De-branding a Three phone

15-03-2008, 09:34

I just got my E65 unlocked. I have a few months to run on the contract.

If I de-brand the phone now, will it remove MSN, Ebay, Skype icons/programs etc. And would it affect my free use of those services or them working?

Any advice/help appreciated!

mike967angus · 15-03-2008, 10:34

Hi
Just got an LG shine unlocked via a place called http://www.fonemaster.co.uk/
As part of the service it was de branded and the planet 3 shortcut button etc removed and one marked internet in it`s place.
It was straightforward putting the correct settings back on(although I think they must have left some 3 software on bcuz the same settings dont display the "today on three" page on non 3 handsets when I try)
Some games also appeared on the phone that three obviously remove so they can charge for their own.
Fonemaster will advise you about MSN etc as they were really helpfull and replied to e-mails quickly.
Only downside is you have to send it to them but having said that I posted it saturday and it was back by tuesday.

Mr Cable · 15-03-2008, 14:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by tn2000

If I de-brand the phone now, will it remove MSN, Ebay, Skype icons/programs etc. And would it affect my free use of those services or them working?

While you may be able to put the MMS & internet settings into the debranded handset, you wont be able to access 3's version of MSN or ebay.

flagpole · 15-03-2008, 14:53

debranding it's a lot easier than it sounds.

what's so special about the three versions of msn and ebay????

Mr Cable · 15-03-2008, 14:55

Well, is there a non-3 version of Skype for Series 60 yet?

I know there are other VoIP services, (and there may be a provider neutral official version of Skype on the Horizon) but they'd require the purchase of a data bundle. It's more cost compared to the Free Skype from 3.

Hopefully this answers the OPs post about Skype.

flagpole · 15-03-2008, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Cable

Well, is there a non-3 version of Skype for Series 60 yet?

I know there are other VoIP services, but that'd involve the purchase of a data bundle. and the OP did ask about Skype specifically.

i wouold have thought so, there must be surely...........????

Mr Cable · 15-03-2008, 15:03

To my knowledge, there is no OFFICIAL Skype client for symbian, other than the one from 3.

There is software compatible with Skype, fring, etc - but these would require a Data Bundle.

The Skype client on 3 is quite strange, it actually calls 3 over the normal phone network THEN routes the call online...

flagpole · 17-03-2008, 13:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Cable

To my knowledge, there is no OFFICIAL Skype client for symbian, other than the one from 3.

There is software compatible with Skype, fring, etc - but these would require a Data Bundle.

The Skype client on 3 is quite strange, it actually calls 3 over the normal phone network THEN routes the call online...

that is strange...

you can't get it from three no???

15-03-2008, 09:34	#1
tn2000 Posts: n/a	De-branding a Three phone I just got my E65 unlocked. I have a few months to run on the contract. If I de-brand the phone now, will it remove MSN, Ebay, Skype icons/programs etc. And would it affect my free use of those services or them working? Any advice/help appreciated!

15-03-2008, 10:34	#2
mike967angus Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 9	Hi Just got an LG shine unlocked via a place called http://www.fonemaster.co.uk/ As part of the service it was de branded and the planet 3 shortcut button etc removed and one marked internet in it`s place. It was straightforward putting the correct settings back on(although I think they must have left some 3 software on bcuz the same settings dont display the "today on three" page on non 3 handsets when I try) Some games also appeared on the phone that three obviously remove so they can charge for their own. Fonemaster will advise you about MSN etc as they were really helpfull and replied to e-mails quickly. Only downside is you have to send it to them but having said that I posted it saturday and it was back by tuesday.

15-03-2008, 14:50	#3
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	Quote: Originally Posted by tn2000 If I de-brand the phone now, will it remove MSN, Ebay, Skype icons/programs etc. And would it affect my free use of those services or them working? While you may be able to put the MMS & internet settings into the debranded handset, you wont be able to access 3's version of MSN or ebay.

15-03-2008, 14:53	#4
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	debranding it's a lot easier than it sounds. what's so special about the three versions of msn and ebay????

15-03-2008, 14:55	#5
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	Well, is there a non-3 version of Skype for Series 60 yet? I know there are other VoIP services, (and there may be a provider neutral official version of Skype on the Horizon) but they'd require the purchase of a data bundle. It's more cost compared to the Free Skype from 3. Hopefully this answers the OPs post about Skype.

15-03-2008, 14:57	#6
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Cable Well, is there a non-3 version of Skype for Series 60 yet? I know there are other VoIP services, but that'd involve the purchase of a data bundle. and the OP did ask about Skype specifically. i wouold have thought so, there must be surely...........????

15-03-2008, 15:03	#7
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	To my knowledge, there is no OFFICIAL Skype client for symbian, other than the one from 3. There is software compatible with Skype, fring, etc - but these would require a Data Bundle. The Skype client on 3 is quite strange, it actually calls 3 over the normal phone network THEN routes the call online...

17-03-2008, 13:16	#8
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Cable To my knowledge, there is no OFFICIAL Skype client for symbian, other than the one from 3. There is software compatible with Skype, fring, etc - but these would require a Data Bundle. The Skype client on 3 is quite strange, it actually calls 3 over the normal phone network THEN routes the call online... that is strange... you can't get it from three no???

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