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K850 Firmware Overview |
Reathe
Joined: Dec 21, 2007
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New Vodafone firmware out today at least for my k850i(s), was not there yesterday (phone was still on 029 with no update showing). I should mention im in the UK I guess.
R1DA038
prg12004394_VODAFONE-SO R1DA038
Customisation: VFE-LIVE-A
*To find the software level (Option not there in my handset menus) key in the following: right, *, left, left, *, left, * (should open a new menu with 'stuff' on it)
Updated 2 of 3 phones OK but the 3rd one didn't get past 0% on the update and is now broken 
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SE freak
Joined: Nov 24, 2003
Posts: 101
From: Scotland (not the UK)
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The firmware I have just installed is R1DA038 and the voda icons are back |
obentou
Joined: Sep 19, 2005
Posts: 364
From: Toronto
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Oh hmm, new firmware update, that seems promising. Well, not if it's only for Vodafone.
And a correction to my earlier post, my battery was 07W45, my phone is actually made in December, 07W48.
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Duran
Joined: Aug 25, 2006
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From: Netherlands
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Nothing here yet:( |
JiSm
Joined: Nov 08, 2007
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From: New Zealand
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Its not on Orange (UK) yet... Samoa is more likely to get it before Orange tho.
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Krzysiecw
Joined: May 23, 2006
Posts: 218
From: Poland/UK
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i have a phone from week 47. And i didn`t noticed any problem with my phone. Maybe one thing ... creaky sound under the Sony Ericsson on LCD but only in the left top corner of it. Ryan could you tell us your produce date ?
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obentou
Joined: Sep 19, 2005
Posts: 364
From: Toronto
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I'd say there is quite a difference between the Green and Blue K850i... the blue one is made of smooth silver side plastic, while the green one uses some sort of matte black, which scratches so easily. If only the green wasn't built this way I'd be holding one right now - had to go with the Blue one so it wouldn't pick up scratches so easily! |
Ricky D
Joined: Feb 05, 2007
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From: UK (living in Beijing)
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Ooooooooooo.... new firmware. I'm excited. R1DA038. Not upgradable to that yet from my 1200-4400 R1CA037 over the air (not tried SEUS yet, I've not installed it on my new PC). I hope they've fixed the problems I've experienced in the past so I don't feel bad when I'm telling people the K850 is the daddy.
Just tried SEUS and nothing. New SEUS app lets you force re-flash your phone, even if it's 'up to date'. Useful feature for those who's firmware has become corrupt.
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Targett
Joined: Sep 27, 2005
Posts: 120
From: Sandy Beds
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Found something really annoying the other week whilst away jet setting accros the big pond...
To tun the phone onto flight mode or back tp phone mode you have to turn the phone off and back on again! (thus having to put all your pin numbers in again!!)
Surley SE can make it a shortcut option or in the profile options when you press the power button for a short push.
Sorry for rant but it was annoying having to tun off then on then off and on and off and on all the bloody time!!! |
Raaab
Joined: Nov 08, 2004
Posts: 172
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You can be pretty certain that 038 will be a VF only firmware to correct the problems with the handsets people have updated from the botched 037 update.
Believe it or not, the missus actually MISSED the VF icons, so i flashed hers to 038, and it now includes all the opertor specific icons and certificates and appears to be back to normal.
Personally, I'm not sure whether to update mine to 038, as in effect, they've debranded mine for free for the time being.... and VF live never works after it's been debranded anyway... |
Duran
Joined: Aug 25, 2006
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From: Netherlands
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Ye i think so too..the new firmware would probably be something like 045 |
alanjrobertson
Joined: Mar 07, 2004
Posts: 96
From: UK
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Woo! The master reset I've done after installing 037 seems to have done the trick and the Gmail app has now downloaded successfully and installed - and even better is now K850i compatible. It's great to have it working again, even just for the little features like turning numbers (even in +44(0)7... etc format) turned into clickable links.
One thing I've notcied on Google Maps though is that the 'my location' function doesn't seem to work on the K850i yet it does on the K800i! Will check out the Google discussion forums re this.
Now can't wait for newer f/w to hopefully fix all the other issues!
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obentou
Joined: Sep 19, 2005
Posts: 364
From: Toronto
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On 2007-12-22 11:27:02, Targett wrote:
Found something really annoying the other week whilst away jet setting accros the big pond...
To tun the phone onto flight mode or back tp phone mode you have to turn the phone off and back on again! (thus having to put all your pin numbers in again!!)
Surley SE can make it a shortcut option or in the profile options when you press the power button for a short push.
Sorry for rant but it was annoying having to tun off then on then off and on and off and on all the bloody time!!!
Yes this is unfortunate, but this option can only be found in phones that run off an operating system. Sony Ericsson A100/200 phones can only switch in between flight/normal operations by turning the phone off/on. Their Symbian phones can switch it on or off while the phone is running. |
darrengf
Joined: Dec 21, 2003
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R1DA038 does seem to be a new version of software for the K850i. From what i understand its not just a vf version, however it may not be released for the other networks as i understand that there isnt much of a difference with R1CA037 and R1DA038
As mentioned on hear, lots of people updated there VF branded phones to R1CA037 and the phones became like Generics (Icon all gone back to way SE did them), however as this is not in line with VF, the firmware was removed very quickly when they found out and a new firmware was placed on the net with in 24 hours.
** Who says SE dont read these forums  **
The newfirmware for the K850i is due in late Jan to early Feb 2008.
From what i beleive, the new firmware will resolve several major bugs, phone speed, camera issues and many more things.
If and when i find out more i will let you know.
Oh and i got a brand new phone in end from o2. w47 and the phone is amazingly different to all the other 4 i have had.
Build quality is much better, batter door fits perfect, touch keypad buttons are superb and you never have to duplicate by pressing again.
phone doesnt creak either.
So im hoping that this one lasts:-)
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Duran
Joined: Aug 25, 2006
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@darren
** Who says SE dont read these forums **
what do you mean by that?
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