Thanks for sharing. Is yours original or AP set? Do you know if the update would work on the Vivaz Pro?

Oh yes, almost forgot. Does anybody got the KL Traffic app working in their Vivaz? I tried to download it from Ovi but it says it cannot download because I don't have a compatible phone.

Perhaps an external link of that app would be helpful because all I find is that it points back to Ovi.

This post has been edited by jchue73: Aug 26 2010, 05:43 PM

Ok, replying to myself.

I found out a way to do it and fooling Ovi store to think that my phone is a Nokia 5800 by changing the user agent on the browser.

Chanced upon the Iphonesque app from the link below;

http://sonyericsson-vivaz.blogspot.com/201...eb-browser.html

Thanks to it, I now have the KLTraffic app on my phone. Not that it's a very useful app given the cameras being offline most of the time but indeed it's something I wanted to have on my Vivaz.

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Added on September 8, 2010, 2:15 pmYup, agreed. Coming from the K810, the phone feels very light and flat in the pocket.

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Added on September 8, 2010, 2:16 pmShouldn't the R2EA023 version be better than R2EA021?

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Added on September 8, 2010, 2:17 pmIf I'm not wrong, I saw people sending their SE phones in the Sony Centre located at Oval LG of 1 Utama new wing. I think they have a small service centre there at the back.

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Added on September 8, 2010, 2:19 pmWhy need to send to SE centre when you can download and update yourself? Back in the old days when I had the Ericsson T39, we had to go to the service centre simply because firmware updating could not be done from the web. Oh, you need special data cable too if I'm not wrong.

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Added on September 8, 2010, 2:19 pmThanks buddy. I'm using the original Vivaz Pro. Sony Ericsson PC Companion says my phone is updated but downloading the SEUS app confirms that there is an updated firmware for the phone.

Originally the software shows the following;

PDA Software Version: 1232-0380_R2CA024
Phone Software Version: 1232-0559_R2C008
CDA Version: 1238-8946_R2A
SVN Version: 35

After updating, it shows the following;

PDA Software Version: 1232-0380_R2EA023
Phone Software Version: 1232-0559_R2D004
CDA Version: 1238-8946_R3A
SVN Version: 51

Everything went smoothly. Just that I needed to google around and install the SEMC USB Flash driver.

Haven't had the time to play around with the phone lately. Still learning and discovering what the phone can do.

Oh, the other thing I got with my Vivaz Pro is the MW600 Bluetooth. Nice and works flawlessly with the Vivaz.

This post has been edited by jchue73: Sep 8 2010, 02:19 PM

If you do a lot of SMS, the physical QWERTY keyboard on the Vivaz Pro is very useful.

Other than that, the Vivaz feels slimmer and lighter on the hand than the Vivaz Pro. Not much but the difference can be felt.

8 MPixel vs 5 MPixels camera.

More colour choices on the Vivaz. Only two colours for the Vivaz Pro.

Anyway, what I noted on my wife's Vivaz is that there are some games available on it that does not appear on my Vivaz Pro. I thought they would be the same...

Oh, you get a stylus, a leather casing and a desktop stand on the Vivaz that you do not get on the Vivaz Pro.

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Added on September 13, 2010, 12:27 pmYes. You need to update to get the latest POIs and roads. A GPS is as good as the map it's using.

Assuming if you've installed the Garmin Mobile XT in your memory card, put the latest version of the gmapsupp.img file into the \Garmin folder.

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Added on September 13, 2010, 12:28 pmSorry for the late reply. Yes, I faced this problem and found out that you need to disable the phone to display contact from the SIM memory.

Contacts / Options / Settings / Contacts to Display

Just leave the option checked for Phone Memory.

Of course I assumed you have copied all contacts from the SIM card into your Phone Memory.

Your problem should be solved.

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Added on September 13, 2010, 12:30 pmTried installing and playing any games like Rally Master Pro or Ferrari GT? Should be very smooth.

This post has been edited by jchue73: Sep 13 2010, 12:30 PM

Thanks for the info. Surprised that it's sanctioned by Sony Ericsson themselves.

From what I've read, those not satisfied with the Vivaz would be satisfied with the SPB Mobile Shell. I believe the latest version is at v3.7.498. The thing is what is you don't like it? Any way of reverting back to the default Sony? I know a hardware reset would make all softwares (including the others you have previously installed) dissappear but would just like the SPB Mobile Shell dissappear.

Anyway, some of you might have seen this but I thought this is one of the better Vivaz reviews out there;

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_vivaz-review-447.php

Although slightly old (prior to the latest R2EA023 firmware update), it still has loads of info there for those who are new to the Vivaz.

