unlocking a debranded n95 8gb

mbenz1 wrote:Hi guys,

around 6 months ago i debranded my n95 8gb by changing the product code and doing the update using nokia suite. I dont think i changed this code back.

Im looking to get it unlocked, i will probably just take it to one of the usual "we unlock all phones" places and ask them to do it.

1- Will the fact that i have debranded cause any issues whatsoever?

2- do i even need to tell them i have debranded it?

3- should i change the code back before to what it was originally before i ask them to unlock it?

Quite a common misunderstanding / common questions 😉 De-Branding and Unlocking are totally unrelated.

For warranty purposes, both de-branding (Firmware) and back-street shop unlocking (Network) invalidate the warranty with Nokia.

I am not sure if Nokia engineers can tell a handset bas been unlocked with a hacking tool or not. However, Nokia most definitely CAN tell if firmware has been de-branded

to answer your questions:-
1. No
2. No
3. Not a good idea - if you change the code back, NSU may attempt to downgrade the firmware next time you use it and 'brick' the handset.

Hi Dez,

Cheers for your response. much appreciated. all i needed to know. cheers

Took my debranded N95 8Gb to my local shop "Dr Unlock" and he did it in minutes. I confessed to debranding it and he said "Yeah I know I can see both the old product codes and the new one you put on." He connected some sort of gizmo in place of the battery that was plugged into a laptop.

My phone is out of contract/warranty so I wasn't really worried. My assumption was the backstreet guys must do that many of them they're not really bothered.