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W900i - Screen Freeze, Help Needed |
BlueRayman
Joined: Apr 24, 2006
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Hi all
I just (5 days ago) got my W900i the other night I was coping files over from my Pc to the phone (2gb card actually), anyway my PC crashed and when I checked my phone afterthe screen appears to have frozen.
When i turn the phone on a get a solid white screen for a few seconds then . get a screen which shows my background, a no signal image and the battery indicater. Then just below there it says "Select"(on the left) and "Info"(on the right).
Sometimes It seems I can get access to the walkman(which will open on screen) and cycle through the different options althought the only thing that changes is the "select" and "info" buttons.
I've emailed sony ericsson for help but only been given a case number no fix as of yet, so any real help would be great, thanx..
---BlueRayman
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bl3ach
Joined: Apr 16, 2006
Posts: 248
From: I came from my mum's stomach!
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haha same as my phone
1. off to the service centre
2. if the phone is not screwed up already try updating the firmware!
3. throw it in the bin and get a new one 
cheers,
~Bleach
[ This Message was edited by: bl3ach on 2006-04-24 12:37 ] |
BlueRayman
Joined: Apr 24, 2006
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LOL
I thought as much. Last time i connect a phone to my PC. Why the hell didn't they have an option on the cd to reinstall the phones software and setting, u'd think that would make their lives easier.
You ring them up,
Tec Guy: "Hello Mr Customer how can I help?"
Customer:" Well my phones completely frozen"
Tec Guy: "Oh not a problem sir. Just connected it to a computer
and run the file called Factory Reset. That should do the job"
Customer: "Well what a great idea that was, to put a factory reset on the software CD makes life alot eaiser... Thank, Bye"
Its a crazy dream I know. But one day there maybe a company with the common sense to make everybodies lives slightly more hassle free.
[ This Message was edited by: BlueRayman on 2006-04-24 23:00 ] |
BlueRayman
Joined: Apr 24, 2006
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Well I called Vodafone and they were fairly cool, althought it could take upto 2 weeks to get a replacement!!!... Well that will teach me to follwo the instructions won't it |
scotsboyuk
Joined: Jun 02, 2003
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@BlueRayMan
Initially I thought this problem had occurered when your computer crashed and then had righted itself, but it seems to be the case that your handset still isn't functioning properly.
Beyond the advice given to speak with the service centre chaps you might also like to consider flashing the handset yourself. It's relatively easy to do, but of course you will void your warranty. The advantages are that you can do it in less than an hour from the comfort of your own home and the firmware you flash it with will be the generic SE firmware so you will get rid of the Vodafone branding. Of course if you like the branded firmware this might not be the best option for you.
For a guide to flashing a W900 using DaVinci click here.
"I may be drunk my dear woman, but in the morning I will be sober, and you will still be ugly." WSC |
BlueRayman
Joined: Apr 24, 2006
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I think this time round I'll send it back with it been less than a week old, but next time it stuffs up (yes I'm well aware it will) i'll deal with it myself.
Thanx for the link well handy stuff |
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Posted: 2006-04-24 13:17
