Ok guys n gals
Got a nokia N96 8GB, to get I've had to go to vodafone though, and while the network coverage is great and got a good tariff I just can't stick there branded firmware, not to mention some of the features are missing.
So i plan to change the product code to Euro-1 update, then change the code back, get MMS settings sent back to the phone from vodafone. done
Anybody see a floor in this plan? Apart from the obvious warrenty one. (think it will still be covered be nokia's uk service centres but not by vodafone?)
Any input would be great? Has anybody already done it?
Have used the product code from this tread http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/forum//forum/thread/66490/
and also the firmware download from that tread, sat here good to go, Just after abit of advise before i push the button 😊
I'm no expert but I would wait until there is FW available on the Nokia SW updater.
Maybe change your product code, check the Nokia Software Updater for updates (or option to re-install) and do it that way.
I dont think that Voda have branded it that much, couple of screen savers, no VoIP, themes. I can live with that, can you?
Steve
What is VoIP?
Also it wont connect to my live messenger unless i use vodafone internet (which costs money). Want to use WiFi (free)
No flaw to your plan at all mate, that's what I did to my original N95 and had no problems whatsoever. You've just got to wait for a firmware for the N95 8GB to be available by Nokia.
One minor point though. You won't even need them to re-send the connection settings. They appear automatically after the "de-brand", so I guess they're stored on the sim card.
Voip allows you to use an internet connection to make calls. If you do this through a wifi connection then it can be free of charge depending on which voip software you use. I use Truphone and they offer free calls to European landlines & American landlines & mobiles until the end of the year.
Ok I've just changed product code to Euro-1
Went on the update prog, says no update available. No option to reinstall firmware.
Am i stuck till newer firmware comes out?
there is an N95 8GB f/w available somewhere from memory, have a search in the forum as I think 2 users were talking about it a couple of days back..
It involved Phoenix tho... and IMHO I'd stay away from that and wait till an official update comes on NSU...
I'm in a similar position, bought a vodafone branded N95-8GB on eBay and would love to debrand it. Nokia software updater says there's no update available and I can't find an option to reinstall.
How long am I likely to have to wait for an official update to be available and what problems am I likely to suffer if I use Phoenix version?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
motorfrog wrote:I'm in a similar position, bought a vodafone branded N95-8GB on eBay and would love to debrand it. Nokia software updater says there's no update available and I can't find an option to reinstall.How long am I likely to have to wait for an official update to be available and what problems am I likely to suffer if I use Phoenix version?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Only Nokia know the answer to the first question...
As for problems with Pheonix, well that all depends. There are users that have no problems and its all easy... there are others that have a brick for a phone.
I suppose its how happy you are to use the alternative method, and how happy you are to risk it. Without doubt, Pheonix works, as Ive used it myself many times, but Ive also been stung by dodgy installations and different OS states thats just caused harm....
Thanks for the advice, I'm tempted to take the risk but it's late at night and I've had a beer or two.
I'll see how I feel in the morning and if I do go for it I'll report the results here
motorfrog wrote:Thanks for the advice, I'm tempted to take the risk but it's late at night and I've had a beer or two. I'll see how I feel in the morning and if I do go for it I'll report the results here
YEAH, i think thats exactly where I was when I bricked mine... so let the beers flow and wait till tomorrow! 😉
Hi all,
Same position here NSS and NSU are a doddle to use but Phoenix is what more complex and i believes doesn't run on vista yet either. I am eagerly awaiting a Firmware to get rid of all the Voda rubbish and get Generic Firmware. If you are really desperate KingMobiles can debrand it and they are in London or you can send it and have it returned by RMSD 2-3 day turn around there details can be found here.
http://www.kingmobilephone.com/pages/nokia.php
@Tomo71
There is loads of Voda rubbish on it and have deleted most of it, had to reformat my mass memory and for the first time actually got 7.66gb free, actually i think there may be a bug in the Voda Firmware can some one please try and delete an Album in the Music Player as on mine it would delete the tracks in the Album but not the Album title and i tried everything. Any comments would be very helpful.
Marc