Hi,
Sorry to post again but a more interesting and specific question to my needs.
Will upgrading from Orange N80 firmware to either Generic N80 firmware or Generic N80ie firmware make a difference to the speed and functionality of my N80?
The smooth usage is more of an issue to me than using VoIP.
If anyone has experience of upgrading an Orange N80 to Generic firmware i'd be interested in hearing the differences (if there are any)?
Thanks for the advice,
Alex
PS. I forgot who it was in my last poll but whoever posted the link about VoIP, please could you do so again. I really want to read about it but didnt think before I deleted the post.
check out http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/forum...ad.php?t=56244 for calling out on VOIP option.
but yeah, your Orange specific question can be edited into your top question here probably
It really just comes down to how much you like to fiddle with technology or if you have some specific desire. Like you say, if you only have wifi in the flat and your not there much then its gonna be costly for you touse VOIP over your netwrok GSM charge unless you have a dataplan.
If you like I can try and make you not upgrade and someone else can play the 'you should upgrade bit' Im sure Cash will play the devils advocate !
<<<< how prepared am I today!! 😉
although I should really edit my copied text as it doesnt really make sense now! *blah*
From what I hear there is not a speed issue between orange and generic firmware, but many people dont like all the crao that comes with network phones, not just orange.
When I buy a computer for example, the first thing I do is to reinstall a fresh copy of windows xp to get a computer without all the manufacturers crap on it because I have never really used any of that stuff...I like on my phone and computer the things that I wish, not the things that are forced onto me.
as for upgrading to the N80ie, as mentioned before there is really only one reason to do this if you boil it down to basics...and thats if you want to use VOIP, if you dont want to use this...then dont upgrade...its a simple choice.
Just to add, my N80 was orange branded, and I flashed mine to standared Generic N80 firmware, and I can honestly say I`ve not had a single problem with it. Generic also enables the FOTA option as this is not available with the orange firmware.
hey al18ex... you upgraded yet?? 😉
😊 I've been debating for the last 24hrs. think i might go straight for the N80ie firmware!
Slightly worried about not being able to go back to the orange v4 firmware, but im gonna take a note of all the settings etc.. then go for it i think!
Will let everyone know the difference (if any) when I have tho.
last 24hrs!! HAHAHAH, I think the sign that you have shown interest in the N80ie version meant you were bound to upgrade to it sooner rather than later! 😉
Good point!
I think i have an Achilles Heel for updating my gadgets to have the latest firmware, software etc...
I suppose its gonna happen sooner or later! Especially if i get a wiff of it making the phone work better!
yeah, Im much the same... Im on my 6th N80! HAHAHAH too much messing.... thankfully there isnt a newer version of the vIE yet!! 😉
Your 6th!!!!
How have you managed that?
Do you just keep getting a new one on the insurance?
Is that just from updating the firmware?
You've put me off now! haha
al18ex wrote:Your 6th!!!!How have you managed that?
Do you just keep getting a new one on the insurance?
Is that just from updating the firmware?
You've put me off now! haha
Dont be put off.. I bought my N80 last April 2006, and updated the firmware myself with phoenix each time a new firmware was released (about 4 times I think now), and I have never had a problem with the phone, or any of the upgrades I made....as long as you do your research read everything 3 or 4 times so you know exactly what you are doing, and ask as much advice as you can before you start the flashing process you should be ok 😊..
Good luck, it also seems that if you do brick your phone, repeated attempts to reflash will bring it back to life 😊..
HAHAAH yeah, although I only bricked 1!
bascailly tho, I had one the day it came out... it sucked, it took it back, got a replacement, that sucked too.. took that back, 3rd one had the screen issue and a problem with 3G so I made a real noise in the shop and they gave me one to get me away from all the customers! 😉
4th was insurance.
5th was the one I bricked.
6th is my nice shiney... brand new when I got it, and manually upgraded thanks to ALLABOUTSYMBIAN users N80IE 😉
EDIT>> So yeah... don't be put off. If the worse comes to the worse, theres a chance you can fix it yourself with the help here or just send it back! 😊
Cash,
I was just reading your NSS guide in the N80-N80i thread and you say to use the '0543922' phone code, but this is not listed in the list at the bottom, there it says; "0539363 EURO 1 Pearl Black Internet Edition"
Which one do you think i should use, i've just got a orange UK regular silver phone?
