7400 software upgrade [Archive]

Mr7400

06-09-2005, 01:30 PM

I recently went to a local sprint store and got the software on my 7400 upgraded from 1.28 to 1.30. They said that it fixes reception issues, and I have noticed slightly better reception. Does anyone here know if there is a changelog, or any exact list of all the issues the upgrade fixes?

Thanks!

steb0ne

06-09-2005, 02:33 PM

I recently went to a local sprint store and got the software on my 7400 upgraded from 1.28 to 1.30. They said that it fixes reception issues, and I have noticed slightly better reception. Does anyone here know if there is a changelog, or any exact list of all the issues the upgrade fixes?

Thanks!

I got a replacement 7400 w/ 1.30 and it disabled the ##USB# option also.

Mr7400

06-09-2005, 03:27 PM

I got a replacement 7400 w/ 1.30 and it disabled the ##USB# option also.
What did ##usb# do?

Guy

06-09-2005, 06:06 PM

I think he means ##debug# which is NOT disabled with v1.30

vikingjunior

06-09-2005, 07:21 PM

It also allows you to just push a menu button number without having to hit OK after.

Deval

06-13-2005, 12:47 AM

main fix is reception/dropped call bug, rest is housekeeping things such as the shortcut menu

aarong50

06-16-2005, 02:18 AM

anywhere to get the software fix other than a sprint store?

donblay

06-16-2005, 02:24 PM

good question? do you have to bring it to sprint or can you do it Over The Air somehow? Also, about how long does it take if you bring it to a sprint store?

Mr7400

06-16-2005, 02:38 PM

good question? do you have to bring it to sprint or can you do it Over The Air somehow? Also, about how long does it take if you bring it to a sprint store?

You have to take the 7400 to the store for an upgrade, as it does not support over the network upgrades. I think only the LG-325 supports network over the network software upgrades.

Deval

06-16-2005, 06:29 PM

good question? do you have to bring it to sprint or can you do it Over The Air somehow? Also, about how long does it take if you bring it to a sprint store?

takes about 30-40 minutes

r584919

06-17-2005, 10:23 PM

IF you can get someone to help you and the tech is working.

Deval

06-17-2005, 11:50 PM

:lol: always a tech in my store (usually me)

testuser

07-09-2005, 11:02 AM

before the firmware update, ##USB# had four options (modem, composite, pictbridge, storage).... Under ##Debug# , USB mode had two options (modem, composite)

After the firmware update, does the USB Mode under ##Debug# , show only the same two options? or all four options?

Thanks

amdaxiom

07-10-2005, 12:30 PM

before the firmware update, ##USB# had four options (modem, composite, pictbridge, storage).... Under ##Debug# , USB mode had two options (modem, composite)

After the firmware update, does the USB Mode under ##Debug# , show only the same two options? or all four options?

Thanks

I have firmware 1.030SP and ##USB# does not work. Under ##DEBUG# the USB mode has only those two options. By the way, if I attempt to connect to the internet using #777 with my phone now it doesn't connect. Use to work fine before. Don't know if my phone is just buggy.

fmc3

07-11-2005, 04:08 PM

So I guess if i want to still be able to use my 7400 as a modem with my laptop, I shouldn't take it in for any updates???? :irked:

donC

07-11-2005, 08:49 PM

So I guess if i want to still be able to use my 7400 as a modem with my laptop, I shouldn't take it in for any updates???? :irked:

Can anyone else verify this, please?

amdaxiom

07-12-2005, 03:03 AM

I've been connected through USB cables through almost all my SprintPCS phones, starting with a VGA1000, Sanyo 8100, Sanyo 8200, and now my 7400. I had no issues with my first 7400 but with my second I've noticed two things - I'm getting tons of missed calls going straight to voicemail and lots of dropped calls and I'm having problems using #777, but, I was testing today and saw I was able to connect with 4 bars, albeit for 5 only 5 minutes. In any case, I think it's just my phone, and I'm going to try and bring it in for testing soon.

PhoneJunkie

07-12-2005, 04:39 AM

I just a 7400 3 weeks ago. How can I tell if it has the latest update?

FlameOut

07-13-2005, 04:07 AM

I just a 7400 3 weeks ago. How can I tell if it has the latest update?

