UK specific question re: firmware upgrades

"eggster2k" <eggster2k@nospambreathe.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 04 Feb 2004 22:18:01 +0000, rich a
> <usenet@brushtastic.f2s.com> wrote:
>
> >YO YO!
> >
> >I've noticed a few people saying that the Carphone Warehouse and The Link
> >do firmware upgrades (or at least take them away for repair!). Typically
> >how long do you have to wait for them to carry out a firmware upgrade?
> >
> >I contacted Ericsson a few weeks ago regarding where I can get my phone
> >upgraded locally, and their only recommendation was a large phone repair
> >specialist who (judging by their website) don't really deal with personal
> >callers and are a bit out of the way..
> >
> >So, if I popped into my local "The Link" with my newly purchased R520m
and
> >a reciept from some ker-azy internet stockist, will they upgrade it for
> >me, or will the staff spit in my face and then proceed to jam a red hot
> >poker into a voodoo doll of me?
>
>
> rich, have you got your new copper r520m then?
>
> Anyone know of any dealers in South Yorkshire that can upgrade the
> firmware on ericssons, particulary around the Sheffield area?

You can't be that far away from me then eggster2k. I believe CPW in
Meadowhall can upgrade the firmware (just hope their service staff are a bit
more knowledgable than the slaes staff).

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eggster2k <eggster2k@nospambreathe.com> decided it would be mildly
amusing to write:

> rich, have you got your new copper r520m then?

Yup, £59 quid including delivery from uksimfree.com (who are, according to
the receipt and packaging extele.com - but they're cheaper since they
don't charge postage)

It is sexy. Although I forgot how much I had customised my old phone.
Swapping phone books between the old/new R520m phones was an absolute joy
using the phone book export function in the Ericsson software.

> Anyone know of any dealers in South Yorkshire that can upgrade the
> firmware on ericssons, particulary around the Sheffield area?

I drove to SHEFFIELD (specifically MEADOWHELL) once. It was cool. I went
through BUXTON and saw THE WINKING MAN. I also drove along some
absolutely bonkers roads which had ker-azee signs showing steep hills and
"LOW GEAR NOW!!!". It was a pleasurable drive, it's just a shame that
Meadowhell made me want to cry.

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>>
>> Anyone know of any dealers in South Yorkshire that can upgrade the
>> firmware on ericssons, particulary around the Sheffield area?
>
>You can't be that far away from me then eggster2k. I believe CPW in
>Meadowhall can upgrade the firmware (just hope their service staff are a bit
>more knowledgable than the slaes staff).

I'm in Barnsley. I'll give them a call tomorrow, also I'll give the
penistone road repair centre branch a call too. Hopefully they can do
the upgrade for free, expansys (where I got my r520m from a few days
back) say the phone has got 1 years manufacturer warranty so fingers
crossed.

Chris

On Wed, 04 Feb 2004 22:55:59 +0000, rich a
<usenet@brushtastic.f2s.com> wrote:

>eggster2k <eggster2k@nospambreathe.com> decided it would be mildly
>amusing to write:
>
>> rich, have you got your new copper r520m then?
>
>Yup, £59 quid including delivery from uksimfree.com (who are, according to
>the receipt and packaging extele.com - but they're cheaper since they
>don't charge postage)

Lucky get! I paid £72.82 inc p&p from expansys for the nice streaking
silver model but they're worth it!
>
>It is sexy. Although I forgot how much I had customised my old phone.
>Swapping phone books between the old/new R520m phones was an absolute joy
>using the phone book export function in the Ericsson software.
>
>> Anyone know of any dealers in South Yorkshire that can upgrade the
>> firmware on ericssons, particulary around the Sheffield area?
>
>I drove to SHEFFIELD (specifically MEADOWHELL) once. It was cool. I went
>through BUXTON and saw THE WINKING MAN. I also drove along some
>absolutely bonkers roads which had ker-azee signs showing steep hills and
>"LOW GEAR NOW!!!". It was a pleasurable drive, it's just a shame that
>Meadowhell made me want to cry.

