wow, i upgraded the firmware
you can do it yourself, just go to SE website (select your own region, Malaysia) --> Support, select K610i, then download the Update service (arnd 23mb)

install it in your PC and use the program with your phone connected to the USB cable supplied....step by step guidance in the program....

the GB firmware allows you to type in contact's name when you search, good update!!!

but too bad, no update for the 1000 contacts limit....should not put a limit, since there's memory slot