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Added on September 15, 2010, 11:15 amCongrats ! White or black? The only reason my wife went with the Vivaz is the colour. She loves the Venus / Ruby Red colour.

I went with the Vivaz Pro primarily for the keyboard. I was more into the 720p HD capture and did not care so much about the 5MP since I have a proper camera. Snapping pics on the phone for me is meant for quick non-serious pics.

Advise? I'm a newbie too. Depends on what you're into. Seems that a lot of people recommend Garmin Mobile XT. I find it not too bad.

This post has been edited by jchue73: Sep 15 2010, 11:15 AM

You install via the .sis file. Not from SEUS since it's a totally 3rd party application.

As long as you get it for Symbian S60V5, it should be good.

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Added on September 16, 2010, 12:57 am+1

I believe somebody managed to get their AP set updated. Just download the Update_Service_Setup-2.10.9.13.exe from Sony Ericsson's site, install and follow through the instructions.

Sorry. Don't have the luxury of having a FB account to try. Somebody else care to comment?

This post has been edited by jchue73: Sep 16 2010, 12:57 AM

There is a S60V5 version. Use that one since S60V5 supports touchscreen.

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Added on October 12, 2010, 6:26 pmVersion 5.00.60.

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Added on October 12, 2010, 6:27 pmAccording to XP, the Garmin folder size is

79.1 MB (82,955,281 bytes)
280 Files, 18 Folders

Of course this includes my 54.2MB gmapsupp.img file.

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Added on October 12, 2010, 6:28 pmGreat sharing. I tried the Screen Unlocker and while it was cool, I found that it drained a lot of battery. More so on my wifey's Vivaz. Not so on my Vivaz Pro. Perhaps need to try the latest version.

That is why I opted for the Vivaz Pro. Anyway, to disable T9, go to Settings, Phone, Language and select Predictive text to off.

This post has been edited by jchue73: Oct 12 2010, 06:28 PM

Sorry. Didn't know you were asking about disabling T9 in the Dayhand Input app. Í don't use it.

That's right but I believe AGPS is enabled by default.

Anyway, I kinda of get the feeling that this would not really answer the original poster's question because if he's using Garmin Mobil XT (I'm guessing), chances are it would not detect AGPS on the get go.

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Added on October 17, 2010, 1:30 amWhat problems are you facing? I did face some glitches initially. When typing SMS, the keyboard acts weird when I press the shift key to capitalise. It brings me to another menu. Also, at times some programs were not aware that I was using slide out keyboard and popped up the virtual keyboard on the screen instead when I touched the field on the screen to start typing.

I finally found out the culprit by mistake. I stopped using Slide Unlock program as I thought it was draining battery (which it was) and suddenly my problems with the keyboard also solved !

For your case, it could be due to some software you installed?

This post has been edited by jchue73: Oct 17 2010, 01:30 AM

It's actually "smart" to ask the user if bluetooth is required to be switched on when the Garmin is used. That would mean you can take calls with a bluetooth device when you're using the phone as navigation. I only noticed it was a convenience when I was using it in the car.

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Added on October 18, 2010, 10:42 amMake sure Internal GPS is selected.

You need to check how it is done but Garmin requires some .unl files to be in the directory in order for Garmin to automatically use the built-in GPS of the Vivaz.

What was wrong with your phone that needed to go back to SC?

This post has been edited by jchue73: Oct 18 2010, 10:42 AM

If I'm not wrong, I don't think the house number works but the rest of the fields like street etc should work fine.

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Added on October 19, 2010, 10:18 amGreat tip and interesting find. Thanks. Will check it out. Perhaps there's now a need to install the task manager.

This post has been edited by jchue73: Oct 19 2010, 10:18 AM

Push email surely yes. But I'm pretty sure Facebook notification also yes since you can specify the FB flash app as one of the wallpapers.

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Added on October 27, 2010, 11:30 amAre you trying to connect to your own Wifi or you're trying to connect to Wifi in public places? I find Wifi at public places crappy at best.

Also, if the base is transmitting in Wifi N, you'll get problems. The phone only connects to Wifi G.

I tried uploading a 40MB video file through Youtube using the phone's Wifi and it was surprisingly fast.

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Added on October 27, 2010, 11:30 amMake sure you do it open sky? No roof or under shade?

But seriously, the GPS locks will be faster after subsequent use. The first time is always slow.

