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help w850i gone potty!!!

hm71_2
hm71_2 Posts: 1,980 Forumite
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hi dd has the above phone. all of a sudden today it went off, nothing would happen just black screen. got advise from sony re update it from website via usb port using sony update service. well now the phone switches on, it recieves calls & txts. but where it said vodafone on screen it now says f4:3413 was told to get configuration settings from sony but then a screen with a padlock appears, then when typing the passcode it provides it makes a ableeping sound and nothing else happens. all places where would be words i.e, menu there are now just numbers like previously stated. Any help would be greatly appreciated.:A
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  • gaming_guy
    gaming_guy Posts: 6,128 Forumite
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    sounds like it needs a reflash (software reloading). afaik SEUS is only a 'topup' type reflasher.

    places like wotanserver.com charge around £5 for a reflash. wotanserver also debrands the phone (gets rid of operator software)
  • hm71_2
    hm71_2 Posts: 1,980 Forumite
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    thanks so much for your response. I took it into the vodafone shop today and they've sent it to repair- hopefully that will sort it.
    xx
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