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K850i music playback problem - stops after one track |
aameerp
Joined: Feb 04, 2008
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My K850i can't play more than one song without stopping.
Near the end (usually with a few seconds to go) music (mp3) playback stops and I get a popup saying 'Failed'. If I skip to the next song it plays fine.
The same happens whether I play through a playlist, or through the artists or albums sub-menu. It's the same both from memory card and music stored on the phone. Shuffle, loop are off (on/off makes no difference).
I've tried deleting and copying different music too, but that doesn't work.
A master rest hasn't helped either.
Firmware is R1AC037 (3UK), the most up do date available.
I re-installed firmware through SEUS this morning, but it hasn't helped.
Any advice? |
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StevenC
Joined: Aug 23, 2008
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Do you have any applications or games running in background? |
aameerp
Joined: Feb 04, 2008
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On 2009-07-11 21:12:42, StevenC wrote:
Do you have any applications or games running in background?
No nothing at all - it didn't work yesterday and I tried it earlier immediately after a complete factory reset, but I still have this problem. |
StevenC
Joined: Aug 23, 2008
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From: NY
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R1CA037 is an old firmware, certainly with lots of bugs. You have to upgrade to ultimate latest version which is R1FA035 but your phone is branded. You have to debrand and then re-update via SEUS.
You need a WESTERN_EUROPE CDA number and A2Uploader.
Here you go: http://www.se-stuff.net/help/debranding.html
I hope this helps |
aameerp
Joined: Feb 04, 2008
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On 2009-07-12 11:30:38, StevenC wrote:
R1CA037 is an old firmware, certainly with lots of bugs. You have to upgrade to ultimate latest version which is R1FA035 but your phone is branded. You have to debrand and then re-update via SEUS.
You need a WESTERN_EUROPE CDA number and A2Uploader.
Here you go: http://www.se-stuff.net/help/debranding.html
I hope this helps
I apologise, my firmware is R1FA037.
I'm about to try debranding... |
aameerp
Joined: Feb 04, 2008
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On 2009-07-12 11:30:38, StevenC wrote:
R1CA037 is an old firmware, certainly with lots of bugs. You have to upgrade to ultimate latest version which is R1FA035 but your phone is branded. You have to debrand and then re-update via SEUS.
You need a WESTERN_EUROPE CDA number and A2Uploader.
Here you go: http://www.se-stuff.net/help/debranding.html
I hope this helps
I've successfully debranded (I think - followed all the steps, and started the phone after using the A2 Tool to a loading bar/screen.
However, I can't re-update via SEUS - there's nothing available to me apparently, as I'm up to date. The only options available are to exit SEUS or update another phone. Previously I was able to re-install the same firmware on SEUS (I did this yesterday)
I've tried repeating the whole process, but it hasn't helped.
Do you know of any other way to change firmware - do I have to pay?
I'm thinking of selling it or swapping it fr another (used) phone now - my 18 month contract is up and I don't want to upgrade or get a new contract just yet - waiting for the Sony Ericsson Raphael (which may be longer than I anticipate, knowing SE).
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ceaser2008
Joined: Jul 14, 2008
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From: Surat, India
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You can install new firmware using a2uploader. The firmware both main and fs can be download from 4shared including customizing pack. There is a tutorial available for flashing using a2uploader by tranced in software, firmware section. Just check it out.
Link to tutorial.
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=181043
[ This Message was edited by: ceaser2008 on 2009-07-12 16:09 ] |
aameerp
Joined: Feb 04, 2008
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On 2009-07-12 16:59:39, ceaser2008 wrote:
You can install new firmware using a2uploader. The firmware both main and fs can be download from 4shared including customizing pack. There is a tutorial available for flashing using a2uploader by tranced in software, firmware section. Just check it out.
Link to tutorial.
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=181043
[ This Message was edited by: ceaser2008 on 2009-07-12 16:09 ]
Thanks for your reply.
I came across a tutorial on SE-NSE and have flashed a new firmware - it's just finished now and the phone's working.
BUT, I'm still having the problem with playing music. Damn It.
[ This Message was edited by: aameerp on 2009-07-12 16:20 ] |
hihihans
Joined: Mar 15, 2009
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From: Netherlands
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@ Aameerp. If you are waiting for Raphael, you better pick a nice phone on a 1 year contract. I wouldn't be surprised if it takes  that long.
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aameerp
Joined: Feb 04, 2008
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On 2009-07-13 00:27:53, hihihans wrote:
@ Aameerp. If you are waiting for Raphael, you better pick a nice phone on a 1 year contract. I wouldn't be surprised if it takes that long.
Fingers crossed it'll be released before Christmas!
But from what happened with the Xperia X1 you might be right!
By the time it was released, it wasn't groundbreaking and in some ways fell short of other, similar phones (HTC Touch HD is the most obvious one). |
aameerp
Joined: Feb 04, 2008
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I think it's some internal fault - hardware (I know it sounds strange, but I can't think what else it could be)?
I've had this problem now with music (I've tried different music to make sure) on 3 different firmwares, 2 different memory cards, the phone's internal memory... I've even tried using KD Player and and even on that music stops near the end of the track.
This will be the 10th time I'm having to have a repair done. I only got this handset on Friday after two weeks at the repair centre (BSOD I think). Very, very annoyed. I will never be using 3/Hutchinson again.
Thanks everyone.
[ This Message was edited by: aameerp on 2009-07-12 23:49 ] |
StevenC
Joined: Aug 23, 2008
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Before going to think that it's hardware related, what are the bitrates of the MP3? Are they CBR or VBR? |
aameerp
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On 2009-07-13 10:29:03, StevenC wrote:
Before going to think that it's hardware related, what are the bitrates of the MP3? Are they CBR or VBR?
I've tried both. And it's the same music as what I've always used on a K850 - at first I used my memory card with music that I used with my previous K850, I then formatted it and tried the same music (I store music for memory card in a separate folder on my PC). I then tried different music.
I've also tried copying music to the phone, but I have the same issue.
Really can't think what else it could be, besides hardware. |
StevenC
Joined: Aug 23, 2008
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Try a few CBR mp3, I'm sure it will play without a problem.
[ This Message was edited by: StevenC on 2009-07-13 14:52 ] |
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