GUIDE: How to flash your F480 Tocco

[Ildll]

i found the f480 service manual

http://www.4shared.com/dir/11392313/...d/sharing.html

[Phonepersonalit]

I was wondering why no one has mentioned that the 'full download' box needs to be checked in any of the instructions.
Is it that its not essentially required or is it merely an oversight?
I'll probably be flashing my phone tomorrow when it arrives and I just like to get as much detail on the process as possible.
Thanks for the responses, by the way

[Phonepersonalit]

Originally Posted by Ildll

i found the f480 service manual

http://www.4shared.com/dir/11392313/...d/sharing.html

Just looked over the service manual.
This is great stuff!

[escpe_artst]

Originally Posted by Phonepersonalit

I was wondering why no one has mentioned that the 'full download' box needs to be checked in any of the instructions.
Is it that its not essentially required or is it merely an oversight?
I'll probably be flashing my phone tomorrow when it arrives and I just like to get as much detail on the process as possible.
Thanks for the responses, by the way

Its been stated somewhere along these pages...

[Ildll]

Originally Posted by escpe_artst

Its been stated somewhere along these pages...

because i saw it on an italian guide .... don't know if u have to check it or not

[mistahk]

Originally Posted by Phonepersonalit

I was wondering why no one has mentioned that the 'full download' box needs to be checked in any of the instructions.
Is it that its not essentially required or is it merely an oversight?
I'll probably be flashing my phone tomorrow when it arrives and I just like to get as much detail on the process as possible.
Thanks for the responses, by the way

it does not have to be, whatsmore it shouldn't, and don't flash with boot, it's completely unnecesary to touch it and may cause you only problems

to flash any qualcom phone it's neccesary to use 4 files with full flash/firmware change.


1. modem - modem code and information
2. rc1 -data
3. rc2 - intro picture*
3. ffs - file system with somoe more setings an data

*rc2 can be changed at any time it's the only first picture that shows after powering on the phone and you can exchange it betweed diff firmwares - this means you can flash the telefone only with it to change itas many times as you like, the diff beetween low and mid is in presetting phone debug level

regards

[rikcrx]

Originally Posted by Ildll

i found the f480 service manual

http://www.4shared.com/dir/11392313/...d/sharing.html

Agreed this is a GREAT find!!

The service manual is always held back by manufacturers for fear of what the user will do with their new found knowledge.

I'd be happy to be able to change the bloody screensaver - not too much to ask!

[Keefy2008]

Finally got my phone unlocked

Anyway i flashed my phone with F480JPHG3 (i needed Arabic just for the text messages but i have the phone set to English) everything seems ok

The only thing that does not work is the game Bejeweled it worked before it loads up ok but when you press normal to start the game the screen loads the game window and then just freezes... Anyone have any idea's why ?

Ive deleted the game, tried to upload it again with TkFileExplorer_2.2 done all the steps internals, then update Java etc ive also downloaded it from the internet again and tried but with no luck, all other games ive uploaded using TkFileExplorer_2.2 work fine like Bejeweled worked before, by flashing as java been updated or degraded or something ?

[Phonepersonalit]

Flashing my device now....

[Phonepersonalit]

All done! Everything seems copacetic!

[cheerup347]

Hi,

I've read the ENTIRE thread, and I'm awaiting the arrival of my Tocco from eBay, could someone just confirm/answer these few queries I have:

1. The phone I'm getting is branded to o2 but I don't think it is locked. If I need it unlocking, I'll take it to the market/a shop and get it unlocked before I flash. Is there ANYTHING special I need to do before flashing straight to F480XX?

2. Any reason why I would use use 5.33 instead of the newer 5.40? I have both, not sure which one to use though.

3. When I put the phone into 'download' mode, do I plug the USB cable in after I've got it into download mode? or Should the cable already be in when I press the key combination?

Thanks

[Oktay]

whats the difference between F480XXHJ1 and F480XXHJ4 ? I suppose XXHJ4 is the latest atm?

[phem0r]

I havent flashed my phone in a awhile and this thread has come along way...

Now if im honest i cant be bothered to read thru all the updated stuff, as the site is pretty slow loading for me...

Now what is the latest F4800XX english firmware around and whats the flasher being used now? Same as before?

Thanks!

[mistahk]

Originally Posted by cheerup347

Hi,

I've read the ENTIRE thread, and I'm awaiting the arrival of my Tocco from eBay, could someone just confirm/answer these few queries I have:

1. The phone I'm getting is branded to o2 but I don't think it is locked. If I need it unlocking, I'll take it to the market/a shop and get it unlocked before I flash. Is there ANYTHING special I need to do before flashing straight to F480XX?

if you have it form operator/carrier it usu is locked
nothing special before flashing apart from fully charged battery

Originally Posted by cheerup347

2. Any reason why I would use use 5.33 instead of the newer 5.40? I have both, not sure which one to use though.

does not matter you can even use 5.0 if it has the right msm option

Originally Posted by cheerup347

3. When I put the phone into 'download' mode, do I plug the USB cable in after I've got it into download mode? or Should the cable already be in when I press the key combination?

does not matter; usu i enter dwnl mode then put the cable

[cheerup347]

Thanks very much!

I have checked and it was on an o2 contract but isn't locked... for some reason I think o2 don't lock ALL their phones to their network...strange but good for me!

Thanks for the help