Just thought I'd pass some information on I had from my O2 Premium support team. Google has advised that a fix was released to 1000 handsets yesterday from 17:00Hrs GMT. They will make sure that no issues arise from the fix and if all is well will start rolling out a full scale update 24Hrs Later, ie this evening from 17:00Hrs.
Anyway looks like it will be sooner rather than later
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Just thought I'd pass some information on I had from my O2 Premium support team. Google has advised that a fix was released to 1000 handsets yesterday from 17:00Hrs GMT. They will make sure that no issues arise from the fix and if all is well will start rolling out a full scale update 24Hrs Later, ie this evening from 17:00Hrs.
Anyway looks like it will be sooner rather than later
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Very nice if it turns out to be true
That is actually smart move releasing to just 1k handsets to avoid any mass problems.
From what i understood the O2 phones firmware was the same as the sim frees/all the others, meaning o2 wont even be involved in ANY updates , that they'll all just come direct from Google.(that has to be good news)
Nice to know it's on the way though, although i've yet to experience the problem in "real life" and not having to put another phone 2mm away from it.
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That is actually smart move releasing to just 1k handsets to avoid any mass problems.
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It does seem like a smart thing to do, although it does beg the question...how does O2 / Google know which handsets have received the update, and also how quickly do they expect people to be able to verify if they're still exhibiting symptoms?
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It does seem like a smart thing to do, although it does beg the question...how does O2 / Google know which handsets have received the update, and also how quickly do they expect people to be able to verify if they're still exhibiting symptoms?
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Could handset send feedback back to o2 after it has updated itself so that o2 know what firmware your phone is running? Or if you phoned o2 they will ring you back and ask if you are still expriencing this fault.
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Could handset send feedback back to o2 after it has updated itself so that o2 know what firmware your phone is running? Or if you phoned o2 they will ring you back and ask if you are still expriencing this fault.
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Hmmm I personally doubt it, since the firmware is supposed to be un-tied to carrier tinkering.
If the carriers are aware of what firmware any of it's customers handsets are running, that raises another worrying issue. But I really don't think that they are capable of finding this out.
As an aside, I used to work for the UK's largest pub gaming machine company, and we had the largest network of computer-based touchscreen gaming machines (at the time at least) and they all ran a custom java based software running on top of Windows. When we made updates to the games or anything else, we would always roll out the update to 1000 machines as a preliminary measure.
The difference there however is that we knew exactly which machines had the updates, and could keep track of any issues that popped up. I don't see how Google would be able to do this unless these 1000 handsets they're talking about are Google employees (could very well be possible).
Mine (o2 via p4u) updated itself last night to android version 4.0.1
not really had the problem with the volume control, so can't say if it helped. But nothing else seems to have changed
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I don't see how Google would be able to do this unless these 1000 handsets they're talking about are Google employees (could very well be possible).
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could be.. as you'd think atleast 1 of the 1000 would have posted here on XDA
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post above proves me wrong - although my android version is 4.0.1 and i have had no update
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Mine (o2 via p4u) updated itself last night to android version 4.0.1
not really had the problem with the volume control, so can't say if it helped. But nothing else seems to have changed
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The HSPA+ version of the Galaxy Nexus has always had 4.0.1, so you haven't received any update at all.
I don't think the Android version is changing it's the buildnumber that is changing, mine is currently ITL41D, he advised a new version of that.
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It would likely go to Google, not O2, and is IMEI based, so they will know how many and which handsets have received the update. They will log the IMEIs that the update was sent to and if you call your various support options with a complaint one of the questions will certainly be your IMEI number. Then this can be cross-referenced to see if you have received the update or not (and evaluate 1. it's success 2. other problems it generated).
When the phone's IMEI gets released for the OTA, there is a "whisper" service that checks the software/whatever version and if below the impending OTA it will prompt the notification for the update- if the same it will send no notification and the user will have no idea of/no need for the OTA. At least this is generally how the G1 and N1 both worked in the past.
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I don't think the Android version is changing it's the buildnumber that is changing, mine is currently ITL41D, he advised a new version of that.
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He never mentioned what build number he had, as you can see he just mentions Android version:
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Mine (o2 via p4u) updated itself last night to android version 4.0.1
not really had the problem with the volume control, so can't say if it helped. But nothing else seems to have changed
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I turned it back on and it said it was updating itself...
I hope my phone isn't lying to me...
