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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.
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Posted: 2004-08-16 10:37:15
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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.
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Posted: 2004-08-16 11:13:23
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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?
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Posted: 2004-08-16 11:35:49
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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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Posted: 2004-08-17 11:05:30
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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.
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Posted: 2004-08-17 12:38:22
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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.
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Posted: 2004-08-17 14:53:21
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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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[ This Message was edited by: gseth on 2004-08-17 16:30 ]
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Posted: 2004-08-17 17:29:17
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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.
[ This Message was edited by: jakester2000 on 2004-08-17 18:11 ]
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Posted: 2004-08-17 19:02:57
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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
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Posted: 2004-08-18 02:01:07
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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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got the car (Honda Civic), Got The phone (K700i), working on the body
[ This Message was edited by: K700i_2004 on 2004-08-18 02:58 ]
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Posted: 2004-08-18 03:57:03
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