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Get 2.2 GPO on Branded Phones using Kies 1.5.3.10093.82

For Branded network phones, if you still have the previous version of Kies, you can change the LocalVer of Kies in the registry to make it think it's the latest version. Then change the product code etc to make it think you have a unbranded phone and the update will appear
I have done this on UK O2 branded SGS and has now been updated to JPO 2.2
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\DeviceDB\4]
"SoftwareRevision"="I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3"
"ProductCode"="GT-I9000HKDXEU"
"HIDSWVER"=""
"DEVCONINFO"=""
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\]
"LocalVer"="1.5.3.10103.100"

psp888 said:
For Branded network phones, if you still have the previous version of Kies, you can change the LocalVer of Kies in the registry to make it think it's the latest version. Then change the product code etc to make it think you have a unbranded phone and the update will appear
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\DeviceDB\4]
"SoftwareRevision"="I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3"
"ProductCode"="GT-I9000HKDXEU"
"HIDSWVER"=""
"DEVCONINFO"=""
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\]
"LocalVer"="1.5.3.10103.100"
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Have you tried this yourself or are you merely reposting the hack?
I've tried it on an Orange product code handset with the old version of Kies and it didn't work. Presumably, you need the new version of Kies in order to upgrade to Froyo: i heard somewhere that newer versions of Kies cannot be hacked.

I can confirm that if you allow Kies to auto update the official Froyo release is not available to you if you have upgraded to the Nortic JP6 via the registry hack.
H!pefully someone will find a way around this soon.

jian said:
Have you tried this yourself or are you merely reposting the hack?
I've tried it on an Orange product code handset with the old version of Kies and it didn't work. Presumably, you need the new version of Kies in order to upgrade to Froyo: i heard somewhere that newer versions of Kies cannot be hacked.
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Yes I have tried this on a O2 UK phone and the update appears.

I've tried this and it refuses to flash with an message telling me that my device hasn't sufficient charge. However, it is 100% charged! Anyone else seen this?

You can't use the reg hack with the latest KIES. You need the previous one, and then, changing the local ver in the registry to the latest version
Once done that, you can upgrade/downgrade to any firmware version inputing the right values on the registry's "software revision", etc...
I tried it myself, and it works.

everyone is going nuts!!!
Im like walking around the house with my USB Cable...

maesebit said:
You can't use the reg hack with the latest KIES. You need the previous one, and then, changing the local ver in the registry to the latest version
Once done that, you can upgrade/downgrade to any firmware version inputing the right values on the registry's "software revision", etc...
I tried it myself, and it works.
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what branded phone did you have, can you confirm you updated to 2.2 sucessfully so we can keep a record of what branded phones worked with this method

psp888 said:
what branded phone did you have, can you confirm you updated to 2.2 sucessfully so we can keep a record of what branded phones worked with this method
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Mine was XEC (Movistar Spain) But I already flashed to the leaked JPP/JPO
1st when connected to KIES 10093.82 I got the message: "your device can't be upgraded"
Then, changing the "Local Ver" on the registry, I got the message: "You already have the latest firmware"
So now, if I change "Software revision" in the registry to JF3, I get the option to flash this firmware.
However I didn't flash since I already have the leaked JPO/JPP and I don't know wether this oficial upgrade introduces any changes.
But well, doing this, I get the option to flash the upgrade.

Why did Samsung have to screw us over yet again, what was the big problem with the reg hack being used by people to get around their bloody crap software?????????????????????????????????????????????????
Just tried this reg change after downgrading from the new kies to this version and as soon as I use the phone reg changes I get an error no connection to server message from the updater software, if I leave the phone reg alone (with the JPM one) then it says no upgrade is available.
Anyone else with this problem as i'm about to throw my phone out of the window

psp888 said:
Yes I have tried this on a O2 UK phone and the update appears.
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Thanks. I'll give it another go then. Maybe I mistyped something.

