hey, since the branded lumia is like € 80-85 less than an unbranded one, is it possible to remove the branding yet?
Not sure it's possible for now..
Sent from my Nokia Lumia using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
The branding only has two annoyances:
- The first boot screen has the MO logo (it boots very fast so this is not a big issue)
- If your MO is T-Mobile DE (or is just as stupid) then you'll NOT have the Nokia Blue accent color, but an ugly pink/magenta color option. But you'll still have the gray one.
As soon as there are ROMs for the Lumia you'll probably be able to remove the branding.
I also have a branded one... you can deinstall all provider apps that is a Microsoft requirement. The only thing is a short boot logo from t-mobile....
But times changed it's not always the best option to have a unbranded phone...
My Samsung Omnia 7 for example has been unbranded....
The branded versions of different providers had the Internet sharing update...
while the unbranded version of Samsung Omnia 7 had no Internet sharing update...
Ikkari said:
I also have a branded one... you can deinstall all provider apps that is a Microsoft requirement. The only thing is a short boot logo from t-mobile....
But times changed it's not always the best option to have a unbranded phone...
My Samsung Omnia 7 for example has been unbranded....
The branded versions of different providers had the Internet sharing update...
while the unbranded version of Samsung Omnia 7 had no Internet sharing update...
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Yeah you're lucky though..
In France, branded versions are really bad...
- To bypass your carrier when updates become available from either Microsoft and/or your device manufacturer a registery key needs to be altered*. To do this just erase the following key which holds your carrier name: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo\MobileOperator. Please write down the current value in case you want to revert back to the current situation. Unfortunately there is no way to edit the registry on the Lumia 800 yet because registry editing requires interop unlock which is not yet done for the lumia.
- The bootscreen can only be editted by flashing a new ROM as the boot animation is a ROM file and cannot be overwritten, even if we had interop unlock. As of today there is no unbranded ROM released, let alone a tool to flash the Nokia with it.
- You should be able to uninstall the operator specific apps as this is a requirement from Microsoft to which cariers have to apply.
I hope the first two will be possible in the future.
* source: http://windowsphonehacker.com/articles/how_to_unbrand_any_wp7_device_to_receive_updates-03-28-11
Briefcase said:
- To bypass your carrier when updates become available from either Microsoft and/or your device manufacturer a registery key needs to be altered*. To do this just erase the following key which holds your carrier name: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\Platform\DeviceTargetingInfo\MobileOperator. Please write down the current value in case you want to revert back to the current situation. Unfortunately there is no way to edit the registry on the Lumia 800 yet because registry editing requires interop unlock which is not yet done for the lumia.
- The bootscreen can only be editted by flashing a new ROM as the boot animation is a ROM file and cannot be overwritten, even if we had interop unlock. As of today there is no unbranded ROM released, let alone a tool to flash the Nokia with it.
- You should be able to uninstall the operator specific apps as this is a requirement from Microsoft to which cariers have to apply.
I hope the first two will be possible in the future.
* source: http://windowsphonehacker.com/articles/how_to_unbrand_any_wp7_device_to_receive_updates-03-28-11
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Maybe we're able to do that..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893152
You can download the unbranded rom for the Nokia Lumia 800 in cab form from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306415
mickfarr said:
You can download the unbranded rom for the Nokia Lumia 800 in cab form from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306415
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I'm new to WP7, so does the descriped install/deploy steps in the above thread work with the Lumia 800?
I can buy a T-MO branded phone but I dont want any operator customization, especially that it removed the Nokia Blue "skin".
SO I first need to know if I can remove the branding before buying.
andrei_ said:
I'm new to WP7, so does the descriped install/deploy steps in the above thread work with the Lumia 800?
I can buy a T-MO branded phone but I dont want any operator customization, especially that it removed the Nokia Blue "skin".
SO I first need to know if I can remove the branding before buying.
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Yes it does work on the Nokia Lumia
mickfarr said:
Yes it does work on the Nokia Lumia
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Okey, can someone please write down exactly how to do this on a Lumia 800 branded with T-mobile DE? I don't understand if I should do all steps since I just want to flash the generic rom, not change language or anything.
mickfarr said:
Yes it does work on the Nokia Lumia
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I do not see any instructions in that thread regarding unbranding? I don't think the phone will be debranded by just flashing a unbranded firmware and/or os update?
wicked12345 said:
Okey, can someone please write down exactly how to do this on a Lumia 800 branded with T-mobile DE? I don't understand if I should do all steps since I just want to flash the generic rom, not change language or anything.
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i need help also !
I downloaded the cabs and flashed my Vodafone Lumia 800 but it hasn't debranded it. WE NEED AN UNBRANDED ROM METHINKS
Tools needed for Unbranding:
Nokia Care Suite 5.0 (NOT 4.0, Product Support for RM-801 ONLY in 5.0)
NaviFirm+ 1.5 for downloading ROM-Files, they are already on the Nokia Server.
