Sony Ericsson :: C905a Would Debranding (AT&T) Cause Phone To Loose Reception Strength?
Jun 29, 2010
I recently debranded my C905a and I want to know if anyone knows for a fact that if by doing so I have reduced my phone's ability to mainain a decent reception signal. If I remeber correctly, I had the same problem before I debranded. I've called Sony Ericsson about the low reception strength and they told me that it was a network problem. I know that is not true b/c before the C905a, I was using a Nokia 2610 (a cheapie until I could upgrade) and that phone always had a signal virtually anywhere and I can count on 1 hand how many dropped calls I had using that phone. I do live out in a semi-rural area but, my mother has a Nokia 6555 (I live w/ her) and she does not have the problem with dropped calls like I do. But, w/ the C905a, I have to put the phone on speaker 3/4 of the time b/c when I put the phone to my ear, it simply looses all reception. The closer to the city I get, the reception problem becomes less an issue.
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May 21, 2010
I am trying to debrand my SE phone, using this article as a guide: http://www.associatedcontent.[....]nd_a_sonyericsson.html?cat=15. I installed all the necessary programs and drivers, created an .xml file (for generic American version), transferred it to phone, tried SE Update Service, no go. Says I already have the newest software. I tried creating a new .xml file, but this time using Western Europe instead of America. Still, Update Service says my software is new enough. Then I tried going back and creating a generic American .xml and using Update Service to reinstall my OS, but that only reinstalled the old and customized AT&T OS which is what I'm trying to get rid of. So my questions are: 1) I was sort of reluctant to debrand in the first place, but what is the worst thing that can happen if debranding fails? 2) Is there some other CDA number I can use (instead of America/W. Europe) and still be able to use my phone with my service provider? Perhaps Central or Eastern Europe?
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Mar 2, 2010
is it possible to get wifi on my c905a without debranding it? I thought i heard somewhere that just downloading opera's mini browser allows you to use wifi to surf the web?
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Jun 21, 2010
Can anyone teach me or give me a good guide on debranding a Rogers SE C905a? Cause most of the ones available are either for AT&T or outdated. I want one that is most updated.
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Sep 6, 2010
My C905*A* Stay with Me, but, I don't know. I can De-branding C905a To C905 SW R1FA035? Don't have Any Errors? I Want Put New Driver's, Patch's and Elf Loader In my C905. But I Don't know About The Risk to De-branding The "A" to "I" Or C905 Only.
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Aug 12, 2010
My Mum bought a Sony Ericsson C510 which has an unsightly "Tesco Mobile" logo on the right softkey. On the first night, I took to 'debranding' by dumping a custom_upgrade.xml in the phone's ROM using A2 uploader and then running Sony Ericsson updater so it fetched a normal firmware ROM (Western Europe C6A, 1209-4774). Afterwards the signal strength was abysmal so I tried a UK custom CDA then finally just went back to the TESCO CDA... (there's however no way of me knowing if it's the exact same CDA though, it was listed on A2 CDA generator). It was showing full-strength for a while - overnight it's back to abysmal strength. There's a chance it was like this before - though I recall seeing it on full bars when she'd just got it out the packaging. Now I'm really unsettled that I've screwed her new phone. Doesn't help that I was like "Dad, I updated the software on Mum's phone and now..." he was displeased as he remembers my motorola modding days. Ofcourse I didn't dare mention that I fiddled with the way it updated. Is it possible I'm just noticing this now? The CDA just changes the region/branding of the firmware SUSE fetches, right. Is there any way to ensure I have the original CDA of the phone?[ This Message was edited by: schmoogrz on 2010-08-12 12:08 ]
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Jan 7, 2010
Some Background Information
-Rogers Sony Ericsson C905a With No Data Plan/Data Blocked
-Alienware M17x
So I want to connect my Phone which supports WiFi to my Laptop which is connected to the internet through wireless. I've tried to look online and so far there seems to be 2 possible ways.
Ad-Hoc: I tried creating a Ad Hoc connection via Network and Sharing Center>Set Up A New Connection Or Network>Set Up A Wireless Ad-Hoc (Computer to Computer) Network on Windows 7. When I searched for WiFi connections on my phone I did find the network I created but I couldnt go on the internet. BTW, when I create a AdHoc network, even my laptop is not connected to internet because I can only connect to one at a time meaning that I cant connect to my wireless.
