Unable to upgrade to Froyo 2.2 on Orange (UK)

Hi, I have been waiting and waiting to upgrade to 2.2 but even after installing each of the latest versions of Kies.. I get the same message.. "This version of the device cannot be updated"

Current Firmware Version: PDA:JF3 / PHONE:JF3 / CSC:JE5 (ORA)

Please... tell me how to update...

What do you mean... A Kies Virgin Machine?

I will try calling Orange. Thanks.

My PC though, is a 100% fresh install of windows 7 ultimate and the latest version of Kies..

Ok.. I've actually tried it on 3 computers now, 2 desktops and a laptop - it didnt work on any of them. My own desktop has recently had a fresh re-install of Windows 7 Ultimate and a fresh download of the latest version of Kies installed as well - this didnt work either...

So.. I have just got off the phone to Orange Tech Support and lucky me!!! I have one of the original first batch of handsets, unbranded and unupgradeable... yep... the JF3 version of the firmware IS NOT a version that can be upgraded.

Orange have said that it is a known issue and the only thing that they (and Samsung) can do is have my phone sent to Samsung and have the firmware flashed with the new version which from then on WILL (apparently) be able to be upgraded for future releases of the Android firmware.

Trouble is, my handset most be posted to Samsung and then returned with a turn-around time of around 14 days 

The only other solution is to find an appointed Samsung service center with qualified Samsung techies in store that may  be able to flash my phone while I wait but the guy at Orange said he thinks they exist in perhaps TWO Carphone Warehouse stores in the entire country.. my closest is possibly Birmingham.. about 2 hours drive away!

Happy days... lol... of course I could try flashing it myself or taking it to an 'un' authorised service center myself and get it done at MY expense and which of course would invalidate the warranty I have.

Lol

Any ideas???

well it's upto you. How comfortable you are with flashing your phone.

Read What is flashing? in my Sig.

See if that makes sense if not ask questions.

Maybe I can clear some doubts.

Peace.
IronSingh

Luckily Kies is such a crappy Piece of software that it alone cause Samsung legitimate grief.

and in such if something was to happen to your phone while flashing it you can very easily claim Kies f'd your phone.

This is ofcourse if something goes wrong which is very very rare.

The only cases that exist are the ones where the instructions were not followed properly.

What you need to do first is Make sure you can Enter download mode.

if you can then I recommend you first root using SuperOneClick and download TitaniumBackup so you can get a comprehensive backup of your phone.

Back your stuff up and go ahead with that guide.

Peace.
IronSingh

Carriers update their software on their own Accord.

You would need to ask Orange when they will release it, but seeing how SGS is going to depreciated soon I don't see a point in them releasing 2.2.

Peace.
IronSingh

In that case you can just go and get it done manually from their service center

Peace.
IronSingh

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Wow, impressive from eclairs to JS7 that's a nice jump. But what now of gingerbread?

Peace.
IronSingh

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