Theoretically you should be able to flash the files with Nokia Care Suite.
ATM I can't prove it, because I can't get Nokia Care Suite to work.
EDIT: Care Suite 5.0 working under Win 7 32-bit, no chance under WIN XP ...
EDIT2: Care Suite recognizes Lumia correctly ONLY if you put it in USB-Serial Mode via ODDT-Tool. Driver comes with Care Suite. But then its end-of-the-line, as Care Suite isn't able to collect any data from the Lumia.
Jack
Cyberjack said:
EDIT2: Care Suite recognizes Lumia correctly ONLY if you put it in USB-Serial Mode via ODDT-Tool. Driver comes with Care Suite. But then its end-of-the-line, as Care Suite isn't able to collect any data from the Lumia.
Jack
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Tried via the serial option in the ODDT tool but all options are greyed out in the Suite...
Dial ##634# then it will be installed.
Jack
Got the Diagnostic app, tried via Serial but all options are greyed out. Same for you?
Yep. It should work this way, but maybe there is (will be) a new version of Nokia Care Suite required because this one isn't working as it should be.
Jack
Problem seems to be (at least for me) that even though Care Suite 5 is installed no fitting drivers are found:
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Hi,
Somebody knows if is possible do a hardreset on Samsung Gio (have software unlock) without lose the unlock ?
The cellphone have Android 2.2
From the data I've gathered so far, the answer to this depends on your CSC customer.xml files.
If the files contain network lock codes, expect the phone to relock itself if there is no SIM in the phone at the time of the reset. It doesn't if it contains a "foreign" SIM that does not match the MNC in the customer.xml file. (I haven't tested with the "locked carrier" SIM to see if it did or not.)
Another thing to note is that the unlock code remains unchanged.
Goodbye,
Darkshado
Hi @Darkshado, thanks for your reply.
I buy this cellphone on ebay.
I only know the cellphone are unlocked via software.
Well... OK... If I do a hardreset... and the phone lose the unlock after this, and I not have the SIM of the original carrier...
Can I upgrade the cellphone to android 2.3.x and do a unlock again (exists unlock for this cellphone via software) ?
I very noob on android :S
Thanks.
It is quite possible the phone will remain unlocked after the factory reset.
You don't need, nor care about the original carrier's SIM.
Don't let the seller con you into paying a premium for the unlock on this phone model, as you can do it for free using information found here. Do not use the stl5 method as there is risk of bricking, bml5 is safe.
Next time, use the search engine right...
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As that information was rather easy to find.
Goodbye,
Darkshado
Hi, sorry... I'm ask because exists some things about Android world and I dont know this things
I have iPhone 3G during 1 year... and this is my first android...
Well... the principal reason to do this hard reset is because maybe the cellphone have a suspected app or spyware app... and... for security reasons... I want to do a hard reset... or maybe you can recommend me a other solution...
I see too is possible to upgrade the phone via Kies software (of Samsung)... this is true... the seller is from canada... but.. I'm from Peru... the carriers are diferent... you recommend me to upgrade the cellphone to android 2.3.x ?
Thanks.
Huge red flag here!
I live in Canada, and there are NO Galaxy Gio GT-S5660M that were released with Android 2.2. None, zero.
All the Bell Canada/Virgin Mobile Canada Gios are sold with Gingerbread 2.3.4. The model number is also different from the Europe/Asia version, notice the M added, the radio bands aren't the same either. (The 5660M would indeed be compatible with Claro in HSPA. The Euro 5660, not, only 2G GSM.)
The 5660M ROM does not have Spanish as a language option either. Only English, French and Korean (left over by Samsung for some reason...).
There is a 5660L some Latin-American users have mentioned. I'm not sure of the exact countries this is available in though. This would have proper radio bands and a Spanish ROM. It should be unlockable with the same bml5 method explained elsewhere on this forum.
If you think the seller is really in Canada and trying to scam you, contact the Royal Canadian Mounted Police here (or just google for RCMP internet scams):
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/rep-sig-eng.htm
Last but not least, if the phone really had malware installed, a factory reset would not be enough to clear it, as the malware would likely reside in /system, which isn't wiped clean on a reset. You'd need to reflash the phone with a trusted safe firmware.
So, again, caveat emptor, and good luck.
Darkshado
P.S. Feel free to PM me the ebay link if you want me to look at it.
Hi... I send you a P.M.
Tell me... How I can now the exact model of the cellphone ? I only see in ebay the name of cellphone like "Samsung Galaxy S5660 Gio"
Thanks.
Hi again friend...
I talked with seller... and he tell me the phone is:
GT-5660 and confirm me the languages available are spanish and french... and have android 2.2
Then.... is possible to install spanish language ?
At this point, you'd have to ask the seller more questions.