miker33 said:
Why did Samsung have to screw us over yet again, what was the big problem with the reg hack being used by people to get around their bloody crap software?????????????????????????????????????????????????
Just tried this reg change after downgrading from the new kies to this version and as soon as I use the phone reg changes I get an error no connection to server message from the updater software, if I leave the phone reg alone (with the JPM one) then it says no upgrade is available.
Anyone else with this problem as i'm about to throw my phone out of the window
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Exactly the same for me on JP6

yes. just doen this. worked a treat. thanks

rastas69 said:
yes. just doen this. worked a treat. thanks
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Can you post which branded phone you updated from. Thanks

Managed to upgrade mine, had to edit the HIDSWVER and DEVCONINFO to include the JF6 strings and XEU part.

miker33 said:
Managed to upgrade mine, had to edit the HIDSWVER and DEVCONINFO to include the JF6 strings and XEU part.
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Post what you entered pal so I can have a go.

Lynchy30 said:
Post what you entered pal so I can have a go.
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You can leave them two entries blank

psp888 said:
You can leave them two entries blank
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It doesnt work for me if you heave them blank. I had to populate them.

I had to use the following to get around the unable to connect to server problem.
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\DeviceDB\4]
"SoftwareRevision"="I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3"
"ProductCode"="GT-I9000HKDXEU"
"HIDSWVER"="I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3"
"DEVCONINFO"="MN(GT-I9000);VER(I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3);HIDVER(I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3);PRD(GT-I9000HKDXEU);SN();IMEI(enter your imei here);PN( );CON(AT,MTP,MTP);LOCK(FALSE);SDP(CACHE)#OK#OK"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\]
"LocalVer"="1.5.3.10103.100"

miker33 said:
I had to use the following to get around the unable to connect to server problem.
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\DeviceDB\4]
"SoftwareRevision"="I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3"
"ProductCode"="GT-I9000HKDXEU"
"HIDSWVER"="I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3"
"DEVCONINFO"="MN(GT-I9000);VER(I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3);HIDVER(I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3);PRD(GT-I9000HKDXEU);SN();IMEI(enter your imei here);PN( );CON(AT,MTP,MTP);LOCK(FALSE);SDP(CACHE)#OK#OK"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\]
"LocalVer"="1.5.3.10103.100"
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Worked a treat, many thanks

Upgrade to JPO after using reg hack?

I did the reg hack to get Froyo a while back and now I want to update to the official UK Froyo (pref O2).
Iv already done an update but I think its the nordic version.
my current version is:
PDA: I9000WJPA
PHONE: I9000XXJPP
CSC: I9000XEEJP4
Any way I can do this?

Hi, Same happened with me. I had JPA too, so had to do another reg hack toget JPO.
I did this,
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\DeviceDB\4]
"SoftwareRevision"="I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3"
"ProductCode"="GT-I9000HKDXEU"
"HIDSWVER"="I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\]
"LocalVer"="1.5.3.10103.100"
You need to make sure you are using an old version of kies.

anybody got a link to a older version of kies ive got the same problem but have updated my kies

matthewpitman said:
anybody got a link to a older version of kies ive got the same problem but have updated my kies
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...ies#Installing_firmware_for_different_country
it's in here..

Thanks also Changed CRC by *#272*"IMEI"#

toffeedan said:
Hi, Same happened with me. I had JPA too, so had to do another reg hack toget JPO.
I did this,
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\DeviceDB\4]
"SoftwareRevision"="I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3"
"ProductCode"="GT-I9000HKDXEU"
"HIDSWVER"="I9000XXJF3/I9000OXAJF3/I9000XXJF3/I9000XXJF3"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\]
"LocalVer"="1.5.3.10103.100"
You need to make sure you are using an old version of kies.
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Thanks worked a treat

tonysac - thanks for that
toffeedam - thanks for this also has come up with update to JPO but apperently my phone hasnt got enough charge to update? hopefully will work after abit of charge
scottsmith1984 - sorry for jumping in on ur topic

