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A few Nokia 6300 issues/questions

  • 13-06-2009 07:05PM
    #1
    jumbone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 615 ✭✭✭


    I bought my phone from vodafone just before christmas last and everything was grand until the headphone port stopped working. I got this fixed under warranty no problems, but when the phone was fixed, they flashed it as well. Prior to the repair, i had unbranded fw but now i get a vodafone splash screen when i turn on the phone and a vodafone live option on the main screen instead of (i think) Names although it may have been Camera. I tried updating the phone software through the Software updater in PC Suite but the branding still remains. How can I debrand my phone? - I only have a USB cable and I don't think my laptop has any COM ports. It is only a small annoyance that I can live with so I wouldn't pay for it...

    Is there a bb5 unlocking calculator available for free? or else another method of unlocking it remotely by code for free - I don't yet qualify for free unlocking from vodafone.

    I only noticed this issue after i got it back from the repair and I have only just done the software update. Occasionally, texts dont appear to deliver even though I know they do (i.e. I get responses) and when i go to the delivery reports option in messages it says Waiting 1-1-1980, which is blatantly wrong.

    The USB cover on my phone does not seem to sit flush with the case (it never did). In fact, the first time i used the usb port, i had to remove the back cover to open it. Is this the norm or can i fix it?

    I am also interested in changing the cover on my phone if i can find the red one cheap enough. What do i need to do this (the phone has some weird screws inside it. torx?) Where could I buy a (pref new/un scratched) red cover including the rear batery cover (mine is black) ? Also is this a difficult job?

    I havent tried it recently but when i got the phone, i experimented with cabbage but it never seemed to work. This may have been because i had an old type sim that i had to get replaced - I haven't tried it since... but I do think an app worked before sending a text from the phone (i.e. using my credit like a normal text)

    I used KDplayer before but it requested memory card access for every song so i changed versions to an older *i think* one and it sorted it for the most part asked every 5/6 songs. Does anyone know what version I used or any good media players for the phone.

    And finally, does anyone know of any cool/useful/fun etc... apps for this phone? It supports java and symbian s40 apps afaik.

    Thanks in advance :D


Comments

  • #2
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,301 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    jumbone wrote: »
    How can I debrand my phone?

    Debrand using product code: (0549601)


    jumbone wrote: »
    Is there a bb5 unlocking calculator available for free? or else another method of unlocking it remotely by code for free - I don't yet qualify for free unlocking from vodafone.

    No, not for free.

    jumbone wrote: »
    The USB cover on my phone does not seem to sit flush with the case (it never did). In fact, the first time i used the usb port, i had to remove the back cover to open it. Is this the norm or can i fix it?

    It should, something probably catching it, just pull it out and check ;)

    jumbone wrote: »
    I am also interested in changing the cover on my phone if i can find the red one cheap enough.

    Ebay.

    jumbone wrote: »
    What do i need to do this (the phone has some weird screws inside it. torx?) Where could I buy a (pref new/un scratched) red cover including the rear batery cover (mine is black) ? Also is this a difficult job?

    You only need a T6. It may come with the housing you order, if not they only cost a few cent.

    jumbone wrote: »
    Also is this a difficult job?

    Not really, remove the back cover, remove battery. Remove 2 screws from the bottom which releases the front cover, its held at the top also with 2 clips. Remove the remaining screws to release the back housing.

    jumbone wrote: »
    I havent tried it recently but when i got the phone, i experimented with cabbage but it never seemed to work. This may have been because i had an old type sim that i had to get replaced - I haven't tried it since... but I do think an app worked before sending a text from the phone (i.e. using my credit like a normal text)

    Clear this up a bit? If you used the app it shouldnt charge you for a text, just the cost of the data normally a cent or 2.

    jumbone wrote: »
    Thanks in advance :D

    Possibly new record for most questions in one post!


  • #3
    jumbone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 615 ✭✭✭jumbone


    Davy wrote: »
    Debrand using product code: (0549601)

    Cool thanks. Will I be able to do this if i already have the latest update installed?
    Davy wrote: »
    Clear this up a bit? If you used the app it shouldnt charge you for a text, just the cost of the data normally a cent or 2.

    Cabbage never worked but i used another app that was able to send a text from the phone. i just put that bit in to emphasise that it was a connection problem rather that a java problem. Browsing works well too. Also, if i use a different access point for cabbage will i be able to pay per kb instead of paying €1 for unlimited gprs for the day?
    Davy wrote: »
    Possibly new record for most questions in one post!

    :D you made a fair stab at the lot. i've asked another one now ^^^


    These ones are still un answered though :D
    myself wrote: »
    I used KDplayer before but it requested memory card access for every song so i changed versions to an older *i think* one and it sorted it for the most part asked every 5/6 songs. Does anyone know what version I used or any good media players for the phone.

    And finally, does anyone know of any cool/useful/fun etc... apps for this phone? It supports java and symbian s40 apps afaik.


  • #4
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,301 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    jumbone wrote: »
    Cool thanks. Will I be able to do this if i already have the latest update installed?

    Yes, it will ask you if you want to put the same on again which is fine.

    jumbone wrote: »
    Cabbage never worked but i used another app that was able to send a text from the phone. i just put that bit in to emphasise that it was a connection problem rather that a java problem. Browsing works well too. Also, if i use a different access point for cabbage will i be able to pay per kb instead of paying €1 for unlimited gprs for the day?

    jumbone wrote: »
    :D you made a fair stab at the lot. i've asked another one now ^^^


    These ones are still un answered though :D

    Start with these apps: Link

    And im not familiar with that KDplayer so il get back to my work :p


  • #5
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,301 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    jumbone wrote: »
    Also, if i use a different access point for cabbage will i be able to pay per kb instead of paying €1 for unlimited gprs for the day?

    Forgot to answer this bit,,,switch to o2 or meteor and you are charged 2c per kb until you reach the 99cent.


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