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troublesam
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Hey guys...is it true that SE decided that K850 will be phase-out? Can anyone confirm this? |
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Supa_Fly
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On 2008-07-16 23:18:53, rabitootoo wrote:
same question. My bro just got a k850i. He wants to debrand it to a newer firmware. The interface is sooo slow at times!
Also, is the dev team (XS++) the only ones working on the ability of adding flash menu themes to the k850i's?
[ This Message was edited by: rabitootoo on 2008-07-16 22:29 ]
Hehe, funny why its taking the XS++ dev team so long to get theirs out of beta. I'll bet that ALL the A200 platform models emitt issues to flashing during testing that they've probably bricked a few expensive phones, and they're just fed up as we are with the K850i and others that have the BROD/Blue Screen or line of Death.
After 150 pages ago - me defending  and the K850i - I've finally had a reboot issue, yes the new multi-language firmware (from Davinci) R1F035. In the Media app, playing any Mp3/AAC track of your choice, while listening to the HPM-82's (with Silent Mode auto selected when inserted) and try pressing the Call button (not the END) and give it 2seconds ... screen goes blank. You get a quick vibrate and BAM - powered off phone. 1 time it rebooted on its own, the other two incidences it didn't. I have an 8GB M2 as well. I store Themes on the M2 - NEVER had a problem with themes before on Rogers Wireless R1D firmware - and upon powering up the phone after issue above, my personal theme is not set.
Yeah although the W760i & the upcoming W895 (that slim candybar walkman with 5MP AF) REALLY appeal to my lively lifestyle ... I will highly doubt I'll be purchasing another phone for quite a while - including Xperia X1 - I detest Windows Mobile (all current versions)! This'll take me back to S60 - unless the rumors of SE making an S60 device become true.
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harry20larry
Joined: Feb 18, 2008
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I don't think i will not be buying an se phone for a long time, i just think the k850 was a rushed attempt at catching up with the competition, maybe to bide time to develop something else. Maybe to test run a brand new platform.
Whatever it was, I think the K850 is still a good phone, yer i've had one BROD and 10+ restarts, but this is good compared to other nokias i've had. People talk about the bad build quality, compare it to some of the phones with changable covers you've had, then say it was squeaky. You need to have some metal on the exterior to not have a squeaky phone.
The picture quality is not the best, but not bad either, it takes far better pictures than the nokia n82. Yer the auto lens cover is simply a show off piece as it has no fuction or purpose.
I think the k850 was simply a trial that will be the guide of what people want and not want for future SE phones (look at the radical design change between K800 --> K850 --> C902) but also think it was experiment to get their new phones right. THat is why I have full confidence in the c902
The K850 IS NOT A BAD PHONE. It is simply below our usual SE expectations, as I think the vast majority of this thread had k800's which were ground breaking phones. I don't think you should abondon them but simply give them another chance. |
Hobbes911
Joined: Jul 17, 2008
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Harry20Larry, how long have you had your k850i? I'm just curious what span of time you experienced your BROD and +10 resets.
I'm considering getting the k850i but. . .it seems like there are just so many complaints. .. Kinda frightened to make that investment in the phone if there are so many unaddressed issues.
