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qaz7d0
Joined: Jun 03, 2002
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Which is the latest version and where can I download this latest version?
Anyone knows of what are the bug fixes with this latest firmware? |
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Cytech
Joined: Feb 19, 2002
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first of all, welcome to Esato 
the latest software for T39m is R4A008. You must visit a  servicepoint to get your phone updated. Fore more info about this software version use the search function |
qaz7d0
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Searching through past threads, it seems that there are some pros and cons upgrading to the latest firmware. From what I read, the menu is slightly faster now (and so is input), but for some arises the problem of bad GPRS connection which leads to 're-booting' of the handphone.
I will be getting my T39 very very very soon, and I intend to hook it to a Bluetooth headset and my Palm m130 PDA (through Bluetooth of course) and do some occassional syncing with AvantGo, surf WAP sites(and maybe go on to surfing the Internet too) and email using GPRS.
Besides that, I would like to be able to dial from my Palm and talk using the wireless Bluetooth headset* (it will be a HBH-10) and also SMS using Graffiti on my PDA as I intend to make the handphone as 'transparent' as possible - i.e. I would not have to use the phone a lot except to setup the Bluetooth connection. With Bluetooth, I doubt I'll need to use the IR.
Having said the above, you reckon there is a need for my to upgrade to the latest firmware, if the firmware that came with the T39 I will be buying works fine? I wouldn't really mind if the menu or the text input is slightly slower. What I'm afraid is whether if the strange problem of the phone 're-booting' using GPRS will affect my PDA or not, or other funny problems that supposedly came with the new firmware. For PCs, it's a golden rule of thumb to keep your system as updated as possible, but can the same be said for handphones?
Lastly, would it be necessary to go for the Standby fix?
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* - Since I've mentioned it here, I would like to ask if this is possible or not - to dial from my Palm through Bluetooth and talk using the wireless headset automatically without having to do any setups (besides the initial Bluetooth setup). And how would you be able to netowrk these 3 devices together simultaneously?
Many thanks in advance. |
Cytech
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Lastly, would it be necessary to go for the Standby fix?
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only if your phone is manufactured around week 10 this year and you only gets around 70h in standby, no matter what battery you use.... then your phone needs the standby fix. |
qaz7d0
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On 2002-06-04 11:30, Cytech wrote:
only if your phone is manufactured around week 10 this year and you only gets around 70h in standby, no matter what battery you use.... then your phone needs the standby fix.
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Erm, how am I suppose to measure 70 hours? Leave it on standby for about 3 days? |
Cytech
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you can see it... just enter the status window (pressing down the volume button on the side) you see how much standby you have... if this is only showing around 70h, even if the battery is fully charged your phone has the standbyproblem. |
qaz7d0
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@Cytech: Thanks for the info! |
greeneye
Joined: May 02, 2002
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@qaz7d0 - welcome to esato!
about the 're-booting' problem when on GPRS, it is much worse on the earlier fw versions and when synching avantgo you have to set your avantgo client to 'use secure connection' so as to avoid the t39m from re-starting.
with version r4a008 most of the bugs are fixed and re-boots have become rare. just most t39m users tend to want the perfect upgrade. you can't blame them, the t39 is a reliable and useful phone - its owners just want to make it perfect. :lol:
nice that you have a m130 there-read a lot of good reviews about it. regards!
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GOwin
Joined: Jan 17, 2002
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@greeneye, in my case the older firmware had better GPRS performance, and no reboots at all. I used to have r2g and except for the SMS ID bug, and having a bit slower interface, i already like it. I have these reboots!
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qaz7d0
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Just wondering... once you've upgraded the firmware, there ain't no turning back right?
So you think I should go for the upgrade or not? |
Cytech
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On 2002-06-04 16:13, qaz7d0 wrote:
Just wondering... once you've upgraded the firmware, there ain't no turning back right?
So you think I should go for the upgrade or not?
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the point of no return 
unless you can find a servicepoint which still has an old software version.... but that's very unlikely...
if you don't have any problems with you current software there is no need to update it...
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greeneye
Joined: May 02, 2002
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@GOwin - well, truth is, i am basing my experience with my former r520m and its fw ver r3a. When i got this phone i had it upgraded to r4a immediately because my r520m kept on rebooting and the lcd gets screwed when on gprs. I based my conclusion on the premise that since the t39 and 520 have virtually the same fw then the performance is similar. Maybe it was too drastic a conclusion, judging from your experience.
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Posted: 2002-06-03 16:55