They all say 'Android is updating' everytime you power the phone on ;-)
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He never mentioned what build number he had, as you can see he just mentions Android version:
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No not the poster I am talking about what I was advised by O2, it is the buildnumber that differed with the update.
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I turned it back on and it said it was updating itself...
I hope my phone isn't lying to me...
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Ice Cream Sandwich does that. Everyone's phone does that, it's already been raised on here in at least two separate threads.
It doesn't mean you have received an Android update, it is regarding Android getting the home screen and apps ready.
an OTA update would require user intervention to be applied - you would have to first of all agree to the phone downloading and applying the update.
Well, if it really is released today at 5pm then we will know in little bit more than an hour,so keep your fingers crossed ;-)
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Well, if it really is released today at 5pm then we will know in little bit more than an hour,so keep your fingers crossed ;-)
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It was due 5pm yesterday too. Fingers firmly uncrossed, only a single digit is required aimed squarely at sam/goog.
I heard that they are updating the baseband, not the software version...
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As per subject...
There are users who have flashed to a 'Generic ROM' saying that they have seen an improvement in the battery life. So I was wondering if anyone who has received a Desire from T-mobile (with software above) can comment on battery life.
Since the change logs seem either to be non-existent or vague, I just wanted to know if the latest T-mobile ROM has the same 'fixes' as the generic ROM (with the latest FOTA).
mine came with the latest software on saturday
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yeah mine desires time at the moment is about 44h and still got 40%
used a bit of internet, wifi, phone calls and texts but all updates are off all the time but when i want to go on fb or twitter i turn them on and all good
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have people been recieving updates? my firmware is 1.15.110.10 on my tmobile desire and there is no OTA update shoing on system updates
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have people been recieving updates? my firmware is 1.15.110.10 on my tmobile desire and there is no OTA update shoing on system updates
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That's the thing, I dont think they are. People with the new version are those who received the devices more recently and already have the latest one installed.
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mine came with the latest software on saturday
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Thanks...oh yes, I saw your original post.
I hoping for someone who has updates on a higher frequency to compare with my usage (with older revision software)
t mobile
has anyone actually called T - mobile?
I Have latest version, received last Thursday. After a few days the battery life has improved immensely. I had a htc magic before and the battery outlasts that. Probably lasts 25% longer.
I only have one issue and that is that streamed video cuts out after a period - 5 minutes or so. Oh and the weather widget is still a pain in the ar*e
But all in all very impressed. The web browsing is a dream. fast and excellent with pinch and zoom. screen is gorgeous and not a pink tint in sight on mine!
Oh and the fact that there are loads of apps missing on market that I could get with HTC Magic but it seems to be the general consensus on forums that these will become available over next couple of weeks, I do hope so.
well that sucks a tiny bit do they include change logs with these updates or is it all secretive
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As per subject...
There are users who have flashed to a 'Generic ROM' saying that they have seen an improvement in the battery life. So I was wondering if anyone who has received a Desire from T-mobile (with software above) can comment on battery life.
Since the change logs seem either to be non-existent or vague, I just wanted to know if the latest T-mobile ROM has the same 'fixes' as the generic ROM (with the latest FOTA).
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I have the T-mobile ROM, and my battery life is pretty rubbish. To top it off I find that once it fills up, it doesn't trickle charge, so it looses power even though it's plugged in.
I called up T-mobile about this to see if it was an issue with the software (hoping that they would send me another phone with updated software). The first lady told me there was a software update, sent me a link to the T-mobile website, but the link didn't work. I think she may have been refering to the HTC update, which we can't get.
The second lady I talked to sent me to delivery department, but instead of a new phone, they're sending me another battery. Which is welcome, but if the software update doesn't come soon (and the update actually does improve battery life), then the battery they're sending won't really be good enough for me.
Will give them another ring tomorrow, to either get a date of the update, or a new phone.
I rang Orange Uk, as my phone keeps sending the incoming calls to the voicemail even when its on 3G, and after 30 minutes arguing with an ignorant woman who said that that was happening cos my phone was unlock by a third party and not by Orange, I managed to talk with a supervisor and he said that Htc is about to release an update on the 2nd of June that will resolved many issues on the new Desires and if after that release my phone is still not working he will give me a new one.(sure...)