I took a look at the eBay link you sent me, doesn't look as bad as I thought at first, but you still need to do your homework.
You said the seller was located in Canada, and at first I thought it was an individual trying to resell a single, used Galaxy Gio. It isn't the case, since this is an eBay store setup.
The first thing I'd be interested in if I wanted to buy a phone anywhere online, is to make sure that the radio bands are correct for the networks I want to use.
Not just GSM (most newer phones are quad-band 2G GSM) but especially 3G UMTS (HSPA). The frequencies used by competing carriers in a single country may even be different. Some carriers may have only 3G UMTS and no 2G GSM whatsoever.
The ad does not say what frequencies the phones are supposed to work on. Not something I'd expect from a competent, knowledgeable seller.
Have the seller take a clear, legible photograph of the sticker underneath the battery and show us that (with the IMEI blurred preferably). Also of interest would be the information in "About phone" listing: Phone model, Android version, Baseband, Kernel version, Build number.
With that information you'll be in a better position to decide if you still want to buy.
Or you could just get it from another seller, as there are a number of others offering both the Euro 5660 or American 5660M/5660L (they usually write just 5660 but state that its the North American version).
If it's not included, you should be able to get a ROM with Spanish working, either by using an Euro ROM on the 5660M (possible if you do it right) or if someone takes the time to upload the 5660L stock ROM.
I've said about all I could in this thread. Use the search engine, a lot, and feel free to ask more questions after you've exhausted that option.
A la proxima,
Darkshado
P.S. Yo hablo espanol un poquito: sufficiamente para no morir de hambre o de sed!
@Darkshado, thanks for your help.
I go to recover more information about this...
Thanks again
Hi... currently... I have Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-5660M in my hands now
The cellphone are very fast... I'm happy.
But now... I installed some applications (like a child with new toy ) and now I have problems with battery duration...
I want to do a hardreset... but... I need know if you recommend me this option.
I have this information about the cellphone:
*#1234#
PDA:S5660MUGKG3
PHONE:S5660MUGKG3
CSC:S5660MBMCKG3
In "About phone"
IMEI: 3XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Model Number: GT-S5660M
Android Version: 2.3.4
Baseband Version: S5660MUGKG3
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-perf-CL413839 [email protected] #1
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.MUGKG3
And I see is from Bell Canada company (the carrier)... but... is unlocked... and I can use normally with my country carrier (Movistar Perú)
Thanks
Big problem... After hard reset I lost the unlock... And I can't root the cellphone
get one from ebay, only 10 quids lower than average price.
now the phone keeps stuck in demo mode .
basically i can not use facebook and i will see the demo flash again and again when charge the phone. also it may ask for resetting sometimes.
how to get rid of it ? the seller answer really slow and now it is chirstmas,
it is very hard to return for a quick refund now.
i was told some of HTC users met the same problem and solve it by renew the rom
anyone know where can i get one for nokia ?
any answer will help
thankyou and merry chirstmas
Try to flash an original rom into it
The Demo's are only put on there via Nokia themselves as there is no way to flash the software yourself, i know this because i deal with demo handsets, chances are you have a stolen handset my friend, as far as a i know there is no way to remove the demo content as it would be easily removed by customers in the shop, even if you do manage to find the demo content, you may even be prompted to enter an operator password, maybe not!?
See if theres an update for your phone, or try to find a task manager where you can switch off apps, but i'm guessing you won't be able to remove it and the update may even leave the demo content intact, i would personally speak with the seller if they're not co-operative then i would leave feedback reflecting that and maybe even speak with nokia themselves, being the good eggs that they are they may just give you a new one.
Alternatively you could brick the device and send it back to nokia claiming that it's a dead handset, you may / will need proof of purchase so again, speak with the seller and see what can be done, but if it's a hot handset then i'm afraid your **** out of luck on that one.
You may not need a receipt so maybe speak with an engineer first to see what can be done, it's a young phone so should theoretically be covered by some sort of warranty, worst case scenario is that it is stolen and nokia know about the phone, you send it off, they check on it and they retain it and your out of pocket.
Best case scenario, you speak with nokia, they exchange it for a new one, but i guess you'll have to take a risk to find that out.
Good luck m8.
Hi there , I've got the exact same problem since a few days. (new phone, bought on ebay , nothing but demo-mode even after the 3 button reset)
But I found this after several hours of searching...
It's all legal and all the programs are freeware.
Needed:
The flashprogram 90Mb : phoenixslayer.blogspot,com
The original OEM ROM Nokia Firmware Downloader : code.google,com/p/navifirmex/
in this Nokia Firmware Downloader: select option and choose server , then "Nokia Care Suit"
The Nokia Lumia 800 is found under the code name: RM-801 and there are 3 firmware releases.
'
The latest Nokia Lumia 800 version at this very moment is : 1600.2479.7740.11451
This also can be found in the list of Navifermex.
