Orange due to release new rom for C500? |
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 Sep 9 2005, 21:00
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Newbie  Group: Posters Posts: 4 Joined: 3rd September 2004 Member No.: 55,246  |
I've been trying all night to get hold of the Orange UK 4.2.1.1 ROM but the links I have (from this site) to Orange's page just give me a 404 page not found error.
The first part of the link begins: http://www.orange.co.uk/c500patch/ I tried going to this exact address and what do you know, my pc started downloading a file called: TY_ORUK_255115_4212_0328_ship.exe (22.6 Mb in size) Could it be that they have pulled the 4.2.1.1 rom and are trying out a new 4.2.1.2 rom? I'm not keen to run the upgrade since I have no idea what it would do. Anybody know where I can get the 4.2.1.1 rom, other than Orange's site? I'm desperate. |
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Sep 9 2005, 21:21
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Hardcore  Group: Posters Posts: 1,352 Joined: 10th May 2004 Member No.: 42,906 Device(s): E200 2xC500 SP5m Vario |
i doubt very much orange will be releasing a new ROM reason being because the new SPV devices are here and more to come in November and Jan.
I also asked orange this Q and they said that its unlikely for a new ROM for C500 they keep saying "we test our ROMS before putting it up for official download and make sure that everything is working fine" - I disagree on that statement because of what people have said about the 4.2.1.1 ROM breaking TOMTOM! the "4.2.1.2" could just be a fix for tomtom if that rom is a "true" rom... back to your Q: I have the update on my laptop if you need it? I can transfer it to you by msn if you like? just send me a pm This post has been edited by Tech: Sep 9 2005, 21:22 -------------------- http://www.spapps.co.uk
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Sep 9 2005, 21:30
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Hardcore Group: Posters Posts: 1,352 Joined: 10th May 2004 Member No.: 42,906 Device(s): E200 2xC500 SP5m Vario |
well i just spoke to orange about this... and they are basically saying they dont recommend downloading the "c500patch" link because its "unofficial" - which is true but then most people would complain saying that its on their official website...
i wouldnt download it personally... -------------------- http://www.spapps.co.uk
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Sep 9 2005, 22:06
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 Regular  Group: Posters Posts: 80 Joined: 2nd August 2005 From: UK Member No.: 142,415 Device(s): MDA Compact III |
Well, I was having a few odd problems with my C500, so I thought what the hell, and downloaded it. The firmware does identify itself as 4.2.1.2 upon running the install app, and it has sucessfully upgraded my C500 now to 4.2.1.2.
I've no idea what it's supposed to fix, but if it's cured my garbled voice problem on some calls, I'll be happy. I'll run up a few apps, and see if there's anything obvious thats now fixed/broken over 4.2.1.1 -------------------- SmartGPS PRO is now available with POI support, data logging and more!
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Sep 9 2005, 22:19
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 Hardcore Group: Moderator Team Posts: 8,218 Joined: 9th April 2003 From: Coventry, UK Member No.: 4,510 Device(s): HTC Touch Dual / SPV E650 |
The official Orange update can be found on the website under Help & Advice, Your Phone etc.
The exact address starts http://www2.orange.co.uk/servlet/Satellite?pa...etc -------------------- First 48 Hours with a Smartphone ? Go here
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Sep 9 2005, 23:39
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Hardcore Group: Posters Posts: 1,352 Joined: 10th May 2004 Member No.: 42,906 Device(s): E200 2xC500 SP5m Vario |
QUOTE(Disco Stu @ Sep 9 2005, 22:19) The official Orange update can be found on the website under Help & Advice, Your Phone etc. The exact address starts http://www2.orange.co.uk/servlet/Satellite?pa...etc  lol it made the link incorrect its wierd! I phoned up orange after reading this thread and they said "no"... wtf i still wouldnt update it until it officially is put up on the help and support page  my fav stu man said its available there? but not at this end... still says 4.2.1.1 and the link for that doesnt work... This post has been edited by Tech: Sep 9 2005, 23:47 -------------------- http://www.spapps.co.uk
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Sep 9 2005, 23:42
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 'That' Avatar Guy Group: Posters Posts: 1,433 Joined: 23rd November 2003 From: Gateshead, UK Member No.: 21,885 Device(s): Nokia N82, Nokia E51, Vario 2 |
I'm downloading it now too.