I doubt the "new update" will clear my problem as i find out is hardware problem rather than a software problem,BUT What kind update is HTC about to release? was the Supervisor taken the mickey out of me?? Dont know, just wanna share the info with you guys in case its true
BUT What kind update is HTC about to release?
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Froyo?
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Froyo?
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haha
This rumour keeps getting earlier and earlier.. The official HTC statement was any time up to December this year for the Froyo update.
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This rumour keeps getting earlier and earlier.. The official HTC statement was any time up to December this year for the Froyo update.
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With that said, Google also announced Gingerbread would be released around christmas.
It's not froyo.
HTC just released an update on Vodafone UK, too. Apparently it fixed the facebook/unknown contact issue, as well as a couple of other problems.
This is most likely a network specific update, containing the same bug fixes.
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It's not froyo.
HTC just released an update on Vodafone UK, too. Apparently it fixed the facebook/unknown contact issue, as well as a couple of other problems.
This is most likely a network specific update, containing the same bug fixes.
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Yep, picked this one up myself yesterday. An update a few days later from Orange, it's likely the same one
Any major changes? I'm on Meteor in Ireland so I haven't got it.
I read that they've added a high quality option in the HTC Flash player. Anything else?
just an update to fix bugs, is not that hard hard to understand huh?
Damn... maybe I should have stayed with my Orange ROM afterall? I don't dare flash a radio at this stage what with all the talk of USB bricking...
I keep reading this term - radio. Can someone explain?
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I keep reading this term - radio. Can someone explain?
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Think of them as driver packages for the phones internal transmitters (Cellular, Wifi, bluetooth etc.)
The latest Desire radio (.16 iirc) apparently gives better HSDPA signal and battery life
A concern
Im actually a little worried about my new desire... The thing is that its branded by orange and im not using it on orange, infact not even in UK...so i was wondering that would i be able to receive OTA?
Secondly Ive realized that ive made a big mistake getting an Orange branded phone with all the bloatware..So if i install a custom rom or even the stock HTC rom..will i be able to get the OTA?
Thanks.
Hi,
just had a text conversation with a Vodafone support person called Beverly. I asked if she/they knew when 2.2 would be out for voda branded desires - the answer was
"There is no update about the release date or the Android 2.2 (Froyo)"
"Prior to releasing or approving any software update for customers who have bought a handset through Vodafone, we test it thoroughly to ensure it provides customers the best possible experience on our network. Our testing process begins as soon as we receive the software, which often happens once the manufacturer has already released the open market version of the software."
"During the review process, we report any issues with the software back to the manufacturer for them to address. Once the firmware is approved by Vodafone, we return it to the manufacturer and they will then distribute the software to customers through the appropriate channels."
And her last comment was
"We will release the firmware as soon as possible "
Basically don't hold your breath
My friend is stuck on 1.6 on Vodafone because they don't release updates. Basically sh it yourself.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
I've just called and had the same standard reply. I asked for my concerns to be 'flagged' and was told that every call about this is being collated and 'pushed upstairs'. So I suggest Voda customers ring on 191 and (nicely) make their point of view clear and then also ask for their comments to be flagged...
just debrand then update
i got pissed off waiting also last night.so took upon myself to debrand the phone..
made a goldcard=4 minutes or so
=downloaded wwe rom=4 minutes
debranding phone=10 minutes
switched on..checked for updates froyo was there
seriously very easy procedure..id do it if i was you
Same here - one of the easiest things i've ever done.
Make some backups and you lose nothing but your individual program settings for programs that you've downloaded.
Whole thing took me about an hour inc making and restoring backups (which took the most time)
i got it, dont understand why you didn't.
I have a desire from Vodaphone. It doesn't appear to be branded. I thought none of them were from vodaphone. Got the update yesterday.
How is your phone different. Is there a vodaphone insignia on the phone or proprietary software changes.
Just curious.
Dave
AdamZA and Executed_apt does this mean that your phones are rooted now??
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I have a desire from Vodaphone. It doesn't appear to be branded. I thought none of them were from vodaphone. Got the update yesterday.
How is your phone different. Is there a vodaphone insignia on the phone or proprietary software changes.
Just curious.
Dave
AdamZA and Executed_apt does this mean that your phones are rooted now??
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Oh, that's strange.
You are correct to say that none of the UK Voda Desires are branded - no markings on the phone and no splash screens or whatever. But the firmware number still seems to mark them out as Voda phones and that means they can only be updated by 'official' Voda updates, I believe.