Select your country and download your OEM firmware automatically.
Note: it's large.. app. 435 Mb.
I haven't flashed my Lumia yet because , it's in the store for research. ( maybe it's a stolen phone or defective. this way I can nail the german seller , with help from ebay and paypal )
But hopefully I can help some people with their Demo Content Nokai Lumia 800 problem.
Good luck and hope to succeed.
Greeting from the Netherlands.
Klaus996 said:
Hi there , I've got the exact same problem since a few days. (new phone, bought on ebay , nothing but demo-mode even after the 3 button reset)
But I found this after several hours of searching...
It's all legal and all the programs are freeware.
Needed:
The flashprogram 90Mb : phoenixslayer.blogspot,com
The original OEM ROM Nokia Firmware Downloader : code.google,com/p/navifirmex/
in this Nokia Firmware Downloader: select option and choose server , then "Nokia Care Suit"
The Nokia Lumia 800 is found under the code name: RM-801 and there are 3 firmware releases.
'
The latest Nokia Lumia 800 version at this very moment is : 1600.2479.7740.11451
This also can be found in the list of Navifermex.
Select your country and download your OEM firmware automatically.
Note: it's large.. app. 435 Mb.
I haven't flashed my Lumia yet because , it's in the store for research. ( maybe it's a stolen phone or defective. this way I can nail the german seller , with help from ebay and paypal )
But hopefully I can help some people with their Demo Content Nokai Lumia 800 problem.
Good luck and hope to succeed.
Greeting from the Netherlands.
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Huh?? That will only work on Symbian phones, surely...
EDIT: Nevermind, ignore this post. You can flash your phone that way
Okay..
New Phoenix Service link:
filesonic,com/file/4217297155/Phoenix_Service_Software_2011.46.002.47246_cracked.rar
read info about the program on this website.
seidea,com
If ones country isn't in the list?
It hasn't officially been released in Sweden yet can that be the answer?
thank you
i actually solve the problem 3 weeks ago
just following the debrand method which is list in another thread.
and i am now enjoying it
we only need NCS and an non-demo rom and done
Free at last.
I debranded mine 4 days ago and I got rid of that demo content and all [email protected] stuff.
My phone is brand new. I've just followed the steps from another site. I'm new in this forum so, i'm not allowed to give external links.
You can PM me.
My issue is when I attempt to plug my phone into NCS when starting the recovery process, all that happens is that my phone vibrates and my computer doesn't recognize the device
commrade11 said:
My issue is when I attempt to plug my phone into NCS when starting the recovery process, all that happens is that my phone vibrates and my computer doesn't recognize the device
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I have the same issue: my computer does not recognise the Nokia Lumia 800...
Can someone help me out please?
How to effectively debrand a Nokia Lumia
Hi everyone, I've just posted the solution to debrand (remove the "demo" content) a Lumia phone in the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23487766&postcount=37
It's extremely easy! I just got this phone and went to knowing ZERO about Windows Phone, to finding the right programs and doing it without bricking!
This forum saved my life! XD
I hope this helps more people!
Need your help
BigBigFred said:
I debranded mine 4 days ago and I got rid of that demo content and all [email protected] stuff.
My phone is brand new. I've just followed the steps from another site. I'm new in this forum so, i'm not allowed to give external links.
You can PM me.
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Hi Big Big Fred
Can you give me the website how to debranded Nokia Lumia 800. I want to do mine1.
Pls advise.
Thank you.
wongyiphon said:
Hi Big Big Fred
Can you give me the website how to debranded Nokia Lumia 800. I want to do mine1.
Pls advise.
Thank you.
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To remove the demo content you have to flash your device with a ROM from a device that has no demo content in it. You can use official Nokia ROMs (you get them with the NaviFirm program) or the unofficial ones that are posted around this forum (as I'm pretty noob on this, I went with the official ones)
Check my link above, where I describe the steps to do it, and provide an additional link to a step-by-step guide to download the ROMs with NaviFirm and flash with Nokia Care Suite.
Good luck!
demo nokia
Hello I bought a Nokia 820 demo from ebay as well and I just read that you fix yours any idea on how to solve this? thank you.
rayu1 said:
thank you
i actually solve the problem 3 weeks ago
just following the debrand method which is list in another thread.
and i am now enjoying it
we only need NCS and an non-demo rom and done
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i joined this forum by looking to this thread and tht some people have really fixed it
i am having the same issue so someone please tell me how to fix this problem ....
Hello, I was wondering if it was possible to debrand a Telus RM-819 Cyan. I have searched but not really found anything about this particular model. My father has a unbranded USA RM-819 cyan which was won at a Microsoft conference, so If it is possible to "extract" the firmware and put it on mine, I suppose I could do that.
