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Debranding Guide using Nemesis |
Dogmann
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Hi all,
As discussed in the Dogmanns N95 8GB review Part 1 thread here is a simple debranding guide this is not my work so i take no credit or responsibility for it that goes to Rich @The Nokia Blog and the other sources he has credited.
Marc
Nokia N95 Debranding Guide
Hi,
I have seen that a lot of people on various forums/blogs are in need of a guide showing how to debrand the Nokia N95.
Therefore I thought I would provide one. The information that I have collated to make this guide is found on various sites, these are referenced at the bottom of the post. Please also note that you run this procedure at your own risk; although I have performed this (3 times) with perfect results there is always the possibility when flashing your phone that you may damage it. If this happens you will require a Nokia service Centre to restore it.
The Guide:
1. Ensure that you have installed the Nokia PC Suite (on the CD supplied with the phone), make sure that your phone is connected via the USB cable and that it has been detected.
2. Download the following 2 pieces of software:
Nemesis Service Suite - Direct download here
http://www.b-phreaks.co.uk/NSSDownloadLanding.htm
The Nokia Software Updater - Note, although at the time of writing the site does not list the N95, the updater does include the updated N95 firmware. Therefore simply select the N93 instead, this will then allow you do download the updater.
3. Install Nemesis Service Suite. Open the program and then click the "Scan for new Device" icon in the top right of the screen. The screen should then be filled with information, click the "Phone Info" button at the top of the screen. Then click the "Read" button. Amongst other things this will show you the current product code of your phone. You now need to change this to a generic Nokia code. A standard code for the UK that you can use is 0534841, for a full list of codes see The Nokia Blog. Replace the current product code with this new code. Then check the enable box and click the "Write button". You have now changed your phones product code! You can double check this by clicking the read button again, this should show your new product code.
4. You may at this stage wish to back up you contacts/files to carry over to the unbranded phone, to do this use Backup utility within the Nokia PC Suite.
5. You now just have to install the new firmware update. Make sure that you phone is connected to you computer through the USB cable and then open the Nokia Software Updater that you previously downloaded. Follow the step by step instructions and install the new firmware. Do not at any time disconnect the phone until it tells you that it is safe to do so. Note the phone will restart itself during the update process.
6. That's it, you phone has now been debranded! You can now restore your files/contacts by going back into the Backup utility, however I suggest that you do not restore settings to the phone as this puts back some annoying operator defaults such has changed menu layouts.
7. If you wish to update your phones firmware in the future you simply need to use the Nokia Updater as usual as your phones product code will not need changing again.
References: The Nokia Blog, Ring Nokia, GSM Forum, Official Nokia Support Forums.
UPDATED INFORMATION
Hi all
Just a quick update despite what it says in 6 personally i do not recommend restoring anything that you backed up once you changed the product code as this can lead to problems it may not but please do not restore from a back up is my advice.
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BobaFett
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thx  i have nss, but it doesnt support mini usb cable... does your one support it?
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Dogmann
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Hi Boba,
Yes otherwise i wouldn't of been able to debrand the N95 8gb as it only has a mini USB although i use it on my old XP Laptop that i keep especially for updating phones. What exactly is not working?and what if any error messages are you getting? also what OS is the computer running?
Marc
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BobaFett
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yeah, thats right... now i check this one, i had the former version, just checked it
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BobaFett
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cheers marc, works great, just tested with n91
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scottt
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Just debranded by Voda branded N95 8GB using this guide and worked absolutely perfectly. Cheers Marc
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Mr Miyagi
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does it support macs? for us mac users??? |
gaming_guy
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On 2007-12-22 17:26:10, Mr Miyagi wrote:
does it support macs? for us mac users???
only if you install bootcamp (or whatever its called) and win xp
K700i > K750i > K810i (current phone)
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Merlyn101
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Hi All..
Just to let you know- have debranded my new O2 E90 with above method!
Couldn't be easier! Just had to get the E90 product codes via google!
I haven't seen any proof of tomorrow all day! |
BobaFett
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is it also working for luna? naybody tested it already?
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voda_jon
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got a voda n95 8gb yesterday.... came with v11 firmware so upto date but have changed product code, nsu tells me its already up to date but i re-installed the firmware and its now fully debranded so yay!!!!
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BobaFett
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worked like a charm, thx put turkey language on n95 8gb last night
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voda_jon
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oh and if u search on ebay for vodafone nokia n95 8gb unlock theres a guy selling unlock codes for £20.... tried it myself and it worked perfect so i now have an unlocked, unbranded (save for the small vodafone logo on the back) n95 8gb....
The guys name is timunlockpro or somethin like that.
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scottt
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done exactly same as you john. Got the unlock code off a guy off ebay came in about 24 hours and worked a charm. Now to find a generic rear housing to fully debrand this black bad boy hehe
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Dogmann
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Hi all,
Well i should mention that if you are an existing VodaFone customer they will sell you the code also for £20 immediately, mine was already on the system so my E-Mail with the unlock code arrived while i was still on the phone to him. To say i was surprised at how fast i got the unlock would be a massive understatement as it took less then 5 minutes.
Marc
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Posted: 2007-12-19 22:59
my 32GB iPhone 3GS 
