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Network firmware

  • 26-04-2011 11:04pm
    #1
    Breezer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,236 ✭✭✭


    I've pretty much decided to buy a Galaxy S II, and I'm weighing up my options regarding going the sim-free from the UK route in May, or waiting till the networks here get it in June.

    The sensible part of my brain is saying wait and save yourself €300 odd, but I don't want a situation where I'm stuck waiting for the network to approve every update to Android.

    What's the current situation regarding network-modified firmware? Last I heard, O2 and 3 brand them, Meteor don't. I haven't a clue about Vodafone or E-Mobile.


Comments

  • #2
    Mimikyu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,991 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


    This post has been deleted.


  • #3
    Breezer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,236 ✭✭✭Breezer


    Captain Morgan wrote: »
    This post has been deleted.
    Cheers. Would I be more likely to get an unbranded one from Carphone Warehouse actually, since they supply all networks? Or is each unit they have set up with a particular network's firmware in advance?


  • #4
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    According to someone on here the Samsung has the unlock code in a text file on the phone itself so unlocking it and unbranding it shouldn't be a problem


  • #5
    Breezer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,236 ✭✭✭Breezer


    seanybiker wrote: »
    According to someone on here the Samsung has the unlock code in a text file on the phone itself so unlocking it and unbranding it shouldn't be a problem
    Isn't that simply to remove the simlock?


  • #6
    seanybiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,898 ✭✭✭✭seanybiker


    Yeah think so but unbranding is simple aswell


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  • #7
    Breezer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,236 ✭✭✭Breezer


    seanybiker wrote: »
    Yeah think so but unbranding is simple aswell
    Does it not involve rooting the phone and installing the stock firmware? This is what I had to do way back when I was debranding my Hero.


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