Bluetooth: I believe that my laptop (Alienware M17x) has bluetooth. But I never really used it. Anyone know how to get internet on my phone via bluetooth?
Side Question: BTW, is there anyway to integrate maps into Google Maps 2.3.x? What about street view? Or can I somehow make Google Maps download the maps when I am connected through WiFi and store them so I can see them later.
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Aug 7, 2010
I sold my Omnia i900 and now I only have the C902, I'm looking for a replacement phone and came across ELM and it it around US$230 in my country. Here are my questions
1) Is it a good deal ?
2) What about signal reception issues ? are they fixed with the latest firmware?
3) Screen quality is better than C902 or or worse ?
4) found a slightly used X10 mini for US$280.
What is the phone I should go with? ELM or the X10 mini.
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Nov 22, 2010
I brought my Vivaz a while ago. The display somehow had a loose connection so it went back to the shop. A while later I got it back, but it started to do this annoying thing, not turning on and it went very slow, but I assume thats because the memory card was almost full. Well, now when I want to turn it on, the white "sony ericsson" screen comes up and a little vibration, and nothing more. When I set it to charge, the red light and the "sony ericsson" screen comes, but after a while I still cant turn it on. When I set it to my computer nothing happens but it "charges" again and the little charge icon never comes up when it charges either. Just the screen I have mentioned and the little red light in the side of the phone.
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Jul 17, 2010
How to change the software on my SE C902 from 3 branded to the latest firmware...? And where do I obtain the aforementioned firmware?
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Aug 7, 2010
I want to debrand my Vivaz but I am using imac osx 10.6. Do you people know something about that cause I cant find something.
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Nov 30, 2010
Just wanted to know what web browser everybody is using on their c905a? Is it MediaNet,UC Browser, or Where (thats all I know of) Which one works best for you?
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Jul 21, 2010
I'm just about to debrand my Vodafone C902. Does anyone know whether the unsaved numbers list will still be there after a debrand? I've got 100s of unsaved numbers and they are occasionally useful.
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Aug 25, 2010
How can I sync the calender and contact in my at&t C905a to the new at&t Xperia X10? On AT&T's site,it says to use PC Suite,which I already have in my notebook pc to back up and sync with Outlook in my pc. Is this true? And why can't I sync using SE Sync? Is it because the phone (C905a) is locked out?
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Feb 28, 2010
Does anyone know what the real CID for generic NAM is? I want to use it to deb-rand with SUES.
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Mar 10, 2010
Guys please suggest me best headset driver for c905. I am using HPM 61.
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May 30, 2010
I'm thinking about buying a C905a and debranding it. But before I do I was looking to get some info on tethering. Currently I use a v3xx and tethering is easy has hell with my macbook. Just plug it to the laptop via usb and click "connect". Can anyone comment on the tethering experience with a C905a? Any info would be of great help.
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Dec 1, 2010
Does anyone know if the theme creator app. that you can download from the site is compatible with the C905a. I have windows vista and I could not download my theme that I had created either by USB connection or Bluetooth.
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Feb 4, 2010
How to convert Exel file to C905a phone to be acceptable. What formats of files this phone may accept?
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Mar 20, 2010
I really love my C905a, and I was even thinking about buying a backup. I take a Lot of pictures, and having a cell camera of this quality is a must for me now, and it must also have xenon flash, and also work on AT&T 3G in USA. Do you guys know of any comparable phones in the pipeline with the camera specs of the C905 that will work on AT&T? I would even consider the Satio, but I hear it won't work on AT&T in USA. Is there anything else coming? or should I hurry up and buy a backup C905a before they are really hard to find?
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Jul 26, 2010
If I enter the C905a menu (right, star, left-left, star, right)I can not activate USB Charging.it is stuck in the OFF position.My phone will however charge when plugged into my PC by does not charge when plugged into my car.any idea how to change this?
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Jan 26, 2010
The C905a's battery fails... It lasts only 2 days on standby and its new too. What should I do? Turn off 3G? How? My phone is a branded Rogers C905a.
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Jan 25, 2010
Can I debrand my W995. I am from Philippines with RIFA035 s0ftware version. How to know if it is red. Brown or blue 0ther info like the .mbn .fbn. I am sorry but I am totally newbie about this kind 0f stuffs. How to know the generic firmware of my phone Regions and languages I've used?
