Nokia Software Updater - Rejects all handsets that have NSS changed Product codes

[Bannockburn1314]

Hi all,back with another question.Worse case scenario if i was to get n95 and leave it branded till end of contract.Would i then be able to get nokia to debrand it for free?After my contract ends is the handset mine am i free of network restrictions in the eyes of nokia.P.S how long does the warranty last on n95?

[Micky]

Originally Posted by Bannockburn1314

Hi guys,1st post.Well behind the times using a n70.My phone is debranded though,so i know how much this improves your phone.Upgrade due in september was going to get n95 and upgrade f/w using nss.So as i understand it you can now only do this once thereafter nsu will block all further upgrades?There are no other negatives apart from void warranty.My last question to those in the know,is the latest f/w v21 a safe version to upgrade to i.e no major bugs or problems.

Thanks for your PM.

V21 is the latest firmware currently available for the N95-1, and is the most stable to date, bringing many additional features, and bug fixes.

As to debranding via NSS, and further upgrading your N95's firmware with NSU, its a grey area at the moment, with possible changes being made by Nokia, however, right now, you can still upgrade your debranded handsets firmware using NSU without any problems.

[Bannockburn1314]

Good enough for me micky.N95 it is then and will debrand it as soon as i get it.

[93tid]

Originally Posted by Bannockburn1314

Hi all,back with another question.Worse case scenario if i was to get n95 and leave it branded till end of contract.Would i then be able to get nokia to debrand it for free?After my contract ends is the handset mine am i free of network restrictions in the eyes of nokia.P.S how long does the warranty last on n95?

The Nokia warranty is 25 months and is totally independent from the terms and length of your network contract. It is established from the IMEI of the handset.

I seriously doubt Nokia would agree to debrand your handset regardless of the status of your network contract.

[Bannockburn1314]

Thanks micky for your prompt response and thanks to 93tid.So n95 from 3 it is.I'll take my chances and debrand it and hope the latest firmware is all i'll ever need to enjoy the n95.In regards to nokia not debranding what about if i asked them to upgrade firmware.If i was free of contract would that allow nokia to give me a generic firmware.

[93tid]

Originally Posted by Bannockburn1314

Thanks micky for your prompt response and thanks to 93tid.So n95 from 3 it is.I'll take my chances and debrand it and hope the latest firmware is all i'll ever need to enjoy the n95.In regards to nokia not debranding what about if i asked them to upgrade firmware.If i was free of contract would that allow nokia to give me a generic firmware.

Thanks button - bottom right

I guess you will never know for sure about debranding by Nokia until you ask them to do it. My gut feeling is that every IMEI is linked to a specific product code and even if you ask for an upgrade I doubt they will change the product code just to give you a generic firmware. Most probably it will depend on who you talk to on the day and what sort of mood they are in.

Before you debrand your "3" handset please check the forum with regard to what "3"-specific services you might lose as a result. I don't remember the details, since I would not take a contract on 3 even at gunpoint, but they are somewhere on the forum.

[M8tRiX]

I recently updated my N95 8gb on 3 and i am now running 3 branded v20.0.016 :)

Hacked and tweaked too.

[Bannockburn1314]

Cheers 93tid.Im currently using debranded n70 and was worried that it would start charging me for my internet add on.Everything been fine though and even when i downloaded the msn application from planet 3 that worked for free as it should.I know what you mean about 3 though network shocking and there tech department should be sent here for a training course.Going to stick with then only because cheapest on high st dont trust online all that cashback via redemption minefield.Debranding is the way to go sure hope nokia leave us too it.

[kritdw]

Good that i have deliberately not debranded my N95-2
Another reason why you should stay with O2 whose branding is the boot/shut down screen THATS IT!

[AngusG]

I got rid of the 3 crap on my N95-2 the goold ol' fashioned way... I uninstalled it from the App Manager...