Nokia N95 @ Vodacom??

Piesang said:
That's why I chose MTN.:D ;)
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If I had not investigated and having the option of removing the VLIVE firmware from my N95 first before upgrading, I would have ported to MTN instantly. Of course there are waranty issues when you take the route I have.
 
i was about to port to vodacom.....mmmmm.....maybe i should stay yello
 
Well i called VC and i was told that it wouldnt have that vlive CR@P i guess they lied :mad: and cant you ask them to flash it for you maybe in that way you womt loose your garantie..
 
Fantastic1 said:
N95 is Free from Vodacom on Talk 500
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Fantastic1. Could you tell us which SP is offering this deal as we have looked at virtally all of them and none are offering this phone free.

Even though my Fiance has been with the same SP for 12 years, they will not give her this phone for mahala on a talk 500 (or 1000) for that matter.
 
Was reading previous posts and my contracts up in 3 months and i've already decided to switch Service Providers from Nashua to VodacomDirect (hoping this is a good move)
Questions:
What does the vodacom branding do to the N95?
Is it so bad that I should rather change Networks to MTN when porting?
Will the N95 phone still be worth it in 3 months or will there be something better?

THX
RVQ
 
RVQ said:
Was reading previous posts and my contracts up in 3 months and i've already decided to switch Service Providers from Nashua to VodacomDirect (hoping this is a good move)
Questions:
What does the vodacom branding do to the N95?
Is it so bad that I should rather change Networks to MTN when porting?
Will the N95 phone still be worth it in 3 months or will there be something better?

THX
RVQ
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I would say its a good move.
The branding does not do much you just have access to Vlive whereas a standard N95 does not.
I think the N95 will be the best specced phone for this year!!
 
1. The branding does NOTHING!!! U can still use the phone on what ever network you want!! (Assuming that u mean VodafoneLive).
2. Answered above
3. Thats a tricky one!! Phones are like cars, clothes, etc. Manufactures are constantly trying to produce better products on a DAILY basis. The question is: Do u wanna strive to keep up (hence buy each and every new product) or u chose what u think will suit you and stick to it till u upgrade?
 
EliasMH said:
Phones are like cars, clothes, etc. Manufactures are constantly trying to produce better products on a DAILY basis. The question is: Do u wanna strive to keep up (hence buy each and every new product) or u chose what u think will suit you and stick to it till u upgrade?
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I choose the best at the time of my upgrade even if I have to pay in some and I always stick with it till contracts up for renewal (have 2 contracts)

I understand that everyday new stuff comes out, Unfortunately I don’t keep up to date with what's coming out tomorrow and wasn’t sure if the N95 going to still be the cool new kid on the block 3 months from now
 
RVQ said:
I choose the best at the time of my upgrade even if I have to pay in some and I always stick with it till contracts up for renewal (have 2 contracts)

I understand that everyday new stuff comes out, Unfortunately I don’t keep up to date with what's coming out tomorrow and wasn’t sure if the N95 going to still be the cool new kid on the block 3 months from now
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Me too. I also take the best I can get on a contract at the time of upgrade. Inbetween upgrades I don't worry about other phones. If a new phone comes out in that time that I really want then I'll make a plan to get it.
 
EliasMH said:
1. The branding does NOTHING!!! U can still use the phone on what ever network you want!! (Assuming that u mean VodafoneLive).
2. Answered above
3. Thats a tricky one!! Phones are like cars, clothes, etc. Manufactures are constantly trying to produce better products on a DAILY basis. The question is: Do u wanna strive to keep up (hence buy each and every new product) or u chose what u think will suit you and stick to it till u upgrade?
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The branding does effect the phone. It changes the themes on the phone and also disables VOIP, well on the UK firmware at least. But the SA one will probably be the same. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB0OmHtp3uk
 
Branding does mess up the phone. Like c10.... said. Most of the features are taking off the phone.

The first thing you do with a branded phone is to flash it with original software.:D ;)
 
EliasMH said:
1. The branding does NOTHING!!! U can still use the phone on what ever network you want!! (Assuming that u mean VodafoneLive).
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Sorry I have to disagree. Vodafone branding does a great deal to the phone. Sure you can use its basic telephony on any network, but talk to any SE P990 Vodafone owner. It turns a relatively good handset into a piece of junk! I fought tooth and nail to have the VLIVE firmware removed from mine and eventually a post to Hellopeter brought results.

VLIVE firmware is more than just a 'branding' exersize, it turns your handset into a money making machine for Vodacom and their handlers - Vodafone. The phone jumps at any oppertunity into the VLIVE premium portals (assuming you are using it on the Vodacom network) where the unsuspecting user pays dearly for viewed and downloaded content. Ridding your phone of VLIVE without reflashing can only be partially be done, but its tricky for the average user as the VLIVE is threaded into most of the configuration settings. Functionallity that does not suit Vodafone's buisness models are also disabled or removed.

The problem is that VLIVE is a cash cow for Vodacom and only a handful of users ever complain, the others simply accept their lot in life, so its highly unlikely that Vodacom will ever give up the idea of branding, and the smarter the handsets become the more intense the branding will become.

I would not be supprised is Big Yello does not follow with something similar soon!
 
Piesang said:
Branding does mess up the phone. Like c10.... said. Most of the features are taking off the phone.

The first thing you do with a branded phone is to flash it with original software.:D ;)
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Wouldn't that void your warranty though?
 
Void the warranty - thats like saying the original Nokia software is **** and will damage the phone ??? or even damage their precious network.....

AVR
 
Satguy said:
Sorry I have to disagree. Vodafone branding does a great deal to the phone. Sure you can use its basic telephony on any network, but talk to any SE P990 Vodafone owner. It turns a relatively good handset into a piece of junk! I fought tooth and nail to have the VLIVE firmware removed from mine and eventually a post to Hellopeter brought results.

VLIVE firmware is more than just a 'branding' exersize, it turns your handset into a money making machine for Vodacom and their handlers - Vodafone. The phone jumps at any oppertunity into the VLIVE premium portals (assuming you are using it on the Vodacom network) where the unsuspecting user pays dearly for viewed and downloaded content. Ridding your phone of VLIVE without reflashing can only be partially be done, but its tricky for the average user as the VLIVE is threaded into most of the configuration settings. Functionallity that does not suit Vodafone's buisness models are also disabled or removed.

The problem is that VLIVE is a cash cow for Vodacom and only a handful of users ever complain, the others simply accept their lot in life, so its highly unlikely that Vodacom will ever give up the idea of branding, and the smarter the handsets become the more intense the branding will become.

I would not be supprised is Big Yello does not follow with something similar soon!
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I agree with the P990 issue but Voda offered the generic SE software as soon as it was available. Vodafone also has stopped branding the phone like they did in the old days, Ask someone who used a V800 the worst of all branded phones, but that was then and now Voda hardly changes things on the phone, the brand the outside and the web setting only. So theres not alot of problems anymore.
 
I would rather use the Original Nokia Firmware but you think that vlive! branded phones will allow you to update to the Original Firmware?
 
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