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SE V800 software version

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  • 02-06-2005 11:19am
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    MiCr0
    Registered Users Posts: 6,265 ✭✭✭


    Can ppl check what version of firmware they have installed?
    I've got R1S025


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    wolfman
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    R1Y005, but I debranded mine from a v800 to Z800


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    MiCr0
    Registered Users Posts: 6,265 ✭✭✭MiCr0


    where did you get it done?
    was it expensive?


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    wolfman
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    I do them myself, but you can do them yourself either
    Details here


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    woody
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    And when debranded it unleashes the full potential off the phone and is the dogs nutz


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    rymus
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    is it possible to debrand & upgrade the phone from the V800 to Z800i?


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    wolfman
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    Thats exactly what we are talking about here rymus.
    Sorry if I wasnt clear enough


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    rymus
    Registered Users Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭rymus


    no... it's probably just that I'm an idiot when it comes to phones and firmware.

    I thought it was V800 to Z800, I dunno what the difference is between the Z800 and Z800i.


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    wolfman
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    Ah basically its the same thing. Z800/Z800i. Even if you look on Sony Ericsson site, there is only one listed and its listed as the Z800i, so technically speaking, you are more up on them than we are! :D


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    jwt
    Registered Users Posts: 849 ✭✭✭jwt


    woody wrote:
    And when debranded it unleashes the full potential off the phone and is the dogs nutz

    Two questions

    How do you identify the firmware version?

    What does debranding the phone give you in terms of features or functionality besides removing the silly vodafone logos etc :)


    John


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    wolfman
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    Use the following key sequence
    >*<<*<* and it will bring up a list on the screen
    Go into Service info and then Software Info

    Other than removing the vodafone stuff, you get this


    Unlocked and Uncapped MMS Settings, WAP Settings and Browser Settings
    Browse Menus 20-30% Faster Speed after Conversion
    Select between GSM and GSM/3G Networks
    Battery Life is extended
    Play any MP3 files without any restriction
    Play any MP4 files without any restriction
    6.5Mbytes more as FREE SPACE in the main memory handset
    Camera Photo Driver is Upgraded and Now ZOOM is 4X


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    FranknFurter
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    hmmm wolfy, sounds worth it....

    Anywhere near d22 I can get this done that u know of?

    B


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    wolfman
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    PM sent


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    jwt
    Registered Users Posts: 849 ✭✭✭jwt


    OK


    R1J002

    I take it once you debrand the phone you have to go through the process of setting up WAP, 3g, email etc?

    John


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    wolfman
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    Yes, but that only takes a few minutes on the Sony Ericsson site


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    #16
    joe316
    Registered Users Posts: 1,598 ✭✭✭joe316


    is it an easy process can u f up your phone by doing so?


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    wolfman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭wolfman


    Yes it is an easy process.
    I wouldn't turn around and say you CAN'T f up your phone, because where one person can follow instructions, another can't, but basically, even if it did kill the phone, the same server process can be used to repair dead phones also.
    Hope that answers your question.


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