Upgrade firmware - will it affect protected files?

3 replies · 3,202 views · Started 11 October 2006

soca 11 Oct 2006, 16:58

Hi all.

I got my n80 back in June so it's the really buggy version. I really want to upgrade the firmware, but I've used it to download music videos worth �1 a time, which are protected to only play on this phone. It was free to get them as I get �5 worth included in my monthly allowance, but I'm worried that if I upgrade the firmware (backing up everything obviously), when I put all the files back they won't be allowed to play. Does anyone know? Thanks.

Jaffa-cake 12 Oct 2006, 10:53

hmmm, maybe they only play on that phone because they are somehow tied to the IMEI? if thats the case then it should be ok

gyix 12 Oct 2006, 22:51

yes they will i found this out but if you back up the key then you should be fine

just remeber that they do not use ime to work they use a key if you back the key up it will work

soca 16 Oct 2006, 20:34

ah ok. thanks jaffa-cake and gyix for your replies. gyix - how do i back up the key please? not sure where it's located. . . thanks