Thanks,
Jared
[What you need to debrand Nokia Lumia 800]
ibjaredu said:
Hello, I was wondering if it was possible to debrand a Telus RM-819 Cyan. I have searched but not really found anything about this particular model. My father has a unbranded USA RM-819 cyan which was won at a Microsoft conference, so If it is possible to "extract" the firmware and put it on mine, I suppose I could do that.
Thanks,
Jared
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Hi,
No you can't "extract" the firmware and put it on your phone. (not for now anyway)
But the good news is you can debrand your phone to any variant you want (or like to your father one).
What you need is:
1. Navifirm+ - an app to download the debrand fw
2. Nokia Care Suite - an app to flash/load the fw into phone
3. Install & run "Nokia Care Suite" & follow the prompt and flash your phone
I have flash many many Lumia 800 with using this.
BUT PLEASE BACKUP !! BEFORE DO ANYTHING AS I CANNOT HOLD FOR ANY DAMAGED.
Let me know if you have trouble.
and Wish You Luck !!
Thank you for getting back to me
Can you tell me if this is the firmware I would want,
RM-819_NAM-US_CV_VAR191249_CYAN_V1 (059M190)
It is is listed on .11501. That appears to be the unbranded USA version?
ibjaredu said:
Thank you for getting back to me
Can you tell me if this is the firmware I would want,
RM-819_NAM-US_CV_VAR191249_CYAN_V1 (059M190)
It is is listed on .11501. That appears to be the unbranded USA version?
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Yep, looks like it.
Can you see ..12070 or newer?
It better to flash the newer one.
That appears to be the newest one available. I can always use the cab sender after to update to 12072?
*And also, here is what I have so far, Do I need to do anything or can I click start?
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Sorry to double post. The debrand worked, but now the phone is asking for a SIM pin(?)
ibjaredu said:
Sorry to double post. The debrand worked, but now the phone is asking for a SIM pin(?)
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That's completely normal... You have to enter your SIM-card PIN code You need to do this every time you start a phone which uses SIM cards.
I see, well I bought the phone second hand so I was not given the code. I purchased an unlock code for $20 and it fixed the problem. Thanks for your help.
ibjaredu said:
I see, well I bought the phone second hand so I was not given the code. I purchased an unlock code for $20 and it fixed the problem. Thanks for your help.
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Couldn't you just swap the SIM card? I don't know if it doesn't work that way, but over here your phone number actually is linked to your SIM card. This means I would swap the SIM card anyway when I get the phone, and I'd get the code.
Telus apparently SIM locked this phone so only their SIM cards would work with it. I am in the US using it in Straight Talk (prepaid mvno), so I can't really swap out the SIM card as far as I Know.
one question ,is it possible that an unlocked lumia 800 was relocked after the debranding ?
because that just happenned to me. after installing an Australian firmware on the Telus Lumia, upon restart it said Sim Locked. good thing i still had the email when i purchased the unlock code and the same code worked again, but i dont get why changing firmware would relock the phone.
armrob said:
one question ,is it possible that an unlocked lumia 800 was relocked after the debranding ?
because that just happenned to me. after installing an Australian firmware on the Telus Lumia, upon restart it said Sim Locked. good thing i still had the email when i purchased the unlock code and the same code worked again, but i dont get why changing firmware would relock the phone.
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I guess that the phone, when bought officially unlocked is factory unlocked. Unlocking with a code obviously write something on the phone. That might be erased when doing a (full) flash of the phone. It does not seems to happens when using the zune or WP7-Update-Cab-Sender way (upgrading).
armrob said:
one question ,is it possible that an unlocked lumia 800 was relocked after the debranding ?
because that just happenned to me. after installing an Australian firmware on the Telus Lumia, upon restart it said Sim Locked. good thing i still had the email when i purchased the unlock code and the same code worked again, but i dont get why changing firmware would relock the phone.
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In theory the answer is No as this model should not be relock by after FW reflash/debrand.
Which Aus FW did you use & SW you flashed with?
You sure it said "Sim Locked" not something else?
armrob said:
one question ,is it possible that an unlocked lumia 800 was relocked after the debranding ?
because that just happenned to me. after installing an Australian firmware on the Telus Lumia, upon restart it said Sim Locked. good thing i still had the email when i purchased the unlock code and the same code worked again, but i dont get why changing firmware would relock the phone.
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I don't think it's possible. It's impossible to SIM UNlock it with flashing another ROM, because SIM lock is written on a special place in memory that shouldn't get flashed. So the other way round seems very strange to me...
Would I download and flash the Country Variant Australia Matt Black V2 to debrand my Telstra Lumia 800?
Rare Earth said:
Would I download and flash the Country Variant Australia Matt Black V2 to debrand my Telstra Lumia 800?
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Yes, that's the unbranded product code.
ibjaredu said:
I see, well I bought the phone second hand so I was not given the code. I purchased an unlock code for $20 and it fixed the problem. Thanks for your help.
