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[Omnia 7 General] gc48067:
Mine is JK1 - no problem with the update.
[Omnia 7 General] digger1985:
Did you have a problem with the update? I did... Once the real update come around, I will reset the phone to factory condition and try to update again.
[Omnia 7 General] BellPego:
Just updated my Omnia 7 no problems... Took just 10m... Sideloaded apps still work great... No more changes I can spot... Cheers
[Omnia 7 General] Freypal:
I haven't tried yet. I haven't had a notification come through and was going to hold off trying to force it through Zune until some official word from Microsoft.

I have done a hard reset on this device already to try and solve a previous issue and that is the information displayed for me so I don't think hard resetting will change the device info.

When did you get your phone?
[Omnia 7 General] slysy:
I haven't attempted to install the update yet. Would someone who has installed it mind checking whether download mode can still be opened please?
[Omnia 7 General] digger1985:
Are you supposed to get an official word from Microsoft? I connected it to Zune and it came up with the update available message, which I assume was "official".

Got my phone in November from 3.
[Omnia 7 General] Freypal:
I thought you were supposed to get a push notification on your phone saying to update? I may be wrong though.

I got my phone in November from Orange so I guess we will be in the same boat with regards to firmware. So perhaps the early handsets are having problems and the later issue ones are working?
[Omnia 7 General] digger1985:
The joys of being an early adopter hehe
[Omnia 7 General] nasedo73:
I haven't received any information in phone (Settings -> Phone update). Information about update came from Zune.

One update for Zune, another one for phone. Update for Zune was necessary on one of my computers, even without connecting my phone.
[Omnia 7 General] tfouto:
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/hardware/...-omnia-handsets/11501?tag=mantle_skin;content

Some believe that this is down to a firmware issue on the Omnia, with firmware versions JI9 and JJ4 experiencing problems, while the JK1 firmware is unaffected.
[Omnia 7 General] slysy:
Anyone know if Phone:JIC PDA:JID is affected (3UK)?
[Omnia 7 General] richlee111:
Yea, WPCentral is reporting that an update is coming in 3 days for those of you who bricked their Samsung phone.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=11547661#post11547661
[Omnia 7 General] Freypal:
Hehe joys... And the joys of owning the only affected handset model :p
[Omnia 7 General] Freypal:
To be fair if they get it in 3 days that is a pretty quick turn around from noting the problem to solving it.
[Omnia 7 General] rilazi:
Mine is JJ2. Just updated successfully and the whole process done for 14 min.
[Omnia 7 General] xdamir:
Unbrick your omnia 7

I am sorry about your brick mate, however there is a way to unbrick your device. Firstly ensure that your device can be loaded into download mode, then all you need to do is to download the Rom tools via samfirmware.com, and the JKXX1 (XEN) rom, you shall also find a pdf containing instructions on how to load the ROM into your device. Please report your findings here so that we may help you out. I must mention that you will be required to register prior to downloading any tools or the firmware, however that is free. Wish you the very best mate.
[Omnia 7 General] fitt:
What tools?
[Omnia 7 General] digger1985:
Trying for the third time now. Hopefully third time lucky.
[Omnia 7 General] tfouto:
do you want to risk bricking the phone? cant you wait 3 more days?
[Omnia 7 General] frblckstr1:
My firmware rev is 2424.10.10.6.

First update didn't work as during the first reboot W7 installed new drivers while the phone displayed the P -> PC picture, it loaded a Samsung I8700 driver. That seems to throw off Zune because it did not detect the phone rebooting in step 6.

After about 20 minutes I unplugged the phone, power cycled it and re-connected (now powered on btw). A message that I had an update came and Zune started to update, about 10 minutes later it was done without further problems.
[Omnia 7 General] digger1985:
hehe i've told myself this will be the last try if it doesn't. which it looks like it's not going to work.
[Omnia 7 General] bigfoune:
for those of you who bricked their Samsung phone

go here:

and download the tools :Flash Program and

Samsung I8700 USB Drivers

just reflash

these rom are great

(need registration )

http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i8700.htm
[Omnia 7 General] gc48067:
I used this (prior to the update) and it all worked fine - my phone has been running the updated versions from this site for a month or two with no problems.
[Omnia 7 General] kieboy:
Mine is JK1 as well but I'm having problems with the driver installation as I posted in my previous thread

don't know what I'm missing :(
[Omnia 7 General] nasedo73:
@kieboy I've seen your previous thread but I don't really have idea what to do next.

