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anybody been o2 site, new look and I think new updates. But I cannot download them???
hmm dun think its an update. i just went to the site and didnt see any new new ROMs.
On the applications page it makes a direct reference to push emails... This is only in the latest rom's so they must be planning a release soon surely? Otherwise why mention it?
http://xda.o2.co.uk/xdaExecApps.aspx
The very last phrase say:
The upgraded software for Microsoft Windows Mobile® allowing push email is coming soon.
(complitly scroll down, you'll see it)
;-)
what the heck is push e-mail anyway?
What other updates do you recon we can expect from O2?
JAmes
jamfitz86 said:
what the heck is push e-mail anyway?
What other updates do you recon we can expect from O2?
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push email makes pocket outlook work in a similar manner to blackberry devices, where email is "delivered" to your pda.
Aside from that we'll probably get nothing more than is already available in the latest rom's from other suppliers, though we can always hope for stereo bluetooth
i was hoping for the Wifi being fixed so its not like a 56k modem.
Oh well.....
JAmes
web page lovely. still no ******g Rom update. o2 are slack.
Customer service is crap.
IT people at o2 know nothing.
No a2dp in next rom.
10 times more expensive on unlimted data than Tmobile. 75quid vs 7.50. no wonder they can afford such a swanky new web site.
o2 are ***k. I'm off to tmobile in 34 days and counting.
34 day and counting
Good luck CRJL, still got 15 months left on mine contract. sign up to 02 and flipping T-mobile came out with web and walk. oh well i just keep paying.
Unlucky, I've not had many problems that cant be fixed by browsing on here, but i'm not using the mobile-internet stuff at all and are getting it on o2 employee cash cause of my girlfriend, but they do hold back on Rom and Radio updates to the general public and the product itself still feels like its beta hardware with so many of them failing, thought I was due a 3rd one there for a bit but the bug went away.
JAmes
Guys, just to let you know (unless you've figured this out/posted it above and I did not spot it):
Go to the Software upgrade page of any device:
e.g http://xda.o2.co.uk/xdaExecSoftware.aspx
And then add 'download' to access the Updates:
i.e http://xda.o2.co.uk/xdaExecSoftwareDownload.aspx
Such a sly... no IMEI needed
Hope that helps
Cya
Looks like they have spotted this one.... it doesn't work any more, or maybe the pages are offline right now.
They seem to be doing a lot of work on the web site just recently ... I wonder why :?: :lol:
so has anyone managed to download then? and can you post them here?
Looks like they've put a check on the download page to see if you've actually done the IMEI check.
I've just gone through the check myself, and there's no check (as of yet) on the actual download link
http://xda.o2.co.uk/downloads/Xda_Exec_Upgrade_v113188.exe
(edit add - it's still an ancent ROM mind you)
Now the index page for the site is showing a 403: You are not authorized to view this page message. Hmmmmm.... *strokes* beard.
Just what is wrong with providing your IMEI? AFAIK it's just to make sure you're not trying to get the Exec ROM for the wrong device. O2 already know you've got an Exec - it says so on your account - and they know your device's IMEI.
As for ROM upgrades - use the latest QTek or IMate ROM. The QTek works well for me.
It's a PITA (albeit a minor one) to go through settings, open up the info screen, and type it in.
It's also a phone number check, so if you've got an Exec on a different network you can't get the updated rom. Or if you've got an MDA Pro etc then you can't get it as well.
Only 3 people on this entire thread are not on O2.
And you've wasted more time moaning about the O2 website than it would take to find your IMEI. Which is literally 5 taps of your stylus.
Besides which, the O2 ROM is crap, and the next O2 ROM will probably be just as crap, so there's probably not a great deal of point waiting for the next O2 ROM anyway, or using an O2 ROM on a device that isn't connected to O2. Unless you actually use O2 Active in which case you're doomed to use the current O2 ROM until O2 finally get an AKU2 ROM out. Which could be months away. FWIW you could probably copy the O2 customization crap out of the original ExtROM and install it over the top of a QTek/IMate ROM which would give you what you want from your device without having to wait for O2 or go through the hideously complex process of tapping your screen in 5 places and reading a number.
Like with any modern day phone you can just dial *#06# to find out your imei
Yeah but then you have to press 8 buttons: Phone, Fn, *, #, 0, 6, Fn, #
:roll:
(or 1 button & 5 screen taps - technically the System Info is still the more 'efficient')
One problem I always had with my X1 was selecting a different language. I live in France but do not read French. I flashed my ROM with the generic UK and kept my hard keyboard in French. However, I have never been able to run an update as a result. My phone has always worked great, but after a year of no updates it has gotten a little buggy here and there.
I am sure there is a work around but seriously, don't we have better things to do with our time than compensate for SE lack of service?
My question is two fold. First with the x10 will I be able to change the language and keyboard layout of the phone to English? I don't mean flash the ROM either. I mean can I simply go into setting and change the language of the phone? Or will I be forced to flash it in order to have my purchase the way that I need it?
