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Cellular Phone Forum / Providers / Sprint PCS / December 2003buying a phone and getting updates...
i plan to get the 8100 tomorrow, so i just want to know what i should ask for as far as updates...has there been a software update since it's release? i'm guessing that the PRL needs updating...should i just tell them to do it all right then? also, on a related note, since i've heard that the 8100 can be somewhat loud, i was wondering if that's a hardware thing, or if future software updates can fix this?  Signature--- John Salerno > i plan to get the 8100 tomorrow, so i just want to know what i should ask > for as far as updates...has there been a software update since it's release? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > loud, i was wondering if that's a hardware thing, or if future software > updates can fix this? Based on MY personal experience of "Get current, stay current".... and info provided @ http://www.sprintpcsinfo.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=9 You would like to exit the store doors with... PRL = 10021 SW = 1.115SP But allow yourself some time... SW updates take a little time and there is usually only one machine per store... When I was there this past Saturday they had a four hour wait minimum after standing on that god-forsaken line to drop off the phone before you could pick it up. I was waiting for 25 minutes before I gave up and the line didn't move at all but this might have something to do with the fact that they only had two people working that area of the store and it was two days after xmas, on a Saturday and at 4:00 pm. > > i plan to get the 8100 tomorrow, so i just want to know what i should ask > > for as far as updates...has there been a software update since it's [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > But allow yourself some time... SW updates take a little time and there is > usually only one machine per store... > i plan to get the 8100 tomorrow, so i just want to know what i should ask > for as far as updates...has there been a software update since it's release? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > loud, i was wondering if that's a hardware thing, or if future software > updates can fix this? John, and for everyone else here ... Bookmark / make a favorite of the link provided by Joe Gill in the follow up post. That way, you can check the current firmware versions every few months, to see if upgrades have been made for the phone. Bob > > i plan to get the 8100 tomorrow, so i just want to know what i should ask > > for as far as updates...has there been a software update since it's [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > current firmware versions every few months, to see if upgrades have been > made for the phone. yep, did that...i'll make use of that site... >i plan to get the 8100 tomorrow, so i just want to know what i should ask >for as far as updates...has there been a software update since it's release? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >loud, i was wondering if that's a hardware thing, or if future software >updates can fix this? Most of the 8100's being sold right now have the latest updates already installed. Check under the "Phone Info" menu before you leave the store. A PRL update can be done quickly over the air by calling *2 and asking for your account to be flagged for a PRL update. Don't waste time in the store for this. You do want firmware version 1.115SP though, at least at some point. I'd wait until after the holidays, if possible. The 8100 earpiece, even with the update, can be loud to the point of distortion. The only solution right now is to turn the volume down. Perhaps this could be the subject of a future update. We'll see. ---------------------------- To email me, remove the zz. > A PRL update can be done quickly over the air by calling *2 > and asking for your account to be flagged for a PRL update. Don't > waste time in the store for this. yeah, i tried this with my current phone and it updated as soon as i called *2...maybe it was flagged another time and i only just now called, but i never asked for it, it was automatic....i don't mind, though! :) > The 8100 earpiece, even with the update, can be loud to the point of > distortion. The only solution right now is to turn the volume down. so there has been an update for the volume? |
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