I was wondering if someone could help explain something to me please? I have searched the forum and googled and not find a clear answer so here goes....
I have rooted my phone, I have also debranded it. I was just in the service menu and having a look and my phone displays the following info;
Model, x10i
Country, united kingdom
Build, r2ba026 generic
Brand, customised
If possible I would like someone to explain by what it means by my brand being customised. I know I have debranded it but id would of thought the phone would display no sim lock or unlocked or generic uk or something like that.
I want to know what has been customised, I hope this makes sence.
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Customised is refering to UK I believe. Generic means not tied to an operator. Does that make sense?
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That does make sence but generic just means it doesn't have any operater apps pre built into the software so its a 'clean build' if you like and there is a separete section for counties within the service menu so its not that. Every nation will have generic firmwares, this is what the operaters build on top of and fill it with bloat ware which you don't need.
In the service menu where brand is that should say orange, vodafone, o2, 3, etc, I just don't understand what it means by its a 'customised' brand. Its debranded, does that mean its open to be used by sim cards with different networks like unlocking?
If some could please explain the whole customised thing to me id appriciate it, thanks.
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In theory all devices that have customised (read: generic) firmware on will be factory unlocked as you would have bought the device not from an operator.
The sim lock is not affected in anyway by the actual firmware installed - so no in answer to your question just by changing firmware it does not unlock the phone so it can be used with any sim card.
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I need to purchase a pda phone for a project that I am on. I have decided to go with one of XDA2i or XDA2s.
I only need to run one j2me application with the CDC config and Personal Profile on the pda phone and nothing else.
What I am unsure about is what is my best option in purchasing an XDA2i/s. I can do one of the following
1) Purchase the XDA on contract from o2 and then flash it so it has none of the o2 software on it which I do not require.
2) Purchase the XDA unlocked from expansys.com for about £600.
The problem is that I need to use the vodafone network in the UK as thats who our network provider is. I do not think Vodafone has the xda2i on its network and also if it does I still do not like the pre-installed software that comes with it.
So can I flash the XDA2i from o2 so there are no operator installed software?
longshanks said:
I need to purchase a pda phone for a project that I am on. I have decided to go with one of XDA2i or XDA2s.
I only need to run one j2me application with the CDC config and Personal Profile on the pda phone and nothing else.
What I am unsure about is what is my best option in purchasing an XDA2i/s. I can do one of the following
1) Purchase the XDA on contract from o2 and then flash it so it has none of the o2 software on it which I do not require.
2) Purchase the XDA unlocked from expansys.com for about £600.
The problem is that I need to use the vodafone network in the UK as thats who our network provider is. I do not think Vodafone has the xda2i on its network and also if it does I still do not like the pre-installed software that comes with it.
So can I flash the XDA2i from o2 so there are no operator installed software?
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you can make it simlock free
the sw can be found here in the forum.
you can also put another rom on it like the one i build (Diamond rom)
link below
goodluck
Omega
I dont think the XDA unlock programme works for XDA2i version?
Also do you have more information on your rom? As long as I can get rid of all the operator settings and then just add the GPRS settings for vodafone then I am happy. The pda will be used for a singel application so the less programs in memory hopefully the faster it will run.
longshanks said:
Omega
I dont think the XDA unlock programme works for XDA2i version?
Also do you have more information on your rom? As long as I can get rid of all the operator settings and then just add the GPRS settings for vodafone then I am happy. The pda will be used for a singel application so the less programs in memory hopefully the faster it will run.
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you can always change the gprs settings maybe a cab is uploaded here in the forum.
im not sure about the unlock prog but with my Himalaya it worked i suggest 2 read the post at the top of this page.
to get 2 know more about my rom click on the link below!
longshanks said:
I need to purchase a pda phone for a project that I am on. I have decided to go with one of XDA2i or XDA2s.
I only need to run one j2me application with the CDC config and Personal Profile on the pda phone and nothing else.
What I am unsure about is what is my best option in purchasing an XDA2i/s. I can do one of the following
1) Purchase the XDA on contract from o2 and then flash it so it has none of the o2 software on it which I do not require.
2) Purchase the XDA unlocked from expansys.com for about £600.
The problem is that I need to use the vodafone network in the UK as thats who our network provider is. I do not think Vodafone has the xda2i on its network and also if it does I still do not like the pre-installed software that comes with it.
So can I flash the XDA2i from o2 so there are no operator installed software?
