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I have been getting this on my mobile...

scrungebucket
scrungebucket Posts: 189 Forumite
in Mobiles
For the last few days, this message has appeared as an incoming text message

//brew:01044795:GCD

I have deleted them and a google search gives clue what they mean
I have received 5 of them so far
Anyone know what they mean or what there for?

Ta

Comments

  • Cavey
    Cavey Posts: 299 Forumite
    What make and model is your handset?
    *I reserve the right to have an opinion, the right to change this opinion and the right to be wrong.*
    Hope that helps. If you find this post useful, please feel free to hit the V V V V V V 'Thanks' button below
  • therealdessie
    therealdessie Posts: 618 Forumite
    500 Posts
    See http://encycl.opentopia.com/term/Binary_Runtime_Environment_for_Wireless for information on Brew.

    Have you paid for a game/application download? The likelihood is your phone can't support the download type you're trying to initiate.
  • scrungebucket
    scrungebucket Posts: 189 Forumite
    Hi
    My phone is a Sony Ericsson K610i on the 3 network.
    I have never downloaded anything or subscribed/requested anything for the phone, these messages just come and I delete them.

    Ta
  • scrungebucket
    scrungebucket Posts: 189 Forumite
    Hi

    Oh and thanks for the link, very interesting..

    Ta
  • greyareasint
    greyareasint Posts: 1 Newbie
    BREW:01044795:GCD FROM ISK .... I am certain this is something to do with someone trying to text / chat to your phone from the latest version of skype (which on my pc updated today) possibly this version of skype is incompatible with some phones. I`ve sent two test messages to a friend today both of which wre instantly recieved as BREW01044795:GCD
    I hope this helps
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