Orange France release C500 Update (with WMP 10)

[Guest Paul [MVP]]

I've not done the update yet ;)

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[Guest abdo_imseeh]

Hey guys,

I have successfully installed the new ROM and I'm soo impressed with WMP10 and what an improvement (to me anyway) it is over WMP9.

I have also successfully configured my GPRS and MMS and everything is working fine (connecting to GPRS sending/receiveing MMS etc).

... BUT! (obviously there's one :D) with the English ROM whenever I sent an MMS or received MMS, the GPRS connection would be closed after the sending/receiving. This does NOT happen in the case of this ROM! :S Not sure why... (it goes off after 5min, as I've set it at 5min from within the connections idle time). The same goes for Internet Explorer. If I had connected and then pressed the HANGUP button (red one) on the homescreen it would automatically close the GPRS connection. Now I have to use the long press Home button then disconnect GPRS to do this :D

Any suggestions? Is it only me or is it with everybody?

Thank you in advance ;)

[Guest Paul [MVP]]

Install and run this:

http://www.modaco.com/Shell_Orange_13_is_a...109918-s20.html

And you can change the persistence of the GPRS connection (as well as turning on ClearType!)

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[Guest gadjet]

Bottom line here guys: if you DONT understand what is being talked about here, DONT even attempt it.

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I know what you mean but if I took that attitude I wouldn't know how to use a PC....... ;)

[Guest DarkJedi]

quit spamming u .

EDIT : no swearing please ;)

Edited April 21, 2005 by Disco Stu

[Guest darnovitz]

for the record i suggest everyone with uk c500's wait for the orange uk update - see the news section for more info

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Ian, I'm completely satisfied with the results, except the GPRS...I can't seem to get going, again. Any suggestions??

Also, I noticed that the GPRS icon stays on the screen, after you've used it and doesn't want to revert back, unless you reboot.

[Guest squall]

will look into it tommorrow, pulling my hair out over work now :S

just a quick point for someone to check if they can

when on slient does the phone auto answer? its happened to me twice now!

[Guest Paul [MVP]]

Darnovitz, look at my post about to fix GPRS staying on!

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[Guest grex9101]

thanks guys, good update!

Edited April 22, 2005 by grex9101

[Guest i_oWn_u]

they need to update the mpx220 with WMP 10 skin....

Edited April 22, 2005 by i_oWn_u

[Guest Alois]

Hi there!

I have upgraded my i-mate SP3 with the C500 ROM. It works well, but I've got two problems:

1. I cannot perform the application unlock. I tried the unlock procedure and even installed the Action Register Application, but they still "unable to find the IMEI number that you have entered on our database."

2. I cannot return to the original i-mate ROM. The ROMUpdateUtility said me to "get newer NBF file". I changed the ROM version 1.5.33.11 in the i-mate's NBF file to 4.2.2.1 (as well as the secondary version number) and the upgrade has been completed successfully, but... when device rebooted it showed me the same C500 ROM (!) in its lovely French... Is there any way to erase ROM from a Typhoon at all?

Any idea? Thanks.

[Guest darnovitz]

Hi there!

I have upgraded my i-mate SP3 with the C500 ROM. It works well, but I've got two problems:

1. I cannot perform the application unlock. I tried the unlock procedure and even installed the Action Register Application, but they still "unable to find the IMEI number that you have entered on our database."

2. I cannot return to the original i-mate ROM. The ROMUpdateUtility said me to "get newer NBF file". I changed the ROM version 1.5.33.11 in the i-mate's NBF file to 4.2.2.1 (as well as the secondary version number) and the upgrade has been completed successfully, but... when device rebooted it showed me the same C500 ROM (!) in its lovely French... Is there any way to erase ROM from a Typhoon at all?

Any idea? Thanks.

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I'd recommend getting with Paul O'Brien or Ian.. They know their stuff, buddy!

[Guest darnovitz]

Darnovitz, look at my post about to fix GPRS staying on!

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Thanks, Paul...did it! My only issue remaining is I can't use my GPRS to get on the internet. I've configured the phone in the same exact way! If you can think of anything.... I truly appreciate all of your help (and Ian, too!)!

[Guest Viama]

I'm getting 'An Unexpected Error has occurred in Bluetooth_Serial_Assistant.exe Select Quit and then restart this program'

When I select details it says ' NullReferenceException frmMain::frmMain_Load+0x'

[Guest daedos59]

Just like to add my 2p to this.

I did the upgrade last night and am unimpressed. I can't see the benefit in WMP10 and mine now has an annoying habit of crashing when changing home-screens. Also, the phone is now app-locked and the Orange OTA doesn't work (even though I used it before).

The only positive outcome is that it forced me to redo my T-Mobile data connections and GPRS and MMS now work.

Unless you REALLY need WMP10 then don't bother with the update.

BTW Pocket Music is far superior

[Guest fozzie]

Unless you REALLY need WMP10 then don't bother with the update.

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I think that was probably clear from page 1 of this 16 page monster thread. But you know what people are like; new firmware...must have...don't care if it's a French release...must have...don't care what it might do to the phone...must put it on...oh sh*t, my phone's buggered! ;) Edited April 22, 2005 by fozzie

[Guest rico2k_uk]

I think that was probably clear from page 1 of this 16 page monster thread.  But you know what people are like; new firmware...must have...don't care if it's a French release...must have...don't care what it might do to the phone...must put it on...oh sh*t, my phone's buggered! ;)

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sounds about right :D

[Guest mossywell]

I've tried downgrading to the last UK rom, but after the install and reboot, I'm back to the French rom - is this what happens?

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Yes if your phone was sim locked before you did the upgrade.

Edited April 22, 2005 by mossywell

[Guest mossywell]

1. I cannot perform the application unlock. I tried the unlock procedure and even installed the Action Register Application, but they still "unable to find the IMEI number that you have entered on our database."

Any idea? Thanks.

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Yes, this seems to be happening to a lot of people (all?) that do the French update. My guess is that the [email protected] mailbox will suddenly be flooded by requests for that little app unlock thingy!

[Guest Gavin]

I can't seem to find the email account setup facility since I installed the French ROM. Anyone got any ideas?

Cheers

[Guest mossywell]

Yes, this seems to be happening to a lot of people (all?) that do the French update. My guess is that the [email protected] mailbox will suddenly be flooded by requests for that little app unlock thingy!

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Good news! I take it back - OTA has suddenly started working again for me even though I've tried dozens of times so far. If you've been getting the old "IMEI not recognised in our database" error, just try again. ;)

[Guest Viama]

Yes if your phone was sim locked before you did the upgrade.

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Nope, it was sim-unlocked before the upgrade (using IMEI-Check)

[Guest mossywell]

Nope, it was sim-unlocked before the upgrade (using IMEI-Check)

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:oops:

My mistake - apologies. I see you said that in you OP. I'm off to learn to read...

[Guest Alois]

Good news! I take it back - OTA has suddenly started working again for me even though I've tried dozens of times so far. If you've been getting the old "IMEI not recognised in our database" error, just try again. ;)

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I've got message "Your SPV will be unlocked shortly and a message will appear on the screen of your SPV to confirm this", but nothing happens. Any suggestions?

[Guest squall]

i have the same, seems the site is still buggy, i will send them another email