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[Q] How to Check Omnia Branding

I ordered my Samsung Omnia 7 from Amazon (Sold by FGS Trading).
Amazon said "unlocked GSM mobile phone" and it is an unlocked GSM mobile phone. I made the false assumption that it would also be unbranded. Tbh, there's no sign of branding anywhere other than that it says T-Mobile upon booting.
I know it's T-Mobile branded, but I read people referring to their branding per country too (ex. T-Mobile Germany). Does the country also affect anything or just the general T-Mobile branding? How can I check what branding I have?
AFAIK, the US doesn't have the Samsung Omnia 7, but the Samsung Focus. Under that logic, I shouldn't have the T-Mobile US branding, even though I ordered it from the US.

If it says T-Mobile on the back underneath the Samsung Logo and your phone was by default in English and not German then you most likely have a T-Mobile UK device.
It's ridiculously easy to debrand though.

Point me to the debranding instructions please UK T-Mobile Omnia 7, stuck on the 7004 software, doesn't fall for the disconnect while checking for update routine - lost count of how many tries I have had

I also bought an unlocked t-mobile branded phone. It was simple enough to debrand by loading an updated firmware from samfimware.com
But, an easier option would be for you to look at
http://www.mobiletechworld.com/2011/04/04/update-your-windows-phone-7-device-in-one-click/
Debranding the phone doesn't guarantee that you'll get NoDo immediately - it certainly didn't for me, and I had to use the Hungarian Hack to get my NoDo.
The link above should be easier for you.

brummiesteven said:
If it says T-Mobile on the back underneath the Samsung Logo and your phone was by default in English and not German then you most likely have a T-Mobile UK device.
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There is no physical branding on it. It's just the T-Mobile logo on boot.
But now that you mention it, I think the phone was in German when I first got it! Thanks for the info.

Thanks, I'll give it a go - phone absolutely refuses the trick going around - have tried probably 40 times:-(

richardyates said:
Thanks, I'll give it a go - phone absolutely refuses the trick going around - have tried probably 40 times:-(
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Unfortunately, this was a short term solution. It looks like Microsoft has stepped in and forced the removal of the third party update tool.

I guess I was wrong, mine is T-Mo Hungary branded.
Here's how to check:
Step 1: Get a registry editor app. I suggest WP7 Root Tools by Heathcliff74 (available in the WP7 dev forum).
Step 2: Go to: Local Machine\System\Platform\DeviceTargetInfo
Step 3: check the value data of "MobileOperator". Mine says TMO-HU.

I think you can work out the region by looking at the CSC version number. To get to this, dial *#1234# in diagnosis menu. This way you don't need a developer unlocked phone.

Question for Three UK Note 3 users

Hello, all, very quick question, I have searched the forums, and googled this, but can only find information regarding the region lock, not the the sim lock itself. So my question is, for anyone who has purchased a Note 3 on Three UK, is the device locked to the three network, or could I say use an O2 or Vodafone sim card in it (all UK sims). If not, is there an easy way around the sim lock?
Thank you in advance for anyone who has taken the time to read and answer this post.

JamDonot said:
Hello, all, very quick question, I have searched the forums, and googled this, but can only find information regarding the region lock, not the the sim lock itself. So my question is, for anyone who has purchased a Note 3 on Three UK, is the device locked to the three network, or could I say use an O2 or Vodafone sim card in it (all UK sims). If not, is there an easy way around the sim lock?
Thank you in advance for anyone who has taken the time to read and answer this post.
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Is it on contract? If so then yes the device will be locked to Three UK and you have to use the phone for atleast 3 months and then pay 15£ to get it officially unlocked by three.
HOWEVER,
I bought my phone last week, got an unlock code from eBay for 6£, unlocked the phone, and replaced the branded firmware with an official unbranded firmware - so technically, my phones no longer ThreeUK branded. I use 3 different sims. The latter step is not really necessary, because you can still use multiple sims with just an unlocked phone. I replaced the firmware because I didnt want any carrier branding.
You can get the code from eBay and they will email it to you within half an hour (I got mine in just 5 minutes).

cool, thank you for the reply. have an O2 sim, so want to be able to use both until the missus 's contact runs out and she takes my o2 one. don't suppose you have a link to the eBay item

JamDonot said:
cool, thank you for the reply. have an O2 sim, so want to be able to use both until the missus 's contact runs out and she takes my o2 one. don't suppose you have a link to the eBay item
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161120336570?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
That should do it

Schadowx277 said:
Is it on contract? If so then yes the device will be locked to Three UK and you have to use the phone for atleast 3 months and then pay 15£ to get it officially unlocked by three.
HOWEVER,
I bought my phone last week, got an unlock code from eBay for 6£, unlocked the phone, and replaced the branded firmware with an official unbranded firmware - so technically, my phones no longer ThreeUK branded. I use 3 different sims. The latter step is not really necessary, because you can still use multiple sims with just an unlocked phone. I replaced the firmware because I didnt want any carrier branding.
You can get the code from eBay and they will email it to you within half an hour (I got mine in just 5 minutes).
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wont it cause a wrranty problem if you need it from vodafone since you have debranded software it will be obvious to vodafone you have changed software. Unless your knox isnt tripped and you cant reflash a vodafone version without tripping knox

Payg customers with three can unlock their phone straight away, monthly contract customers have to wait 30 days and pay their first bill before they can unlock their phone. I would post the link to three's support page but I am not allowed to. Just Google three unlock code.
JamDonot said:
Hello, all, very quick question, I have searched the forums, and googled this, but can only find information regarding the region lock, not the the sim lock itself. So my question is, for anyone who has purchased a Note 3 on Three UK, is the device locked to the three network, or could I say use an O2 or Vodafone sim card in it (all UK sims). If not, is there an easy way around the sim lock?
Thank you in advance for anyone who has taken the time to read and answer this post.
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[Q] No option for Carrier billing on modded phone?

