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vamsi6
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Posted: 2004-08-14 11:39
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Hi,
I'm new to this site but could you tell me how to see which software i have on my phone k700i.

Have the camera probs been corrected with the new R2L upgrade. My cam is good in day time but at night there are dots appearing on the pic even with good light.

Derek456
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Posted: 2004-08-14 18:19
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HK's R2J can't mute the shutter sound while R2E can
vee
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Posted: 2004-08-15 20:20
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Hi,

There was another bug in R2A... entering names and numbers in phonebook :
After entering a few names and numbers, the numbers would be deleted for the first names you have entered. There was no pattern or way to repeat it. Sometime it would happen after 2 new names and sometime after 10. I tried 2 different versions of O2 branded ones and 2 unbranded that I got in Croatia. In R2L it doen't happen any more...

Bugs in R2L

1. Phone seems to freeze ocasionally when sending MMS and than restarts itself.
2. Also ocasionally while K700 and HBH600 are connected seems like connection freezes. The phone is still in Handsfree profile, Bluetooth is shown as paired, but you can not answer or do anything the call with HBH600. Restart...
3. Also K700 and HBH600... If you walk away from K700 with HBH600 for like 100 meters (K700 and HBH600 are connected), K700 will just kill connection and also Bluetooth off (immediately).

Anyone else noticed these bugs?

Take care

Velimir



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bico
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Posted: 2004-08-15 20:50
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@vamsi6: Welcome to Esato!

You get to the service menu by pressing >*<<*<*, where < and > are joystick direction left and right respectively.

From there you will most certainly be able to find your way around... .

Good luck! Enjoy!
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WOWter
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Posted: 2004-08-15 23:18
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Hi,

Maybe it is been told before.. but where to get the newest Firmware... I life in The Netherlands, in Groningen. I have a phone with an english menu, R2A version.. I would like the newest firmware and dutch language if it is possible.. now sms messages in T9 is bad.. because he doesn't know dutch words...
mwarner
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Posted: 2004-08-16 10:37
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I have just updated the first post with new information gathered from this thread. Take a look, if you are interested.
vojta66
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Posted: 2004-08-16 11:13
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@mwarner
Well done m8. I have just upgraded to R2L001 and can confirm all of that. Phone seems to be better now. Especially battery life was improved remarkably.
mwarner
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Posted: 2004-08-16 11:35
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I attempted to upgrade to R2L myself over the weekend, but the SE Service Centre in Coventry hadn't been given a new key to allow the update of K700 firmwares. I'll have to call back in a couple of weeks apparently.

I didn't know anything about having to have a key before! The error message that appeared on the screen mentioned something about Key A001. I don't suppose anyone here knows what that means do they?
gseth
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Posted: 2004-08-17 11:05
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I have upgraded the software to R2L001.

They have removed the SE wap link from the Application Folder!

- JBenchmark 1 - approx 2,313
- JBenchmark 2 - approx 127
- Software versions:
- LCD 200406041
- Camera 3.9
- ITP CXC 125 813 R1S

One more thing. When you send a file (eg. a picture) to your phone via bluetooth i get the following options:

Saved in Pictures in Phone Memory, Use Now?

If i Click yes these new options are there that i get:

View
Set as wallpaper
Set as screensaver
Set as starup screen
Add to contact

Another thing is that i still get the Ding Ding Sound when transfering files to the phone via Bluetooth. The Overview says it has been removed??


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mwarner
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Posted: 2004-08-17 12:38
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Thanks Gaurav! I'll update the post with your findings.

It's a bit strange that someone said their R2L stopped the sound when transfering data to the phone, but i've had two confirmations that it doesn't now!

One question to R2L users - Do both IR and Bluetooth turn off after 4 minutes of inactivity? If so, this is a shame. I leave my Bluetooth on all the time in case I need to use FMA or transfer files - I keep my phone in my suit jacket, which is usually hung up away from my desk.
StoneRoses
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Posted: 2004-08-17 14:53
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BT in R2L do not turn off by itself. I also use FMA and did not have any problem on BT connection.
gseth
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Posted: 2004-08-17 17:29
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I noticed one more thing. There is a change in icon when connecting to your gprs network. There is a globe icon with 4 silver ball circling around the globe. This shows up when you connect your gprs internet on a pc via your phone. Once connected the globe icon at the status bar is the same! (My 200th post)

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jakester2000
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Posted: 2004-08-17 19:02
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Also note that Firmware R2C001 allowed the camera shutter to be muted on silent or meeting mode so this can be removed from the R2E firmware overview eventually.

R2C001
LCD: 200404231
Camera: 3.9
ITP: CXC 125 813 R1T

Bugs:
* The usual screen goes white 'crash' happened to me twice so far. Once when it was just sitting there.
* Once when moving photos into a new folder, some stayed after they had been marked for moving. Some vanished though they were still there after a double check.

PS. Battery green to red time seems ok to me.


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samwel
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Posted: 2004-08-18 02:01
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Why all this searching for new features and fixes???

SE must do some docs about the changes done in the
FW!!!! If not they are pretty stupid!
Why can't someone at SE, or connected somehow, just
send an "changes list" when a new FW is released???
Or maybe it is obtainable on the net?!?

Because these opinions about "little bit brighter screen",
"maybe 10% faster", "uses a little bit of this & that" are
just subjective opinions. Why not get the facts instead?

IMHO anyway

/Harry
K700i_2004
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Posted: 2004-08-18 03:57
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Just to repeat a post. How do upgrade firmware. went into the service menu (top tip, seems handy) and it say's i have R2A041.

whats the logical upgrade path. mostly interested in longer battery life, and losing the camera shutter noiseand fixing the delay when answering / making some calls.

One more thing. Will i lose my pics / tunes / vids etc when doing this.?
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