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Red_Rach Posts: 424

Yeah, get rid of the vodafone crap. Its not how SE intended the phone to be!
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Posted: 2007-11-01 22:34:01
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downsie Posts: 38

Indeed. I'm surprised more customers don't complain to Vodafone, Orange, etc. about their branding policy.

It's probably because most folks just aren't aware that their phones should be any different. Some of my mates look at me like I'm off another planet

when I mention 'firmware' and 'de-branding'

[ This Message was edited by: downsie on 2007-11-02 03:22 ]
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Posted: 2007-11-02 04:20:51
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hens00 Posts: 2

If you want to debrand the outer casing of your phone, then check out this page http://www.freephonesforlife.co.uk/tips/index.html for more info.

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Posted: 2007-11-02 18:39:23
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tranced Posts: > 500

when we talk about debranding we mean software wise.
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Posted: 2007-11-02 19:32:25
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Boothy20 Posts: 3

Debranding
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Posted: 2007-12-19 17:07:13
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carkitter Posts: > 500

TBH the benefits of Vodafone support far out-weigh the benefits of debranding IMO. I've taken advantage of numerous discounts and special deals lately. Vodafone customer service is also much improved and I'm happy not to rock the boat by debranding.
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Posted: 2007-12-19 22:49:13
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Boothy20 Posts: 3

Why would debranding affect Vodafone support?
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Posted: 2007-12-20 01:19:16
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carkitter Posts: > 500

What? You mean down here where there is only 1 GSM network who can dictate market terms? Unlock codes don't exist here, debranding is done by stealth and can isolate you from some Vodafone 3G services. Besides, I've had WSOD, broken hinges, cracked keys all repaired under warranty by

NZ so I wouldn't want to void it.
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Posted: 2007-12-20 02:50:35
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downsie Posts: 38

Oh, for crying out loud! How many times must this be explained?
De-branding your phone only means that the phone's firmware (the software that YOU use to access the menus, etc.) is restored to the original Sony Ericsson version.
The phone remains locked to the provider's network.
The provider will neither know nor care if you have debranded your phone.
You will still pay them for their service.
You will still be able to call upon their customer services.
The earth will still spin on its axis and George Bush will still be a fukwit, like so many inhabitants of this puny space rock.

[ This Message was edited by: downsie on 2008-03-22 19:59 ]
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Posted: 2008-03-22 20:58:00
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13chanty1 Posts: 19

???? i don't get it
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Posted: 2008-03-27 02:59:52
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