Should I still buy the phone?. . . . |
enmoaured
Joined: Jul 13, 2008
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On 2008-06-16 04:11:27, SupermansZ24 wrote:
This is the k850i CDA list:
CDA102568/1 BALTIC GENERIC BALTIC
CDA102568/2 CENT_EUROPE GENERIC CENT_EUROPE
CDA102568/3 S_E_EUROPE GENERIC S_E_EUROPE
CDA102568/4 MEDITERR GENERIC MEDITERR
CDA102568/6 M_EAST_N_AFR GENERIC M_EAST_N_AFR
CDA102568/7 C_ASIA GENERIC C_ASIA
CDA102568/8 RUSSIA GENERIC RUSSIA
CDA102568/10 EUROPE_1 GENERIC EUROPE_1
CDA102568/11 EUROPE_2 GENERIC EUROPE_2
CDA102568/12 EUROPE_3 GENERIC EUROPE_3
CDA102568/13 EUROPE_4 GENERIC EUROPE_4
CDA102568/14 EUROPE_5 GENERIC EUROPE_5
CDA102568/101 APAC GENERIC APAC
CDA102568/109 M_EAST_N_AFR GENERIC M_EAST_N_AFR
CDA102568/110 S_ASIA_LEVAN GENERIC S_ASIA_LEVAN
CDA102677/1 HUTCH_1 3 Australia
CDA102677/2 HUTCH_1 3 United Kingdom
CDA102677/3 E_PLUS E-PLUS DE Germany
CDA102677/4 EUROPE_3 Generic Trade Belgium
CDA102677/5 TAIWAN Generic Trade Taiwan
CDA102677/6 FRANCE Generic Trade France
CDA102677/7 EUROPE_2 Generic Trade DE Germany
CDA102677/8 ORANGE_GEN Mobistar Belgium
CDA102677/9 EUROPE_2 O2 DE Germany
CDA102677/11 ORANGE_GEN ORANGE F France
CDA102677/12 ORANGE_CH Orange Switzerland
CDA102677/13 ORANGE_GEN Orange NL Netherlands
CDA102677/14 ORANGE_GEN Orange PL Poland
CDA102677/15 ORANGE_GEN Orange RO Romania
CDA102677/16 ORANGE_GEN Orange SK Slovak Republic
CDA102677/20 EUROPE_4 Telia Sweden
CDA102677/25 T_MOB_INT_A T-Mobile DE Germany
CDA102677/26 T_MOB_INT_A T-mobile United Kingdom
CDA102677/27 EUROPE_2 Virgin United Kingdom
CDA102677/36 ORANGE_GEN Orange United Kingdom
CDA102677/41 VFE_LIVE_2 Swisscom Switzerland
CDA102677/42 VFE_LIVE_2 Vodacom SA South Africa
CDA102677/43 VFE_LIVE_2 Vodafone Australia
CDA102677/44 VFE_LIVE_1 Vodafone GR Greece
CDA102677/50 VFE_LIVE_3 Vodafone Romania
CDA102677/51 VFE_LIVE_2 Vodafone United Kingdom
CDA102677/52 HUTCH_1 3 ITALIA Italy
CDA102677/53 EUROPE_5 Sunrise Switzerland
CDA102677/54 HUTCH_1 3 Ireland
CDA102677/55 EUROPE_3 Generic Trade NL Netherlands
CDA102677/56 T_MOB_INT_A T-Mobile NL Netherlands
CDA102677/57 THAI Generic Trade Thailand
CDA102677/58 EUROPE_2 O2 United Kingdom
CDA102677/60 MEDITERR TIM Greece
CDA102677/62 HUTCH_1 3 Sweden
CDA102677/63 VFE_LIVE_1 Telenor SE Sweden
CDA102677/64 HUTCH_2 3 Hong Kong
CDA102677/65 HUTCH_1 3 Denmark
CDA102677/66 VFE_LIVE_1 Vodafone PT Portugal
CDA102677/68 VFE_LIVE_2 Vodafone DE Germany
CDA102677/69 VFE_LIVE_2 F SFR France
CDA102677/70 VFE_LIVE_1 Vodafone NL Netherlands
CDA102677/71 VFE_LIVE_1 Proximus Belgium
CDA102677/74 HUTCH_1 3 Austria
CDA102677/75 EUROPE_4 Netcom Norway
CDA102677/76 C_ASIA Generic Trade TR Turkey
CDA102677/78 T_MOB_INT_A T-Mobile Austria
CDA102677/79 VFE_LIVE_3 HR VIP Croatia
CDA102677/80 EUROPE_4 Tele2 Norway
CDA102677/81 EUROPE_4 Sonofon Denmark
CDA102677/82 EUROPE_4 Telenor Mobil Norway
CDA102677/83 HONG_KONG Generic Trade Hong Kong
CDA102677/84 M_EAST_N_AFR Maroc Telecom Morocco
CDA102677/85 M_EAST_N_AFR Medi Telecom - Meditel Morocco
CDA102677/86 S_E_EUROPE MOBITEL Slovenia
CDA102677/87 EUROPE_2 Optus Australia
CDA102677/88 EUROPE_4 TDC mobil Denmark
CDA102677/89 EUROPE_2 Telstra Australia
CDA102677/90 T_MOB_INT_B T-Mobile H Hungary
CDA102677/91 VFE_LIVE_2 Vodafone NZ New Zealand
CDA102677/92 APAC Singtel Singapore
CDA102677/93 T_MOB_INT_B T-Mobile HR Croatia
CDA102677/94 EUROPE_3 KPN Mobile NL Netherlands
CDA102677/95 EUROPE_2 Generic Trade UK United Kingdom
CDA102677/96 VFE_LIVE_2 Vodafone United Kingdom
CDA102677/97 EUROPE_2 Generic Trade Australia
CDA102677/99 EUROPE_5 Generic Trade Italy
CDA102677/103 S_ASIA_LEVAN IL Orange Israel
CDA102677/105 RUSSIA Generic Trade Russia
CDA102677/106 CENT_EUROPE Era Poland
CDA102677/108 EUROPE_4 Telia Denmark
CDA102677/109 S_ASIA_LEVAN Generic Trade IN India
