[deseljohn]

hey! it hasn't been a month since i got it, but i have a huge problem with my N79. when i type an SMS, it hangs after typing a few characters and all i could do is restart the phone. but once i do restart it and start typing another SMS, it hangs again. it's really irritating! i can't use it to sent texts anymore. the number '2' usually appears before it hangs, even if i'm not pressing on number '2' on the keypad. i tried bringing it to a shop to get it reformatted, but the problem came back after 4 days. i tried reformatting it myself, but it didn't work. help me, please!

[ricksvill]

Have you checked for new firmware?

[radical24]

rick is right check for the latest firmware if you have not done so already. you can do so by FOTA in your apps or menu (software checker or device manager - tool and utilities section)
or you can go connect your phone via usb and use NSU to search for the latest firmware for your phone.

here are some other things you can do. make sure you back up all your data.


*#7780# - Restore factory settings - resets all the settings to the default ( you will not lose any data)
Make sure you back up your data as you will lose all of it when you perform option 2 or 3 on this list.
*#7370# - Reformat your phone

This you perform as a last resort. Nothing else is working. Turn off your phone, hold the following buttons while pressing the power button.
re-flash - hold the following buttons *, 3 (number button) and talk/green key. turn on the phone and do not release those buttons until you see the Nokia boot up screen.

If these codes are not working the only thing for you to do is contact your Nokia Care Center/Service.

[korngear]

Hi there, there is also another SMS bug reported for the N79 (Luckily I didnt face em), whenever one sends a message, the phone restarts.
If above mentioned ways do not treat for you, then wait for the FW upgrade.

PS: The changelog was huge.

Message Edited by korngear on 04-Jan-2009 12:18 AM

[mori_kntu]

i have a problem related to typing. this problem is for Middle East Languages (Farsi/Arabic...)
it is a bit annoying that when you want to type a character like "?" or "!" or other useful ones in SMS, you must hit "1" button more than 10 times! it is ridiculous and not fixed in new version...
I hope NOKIA fix it in next version...

[deseljohn]

ey.. thanks for the advice! what's NSU?

[radical24]

NSU = Nokia Software Updater, you can i think either download it as a stand alone app or as a part of the Nokia PC suite off the Nokia website. This application enables your phone to be checked for the latest firmware avaliable or reinstall the current firmware.

http://europe.nokia.com/softwareupdate

Message Edited by radical24 on 04-Jan-2009 12:22 AM

[eseriesaddict]

re install the same firmware if the new one is not available since the new is not available across
i had some tweaks but after reinstalling the firmware, its ok and almost bug free
waiting for the new one though

[utkarsh_n82]

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03-Jan-2009 10:17 PM
radical24 wrote:

Nothing else is working. Turn off your phone, hold the following buttons while pressing the power button.
re-flash - hold the following buttons *, 3 (number button) and talk/green key. turn on the phone and do not release those buttons until you see the Nokia boot up screen.

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Why to use those three buttons while restarting the phone? You have said it many times in other threads but is it really needed? Coz when i try to restart by pressing the power key it restarst without pressing those three buttons and good to see you back korngear!

[deseljohn]

hey! thanks for all the replies! but i think the advices were not the best approaches.. i tried all of them but nothing works.. i tried reinstalling the firmaware, checking for updates, re-flashing, reformatting, etc.. nothing works.. have other solutions?

[radical24]

unfortunately, if you have tried all the options listed in this thread there is nothing you can do but take it to the service. the 'three finger salute ' the flashing of the phone is the most 'extreme' option you can take with your phone without having to take it to Nokia Care point. if you say that all these things do not work, take it to the service and have them work on it. sorry mate

Message Edited by radical24 on 05-Jan-2009 07:37 AM