FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(Many thanks to shinchan^^ from the W800i V5 Thread)1. How many SMS can W810i store?If you rather not hack your W810i (which is still, as of yet, impossible BTW), its still 200.
2.What are the differences between the K750i, the W800i and the W810i?i.
External housing: The W810i's Black!
ii.
Hardware Shortcut Keys: The W800i has the Walkman shortcut key instead of K750i 's Activity Menu. The W810i, has both...
iii.
Flight Mode: Available on the W800i/W810i, not on the K750i
iv.
Camera cover: K750i/W800i, yeah. W810i, no.

v.
Standard Packaging: W800i/W810i - HPM-70 headphones and 512mb Memory Stick Pro Duo. K750i - normal handsfree and 64mb MSPD.
vi.
Maximum supported MSPDK750i/W800i = 2GB
W810i = 4GB
3. What can I use to save my phone contacts / SMSes to my PC?Use floAt's Mobile Agent MyPhoneExplorer, available
HERE ...
4. What video / audio files does the phone support?Video Support : mpeg-4, 3gpp, h.263, xmf, svgt
Audio Support : midi, midi40, amr, aac, wav (16kHz only), mp3, mp4
5. Does the W810i support stereo Bluetooth headphones (A2DP)?No. Again.
7. What about the WHITE W810i? Any news? (UPDATED!)Its officially launched!! Details on mobile-burn.com
HERE...
but it's low on stock at the moment. If u r patience enough to wait, care to do so. It is reminded that the colour is a matter of self preference. Some may prefer black more. So make ur choice wisely.
8. Why can't I see the pictures I just copied into the DCIM folders?External files are only allowed in Media/Pictures folders only.
Memory Stick ---> DCIM folders --> only allows for DSCxxxxx.jpg format picture files.
9. How Long do I need to charge the phone for the first time?Approx. 8 hours
10. The battery meter's increasing/decreasing a little sometimes? Is this normal?Yes is it, because the W810i's battery meter actually calculates how much the battery is under certain loads (like your laptop).
11. Why is it that my included Memory Stick Pro Duo is SanDisk and not the official Sony product? Even though I just spent (insert hard-earned amount here) on an Original Midlands phone?Most of the units available here is bundled with the SanDisk MSPD. Sandisk MSPDs and Sony MagicGate MSPD are same thing (the two companies got together to create MSPDs in the first place). Though the new batch now comes with Sony MSPD instead.
12. Can I IRC chat on my phone?Yes. Use jmIRC (available
HERE ), Virca (available
HERE ) or WLIRC (available
HERE )...
13. Can I open MS Word files on my phone?No, not until Picsel Viewer comes as a (preferably free) J2ME app (oh god please!)... Tho I seem to remember a Java app that can open up .doc files...
14. NetFront is just plain crap. Are there any alternatives?Yep. Opera Mini, the best java browser on earth. Get the hacked version (faster, with a lot of extras including better GPRS connection... but still at version 1.2)
HERE, and the Official version 2.0 release
HERE ...
15. Can I IM with my W810i? (NEW!!)Yahoo, no... But you can MSN on your phone. Setup details below...
16. Can I use Gmail with my W810i?Certainly! See instructions below...
SETTING UP THE EMAIL CLIENT FOR GMAIL» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
STEP 1: Get the security certificates needed for SSL authentication (available
HERE ... If the link's broken PM me, I'll set up a rapidshare download pronto...

)
STEP 2: Beam it to your W810i through IRDA/Bluetooth to install it... Say yes to all the prompts that come up on your phone...
STEP 3: Set up the service with these settings (for Gmail):
Messaging --> email --> settings --> Account settings --> New Account
You are asked to create an account name, use your own or the one below...
Account name:gmail
Then the other parts of the setup...
Connect Using: (your gprs data account)
Protocol: POP3
Incoming Server: pop.gmail.com
Incoming Port: 995
Encryption --> Incoming Server: SSL
Encryption --> Outgoing Server: SSL
Mailbox: Myaccount@gmail.com (your name @ gmail.com)
Password: Mypassword (your password)
Outgoing Server: smtp.gmail.com
Outgoing Port: 465
Email Address: Myemail@gmail.com ( your name @ gmail.com )
Download: Headers & text
Copy Outgoing: Off
Check Interval: Off
And don't forget to enable POP3 on Gmail... 
SETTING UP "MY FRIENDS" TO USE MSN THROUGH SMARTVAS (NEW!!)(Courtesy Esato forums)» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
1. Check your gprs account has been set up correctly
2. Register with
http://www.smartvas.com3. Log on with the password smartvas sends to your email address (to the smartvas website, not the phone app).
4. CHANGE your smartvas password to a new one
5. Edit your smartvas profile to include your MSN log in and password
6. Enter the following settings in the My Friends option on your mobile
Username - [your smartvas username]
domain - [blank]
password - [your smartvas password]
server -
http://www.smartvas.com/oma/impsinternet profile - your current profile eg [Maxis wap GPRS].