From those that have installed it, any ideas or observations as to what's new, different, improved, or worse on this new 'test' rom??? -------------------- Phonography: GA628 >(Nokias)3110 >5110 >3210 >6210 >7110 >8210(x2) >8310(x2) >6310i >7210(x3) >7650 >5100(x2) >7250(x2) >6100 >7250i >Blackberry 6230 >Orange E200 SPV >Nokia N-Gage(x2) >Blackberry 7230 >O2 XDA2 (on Orange) >Nokia 6230(x3) >C500 SPV (on O2) >6230i >S.E. K750i (briefly) >Samsung D500 >Nokia 6680 >Nokia 6100 >Nokia 3510i >i-mate SP5 x2 (yes two) >Additional Nokia 6230i >Samsung D600 >T-Mobile MDA Vario >T-Mobile MDA Pro >Nokia 6280 (x2) Vodafone >Nokia 6280 T-Mobile >Nokia 6280 (O2) >Nokia 6233 (O2) > S.E. K800i (T-Mobile) >Nokia N73 (O2) (x2) >Nokia 6233 (O2) (second) >Nokia 6233 (Orange) >T-Mobile MDA Vario 2 >Nokia N80 >Nokia 6300 >S.E. K810i >Nokia 6120c >Nokia N95 (x2) >Nokia E51 (x2) >Nokia N82 (x2) >Nokia E90 Communicator |
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Sep 9 2005, 23:54
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 80 Joined: 2nd August 2005 From: UK Member No.: 142,415 Device(s): MDA Compact III |
QUOTE(shadamehr @ Sep 10 2005, 00:42) I'm downloading it now too. From those that have installed it, any ideas or observations as to what's new, different, improved, or worse on this new 'test' rom??? At the moment, everything seems to be running fine  Not found any problems so far. Cant comment on the garbled voice problem I was having with 4.2.1.1 as it's only intermittent, but I'm hoping.I can confirm FuseSP, Agile Messenger, TCPMP, TT5 Mobile, and Alarm Set are running without problems. Oh, my SmartGPS app is fine too!  Lol, I'm still not sure yet what this update is supposed to fix, but if I spot anything, I'll let you know! -------------------- SmartGPS PRO is now available with POI support, data logging and more!
Get SmartGPS PRO now! SmartGPS PRO includes QVGA support, POI notifications (including support for the UK speed camera database), Waypoints, GPS Logging, Distance calculations, Compas and a Day/Night colour scheme! Visit smartphone.maxrom.com for support, updates and to get SmartGPS PRO! |
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Sep 10 2005, 00:01
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Hardcore Group: Moderator Team Posts: 8,218 Joined: 9th April 2003 From: Coventry, UK Member No.: 4,510 Device(s): HTC Touch Dual / SPV E650 |
QUOTE(Tech @ Sep 10 2005, 00:39) my fav stu man said its available there? but not at this end... still says 4.2.1.1 and the link for that doesnt work... Hmmm...should have checked first :oops: I doubt that there would be much difference between a ROM named 4.2.1.2 and one named 4.2.1.1 though. -------------------- First 48 Hours with a Smartphone ? Go here
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Sep 10 2005, 01:07
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Hardcore Group: Posters Posts: 1,352 Joined: 10th May 2004 Member No.: 42,906 Device(s): E200 2xC500 SP5m Vario |
^ agreed
wonder if some nutta put it there for internal testin but put it on the external official site.. lol (coincidence that the original 4.2.1.1 link is dead....) maybe fixes TOM TOM issue? can someone confirm? (i dont have tomtom) This post has been edited by Tech: Sep 10 2005, 01:07 -------------------- http://www.spapps.co.uk
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Sep 10 2005, 07:48
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Hardcore Group: Moderator Team Posts: 8,218 Joined: 9th April 2003 From: Coventry, UK Member No.: 4,510 Device(s): HTC Touch Dual / SPV E650 |
Or maybe it fixes the TV remote problem....