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O2 does offer IIi in UK, as far as i can see from O2 UK website. if you really hate those so called pre-loaded software. just do a hard reset follow by a soft reset before the auto install begins.
Hi all...
I recently picked up a cheap UK Orange SPV M600 (G4 Model) from eBay, and I've been able to follow all the instructions on here to try a few different ROMs already
The problem I have is that everything works perfectly, except for the phone!
It was (obviously) originally on Orange, but I used LokiWiz to get the SIM unlock code, and then entered that successfully with an O2 SIM in the phone... but now it won't work with any SIM apart from a Greek Vodafone one which I had lying around.
I've tried various Orange and O2 SIMS, and none of them work apart from the Greek Vodafone one
All the SIMs I've tried are recognised by the SIM Manager tool, and I can view and edit the sim contacts etc... but all I get for the phone signal is "searching...", and it never locks on to O2 or Orange... only Vodafone.
Any ideas or suggestions please?
[edit]Just realised that I didn't say i HAVE already tried all of the different radio roms available on here, and none make any difference
Another question?
OK - no replies to my first post, so I guess nobody has any suggestions, but I've done a little more reading myself and I now wonder if the M600 has been previously reported as stolen or lost and is now network blocked by it's IMEI??
As far as I can tell, O2 and Orange will refuse to connect an IMEI blocked phone to the network at all, while Vodafone will allow it to connect, but won't allow you to make or receive calls... which does seem to be what's happening with my old Greek vodafone SIM installed.
Can anyone confirm if my understanding of IMEI blocking is correct, and can anyone tell me how I can find out if a specific IMEI is on the UK blocked list please?
As I said, I bought this through eBay recently, so maybe I could still get my money back if it's been stolen and then sold on through eBay, but I guess I'd need to know that's definitely what's happened before I could try that, so ANY help would be much appreciated.
Bad netiquette to reply to my own OP I know, but I thought that would be better than just editing my original... sorry if anyone gets annoyed at that.
Hello, I just got Samsung Galaxy S II from UK, on lower back of the phone there is small orange logo.
Are these kind of phones locked to Orange UK or are they sim-free?
Also if posible pls provide me with any links to be able to unlock it manually if needed and pls recommend custom Rom.
Thanx in advance.
You could try a different SIM card to see if it works or not.. If not, then call Orange and ask them for the unlock code. Tell them you need to travel to a different country. They may charge 20 bucks or so. I am not sure if there is a free work around to unlock your phone. Maybe someone else can help.
As for custom ROM, I would recommend using Resurrection Remix
Dial *#7465625# and see.
It spells out SIMLOCK by the way.
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themadba said:
Dial *#7465625# and see.
It spells out SIMLOCK by the way.
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this method didn;t show simlock numeric code. It only showed some statuses like network lock - on, SF lock - off, CF and some other.
nikoltu said:
this method didn;t show simlock numeric code. It only showed some statuses like network lock - on, SF lock - off, CF and some other.
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So it is network locked and a sim from another provider will not work....
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Any solutions? I can't phone to orange cuz I'm not from UK.
Also. Can I flash SGSII BVKH1 baseband with other for example baltic XWKI4 or it is not possible?
EDIT: Nvm, figuered out about basebands and how to unlock sgs2
Root it and then use one of the unlock code generators on Google Play to unlock it for free
If I unlock my EE 920 will the ota updates still come from EE or will it be direct from Nokia.. I'd prefer to get them from Nokia directly, is it possible?
SIM Unlocking your phone will make difference to how you would normally receive updates.
So this would bascially mean " yes you will receive the updates directly from nokia. wouldnt mind unlocking my p4u 920.
Sim unlocking the device doesnt change where the firmware points to updating.
You need to debrand to the UK Rom for it to get the updates directly from nokia.
with the navifirm stuff rom the other subforum?shame i would need to set up alle the settings again
sutt359 said:
Sim unlocking the device doesnt change where the firmware points to updating.
You need to debrand to the UK Rom for it to get the updates directly from nokia.
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Thanks for the reply. I read somewhere else that if I debrand to the UK Rom, I loose 4G as EE has exclusivity on 4G in the UK
Griffinx said:
Thanks for the reply. I read somewhere else that if I debrand to the UK Rom, I loose 4G as EE has exclusivity on 4G in the UK
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My phone on EE from Phones4U says in "extras+info" under "Mobile Operator Name" ORG-GB. I assume this means the phone is unbranded? There is no sign at all that the phone is branded to EE or anyone else so I assume that is the case. What does yours say? Was yours direct from EE?
