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KopStar
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W910i Firmware Overview
Each firmware revision listed below contains the fixes listed against that revision plus the fixes of all the firmwares below that entry.
R1FA030
- Released on SEUS on 28/05/2008
Performance
- JBenchmark 3D LQ: 471
- JBenchmark 3D HQ: 466
- JBenchmark 2: 1122
- JBenchmark 1: 8025
Software versions:
EROM: 1200-4341
SEMCBOOT: R6A008
LCD: 200708310
Camera: 1.7
Videocall camera: 3.2
Content: PA25
Java: 8.2.1
Text: BO
Bug fixes
-  sound quality improved;
- Media Menu speed improved;
- Issue with Media menu wallpaper disappearing when rotated fixed;
Bugs
- Coming Soon
Intermittant / Non-working functionality
- Some reports of call log corruption;
R1EA033
- Released on SEUS on 20/02/2008
Performance
- JBenchmark 3D LQ: 397
- JBenchmark 3D HQ: 462
- JBenchmark 2: 1018
- JBenchmark 1: 6148
Software versions:
EROM: 1200-4341
SEMCBOOT: R6A012
LCD: 200708310
Camera: 1.7
Videocall camera: 3.1
Content: PA24
Java: 8.2
Text: BD
Bug fixes
- Coming Soon
Bugs
- Coming Soon
Intermittant / Non-working functionality
- Coming Soon
R1EA030
- Released on SEUS on 20/02/2008
Performance
- JBenchmark 3D LQ: 396
- JBenchmark 3D HQ: 425
- JBenchmark 2: 1042
- JBenchmark 1: 7140
Software versions:
EROM: 1200-4341
SEMCBOOT: R6A012
LCD: 200708310
Camera: 1.7
Videocall camera: 3.1
Content: PA24
Java: 8.2
Text: BB
Bug fixes
- Phone operation speed is much improved;
- Transitions in Pictures are now animated and much quicker;
- Media menu is much quicker and responsive;
- Accessing and updates from the memory card is faster;
- MP4 video and audio now remains in sync;
- manual EQ settings are retained;
- Wallpaper bug now fixed;
- No reported phone freezing or crashing;
- HSDPA now selectable in Connectivity > Mobile Networks > GSM/3G networks;
- Scrollbar in web browser now resembles Mac 'Aqua' theme;
Bugs
- Phone responsiveness diminishes when is played in the background;
- Theme changes back to default if the theme is not saved in memory card [M2];
- Auto reboot occurs when user uses the phone too intensively. [Eg. Pushing the phone processing power to the limits];
- Sleep mode clock bug still not fixed;
- Java applications that use an Internet connection no longer display the internet connection icon when connected.
- Folder quick search no longer works correctly in sub folders.
Intermittant / Non-working functionality
- Adding a theme that customises the Media Player causes the background to turn black if rotated into Landscape mode. This did not occur in previous firmwares.
R1DA038
- Released on SEUS (Branded phone only) on 26/12/2007
Bug fixes
- Still awaiting confirmation;
Intermittant / Non-working functionality
- Still awaiting confirmation;
R1CA039
- Released on SEUS (FOTA) on 01/12/2007
Bug fixes
- player does now retains EQ setting;
Intermittant / Non-working functionality
- *new* button on the top of the phone and menu shortcut may stop functioning;
- Random shutdowns;
- Images not able to be set as wallpaper;
R1CA029
- First release
Performance
- JBenchmark 3D LQ: 198
- JBenchmark 3D HQ: 112
- JBenchmark 2: 713
- JBenchmark 1: 4039
Software versions:
EROM: 1200-4341
SEMCBOOT: R6A008
LCD: 200708310
Camera: 1.6
Videocall camera: 3.1
Content: PA20
Java: 8.0
Text: AC
Update Service: CRH1069179 R3B019 2006-06-30 12:39
Bugs
- Phone calls cut out after 10 seconds;
- player does not retain EQ setting;
- Bluetooth stack freezes/does not work;
- Images set as Wallpaper lose quality drastically;
Intermittant / Non-working functionality
- Random shutdowns;
- Images not able to be set as wallpaper;
- Speaker crackle;
Accessing Firmware Information
To find out which firmware revision your phone currently has installed, select Menu > Settings > General > Update service > Software version. For more detailed software versioning information, perform the following:
>*<<*<*
Where < and > represents pushing the joystick left and right respectively.
Sony Ericsson Update Service
The firmware of most Sony Ericsson can be upgraded either over the air by selecting Settings / Update Service / Search for update or via the more traditional (and potentially cheaper) method of the Sony Ericsson Update Service. In order to use SEUS you will need to have internet access (preferably Broadband) and attach your phone to your PC via the supplied USB cable.
Note that the required firmware update drivers are present in the following directory after installing SEUS:
C:/Program Files/Sony Ericsson/Update Service/drivers
If you run into problems, you may wish to download and install Sun's Java Runtime Environment separately.