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Sep 12 2005, 10:57
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 10 Joined: 8th July 2005 Member No.: 138,271 Device(s): SPV C500 |
QUOTE(Disco Stu @ Sep 10 2005, 07:48) Or maybe it fixes the TV remote problem.... Maybe the answerphone no becoming 654321? |
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Sep 12 2005, 13:27
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 14 Joined: 22nd August 2005 Member No.: 145,673 |
ok, so i downloaded this... will I have to re-install all my apps if I install this?
regards Dave |
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Sep 12 2005, 13:40
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 Staff Team Leader Group: Admin Team Posts: 17,025 Joined: 24th November 2002 From: Southampton Member No.: 53 Device(s): C550 and JasJar |
You will have to install and resync your contacts etc as the update will wipe the phone and then install the update.
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Sep 12 2005, 13:53
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Hardcore Group: Moderator Team Posts: 8,218 Joined: 9th April 2003 From: Coventry, UK Member No.: 4,510 Device(s): HTC Touch Dual / SPV E650 |
QUOTE(jamesyuk @ Sep 9 2005, 22:00) I've been trying all night to get hold of the Orange UK 4.2.1.1 ROM but the links I have (from this site) to Orange's page just give me a 404 page not found error. I noticed elsewhere on the Orange website that they are undertaking a major refurbishment. -------------------- First 48 Hours with a Smartphone ? Go here
Installing skins & other software MoDaCo Plus ! - join here Orange Official SPV Application Unlocking "What shirt am I wearing bro ? Are you serious ?" Jermaine Beckford 14th January 2008 |
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Sep 12 2005, 14:10
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Hardcore Group: Posters Posts: 1,352 Joined: 10th May 2004 Member No.: 42,906 Device(s): E200 2xC500 SP5m Vario |
QUOTE(Disco Stu @ Sep 12 2005, 13:53) I noticed elsewhere on the Orange website that they are undertaking a major refurbishment. how convenient! -------------------- http://www.spapps.co.uk
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Sep 14 2005, 16:24
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 Diehard  Group: Posters Posts: 499 Joined: 13th January 2005 From: Sunderland Member No.: 105,258 Device(s): SPV C600/E650 |
I hope that it solves two issues I have with the recent rom update.
a) the answer phone number reverting to 654321, and  being able to hear 'noise' at the beginning and end of sounds. (i.e. press a key, you then get 'noise, the actual sound, and then noise again". This was never their on my original ROM. You can hear it if you listen closely, and it's terrible when using a headset.I doubt it will do either of those anyway, As for it fixing Tom Tom. I can't see that being the case. Tom Tom isn't a Microsoft/Orange program so it would be down to the developer/manufacturer to make sure it works on the new Rom's. Much like when a new version of Windows is released, you can't blame Microsoft if some third party software doesn't work on the new OS. |
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Sep 20 2005, 20:06
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 11 Joined: 26th June 2005 Member No.: 136,566 Device(s): XDA Mini S & SPV C500 |
QUOTE(Griff_FFOC @ Sep 14 2005, 17:24) I hope that it solves two issues I have with the recent rom update. a) the answer phone number reverting to 654321, and being able to hear 'noise' at the beginning and end of sounds. (i.e. press a key, you then get 'noise, the actual sound, and then noise again". This was never their on my original ROM. You can hear it if you listen closely, and it's terrible when using a headset.I doubt it will do either of those anyway, As for it fixing Tom Tom. I can't see that being the case. Tom Tom isn't a Microsoft/Orange program so it would be down to the developer/manufacturer to make sure it works on the new Rom's. Much like when a new version of Windows is released, you can't blame Microsoft if some third party software doesn't work on the new OS. Downloading 4.2.1.2 see if it fixes any of the problems i have been having (Random Account switching when trying to download email, backlight staying on after tomtom being used, random lockups etc...) |
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Sep 22 2005, 11:47
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 Regular Group: Posters Posts: 86 Joined: 29th December 2004 From: Bristol, UK Member No.: 103,968 Device(s): SPV C500 |
Be interested to know if any new C500s from Orange have this version...
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Sep 22 2005, 12:29
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Hardcore Group: Posters Posts: 1,352 Joined: 10th May 2004 Member No.: 42,906 Device(s): E200 2xC500 SP5m Vario |
well i did upgrade to 4.2.1.2
the link on orange website redirects it now to the new ROM... not the actual link but redirects it to c500patch url.... it seems fine, nothing different for now... -------------------- http://www.spapps.co.uk
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