I could remember what I've done so far...

Laptop, Windows Vista, properly installed Zune, not the last one, previous version. From samfirmware I got firmware, flash tools, Samsung I8700 USB Drivers - all of those installed by me after Zune installation. I never done Jailbreak for my Omnia 7.

I've changed my firmware three times. First: I8700XENJK1, after that: I8700BSEJK1, and finally I8700XENJK1 (PDA / PHONE versions are still I8700XXJK1).

I've read here about new software, when I read this thread no one mentioned about problems update related. I came home, conected my Omnia 7 to computer, Zune found updates (for Zune & WP7) - first Zune was updated, after that update process was started. I haven't expected any problems and update went very smoothly. I did noticed that Zune installed some kind of driver... for Omnia 7 - but I'm not sure. It caused no problem at all.

Update for Zune was necessary, because a lot of people complained they can not login to zune using live account. I had the same, when I tried to use other computer (Windows 7) - after update, I can login without any problems.
[Omnia 7 General] kieboy:
Thanks, I'll try doing a hard reset first then, thanks again.
[Omnia 7 General] Freypal:
None of this should be necessary. You can't expect joe bloggs on the street to start installing new firmware manually using dev-like tools.

My sister for example has an Omnia 7 and there is no way she would do that. Samsung/MS will have to release something that simply works and I expect that they will.

I'd just sit tight and wait for more word. It's not like the update is important, why risk bricking your device?
[Omnia 7 General] digger1985:
Can anyone tell me what advantage it is to install that new firmware everyone is talking about? Does it make the hardware magically better?
[Omnia 7 General] nasedo73:
@digger1985 are we talking about one of unbranded firmware from SamFirmware website or maybe about suggested WP7 update released by Microsoft?

In both cases - firmware / update is official, there's no hack / crack, nothing illegal.

Firmwares providing better radio and reception improvement as many people says. But what everyone can notice - radio rom version is different, never.

Update from Microsoft, via Zune is suggested, strongly recommended as update for Zune. Maybe this update will be essential for further updates, or maybe this update will cause Jailbreak impossible - I don't know, really.
[Omnia 7 General] KraFT_mk:
I updated two days ago on 6 years old pc, usb 1, W7 32bit latest zune. I was watching xvid movie during the update.

Cant belive how lucky I was. Returning my O7 is not posibble for me.

HuH!

K
[Omnia 7 General] gremmmy:
Here are the steps i followed. This will probably not work for branded phones. Follow these steps at your own risk!

1. Check if the phone is capable of getting into the 'download mode'. To do this: Turn off the phone (or remove > replace battery), then turn it back on by pressing the power/camera/VolumeUP buttons simultaneously. When the phone turns on, release the power button. If the phone shows the yellow triangle with exclamation and a "download mode" message, your phone is capable of getting into the 'download mode', and you can proceed to step 2.

2. Download the following files (be warned: multiupload.com is loaded with huge ad's/pop-ups)

- Firmware I8700XXJK1 ## 2010 November CSC_Cetus_Europe_I8700XENJK1: http://www.multiupload.com/OGUYF4F3VA

- Samsung WP7 Flash Program: http://www.multiupload.com/3OE4SYAGQA

- Samsung Mobile USB Drivers V5.2: http://www.multiupload.com/GH391NDSY1

- Flash Guide (English): http://www.multiupload.com/FDRJ3WDZQ7

3. Unzip / install downloaded files (the password is "samfirmware.com")

4. Use the flash guide to reflash the downloade firmware onto your 'bricked' Omnia 7

(Source/credits: http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i8700.htm - registration required)

As stubborn as i am i tried to apply the update again, and it worked! :-)
[Omnia 7 General] seekdestroy:
Is a hard reset required? Like the guide set. I really cba to reset everything, lol!

Unless you can do a complete backup then just reset and restore.
[Omnia 7 General] nasedo73:
When I changed firmware first time - I've done hard reset. Next time, I haven't done this, third and the last time - I've just updated - without hard reset.

I haven't noticed any changes, any improvements (with hard reset) or any problems without reset. Phone act exactly the same - in my opinion.
[Omnia 7 General] kieboy:
BTW, to those who successfully updated their Omnia's, whats the version of the Zune? Mine is 4.7.1404.0

TY
[Omnia 7 General] lordao:
From MS

From MS blog

Q: I’ve read there are problems updating Samsung phones. Is this true?

