hmmm... I'm in California where are you? Here is a list of numbers you can try if you like:
310890
310450
31056
310490
310410
310150
310090
24407

Hope one works for ya...

I couldn't get it to work on my Audiovox SMT 5600, Cingular service. 

I tried operator ids:
310410
310150
310170
31041
31026

The last two were the unchecked networks in my preferred network list.  Interestingly enough, the first 3 numbers, which were also in my preferred network list, but were checked, are listed in the preferred network list with text names that match the text entries I made in the registry.  However my home page still says "Cingular".

TotW: Change your Operator Name

This tweak is a neat little one that I first discovered (and posted about) a while ago now, but it's still worth highlighting in a TotW IMHO

As an added bonus this week, if you don't want to go digging around in the Registry (WIMP! ), you can apply the same tweak by pointing your phone at http://www.CustomCABbage.co.uk and using the nice webpage there to create a CAB for you

This tweak is only tested on Smartphone devices (let me know if it works on Pocket PC Phone Edition!)

What does it do?

On a lot of homescreens, including the standard one, you will see your 'Operator Name' displayed. For many of you, for example, it will be 'Orange'.

It looks like this:



Well, this tweak lets you change that text (e.g. 'Orange') to anything you want. In the screenshot below, I have used this tweak to change it to 'Lemon'.



How difficult is it?

This tweak involves Registry editing. So, it's pretty straightforward if you are comfortable editing the Registry, maybe not so easy if not.

Disclaimer: As with all registry changes, you should be very careful when applying this tweak. Edit the wrong thing, and you could break something pretty bad

Of course, don't be too scared, you can always Hard Reset if you REALLY break something







What do I need to do it?

To apply this tweak, you need a tool that can edit the Registry on your phone.

I recommend (in this order...)

Mobile Registry Editor - This (free) application lets you edit your phone Registry from your PC - Click Here for details

Resco Explorer - This fantastic little (commercial) utility provides a top notch File Explorer on your phone, plus the all important Registry Editor - Click Here for details

PHM Registry Editor - This (free) utility is a standalone Registry Editor for your device - Click Here for details

How do I do it then?

Right!

First of all, spark up your Registry Editor of choice. I have included screenshots below using 'Resco Registry' on the Smartphone, but you'll see pretty much the same thing whatever you are using.

You will be presented with a screen that looks like the following:



Here you see a list of the 'Hives' in the Registry.

The Registry has a 'tree like' structure, which you can navigate by scrolling and clicking, and go back by hitting, well, back

So... where is the all important location for this tweak?

Navigate yourself to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\RIL\OperatorNames





This is where the fun starts... this, as the name suggests, is where the 'alternative' Operator Names are held

Currently, this key will be empty, containing only the 'Default' value. What we need to do is create a value in here that corresponds to our Operator's Number (i'll tell you about this in a moment), and enter some alternate text. We will end up with the following:



Firstly, use the 'New' function to create a new value of type 'String'.

The name of the value needs to correspond to the Operator's Number (which in Orange UK's case is 23433).

To find the Operator Number for your Operator, click here to view a list at unlockme.co.uk.

Once you've entered the name, and your alternate text, you will need to reboot to see the change.

And Finally...

All Done... Check back next Monday for another 'Tweak of the Week'!



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i used RJV RegTweaks UI from airfagev.com to tweak the network name , its a sort of custom cabbage on the phone ,

Nice Tweak

I am now on my own network the PayableOnDeath network lol
too bad I cant tweak the Tarif lol so I can Have Flat Rate GPRS

Took me a while to do it thou PHM Registry Editor kept closing on me  :shock: anyone else had that problem??