Changing language on N95 8GB to a language not available in Options?

[Micky]

Just wondering if its possible to change the language in an N95 8GB thats originally from the UK to the Finnish language?

Anyone know if this is possible?

Basically, I purchased the phone in the UK, and came locked to Vodafone, but have since had it unlocked by Vodafone themselves. I now need to try and change the language to Finnish so to sell it local. Is this possible without voiding the warranty.?

Any help, or advice appreciated.

Current available languages via language options are, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese(sp).

[Steve_R]

You will need to change the product code to one that has Finnish available AFAIK, and then reflash.

Don't think you can just download a language pack.

[Micky]

Cheers Steve, thought so. Question now is, is it EURO 2 or EURO3 ?

[Steve_R]

EURO3 - English, Czech, Slovakian, German, Polish, Hungarian
Scandinavia - English, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Icelandic, Danish
Baltic - English, German, Estonian, Russian, Latvian, Lithuanian
Russia - English, German, Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Hungarian
Balkans - English, German, Croatian, Slovenian, Serbian, Greek
Arabic - English, Arabic, French, Farsi, Urdu
Hebrew - English, Hebrew, Arabian, Russian, Romanian, Spanish
Africa - English, Portuguese, German, Italian, French

[Micky]

Cheers Steve. Will let you know how I get on.!

[Micky]

Bugger, No updates available

[hairil.abubakar]

you've changed your product code? there should still be an option to reflash the firmware even if there's no updates

[Steve_R]

Yea, you should just need to re-install, not update.....

[Micky]

Ok, thanks guys, I have changed the Product code to EURO3.

How do I reinstall then?

Sorry if a dumb question.

[hairil.abubakar]

just fire up nokia software updater. even if yours has no update, you should still be able to reflash/reinstall the firmware

[Micky]

just fire up nokia software updater. even if yours has no update, you should still be able to reflash/reinstall the firmware

Tried that, but just says retry, or cancel No option to Reflash/Reinstall.

What about using NSS?

[Steve_R]

just fire up nokia software updater. even if yours has no update, you should still be able to reflash/reinstall the firmware

This will work, unless, the product code you were using previously has a higher firmware version than the EURO3 code.

I really doubt this will be the case with yours though.

[Steve_R]

Tried that, but just says retry, or cancel No option to Reflash/Reinstall.

What about using NSS?

How did you change the product code? You sure you have used the N95 8GB product code?

0550378 - EURO3

[Micky]

Tried that Steve, and just got this..



EDIT, I have product code 0534852

I guess I need to change it again.

[Micky]

Used NSS Steve.

[Steve_R]

EDIT, I have product code 0534852

Thats an N95-1 product code mate!

See my post a couple up the page.....

[Micky]

Cheers fella, changed, and now trying again Will let you know how I get on.

[Micky]

Ok, product code changed to the correct one this time, updates found, downloading them now, just hope Im able to change the language to Finnish when its done.

Fingers crossed.

[Micky]

Well, updated successfully, but the only languages listed now are as follows..

English
Cestina
slovenina
Deutsch
polski

Bugger

[Micky]

The above was because I changed the prodct code to EURo3, like a numpty, I should of changed it to 0550372 - SCANDINAVIA, which has the Finnish language.

So, here goes, will change product code again, and try once more.!

[Steve_R]

The above was because I changed the prodct code to EURo3, like a numpty, I should of changed it to 0550372 - SCANDINAVIA, which has the Finnish language.

So, here goes, will change product code again, and try once more.!

Ahh right, I see..... it's not listed very well on AAS about that EURO3 code. It looks like EURO3 includes ALL those languages listed.....

[Micky]

Indeed. Reinstalling now with the correct product code.

Fingers and toes crossed.!

[Grayburn]

Good luck!

[Micky]

All has gone well. I now have an N95 8GB in Finnish.!

*Does a Micky dance*

[Steve_R]

Good stuff, glad you got there in the end.

[Micky]

Cheers Steve, just trying to restore Spiderman 3 now.

[Micky]

Looks like I lost Spiderman, as Im not able to restore my backup due to language change. No biggy, I will just download Spiderman 3 again, and install DivX.

[Micky]

Or...........................

Would I be able to transfer Spiderman from my other N95 to this one?

[hairil.abubakar]

why not wait for spiderman 4? :P

[Micky]

I would, but need this phone sold lol

[Micky]

Heres the proof that I managed to change the language. Just in case anyone else ever needs to do the same.

[Steve_R]

Heres the proof that I managed to change the language. Just in case anyone else ever needs to do the same.

You were brave doing a firware re-install with that much battery!

[hairil.abubakar]

some things related to the spiderman 3 for the 8gb phones:
http://www.n95users.com/forum/genera...nokia-n95.html
Re: If you RESET your N95-8GB you will lose licences to Movies/games - Nseries Devices and S60 Smartphones - Nokia Support Discussions

[Micky]

Cheers fella.

[Micky]

You were brave doing a firware re-install with that much battery!

Phone was on charge Steve.


Right then. I know that I cannot restore my back up because I changed languages, and therefore cannot play Spiderman 3, however, I have just searched, and navigated my way to the backup original files, and found the Data Base File (.db) which is named as the IMEI number of the phone. Other files there are contacts, calendar, and bookmarks etc.

Question is now, can i send this file to the phone, and then be able to play Spiderman.?

Million Dollar question.

[hairil.abubakar]

you won't know unless you try it out.

give it a go! we're all behind you on this one

[Micky]

Im just going to check for any hidden files first, just to see if theres any files with any reference to the movie.

[Micky]

Ok, no hidden files, so here goes. Will send that .db file to the phone via bluetooth, and see what happens.

[Micky]

Bugger, not supported

Oh well. Downloading the film again now.

[hairil.abubakar]

aww. does it help knowing you're not alone? google for it and you'll find others with the same problem too

[Micky]

Its not a problem, Im downloading the film again now, so will hopefuly will be able to restore it with DivX

[Micky]

Ok, managed to get a DVDRip of Spiderman 3, and currently converting it for the phone.

Would any Mods have any objection if I upload it, and post it in "Downloads" so others can replace their lost Spiderman 3 film due to change of product code, or not backing up prior to firmware update?

Let me know here, or by pm.

Thanks

Micky

[Grayburn]

I wouldn't think that would be a good idea mate,Nokia obviously had permission to distribute it on their handsets but i don't think that would include us.

[Micky]

Ok, no worries.

[MSFLFC]

You were brave doing a firware re-install with that much battery!

Hi - thanks for an informative thread !
I am about to try to change my product code to the very same but have SMS, pictures and videos (taken by the phone) that I do not want to lose. Will I lose them if I change product code with NSS?

Many thanks for your eternal help on these pages.

Cheeeeeers

[Micky]

Maybe search, or start a new thread MSFLFC?

Welcome to the forums!