Samsung i8510, pc suite and update help

Cullimore · 13-12-2008, 17:20

Hi there, has anybody managed to do a update using the new pc suite??

Whats the latest software version for the i8510 8gb??

just says cannot connect to the update server.

BT@home · 14-12-2008, 17:51

Not seen anything about it yet apart from lots of problems.

I'll wait a while before trying it.

fletchem · 14-12-2008, 17:55

The ability to do firmware updates is not part of PC Studio yet - other forums seem to indicate that it is maybe on its way. I have an 8510 and I only have a few issues with it.
1. The signal strength is not as good as an n95
2. Contacts sometimes disapear after connection to a bluetooth handsfree, but can be "refound" by closing contacts in the application manager or rebooting the phone (Symbian s/w prob - not a Samsung prb)
3. For some reason I cannot view any videos I take on the phone using the Samsung Media Player on my PC - but by changing MP4 to 3GP they are then playable in Quicktime... go figure.

BT@home · 14-12-2008, 18:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by fletchem

The ability to do firmware updates is not part of PC Studio yet - other forums seem to indicate that it is maybe on its way.

As of 2 days ago people ARE updating using PC suite.

Cullimore · 19-12-2008, 17:24

i tried last night and on my 6.7meg connection it took and hour to download, then on installing it got to 27% and then the screen on the phone went red and flashed download.

anybody managed to do an update yet??

are there any new features? what does it fix?

qualafoo · 19-12-2008, 21:53

the update server is having a few issues. There is no point in ANYONE doing the update at the moment. Its being looked into. Just LEAVE IT for the moment guys & girls.

TheBigM · 19-12-2008, 23:10

Hi guys,

about to finally buy this phone in the next few weeks having waited months for carphone warehouse to end their exclusivity deal to no avail.

Anyone want to give me a few words on the phone e.g. be careful of dust under screen type thing.

Or what package you got it on? Loyalty based discounted upgrades not included.

fletchem · 20-12-2008, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBigM

Hi guys,

about to finally buy this phone in the next few weeks having waited months for carphone warehouse to end their exclusivity deal to no avail.

Anyone want to give me a few words on the phone e.g. be careful of dust under screen type thing.

Or what package you got it on? Loyalty based discounted upgrades not included.

I have had the phone for a month now and I really like it. I have not had the dust issue, but I have had issues with the contacts disappearing after disconnecting from a bluetooth device (Symbian issue, not a phone issue). I would buy a screen protector if I was you (Nintendo DS and cut it down). I have also had some strange issues with videos - only by changing the file suffix to 3GP (from MP4) am I able to play them on my PC and even then only in Quick time.

The only other "issue" I have is the antenna doesn't seem to be as good as my old N95. There are some good reviews and comparisons out there - I would have a look around.

In hindsight, would I upgrade to this phone...? Yes, the camera and the OS make it all worth while.

TheBigM · 21-12-2008, 12:03

Hi, quick question. On the phone's card slot is the limit an 8GB card or a 16GB card?

13-12-2008, 17:20	#1
Cullimore Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Camberely, Surrey, UK Posts: 515	Samsung i8510, pc suite and update help Hi there, has anybody managed to do a update using the new pc suite?? Whats the latest software version for the i8510 8gb?? just says cannot connect to the update server.

14-12-2008, 17:51	#2
BT@home Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,911	Not seen anything about it yet apart from lots of problems. I'll wait a while before trying it.

14-12-2008, 17:55	#3
fletchem Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,187	The ability to do firmware updates is not part of PC Studio yet - other forums seem to indicate that it is maybe on its way. I have an 8510 and I only have a few issues with it. 1. The signal strength is not as good as an n95 2. Contacts sometimes disapear after connection to a bluetooth handsfree, but can be "refound" by closing contacts in the application manager or rebooting the phone (Symbian s/w prob - not a Samsung prb) 3. For some reason I cannot view any videos I take on the phone using the Samsung Media Player on my PC - but by changing MP4 to 3GP they are then playable in Quicktime... go figure.

14-12-2008, 18:04	#4
BT@home Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,911	Quote: Originally Posted by fletchem The ability to do firmware updates is not part of PC Studio yet - other forums seem to indicate that it is maybe on its way. As of 2 days ago people ARE updating using PC suite.

19-12-2008, 17:24	#5
Cullimore Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Camberely, Surrey, UK Posts: 515	i tried last night and on my 6.7meg connection it took and hour to download, then on installing it got to 27% and then the screen on the phone went red and flashed download. anybody managed to do an update yet?? are there any new features? what does it fix?

19-12-2008, 21:53	#6
qualafoo Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sofa / at my Desk Posts: 844	the update server is having a few issues. There is no point in ANYONE doing the update at the moment. Its being looked into. Just LEAVE IT for the moment guys & girls.

19-12-2008, 23:10	#7
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	Hi guys, about to finally buy this phone in the next few weeks having waited months for carphone warehouse to end their exclusivity deal to no avail. Anyone want to give me a few words on the phone e.g. be careful of dust under screen type thing. Or what package you got it on? Loyalty based discounted upgrades not included.

20-12-2008, 20:05	#8
fletchem Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,187	Quote: Originally Posted by TheBigM Hi guys, about to finally buy this phone in the next few weeks having waited months for carphone warehouse to end their exclusivity deal to no avail. Anyone want to give me a few words on the phone e.g. be careful of dust under screen type thing. Or what package you got it on? Loyalty based discounted upgrades not included. I have had the phone for a month now and I really like it. I have not had the dust issue, but I have had issues with the contacts disappearing after disconnecting from a bluetooth device (Symbian issue, not a phone issue). I would buy a screen protector if I was you (Nintendo DS and cut it down). I have also had some strange issues with videos - only by changing the file suffix to 3GP (from MP4) am I able to play them on my PC and even then only in Quick time. The only other "issue" I have is the antenna doesn't seem to be as good as my old N95. There are some good reviews and comparisons out there - I would have a look around. In hindsight, would I upgrade to this phone...? Yes, the camera and the OS make it all worth while.

21-12-2008, 12:03	#9
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	Hi, quick question. On the phone's card slot is the limit an 8GB card or a 16GB card?

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