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A[L]C
Joined: Jul 25, 2006
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Hi all,
Got a 3g K800i which was debranded using wotan server. has been working fine for about 4 months. Today I switched the phone off to get the number from the back of the sim for the 3g music store. Put the battery back in and tried switching it on, but no response at all. Tried another battery, no response. Tried plugging in to pc via supplied usb cable, no response. Removed battery for 30 minutes, plugged back in, no response.
Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
The phone was purchased from phones for u, but im guessing as it was debranded, there's no warranty now? Is that right? Any ideas? Please help!!! |
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jcwhite_uk
Joined: Feb 18, 2004
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From: Dorset, UK Phone:Xperia Z1
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It is a common problem. I have had the same problem and had to take it to be replaced. Flashing using wotan might do it but am not sure. By debranding it you have voided the warrenty.
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A[L]C
Joined: Jul 25, 2006
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Balls!
The pc wont detect the phone so wotan wont work will it? |
jcwhite_uk
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From: Dorset, UK Phone:Xperia Z1
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Good point. Looks like you will have to pay to get it repaired.
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A[L]C
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Any idea how much we're looking at? |
jcwhite_uk
Joined: Feb 18, 2004
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From: Dorset, UK Phone:Xperia Z1
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I think it is just a case me them flashing new software pm i doubt it will be too much
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A[L]C
Joined: Jul 25, 2006
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Would it be best to take it to phones 4 u, 3g or should I contact sony? |
jcwhite_uk
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From: Dorset, UK Phone:Xperia Z1
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The last place to take it is to Phones4U. I would suggest phoning Sony Ericsson UK and getting them to sort it. Supply a proof of purchase as they might not notice you have debranded it and do it under warrenty, but dont count on it. |
A[L]C
Joined: Jul 25, 2006
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ok some progress. Wotan is picking up the phone as in it says phone detected, but seems to crash after that. |
Dogmann
Joined: Jan 29, 2006
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From: London England
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Hi all,
I would say takeing it to a SE service centre would be your best bet also i don't see how they could tell you debranded it as if it won't turn on that just doesn't seem possible. They will obviously re flash it but it will be back to the branded version of software according to the CDA and IMEI numbers unless of course it is dead and not able to be saved in which case you may end up with either a new or refurb unit.
Marc
Blackberry Bold, V4.6.0.214, 8GB SDHC, Pin2553F455
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A[L]C
Joined: Jul 25, 2006
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Cool, ive emailed SE.
Tried using the SE update program, but it says phone detection failed. Seems to recognise a phone is plugged in when connecting it though |
A[L]C
Joined: Jul 25, 2006
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Ok wotan server has picked up the phone...
Does this look right?
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jor1ge
Joined: May 28, 2002
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From: Greece
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Did you buy credit for using wotanserver? |
A[L]C
Joined: Jul 25, 2006
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not at the time i hadnt. I have now, but the phones not being detected any more 
Have rebooted the pc |
goldenface
Joined: Dec 17, 2003
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From: Liverpool City Centre
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Send it back to Phones4U.
I took an updated S700i back there after it wouldn't switch on and they didn't ask for the warranty as they had the purchase date/info on their database, so they will probably repair it for you under their own guarantee.
Give it a try 
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Posted: 2006-11-15 12:58