A: We’ve identified a technical issue with the Windows Phone update process that impacts a small number of Samsung phones. We’re working to correct the problem as quickly as possible. But as a precaution, we’ve briefly suspended updates to Samsung phones. We are continuing to update other Windows Phone models as scheduled.

Q: How can I make the update go more smoothly when my turn comes?

A: Given what we’ve learned so far, the best way to prepare for your update is to make sure your computer has an Internet connection and plenty of disk space before you begin. Why? Because before updating your phone, the Zune software and Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac attempt to back up your phone data as a precaution. For more details, see Make room on my computer for phone updates.

Q: If I have questions or a problem with the update, where can I get help?

A: This troubleshooter addresses several update-related error messages. Another great source for troubleshooting info is the Windows Phone forum on Microsoft Answers. Finally, see our complete set of Phone update articles on the Windows Phone website.

Q: Can every Windows Phone receive this update?

A: Yes. All Windows Phone 7 devices are eligible for updates.

Q: Can I get this update “over the air” via my carrier’s cellular network?

A: No. The only way to update your phone is to connect it to your computer and update it via either the Zune software or the Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac. (Only the update notification is sent over the air to your phone.)

Q: I don’t live in the U.S. Will the update process work differently where I am?

A: No. Everyone with a Windows Phone 7 in a supported market will receive a notification when new updates become available, and will have to update their phones by connecting it to their computer and running either the Zune software or the Windows Phone 7 Connector for Mac.

Q: I still haven’t received an update notification yet. When can I expect it?

A: It’s hard to predict because it depends on many factors. It could be days—or even weeks—before you’re able to update your phone.

Q: Why can the process take so long?

A: The simple truth is that the smartphone world is complex, and even a small update like this requires a coordinated effort by multiple companies to pull off.

Another reason is that Microsoft and the carriers we’ve partnered with around the world need time to test phone updates to make sure they meet our joint quality, performance, and reliability standards. Testing schedules can vary, and that affects when you’ll be able to download an update.

We’re working closely with our worldwide partners to determine update delivery schedules and also looking for ways to improve the process.

Q: What happens if I don’t update my phone?

A: Even if you skip this update, you’ll still eventually receive it. The patch will simply be bundled together with our next update.

Lordao
[Omnia 7 General] CreepinJesus:
Samsung devices are allergic to updates of any kind...
[Omnia 7 General] W99DEY:
I have one of the early phones PDA:......JID Phone:.......JIC

Firmware Revision No:2424.10.9.13

I updated Zune on Windows 7 32bit and my phone updated 1st time on Monday 21st.

Now running OS Version 7.0.7008.0.

Why does the 3UK phone have a different firmware from everyone else?
[Omnia 7 General] mei_liberi_fatali:
I have the same JID/JIC firware here in Australia.

It must mean something else
[Omnia 7 General] Freypal:
Anyone know if this firmware is updating on this latest released patch today?
[Omnia 7 General] digger1985:
I have a JID/JIC device from 3 UK. Tried to update again today. Keep getting the 800705B4 error.
[Omnia 7 General] mei_liberi_fatali:
Yeah i got my update Yesterday in Oz.

Failed 3 times with the same error code.

I had to factory reset my handset then the update went through without issues.

Hopefully this "update to improve update experience" will mean i dont have to factory reset for these types of things in future.
[Omnia 7 General] CreepinJesus:
Got mine too (Australia, unbranded phone). Went through with no problems.
[Omnia 7 General] Freypal:
Have you tried a Hard reset yet? Wondering if that will solve it - also people are saying that you need at least 4gb free on the phone.
[Omnia 7 General] digger1985:
Did a factory reset and updated the first time around. However we shouldn't really be required to wipe our phone clean for such a minor update. A major update like the upcoming one with copy paste, IE9, multitasking etc I can understand.
[Omnia 7 General] mei_liberi_fatali:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/howto/wp7/basics/update-history.aspx

"February 2011

• We made some improvements to the way we deliver software updates to ensure that the process keeps working smoothly for you. "

Hopefully this update will ensure we don't need to wipe the device for future updates
[Omnia 7 General] lordao:
never got the update first time round, still nothing this time round...LOL

Lordao
[Omnia 7 General] krampmann:
Has anyone from Germany the update so far?

My device is T-Mobile branded and has a SIM by Vodafone. Is it possible with this combination to get the update?

