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k700i (Vodafone branded) firmware update - Help required! |
k700iRick
Joined: Feb 18, 2005
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Hi,
Ive read and searched galore, but Im really unsure on this issue.
I have a k700i that is vodafone branded (UK) When I go into the service menu, its current firmware is:
R2A041 and a load of other digits underneath, but from what I read this sounds like the version.
I am looking to get it unbranded and working a little better using some new firmware as it is always switiching off and the screen goes white, and I hate the vodafone cr@p all over it.
So I have a cable and just need some links to where I can get a program to upgrade and the right firmware.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks.
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gbrooks3
Joined: Jun 02, 2003
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From: OTP RED CID36
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SEtool
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k700iRick
Joined: Feb 18, 2005
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Them links look good for an application to use. Many thanks.
Can anyone suggest what firmware I should go to????
Thanks. |
gbrooks3
Joined: Jun 02, 2003
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R2AE033 is the latest for K700i
Because the platform sends bogus messages while charging, that is why!!!..But why this change of heart?..We sense a charger connected, oops, we will not shut down after all!!!..*********************** UI BASIC, HOLD YOUR HORSES
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k700iRick
Joined: Feb 18, 2005
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Thanks for all your help.
Do you think I will have any issue with it being Vodafone?
Do I flash then put the new firmware on?
Thanks. |
k700iRick
Joined: Feb 18, 2005
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You have to pay for them 
Anyone got any free apps? |
gbrooks3
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Nothing is free my friend 
Because the platform sends bogus messages while charging, that is why!!!..But why this change of heart?..We sense a charger connected, oops, we will not shut down after all!!!..*********************** UI BASIC, HOLD YOUR HORSES
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Evilmerlin
Joined: Feb 15, 2005
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Its well worth it really. |
HyperiaBlue
Joined: Jan 09, 2005
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Its not free but cheap enough for what you need to so, i don't think its unfair.
And NO there are no freeware programs that do that. The firmware is not just floating around, it is controlled.
gbrooks knows what he is talking about, so listen up.
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Sebby
Joined: Dec 12, 2004
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From: London, UK
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@ k700iRick
SE Tool is better. I've used both. All you need to do is get yourself a T28 service cable (not data cable - this is important), buy a credit (PM gbrooks3) and you're away. I picked up a T28 service cable for £3 on eBay! You can end up unbranding your handset for under £10. Pretty good I think! |
k700iRick
Joined: Feb 18, 2005
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Ok, cheers for the advice. I will PM gbrooks when I get the right cable.
One question though.... why a t28 cable?
The cable I was given was called a "Terminator"
It has a com port plug and USB plug, I was told it will work, but have been dubious about it. Will this not work?
I keep reading that you need a dc22 docking station.
Thanks again for all your help. |
gbrooks3
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Terminator dongle will not work for now.....no one supports LPT. and USB is just for power.
This is just how it is, Terminator could be supported easily but authors of the logger programs decide not to implement it.
Because the platform sends bogus messages while charging, that is why!!!..But why this change of heart?..We sense a charger connected, oops, we will not shut down after all!!!..*********************** UI BASIC, HOLD YOUR HORSES
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AlfBaxter
Joined: Jan 20, 2005
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@Sebby
Did the guy you got the T28 cable from for £3 have any more for sale? If so, could you post a link?
Cheers |
k700iRick
Joined: Feb 18, 2005
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So will a t28 cable work on a k700i to do the SeTool updates? |
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Posted: 2005-02-18 12:24
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