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Orange OS Branding on K750i |
sonye1983
Joined: May 15, 2005
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No, I can live with this I think.
Considering the (fab) deal I got with my (free) (early) Orange upgrade, I can't see any grounds to return it.
Can't wait until tomorrow - having it delivered to work - may even go in early to see if it's arrived - I don't start till gone 10!
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dexter
Joined: Jan 23, 2004
Posts: 18
From: Bristol, UK
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On 2005-05-26 20:29:08, DVS wrote:
What's missing/broken?
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The shortcut menu is full of 'empy' shortcuts (with no icon) which I have to scroll through to get to the working ones. I can delete them but next time I open the menu they reappear.
The joystick shortcuts also randomly stop working from time to time so I have to re-enter them.
@ijefferies
What are the side effects of doing a full reset?
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DVS
Joined: Jul 13, 2003
Posts: 56
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On 2005-05-27 10:11:10, dexter wrote:
The shortcut menu is full of 'empy' shortcuts (with no icon) which I have to scroll through to get to the working ones. I can delete them but next time I open the menu they reappear.
The joystick shortcuts also randomly stop working from time to time so I have to re-enter them.
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I don't think this is an Orange problem. Other users have said that the shortcuts change when you switch the phone off. The My Shortcuts menu from the main screen is fine on my phone but the right joystick command (which I set to have as my inbox) is removed everytime I switch my phone off.
A Master reset will not damage your phone - it just puts the phone back to the same state as the time when you bought it - i.e. with Orange menus and things. When Orange sent sim updates to your sim card, there could have been a clash with some of the phone settings. When you reset the phone it will not change the the updates to the sim card. Remember to save files to your memory stick or computer.
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Stuart P
Joined: Mar 19, 2005
Posts: 66
From: Hitchin, Herts UK
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anyone found any un-branding sites yet for the k750i?
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gbrooks3
Joined: Jun 02, 2003
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From: OTP RED CID36
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No way, not yet. Will have to wait a bit for that phones. New type of protection.
Because the platform sends bogus messages while charging, that is why!!!..But why this change of heart?..We sense a charger connected, oops, we will not shut down after all!!!..*********************** UI BASIC, HOLD YOUR HORSES
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Pagnell
Joined: May 25, 2005
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Jeez, all those Orange pics look damn awful. I'm sure glad I moved to O2. |
adamfield
Joined: May 31, 2005
Posts: 10
From: Eastbourne, UK
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I just got one on Vodafone. However, it seems to be a sim free handset as it has no operator branding whatsoever |
Nemesis24
Joined: Jun 05, 2005
Posts: 1
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Supposing if u install a new firmware (when i comes out) on a orange branded phone will the new firmware replace the icons and stuff? |
SCL411
Joined: Jun 05, 2005
Posts: 7
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Hi all,
First post here!
I got my Orange branded k750i a few days ago, but am contemplating sending it back. It's not as nice to look at as the unbranded version. It also only came with 1 game installed (tennis) and not the jet fighter one - not that that's too important. It's missing the world clock as well, which I believe is a pre-loaded utility on the unbranded one.
Why on earth do operators muck about with what is one of the best looking, nicest to use o/systems? It does nothing but detract from a fine product.
A question to a couple of other members here:-
Regarding the unbranded O2 and Vodafone units, did you get these direct from O2 and Voda or did you go to a third party like Phones4u?
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Tr3v
Joined: Jun 05, 2005
Posts: 15
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I've got an orange k750i, you can download the fighter game from here:
http://maestro.intramail.ru/files/java/index.php?name=A
It's called "AeroMission3D_K700F"
Saves buying it from SE for £4.50!
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cloysterpete5
Joined: May 27, 2005
Posts: 167
From: Whitby, North Yorkshire, Engla
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It's much better to buy a contract with a third party (I used dialaphone for an unbranded O2 contract), you then get a cheaper handset, no branding plus a more stable phone as it has not been messed around with by the networks in anyway. I can see no reason why anyone would ever deal direct with the networks, plus if you use a highstreet prescence like carphone or phones4u then it's just as easy to return the unit if something screws up. |
SCL411
Joined: Jun 05, 2005
Posts: 7
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Thanks for the link!
I'm just about to get in touch with Orange to arrange sending it back - just hope they can stop my PAC number transfer! |
Phantasm4489
Joined: Feb 24, 2003
Posts: 128
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The orange branding isnt that bad and at least they didnt lock out any of the major functionality.
Heres a pic of my phone (not a default theme though) taken with my digital camera:
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darrengf
Joined: Dec 21, 2003
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To be honest. Orange Branding on the K750i is not bad at all.
Yes the Icons are different, but if you look at the Samsung D500 you will notice that the main menu on that phone shares 6 of the same icons as the K750i. I think Orange are just changing the Icons so customers who stay with them are able to use the phone and reconise the same icons no matter who makes it?
This is the only thing that Orange have changed, other wise the phone is untouched. You can do anything with the phone, the phone isnt locked for mp3s and you can fully change what ever you want on how you want to use GPRS.
The pictures are dreadful i have to admit, but i dont care. I got lots of memory and i can just put more pictures on, you get one game on the phone (Tennis) but ive got loads for the K700 that work on the K750 any way. The world clock is missing, but you can download this free from the SE wap site, and theres a link in the phone to do this.
It isnt perfect, but at least i now get to fully control my shortcuts (So Orange does listen to customers) (More than Voda with the MP3's)
The phone doest look great in black and the Orange badge does finsih it of in my eyes, but hey we are all different. |
FuricTrax
Joined: Jan 31, 2002
Posts: 261
From: West Midlands, UK
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@Nemesis24
Because the phone is branded then the possibility of using the official update service I think would only ever flash with new branded firmware. This was at least the case with the K700i and I'm sure others would agree.
However there are other non-official ways of flashing such branded phones with unbranded firmware. There is plenty of information regarding this process for the K700 and older phones. K750i I believe is yet untested?
@darrengf
Agree regarding the Orange icons. Some Nokias are similar also. It makes for a seamless experience for all Orange customers no matter what brand of phone they have. |
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