Can anyone else shed some light on this?
No visible difference. It seems to have a vodafone 'scene' and a vodafone background. The main difference, and apparently the reason why it doesn't update is because the rom version is different to the official HTC rom. version 1.19... as opposed to 1.21 (i think).
I am going to wait a few days and then will probably go down the gold card etc route.
i went down the goldcard route, have it in when you Debrand to WWE 1.21 and LEAVE it in when you check for updates for FroYo and it works fine.
Even though on the Techradar site it stated Voda are gonna try and get it out to us as soon as possible its just not worth believing them as they are shi*e at these things.
nice
the only way you can tell if its vodafone is as someone already stated about it having the vodafone scene and i believe software version with 161.
in relation to the rooted question i dont think so..but whatever it means im happy as a pig in .... you can unroot etc regardless of how it goes
froyo is up and running though
only thing i had an issue was the sync for my contacts..but transferred my contacts from previous sync to outlook then tried sync again from outlook
besides that happy days
Looks like the update is out!!
Well there is an update but it only 19.41MB - at work at the moment so can't dl.
Oh joy, it just installed 19MB of vodafone ****. MFs!!!!
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Oh joy, it just installed 19MB of vodafone ****. MFs!!!!
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You are joking, right?
I've just bust a gut to download with a huge smile on my face and had to delete Google Earth and Layar in order to free up enough space! So, not only is it NOT FroYo, but it's Vodafone bloat which I didn't ask for?
Seriously pissed off now.
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Oh joy, it just installed 19MB of vodafone ****. MFs!!!!
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You just broke my heart. I'm following threads at the Vodafone forum too where people are reporting of an update...we were all assuming it was froyo (no one has completed the update yet).
It's not froyo...
I rooted my phone last night, contemplating whether to go for a modded ROM or the original.
Looks like i'll be debranding tonight and getting the 2.2 OTA that way (i will be trying custom ROMs first though)
i believe vodafone did buy a load of unbranded completly network free desires which customers have..then some have vodafone on..you can tell by the software number...and if it has the scene..but in relation to network branding at least vodafone left the splash screens etc alone..
my advice..sod vodafone..debrand..get froyo...though dont get overexcited its an anti climax..but two best things......save apps to sd..and 720p recording..oo and hotspt..but rarely using that me thinks
So I have a Cyan unlocked 900 here in the UK. I am on FW 2175.2101.8779.12201 and Zune shows no updates available.
In NaviFirm there is a 2175.2503.8779.12301. Does anyone have any info on this version and whether it is safe for me to flash it? I am keen to get some of the improvements to the camera that the recent AT&T update supposedly gave.
Thanks
I updated my rm-823 in the UK to the latest 2175.2503.8779.12301, I had 8773, and the phone seems a lot quicker.
I had the screen not brightening up to an appropriate level for some seconds (not good when trying to answer a call etc, the phone took 30+ seconds to start charging and some other weird issues to do with response)
I would recommend to upgrade if you had anything like the above problems, but no idea what this new FW is supposed to sort out.
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So I have a Cyan unlocked 900 here in the UK. I am on FW 2175.2101.8779.12201 and Zune shows no updates available.
In NaviFirm there is a 2175.2503.8779.12301. Does anyone have any info on this version and whether it is safe for me to flash it? I am keen to get some of the improvements to the camera that the recent AT&T update supposedly gave.
Thanks
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Hi
Update just popped on my White Lumia 900 Uk , seems to be a small firmware update.. dont know what it fixies though
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Hi
Update just popped on my White Lumia 900 Uk , seems to be a small firmware update.. dont know what it fixies though
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I have been using it for a few days. It seems to fix almost nothing. The camera is still sub-par at best and I still have the issue during phone calls where the other party gets echo feedback.
The auto screen brightness is still really slow and dim witted but very slightly improved.
Just got 8779.12228 here in Canada (Rogers). I wonder if the firmware updates might also be carrier specific???
Unlocked RM-823.
Just got an update.
Firmware changed from 2175.2101.8779.12201 to 2175.2503.8779.12301.
Radio changed from 2.1.75.20 to 2.1.75.25.
Not sure what it actually did.
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Just got 8779.12228 here in Canada (Rogers). I wonder if the firmware updates might also be carrier specific???
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Are you sure it's 12228?