Just tried to ask at the hotlines of Samsung and T-Mobile, but everyone tells me different things :D
[Omnia 7 General] kieboy:
Just got the prompt for update again in zune after disappearing for few days. I hope this will be the update that can successfully be applied to our Omnia7 *shrugs*

Bah! still getting the zune driver error...is there a way for me to get the driver for this so I can manually install it?

Event log:

The description for Event ID 15200 from source ZuneDriver cannot be found. Either the component that raises this event is not installed on your local computer or the installation is corrupted. You can install or repair the component on the local computer.

If the event originated on another computer, the display information had to be saved with the event.

The following information was included with the event:

Zune MTPZ USB Driver

0x1009
[Omnia 7 General] gc48067:
Earlier in this thread gremmmy posted details of the Samfirmware update process - this includes a USB driver - don't know if that will fix your problem...

"2. Download the following files (be warned: multiupload.com is loaded with huge ad's/pop-ups)

- Firmware I8700XXJK1 ## 2010 November CSC_Cetus_Europe_I8700XENJK1: http://www.multiupload.com/OGUYF4F3VA

- Samsung WP7 Flash Program: http://www.multiupload.com/3OE4SYAGQA

- Samsung Mobile USB Drivers V5.2: http://www.multiupload.com/GH391NDSY1

- Flash Guide (English): http://www.multiupload.com/FDRJ3WDZQ7"

Link to post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11584858&postcount=59
[Omnia 7 General] iainhod:
I'm on Orange in the Uk and have not had any message pushed to say there is an updated. The option is switched on the phone. Even when connecting to Zune and clicking on the update option it says the phone is up to date running version 7004.

My Omnia 7 has the older firmware version.

For whatever reason it appears that Microsoft, Samsung or Orange are not allowing the update possibly.

Anyone else on Orange updated their phone with the older firmware version?
[Omnia 7 General] CreepinJesus:
Have you installed the update for Zune Software from Windows Update? I think it was released early Feb...
[Omnia 7 General] Freypal:
I am in exactly the same situation as you
[Omnia 7 General] richard1978:
same here no update message anybody else on uk orange not had theres
[Omnia 7 General] madonion:
I'm on T-Mobile uk and I haven't got the update either. I'm on old firmware too.
[Omnia 7 General] nfalco79:
same here.

I have an unlocked (by seller i think) T-mobile and since 23th febrary i have not notice from my updated zune of any wp7 updates.
[Omnia 7 General] iainhod:
I updated Zune prior to attaching the the Omnia 7. The version number is showing as 4.7.1404.1.
[Omnia 7 General] ZaForD:
Same here:

T-Mobile UK phone (unlocked)

Original firmware (JJ4)

Tested with Orange, T-Mobile, O2 and Giffgaff sims. :(
[Omnia 7 General] momagic:
No update here either. Flashed with latest firmware from samfirmware.
[Omnia 7 General] Mod74:
Hi,

Sorry if this has either been answered or too specific to be answered..

I've got a T-Mobile Omnia and have unlocked it to put an O2 SIM in.

Is the update carrier specific, so will I be prompted to update the T-mob phone whilst the O2 sim is in?

O2 obviously don't sell the Omnia so I'm guessing they won't update for that specifically but maybe I'll get the "HD7" signal? Would accepting an O2 update prompt screw up the T-Mob branded phone?

Do I need to periodically put the T-Mob sim in? I've got a payg sim for it.

Or will the whole lot be handled via Zune regardless of carrier.

ftr I'm currently showing ver 7.0 (7004)

All sims UK version

Thanks
[Omnia 7 General] ZaForD:
@Mod74,

This is how I believe it works ;)

MSFT is responsible for all the updates (i'm not sure about any hotfixes) hence they are applied via the Zune software.

This means you get the correct Update/Firmware for your device, as it will be identifed by the Zune software.

The carriers are only responsible for the notifications.

So when their system detects a WP7 device it will inform it theres on update available.

Which should mean, as long as your carrier has it own WP7 devices, you should informed of the updates.
[Omnia 7 General] Mod74:
Ahh right. Thanks.

I was prompted for updates 0003 and 0004 when I connected to Zune using the O2 sim, so I had a hunch it was via Zune. What I wasn't sure of was whether "major" updates would be handled differently to these preperation updates.

