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anon_ymous

Do remember that unlocking this device via code generation, or software tools voids your warranty. If it's rooted, it can be unrooted ie: meaning that you would still have warranty available. I think I may buy one, but will probably buy a rebel sim, so that my warranty is intact once it's bought.

I spoke to a guy in Orange, and he told me that even if the unlock code is given by Orange, it will still break your warranty hence the reason I am willing to buy a rebel sim instead.

Also, the grey looks almost black on the orange site? Could any one confirm the colour? I'd rather have black, over grey

ramper77

spinynorman wrote: »

Just remember folks, the screens on these bad boys aren't OLED (good) anymore the're now TFT (not so good) with backlights...:(

Anyway, just remember lots of the reviews were done with the good screen editions, so take with a pinch of NaCl !!

The TFT screen is very good....and unlock it for free. And after installing a 2.2 rom, the phone is spectacular value....buy it!

ramper77

waqasahmed wrote: »

Do remember that unlocking this device via code generation, or software tools voids your warranty. If it's rooted, it can be unrooted ie: meaning that you would still have warranty available. I think I may buy one, but will probably buy a rebel sim, so that my warranty is intact once it's bought.

I spoke to a guy in Orange, and he told me that even if the unlock code is given by Orange, it will still break your warranty hence the reason I am willing to buy a rebel sim instead.

Also, the grey looks almost black on the orange site? Could any one confirm the colour? I'd rather have black, over grey

It's a dark grey. And for under a £100, who cares about the warranty. The low cost is allowing the flow of creativity.

anon_ymous

ramper77 wrote: »

The TFT screen is very good....and unlock it for free. And after installing a 2.2 rom, the phone is spectacular value....buy it!

The TFT screen is supposedly quite good, yes. Not as good as the OLED, but it's not a deal breaker. I'll be selling my Nokia 5800 Xpress for this

ramper77 wrote: »

It's a dark grey. And for under a £100, who cares about the warranty. The low cost is allowing the flow of creativity.

Me! Thanks about the dark grey comment. I think I may buy it, and then sell my mobile phone off. Also, the rebel sim will hopefully continue with me, if I buy other phones in the future as well

matt987106

its running froyo isnt it ? ??

did i read it will run gingerbread aswell ?

matt987106

any1 tried Tethering with it ?? ?

MorrisonsEmployee

SpudGunner wrote: »

what is the point of reposting deals from (the far superior ukhotdeals)?

MSE has lots of uses but reposting of bargains found elsewhere feels a bit pointless, was posted on hotdeals just after midnight

I am always grateful that people do repost from HDUK - Can't stand the site and it saves me from having to go anywhere near it if offers are reposted here:T

And anyway lots of finds get copied and pasted from MSE straight over to HDUK so works both ways i guess?

emerald21

waqasahmed wrote: »

Do remember that unlocking this device via code generation, or software tools voids your warranty. If it's rooted, it can be unrooted ie: meaning that you would still have warranty available. I think I may buy one, but will probably buy a rebel sim, so that my warranty is intact once it's bought.

I spoke to a guy in Orange, and he told me that even if the unlock code is given by Orange, it will still break your warranty hence the reason I am willing to buy a rebel sim instead.

Also, the grey looks almost black on the orange site? Could any one confirm the colour? I'd rather have black, over grey

Hi What s a rebel sim ? Thanks.

HappyLarry_3

matt987106 wrote: »

any1 tried Tethering with it ?? ?

Yes, I used 'universal Androot' to root the phone and then used 'Barnacle Wifi Tether' both available in Market.

App works great and makes your phone a hotshot anything can connect to.

Good luck

ramper77

matt987106 wrote: »

its running froyo isnt it ? ??

did i read it will run gingerbread aswell ?

Here's a good guide :

http://www.chrislowthian.co.uk/upgrade-your-orange-san-francisco-zte-blade-to-froyo-2-2-oled-tft-versions/1898/

and find the right version of Gingerbread at MoDaCo.