Maximum advantage of E680i(Flashing, Apps & Troubleshoot

[graceyoshe]

Hi, all. I have original E680i (C5.A3P), and I've just flash it to AEP using PST. When PST said "Creating Image files", I opened folder where .shx file (E680I_Rohs...) I put, but there's NO .smg files created, no at all! This step run about 20 sec, and continued with "Erasing Flash Memory", but again NO .smg files. This step run about 1 min, continued by "Flashing Code Group xx" at about 5 mins, "Verfying checksums" and finished with a successful report.
I can't overwrite modded CG33 and CG36, so I decided to flash CG33 and CG36 later using flashkit.

My questions are:
Can I dump CG35 and flash CG36 BEFORE flashing CG33?
What's the differences between original CG33+E680i essentials and modded CG33?
Any explanation will be appreciated.

[matlan]

Section 1:

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Possible Backup/Restore of Data:
Most important thing to me, before reflashing my phone was, taking a backup of my very essential data(SMS, PhoneBook, Calendar). i searched through the forum and found this post. Please read through the mentioned post and follow it. i did the same.
To tell you in short, here is what i did
1. Telnet to phone(if you dont know how, then read through Section 3 below to get some idea) and login as root.
2. use these commands in sequence
• mkdir /mmc/mmca1/sysdb
• cp -p /ezxlocal/sysDatabase/* /mmc/mmca1/sysdb/
3. after you are done with every thing(resetting or reflashing) then again use telnet or qonsole to use this command
• cp -p /mmc/mmca1/sysdb/* /ezxlocal/sysDatabase/
4. Restart Phone(to be safe)

it is mentioned in post but i did not use any MPT or any thing else and i still was able to backup/restore these items successfully.
1. PhoneBook(with complete settings of assigned ringtones and images).
2. SMS (All Folders)
3. Calendar
4. Stored FM Channels list


Flashing to latest firmware:
The latest unbranded firmware is AAP version of C5 firmware. You can get the firmware here and proceed with instructions below.
1. Download and install PST 7.2.3(may work with previous versions but I have not tested).
2. Patch PST
3. Check settings of USB mode in e680i setting. Set it to USB Modem.
4. Plugin your phone through USB cabel.
5. Run MultiFlashFlex from PST folder.
6. It may ask for several drivers after installing PST and connecting phone. Always use manual location pointing towards PST directory.
7. Make sure that
• Your phone appears in connected device list
• Your e680i has Full (recommended) or at least 60% battery. Its better to do a recharge for 1 or 2 hours (while downloading firmware and PST etc…) and then start for flashing.
8. Select downloaded and then unzipped shx file as firmware in top field by browsing to file location.
9. Start reflashing your phone.
10. When it says “Erasing Memory”, you can replace any desired CG33 if you want. I recommend the Unicode Modded CG33 by ThreeSearch.
11. It will continue the process and finally it will get finished.
12. Unplug USB cable. Remove Battery. Insert battery. Start Phone…

Note: Thanks to yantz, I followed his guide available here for my help. All credit goes to him if this guide works for you.

i try to learn from this post, to Flash my e680, but the problem is PST 7.2.3 Couldn't work and ask previous version.... what to do next???

[luks]

Have u patch the program..? The program should have a Patch File. Run it and simply click the Next button after finish. May this help u...

[matlan]

Have u patch the program..? The program should have a Patch File. Run it and simply click the Next button after finish. May this help u...

i already patched !!

I use USB cable..

download PST...

that.is all.. but did't work....

[matlan]

i already patched !!

I use USB cable..

download PST...

that.is all.. but did't work....

hello.. i try to flash but this Error appear ....

Error: PST initialization failed; No security key detected!!

hey... max tension now

[imran_uh]

thank u motoe680_074
u saved my $250. really appreciate. there is one more problem. after upgrading with china mobile , my bottom link of desktop were changed and the setup link was replaced by chinese content page.I update CG35 as refered in this forum guide to get rid of that link. The link is removed but it doesnt add new link, so it left with a blank with 3 links in bottom links. How can i add my desired link in that missing link as the first 2 link of bottom are disabled in home screen setup.

Thanks alotttttt

Yeah same thing happens to me. bottom second link (icon) is gone. . .

[swifty]

what are you looking for exactly?
yes, the links are dead,
and i don't have the kung fu to repair them all.

[imran_uh]

Ufff! i am not talking abt links. I said that on E680i home screen there are 5 shortcuts at the bottom in which 1 is gone after flashing.

[naset]

u can edit ezx_idle using xptools..

[hata_ph]

hi all, it seem a bit of late to ask but I cannot find any link to download all the mentioned firmware in this thread. I did find a download link http://www.craigs-crib.com/ezx.html but I am not sure is this the old. Pls help.........