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Details of the hack were found at http://raymasky.blogspot.com/2009/01/symbian-platform-security-hacked-again.html

You download and run HelloOx2 on your mobile and then using ROMPatcher+ you can run unsigned .sis and .sisx files on your Symbian mobile.

I have tested this on a Nokia N95 8GB with the EURO1 product code (as discussed in the debranding tutorial) and with the lastest firmware as of the time of writing which is v31.0.015. I confirm that I have been able to install all applications compatible with my phone and they work without being signed.

 DISCLAIMER - This process could open the phone up to some badly written software, you have been warned. We take no responsibility for any damaged or bricked phones as a result of following the links and guides provided above.

The following is a guide on how to debrand your N95 8GB.
Please note that the information provided for this guide has come purely from research on other sites/forums and my own personal experience.  Please be aware that you run this procedure at your own risk and I’m not to be held liable if anything goes wrong.  I have only attempted to debrand one N95 8GB so far and that was successful hence this guide being posted.  This was easy and only took about 20 minutes max.  Also be aware that there is always a risk of damaging your phone when flashing your firmware.  If this does happen then the only suggestion i have is taking your phone to a Nokia service centre.  Finally performing this procedure will Invalidate any warranty your phone has. Oh yeh… Ensure your phone is fully charged ;-)  (Thanks Carl)

The Guide:
1. Ensure you have installed the Nokia PC Suite supplied on the CD with your phone. Make sure your phone is connected via the USB cable and that it has been detected. Use your Nokia Connection Manager to show if your USB is connected. On your phone click PC Suite when the menu pops up.

2. Download the following 2 pieces of software:

• Nemesis Service Suite (NSS)
• Nokia Software Updater
  Both links are direct downloads

3. At this stage its best to back up all your files. To do this simply use the Backup utility within the Nokia PC Suite. This will back up all your contacts/messages/videos/photos/music.

4. Install Nemesis Service Suite and make sure you select the ‘Virtual USB’ option in the installation wizard. Open the program and click Scan for new Device icon top right of the screen.
The screen will now fill in the blanks and display various information. Including the following:

“Reading Virtual USB device…Done.
->Serial: A35B68C9, HW: 0.0
Testing Interfaces…
->USB DKU2….Supported.
->USB CA-53…Supported.
Testing Directories…
->DCT4 Loaders Dir(’Flash’)……Found.
–>0 file(s) found.
–>Please copy the loaders first!
->ADSP Loaders Dir(’FlashUsb’)…Found.
–>0 file(s) found.
–>Please copy the loaders first!
->DCT3 Loaders Dir(’fls1sup’)….Found.
–>0 file(s) found.
–>Please copy the loaders first!
->Products Dir(’products’)…….Not Found”

Even though it displays ‘Not Found’ on the last one, this is the Correct message.
Click the Phone Info button at the top of the screen.
Click the Read button.
As well as other information this will now show you the current product code of your phone. You now need to change this to a generic Nokia code. I personally used the ‘Euro 1 Code’ 0549487. Click here for full list of codes.
Replace the current product code with the new code.
Tick the ‘Enable’ checkbox
Click the Write button.
All done!!
You have now changed your phones product code!

If you would prefer to double check this then you can do so by clicking the Read button again, this will show your new product code (0549487).

5. All that is left to do now is install the new firmware update. Make sure your phone is connected to you computer through the USB cable and then open the Nokia Software Updater.
Follow the onscreen instructions and install the new firmware.
Do not disconnect the phone at this stage.
Once the update has finished the phone will restart

6. That’s it, you phone has now been completely debranded!
You can now restore your files by using the Backup utility.

7. From now on if you ever need to update your phone (version/firmware) all you have to do is use the Nokia Software Updater. No more code changing, this was just a one off.

I hope this is useful, and easy to follow.  If you have any feedback regarding this guide good or bad feel free to leave me a message and I will update this accordingly.

Thanks,
Malik

In one of my earlier posts i decided to install Truphone onto my phone to see how making calls using VoIP worked.  After installing Truphone several times i still had no luck in making any successful VoIP calls.  After doing some research on google i found out Vodaphone had delibratley disabled the VoIP feature on the N95 8GB.

Continuing my research i then discovered that many people who wanted to see VoIP in action on the n95’s decided to debrand their phones.  Firstly this isn’t something I’m familiar with and secondly even if i was apparently there’s a 25% chance you can make a B*lls up of things and completely screw your phone over…(excuse my french)..  i.e. £400 just thrown in the bin.  I had read that you could take it to Nokia and they would charge to change the firmware back to the original one but not sure how that would work as your not supposed to be changing any firmware.

So after doing further research in how to debrand your phone i discovered that there are many advantages the only 2 disadvantages being 1) you can mess up your phone for good and,  2) debranding will void your warranty.  I then thought about this for a further 5 seconds and came to my decision…. Yehhh why not !!

If you’d like to know how to debrand your N95 8GB please read the ‘Debranding Your N95 8GB’ post.

As most of you Nokia N95 users are aware your phone has the capability to use VoIP.  For some of you who aren’t aware of what this is or how this works let me quickly explain.

• What it is..
  VoIP - Voice Over Internet Protocol, allows you to talk (verbally, not instant messaging) over the Internet.
  Many people use various different types of VoIP software the most popular IMO (In My Opinion) ‘Skype’.  Some people do prefer to send a voice call using MSN to chat to their friends/family but IMO Skype has a much quicker connection, better sound clarity and has a user friendly interface.
• How it works…
  VoIP uses your Internet connection to re-route your phone calls instead of using phone networks.
  The following was taken from Google Word Definitions.
  “Voice translated into data and transmitted across an internet connection or network - just like any other file or email you might send”

As The Nokia N95 allows you to access the web properly, there are various VoIP software allowing you to talk to your friends/family for free using your mobile phone.

After doing research ‘Truphone’ seems to be the most popular and bug free.. most of all its free.
Visit www.truphone.comfor more information on how VoIP works and what they recommend, please be aware that currently only a few mobile phone models are capable of VoIP so check to see if your phone is compatible in the above link.
Most people i have spoken to are asking me if theres a catch or if its legal.
Answer….. Yes it is completely legal and is being promoted by various business and organisations, there isn’t any catch all you have to do is register (which is FREE) and it only takes a few minutes.

Once installed and tested I’ll let you know how it works on the N95 8GB.