Auto login - optional
Allow connection - optional (set to HOME to avoid roaming charges)
7. Your mobile internet security setting might have to be set to NONE.
More info available
HERE...
P.S. After first time login, you might have to log out and log in again to retrieve your MSN contact list...
TIPS AND TRICKS(Again, thanks to shinchan^^)» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
1. Changing Tracks while the Phone is LockedPress and hold vol - or vol +
2. Enable/Disable Start up Menu,AutoLockSettings-->General-->Start-Up Menu/AutoLock
3. Walkman Manipulation via KeyPadUse 1 or 3 to go back or forward a track. 2 to pause/play, and 4 or 6 can be used to ffwd or rewind.
4. View video clips in FullScreenOpen Walkman, select videos
5. Zoom to picture in File ManagerView in Horizontal --> Press the Vol up and down Key
6. Camera ShortcutsVol up and down : zoom
Keypad 1 : picture size
Keypad 4 : macro on/off
Keypad 7: night mode on/off
Keypad *: flash on/off
Press < or > to adjust the exposure.
7. Backup Contacts EasilyContacts -> Options --> Advanced ---> Send All Contacts ----> BT/IRDA -----> send to your PC/other Phone
8. Access Phonebook while making callsMore --> Menu --> PhoneBook
9. Turn Camera Shutter Sound OffHold # to On Silent Mode (might not apply to AP set. Some AP firmware does not allow mute Camera Sound due to region Setting)
10. Rename Pictures on the PhoneSTEP 1: Go to Camera Folder --> Select the Picture --> More --> Manage Files --> Move to Folder --> Put it in the Pictures Folder
STEP 2: In the Pictures Folder --> Select the Picture --> More --> Manage Files --> you can rename the picture now.
11. Caller PictureSelect Picture from File Manager ---> More --> Use as Contact Picture
Alternative: Go to Phone book --> Select Contact --> More --> Third tabs --> Pictures
12. Timer and StopWatchOrganizer --> StopWatch: Used to count time runs until u press stop
Organizer --> Timer: Set a duration. When the Timer reaches 0 , your phone will ring.
13. Text Messaging ShortcutsHold * key to On/Off T9 Dictionary
Hold # Key to select input language
Press * to switch to big Caps/small Caps
More--> to Select Symbols
Hold Number key will prompt the Numeric out (instead of press repetively to select 1)
14. Songs in Playlist SortingSelect Playlist -->Open --> More--> You can sort the songs in the play list
BUT NOT Playlist itself.
15. Memory StatusFile Manager -> press More -> Memory Status
16. Video PlaybackTo Capture Frame : During Video Playback press pause. Then Select More-->Capture Frame
To Slow Down Movie : Slide the JoyStick down
17. RadioPressing # to manual Enter Frequency
In Minimized Mode. Press and Hold vol - for next available station and vol + for previous available station
18. Read Text Files with W810iTransfer the txt/htm to the Web Pages\Save Pages folder. Later on access via File Manager.
19. Show Note in the standby screen Organizer --> create a new Note -->select the Note --> More-- Set at StandBy
20. Set Mp3 Message Alert ToneFile Manager --> select audio files --> More --> Use --> Set as Message Alert Tone
But it only plays for the first 10 seconds.
21. Install Applications/Games on the W810iMETHOD 1: Transfer to the W810i via IRDA/BT will automatically prompt the Install options.
METHOD 2: Transfer to the Memory Stick into the "others" folder (or any other folder of your choice, later on open the .jar file to install.
22. Open Note when making callsDuring calls, Press More --> Menu --> Organizer --> Note (Or just use the activity menu)
23. Manual EqualizerIn Media Player Menu--> More-->Equalizer-->Manual
Set to your preferences
24. Important CodesService menu = >*<<*<*
Lock status = <**<
IMEI number = *#06#
Access contacts on sim card = Any nubmer then # (e.g. 9# to go to 9th entry on sim card.)
Phone status = Either volume button
25. Light up clock in standby modePress the volume button
26. Mute a phone call without rejecting itPress one of the volume buttons
27. Hidden Smileys:-]
:-[
[:]
:-x
28. Don't Drain The BatteryWith Lithium batteries there is no advantage to draining the battery. The battery will infact last longer with partial rather than full discharges. There is no battery memory effect with a lithium battery - you can charge the battery whenever you like without fear of reducing its charge capacity, and you do not need to drain a lithium battery completely before recharging it.
Find out more about Lithium batteries
HERE...
29. Receiving call+ or - or # --> mute ringtone
Hold + or - ---> reject call
Hold C to mute/unmute
30. Highlight TextHold + Or - in input text screens --> Highlight text
31. Open Large Size Text FileRename the .txt to .html. Transfer to your phone and then go to saved pages folder to open it (limited to 200k files, as the NetFront browser WILL NOT open files larger then that).
