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Is it possible to update firmware on an 02 K800?

  • 26-12-2006 4:10pm
    #1
    Nephew
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭


    I noticed there is an option for updating the firmware on the K800, but my k800 is 02 branded so is it possible to update the firmware? If it is will it mess up some of the functions because the phone is not sim free/unbranded?


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  • #2
    what_car
    Closed Accounts Posts: 674 ✭✭✭what_car


    Nephew wrote:
    I noticed there is an option for updating the firmware on the K800, but my k800 is 02 branded so is it possible to update the firmware? If it is will it mess up some of the functions because the phone is not sim free/unbranded?


    branded / unbranded phones are physically same... the operators disable some features, like using mp3 as ringtones so u have to pay to download !
    also they disable part of the network selection menu to force you on 3g network... ( depends on network)

    flashing the phone with generic firmware leaves the phone with the functionality the manufacturer designed.

    there are some sites out there that allow you to flash operator branded phones with generic firmware.,.but not sure what the addresses are...


  • #3
    spongbob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 667 ✭✭✭spongbob


    i know an irish based comp that might be able to sort that debranding thing out for you, check em out, they are very well respected i had some phones fixed there. www.unlockingireland.net


  • #4
    Elessar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,267 ✭✭✭Elessar


    what_car wrote:
    branded / unbranded phones are physically same... the operators disable some features, like using mp3 as ringtones so u have to pay to download !
    also they disable part of the network selection menu to force you on 3g network... ( depends on network)

    flashing the phone with generic firmware leaves the phone with the functionality the manufacturer designed.

    there are some sites out there that allow you to flash operator branded phones with generic firmware.,.but not sure what the addresses are...

    If you reflashed a 3 phone with original firmware, so you could switch to GSM for better battery life for example, would you still be able to use 3's 3G service, or would you have totally wiped their software off?


  • #5
    skearon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,869 ✭✭✭skearon


    Elessar wrote:
    If you reflashed a 3 phone with original firmware, so you could switch to GSM for better battery life for example, would you still be able to use 3's 3G service, or would you have totally wiped their software off?

    I presume it would be the same as when out of 3G coverage when it roams to Vodafone GPRS, only part of 3 Planet would be accessable.


  • #6
    Elessar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,267 ✭✭✭Elessar


    skearon wrote:
    I presume it would be the same as when out of 3G coverage when it roams to Vodafone GPRS, only part of 3 Planet would be accessable.

    But if you switched back to 3G on the phone yourself, would you still be able to use their 3G features? Or would you absolutely need the 3G firmware/software for this?


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