It seems that the World Generic 1 versions of the P1i are privileged enough to receive the 2nd firmware update so far for the P1i. Here's some information on the version numbers:
Phone: CXC 162037 R9J005
Bluetooth: CXC 162143 R1D
Organizer: CXC 162108 R6F41
CDA: 162022/1 R6F38
I'll give more information about the firmware as soon as I receive more information on it.
If you're adventurous and want to change your firmware to the World Generic 1 version, you can try Davinci. Please note that I'm not endorsing anything here, and if your P1i screws up when you flash it with Davinci, I'm not responsible for it.
I'm still stuck on the default firmware, as I'm on the Hong Kong version. So much for supposedly having the "newest" firmware out there :(
Edit:
You can check the firmware version you currently have on your phone by going to "main menu" followed by "More" and "System Information". This list displays the latest firmware for your P1i, so if you see that the one on your phone is different from the one on the list, chances are your phone is eligible for an update.
Here's a rundown of some of the new stuff in this new firmware (the good and the bad)
New build of Opera v8.65 Build 701 - Hopefully its more stable than the previous build. But I'm still waiting for that Opera 9 for UIQ.
New camera layout! Loads of people said it was nice; again, loads said 'twas ugly. Your pick.
File Manager now loads faster, much much faster.
Drastic increase in menu navigation speed and transitions - whoa, this is like a miracle come true! Either SE had s**tty programmers to start off with when they released it or some SE executive snapped when their phone lagged on them. Or maybe both.
When using dark themes, handwriting now have white borders to differentiate your words from the background. This should have been there when the phone was released.
Note that the notorious Green Tint issue has NOT been fixed. Time for a petition, I'm afraid.
20 comments
Benji // October 27, 2007 3:46:00 AM GMT+08:00
Hey Xtream
How do you tell what version is running on your phone? Where does it specify Generic world 1, etc.??? My system information doesn't show me that info, so how do you see that?
BenjiJK§
Antonio // October 29, 2007 3:11:00 AM GMT+08:00
What's the green tint issue?
Ares // October 29, 2007 5:35:00 AM GMT+08:00
you don´t need Davinci to change the CDA...you can use XS++ for that, and its completely FREE
Benji // October 29, 2007 6:00:00 AM GMT+08:00
Antonio,
The green tint issue is with the P1i cameras. They all have a greenish colour towards the right side of every image.
BenjiJK§
Hope // October 30, 2007 1:41:00 PM GMT+08:00
Much better after upgate....
from SE webpage, it's free...
SadSack // November 2, 2007 5:53:00 AM GMT+08:00
is there a way of updating your firmware without loosing your theme, settings and applications?
willem // November 7, 2007 12:22:00 AM GMT+08:00
Hi,
to update without any losses, backup the entire phone with phonesuite before upgrading, no guaranties but i did it succesfull, all messages and apps etc where back after restoring.
goodluck
Anonymous // November 7, 2007 3:23:00 AM GMT+08:00
Hello, iam having a small problem.Whenever i open the contacts or notes a small black arrow appears on the right,middle of the screen of my p1i.Anybody know how to get rid of this because its spoiling the beautiful display.i have tried changing the theme. but doesn't work.pls help
Ingo // November 9, 2007 11:37:00 PM GMT+08:00
yeah!!
I got that black arrow thingy to!
any tip how to get rid of it?
Johan // November 12, 2007 5:38:00 AM GMT+08:00
Yes ...
Stop using handwriting option.
See tekst option.
Anonymous // November 12, 2007 10:46:00 AM GMT+08:00
guys how do i update my phones firmware to this cos everytime i update my phone i always get the oldest version of US and it s*cks... pls. help me... thanx...
rgbaguio // November 14, 2007 10:04:00 AM GMT+08:00
The black arrow on the middle left of your screen is to be used as reference for text input. Above the arrow you write your numbers and symbols. In line with the arrow you write your capital letters. Writing below the arrow generates lowercase letters.
Endre // November 20, 2007 7:34:00 AM GMT+08:00
After update to ( CXC R9J005, CDA R6F38 ), when I write something, or just select from popup on wap sites, generated adress contain CHINESE characters ...
Then i have error message and can not continue... If make same thing on another phone and handily write right adress to P1i, then everithing is fine until some new popup selection or text input not appeir...
Before update this not happend...
celladdict // November 22, 2007 3:18:00 PM GMT+08:00
The green tint seems to be solved by replacement of the camera module, one of the members at the esato forum just had his replaced...
I've posted the before and after pictures at my blog...
www.celladdictblog.blogspot.com
Lucky Man // March 10, 2008 2:24:00 AM GMT+08:00
Hi, I have upgraded my P1i to new firmware successfully, after upgrading my phone started working normally but since that day in some areas of the city my mobile can not register to the Network and in some areas do, what is the problem?
Anonymous // March 12, 2008 12:50:00 AM GMT+08:00
Hi,
Where can I found new firmware to download to update my phone
Anonymous // April 9, 2008 6:21:00 PM GMT+08:00
Hi thanks for the gr8 tips anyone know where to get good free games for the P1I?
Anonymous // May 10, 2008 1:11:00 PM GMT+08:00
Hi,
I live in India and just got an update.
Phone: CXC 162037 R9K009
Bluetooth: 162143 R1D
Organizer: CXC 162108 R6G04
CDA: 162024/73 R9A
Erkin // July 29, 2009 4:43:00 AM GMT+08:00
Hey!I've tried the firmware that is posted at the top and it fixed lots of problems but I got a new one.Phone is having problems with its memory cards.It recognizes any memory card for couple hours then doesn't then does and so on.Can anyone help me out here?
Lucifer
Russell // October 10, 2009 2:37:00 AM GMT+08:00
hi,I'm a new user of P1i.I want to use skype on my Pli but can't.My Firmware is
CXC 162037 R9J005
CXC 162143 R1D
CXC 162108 R6F41
CDA 162024/9 R17A
Pls Help Me.
My email ID is