Unlocking Nokia 5800 for firmware upgrade.

widge34 · 16-10-2009, 7:17 AM

I have a Nokia 5800 locked to Orange which means that at the moment i can't upgrade to nokia's latest firmware, because it takes Orange about six months before they pass on the upgrade. If i unlock the phone will this enable me to download the latest firmware

widge34 · 16-10-2009, 2:32 PM

Anyone???? I am assuming it will work. Just want to be sure.

Uridium · 16-10-2009, 3:27 PM

Don't confuse unlocking with debranding.

Unlocking is the process of allowing the phone to work with any network sim.

debranding is the process of changing the Phone's product ID to allow the installation of non network branded firmware.

You can Debrand a handset without removing the simlock and vice versa.

sounds like Debranding is what you want to achieve. It's simple to do and has been covered in the main 5800 thread but just be aware it will invalidate your warranty.

(Can always change product code, update firmware then change it back mind

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RobM · 16-10-2009, 5:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uridium

(Can always change product code, update firmware then change it back mind

)

Don't be fooled into thinking this will keep your warranty alive though. Once you change the product code and use the Nokia software updater, it's gone.

BUT - It's a phone, make it do what you want an enjoy it.