Find software/firmware version on Sony Ericsson

[Ben]

I'm putting this here because I always forget it! Works on pretty much all Sony Ericsson handsets.

>
*
<
<
*
<
*

Where > and < are directional keys and * is the * key on the keypad.

[Hands0n]

Most excellent <FX: rubs hands together> :D

And you get a pretty little test menu to play with too - and bags of info, such as which phone locks are on or off (i.e. Service Provider, saves you paying to get the handset unlocked if it already is!).

[laconic]

do you know how to read the firmware version for the k800i? it doesnt have > < buttons only a joystick. I tried your code with using joystick movements but no go. I see this is an old thread but maybe someone knows about the k800i?

[Hands0n]

do you know how to read the firmware version for the k800i? it doesnt have > < buttons only a joystick. I tried your code with using joystick movements but no go. I see this is an old thread but maybe someone knows about the k800i?

Try that again, I read elsewhere that sequence of joystick and "*" key movements/presses does work on the K800i. I dont have one myself, but others are reporting the sequence works, as they are quoting items off the Service Menu that comes up subsequently.

[Jonboy582]

It does work, I have the k800i and tbh don't undersatdn how it doesnt work for you.

Have the start screen open then press;-

Right (on stick thingy)
*
Left
Left
*
Left
*

Then the menu will open automatically