w595 Flashing

[thebean]

I can't see the battery being a problem. It's a new phone with a new battery that was fully chargered earlier that day. It was probably around 95% full when it first failed.

I'm not sure what's happened to it but all it will do is light up when switched on.

I don't have any other SE phones. Only Nokia :(

[philzfog]

what lights up the red led on the keypad or the lcd

[thebean]

Yeah the screen and keypad backlights illuminate - that's all. Nothing else happens.

SEUS still detects it and will try and upgrade it, so USB connectivity is still fine.

[philzfog]

how long are u leaveing it on for and what did u flash to it and were did u get the files from ?

[thebean]

Only had it on whilst trying to flash. It's probably been flashed for about an hour (multiple retries). The files came from SEUS - it automatically found the latest W595 Orange UK firmware. It started to flash and all looked good until it died at 65%. It dies everytime at 65%!

[philzfog]

u didnt have the phone turn on while u was trying to flash it ?

[thebean]

can't remember - I followed the instructions but I think it says it has to be off. Holding C and connecting the cable makes it go into flash mode.

I may have had it connected when I first went to flash it, hope that hasn't screwed it up.

[philzfog]

retry with seus again but make sure ur phone doesnt come on

[hyperion17]

Why don't you just flash with:
W595_R3DA026_MAIN_GENERIC_LT_RED52
W595_R3DA026_FS_NORDIC_RED52
Linda_i_1214-6022_R1A_Netcom_Norway, following this tutorial
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Later you can use SEUS and you'll get the latest firmware(R3A037).

[thebean]

SEUS isn't going to work. I've tried it on 2 different PCs. The W595 looks to have some good features but Sony could learn a lesson or 2 from Nokia, as their updating software is much better!

I'll try the A2 Uploader and the tutorial. AVG AntiVirus thinks its a trojan and keeps trying to lock it down. I'll see if I can get it working. Thanks.