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>>> 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 >>> £12 and £20. >>> >>> 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 £23 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. >> >> > > Agreed. My current phone is an ex-Vodafone Motorola V9. It worked on > Orange and still does now I am on O2. However when I turn it on I still get > the original Vodafone splash screen and menus, so the firmware hasn't been > touched by unlocking it. That was the one I got a refund for as FoneFunShop > said they were unable to debrand it as it is apparently a slightly different > beast, a V9M. > Yeah a friend had a Samsung Soul locked to Voda on contact. He changed to Orange Pay and Go when he lost his job, but found he couldnt get the internet settings to change from the Voda ones. Even Debranded it still wouldnt load anything but the vodaphone homepage. In the end he just bought himself a new phone. -- 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