Looking for camera and music quality cell phone?

[PeterK]

I have the Sony W810i. Excellent sound and the pictures are not that bad at all. Problems - it crapped out after just under 1 year, would not start up, software problem apparently. Has been in for repair for approximately 2 months now? It may just be an issue with this one. Overall, I always enjoyed the phone and the music I could listen to everywhere.

[e268]

I decided to look if there are new software from SonyEricsson. Went to their website, and downloaded newer versions of PC Suite and Disc2phone. I also downloaded Update Services to see if they have upgraded the Walkman, so I followed instructions from the Update services software, connected the phone and it says my software is already the latest, but there is no exit button, only "back and Restart" or "update anyway". So I chose "update anyway". It started to download the software from the website, and then started to update the phone, but in the middle it says error and retry. At this point, I decide to quit and unplug my phone from the pc. After that, the phone will not start. So, I started everything again, and this time, it updated my phone, and it seems to be working, hopefully, no glitches. Next time, I will not be as brave, or there will not be a next time. The stupid thing is that the software does not tell you what version is it, and if there is a newer version available, until you start the whole update service process.

PeterK: 2 months for repair? where did you send it to? I never had much confidence in Sony, except for their TV's. I had a Walkman back in 1979, and it did not last long, and then in 1998, I had their first portable cd player, and it only lasted more than a year, both past the warranty when they quit. This time, I have an extra year from my credit card company. I hope it will last for 3 years. By the way, my old phone is a pretty good Samsung A460 (pretty expensive at the time). It lasted for about 4 years. Anyway, I hope they will fix yours soon. Please keep us updated when you do get it back. BTW, did they give you a replacement phone while your is under repair?

[Jake]

e268,

What version does your phone now show? Did your phone originally come with the chinese games? Does it still have the games after updating?

[PeterK]

e268, the phone went into Rogers as it was just under the warrant line..like 1 day short..thank God. They did not give me a replacement phone. I guess when I get it back I should be looking for rebates on my monthly charges? I had not used the phone for quite a while as I was away, then tried to power up and the LCD just kept flashing. Thats was it. No more phone. Im not sure how having it off for a long time should affect the software.

[e268]

Jake: I only have 2 games on mine, no Chinese games. All my music are still there after the update. Software version CXC1250317 A4EA031. Any chance sending me the Chinese games

PeterK: I thought Rogers is supposed to give you a replacement while yours is under repair. I saw it either in their website or in their shop.

BTW, is there anyway to keep music under different folders? I know they have this option in Walkman V2, but thought there might be a way to get around it.

[Jake]

Here are some free java ones you can download.

http://www.mobilerated.com/sonyerics...10i-games.html

[sk1d]

if you want more games, apps, themes etc.

myw810

they have one of those for almost all SE phones

[e268]

Thanks guys for the link. I'll take a look later on at my leisure. I have now solved my problem with "album". I loaded my mp3 music by folder, which is an album. It works for most of them, but there are a few that gave me trouble, and I have to go in and edit the tag's to make it work. So "artist" are actually all my folders (albums), and one level down are the actual music as arranged in the original album.

[e268]

I have been trying for a few days to delete an email sent to me by Sony Ericsson (a welcome message). It is stored under email. I marked it for delete, but I cannot find any keys to delete it. It bothers me because an email envelope shows up on the screen all the time and I want to get rid of it. Please let me know how you got rid of yours. Thanks.

[sk1d]

press the "C" button

[e268]

sk1d: the c button marks the email for deletion. How to delete the email?

[sk1d]

I have a different phone Sony phone, so when I press the "C" button it asks me if I want to delete, once I press yes, it's gone. I'm afraid you'll have to crack open the manual for that one.

[e268]

skid: thanks for your reply. I searched the manual and came up with nothing. I am not signed up for email service from Rogers. So, maybe this is the reason. I can delete all other txt and voice messages, but not using the "c" button which is strictly used when typing txt messages. I may have to go to w810i forum to ask.

[e268]

I have to sign up for email, and the server will delete all marked as "delete" emails.