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I have been using it for a few days. It seems to fix almost nothing. The camera is still sub-par at best and I still have the issue during phone calls where the other party gets echo feedback.
The auto screen brightness is still really slow and dim witted but very slightly improved.
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I got a refurb Lumia 900 to replace my broken LG Quantum. I had a really bad echo problem, and no updates fixed it. Contacted ATT who sent me another refurb, and echo is completely gone even on the highest call volume(old phone had to be no higher than 6). I think it's a hardware problem, look around on Nokia's support forums, seems most could only fix it with replacement. I also had the vibration rattle, and that is gone in the 2nd refurb.
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Are you sure it's 12228?
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Nope, slipped fingers... it's 12224. Sry...
The Jones said:
I have been using it for a few days. It seems to fix almost nothing. The camera is still sub-par at best and I still have the issue during phone calls where the other party gets echo feedback.
The auto screen brightness is still really slow and dim witted but very slightly improved.
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I had two replacements before this issue was resolved. I was told by the Nokia care manager it was a faulty microphone.
So I would not hold my breath a software update will fix your issue.
As for photos check the link out.
http://mywpstory.com/2012/04/camera...-with-your-new-nokia-lumia-900-windows-phone/
Hello.
11.11.2015 i recived a notification on phone that Elephone had released a new update to improve system functioning ect.
Keep in mind this is a stock p8000. nothing done with it.
I downloaded update, installed and it said phone will reboot.
After that phone is stuck in bootloader and simply wont boot.
Ive tried wiping cache and factory reset but PHONE WONT turn on.
So question is. What the hell do i do now?
There's like five threads about the same problem, so nothing really unusual about this excerpt for the lack of quality control from Elephone which apparently releases broken OTA:s and phones with old or modified base roms. ?
This thread should be merged with other ones.
Have anyone found a solution?
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There's like five threads about the same problem, so nothing really unusual about this excerpt for the lack of quality control from Elephone which apparently releases broken OTA:s and phones with old or modified base roms.
This thread should be merged with other ones.
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Have anyone found a solution to the problem then?
Or is my only choice to open a dispute with PayPal?
The Boards are full of Threads and solutions about this problem !
Why aren't you looking around a bit ?
How about the first post in Q&A section ???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p8000/help/boot-loop-ota-upgrade-t3246203
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Have anyone found a solution to the problem then?
Or is my only choice to open a dispute with PayPal?
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manually flash the stock rom .. i faced the same ****.. i followed the below steps and my elephone working fine
http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-9229-1-1.html
hope this will work...
Fixed
As it turns out i managed to fix the problem.
Manually flashed a new rom and now the phone works fine. Tho im not installing the new update again.
Have to be said that the people behind the update and responsible for keeping the phone updated and fresh should have been fired.
People without the necessary skills on this subject would have to return or get the money refunded because THE only way to fix this is flashing a new rom..
Thanks for the help people!!
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Have to be said that the people behind the update and responsible for keeping the phone updated and fresh should have been fired.
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LOL, fired for what? it worked on most devices.
you get what you pay for! how are elephone selling a phone with decent specification for that price? they cut corners everywhere.
quality being 1 and skilled staff is the other.
with the given resources, their staff did they best they could with the test hardware they had.
StormiZMo said:
As it turns out i managed to fix the problem.
Manually flashed a new rom and now the phone works fine. Tho im not installing the new update again.
Have to be said that the people behind the update and responsible for keeping the phone updated and fresh should have been fired.
People without the necessary skills on this subject would have to return or get the money refunded because THE only way to fix this is flashing a new rom..
Thanks for the help people!!
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Also, most China phones don't even get updates, or even more exclusive, source code releases like this one. My guess is that there's likely only a one man show in charge of software development for this model, so give them some slack will you. [emoji1]
mine went off to after the OTA so i had to flash manually and like my friend said there trying, unlike most china phone company's so even though mine failed my father's and my friend's p8000 got there OTA np
It seems like the first 5000 batch delivered had no notification led,they seem to put in different hardware thats available.So end up with a hotch podge of slightly different devices.
So fingers crossed that a update works.Thankfully Elephone allows ,enables development.
It also looks like OTA update fails on rooted phones, which is not so different than what happens to most Android phones. When I used a Samsung phone long ago, OTA update notifications wouldn't even show up if you had rooted your phone, and on other phones I remember having a similar issue after I applied an OTA update with the phone rooted