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Arne Anka
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On 2004-06-29 01:36:52, etaab wrote:
I'm finding this thread thoroughly entertaining. 
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Same here. Now I don't need my TV anymore. Once again
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Loaded
Joined: Jun 26, 2004
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From: Oxfordshire, UK
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I contacted Sony Ericsson with:
I bought the K700i from Vodafone UK and for some reason they have disabled the ability to have a mp3 as a ringtone. I can't even set the unlimited distribution mp3 files that came with the phone.
I am extremely disappointed with the way that Vodafone brand the phones and disable alot of the cool features 
Is there a way i can flash it with the original firmware?
and got this response:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Thank you for contacting the Sony Ericsson Customer Care Centre.
With regards to your enquiry,
At present there are no updates available for this model.
Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us again for further help and support.
For more information on our products and services, please feel free to visit our website at www.sonyericsson.com
www.sonyericsson.com/fun
Register now for great content and fantastic Web and WAP Services.
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Ruvjet
Joined: Mar 22, 2002
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On 2004-06-26 19:28:00, MikLSP wrote:
The way to 'protest' against Vodafone is to not buy phones from them in the first place!
If they're still selling phones I don't think they'll bother too much about people ringin up to complain
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Thankyou! someone that talks sense!
This is not communism people! You can buy the phone from another operator subsidised, or you can pay the full price SIM free.
Or you can sit at home, angry with your customisations and "sign an online petition".
The only language Vodafone understand is money. If you take your custom elsewhere, they will sit up and take notice. |
skumm
Joined: Jun 26, 2004
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hey. does only vodaphone mess with the phone? or does O2 too? and other providers? I'm getting a k700, I'm trying to avoid this. Thanks
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scottyoof
Joined: Jun 26, 2004
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Ruvjet, thanks for the constructive advice (ahem). We know all this.
The question is not how we got here, but how we find the best resolution. And that might not be going to another provider or spending £300 on a SIM-free phone. You can build something up, or you can knock it down. I know which I'd rather do. |
TheRealSpawn
Joined: Jul 03, 2003
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Dunno
only way to be sure is NOT to bye through an operator - but buy simfree - so much less grief |
ianwinter
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apparently carphonewarehouse will sort it but, that's only via email, not been to a store to try yet |
George IOAN
Joined: Jun 26, 2004
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I agree that the only way to protest is just don't buy.
our only matter now should be now if there are any ways for those that bought from voda how to get rid from voda live! menu.
I am going also to buy from voda as i have 350euros subsidy from them, and I am obligated to buy from a voda store.
Any solutions someone? |
etaab
Joined: Jan 23, 2004
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On 2004-06-29 12:00:55, skumm wrote:
hey. does only vodaphone mess with the phone? or does O2 too? and other providers? I'm getting a k700, I'm trying to avoid this. Thanks
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All operators change parts of the phones firmware to suit their needs, however some like Vodaphone do it the extreme. O2 and Orange add their own items that cannot be deleted, change the SE icons and add start up screens but they dont interfere as much with the actual phone. O2 are usually the best. Normally they only add a startup screen, a screensaver and an O2 icon. They also leave the phone unlocked so you can use it on any network.
Orange arent as bad as Vodaphone, but they tend to add more items than O2, lock the phone to their network and prevent you from updating the firmware.
If i were your postion people, id use some clause in the Vodaphone contract to 'get out' and cancel the 12 month agreement. If you're still within your 14 days cool off period, id use it immediately. 
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batesie
Joined: Feb 13, 2004
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From: London, UK
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ive had problems with voda b4. all my o2 phones are not network branded. depends what store you go to.
o2 shop=possibl branded
voda shop=definatly branded
independant/cpw/p4u = unbranded, not network locked, offered with any network sim card
This message was posted from a P900
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etaab
Joined: Jan 23, 2004
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I got my K700 direct from SE. It might have cost me a little more than a branded phone, but IMO its certainly worth every penny. In future, i think i'll buy all my SE phones sim free from the eShop. I recommend everyone else to do the same.
The phone belongs to me, not Vodaphone, O2, T-Mobile or Orange.
Its mine !
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GodsGift
Joined: Jun 29, 2004
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From: Malbolge
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Hey Guys.
Got my K700 last weekend and was seriously peed off with the blue/red icons and lack of MP3 support.
Phoned SE and VF and both were next to useless, although admittedly SE's hands are tied and VF Cust Services kept making jokes about the marketting bods at their big desks making decisions....HA HA oh how I laughed.
However, I contacted Phones4U where I got the phone and they are gonna do a straight swap for a GSM phone to prevent me exercising my 14 day cancellation rights!!!
woo hoo at last a company with decent customer services.
Now I'm looking forward to those BEEEE-A-UUUU-IFUL icons !!!
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ianwinter
Joined: Jan 19, 2004
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my vodafone k700 is on it's way back tomorrow under 14 day return, new unbranded one from expansys on it's way
never again will i get a vodafone phone... will need the vodafone gprs/mms settings though, can i get those from the se site?
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etaab
Joined: Jan 23, 2004
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Yes, go to the support tab for each phone, and select the configurators.
OR buy an O2 PAYG sim.
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Loaded
Joined: Jun 26, 2004
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Yep, I also intend to have a rant at the VF shop tomorrow and use my 14day cooling off period.
Just need to find where I can get a similar deal with the same phone
I payed £30 for the phone, on a £22 a month VF Contract. |
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