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On Wed, 2010-03-17 at 14:44 +0000, Grant Sewell wrote: > On Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:59:48 +0000 > tom wrote: > > > I've been given a samsung d600 that a friend had in a cupboard for a > > while and it wont power up properly - comes on/takes picture but just > > a grey screen etc - the screen works when charging so I guess it > > needs resetting/reflashing > > any ideas how? > > > > or anywhere that will take it as trade in for a new one : I really > > only want it for the missus to use as a camera really...phones seem > > the cheapest option for that! > > Tom te tom te tom > > If you can get hold of it, most phones that can be connected by USB > cable also have "software updating" tools. Nokias have the "PC Suite"; > Sony-Ericcsons have the "Sony Ericcson PC Tools", etc. Frequently > these allow you to update the firmware on the device, but usually only > to a version that's allowed by the network that branded it (T-Mobile, > etc). > > I hve never had a Samsung phone so I don't know too much about them, > but I'd say there's a good chance they stick to that format. > > Grant. > I think you'll also find that the software is windows, though for the phones I've tried out with a virtual machine seems to do it. If I was "the missus" and was presented with a broken mobile phone to take photos with because it is "the cheapest option for that!" I think I'd soon be the "ex missus", though I know it is not my place to judge other peoples relationships or sense of irony! The cheapest camera I could see, after about 1 minute googling, was this - http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/2972424/art/vivitar/vivicam-5018-compact-digi.html I reckon that for Â23 it looks pretty OK and a lot more featured than a semi functioning mobile (would your partner be able to transfer the pics off it easily? Would they be tiny with crap resolution?) and probably cheaper than the new battery that might solve the problems with it may cost. If you want to try flashing it with the latest firmware the site is here - http://www.samsungmobile.co.uk/support/softwaremanuals/software.do?phone_model=SGH-D600&sw_type=UM then at least you can see if the problem is battery related. On your other suggestion I really don't know any shops that will accept a piece of not functioning hardware and hand out a new one in exchange! As in "Hi, here is a megacorp widgimedoflop that a mate bought someplace, it no longer functions. Could you give me a new one please?" (I already said I have an irony deficiency didn't I). Simon -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html