Cheers
[Omnia 7 General] lordao:
From what I have heard Orange UK have blocked the mini update. Microsoft have said carriers are allowed to block 1 update only. Now NoDo is due for release tomorrow 8th march so hopefully those of us with no update yet should see some movement.

Lordao
[Omnia 7 General] Freypal:
Is this just that you have not heard of anyone on Orange getting the update or have you heard something else?

I'd guess given the problems with the mini-patch that NoDo will be delayed a bit...
[Omnia 7 General] lordao:
From a few sources on the web that have stated Orange UK blocked the mini update. About Carriers not being able to block the next update is from Microsoft.

Lordao
[Omnia 7 General] Freypal:
Thanks,

This doesn't feel me with a warm feeling though :( If Orange are blocking the first update it can't bode well for future updates :/
[Omnia 7 General] ZaForD:
In the UK Orange and T-Mobile are the same company (everything - everywhere)

So they've either both blocked it or neither have.
[Omnia 7 General] hounsell:
They may well be the same company now, and to a degree, there is some co-operation - Orange users can now roam onto the T-Mobile network and vice versa - they still are separate networks for all intents and purposes at the moment. I can see one blocking while the other allows an update.

That said, it's determined by the branding of the ROM rather than the actual operator - if you have an unbranded ROM, you'll receive the update when it launches, rather than having to wait for your network.
[Omnia 7 General] Xylias:
Carriers can only block 1 update. After that, they'll have to swallow anything Microsoft throws at the phone.
[Omnia 7 General] Eshonline:
Hello, I have t-mobile branded Omnia 7 officially unlocked. So far I have not received a notification about an update - are there more of you waiting or is there something wrong here?

Sent from my OMNIA7 using Board Express
[Omnia 7 General] mendel129:
I had the same issue, flashed to jk1 and the update came right away ^^
[Omnia 7 General] Eshonline:
Interesting, does it mean that no original t-mobile Omnia 7 has got the update?

I personally will wait a bit and then will update the rom.

But would really like to know if any with the same phone has got the update.

Sent from my OMNIA7 using Board Express
[Omnia 7 General] CONTACTMC:
Mine never did, I got fed up n flashed a new unbranded rom, the update came straight away with no issues.
[Omnia 7 General] ikke008:
Me too, flashed to unbranded rom :-)

Sent from my OMNIA7 using Board Express
[Omnia 7 General] davidebanks:
i bought my omina 7 the day after it came out from orange UK and i ihave not had ANY messages about an update. ive also connected it to zune and i get nothing.

how can i get the pre nodo update then?????
[Omnia 7 General] Freypal:
I've had mine since release on Orange also. You will get the pre-update bundled with the NoDo update the end of march since it appears orange have blocked this update.

I hope that when it comes they will have solved the bugs so i dont have to mess around hard resetting etc..
[Omnia 7 General] evolutionqy7:
More than likely orange did you a favor by stopping it and not leaving you with a brick.

I have NoDo update on my HD7 and ill let you know its worth the wait :)

So patience
[Omnia 7 General] mousse04:
again,

whatever the providers. If you want to be sure to have the last update notification, the only way is to push your phone on an unbranded ROM.

I personally test and no notification by zune before doing that. I put a firmware from samfirmware and then connect my phone to zune ... Direct notification from zune for a new update.
[Omnia 7 General] iainhod:
You can download from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=963285&page=11

You need to register first. It only takes a few minutes. The main firmware download is 180MB and takes around 20-30 minutes on the standard download mechanism. You also need the other USB drivers and software to flash program.
[Omnia 7 General] iainhod:
Ooops. Wrong URL. Try this one:

http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i8700.htm
[Omnia 7 General] 0711:
t-mobile omnia 7

still no update... (downloadmode didnt work for me and dont want to jig ;) )
[Omnia 7 General] Eshonline:
T-mobile Omnia 7 still nothing!

How come? And I bought the unlocked expensive version :(

Will wait till next week and then flash the room

Sent from my OMNIA7 using Board Express
[Omnia 7 General] karthikraman:
What are the updates in no-do :) ? Is there a list already on XDA?

Would be glad to hear from you! I have an omnia 7...

I will be disappointed if there is no camera-settings save -- that's about the only thing I miss in the phone. I would be happy if it got faster too... hardly missed copy-paste....
[Omnia 7 General] cristidotro:
The No-Do update will make the phone a little bit faster, add Copy-Paste and improve Search function in Marketplace. That's what I've heard until now.

Cheers!