Unbranding e900 on o2

ice_babe

Hi guys, I took advantge of the littlewoods offer on the e900. They had sold out of the one on t mobile so i got the 02 one.

I have unlocked it but i was just wondering if it was possible to remove the o2 branding, for example when i turn it on it says o2 and when i switch it off it says bye o2.

thanks guys

Road_Hog

Below are copied instructions on how to do it. You use this at your own risk, alternatively you can take the phone to an unlocker to have it done.



I recommend making a backup of the phone's contents before you flash the firmware, just in case.

You will need:

- Optiflash for E900 found here - http://sghe900.50webs.com/software.html
- A firmware upgrade
- The original samsung USB cable that came with the phone

Procedure:

Launch Optiflash and click on 'Options > Settings > Generic'
- Select 'Customer T: D830/D840/E900 (USB)'
- Set 'Flash Erase Passes' to '1'
- Set 'Operation Passes' to 'Default'
- Uncheck all checkboxes except 'Differences only'

Select the tab 'Flash and Verify'
- Browse to and select your firmware (*.s3)

Select the tab 'Default Contents'
If you have a file *.cts with the firmware *.s3:
- Select radio button “S-Record with content”
- Browse to and select your *.cts file

If you do not have the file *.cts:
- Click on 'S-Record only'

- Click 'OK'

- Remove your SIM and microSD card from the phone and turn it off.

- Connect the phone to the computer via the USB cable.

- Whilst holding down the * key on the phone, briefly press the ON/OFF button.

Your computer will recognise the device as Samsung USB Mobile.

Return to Optiflash, Click on 'Options > Settings > COM Port'
- Select the COM port your phone uses (If you're not sure, you can find out by: Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Ports (COM and LTP))
- Select 921600.
- In Second COM Port select 'NONE'

- Click 'OK'

Lastly, click 'Flash'


The flash procedure will be finished when the message 'All is Well' appears above the green progression bar.

A full reset should not be necessary once the firmware is upgraded, however, if you want to do it: Type *2767*3855# then wait one full minute before you restart your phone.

To check your existing firmware type *#1234# into your handset

Time to flash: approx 15 mins.


** NOTE: IF YOUR PHONE RESTARTS IN A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE, DON'T PANIC! THE LANGUAGE SELECTION PROCESS IS:

MENU (left touch button) > SETTINGS (bottom right icon) > PHONE SETTINGS (2nd option) > LANGUAGE (1st option)

troubled_buyer

Hi,

I've just bought a virgin mobile E900 and want to de-brand it to remove virgin logo.

Has anybody tried this method and will it do the job.

Thanks