CDA102677/111 TAIWAN CHT Taiwan
CDA102677/113 EUROPE_4 Telenor SE Sweden
CDA102677/114 VFE_LIVE_2 Telsim Turkey
CDA102677/115 CENT_EUROPE H PANNON GSM Hungary
CDA102677/116 VFE_LIVE_2 F SFR France
CDA102677/117 RUSSIA Generic Trade Russia
CDA MY K850 not available in the list.
CDA IS original 102295/1.
WHY?
I never flash my phone
[ This Message was edited by: enmoaured on 2008-07-17 11:36 ] |
DreaMReapeR
Joined: May 21, 2008
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Any way to upload camdriver and font to k850 for free?Or i need to pay for program :?
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vortigern
Joined: Dec 10, 2007
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Should I still buy the phone?. . . .
no.
It's a nice design, poorly executed; like they were trying to do it on the cheap. |
sniper_supra
Joined: Feb 16, 2008
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I'm still sticking to SE.
No matter what.
I'm also planning to get C905. I think that one would be better - it has no ring nor lines around the lens.
I have high hopes on that unit.
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obentou
Joined: Sep 19, 2005
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lol.
I am not going to buy an SE phone until it is 5-6 months from its date of launch. That way I can make sure I won't run into any funky stuff with the phone and let others report on how good the phone is. |
Bryan84
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On 2008-07-17 16:30:04, sniper_supra wrote:
I'm still sticking to SE.
No matter what.
I'm also planning to get C905. I think that one would be better - it has no ring nor lines around the lens.
I have high hopes on that unit.
same here! C905 will be my next target after K850. I hope it doesn't disappoint! |
sniper_supra
Joined: Feb 16, 2008
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actually, even though it has been reviewed prior its release after 3 or 4 months, I still bought the unit.
My k850 is working almost perfectly fine, but reading some of the experiences of our fellow k850i users, I feel disheartened and a bit urged to discontinue using this unit, albeit its good condition.
Maybe ignorance really is bliss after all...
But still I'm on SE's side. I still prefer SE's user interface even though SE seems to be falling apart.
I'm accustomed to it. |
Hobbes911
Joined: Jul 17, 2008
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snipersupra, where are you from? I'm trying to figure out if the less buggy / more buggy k850i's are typically found in certain areas. (as was suggested by Hiron on the following thread):
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=170649 |
sniper_supra
Joined: Feb 16, 2008
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I'm from the Philippines. But some of my folks here are having problems that I don't experience.
Maybe the difference took place when I took my phone on an SE service center and they completely flashed my phone (a la brand new unit)
@plankgatan
The "skaterboi" pic was amazing!
I recommend you join the World View 2008 contest.
I will be joining the shooting contest as well. |
Togan
Joined: Jan 16, 2008
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i agree with the above post that this phone was a rushed phone to compete, but i wont be buying a se phone for a while..the k850 is very bulky too, im used to razr2 v9 now |
sniper_supra
Joined: Feb 16, 2008
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I'd still prefer an SE model than Motorola.
Motorola phones have some weird designs, IMHO |
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Posted: 2008-07-17 05:19
K750|Z500|Z520|K700|K790i|K850i, :Ericsson: T18z|T28World|T36m x3|T68m (Ericsson, not the rebranded 