just tried again with 3/4 of battery and is still saying device hasn't got enough charge to complete update
any ideas im lost now

matthewpitman said:
just tried again with 3/4 of battery and is still saying device hasn't got enough charge to complete update
any ideas im lost now
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From what I've read in some of the other threads, others who had the same problem have had to do a factory reset. Could try that, hope you get it sorted
Dan

toffeedan said:
From what I've read in some of the other threads, others who had the same problem have had to do a factory reset. Could try that, hope you get it sorted
Dan
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only just got round to trying this and it worked thank you very much

oficial update for Spain
Same problem here. Mine was originally branded (Movistar - Spain) with product code XEC.
Any spanish user could tell me which PDA/PHONE/CSC and product code I must use to fool kies and get the oficial update?
By the way, if I do that, will I get a Samsung Froyo or a Movistar branded firmware with all the crap inside?

O2 UK...still no froyo!

Checking Kies daily now and still only JM1 available to upgrade to...
What gives?
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

djglenn1337 said:
Checking Kies daily now and still only JM1 available to upgrade to...
What gives?
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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I got tired of waiting. Downloaded and installed XEU JP0 this afternoon, runs really well on my o2 UK SGS.

Me too, I've flashed my phone to O2 UK stock FW two weeks ago waiting for froyo but nothing so far. Going to flash XEU on 15th nov if nothing changed.

Hi. Can you do favor for me and others in Czech,Slovakia. Is in your flashed JPO possibility to switch to Czech, Slovak locale in localization settings and also swype input language ? Is it from samfirmware ? Thanks very much.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

O2 last week gave a delivery date for Frodo of 15-11-10 .
You wont update if its not on the servers .
jje

svkmirec said:
Hi. Can you do favor for me and others in Czech,Slovakia. Is in your flashed JPO possibility to switch to Czech, Slovak locale in localization settings and also swype input language ? Is it from samfirmware ? Thanks very much.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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Čeština & Slovenčina are available

djglenn1337 said:
Checking Kies daily now and still only JM1 available to upgrade to...
What gives?
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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I feel your pain.. Still nothing on Orange UK either.
I emailed Orange to ask if they could tell me when it would be released, got this reply:-
"Thank you for your email regarding your Samsung handset.
I am sorry to learn that you are unaware of our process regarding firmware updates for Orange phones. Please accept my apologies for any inconvenience this has caused.
I would like to advise that Orange customers are not able to obtain firmware updates direct from Samsung themselves, this is due to the Orange branding that you have on your phone that allows you to use this on our network.
Please find below a link to our website where you are able to check in the future if an update via Orange has been released.
http://www2.orange.co.uk/servlet/Sa...96364420640&product=Feature&t=Product&tabid=1
Be aware that your handset may not be available on the listings until if or when an update is released.
When a new update is made available by a handset manufacturer they will pass a version of this to Orange so that we can run the required tests to confirm that this update they have released will co-exist with the Orange branding that you are required to use on your phone.
It is possible that the new update that is released may not co-exist with the Orange branding and thus we will not be able to release the update for the Samsung Galaxy, if they can not co-exist and we were to release this to your phone, this could effectively be detrimental to your handset and Orange will not process for this reason.
If the update version can not co-exist with the Orange branding then we will wait for Samsung to release a new update to which we will restart the testing process accordingly.
Be aware that it is not possible to advise of any estimated timescale for the testing of this update by Orange, furthermore, we can not guarantee that an update will be released at all regarding the Samsung Galaxy as the updates that could be released may never work alongside the Orange branding on the phone.
Because some of this information is speculative and based on situations regarding the testing of updates that may or may not ever be released by Samsung and the time it takes to complete the testing of the new updates, please accept my sincere apologies that we can not be more specific regarding your query.
As with the current Android update it has been released via an Over-The-Air format, this may be the situation for the the next available update, but this method we will not be able to confirm until the update is valid for Orange UK handset users when it has been released.
Please be advised that the answers to many common queries can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section in the Help and Support option on the Home page of our website.
www.orange.co.uk
I trust this information clarifies your query"

I have one of the O2 unlocked handsets, just went for the XEU update, works like a charm

Im on o2, got my phone from car phone warehouse and i updated to 2.2 last week though Kies
Regards Jim

Benson881 said:
Im on o2, got my phone from car phone warehouse and i updated to 2.2 last week though Kies
Regards Jim
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Could u tell us: pda,phone and CSC versions please ?
I would be grateful, cuz I'm waiting for O2 FW just for the APN settings and for future updates.