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Can you please tell where did you bought the code? when i updated to wp7.8 i got the same issue you had but the cellphone unlock pages dont let me pay for a code and i'm stressed because i can use my lumia at his full potential since two weeks ago
jamg18 said:
Can you please tell where did you bought the code? when i updated to wp7.8 i got the same issue you had but the cellphone unlock pages dont let me pay for a code and i'm stressed because i can use my lumia at his full potential since two weeks ago
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I purchased the unlock code from http://www.mobileincanada.com/. It took about 2 hours to get. I should note that the previous owner of my phone (Telus RM-819) had it unlocked previously but that apparently gets cleared out when you reflash a firmware.
No Huawei site links are reachable.
DC Unlocker doesn't seem to recognise the modem/phone.
Even if it did, paying seems weird to me.
How/where did you guys unlock your bootloader?
(Got the phone 2 days ago, so far so good)
Letzen said:
No Huawei site links are reachable.
DC Unlocker doesn't seem to recognise the modem/phone.
Even if it did, paying seems weird to me.
How/where did you guys unlock your bootloader?
(Got the phone 2 days ago, so far so good)
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Hi..i've the same problem... no access to the site and no way with DC Unlocker
Any chance of non-brick if use boot from another p20 lite with imei & other stuff replaced?
mail them,
m0sett1 said:
Hi..i've the same problem... no access to the site and no way with DC Unlocker
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Root done !! with DC Unlocker but you must pay 4 €.. i've rooted the P20 lite into 10 minutes
Guide: download the ultimate versione of the tool
Set Manifacturer to Huawei Phone
re detection Huawei Android phones, enable 'Manufacture' mode:
in dial pad type *#*#2846579#*#* for Qualcomm and Kirin based models and set into Background/Usb ports setting Manifacture mode
Auto detect Model ( just download drive from here : https://www.dc-unlocker.com/huawei_phones_detect_unlock_tutorials ) you need it for the ports usb check
Buy the 4 credit and login in the app with your DC user & pass. now read the bootloader code and save it... done!
Just follow the root guide in this forum to unlock the bootloader with the code.
Letzen said:
No Huawei site links are reachable.
DC Unlocker doesn't seem to recognise the modem/phone.
Even if it did, paying seems weird to me.
How/where did you guys unlock your bootloader?
(Got the phone 2 days ago, so far so good)
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Currently Huawei's bootloader unlock website is down.
You are able to request unlock codes via this Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGwoQ44zqykuTfjCQrVP07JOHBYnBcAxAbz9SAVxPTFqMh9g/viewform
More info here: https://www.xda-developers.com/honor-huawei-bootloader-unlock-page-disappears/
Hope it helps.
EDIT: it seems the Google Doc is no longer available. Let's hope they open it again, or better, get the website up and running. *bump*
Grazmeister said:
Currently Huawei's bootloader unlock website is down.
You are able to request unlock codes via this Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGwoQ44zqykuTfjCQrVP07JOHBYnBcAxAbz9SAVxPTFqMh9g/viewform
More info here: https://www.xda-developers.com/honor-huawei-bootloader-unlock-page-disappears/
Hope it helps.
EDIT: it seems the Google Doc is no longer available. Let's hope they open it again, or better, get the website up and running. *bump*
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They're saying they're looking into it, but meh.
I mailed them yesterday and they said "Huawei Turkey doesn't support unlock codes" like what? Phone country is "EU", not "TR" anyway!
Letzen said:
They're saying they're looking into it, but meh.
I mailed them yesterday and they said "Huawei Turkey doesn't support unlock codes" like what? Phone country is "EU", not "TR" anyway!
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Turkey is an European country my brother, so perhaps when you contact Huawei in Europe they send it to a costumer support in some country. It also happened to me once, got a reply from Huawei France (and they solved my problem)
Grazmeister said:
Turkey is an European country my brother, so perhaps when you contact Huawei in Europe they send it to a costumer support in some country. It also happened to me once, got a reply from Huawei France (and they solved my problem)
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I live in Turkey. I contacted them in English, but selected region as Turkey. They said "We have Turkish support. You can ask there if you want". Should I select UK or something?
Letzen said:
I live in Turkey. I contacted them in English, but selected region as Turkey. They said "We have Turkish support. You can ask there if you want". Should I select UK or something?
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Well, you should try it I guess!
m0sett1 said:
Root done !! with DC Unlocker but you must pay 4 €.. i've rooted the P20 lite into 10 minutes
Guide: download the ultimate versione of the tool
Set Manifacturer to Huawei Phone
re detection Huawei Android phones, enable 'Manufacture' mode:
in dial pad type *#*#2846579#*#* for Qualcomm and Kirin based models and set into Background/Usb ports setting Manifacture mode
Auto detect Model ( just download drive from here : https://www.dc-unlocker.com/huawei_phones_detect_unlock_tutorials ) you need it for the ports usb check
Buy the 4 credit and login in the app with your DC user & pass. now read the bootloader code and save it... done!
