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Sony Ericsson P990 discussion |
Zulan
Joined: Jun 03, 2003
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From: Sweden
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Isn't it time to ditch the x64? I've tried it and it sux. Anyway, use vmware server, a free software making a virtual computer on your computer. Install a x86 xp on it, map the usb port to the virtual computer and flash. Not sure I would dare, but there is a chance it will work. |
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BoyC
Joined: Oct 12, 2005
Posts: 87
From: Budapest, Hungary
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Hi guys, I just got my unit!
I have a problem to begin with already: the battery cover... it wont budge and i'm afraid i'll break it! Any hints on this? Two of us have already tried :D
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mykkk
Joined: Dec 22, 2004
Posts: 111
From: London, UK
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I had to force mine off...was really scared that it would break too... lucky it didn't. I can't get it to budge now! |
PeterKay
Joined: Jul 08, 2003
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Give the back cover some force, it can be done.
took me 5 minutes.
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BoyC
Joined: Oct 12, 2005
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From: Budapest, Hungary
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Lol now my hands hurt from trying :D
Weird because the guy in the shop did it quite easily when he put the battery in... But no sim card yet so all I can do is watch the demo
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qa12
Joined: Sep 08, 2005
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I have the same problem i cant open the battery cover,after 12 hours still trying. what to do?
PLZ HELP. THX |
mykkk
Joined: Dec 22, 2004
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From: London, UK
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You really have to push quite hard!!
don't worry, the battery cover is quite flexible and shouldn't break so easily. Just push down firmly on the top of the battery cover near the camera lens! |
BoyC
Joined: Oct 12, 2005
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From: Budapest, Hungary
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Well I pretty much tried everything short of standing on it, I guess i'll take it back to the shop and have someone show me how to do it :D
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SL33PYH34D
Joined: Sep 06, 2004
Posts: 486
From: Berkshire, UK
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There is definitely a knack to getting of the battery cover. First time I found it almost impossible now I can do it very quickly.
You need a fair amount of force, but the reason it is so stiff is simply because of that little rubber sticker SE has put there (due to the thinner BST-33) causing friction against the battery. The problem is in trying to push the battery cover off you invariably end up pushing down on it in the middle too therefore making that rubber sticker stick harder to the battery.
What I tend to do is to just move the battery cover down far enough so that I can get a fingernail or similar (maybe the edge of a credit card would work too) between the top of the battery cover and the phone casing on one side. You can then really easily just push it off from there - it literally just pops off from that point as very little force is needed.
I think the reason why it is so stiff is simply because of that little rubber sticker SE has put there (due to the thinner BST-33) causing friction against the battery. |
BoyC
Joined: Oct 12, 2005
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From: Budapest, Hungary
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Managed to get it off by hand in the end, but now i'm afraid to close it up again :D Thanx for all the advice!
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djsaad1
Joined: Nov 25, 2003
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i feel like the easiest way to do it is with the end of your palm. Just push down and slide it open with a little force. |
Dogmann
Joined: Jan 29, 2006
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From: London England
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Hi Zackc,
You need to see if anyone here can actually update their firmware on a Voda branded handset and if they can you will need a SE service centre as i doubt a Voda shop will be able to do it but i may be wrong.
Marc
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mykkk
Joined: Dec 22, 2004
Posts: 111
From: London, UK
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Can't update the vodafone ones at the moment. Latest firmware isn't released. I'm actually afraid that the later firmwares they release for the voda's will actually be branded versions..
I'm going to have to change the cda number on mine/debrand. |
zakc
Joined: Aug 28, 2006
Posts: 68
From: Exeter, UK
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Bum 
Well am ok with it as it is.
Would like to be able to listen to mp3's and use web browser, without it crashing on me though.
Yeah major bummer x64 windows, but aside from the lack of support software wise. I find it much faster than x86. No other windows will take advantage of the ram i have installed.
Have my eye on the new ultra portable vaio to buy next month. So won't have to wait for updates 2 long.
I wonder if my web and walk t-mobile sim will work in my voda p990?
Maybe after a little nap. |
jackdaniels
Joined: Jun 15, 2006
Posts: 101
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I stuck my w&w chip in and got the settings sent from the SE website and the net works fine. |
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