Thanks for the advice
I think I used the euro 1 black pearl one.... Ive posted what I used in that thread somewhere... I'll check.
al18ex wrote:Cash,I was just reading your NSS guide in the N80-N80i thread and you say to use the '0543922' phone code, but this is not listed in the list at the bottom, there it says; "0539363 EURO 1 Pearl Black Internet Edition"
Which one do you think i should use, i've just got a orange UK regular silver phone?
Thanks for the advice
0538301---- Euro1 code is known to work so I would go with that ..
kontraband wrote:I have now upgraded also using NSS and NSU using the 0539363 EURO 1 Pearl Black Internet Edition code and its worked fine. (I have a stainless steel model)
:icon14:
BTW, this handset was O2 branded, then generic N80 now generic N80IE.
al18ex wrote:Cash,I was just reading your NSS guide in the N80-N80i thread and you say to use the '0543922' phone code, but this is not listed in the list at the bottom, there it says; "0539363 EURO 1 Pearl Black Internet Edition"
Which one do you think i should use, i've just got a orange UK regular silver phone?
Thanks for the advice
And remember when you are flashing via NSU, once the process has started...go make yourself a cup of tea, go watch big brother and come back to your phone after 30 minutes 😊...dont touch or knock your phone at all once the process has started untill NSU says it is complete...even if the phone looks dead..DONT TOUCH
😊 good luck
Cheers guys,
there seem to be about 5 different codes that people of used from what i've been reading.
I'll try it now and let you know how it goes!!!! 😊
Cash, you just know hes gonna sit watchin his phone like a hawk!! HAHAHAH go watch Big brother... who you kiddin!! 😉
kontraband wrote:Cash, you just know hes gonna sit watchin his phone like a hawk!! HAHAHAH go watch Big brother... who you kiddin!! 😉
😊 😊 😊 I know .. I did the same .. I just hope face doesn't get evicted tonight 😊....
Ok, I started the updater. just downloadin the 70mb.
Does PC suite need to be on while im doing this, cos it isnt!?
al18ex wrote:Ok, I started the updater. just downloadin the 70mb.Does PC suite need to be on while im doing this, cos it isnt!?
No..just dont touch anything now untill its complete 😊
Worked!! Brilliant.
Thanks for the help.
Now have:
v4.0632.0.38
13-10-2006
Is there some FOTA update for it now? or is that it?
al18ex wrote:Worked!! Brilliant.Thanks for the help.
Now have:
v4.0632.0.38
13-10-2006
Is there some FOTA update for it now? or is that it?
Bloody hell...that was like waiting for a baby to be delivered 😊...have a cigar 😊..
No updates yet ...you have the latest
few! nice one. Will go and relax now, and see Jo gettin boo'd to hell!
For the record. I've not been using it properly yet or installed anything on it yet but it seems more responsive which is great. Havent tried taking a photo or connecting to my wifi yet.
al18ex wrote:few! nice one. Will go and relax now, and see Jo gettin boo'd to hell!For the record. I've not been using it properly yet or installed anything on it yet but it seems more responsive which is great. Havent tried taking a photo or connecting to my wifi yet.
yea..get jo out ..miserable bitch ...god how sad am I ...
first thing you goto get is truphone...then start making free calls to landline numbers over your wifi ...be impressed 😊..
HAHAHHHAHAH this is without doubt THE BEST THREAD on the Internet RIGHT NOW!! 😉
kontraband wrote:HAHAHHHAHAH this is without doubt THE BEST THREAD on the Internet RIGHT NOW!! 😉
I think your a closet BB fan Kontraband 😊.. go on admit it 😊
Cash wrote:yea..get jo out ..miserable bitch ...god how sad am I ...first thing you goto get is truphone...then start making free calls to landline numbers over your wifi ...be impressed 😊..
yeah, thats pretty sad... only complete losers are here on a friday night!! 😉
and no... Im not a closet fan... I just dont get BB... it drives me nuts!