Sony Ericsson W550
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- miguel
- P%u
- 10 May 2006
i am using w550i since december last year. i have experienced 2 white screen flashes (i just brought my phone to a service shop for reinstallation of firmware). but still i do not want to lose this phone 'coz it's really cool. just use it wisely. do not install too many java apps and if possible do not connect it to your PC. here in the philippines, many are using w550i and i can see that they are enjoying the phone. it has the features of an expensive, high-class phone at a price of a middle-class phone.
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- Belle
- TC}
- 10 May 2006
the cover for se w550 are changeable. it comes with a free cover color when you buy the phone. i think all it's different. if you are lucky, you might get the silver cover...but mine, i got the dark blue. the original color was of course orange.
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- Belle
- TC}
- 10 May 2006
well, I've been owning se w550 for almost three months already and so far...this phone has never let me down. i dont have any problems using the bluetooth. it's good. and i've dropped a few times...and it's still good. each user will have different opinion when using this phone due to the fact that the phone model is being manifacture in different countries. some might think the phone is good while some does not think so. but for me, i'm happy enough with it...doesnt have any problems...i'm from malaysia, and se phones are manufactured from china.
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- Angela
- 2@q
- 10 May 2006
Hi guys, I need some advice here. I'm gonna be buying a new phone in the next couple of days, and I can't decide between the Nokia 3230 and the SE W550i. They're both loaded with features, and available at almost the same price here (Bombay). I read the comments and noticed a couple of complaints regarding the SE ...stuff like some bluetooth trouble, and the white screen issue.. So does anyone have any opinion to offer? People tell me Nokia's more reliable and stuff, but I'm rather in lust with the SE! :) Also, are changeable color covers an option with it? Coz I'm not too keen on the orange, and I haven't seen it available around here in any other color.
Thanks. Peace.
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- David Bonivackz
- i}2
- 09 May 2006
The bad thing bout SONY ERRICKSON phones is that the cameras are grainy though it has 1.3 MEGPIXEL. Nokia phones are far better in terms of camera technology compared to SE. The camera isn't grainy and not that movey when you use it...
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- Nick
- M{V
- 09 May 2006
Common problems are white screen of death and freezing. Problems occured when playing games while battery is charging, and when zooming in/out pictures. You can't able to see these problems if you're so gentle to your W550.
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- miguel
- P%u
- 09 May 2006
please read the other forum threads in order for you to know the white screen issue and how to get rid of it.
if your phone has the software beginning with R4AB, please update it. if it has R4BA, it's just okay. if you have questions about w550, just email me at jmg_32188@yahoo.com.ph. i wil try to answer your questions. but do not expect much. thanks!
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- Anonymous
- F4m
- 09 May 2006
Hi.Been using this phone for abt 1week.
Good and fantastic phone.Hv not encounter any white screen prob.Its so cool with the swivel n it looks juz great.Hv chkd my software n it shows CXC 1250086 R4AB048 000000.Might be the latest software I guess.
Dun be put off by some minor problem.Every phones be it Nokia , Moto or Sam all hv their own problems..cheers
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- neal
- Uq9
- 09 May 2006
i am going to buy the new cellphone of sony ericssion today in the evening could any one tell me what is white screen and how we remain safe from this problem.and is there any more problem please inform me in my email address
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- A L I
- Mw8
- 09 May 2006
how can i save my mobile .
i mean what is white screen problum .
waiting 4 reply
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- A L I
- Mw8
- 09 May 2006
hey
i think it is not very good set .
because it has some software problum .
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- pete
- mx%
- 09 May 2006
hey i bought the w550i 2 days ago and now i have the white screen is there any way arround it at all i know updating the firmware but its a bit late is there no way to get it on once to update
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- mark anderson
- P$5
- 08 May 2006
plz reply me about the white screen is any problem in this phone
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- sidhartha
- P$5
- 08 May 2006
plz tell me wat is the meaning of white screen bcauz tommorow i am going to buy this ok so plz reply me & tell me about white screen.
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- Anonymous
- Mvr
- 07 May 2006
i think that this mobile phone is very good and i want to buy it
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- miguel
- UDW
- 07 May 2006
no, you can't change the fm station using the headset. the headset has a button dedicated only for answering calls. but what is nice about its headset is that it works like an adapter wherein you can connect any stereo earphones/headphones (3.5mm stereo plug which is the most common; used in earphones/headphones of portable cd players, ipods, etc.).
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- Niks
- 2@x
- 06 May 2006
Can soneone tell me whether one can change the FM radio station using the headset button just like Nokia phones.
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- miguel
- PGi
- 06 May 2006
w600, w550 white screen, mp3s, etc.
w600 is sold in select countries. it has EDGE connection (faster that GPRS). w550 has no EDGE connection. EDGE is network dependent.
PLEASE do not be worried about the white screen issue. this issue was already fixed! just update your w550 firmware via gprs. it is in the general settings menu.
64kbps,3min songs: about 90-100 mp3s can be stored on w550i's 256mb memory.
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- miguel
- PGi
- 06 May 2006
having a battery life of 3 days is somehow nice for me. to have a battery life of 4 to 5 days is a big surprise for me.
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- miguel
- PGi
- 06 May 2006
White screen issue: This issue has been resolved in newer firmware versions from Sony Ericsson.
To find out what firmware version your W550 has go to Menu -> Settings -> Update Service -> Software Version. If the second version number reads R4AB048 then we recommend that you upgrade your firmware. If it reads something else, like R4BA041, then you should be safe.