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Jun 29, 2010
I just started having problems with the camera in my C905; all the pictures now look blurry, out of focus. The phone was purchased in Dec.2009,and I have contacted SE CSR and will be shipping the phone in for repair. What causes this condition?
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Dec 1, 2010
As of now I have the silver C905a for At&t. I'm getting kinda tired of the silver and am pretty sure I'm gonna get the black C905a housing. Curious to see if anybody else has done this for their C905a?
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Mar 27, 2010
I just got a AT&T C905a today. The first thing I did was debrand it using WotanServer.com.
The debranding went perfectly, not any problems to report.
But afterwards, I can no longer receive calls. I can make them just fine, but if someone tries to call me they get an automated message saying I am unavailable. Also if I call voicemail it says my mailbox is not setup.
The AT&T rep at the store did successfully call my phone before I left. So it was working before the debranding.
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Oct 6, 2010
I have noticed this last few days that the USB charging port under the little flap on the side of the phone has started to move a little. The phone will still charge it, but is quite arkward. I must place the phone gently and not touch it whilst the little red light is on. I am ultra careful when it comes to these USB charging ports as I know how tempremental they can be. But, it seems my careful nature has not stopped what I hoped would not happen. As I say, the phone will charge atm, but I feel it wont last. After noticing this problem, I googled it and it appears MANY others have experienced the same problem of the socket inside the phone coming out with the charger, So I doubt it coincidence.I studied the charger supplied with the phone to find 2 small flexible grips on the plug, obviously to hold the plug into the socket, but no button or latch on the plug housing to retract these grips upon removing it, The only way to get the plug out is to pull it out. I feel that after many a charge, most of these ports are going to come loose, with constant tugging of the grips on the socket housing. Furthermore, I have also read that Sony will not repair this fault, deeming it un-intentional cosmetic damage and design flaw damage, not covered by the warranty. It appears as though the charging socket will fall out of my phone, deeming it un-chargable and so, un-usable which to me is at no fault of my own and Sony would do nothing about it.Could someone shed some light on this issue for me please? Might i be able to have my Phone repaired?
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Oct 21, 2010
It's not about my network having poor reception, my network has fairly decent 3G coverage in my area as my Dad's BlackBerry Bold constantly gets 5 bars of 3G. I bought a Hazel, I love it but seems I've been getting rather poor reception. I tried switching to GSM only but I only get unstable reception. Is there a software update? Too bad the phone doesn't come with a USB cable.
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Jul 14, 2010
Poor network reception, not a network provider issue. SIM works fine different phone. It does not receive any signal indoors need to be outside or near a window. What may be wrong with the phone?
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Jul 19, 2010
Recently my c905a has become unable to playback certain videos, the last 20 or so i have taken. The videos can be played immediately after recording, but later if attempted have a broken film icon instead of thumbnail and if tried to play the message "Currently Unavailable appears". This is not consistent however, a few videos in the middle of the 20 are playable. Their sizes are all varying, settings on each video are the same. I thought that they were possibly not playable on my phone so i moved them onto my computer - same issue, E.M. Total Player fails to open the videos. I hope someone can help me with this. I was counting on these 8.1 MP to record some good material for an oral presentation and final presentation for the chinese class i'm taking right now. I picked up great material, the base of the two projects. These projects are 40% of my grade and need to be presented in 2 and 3 days! How can i salvage these videos? Every video lists appropriate size, what else should i look for? How should i go about fixing this?
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Jul 30, 2010
I recently installed a 4 MB software update through the 'Update software' service in my phone.
I`m facing some major issues with it:
1) The reception has become really bad now! Earlier i never experienced call drops but now they are so frequent.
2) The flash remains on even if u switch it off in the still picture mode. This means when u click a pic, till the time the autofocus is running the flash will remain on.
It is very uncomfortable as everybody around u comes to know that u are taking a pic. Very embarrasing if u want to click secretly.
3) 'Flash Auto' has also become unresponsive. In the same lit room in 1 direction the flash would auto on, in another it wont.
4) The loudspeaker cracks at max volume. This wasnt the case earlier.
The sony ericsson website says sony phones cannot be downgraded. Is it true? Can i never get my original software again?
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