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I must say, this is a great product. It worked perfectly and the voice recognition was superb. That was until
update the software on the T68i from R2 to R5. Now my $220 carkit is absolutely useless. It refuses to sync the phonebook on the T68i and I cannot use voice control AT ALL. It looks like
changed something fundemental in the BlueTooth / Sync programming.
So I contacted
tech support in South Africa. A week has gone by and I am still waiting for a 'data specialist' to phone me back. Also took my phone to the nearest service centre, but after a day they told me they cant downgrade the software, my phone needs to be sent away for a couple of WEEKS
. Noot good.
Worse of all is I can probably flash the phone myself, but then I need the flash cable and the R2F firmware (any donations welcome
Another option is to flash the CK3000 self I have been told. Not 100% sure this will solve the problem though. But I am not in the mood of buying a $50 cable to do it. (Thats almost R550!!! without shipping). Now if I can only find a place in SA that sells a BlueTooth adpater then I can flash the CK3000 using my notebook, but alas BlueTooth in SA has only reached cellphones. Kinda useless eh ?
So I have this theory.
warrants that the phone is without defects and operates 'normally'. Now if the phone worked when R2 firmware was loaded, and now all of a sudden it doesn't with R5 doesn't that constitute them replacing the phone ??
I'll probably send the phone away for 2 weeks... but I cant live without my phone!!! And I am not guaranteed that
will fix this in upcoming firmware releases. So I probably will never upgrade again.
*sigh*
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Posted: 2002-10-29 10:56:00
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That is really scary. I bought my T68i primarily so that I could install CK3000. I have a R3x version. Haven't ordered CK300 yet, however. I hope your travail is remedied by SE, please do post your progress!!
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Posted: 2002-10-29 22:48:00
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Okay, got my phone back... NEW PHONE!!! yay
Firmware R2b loaded, works perfectly with the carkit!
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Posted: 2002-11-13 12:27:00
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There are other threads on here about the R5D upgrade.
It sounds like SOME people who have had the upgrade have had BT problems afterwards.
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Posted: 2002-11-13 12:52:00
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On 2002-11-13 12:27, kire wrote:
Okay, got my phone back... NEW PHONE!!! yay
Firmware R2b loaded, works perfectly with the carkit!
Glad to hear that....
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Posted: 2002-11-13 17:02:00
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I've posted this to Parrot support:
I have updated my sonyericsson T68i to R5D007 software version, and my CK3000 does not work properly: Parrot Menu have disappeared from phone, and the radio mute phone activates and makes a 'beep' every few seconds.
What can I do now?
Must I downgrade the Phone?
Thanks in advance,
Santi Fiol
And in a few hours they answer:
Hello Santiago,
Thank you for choosing the CK3000.
ERicsson made some major modification in their SW.
That is why, for the moment you have to use the voice recognition of the T68i,
If you have the possibity to downgrade the SW, then you can. However, we're working on another SW which will be ready soon,
Bets regards,
Christian COLY
Customer Relations Manager
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Posted: 2002-11-15 11:33:00
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Yes, I got the same reply. Seems
screwed up the bluetooth in the new software. Anyhow, the ONLY way to downgrade your software is to do it yourself by buying a flashing cable and credits to load earlier firmware. Then of course, you still need to find the earlier firmware. And you can completely screw your phone if it's not done right.
service centres cannot downgrade firmware using their terminals and flashing software. So you have the option of sending it in for service, if asked for a reason just say your bluetooth is non-functional. If you are lucky you will get a new phone with older firmware. DO NOT UPGRADE YOUR FIRMWARE IF YOU HAVE A CK3000! This is fatal. Hopefully the next release (R6) of the T68i software will fix it, as it seems
is aware of the problem. But don't try the software until someone else confirms that the CK3000/:BT: problem has been fixed.
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Posted: 2002-11-15 17:24:00
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Gentlemen,
While we are on the subject, can you tell what is the best price I can hope to find for CK3000? Or even, beyond hope, where to find one at such price in US?
Thanks!
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Posted: 2002-11-15 20:15:00
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I can't help you, I live in Spain.
Here I've it installed for 450 €.
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Posted: 2002-11-16 14:06:00
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Well, I went to my SonyEricsson service point again, and they said that is impossible to downgrade the SW of the T68i. So I have gone to my Parrot installer and I have upgraded the CK3000 to the last SW version (2.32 now) and the hands free works now.
I must use the T68i voice recognition and its address book, but the sincronizations problems and the annoying 'beeps' after every call have disappeared.
I think its a provisional solution till Parrot develops his fully compatible SW with the R5D007.
[ This Message was edited by: vatualmon on 2002-11-19 23:55 ]
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Posted: 2002-11-20 00:54:00
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