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FOTA - does it still actually happen/work |
geeb
Joined: Sep 06, 2008
Posts: 19
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I did ask this on the C905 FW thread, but I think it got kinda lost
Did anyone successfully update their C905 firmware to the R1DA... using the FOTA update service?
Has anyone managed to do a successful FOTA so far during 2009 on any of the newer phones, or are we basically now reliant on the SE Update software, and doomed to forever have to reset all our specific contact settings, replace our dictionaries & re-download apps/games etc?
Also, if FOTA does still work, approx how long after the FW release is it before you can get the upware vis FOTA?
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carkitter
Joined: Apr 29, 2005
Posts: > 500
From: Auckland, NZ
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It's network dependant AFAIK, my network provider doesn't support it.
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daviep
Joined: Apr 04, 2005
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From: bonnie scotland
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i managed to update once,just after i got my phone(oct 08).i think the firmware is usualy available a few weeks after seus.
i could never do it on my o2 branded phone tho.
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bledina
Joined: Jan 02, 2005
Posts: 23
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it never worked for me. I'm still with R1BA034 (1205-9079) and it keeps telling me i have the latest version.
And i have an unbranded C905 (i got it end of October 08), and no pc to try SEUS. |
jmcomms
Joined: Mar 12, 2002
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From: Jonathan Morris
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SE takes ages to release new firmware using the OTA method. It's the method you want to use though (assuming the menu option is there, as it may not be on some network branded models, and you have a suitable data plan) because it's a patch and means your data remains intact.
When will SE release a proper backup tool for their handsets, to securely back up all the necessary files so you can transfer applications and games back when you've done an update? At the moment, you can back up elements and I'm not even sure the phonebook backup retains things like contact photos!
Jonathan Morris
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geeb
Joined: Sep 06, 2008
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well, it didn't when I updated to the R1DA, even though I did back up everything (as far as I could)
You'd think, with their business kinda going a bit tits up, SE would pay some attention to things like this - the firmware updates wiping all your data etc, and do something about it rather than ignore all the forums & pretend everything is hunky dory!
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geeb
Joined: Sep 06, 2008
Posts: 19
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Result! 
FOTA has just worked!
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geeb
Joined: Sep 06, 2008
Posts: 19
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not result
none of the apps on the phone now work - including Opera, Walkmate, AccuWeather & Wayfinder
looks like I'll have to reload using SEUS after all
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daviep
Joined: Apr 04, 2005
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From: bonnie scotland
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@geeb-what do you mean by dont work,were they still there or deleted?
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geeb
Joined: Sep 06, 2008
Posts: 19
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the apps were all still there, but were dead, unresponsive - basically I got "operation failed" everytime I tried to access one.
Have now re-installed the update via SEUS, and the apps function again |
daviep
Joined: Apr 04, 2005
Posts: > 500
From: bonnie scotland
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i tried to update my phone using FOTA-it downloads the update then tries to install but when it finishes it reboots,asks for my pin and security code the says could not istall update.
anyone know where i am going wrong.
i would rather not use SEUS as i want to keep my istalled apps and games
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geeb
Joined: Sep 06, 2008
Posts: 19
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Don't think you're doing anything wrong, I think it's more a case of FOTA being f*cked & SE can't be arsed to do anything about it
Imagine if you had to reload your entire O/S & all your software etc everytime Microsoft or Apple issued an update - there'd be outrage & they'd lose customers at an alarming rate
quite why SE decided to change SEUS from patching firmware to completely replacing it is beyond me
And why it's never occurred to them to give options -
1) update firmware
2) reinstall firmware
is completely baffling. I guess they just don't give a flying
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Posted: 2009-06-06 12:19