Hit MENU, Settings, Phone Info, Version

aida

07-15-2005, 11:20 PM

great info.. thnx i will be getting mine upgraded.

Clash

07-16-2005, 01:37 PM

Can anyone else verify this, please?

I got mine upgraded to 1.030SP without having to loose this "feature" (Although thanks to it being an MM phone, using Fox News Live/Orb/M2 Audio I've probably transferred about 300MB through that and about 13MB total using a data cable going online.

usvietvhy

07-26-2005, 11:23 AM

Nope--I had to go to a "corparate" store to get the software/firmware up-grade. Then you can go to the 800 # and download other software upgrades---but after reading some of the comments here, not so sure it should have been done.

Wuss912

07-26-2005, 12:24 PM

I have firmware 1.030SP and ##USB# does not work. Under ##DEBUG# the USB mode has only those two options. By the way, if I attempt to connect to the internet using #777 with my phone now it doesn't connect. Use to work fine before. Don't know if my phone is just buggy.
mine works fine and i have 1.30sp also try resetting the phone

smarzig

08-01-2005, 05:16 PM

um wutz #777 do exactly?

Deval

08-01-2005, 11:16 PM

using your phone as modem

MountainDew

08-04-2005, 12:12 PM

I have the Sanyo MM-7400 with the lastest software and I use the #777 function without problems or drop ups, my calls are cristal clear also so I don't know if its the software or the place where you guys are.

jahillia

09-07-2005, 03:43 PM

Is 1.30 and upgrade from 1.030sp or is that the latest?

HELMET

09-11-2005, 05:43 PM

Wirelessly posted (mm-7400: Mozilla/4.0 (MobilePhone MM-7400/US/1.0) NetFront/3.1 MMP/2.0)

That Is The Latest!

RogerATM

09-11-2005, 08:57 PM

My 7400 still allows both the ##USB# and ##DEBUG#. I assume the USB function is merely to set how the USB connection is used and most would want it set to Modem. In Debug Mode I have seven items on the list: Screen, Data Screen, Errors, Test Calls, Rate Set (1X), FCC Test, and USB Mode. I have only used the Rate Set function to set to a higher transfer rate. Does anyone know how the other functions are to be used. I suppose the USB mode is the same as ##USB# but just gets there through the debug mode. Can I get myself in trouble fooling with any of these?

I can assure you that I will NOT be upgrading my phone to the newer firmware if it means I loose the Modem Capability.

ZUROBI3

09-29-2005, 03:20 PM

I'm wondering if someone that got the upgrade got problems with the sounds or volume, cause they upgrade mine and the sounds are not the same and the volume is like nothing like use to be from the beginning, let me know about it thanks.......

amdaxiom

09-29-2005, 04:13 PM

I think it may have been a problem with my phone and not due to the firmware upgrade. I was able to tether to a laptop for a few minutes at a time on some days so it definitely wasn't disabled. However, this is the same phone that i was not able to dial or receive calls some times without turning the phone on and off so I think it was just my phone. I eventually got rid of the 7400 because of all the problems it was causing me.

stromm

12-02-2005, 10:49 AM

Dumb question. Do you use Windows Terminal to enter the ##USB#? Or do you type that on the actual phone somewhere?

Also, I have 1.028sp and do I use DUN with the Number of #777, or dial that on the phone?

Deval

12-02-2005, 05:41 PM

Dumb question. Do you use Windows Terminal to enter the ##USB#? Or do you type that on the actual phone somewhere?

Also, I have 1.028sp and do I use DUN with the Number of #777, or dial that on the phone?

yeah you have to do a DUN connection with that

smarzig

12-05-2005, 09:07 AM

Im confused. Deval - so SHOULD I upgrade or not? Is the #USB function disabled?
I actually got more confused after reading this thread. Can you give us a summary once and for all? THANKS!! YOU'RE the GREATEST.

sitlet

12-05-2005, 10:38 AM

you probably should update your phone. updates are made to improve the quality of your phone. while the update does disable the ##usb# menu, you can still access it. i believe its ##786# or ##3282#. i dont have my 7400 so im not sure which one it is, but one of those allows you to get to the usb menu