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How to Unbrand a Nokia 5300 no Flashing needed!

Just want to leave a short reply to this in case someone was still try to figure out how to solve this "Application access" problem on the Nokia 5300. I followed the instructions of this video to unbrand my Nokia 5300 (T-mobile, USA) and I am now able to use 3rd party applications such as Gmail and Google Maps (with only the T-zone plan!!):

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Be sure to back up all your contacts before proceeding. And if the video above is gone for some reason, I have copied and pasted the directions below:
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UNBRANDING A NOKIA 5300!

Step 1). Download and Install these 3 Programs:

NSS: 

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(When Installing NSS, select "Virtual USB" as the mode)
Nokia Software Suite: 

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Nokia Software Updater (Optional): 

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Step 2). Connect your 5300 to your computer with a USB cable.

Step 3). Select "Nokia Mode" as the USB cable mode when prompted.

Step 4). Fire up NSS (You should have a shortcut to it on your desktop after installing)

Step 5). Click on the Magnifying Glass on the Top-Left corner of the window.

Step 6). Click on "Phone Info".

Step 7). Click on "Scan".

Step 8). Near the Bottom, where it says "Power Mode", click on Local, and then click change. (Your phone will probably shut off, this is normal)

Step 9). Now click on "Read". Where it says "Product Code", erase the existing code and type in: 0515263. Then check "enable", then "write"

Step 10). Now click Tools, then click the tab near the bottom labeled "Factory Settings". Change the Factory Setting to "Full Factory". Click Reset.

Step 11). Go back to "Phone Info" and change the Power Mode back to Normal.

Congratulations, you now have an Unbranded Nokia 5300
This allows you to run 3rd party internet apps on the phone, and enables Push-To-Talk, a sort of Walkie-Talkie mode. (PTT relys on the network, so if your network doesn't have PTT, your phone won't....not yet anyway *hint hint*) and many other options and features.

If you want an UNLOCKED phone (meaning being able to use the phone on any SIM network), you can just call your Cell provider and they will do it for free. DO NOT use any tools or codes you find on the internet, as each phone has a different unlocking code and you can seriously mess up your phone.

Last edited by shafin (2009-03-16 13:48:57)