If the firmware update fails part way through, retry the SEUS. If the update consistently fails you will need to perform a Master Reset on your phone. It is likely that you will be required to perform a Reset All - a settings reset is unlikely to do the job. It is recommended to use a tool such as MyPhoneExplorer to create a backup of the data on your phone before performing a Master Reset. Note that you will still lose any games, themes or ringtones present in your phone's memory.
SEUS will currently install the following firmware revisions for UK phone brands:
W910i
Unbranded UK - Unknown
Vodafone - Unknown
Orange - Unknown
O2 - Unknown
3 - Unknown
Third Party Update Services
Third party firmware updates are available from DaVinci Team and TotalGSM. The use of third party solutions will theoretically void your warranty (although in practice the phone vendor is unlikely to notice) so should only be used in preference to SEUS for debranding purposes or updating a problematic phone locked out of SEUS by the service provider.
Other Sony Ericsson Firmware Overviews
W850 / W830
W810
K800 / K790
K750 / W800
K700 / K500
T610 / T630
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- The Joker
Current Phone:  W910i with 2GB M2 
[ This Message was edited by: KopStar on 2008-05-29 00:12 ] |
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KopStar
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Hey guys,
I have started a firmware overview for the W910i, as a lot of people seem to be having issues with the phone.
Please let me know of any bugs or issues that you encounter with the phone.
Also, if anyone can let me know the CDA of branded phones...
Thanks!
"Where does he get those wonderful toys?" - The Joker Current Phone:   W910i with 2GB M2  Get themes for your SE K850i and W910i @ http://fluiddynamic.co.uk! |
DP-77
Joined: Mar 22, 2002
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Games and applications, when says... Operation Failed.....
Phone restart bug.....
This is my 3rd W910i.... R1CA029
Waiting for a new Firmware.....
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frodolive
Joined: Mar 13, 2007
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Please, you've got firmware problems with? :
Branded phone Vodafone
Branded phone Orange
Branded phone Movistar
Branded phone with other companies
Free sim phone
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KopStar
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Actually there seems to be problems will all versions of the phone, even sim-free... at least in the UK anyways...
"Where does he get those wonderful toys?" - The Joker Current Phone: W910i with 2GB M2 Get themes for your SE K850i and W910i @ http://fluiddynamic.co.uk! |
DP-77
Joined: Mar 22, 2002
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Mine is Sim Free and i'm in the UK.
Oh and just got back from the CPW with my 4th handset, they suggested I get a replacement instead of waiting for a FW update.
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KopStar
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Just did a firmware check using FOTA on my W910i and apparently there is a new firmware available!
"Where does he get those wonderful toys?" - The Joker Current Phone: W910i with 2GB M2 Get themes for your SE K850i and W910i @ http://fluiddynamic.co.uk! |
coo1k3n
Joined: May 04, 2003
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I'll second that, just turned my phone on this morning and got a Software Update Reminder.
Now updated to R1CA039. Handset is sim-free. No noticeable changes so far. Although my phone still has the problem of randomly coming up with 'Inactive Sim' then restarting several times??? Quite annoying. |
KopStar
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I have not noticed anything new, other than the Walkman player now retaining the equaliser settings.
Has anyone else noticed that the phone seems to be alot slower than the W850i?
The W850i craps all over the W910i in terms of UI and java speed, and even the basics like setting a decent picture as a wallpaper seem to have taken a dive!
Sony Ericsson need to sort out the A200 platform and fast, cos' I'm close to defecting to Nokia S40 (and I don't think I'm alone!)
"Where does he get those wonderful toys?" - The Joker Current Phone: W910i with 2GB M2 Get themes for your SE K850i and W910i @ http://fluiddynamic.co.uk! |
DP-77
Joined: Mar 22, 2002
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Just up-dated mine too, I'll let you know of anything I notice. 
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dsr27
Joined: Sep 13, 2007
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I updated mine and now have the problem of the walkman button and the walkman shortcut in the menu not working at all 
Have tried a master reset but problem still persists will try to install firmware once more but other than that am completely stuck on ideas what to do
My fone is sim free  |
Mizzle
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The new firmware is also available for Nordic users now.
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Zito
Joined: Oct 18, 2007
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Just updated mine too.. didn't fix the problem with the walkman button not working (the one in the menu doesn't work either). I still also get "Operation Failed" when trying to enter the "games" menu. |
dsr27
Joined: Sep 13, 2007
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wont let me reristall the firmware from update sevice I remember you bein able to not so long ago, update your fone even if i t didnt need it am not happy at the min |
JWRPayne
Joined: Dec 03, 2007
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Just got my W910i on contract from Virgin mobile. Whenever I try to update it via SEUS I receive the message 'No Update Available - Your Phone Is Up To Date', which evidentally it is not by the EQ bug.
Strange thing is, I have no 'Update Service' in my settings menu. Any ideas guys?
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Posted: 2007-11-22 20:35
W910i with 2GB M2 