If I update to XEU Froyo version now can I update to O2 Froyo version when they decide to release it?
Just thinking about warranty etc...

thegadgetman said:
If I update to XEU Froyo version now can I update to O2 Froyo version when they decide to release it?
Just thinking about warranty etc...
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You can always change back to what you need via Odin if you're comfortable with that. If not, wait for official Kies update or you'll have lots of work to do.

Yz_MCR said:
Could u tell us: pda,phone and CSC versions please ?
I would be grateful, cuz I'm waiting for O2 FW just for the APN settings and for future updates.
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I just reformatted my computer so i cant plug my phone into kies at the moment caus i havent reinstalled it yet. I can tell you what my phone says though
Model : GT-I9000
Firmware 2.2
Baseband Version : I9000XXJP
Kernel Version : 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
Build number : Froyo.XXJPO
Regards Jim

JPO from samfirmware sets product code to xxkor :/
While they claim that it is europian firmware, so ... and does not have cz/sk swype. I have backup of some important files so ot is not prob, but better is to be pattient and wait for official froyo. This is my advice for ordinary peoples.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

O2 now saying this week subject to testing .
jje

chambo622 said:
You can always change back to what you need via Odin if you're comfortable with that. If not, wait for official Kies update or you'll have lots of work to do.
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I am happy to use Odin and don't mind the effort but are there actual O2 ROMs around that I can flash back onto the device later if needed?
Also will flashing an XEU ROM change my product code?

Latest update news from O2 tweet .
Can you tell us when (i.e a real date) the android 2.2 update for Samsung Galaxy S will be available.
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It should be with you tomorrow
jje

Im trying the update and I get server timeout, usually it just says no update available, I wonder if something is brewing.

tumpin said:
Im trying the update and I get server timeout, usually it just says no update available, I wonder if something is brewing.
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Last tweet was saying later today .
jje

JJEgan said:
Latest update news from O2 tweet .
Can you tell us when (i.e a real date) the android 2.2 update for Samsung Galaxy S will be available.
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It should be with you tomorrow
jje
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i'm O2 SGS user uk, updated my sgs last night to JPA via kies, didn't need reg edit hack... had jp6 (via kies using reg edit) previously. was available since 15/11/10 @ 2100 GMT, recommend rooting SGS via pc and OCLF, quad score before was 980 after was 1800.
much more solid compared to JP6.... need to fully test it but why you reading this get the new firmware!!!
forgot to add, needed to click the update firmware button more then once as i think the server which you download JPA from is quite busy, it is there though, thank goodness i don't need to deal with kies for a while!

Issues about ROM, UPDATE, APPS & LAG FIX

Hi People
I am new to this Forum and please i need all the help i can get.
Over a month ago i upgraded my Galaxy S to a 2.2 using odin after o2 told me i was a pay as u go customer and could not get one.
However, i noticed Flash 10.1, youtube and some other apps will not update. Angry birds will not even install.
Is there anyway to update to the official Froyo, get the latest ROM and eliminate lags.
Thanks in advance

anybody please

@tcoker1,
Have you tried hard resetting(or even factory resetting) the phone?
It works for most cases..

