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Re: N900 on vodaphone issues*

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Originally Posted by kwljunky (Post 468238)

sucess !
I like !
Anyone else with vodaphone branded 205 im going to be helpful and i suggest doing this (just so theres a tutorial in this thread/ dont have to go searching and stuff):

First off download flasher from here: http://tablets-dev.nokia.com/maemo-d...-downloads.php

and then from here download the 203 lib file, you have to enter your imei number but it still shows up with the 203 image http://tablets-dev.nokia.com/nokia_n900.php

then install flasher and put the lib file into the flasher dictionary:
C:\program files\maemo\flasher-3.5
note: This doesent work on 64 bit editions so i would find a friends laptop or use a live cd for windows 32 bit, or if your fimilar with vmware just use that to set up a virtual version of windows.

Then in the start menu, type cmd in the search bar at the bottom for windows vista/windows 7 users but right click it and open file location.

Should take you to system32 where the cmd program is located.
Then highlight it and press copy, and then paste it into c:\program files\maemo\flasher-3.5
dictionary and then start it.
This saves you having to retype it incase you mistype it or your currently in holiday in amsterdam and you cant be botherd to type it because of some substances :p.

And then switch off your mobile, take out the charger but make sure that there is charge on the battery !

Then hold down u and connect the usb cable from your computer into the n900 and there will be a nokia logo with no backlight but there will be a usb icon in the corner.
Once you have that set up, as the n900 is in flashing mode.
Start the cmd inside of the flasher dictionary.

And for me just copy and paste this in there

"flasher-3.5.exe -f rx-51_2009se_1.2009.42-11.203.2_pr_combined_203_arm.bin -f -r"

without quotes and hit enter and it should work !
Note between the -f and the -f is the lib file that you downloaded for me it was this one but if you are looking at this and you have a different image then just go into the flasher dictionary and copy and paste the exact name of the lib file with the extension and take out the version that i have put here.

Flasher-3.5.exe -f (put your lib filename here do not include these brackets) -f -r

and hit enter and watch the magic happen.

Then the n900 will restart and your firmware shall be unbranded !

Note: If the cmd prompt says that the device has not been found, you will have to either use another persons pc and make sure its 32 bit or a image or vmware as flasher doesent support 64 bit, as i found out :).

Hope this is been usefull

and screw vodaphone branded products todd five !! *waves hand in the air for a vitrual 5*

hi ive had my n900 4 a week on vodafone contract from e2save online shop IM IN UK its the 203 version but when i try 2 get this latest update it says 2 go on my pc and connect it via usb and use the nsu so i tryed that and it just says ive got the latest version but my phone is telling me i havent?any help would be grand thx?:)

Re: N900 on vodaphone issues*

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Originally Posted by firedup (Post 469296)

OK got it working now (still not sure what the U button was??!!)

It seemed only 1 of my USB ports could successfully connect while the device was powered off. Think it might be because of the power supplied to this netbook I'm using.

Also, the actual flashing seemed to take about 10 seconds, it restarted and then was done?? Thought nothing had happened at first as it was so quick!

Have now also update to the lates via the firmware - thanks kwljunky for the instructions! Bye Bye VF shite!

No problem, glad you got rid of the VP crap !
Now you can get to all the apps and the ovi store= not that theres anything amazing on it yet !

Re: N900 on vodaphone issues*

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Originally Posted by HULL HELLRAISER (Post 475046)

Connect to a wi fi/ if you have a internet plan with vodaphone its recommended that you use that as some of the earlier updates were having problems connecting with wi fi.

Im guessing your phones telling you as a "!" from the top where the clock is that there is a maemo 5 update ?
If this is the case, then dont use the computer !
In using the computer to update may delete all of the data on the n900, wat that means is putting your contacts details hand by hand one at a time again and again and again...ok you get the idea :eek: !

So basicly go to the app manager and click update from there and then just click the maemo 5 update and download and install it !

Re: N900 on vodaphone issues*

Has anyone confirmed there is a difference in the VF roms? VF keep insisting on their forum that although it does have a different product code, it has not been branded...
Mine isn't arriving till next week so I can't check yet.

Re: N900 on vodaphone issues*

Hi guys I have a data plan on my SIM (TMN Portugal) and i had a Internet connection using my N70 (big jump to the N900 i know). I can use my wifi connection with no problems but i can't use the GPRS connection with the SIM card on my N900 and could use it on the N70 (subscribed to TMN)

Sorry if this is the wrong post

Re: N900 on vodaphone issues*

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Originally Posted by Soundy (Post 477776)

I've spoken to different people at both Nokia and at Vodafone about this. The VF N900 is definitely *not* branded firmware in any way, shape or form.

Confirmed.

Re: N900 on vodaphone issues*

I had been waiting ages for my N900 directly from VF as I was due an upgrade. They said early Feb for stock/delivery over the phone but a few stores had 1 in stock. For some amazing reason, my local store had 2 and I was promised the same upgrade deal so I got it Tuesday. Once the first update was available, I noticed the 205 / 203 issue.... Anyway, there seems to be no VF branding at all.
What makes me laugh more now, in thinking about it, I was given 1 month free VF music store access, VF TV package and a couple of other VF things that I used a lot on my N95 8gb. However, on my N900, there is no direct way, or icon or anything to get to the TV. Not even a web bookmark!
However, that being said, it woould not update and I was starting to get a lot of reboots! I flashed the version to 203 and updated easily. The following day, I got the large update and everthing seems to be running ok so far!
But overall, there seems to be no difference at all in VF's 205 other than no updates!!

Re: N900 on vodaphone issues*

been on voda for about a month, with n900.. no repositorys are locked or anything, updated over wifi no problem, everything works dandy =)

Re: N900 on vodaphone issues*

I've flashed ok but unable to connect to vodafone now, wifi and everything else is ok but unable to make calls etc, anyone else experienced this?

Re: N900 on vodaphone issues*

It seems its just a day or two longer that updates are taking to get on to vodafone devices. It maybe just the order the product codes version of firmware is released. But even if it is Vodafone holding back for a day or two to test and approve. I cant say thats to big an issue as like many phone op co's they seem to have had there fair share of nightmare product issues. Like the N97 issues and 5800 speaker problem etc.

I work for a large IT company in Tech Support supporting both customers (ie general public) and trained technicans.
There is a great difference in supporting both. I would dread having Customers with no IT skills trying firmware updates:eek:

The majority of the users of this website of course understand no device is perfect and will understand the concept of firmware updating and all the do's and dont's.
Having any major flaws in a update would be a massive customer relations issue and of course possible hit them in the pocket.

Just hoping Vodafone keep supporting the N900 and make mucho money of it so other Phone operators see that if they just provide call/data plans and still achieve what they are there to do make profit:) Rather than worrying about adding extras to the phones.

I can remeber in the 90's with mobiles they were unlocked (at least on vodafone UK) and had no special software that I was aware of just the network settings which were from the sim i understand.
Vodafone and I think 02 now provide their phones unlocked again in the Uk not sure about the others. Hopefully Branding will disappear or at least be not so ott for most phones soon..