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How to recognice a T28 Data/Service cable |
Zero000
Joined: Jun 18, 2003
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I just bought a T28 cable but couldnt update my S700 to a newer firmware. SeTool just keeps saying that i should press the power on button shortly, which i did a million times now but it doesnt respond. After some research there appears to be 2 types of T28 cable. Data and service (duh). Anyways, is there a method i can use to check what kind of cable i have. Maybe i'm doing something wrong with my settings. HELP!
O my cable pins look like this
ll.. .ll........ll so all the pins are exactly the same as on my phone.
[ This Message was edited by: Zero000 on 2005-02-21 23:51 ] |
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Vlammetje
Joined: Mar 01, 2003
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the pins of all cables are also the same so that's not going to help much
Does your cable state a modelnumber at all? Or any text for that matter? Is it an original product?
This is a serial cable we're talking about?
Where did you get it?
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gbrooks3
Joined: Jun 02, 2003
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With some phones, just pressing power does not suffice. We need manual ignition.
When you get the message to power on phone, do not! Instead, remove battery then replace it quickly, then press power button.
If this not works then 100% cable or com port error.
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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Zero000
Joined: Jun 18, 2003
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On this cable it says:
ERI
t28/t28sc
thats it.
I tried the manual ignition thingy gbrook said but still no response. Think the cable is the problem. Will go back to shop to check. THx anyways! ANd yes its a serial com cable
[ This Message was edited by: Zero000 on 2005-02-22 14:55 ] |
jagger2k
Joined: Nov 14, 2004
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From: Leicester, UK Phone: IPh
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its most likely you have the data cable, does it has a little box thingy on the wire like this:
If it dont you have a data cable and it wont work.
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Zero000
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hmz no i dont have a box thing on my cable.. Just a serial com on 1 side and the other side has a SE connector. Nothing between it.
Strange that this hasnt been mentioned? Anyone that has a service cable WITHOUT the box thing in the middle?
I found this on the internet but is says its a data cable although it HAS a box in the middle..
http://www.maxking.co.uk/shop/contents/media/t%5fER%2dDT28.jpg
[ This Message was edited by: Zero000 on 2005-02-23 14:49 ] |
HyperiaBlue
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On 2005-02-23 15:36:13, Zero000 wrote:
hmz no i dont have a box thing on my cable.. Just a serial com on 1 side and the other side has a SE connector. Nothing between it.
Strange that this hasnt been mentioned? Anyone that has a service cable WITHOUT the box thing in the middle?
I found this on the internet but is says its a data cable although it HAS a box in the middle..
http://www.maxking.co.uk/shop/contents/media/t%5fER%2dDT28.jpg
[ This Message was edited by: Zero000 on 2005-02-23 14:49 ]
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As jagger2k pointed out you may have the incorrect cable. Many people get confused with this including retailers.
Be careful!!
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bluesign2k
Joined: Oct 18, 2004
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if u have a data cable without a box and dont mind doing a bit of modification to make a service cable then this may help:
http://se.x-pec.com/t28cable/
[ This Message was edited by: bluesign2k on 2005-02-23 15:24 ] |
govigov
Joined: Jul 30, 2004
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Once and for all, finally, which one has the box? Data cable or service cable?
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jagger2k
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Service cable HAS!! the black box on it.
Data Cable does NOT have the black box.
[ This Message was edited by: jagger2k on 2005-02-23 16:36 ] |
govigov
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On 2005-02-23 17:34:02, jagger2k wrote:
Service cable HAS!! the black box on it.
Data Cable does NOT have the black box.
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Thanks.  one more question, which is the one that is required for flashing, data cable or service cable?
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jagger2k
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the one for flashing, unlocking, debranding is the Service cable (the one with the black box)
The other is to transfer stuff to and from the phone. |
govigov
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Thanks a million @jagger2k.
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ESTOR
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The one on the left is service cable. One on the right is data. Other than the labels, they look identical on the outside. I have these cables and have used them for the intended purposes. There is no small box thingy on either of them.
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hadiq
Joined: Feb 14, 2005
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From: Edmonton, Canada
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Wait I don't got no box on mine..but I used it to unlock my s.e phones... |
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