Hi.
I live in the Philippines and my carrier Globe has recently (august) started to roll out the option for Carrier Billing.
But no matter what i try i cannot get that option when i am in Play store.on my S4.
I tested it on my girlfriends Note 2, and she was able to select that option. We are both postpaid and the accounts are both in my name.
I´ve cleared the data and cache from Play store. Still the same issue. I´ve been in contact with my carrier but they seem painfully unaware on how the issue can be resolved.
Now, the thing that differs from my S4 and the gf´s Note is that her phone is inly rooted while mine have a custom rom as well.
I don´t remember the name of the rom sadly.
But i hope that a screenshot may do some good? h**tp://imgur.com/JsEVt0f
Another thing that may or may not make a difference is the Android version. Or am i completely wrong?
Hopefully someone could shed some light over this.
Thank you in advance

dMaN24 said:
Hi.
I live in the Philippines and my carrier Globe has recently (august) started to roll out the option for Carrier Billing.
But no matter what i try i cannot get that option when i am in Play store.on my S4.
I tested it on my girlfriends Note 2, and she was able to select that option. We are both postpaid and the accounts are both in my name.
I´ve cleared the data and cache from Play store. Still the same issue. I´ve been in contact with my carrier but they seem painfully unaware on how the issue can be resolved.
Now, the thing that differs from my S4 and the gf´s Note is that her phone is inly rooted while mine have a custom rom as well.
I don´t remember the name of the rom sadly.
But i hope that a screenshot may do some good? h**tp://imgur.com/JsEVt0f
Another thing that may or may not make a difference is the Android version. Or am i completely wrong?
Hopefully someone could shed some light over this.
Thank you in advance
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Hi ,
Maybe you CSC is not the right one
CSC; - Customer Sales Code;
This value can vary depending on who sold you the handset or if it is branded, if Orange sold you the handset, it will most likely have ORA as a CSC code. If Car Phone warehouse sold it to you, it would be CPW or XEU, this is in relation with your product code and changing the CSC code can change the product code held in nv_data.bin. The CSC firmware file contains a list of definitions for determining which network you are connected to.

Aah.
So if i flash it with a newer firmware that is a stock carrier firmware it should work?
Going from I9505DXUBMG5 to I9505XXUGNH8 in that case.
4.2.2 to 4.4.2

Remove regional Lock on S8 (acquired in Europe, to be used in Angola)

Hey guys!
A friend of mine just bought a galaxy S8 in Portugal, and will soon move to Angola, and wants to use it there.
He's done the 5 minute local call, but after it, the device is still not accepting the Angola Sim card.
Any other options to remove it?
Thank you

brunomcf said:
Hey guys!
A friend of mine just bought a galaxy S8 in Portugal, and will soon move to Angola, and wants to use it there.
He's done the 5 minute local call, but after it, the device is still not accepting the Angola Sim card.
Any other options to remove it?
Thank you
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I had an S7 from China/SE Asia. It worked OK in the US on AT&T as it was, but I wanted a US (universal) firmware. Eventually I could flash a US universal, or leave the phone OS as it was.
To get the region to change to US, I had to flash the correct CSC package. It took me a few tries at finding the correct CSC, as the CSC had to match the version of the OS (version/number wise, not region wise).
For S8's I can't remember about the issue of minutes or when that criteria became included with the S8's system.

Hong Kong device with a european SIM-card?

Hey everyone!
I have a problem that´s probably a bit stupid. First the facts:
- I bought a TA-1068 from a (as I now know) shady reseller on the Internet (https://www.guterkauf.com.de/de_DE/) - never buy from them...
- I live in Europe
- Problem: The TA-1068 is (as I understand it...) suited for Hong Kong & Taiwan.
- When I now put a european SIM-card into the phone it doesn´t find it and I get a "no SIM-card" error. Everything else works, I can set up a Google account etc. This means I cannot use the phone as it is right now.
My question for you is: Is there a softwarefix for this, or is there no way I can ever use this phone with a european SIM-card?
Nokia already told me they have no way to help me (because it´s a Hong Kong device) and the shady reseller doesn´t admit that the phone is unusable to me and their support sends me in circles.
Kind regards,
Hauke

This is a Nokia 6.1 TA-1068.
Which firmware is your Nokia 6.1 running? Dial *#*#227#*#* and tell me the version displayed.
Also you can test if SIM card contact works by dialing *#*#372733#*#*.

hikari_calyx said:
This is a Nokia 6.1 TA-1068.
Which firmware is your Nokia 6.1 running? Dial *#*#227#*#* and tell me the version displayed.
Also you can test if SIM card contact works by dialing *#*#372733#*#*.
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Hello and thanks for answering!
The Version is shown as: PL2-326F-0-00WW-01
And the SIM Card test only shows "Test passed? No" - so i suppose the device has no contact to the SIM card...

Soo...I suppose there is no solution then?