32. Quit applicationPress and Hold Return Key
33. Use Code Memo1. Choose Code Memo (it's under Organizer)
2. Type new password (******)
3. Repeat password
4. Checkword - What you want to save in the code memo
5. Exit the program
6. Go back program and type the password to retrieve your encrypted Checkword.
34. Remove Sony Ericsson File Manager Icon at Desktop1. To make it disappear (copy the whole command below):
regsvr32 /u /s "C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Mobile\File Manager\fmgrgui.dll"
To make it come back like b4 (copy the whole command below):
regsvr32 /s "C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Mobile\File Manager\fmgrgui.dll"
2. Or you can just use TweakUI... Google it...
35. Record a call ConversationWhen receiving call, press the D-Pad centre button then choose record (the bottom of the list)
36. Block a groupCreate a new group of contacts, from Contacts | Options | Groups (you could name the group Blacklist or something else). Assign any people / phone numbers to that group.
Set a profile which has the Accepted callers set to that new group.
Now you don't have to bother any unacceptable callers.
37. Speed DialTo add speed dial, just go to "Contacts" "options" "speed dial"..
Call using speed dial, press "number",then "Call".
Hold a number to ativiate speed dial not exists in this phone.
38. Search File/FolderIn individual folders, multiple character search works just like in Contacts.

Modifying your beloved w810i (Note : do it at your own risk)(again, courtesy of evilhumora89)» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
QUOTE(evilhomura89 @ Feb 24 2007, 04:35 PM)
Hi,
For my case, at 1st my CDA is an unofficial ones, cause i bought an AP phone. So, I need to change it to the M'sia/Singapore region - CDA102555/101 in order to use SEUS.
Here's how i did it to change my CDA string :
I assume u already know how to use the XS+ and FAR manager to customize your phone without bruteforcing. If there is any question regarding this, feel free to ask.
Here's the guide -
http://forums.se-nse.net/index.php?showtopic=7330&st=01st, u'll need to have the CHINA MAIN and the APAC FS (both can be found in this topic -
http://forums.se-nse.net/index.php?showtopic=7699 ). Another thing you'll need is the custom pack for APAC region (download here -
http://forums.se-nse.net/index.php?act=att...pe=post&id=4189 )Without the custom pack uploaded to your phone after the FS is flashed, your phone won't work.
So, use XS+ to flash your FS 1st. Den using the FAR method, flash your MAIN with w810_p3k_dcu.49R.ssw. Access your FS using FAR manager and upload the custom pack for APAC region into
/tpa/preset/custom. Replace the whole custom folder in your phone. If u want to enable flash theme on your phone, remember to edit the customize.xml in the custom pack before uploading it into your phone. Here's an example of customize.xml that I'm using now
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<customization>
<info>
<cda-number>CDA102555/101</cda-number>
<cda-revision>R2A</cda-revision>
<operator>Generic</operator>
<language-variant-name>APAC</language-variant-name>
<allowed-language>en</allowed-language>
<allowed-language>id</allowed-language>
<allowed-language>ms</allowed-language>
<allowed-language>tl</allowed-language>
<allowed-language>vi</allowed-language>
<allowed-language>zs</allowed-language>
</info>
<network>
<speech-codec-priority-list>0402000501</speech-codec-priority-list>
</network>
<wap>
<bookmark name="Sony Ericsson">http://wap.sonyericsson.com</bookmark>
</wap>
<mmi>
<settings>
<home-network-specific>
<allow-ciphering-indication>false</allow-ciphering-indication>
</home-network-specific>
<enable-flash-desktop>true</enable-flash-desktop>
</settings>
</mmi>
<camera>
<suppress-camera-sound>true</suppress-camera-sound>
</camera>
</customization>
In the meantime, u can modify your acoustic files and the camera driver. U can add flash theme as well, all using FAR manager.
After that, u still have one more step to go, reflash yr MAIN with the CHINA MAIN. You've just modified yr w810i. Everytime u remove and reinsert the USB phone cable, always remember to remove the battery for a 5 seconds before pluggin the cable back to the USB port.
Another thing is remember to backup all your contact, messages etc using MyPhoneExplorer before flashing your FS. If you just wan to modify files such as adding flash theme or changing camera driver, no backup is required as u won't lost your setting and files.
Hopefully u can understand what i've said here.
Happy modding.
P/S:
recommended acoustic files (qwerty12's killar pack) can be found here -
http://forums.se-nse.net/index.php?act=att...pe=post&id=4225 copy everything into
ifs/settings/acoustic/camera driver i've found is the chengrong's 8.53 SuperCam for CID49 -
http://www.uploads.sc/download.php?file=5b...aa83c939bbcfd98replace the files in
/ifs/settings/camera/Can be quite complicated to use, but the quality is best.
Flash theme can be found here -
http://rapidshare.com/files/15976667/tpa.rarJust place the .swf files into
/tpa/preset/system/desktop/flash This post has been edited by shortleg88: Mar 28 2007, 11:28 PM