How to Debrand a Nokia N

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Connect your Nokia N95 using your USB cable to your computer.

   Choose PC Suite when prompted on your phone and not any other option.
   
   Wait for your computer to fully recognize your phone.
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   Step 2: Open Nemesis Software Suite and press on the magnifying glass in the top right corner: Scan for new device.

   ,, Information regarding your device should appear such as your current firmware version and serial number. , For a list of product codes and how they vary, see the bottom of this page.
   
   In the case of Rogers, I recommend changing the code to
   0561948. , Then click on the Write button. , Now would be a good idea to backup your contacts, messages and data, because in the next step we are going to reinstall/update the firmware thus erasing all data on the phone. , Follow the instructions provided.
   
   Even if you have the latest firmware available, choose to reinstall it. ,, I do not recommend restoring settings as this will restore annoying operator defaults such as colors and settings.,
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   Step 3: After your device is found

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   Step 4: click on the Phone Info button.

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   Step 5: Following this

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   Step 6: click on the Read button.

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   Step 7: What we are interested in is changing the product code from a Rogers (or any other provider) to a generic product code.

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   Step 8: To change the product code

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   Step 9: check the Enable box

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    Step 10: and paste your new number over the old one

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    Step 11: in this case 0561948.

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    Step 12: After finishing the last step successfully close the Nemesis Suite.

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    Step 13: Disconnect and reconnect your phone via the USB cable and run the Nokia Software Updater.

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    Step 14: After the update

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    Step 15: your phone will reboot

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    Step 16: and you will instantly see that there are no more logos related to your operator

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    Step 17: all bundled bloat-ware have been removed and any restrictions previously imposed have now been lifted.

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    Step 18: You can now restore your backed up contacts/files.

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    Step 19: From now on to update your phone

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    Step 20: all you have to do is use the Nokia Software Updater as your phone product code will never change.

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