What made you want to cry about meadowhall ;-)

eggster2k <eggster2k@nospambreathe.com> decided it would be mildly
amusing to write:

> What made you want to cry about meadowhall ;-)

The fact that it is, pardon the francais, crap :P

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On Wed, 04 Feb 2004 22:45:24 GMT, "Richard Colton"
<webmaster@NOSPAMuselessinfo.org.uk> wrote:

>
>"eggster2k" <eggster2k@nospambreathe.com> wrote in message
>news:j7t2205t1nfa20l6thmg6kdck0ofl0vd9l@4ax.com.. .
>> On Wed, 04 Feb 2004 22:18:01 +0000, rich a
>> <usenet@brushtastic.f2s.com> wrote:
>>
>> >YO YO!
>> >
>> >I've noticed a few people saying that the Carphone Warehouse and The Link
>> >do firmware upgrades (or at least take them away for repair!). Typically
>> >how long do you have to wait for them to carry out a firmware upgrade?
>> >
>> >I contacted Ericsson a few weeks ago regarding where I can get my phone
>> >upgraded locally, and their only recommendation was a large phone repair
>> >specialist who (judging by their website) don't really deal with personal
>> >callers and are a bit out of the way..
>> >
>> >So, if I popped into my local "The Link" with my newly purchased R520m
>and
>> >a reciept from some ker-azy internet stockist, will they upgrade it for
>> >me, or will the staff spit in my face and then proceed to jam a red hot
>> >poker into a voodoo doll of me?
>>
>>
>> rich, have you got your new copper r520m then?
>>
>> Anyone know of any dealers in South Yorkshire that can upgrade the
>> firmware on ericssons, particulary around the Sheffield area?
>
>You can't be that far away from me then eggster2k. I believe CPW in
>Meadowhall can upgrade the firmware (just hope their service staff are a bit
>more knowledgable than the slaes staff).

Richard, I've just been looking on your site @ thephonelocker.co.uk
and notice you can do firmware upgrades. Could you do my R520?

Chris

On Wed, 04 Feb 2004 22:55:59 +0000, rich a
<usenet@brushtastic.f2s.com> wrote:

>eggster2k <eggster2k@nospambreathe.com> decided it would be mildly
>amusing to write:
>
>> rich, have you got your new copper r520m then?
>
>Yup, £59 quid including delivery from uksimfree.com (who are, according to
>the receipt and packaging extele.com - but they're cheaper since they
>don't charge postage)
>
>It is sexy. Although I forgot how much I had customised my old phone.
>Swapping phone books between the old/new R520m phones was an absolute joy
>using the phone book export function in the Ericsson software.
>
>> Anyone know of any dealers in South Yorkshire that can upgrade the
>> firmware on ericssons, particulary around the Sheffield area?
>
>I drove to SHEFFIELD (specifically MEADOWHELL) once. It was cool. I went
>through BUXTON and saw THE WINKING MAN. I also drove along some
>absolutely bonkers roads which had ker-azee signs showing steep hills and
>"LOW GEAR NOW!!!". It was a pleasurable drive, it's just a shame that
>Meadowhell made me want to cry.

rich, i've got a few quick questions for you if you don't mind:

What Operating System and connection to the phone do you use?

What sync/connection software do you use from the download page on the
SE website? ( If you are using software from the web site that is.)

What firmware version have you got on your new r520?

Thanks,

Chris

eggster2k <eggster2k@nospambreathe.com> decided it would be mildly
amusing to write:

> What Operating System and connection to the phone do you use?

I use my WINDOWS XP laptop and an official Ericsson DRS-11 serial cable
(which I picked up for about 9 quid on ebay last year).

> What sync/connection software do you use from the download page on the
> SE website? ( If you are using software from the web site that is.)

Umm, I used the sync software from the website for non-Outlook users.
This lets you edit phone setting using the data cable, and set up your
phonebook/send SMS.

However, for SMS sending I tend to use the excellent Float's Mobile
Agent: http://fma.xinium.com/ - this has several advantages over the
official software, it has a few interesting statistics graphs (such as
battery life/temperatures) and it lets you send long and Flash SMS
messages.

> What firmware version have you got on your new r520?

R2K. I've used R2K for ages with no problems, but I quite fancy
upgrading to R4A - just for the hell of it :P The most anticipated
feature of R4A, for me, is that when reading an SMS message it
apparently displays the contacts name rather than a raw phone number.

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Lots of love, Rich
crapola - http://www.brushtastic.f2s.com
gamertag - sausagelord / ph33r my shite gaming skillz!!!