Differences between 2 x N95 8GB !!

[TomT]

Hi

I have 2 N95 8GB.

One is on Orange contract, but has been debranded with firmware: v20.0.016

The other is branded as O2, but is unlocked and on firmware: v15.0.015

I've noticed the O2 version doesn't have the auto rotate. Also with my Orange 3G Sim in the O2 branded phone I get a 3G Icon with 'dotted' lines under.

Yet the same sim in the debranded Orange phone it just shows 3G.

Are both of these differences down to the firmware ?

Thanks

[mcbain]

Do the 'dotted lines' look like they have an arrow head at each end?
If they do, that just means the phone has found an internet/data connection available.
And if the lines turn from dotted to solid it means the phone is connected to the mobile internet.

[TomT]

Yes they do..
Why does this only show on the old firmware ?

With the SIM in an E65 I just get 3G, yet soon as I move it to the N95 8GB I get 3G & the 2 lines !!

[Mr G]

It's because on one you have the packet data connection setting set to 'when available' and the other to 'when needed'.

I have mine set to 'when needed' and that just shows the '3G'/ariel icon.

[TomT]

I've upgraded the 02 N95 8GB to the latest de branded firmware.

Now it looks exactly like the other phone.. but fully unlocked ! :)

[Moz]

Good stuff, I always encourange updating to anyone.

[Mr G]

Originally Posted by TomT

I've upgraded the 02 N95 8GB to the latest de branded firmware.

Now it looks exactly like the other phone.. but fully unlocked ! :)

Thats all good but just because they are both on the same software doesn't mean you won't get those lines again.

You got those because of the connection settings.