Motorola V710
Explaining the Firmware Updates...
I just recently purchased the V710, which is the first up-to-date phone I have had in years, so all this talk of "firmware" updates from Verizon has me rather perplexed. What exactly is a firmware update, what does it do, etc. How are you notified when one is available? Do you go into the Verizon store to get it done? Thanks...
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I think the firmware update is going to address the bluetooth and maybe the camera. Not sure. But I think we'll have to go into the store to have it done. Maybe it will be availible via the web and we can download it and install it with a USB cable.
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yeah, i hope it takes care of the camera,and finishes what it started with the bluetooth
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When I get word of it becoming available to my shop, I will post it. Find a shop close to you capable of doing them and get ready. I am looking at the 2nd week of Sept for it.
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Firmware is "internal" software for a device.
Firmware dictates how an electronic device will behave, and what options / features / choices the user will see.
For instance - the fact that you currently have 5 ringer profiles available: "Loud, Soft, Vibrate, Vib+Ring, Silent" is dictated by the phone's firmware. Granted - YOU - the user can choose which profile you like at the moment... the firmware controls what choices you have available to you.
It controls everything from what buttons will do, what features are available, what will be displayed on the phone, when the backlight comes on - EVERYTHING.
So - to the degree that Motorola ever wants to change any behavior of the phone after it's been released - they will need to update...
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Firmware dictates how an electronic device will behave, and what options / features / choices the user will see.
For instance - the fact that you currently have 5 ringer profiles available: "Loud, Soft, Vibrate, Vib+Ring, Silent" is dictated by the phone's firmware. Granted - YOU - the user can choose which profile you like at the moment... the firmware controls what choices you have available to you.
It controls everything from what buttons will do, what features are available, what will be displayed on the phone, when the backlight comes on - EVERYTHING.
So - to the degree that Motorola ever wants to change any behavior of the phone after it's been released - they will need to update...
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wow job well done how can we get your comments to moto thanks for taking the time to recap for all of us
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Kgray,
That was the most lucid, intelligent, and well articulated post I have seen on this forum to date!
I only hope VZW "can hear you now"...
Thank you for sharing!
That was the most lucid, intelligent, and well articulated post I have seen on this forum to date!
I only hope VZW "can hear you now"...
Thank you for sharing!
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First off, kudos on one of the best posts I've seen on this board in the 3+ months I've been here. Must've taken you 45 minutes easy.
One reply though:
I understand the basic request (keep the time-date on the display during a call), but I am perplexed as to why. Being it's now 2004, is there a voicemail or answering machine left on the planet that does not include a time-date s...
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One reply though:
kgray said:
2. Date and Time display DURING A CALL. I often call someone, only to realize I'm going to get their voicemail. It's usually at this moment that I look at my phone to see what time it is, and say "Hi Joe - it's now 3:30pm and ....." The v710 does not display a time on the main screen once connected to a call.
I understand the basic request (keep the time-date on the display during a call), but I am perplexed as to why. Being it's now 2004, is there a voicemail or answering machine left on the planet that does not include a time-date s...
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Mike,
I am in favor of all of kgrey's suggested firmware changes. Especially the one regarding showing the time during a call! I don't wear a watch, I use my phone as a time piece. I used a startac for years and got quite used to looking at it during a call to tell the time. I returned a v600 and canceled my plan with AT+T over this along with some other issues! It is so frustrating to have two clocks when not on a call and losing them both while talking. The outside clock is sacrificed for the Verizon logo to light up the night and let everyone know who's service one is using! The inside clock disappears for who knows why! But hay ......... you can still read the date! That is an important piece of information I always need on a ...
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I am in favor of all of kgrey's suggested firmware changes. Especially the one regarding showing the time during a call! I don't wear a watch, I use my phone as a time piece. I used a startac for years and got quite used to looking at it during a call to tell the time. I returned a v600 and canceled my plan with AT+T over this along with some other issues! It is so frustrating to have two clocks when not on a call and losing them both while talking. The outside clock is sacrificed for the Verizon logo to light up the night and let everyone know who's service one is using! The inside clock disappears for who knows why! But hay ......... you can still read the date! That is an important piece of information I always need on a ...
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I used qpst to delete all those stupid pictures you can download it at the following thread http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?s= &threadid=417817
and this thread is people discussing it's use
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?s=f5501aa ... »
after you pleg in your phone you have to go to your hardware manager to find out what com port it is on
good luck
i have had no luck moving files onto the phone this way only deleteing those stupid files
rob
and this thread is people discussing it's use
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?s=f5501aa ... »
after you pleg in your phone you have to go to your hardware manager to find out what com port it is on
good luck
i have had no luck moving files onto the phone this way only deleteing those stupid files
rob
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thanks for the info Rob.
I'm still waiting on my USB cable that I ordered from e-bay for $5.00 (hopefully it will work). As soon as I get it - I'll try this.
Thanks again.
I'm still waiting on my USB cable that I ordered from e-bay for $5.00 (hopefully it will work). As soon as I get it - I'll try this.
Thanks again.
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