This post has been edited by jchue73: Oct 27 2010, 11:30 AM

There's a few post behind that describes how to make sure AGPS is switched on. It's tricky to get the Garmin install correct. If it's not correct, Garmin will not be able to use the internal GPS. Google the procedure.

Google.

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Added on November 1, 2010, 8:27 pmErrr... Poke around.

Tools / Settings (Spannar Icon) / Display (4th icon in potrait mode) / Text (2nd option).

This post has been edited by jchue73: Nov 1 2010, 08:27 PM

No idea which stage you are stuck at. Can you try to connect to the USB port of your computer / notebook and have Sony PC Companion detect the phone?

If you can, then you can click to the Support Zone and proceed to Update your phone. There will be a window to say if your firmware is updated. I assume it is and you will have an option to Repair the software.

Good luck. If the Sony PC Companion cannot access the phone, the only way is to get back to Sony Centre to get it checked.

No keypad? All full touchscreen phones do not have physical keypad. They have virtual keypad. Or were you referring to keyboard? If that is what you want, the Vivaz Pro uses a slide out keyboard where you can type numbers and SMS. You can also opt for the virtual keyboard on the Vivaz Pro if you wish. The Vivaz (without the Pro) has a virtual keyboard and keypad.

For music, the loudspeaker is a little small. But are you the sort who plays music for everyone to hear? I don't mind the speaker being weak as I dislike people who blast their music out in the open for everybody to hear. They designed headphones for this. Paired with a good headphone, music is very acceptable.

The other con people are saying is that the lack of front video camera for video conferencing. Personally for me, it's not a con since I don't use or receive video calls.

Anyway, I don't live in a kampung but yet I don't find not having video calls something limiting.

I believe currently the price is about RM 1100 thereabouts if I'm not wrong.

The Vivaz does not come in capacitive but resistive type touchscreen.

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Added on November 23, 2010, 4:29 pmRM 899? From where lah?

This post has been edited by jchue73: Nov 23 2010, 04:29 PM

How did you use the Vivaz as GPS? In the car? Using Garmin XT?

So far I've always used it only in the car. Time to connect is slightly slower than my standalone Garmin 205W. I use it side by side to check and once locked on to satellite signal, both can navigate and update maps with same speed.

My car's tinting is not Smart Tag friendly. So imagine that even under that situation, the GPS on the Vivaz connects. I don't have problems with loss connection though. Oh, yes, I also get that 3 to 5km/hr when stationary. Perhaps it needs a little re-calibration. But once up to speed, both the Garmin 205w and the Vivaz reports correct speeds.

Yup, I do that too.

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Added on November 24, 2010, 6:36 pmStrange. I use GSM signal only. Saves a lot of battery.

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Added on November 24, 2010, 6:43 pmRelaks lah. Don't get upset. Why are you getting upset here? This is the reason why there is a Vivaz thread and there is a X6 thread. This is not a pissing contest and we don't go around in other thread and piss at what other people are using. If your presence brings positive vibe and contribution to Vivaz users here, you're welcome to stay as long as you want.

Anyway, all phones are not perfect. So is the Vivaz. But like somebody mentioned, the pros outgun the cons and that is why people end up buying what they buy.

To each his own.

This post has been edited by jchue73: Nov 24 2010, 06:43 PM

I'm using 5.00.60 and using MalsingMaps.

In order for Garmin XT to work properly, you need to have the two .unl files in the Garmin directory. If not, it will not be able to use the internal GPS of your phone.

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Added on December 30, 2010, 4:42 pm1. Should be the correct place.

2. http://www.vivazpro.info/sony-ericsson-viv...pro-comparison/

3. Neither Vivaz nor the Vivaz Pro has secondary front camera for video conferencing.

4. No idea. A friend bought an ori Vivaz Pro for RM 1050.

5. No phone is perfect. But so far it runs very fine. Does whatever I want.

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Added on December 30, 2010, 4:43 pmAre the apps configured to use wifi connection?

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Added on December 30, 2010, 4:43 pmI notice I got this problem in the beginning but now not anymore. No idea why it does that.

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Added on December 30, 2010, 4:43 pmHave not tried this feature before. Do you know if anybody was successful at doing it with your own wifi connection? Perhaps wifi not enough bandwidth?

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Added on December 30, 2010, 4:44 pmYes you can. In fact, ANY micro USB cable.

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Added on December 30, 2010, 4:48 pmYou probably have the contacts from the SIM card and Phone Memory checked.

Go to Menu, Contacts, Options, Contacts to display. Check only Phone Memory and uncheck SIM card.

This post has been edited by jchue73: Dec 30 2010, 04:48 PM