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On Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:07:01 +0000 Simon Robert wrote: > On Thu, 2010-03-18 at 12:46 +0000, Julian Hall wrote: > > tom wrote: > > > I've been given a samsung d600 that a friend had in a cupboard > > > for a while and it wont power up properly - comes on/takes > > > picture but just a grey screen etc - the screen works when > > > charging so I guess it needs resetting/reflashing > > > any ideas how? > > > > > > or anywhere that will take it as trade in for a new one : I > > > really only want it for the missus to use as a camera > > > really...phones seem the cheapest option for that! > > > Tom te tom te tom > > > > > http://www.fonefunshop.co.uk/Unlocking/samsung/d600debrand.htm > > > > Although it says 'debranding' it basically flashes the phone with > > the original OEM firmware. > > > > I've used this company twice - once for a friend's phone and once > > for mine. They refunded me within *an hour* when I mailed them to > > say mine hadn't worked, and they figured out they can't de-brand > > mine, so I'd say they're trustwirthy too from personal experience. > > Only thing is you'd need to run the software on Windows, but as > > long as you have access to a Windows PC you should be OK. > > > > Julian > > > I don't think the problem here is removing the lock that restricts it > to one mobile provider, as the phone isn't going to be used for > calls. In which case the thing can be reflashed with the software > from samsung. In anycase these unlocking services cost from between > Â12 and Â20. > > Does unlocking involve reflashing anyhow. A couple of times I've > bought unlock codes off the net and this involves press a complex set > of keys in the correct order and then entering the code. The code is > somehow based on phones serial number. > > The vivitar camera costs Â23 and vivitar and a good brand. > > The problem is much more likely to be the battery not holding a > charge, hence it works when plugged in to the mains, but not when > not. Batteries are a big revenue earner for mobile manufacturers. > They are often expensive and also quickly go out of production. > > Simon No, "de-branding" and "unlocking" are usually totally different beasts. De-branding, which is what happens when you flash it with the manufacturer's own firmware, will probably get rid of the 'extra' software and settings that was installed on the phone by the network. I de-branded my Nokia N95-1 (so I could install homebrew applications) and it was still locked to 3. Grant. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html