V800 question

iplogger1

I've found that my V800 switches between 3G and GSM cells
and I am commuting in areas where 3G network seems to be
still flaky. Someone told me that I could choose an option
on the SE V800 to restrict it to using GSM network only.
I couldn't find that option in my Connectivity->Mobile Networks
menu. Someone helpful said that I should flash the SE V800
with the latest firmware.

Before I do this.

a. How do I check the current firmware on the SE V800 ?
via google there seems to be a suggestion that the key sequence
*>*<<*< will bring up some firmware / software info status
summary on the phone. That sequence doesn't do anything
on my phone.

b. Has anyone else encountered this issue about needing
to update the firmware on the SE V800 ?
I've located the URL for the Sony update for V800 and installed
the USB flash drive driver for windows and so I am all set to
do a firmware update. I just want to make sure I am doing
the right thing.

ipl

MiCr0

iplogger1 wrote:

I've found that my V800 switches between 3G and GSM cells
and I am commuting in areas where 3G network seems to be
still flaky. Someone told me that I could choose an option
on the SE V800 to restrict it to using GSM network only.
I couldn't find that option in my Connectivity->Mobile Networks
menu. Someone helpful said that I should flash the SE V800
with the latest firmware.

Before I do this.

a. How do I check the current firmware on the SE V800 ?
via google there seems to be a suggestion that the key sequence
*>*<<*< will bring up some firmware / software info status
summary on the phone. That sequence doesn't do anything
on my phone.

b. Has anyone else encountered this issue about needing
to update the firmware on the SE V800 ?
I've located the URL for the Sony update for V800 and installed
the USB flash drive driver for windows and so I am all set to
do a firmware update. I just want to make sure I am doing
the right thing.

ipl

to select just 2g on the v800

Connectivity -> Mobile Networks -> GSM/3G networks

Select GSM only


also, to check the firmware its
> * < < * < *

iplogger1

Thanks

Found the firmware info/service menu
I don't have the GSM preferred option.

What is your f/w version mine is

R1S025

Under Customization:

CDA102295/14 R20A
cxc125840 R1S025



I've read on esato.com archive that someone who has this
option has R30A on the second column under customization
rather than R20A. If you have R30A then I need to pickup
new firmware from SonyEricsson.

ipl

MiCr0

iplogger1 wrote:

Thanks

Found the firmware info/service menu
I don't have the GSM preferred option.

What is your f/w version mine is

R1S025

Under Customization:

CDA102295/14 R20A
cxc125840 R1S025

I've read on esato.com archive that someone who has this
option has R30A on the second column under customization
rather than R20A. If you have R30A then I need to pickup
new firmware from SonyEricsson.

ipl

i've got a completely branded vodafone phone
R1S025
prgCXC 125839_EU_1_VA

Customization
CDA 102295/14 R42A
cxc 235840 R1S025
EU6_VA

iplogger1

M1cro,

thanks for the details.
It is the customization > R20 which seems to have addressed
the issue of selecting GSM networks and avoiding automatic
switchover to 3G cells.
I might try the firmware upgrade over the weekend.

How do you find the phone. So far I find it is a gem.

ipl

MiCr0 wrote:

i've got a completely branded vodafone phone
R1S025
prgCXC 125839_EU_1_VA

Customization
CDA 102295/14 R42A
cxc 235840 R1S025
EU6_VA

MiCr0

iplogger1 wrote:

M1cro,

thanks for the details.
It is the customization > R20 which seems to have addressed
the issue of selecting GSM networks and avoiding automatic
switchover to 3G cells.
I might try the firmware upgrade over the weekend.

How do you find the phone. So far I find it is a gem.

ipl

i love the phone - even more since i got a 1gb memory card and 400 games

iplogger1

LOL - I have a 1GB (CF) card but it is for my dSLR camera.
I am one of those folks who tires of games very easily.
Whats your favourite Java game for the V800 ?

I took a still from a TV show with the V800 cam the other
evening and I thought it captured it very nicely for a little
cam. What's your favourite theme for the v800 ?

I'd like an FM radio on it but sure I'm struggling to find
fault with the phone.

ipl