F/W with GPS (R52_G_0D.74.A2R_0D.C0.B1P) links updated

[xorphan]

Evaldas - thank you for responding but the link doesn't work either...

Error: The password was not allowed

[MAPGPS]

The FTP on CCMOVE is usually very busy during the daytime of it (note there is 8 hours time zone difference with MFC here). You'd better to access it in their early morning, and could get better speed.

username: moto
password: e680

I just tried, it works.

[gutenzein]

Anyone tested the R52_G_0D.61.A1R and the 74 firmware ?

[evaldas]

Anyone tested the R52_G_0D.61.A1R and the 74 firmware ?

yep, i've tried them all. 61 is an older unbranded english version. there are two 74 firmwares, *_L003_* and *_L001_* patterns in filenames, I'm using 74 _L003_ which is very sweet unbranded recent version.

there are discussions in chinese forums and people claiming that flashing 74 firmware adds GPS support to A780. one small problem is that flashing this firmware you upgrade AP version to 74, but BP refuses to upgrade. without flashing BP you can't reveal all "hidden" functionality.

what do I think about "hidden" functionality. it would be total nonsence if motorola included GPS chip in all phones even those released 2 years ago when nobody knew about motorola plans to include GPS support in european version. this relates to manufacturing costs, power saving, phone weight and other factors.
but listen.. a780 is quad band phone and supports 850Mhz, 900Mhz, 1800Mhz and 1900Mhz frequencies. do you think motorola included 4 _separate_ radios in phone? i don't think so. there's programmable dsp switching between these frequencies. GPS uses 1575.42MHz similar frequency. so what's the problem to program dsp to use GPS frequency while the radio is idle or just shutdown GSM and use GPS? i've even seen gps modules which adds gsm support (to sms coordinates) using the same radio. the only matter is stronger antenna.
so that's why i start believing that it's possible to have GPS support on the same old a780 hardware. and i'm surprised that ppl in ccmove forum arguing about GPS didn't mention this possibility.

my knowledge about bp, flexing, flashing, bootloader is still very weak. i can't even find bp address and interface to access it in linux tried lots of different hacks to update bp (using different loaders, modified CG file versions) on my phone but unsuccessfully yet (it's still working )

[samr7]

Hey guys,

Question: Anybody who has installed this firmware + new bootstrap, do you know whether it still allows modified cramfs images to be installed for root or /usr/language? There seem to be a few complaints about install problems that use the term "secure reflash"...

Thanks!

[gutenzein]

Anyone tested the R52_G_0D.61.A1R and the 74 firmware ?

yep, i've tried them all. 61 is an older unbranded english version. there are two 74 firmwares, *_L003_* and *_L001_* patterns in filenames, I'm using 74 _L003_ which is very sweet unbranded recent version.

there are discussions in chinese forums and people claiming that flashing 74 firmware adds GPS support to A780. one small problem is that flashing this firmware you upgrade AP version to 74, but BP refuses to upgrade. without flashing BP you can't reveal all "hidden" functionality.

what do I think about "hidden" functionality. it would be total nonsence if motorola included GPS chip in all phones even those released 2 years ago when nobody knew about motorola plans to include GPS support in european version. this relates to manufacturing costs, power saving, phone weight and other factors.
but listen.. a780 is quad band phone and supports 850Mhz, 900Mhz, 1800Mhz and 1900Mhz frequencies. do you think motorola included 4 _separate_ radios in phone? i don't think so. there's programmable dsp switching between these frequencies. GPS uses 1575.42MHz similar frequency. so what's the problem to program dsp to use GPS frequency while the radio is idle or just shutdown GSM and use GPS? i've even seen gps modules which adds gsm support (to sms coordinates) using the same radio. the only matter is stronger antenna.
so that's why i start believing that it's possible to have GPS support on the same old a780 hardware. and i'm surprised that ppl in ccmove forum arguing about GPS didn't mention this possibility.

my knowledge about bp, flexing, flashing, bootloader is still very weak. i can't even find bp address and interface to access it in linux tried lots of different hacks to update bp (using different loaders, modified CG file versions) on my phone but unsuccessfully yet (it's still working )

What is the main difference between *_L003_* and *_L001_* versions of the 74 firmware ? I just bought my a780 chinese version , and it seems like i dont get the right speed with gprs on it.. Its missing the "E" , instead I just get the "G" at the signal bar.. I know i have EDGE support in my network.. I have downloaded the *_L001_* version of the american 74 firmware, do you know if this supports the EDGE function? I'm waiting for the 61 firmware so i can upgrade to 74 eventually

[terrier]

Guys, m.b. somebody can share this files:
step1 - R52_G_0D.61.A1R_doc_erase.shx
step2 - R52_G_0D.61.A1R_gsm_ezx_kernel.shx
step3 - R52_G_0D.61.A1R_gsm_ezx_language.shx
step4 - a780_eraser.shx
step5 - R52_G_0D.B4.B1P_flash_dev_4M_rom.shx

...because when I will download it from ccmove I will 125 years old
thx anyway...

[gutenzein]

Guys, m.b. somebody can share this files:
step1 - R52_G_0D.61.A1R_doc_erase.shx
step2 - R52_G_0D.61.A1R_gsm_ezx_kernel.shx
step3 - R52_G_0D.61.A1R_gsm_ezx_language.shx
step4 - a780_eraser.shx
step5 - R52_G_0D.B4.B1P_flash_dev_4M_rom.shx

...because when I will download it from ccmove I will 125 years old
thx anyway...

Hi terrier; Do you have an gmail account or some other e-mail account that can accept a larger amount of megs? I have these files packed with winrar over 8 files, each 9 megs in my gmail inbox..


EDIT: If someone can share these files, i can send these files over e-mail to whoever can do

[terrier]

Guys, m.b. somebody can share this files:
step1 - R52_G_0D.61.A1R_doc_erase.shx
step2 - R52_G_0D.61.A1R_gsm_ezx_kernel.shx
step3 - R52_G_0D.61.A1R_gsm_ezx_language.shx
step4 - a780_eraser.shx
step5 - R52_G_0D.B4.B1P_flash_dev_4M_rom.shx

...because when I will download it from ccmove I will 125 years old
thx anyway...

Hi terrier; Do you have an gmail account or some other e-mail account that can accept a larger amount of megs? I have these files packed with winrar over 8 files, each 9 megs in my gmail inbox..


EDIT: If someone can share these files, i can send these files over e-mail to whoever can do

Hi gutenzein!
Oh yeah! I have got it!
terrierr "@" spymac.com (approx 1Gb)
If You'll send it to me my thanks will not have limits
deadly wait 8O

[gutenzein]

Guys, m.b. somebody can share this files:
step1 - R52_G_0D.61.A1R_doc_erase.shx
step2 - R52_G_0D.61.A1R_gsm_ezx_kernel.shx
step3 - R52_G_0D.61.A1R_gsm_ezx_language.shx
step4 - a780_eraser.shx
step5 - R52_G_0D.B4.B1P_flash_dev_4M_rom.shx

...because when I will download it from ccmove I will 125 years old
thx anyway...

Hi terrier; Do you have an gmail account or some other e-mail account that can accept a larger amount of megs? I have these files packed with winrar over 8 files, each 9 megs in my gmail inbox..


EDIT: If someone can share these files, i can send these files over e-mail to whoever can do

Hi gutenzein!
Oh yeah! I have got it!
terrierr "@" spymac.com (approx 1Gb)
If You'll send it to me my thanks will not have limits
deadly wait 8O

sent you an email.. and an invitation to gmail, over 2500mb of storage there just reply my email, and i will send you the files