Nokia N95

Hwy_Demon · #1 10-19-2008, 04:33 AM

So I decided I was going to unlock my phone. I already changed and upgraded the firmware and such but to use other apps I assume I needed to unlock my phone. but when I went to a store they said they could send me a code to unlock it? Is this a proper way?

Gizm0 · #2 10-19-2008, 08:09 AM

"unlocking" using this method is only any good if you want to use another networks sim card. it will not make it any easier to use unsigned applications.

dumwaldo · #3 10-19-2008, 01:19 PM

IF your phone is locked that just means it will only work with a SIM from the carrier you got the phone from. If you purchased the phone from a retailer and not from a cell phone carrier then chances are it is already unlocked.

Locking is only related to who's SIM card the phone will accept and has no relation to the ability to install applications.

The problem you are having is probably due to the Symbian OS in your phone requiring apps be 'signed'. Basically the OS will not let you install a program unless it was expressly approved by and licensing fee has been paid to Nokia.

You can easily work around this however. If you follow the direction posted in this thread ( http://www.n95users.com/forum/softwa...gned-apps.html ) you should be able to install any applications with no problems.

Even with your phone modified to allow unsigned apps you may still occasionally run into a problem. If the applications 'certificate' is out of date then you might have to change the date on your phone to an older date in order to install the app. Once the app is installed you can change the date back to the correct date.

Hope this helps get you started and take some time to read around the forum. Lots of good info here.

DW

ShadowMan · #4 11-08-2008, 11:31 AM

I wanted to ask,if i bought the phone from some person,not store and after year i wanted tu put the phone code and it seems,that las usher already have it and putetd it,and i dont know it,what i need to do to erase it and put mine?

riz8663 · #5 11-09-2008, 02:24 AM

I just took my friend's N95 8GB (Orange UK) when he was visiting me here in US. I have At&t how do I get it unlocked so it works with all features of at&t?

dayene · #6 11-09-2008, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by riz8663

I just took my friend's N95 8GB (Orange UK) when he was visiting me here in US. I have At&t how do I get it unlocked so it works with all features of at&t?

go to a phone shop and have it unlocked and debranded.

riz8663 · #7 11-09-2008, 04:25 AM

Well i got it running on AT&T with Universal Unlock Sim but my at&t data plan is not working, everything else works fine.

dayene · #8 11-09-2008, 04:35 AM

at&t's 3g won't work on it since the phone's from uk.

dumwaldo · #9 11-09-2008, 04:42 AM

Realize you will not get 3G service from that phone. It does not have the correct frequencies to work here in the USA. You will be limited to EDGE data speeds and you might as well turn off the 3G radio on the phone because it should prolong battery life.

to turn off the 3G...
menu>tools>settings>phone>network>network mode>GSM

for your internet settings check this out...
Nokia N95 on ATT Cingular - CNET Cell phones Forums

riz8663 · #10 11-09-2008, 04:48 AM

Is there any hope that it may have a solution later on? I am willing to spend some money to get it off Orange and fully functional with at&t.

Thanks for all the help.