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De-Brand UR K800i! |
voda_jon
Joined: Nov 28, 2004
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hi everyone WOTANSERVER have announced today that they now offer full debranding of the K800i via the cable you get with the phone!
Visit www.wotanserver.com for details and to buy a credit! they r only 7 euros!!!!
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Mstill
Joined: May 12, 2006
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Anyone used this yet? Is it safe? I'm a wimp, hehe 
Would this also remove any locks the network have put on internet browsing? I'm sooooo desperate to get that sorted out... |
mwarner
Joined: Dec 23, 2003
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From: Warwickshire, England
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Interesting. I have a spare Wotan Server credit, so I might give this a go ... if I am feeling adventurous! As I only got my phone today I think I might leave it a short time first though  |
Simon76
Joined: May 14, 2006
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I tried this last night, all work fine, the vodafone branding has now been reset to the original sony ericcson settings... far better in my opinion!
By the way this doesn't remove the SIM lock i.e. it is still locked to vodafone |
VII
Joined: Jul 07, 2006
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From: uk
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did you have vodafone software on the phone before you did it or was it 02 or some other network provider. i brought my phone the other day and it has vodafone all over it and i hate it i want the normal sony ericsson icons and software back on it.
when you did it how does it work ??
does it totaly replace all the voda stuff with the sony ericsson??
oh and do you know if it makes a difference if its a uk phone?
sorry for so many questions but i really want to get it sorted and this seems like the only way but i dont want to bugger the fone up. |
steviebm
Joined: Jul 08, 2006
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From: South-East England
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| On 2006-07-07 10:27:28, Simon76 wrote:
I tried this last night, all work fine, the vodafone branding has now been reset to the original sony ericcson settings... far better in my opinion! |
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Does the de-branding mean you can't access Vodafone Live, or make video calls/general use of 3G services?
Also, I know this is a n00b question*, but if the phone is de-branded, can I then use SEUS to keep it up-to-date with the latest SE software?
*It's my first post here, though, so I would hope I can be forgiven. |
martinbickley
Joined: Feb 20, 2005
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I debranded my Vodafone K800i using this and I can still access Vodafone live and Mobile TV.
I had to get the settings resent to my phone from the Sony Ericsson website but other than that it worked a treat.
All i'm waiting on now is someone to start selling the normal keyboards as the red and green buttons no longer start and stop calls.
Not sure about SEUS yet as there isn't a new firmware available, but the phone did check itself over the air and says its software is upto date. |
steviebm
Joined: Jul 08, 2006
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From: South-East England
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Cool, thanks !
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| On 2006-07-08 17:55:24, martinbickley wrote:
All i'm waiting on now is someone to start selling the normal keyboards as the red and green buttons no longer start and stop calls. |
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Yeah, that and something to replace the Vodafone logotype just below the screen…
Oh well: just gotta wait for my PAC code now… |
GotSkittles
Joined: May 31, 2005
Posts: 26
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wotan server is actually very reliable. I tried it last week for my W900i |
msach
Joined: Oct 29, 2004
Posts: 54
From: UK Midlands
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how long does it take?? im thinking of doing mines its currently on o2 uk |
martinbickley
Joined: Feb 20, 2005
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About 10 mins depends on your internet connection.
Took about 30 mins to receive the credits once i'd paid for them. |
msach
Joined: Oct 29, 2004
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From: UK Midlands
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thanks i got it done took 10 mins without a prob.
definately recommended!! |
bigtez79
Joined: Jul 09, 2006
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Hi This is all new to me does this mean if I do this then will get rid of horrible voda menu icons on phone does this invalidate any warranties and insurance i may have with phone bit sceptical looking for some rassurance |
voda_jon
Joined: Nov 28, 2004
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yep it will invalidate any warranty held with vodafone and Sony Ericsson as the Warranty clearly states that any tampering of Hardware or Software on the handset by anyone other than a Sony Ericsson Appointed Engineer will invalidate all Warranties held.
Voda's repair company are now aware of the de-branding services on the net and are checking all phones for signs of self done flashing. I.e. total call time being suprisingly low or totally reset to zero! (this can only b done via flashing the phone) and also by looking at the icons being used.
hope this clarifies for u! |
BAH434X
Joined: Jul 04, 2006
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Used it tonight, and it worked perfect, took about 10 mins to flash..
cost 7 euro's |
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Posted: 2006-07-06 12:56