Try using one of the custom roms. (Eg docs).they are very fast and are based on the newest official roms
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

racerboy how do i do that

Hrithan2020 said:
@tcoker1,
Have you tried hard resetting(or even factory resetting) the phone?
It works for most cases..
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PDA:I9000XXJP2
PHONE:I9000XXJP2
CSCI9000OXAJP2
BUILD:2010.07
then from about phone
KERNEL VERSION: [email protected]#1
BASEBAND VERSION:I9000XXJP2
BUILD NUMBER: GT-I900-eng 2.2MASTER332test-keys.332
these r the info from my phone do they make sense to u Hrithan2020

have you tried factory resetting the phone and wipe cache partition?

after o2 told me i was a pay as u go customer and could not get one.
O2 released Froyo a few weeks back for all customers including PAYG .
May help substitute O2 for TMob
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863031
I upgraded via ODIN downgraded once official O2 firmware was released to Eclair used the Kies Registry Patcher to change the details to the correct ones for O2 UK .
AS per my post
I kept failing with Kies using JM1 eventual success was via this method .
Used old Kies + NoDial registry patcher .
Its an unlocked O2UK phone
Changed to
Software Revision: I9000ADJF1/I9000O2UJF2_/I9000ADJF1/I9000ADJF1
GT-I9000HKDO2U
HIDSWVER
I9000ADJM1/I9000O2UJM1/I9000ADJM1/I9000ADJM1
Did NOT change
DevCon Info
MN(GT-I9000);VER(I9000XWJM1//I9000XXJG6/I9000XWJM1);HIDVER(I9000XWJM1//I9000XXJG6/I9000XWJM1);PRD(GT-I9000HKDXEU);SN();IMEI( YOUR IMEI );PN( YOUR PHONE NUMBER );CON(AT,MTP,MTP);LOCK (FALSE)
#OK#
Note DevCon Info was not changed and left as the registry entry
Change to
Kies version
1.5.3.10103.100
Using NoDials reg hack Write registry and click update button leaving hack open
jje
jje

Removing branded start-up logo? (Samsung Omnia 7)

Hi all, new here
I'm in Australia with the Samsung Omnia 7.
I bought phone online from someone who won it in an Optus competition (Optus being the carrier here).
The phone is unlocked to any network but for about 3-5 seconds upon the phones startup, there is a branded Optus logo that is displayed.
I want it GONE.
What's the best way to do this? I'm running the original firmware, not the new leaked one. I'm also not game to flash to the leaked newer firmware as Samsung hasn't released it officially and I've heard some Aussies have had some issues after doing it.
What's the safest way I can remove this start-up logo branding? Thanks!

change to a different firmware, vol up+camera+power button > download mode> samfirmwares.com firmware(unbranded)! Thats currently the only possibility.

What about by editing a registry entry or something?
I'm not prepared to "upgrade" to that firmware until Samsung releases it (if they do).
They probably haven't for a reason.

try chevron unlocker, install registry explorer search and share!

Is chevron unlocker going to change something about my device I can't reverse? I want full control of any testing I do.

sorry for late reply, the firmware file consists of lot parts (Phone, csc,eboot,pda), modifying a specific file in the archive may remove the startup logo.Just search wiki for answers about the significance of each part.Or better still, wait for the update release by MS see if it changes anything! Chevron won't help!
Most users have upgraded to the firmware available at samfirmware.com I too running omnia 7 t-mobile uk version unbranded by downloading I8700XENJK1. Have had no issues so far!

Any updates on this with new unlocking methods etc..?
I'd really like that start up pic gone if I can!

Gp. said:
Any updates on this with new unlocking methods etc..?
I'd really like that start up pic gone if I can!
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No, like has already been said, the only way to get rid of this is to re-flash the device. You should be able to only flash parts of it though which would leave the OS (and all apps, settings etc) intact. I'm guessing it's the bootloader image that includes the logo you're seeing, so would start there.

emigrating said:
No, like has already been said, the only way to get rid of this is to re-flash the device. You should be able to only flash parts of it though which would leave the OS (and all apps, settings etc) intact. I'm guessing it's the bootloader image that includes the logo you're seeing, so would start there.
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Do you have anyway to do this? There's no tool I've heard of which can replace specific parts of the ROM?
It's a full reflash or nothing, I think.
Casey