Second, and this is in regards to flashing the firmware. As a long time SE customer (p900,p910,X1) I am well aware of how mad SE will drive you waiting for their site to actually post updates that work (does over promise and under deliver sound familiar?) If I flash the phone will I still be able to run an update via SE update service, or will I have to keep hanging out on this site with you lot? Not that I don't love you all
Finally, if I do decide to un-brand my phone (which I more than likely will want to,, eventually), is there an easy way to find a complete list of the lastest neseccary updates?
Thank you in advance
Unlike the windows powered thing before it, the X10 has international support. Therefore your not required to re-flash the rom for a localized version.
Updates on the X10 can be carried out on the handset, itself! Doesn't need a standalone PC anymore!!
Great News!
Neo, that is great news. I read a few things that eluded to that but nothing better than having a direct answer. So thank you.
I see that everyone and their brothers are flashing anyway. Usually related to d-branding their phone. Do you know if I decide to d-brand my phone will this auto update still work? Or will I get the same error message I get with my X1 (that it has been altered). Does anyone know, has anyone tried this?
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Neo, that is great news. I read a few things that eluded to that but nothing better than having a direct answer. So thank you.
I see that everyone and their brothers are flashing anyway. Usually related to d-branding their phone. Do you know if I decide to d-brand my phone will this auto update still work? Or will I get the same error message I get with my X1 (that it has been altered). Does anyone know, has anyone tried this?
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Having absolutely no experience in this field, therefore I can only tell you what I know. From my knowledge most handsets on the market haven't been branded by it's providers (at least not on Vodafone UK) since they come with the standard, if not ugly blue wavy theme.
There's a huge thread on here entitled Debranding X10, maybe you can find more info there?...
Had my phone only a few hours and there's no sound coming from the speakers. Both HTC and I reckon it's hardware, but I'm happy to see if a ROM update will do the trick. Phone shipped by my insurers as unbranded, hence the ROM is currently 1.66 - HTC recommend calling Vodafone to get it branded as one of their's because my serial number is incompatible with Vodafone updates on the HTC support site.
Haven't yet phoned Vodafone because I'm fed up calling Vodafone/HTC/Lloyds insurers already. Hence my question to you experts: is it feasible for the rebranding to be done (over the phone)? Apparently Vodafone have to comply because I pay them my bills.
Any advice appreciated - thanks.
SC
PS I doubt this'll fix it anyway, which means sending it back to Lloyds so they can send me another one
the 1.72 roms (the branded ones) are identical to the unbranded 1.66 roms except for... well.... the branding and i believe they are also operator locked which is nothig but a hinderence.
I'm sorry to hear you got a dud and i would just save the time and send it back to lloyds and have them send you a new one.
After another morning of struggling with this phone I'm beginning to think this is the worst phone I've ever owned.
- Sense failed to launch and had to do a factory reset - phone is even worse than yesterday now
- Wireless drops every 1-5 minutes (wireless laptop/mbp works fine though)
- Normal data connection drops when download apps
- Won't connect to Windows Live ID at all
- Default Facebook app won't connect at all
- Numerous browser crashes
- Browser now loads pages in pretty much text only mode regardless of settings - images aren't displaying - won't load pages where I want to download CAB files, e.g. .NET for Cookies Home Tab
This is just a rant for now and I'm sure people will say stuff like "Send it back and get a different phone" - but having done so much research into the HD2 and really wanting to like it, I still want to believe it'll change. But for now, I'm really p155ed off.
EDIT: When typing, text sometimes no longer appears in the window, instead it appears in the green "dictionary" box and only appears in the sentence when I press space, etc - WTF is that all about?
Hi all,
I am running the stock UK Vodafone firmware and this morning updated to the latest firmware through Kies.
With this firmware update Vodafone have installed a number of branded applications leading through to their own mobile portals, as well as a couple of trial games.
Some initial issues I have observed are below:
360 Shop - doesnt work
360 Updates - 1 way install of Vodaphone services to the phone, no uninstall option.
Music shop - Fails to connect to the service (later found it does connect but didnt over wifi when I tried it.
Tetris trial & Monopoly trial - Who would want a trial permanently installed on their device?
Web - just another link to the web browser only with the Vodafone 360 login, point exactly?
Duplicated applications in the application drawer.
Note: These applications cannot be installed using the standard package installer. There is an application mentioned on the Voda forums which apparently can remove them http://forum.sdx-dev...34736/#msg34736
This thread is to inform the community about this update, and to call out to anyone running this firmware to voice your opinion on the Vodafone forums and support channels.
This happened to the HTC Desire around a month ago, the community pushed back and Vodafone relented by releasing another update without the additional software.
same old vodafone, they've been pulling this rubbish since the 1st colour phones came out. I've avoided them whenever I can. They know no-one likes the poorly designed interfaces, ugly colour schemes replacing fine designs. Yet because they make money from it they persist.
I half expected that it would come at some point but I hoped they would have learnt from the kickback they got from HTC owners. I guess not.
I tried out their 'Music Shop' app to see if it was any good. It was so badly designed that ended up with an unwanted purchase after about a minute of exploring. I clicked on what looked to be an advert and it started downloading, no purchase confirmation. Terrible.