Just follow the root guide in this forum to unlock the bootloader with the code.
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TAHNK U MAN! I pay with bitcoins (~0.00051) and after ~1h i've got email with login & pwd for dc-unlocker :3
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So i've talked with Huawei today, and they told me if they give me the bootloader unlock, then i lose my warranty from that minute, so im going to skip this i think.
clawlancer said:
So i've talked with Huawei today, and they told me if they give me the bootloader unlock, then i lose my warranty from that minute, so im going to skip this i think.
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Where did you talk to them? They rejected me.
Also, what were you waiting for? They'll always say it will void your warranty.
Unless it's not a software issue, they have to take the phone and repair without asking for money.
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Where did you talk to them? They rejected me.
Also, what were you waiting for? They'll always say it will void your warranty.
Unless it's not a software issue, they have to take the phone and repair without asking for money.
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I've talked with Huawei Customer Service (Hungary) by phone , with their call center, they told me anything happens, even if its hardware releated, its just voids the guarantee, so only paid fixing will be avaiable ...
They gave me an e-mail address, i need to fill a form, and they gonna send me the code.
clawlancer said:
I've talked with Huawei Customer Service (Hungary) by phone , with their call center, they told me anything happens, even if its hardware releated, its just voids the guarantee, so only paid fixing will be avaiable ...
They gave me an e-mail address, i need to fill a form, and they gonna send me the code.
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I'm currently in process of unlocking it.
EU law especially specifies it to be repaired, even the bootloader is unlocked and/or the end-user has root access.
Huawei may talk like that, but that's because they're a Chinese brand. Of course they won't want you to change the firmware.
Samsung talks like that too (when KNOX is tripped after flashing custom firmware via Odin). They repair it.
lats talk here about this model SM-G965U if someone have update.zip android 10 file please share (beta or non beta ) !
nicolaimai said:
lats talk here about this model SM-G965U if someone have update.zip android 10 file please share (beta or non beta ) !
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There is no beta for the sm-g965u.. There is however a beta for the sm-g965u1.
Nitro Lopez said:
There is no beta for the sm-g965u.. There is however a beta for the sm-g965u1.
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G965u become g9651 ?
nicolaimai said:
G965u become g9651 ?
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Yes.. I had/ have a sm-g965u and I flashed it to a sm-g965u1. It's not hard to do, but it's also not super easy. Honestly I'd wait another month or so until the offical android 10 is released. But if you really wanna switch to the sm-g965u1 it's possible and the guide is here in this forum. Just be careful if you attempt because you could brick your phone.
Sorry for being the broken record here but I have a Verizon s9 plus that's updated, and I want to flash it to the u1. Is it possible to do this because my firmware is the latest vzw?
Sent from my SM-G930U using Tapatalk
So how does one obtain either legitimate access to or a copy of illegitimate nature of this android 10.0 smg965u1 beta?
update device from android 9 to android 10 model SM-G965U USA-SNAPDRAGON model SM-G965U all ready updatet last version android 10 with ODIN , firmware found on Frija , CSC i put CHA instead VZW ( CHA is just for carrier but anyway VZW-CHA VERIZON is frendly, should work for all the carriers including T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, etc )
so for normal update with ODIN not loosing any file flash just those file in DOT RED
USERDATA THE LAST ONE DO NOT TOUCH UPDATE OR CLEAN INSTALL
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and il put another immage for clean install blue line here don't touch RED DOT ONLY
FRIJA FIRMWARE TOOLS
Download Frija View attachment Frija-v1.4.2.zip
anyway if you have a question im here to help you use only USB-2 do not use USB-3 , USB 3 FAIL
here is my image , sorry for late (camera improvement )(animation also improves and a few more improvements like screen recorder and- (Desktop ? link or PC link , Samusng Dex) so i found here on forum a guy said oem unlock for this model in developer option /// i didn't find anything like this , there is no OEM UNLOCK
call display samsung s9plus sm-G965U this is the best
here you have full information how to install and everything to get android 10 on this model .. good luck sammobile/galaxy-s9-plus/firmware/SM-G965U/CHA/download/G965USQU7DTA5/ ( should work for all the carriers including T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, etc )Warning!
Do not try anything given on this page if you do not completely know what you are doing. In case any damage occurs, we won’t be held responsible. make sure you match the model no. of your device with the model no. of the download file.
Backup!