Casey_boy said:
Do you have anyway to do this? There's no tool I've heard of which can replace specific parts of the ROM?
It's a full reflash or nothing, I think.
Casey
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For now it is. Even with WinMo 6.5 we had to flash the 2nd start up screen. Then we had full access to the core of OS. Right now we dont. So only way to get rid of it is to flash a brand free rom issue by samsung and not a carrier

Any updates on this now?
Anyone know a registry key that is associated with the start up logo?

evolutionqy7 said:
For now it is. Even with WinMo 6.5 we had to flash the 2nd start up screen. Then we had full access to the core of OS. Right now we dont. So only way to get rid of it is to flash a brand free rom issue by samsung and not a carrier
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Are you absolutely certain about this? The ROM comes in parts and I would assume we could flash only part 1 or 2 if we so wanted?
Gp. said:
Any updates on this now?
Anyone know a registry key that is associated with the start up logo?
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There IS NO registry key for this. The boot logo is displayed long before the OS has even started booting.

I've also installed the firmware from samfirmware.com and I've had no issues at all. I've managed to update to Pre-NODO and NODO without any pain (apart from having to use the Hungarian Hack to get NODO early).
I've seen no downsides from my perspective.
The only risk I can see is that no carriers will have tested WP7 against this firmware until it's officially released by Samsung.

if you have a 4.10.1.9 bootloader, there's no possibility to change your rom....forget it.
right now, this bootloader fail to upgrade... no download mode ability at omnia 7

mughalgxt said:
change to a different firmware, vol up+camera+power button > download mode> samfirmwares.com firmware(unbranded)! Thats currently the only possibility.
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Hello everyone, Im new to the site. I too purchased, what I thought to be unbranded, a mobile over the internet that was branded with T-Mobile Germany. Im in Australia. I can use my Optus SIM Card. But what was worrying me is what affects a branded phone (especially from another country) would have on me and my usage, especially with the new Mango update.
Now unless someone can tell me that it really doesnt make any difference to how the phone will work, I want it unbranded for safety sake. That being said, my quote above, This firmware, obviously it sounds custom and not official. If I install this firmware, any Windows Update up until this point (Not Mango), will it still install via zune? and will it take on the Mango update when thats out?
Thanks guys

ChisPydtank said:
Now unless someone can tell me that it really doesnt make any difference to how the phone will work, I want it unbranded for safety sake. That being said, my quote above, This firmware, obviously it sounds custom and not official. If I install this firmware, any Windows Update up until this point (Not Mango), will it still install via zune? and will it take on the Mango update when thats out?
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I believe samfirmware just releases leaked firmware. They are therefore all "official" in a sense and the unbranded ones should just be firmware for the unbranded devices.
If you're using a branded phone, the official updates will roll out when the original carrier certifies it. Apart from that and the boot branding, there shouldn't be many differences.

ChisPydtank said:
Hello everyone, Im new to the site. I too purchased, what I thought to be unbranded, a mobile over the internet that was branded with T-Mobile Germany. Im in Australia. I can use my Optus SIM Card. But what was worrying me is what affects a branded phone (especially from another country) would have on me and my usage, especially with the new Mango update.
Now unless someone can tell me that it really doesnt make any difference to how the phone will work, I want it unbranded for safety sake. That being said, my quote above, This firmware, obviously it sounds custom and not official. If I install this firmware, any Windows Update up until this point (Not Mango), will it still install via zune? and will it take on the Mango update when thats out?
Thanks guys
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Branded won't make any difference to your experience. But you can flash the unbranded ROM it's easy enough and you should still get the Mango update.

So?
GP, have you gotten rid of it yet?

Sherwet said:
GP, have you gotten rid of it yet?
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Just flash an unbranded ROM dude, really easy

The second screen, the carrier logo, is simple mologo.bmp file... If you replace it with some file explorer, you are done