We had a good laugh about the 14 piece Tetris and 1 circuit round the board Monopoly trials as well.
I know I could mess around with it and debrand, install custom roms etc. But for someone waiting patiently for Froyo from Vodafone, this is a bit of a kick in the teeth.
My SGS is from Vodafone, and last week, when I finally got Keis working, I updated to JM1. I checked again today and there are no other udates available, so I hope that this means that Keis is seeing my phone as a non-branded unit, although it is sim-locked to Vodafone.
Does anyone have any thoughts or definate ideas on this?
got my sgs last week and im assuming that this is the firmware it was sent with because i had all that crap ... and also wifi seemed to hang up at "retrieving IP Address" (or something along those lines)
.. voda branding is horrible ... laggy splash screen .. i've flashed it now
For anyone looking to support this cause, here is a link to the main thread on the Vodafone forum
I received my new Galaxy S from Vodafone about a week ago and it had all that stuff preinstalled. Obviously I flashed it with Odin on receiving it, and will do the same when Froyo is released.
I really can't be bothered with Vodafone branding stuff, you want to see how they messed up the Touch Pro 2. Black letters on a dark red background so you couldn't even see how many new mails etc you got properly :sigh:
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I received my new Galaxy S from Vodafone about a week ago and it had all that stuff preinstalled. Obviously I flashed it with Odin on receiving it, and will do the same when Froyo is released.
I really can't be bothered with Vodafone branding stuff, you want to see how they messed up the Touch Pro 2. Black letters on a dark red background so you couldn't even see how many new mails etc you got properly :sigh:
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Heh yeah I flashed my Galaxy S within 1 day of receiving it, Why won't Vodafone understand that customers don't want the s**t Vodafone branding. I have always flashed my mobile's firmware to get rid of the c**p that Vodafone slap on it and I will continue to do so until they stop raping phones with their stupid and slow firmwares! (fat chance of that right lol)
Feckers.
I'll add my tuppence worth. Hopefully enough SGS owners with Voda will do the same and they'll be forced to release an update that removes this tripe, just as they did for the HTC Desire...
The threads have been merged, new topic can be found here.
I received an email from Vodafone last night asking for some details about my handset so they could investigate it. Not entirely sure what thats about.
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My SGS is from Vodafone, and last week, when I finally got Keis working, I updated to JM1. I checked again today and there are no other udates available, so I hope that this means that Keis is seeing my phone as a non-branded unit, although it is sim-locked to Vodafone.
Does anyone have any thoughts or definate ideas on this?
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According to their eforum team they had a batch of non-branded phones when they first started selling them, presumably because their firmware wasn't going to be ready at launch. I got one, and it's not sim-locked either. Are you sure yours is? I've tried mine with VF, O2 and T-Mobile sims and they all work fine.
If you go into settings, about phone, and check out build number/baseband version, that should have XX in the middle. I think the branded ones have e.g. VOD instead.
I'm in communication with the eforum team and they are investigating my case and many others.
The have said that they are only interested in the handsets which were previously unbranded, which have become branded by this recent update which mine was.
I don't know what my previous build number was, but my current one is ECLAIR.I9000BUJM4
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According to their eforum team they had a batch of non-branded phones when they first started selling them, presumably because their firmware wasn't going to be ready at launch. I got one, and it's not sim-locked either. Are you sure yours is? I've tried mine with VF, O2 and T-Mobile sims and they all work fine.
If you go into settings, about phone, and check out build number/baseband version, that should have XX in the middle. I think the branded ones have e.g. VOD instead.
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Thanks for the info, my baseband version since I upgraded is i9000XXJM1, so hopefully if I'm careful, I can keep away from the dreaded Voda-bloat.
Somewhere along the line, my phone has crossed over to the dark side.
I think they are identifying those who have been wrongly branded and are going to add them to a special deployment list. Those who were branded already might be another story.
My phone was build number eclair.i9000xxjf3 and now after the recent 2.1update 1 is now eclair.i9000bujm4. Was unbranded now totally branded with vodaphone bloatware.
The updates by kies need to have an update list with them so we know what has changed. BUt why would vodaphone want us to know they are including the bloatware.
I think they are trying to brand all those unbraded vodaphone phones that escaped into the wild.
I got mine in an upgrade from vodaphone online shop at the begining of august.
The more recent phones seem to be already branded.
Fingers crossed for froyo day !!
Browsing the 3 website I noticed that they no longer have the omnia 7 available. Does anyone know what their commitment is with regards to providing updates?
Everybody will get it. And if official way would take time, you can always grab stock ROM and flash it (but it will wipe all your stuff).
I asked "3" by email about this as my Omnia 7 is 3 branded. The response is in the WP7 Carrier Mango Status' thread so find it there if you want the whole thing, but it basically said they didnt have it yet but were working close with Samsung to get it, and that was the 13th of September, so we might be waiting a while.
I also have a 3UK branded phone. Would doing a registry debrand solve this issue and allow us to receive the update earlier? I don't want to flash and lose all of my data...