Sorry if this has been posted before, I cant use the search option for some reason so I cant search for it... lol
Anyway this is if anyone wants to update their phones firmware to the latest generic version without any expensive equipment.
To update the firmware as posted before you can use the Nokia software updater which checks your current phone and then finds updates for it depending on the model and your network. This works fine and is a great tool by Nokia however if your network doesnt have any new updates or if you want to remove the crappy network branding, then you can use the following.
The Nokia software updater works by checking your phone product code, it then downloads an update depending on the product code, so if you change your product code to that of a Generic model, the updater will upgrade to the latest generic firmware.
Step 1, Download NSS & Nokia NSU
NSS - http://www.b-phreaks.co.uk/files/NSS/NSS10383.zip
NSU - Nokia UK - Phone software updater - Software - Get support and software
Step 2, Find the product code for your model in a Generic version
e.g
6680 RM-36
0516031 Euro1 Lt Bronze
0520999 Euro1 Silver Blue
N70 RM-84
0522157 Euro1 Stainless Silver & Black
0523737 Euro1 Ivory Pearl & Aubergine
0536418 Euro1 Music edition
N80 RM-92
0529378 Euro1 Smooth Stainless
0529381 Euro1 Pearl Black
N91 RM-43
0523183 Euro1
Step 3, Install NSS and NSU
Step 4,
Connect Phone to Datacable usually the same one supplied with the phone
Run NSS > Click Scan for New Device (Magnifying Glass) > Click Phone Info > Next to Product Code Click Enable enter Product Code > Click Write.
After the Code has been written close NSS
Note: The Read option doesnt work... So no point trying...
Switch off phone and switch back on.
Step 5, Run NSU allow it to update the phone.
As long as the Generic software available is newer than your phones current firmware you should now have an updated unbranded Nokia phone....
This will not unlock the phone
Please use this at your own risk, unbranding will void your phones warranty using the wrong product code may kill your phone.
If you want your old firmware back this may be difficult....
Anyway this is if anyone wants to update their phones firmware to the latest generic version without any expensive equipment.
To update the firmware as posted before you can use the Nokia software updater which checks your current phone and then finds updates for it depending on the model and your network. This works fine and is a great tool by Nokia however if your network doesnt have any new updates or if you want to remove the crappy network branding, then you can use the following.
The Nokia software updater works by checking your phone product code, it then downloads an update depending on the product code, so if you change your product code to that of a Generic model, the updater will upgrade to the latest generic firmware.
Step 1, Download NSS & Nokia NSU
NSS - http://www.b-phreaks.co.uk/files/NSS/NSS10383.zip
NSU - Nokia UK - Phone software updater - Software - Get support and software
Step 2, Find the product code for your model in a Generic version
e.g
6680 RM-36
0516031 Euro1 Lt Bronze
0520999 Euro1 Silver Blue
N70 RM-84
0522157 Euro1 Stainless Silver & Black
0523737 Euro1 Ivory Pearl & Aubergine
0536418 Euro1 Music edition
N80 RM-92
0529378 Euro1 Smooth Stainless
0529381 Euro1 Pearl Black
N91 RM-43
0523183 Euro1
Step 3, Install NSS and NSU
Step 4,
Connect Phone to Datacable usually the same one supplied with the phone
Run NSS > Click Scan for New Device (Magnifying Glass) > Click Phone Info > Next to Product Code Click Enable enter Product Code > Click Write.
After the Code has been written close NSS
Note: The Read option doesnt work... So no point trying...
Switch off phone and switch back on.
Step 5, Run NSU allow it to update the phone.
As long as the Generic software available is newer than your phones current firmware you should now have an updated unbranded Nokia phone....
This will not unlock the phone
Please use this at your own risk, unbranding will void your phones warranty using the wrong product code may kill your phone.
If you want your old firmware back this may be difficult....