It would mean that you should be okay to flash the unbranded firmware and use 4G on EE.
Edit: Just realised under help it directs to an EE website so it must be branded.
I'm tempted to debrand but I guess that'll end my warranty.
ORG-GB = Orange Great Britain so it is branded, same as my Orange PAYG model.
Stupid question alert: I'm using a Virgin Media sim in mine though, does anyone know if I'll need to put the Orange sim back in in order to get the update or will simply being on the EE network (Virgin Media is a MVNO running on T-Mobile) mean that I'll get the update anyway?
Raymond77 said:
ORG-GB = Orange Great Britain so it is branded, same as my Orange PAYG model.
Stupid question alert: I'm using a Virgin Media sim in mine though, does anyone know if I'll need to put the Orange sim back in in order to get the update or will simply being on the EE network (Virgin Media is a MVNO running on T-Mobile) mean that I'll get the update anyway?
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Oh right. I was hoping ORG stood for original. Lol
I'm fairly sure it doesn't matter what sim is in the phone, just what firmware is on it. Hopefully someone can confirm.
Vito Scaletta said:
Oh right. I was hoping ORG stood for original. Lol
I'm fairly sure it doesn't matter what sim is in the phone, just what firmware is on it. Hopefully someone can confirm.
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I imagine it passes the info to the server, the carrier variant and current version which then returns back if there is an update. Doesn't matter what network you are on since it uses WIFI to grab the update.
Greetings,
Just purchased Unlocked S22+ from Samsung US. The phone model is SM-S906U1UES2AVI5.
My service is with AT&T.
My CSC status shows the following:
SM-S906U1_OYM_ATT_13_0012
ATT/ATT,XAA/XAA
My questions are:
Are the first two ATT/ATT a result of the phone recognizing AT&T Sim card?
What do the XAA/XAA mean?
If I insert another provider's SIM (US T-Mobile for example, or UK Vodafon, or you-name-it), will my phone still work? It is supposed to be Unlocked. I have an International Version S21+ and the provider/SIM info is not shown like this.
Thank you.
Anyone?
Your currently applied CSC is ATT, then 2 sim slots: ATT and another one probably empty. Eventually the original device CSC, which is USA/Unlocked.
Basically your device us unlocked for the US market, because you've out an ATT sim inside, it got an ATT CSC.
You can put whatever sim you want.
DubelBoom said:
Your currently applied CSC is ATT, then 2 sim slots: ATT and another one probably empty. Eventually the original device CSC, which is USA/Unlocked.
Basically your device us unlocked for the US market, because you've out an ATT sim inside, it got an ATT CSC.
You can put whatever sim you want.
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Thanks @DubelBoom .
So if I just put another provider's SIM (T-mobile for example), the first two will change to TMO.
I believe it is unlocked for all markets, not just US/
What is the meaning of the 3rd/4th CSC (XAA/XAA)?
This phone has one physical SIM Slot and any other SIM will be eSim.
Man search up on Google how csc is written, you'll find it all. Basically it's current CSC / sim1, sim2 / csc of what it was manufactured for.
The last one cannot be changed, the others can, with different methods.
XAA is us unlocked meaning this device was manufactured for the US market with no specific carrier. Has nothing to do with sim lock, it has mostly to do with software updates.
DubelBoom said:
Man search up on Google how csc is written, you'll find it all. Basically it's current CSC / sim1, sim2 / csc of what it was manufactured for.
The last one cannot be changed, the others can, with different methods.
XAA is us unlocked meaning this device was manufactured for the US market with no specific carrier. Has nothing to do with sim lock, it has mostly to do with software updates.
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I seearched, it is unclear to me in this case.
So the first one (Current CSC) - will this change as well if I use another carrier (not AT&T)?
Am I getting AT&T updates (because of the first one) or am I getting Samsung updates because it is an unlocked/unbranded phone? This is what confuses me.
I want to make sure that I can put whichever SIM that I want and the phone will work "out of the box".
Thank you.
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The last part will never change and will always show what the original configuration was. If it was purchased as US unlocked, it will show XAA, if Verizon, VZW, etc. The first two will change simply by inserting another carrier's SIM card. The third is how it was registered when it received the last software update.