here tomorrow. Its not coming with an instruction manual either :o/
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mrj82
Joined: Sep 26, 2002
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From: Mississippi, USA
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@Fxxynena
Just start reading this topic from the beginning and you will get the idea, I'm sure you will have plenty of time to read it before you get everything you need to flash your phone. But do not attempt it if you aren't sure of what you are doing. |
Kook Deville
Joined: Nov 11, 2002
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mrj82
glad that u finally tested your bluetooth and found that it works !
T68M-R2B013 (fw) R4C (hw) flashed to T68i-R5D007 |
Onslo
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Thanks for the reply av0135
I think I will go for the AVR/ARM flash again, ensuring that I have two credits just in case.
I will let you know if I suffer any BT or Standby problems as a result, although I am not expecting any.
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Onslo
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Well, the server seems to be down as the client just sits at "Connecting to Server" when running the Just Testing feature. Although I can ping it.
I'll wait an hour and try again.
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av0135
Joined: Sep 24, 2002
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Onslo...just remember, and I think, notwithstanding the reading required (from the beginning of this thread), that I have boiled down the neatest set of steps for attempting to flash. Actually, these are more requirements than instructions:
1) Have 2 more credits than you think you will need. I have ran out of credits in the middle of the day, in West Coast, and it is middle of night in UK so I got stuck.
2) Be using 500mhz or slower pc.
3) Check serial port settings: 57,600 or 115,200 is fine.
4) Read this thread as much and as many times as possible.
5) Be using the latest fw revision posted by funks (hopefully I will be able to provide for different language sets soon) or sevenfire...although I would rather know the exact source of the fw if possible.
6) Perform MASTER RESET on phone before doing anything.
7) Turn off both IR and Bluetooth.
 Fully charge phone and remove sim card.
I think that's it...other than have another gsm phone on hand just in case, and, last but definitely NOT leasts, have lots of guts!!! Anyways, have fun with the new flash, just make sure that you've got the above caveats taken care of!!!
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Onslo
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Thanks,
I have already done one successful flash on my own personal phone. The flash I am trying to perform now is for a colleague (who understands the risks).
However, the server is still unavailable at the moment, so it'll have to wait.
Good pointers for those who are thinking of flashing though.....read everything and learn everything that av0135 mentions in his last post.
Regards
Onslo
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av0135
Joined: Sep 24, 2002
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onslo...prob with logosunlimited or uk server is pretty serious...it has been going on for more than 4 days now...that's why I had to go to gsmphonesource's server, through Adam. Listen, if you have to flash right away, I'd suggest that you contact gsmphonesource.com and get a credit there and go for it, it may be worth looking into..don't know when the Thai server is coming on line again.
Good luck, make sure of the master reset.... |
samw5
Joined: Dec 01, 2002
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Is the R5A020 much different from R5D? Should I upgrade it myself or have it someone do it, or just wait for a newer firmware (i.e mine doesn't seem to bad)?
Also is the battery life supposed to be better once a T68m has been upgraded to T68i? I still get around 290 hours standby which isn't as good as what I was used to with my T39.
Finally, what is the difference between a T68m upgraded and a T68i (besides the look)?
Thanks,
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