Ensure that you back up all the important data (including photos and videos, contacts, music, videos, files, etc.) on your Galaxy S9+.
nicolaimai said:
update device from android 9 to android 10 model SM-G965U USA-SNAPDRAGON model SM-G965U all ready updatet last version android 10 with ODIN , firmware found on Frija , CSC i put CHA instead VZW ( CHA is just for carrier but anyway VZW-CHA VERIZON is frendly, should work for all the carriers including T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, etc )
so for normal update with ODIN not loosing any file flash just those file in DOT RED
USERDATA THE LAST ONE DO NOT TOUCH UPDATE OR CLEAN INSTALL
and il put another immage for clean install blue line here don't touch RED DOT ONLY
FRIJA FIRMWARE TOOLS
Download Frija View attachment 4949285
anyway if you have a question im here to help you use only USB-2 do not use USB-3 , USB 3 FAIL
here is my image , sorry for late (camera improvement )(animation also improves and a few more improvements like screen recorder and- (Desktop ? link or PC link , Samusng Dex) so i found here on forum a guy said oem unlock for this model in developer option /// i didn't find anything like this , there is no OEM UNLOCK
call display samsung s9plus sm-G965U this is the best
here you have full information how to install and everything to get android 10 on this model .. good luck sammobile/galaxy-s9-plus/firmware/SM-G965U/CHA/download/G965USQU7DTA5/ ( should work for all the carriers including T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, etc )Warning!
Do not try anything given on this page if you do not completely know what you are doing. In case any damage occurs, we won’t be held responsible. make sure you match the model no. of your device with the model no. of the download file.
Backup!
Ensure that you back up all the important data (including photos and videos, contacts, music, videos, files, etc.) on your Galaxy S9+.
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i have s9+ sm-g65u android 8.0
i cant update via ota,and stuck at 8.0 for long,
AP : G965USQU3BRK1
CP : G965USQU3BRK1
CSC : G965UOYN3BRK1
service provider sw ver.
SAOMC_SM-G965U_OYN_XAA_OO_0045
XAA/XAA/SPR.
if i want update TO ANDROID 10 manually via odin patch, will it be network locked later?
i live in indonesia.
thanks before and sory for my bad english.
No worry about that be sure to update manually from:
sm-g965u to sm- g965u1
Download sm-g965u1 (this firmware is unlocked version)
Sm-g965u (this firmware working just with your network,, means ? locked. )
So download sm-g965u1 and you can just update it to android 10 manually via ODIN ..... read carefully my post.
So your question answer is NO , be sure install sm-g965u1 and no problem all your life, ( sm-965u1 (multiple sim , with this firmware put any sim .)
" if i want update TO ANDROID 10 manually via odin patch, will it be network locked later?" Never , install sm-g965u1 ok ?
Any questions???
nicolaimai said:
No worry about that be sure to update manually from:
sm-g965u to sm- g965u1
Download sm-g965u1 (this firmware is unlocked version)
Sm-g965u (this firmware working just with your network,, means locked. )
So download sm-g965u1 and you can just update it to android 10 manually via ODIN ..... read carefully my post.
So your question answer is NO , be sure install sm-g965u1 and no problem all your life, ( sm-965u1 (multiple sim , with this firmware put any sim .)
" if i want update TO ANDROID 10 manually via odin patch, will it be network locked later?" Never , install sm-g965u1 ok ?
Any questions???
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so, i just download n flash my phone with n965u1 firmware with CSC from CHA? correct?
Try XAA or SPR
You can try first XAA ok for CSC should be fine .. please take out your sim card before flashing....after flashing try different sim (different carrier)after that you can put your sim back
nicolaimai said:
Try XAA or SPR
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ok, i will try XAA.
nicolaimai said:
You can try first XAA ok for CSC should be fine .. please take out your sim card before flashing....after flashing try different sim (different carrier)after that you can put your sim back
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oh man, thanks for your help n respons.
my phone at android 10 now, and network not lock.
thanks you very much:victory::victory:
Enjoy my friend
So what is the difference between 965U and 965u1 U is network unlock.. U1 is factory unlocked.. If flashing U1 will not unlock the bootloader, what good is it really.
The difference ? ...al most the same .. if you want to root you phone you should buy european version . Those version s965u -u1 , its american snapdragon. There is no way to root 100% , some one tried , they root this phone about 90% seem like everything is working but the battery is charging only i dont remember about 80% and some of the option is not working , like you can't buy through samsung pay or something like this ....
But if really want root you phone I recommend you European version s9 plus or s10plus or any phone with processor Exynox . They are 100% rootable, with oem unlock (bootloader unlock)
nicolaimai said:
The difference ? ...al most the same .. if you want to root you phone you should buy european version . Those version s965u -u1 , its american snapdragon. There is no way to root 100% , some one tried , they root this phone about 90% seem like everything is working but the battery is charging only i dont remember about 80% and some of the option is not working , like you can't buy through samsung pay or something like this ....
But if really want root you phone I recommend you European version s9 plus or s10plus or any phone with processor Exynox . They are 100% rootable, with oem unlock (bootloader unlock)
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Will those European models work with American carriers like T Mobile.
Yes 100% , like any other phones