SPV E650 de-Brand + Fix Pack 0.5 |
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 Jun 11 2007, 09:09
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 The Main Man  Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,806 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage  |
Update: Orange app unlock no longer required!
The HTC Vox derivatives are great devices, and it's no secret that i'm a fan. I was lucky enough to have a pre production HTC S710 for a while and when the device was released, I was first in the queue to splash out my hard earned on a production unit. I know that many readers also own a HTC Vox based device, particularly the SPV E650 variant from Orange. While the E650 has been generally well received, there has been overwhelming feedback from the community that the device has 2 faults. Firstly the ugly, half-baked and non-removable Orange customisation (colour scheme, icons, start menu layout etc) and secondly the problem with installing software on the device that would cause it to hang. Ever since this feedback came to light, I have maintained that when I got hold of a SPV E650, I would do my best to provide a fix for these issues. I'm therefore proud to present the MoDaCo SPV E650 de-Brand + Fix Pack 0.5. Firstly, an apology - this pack has been a while coming, and there is a very simple reason - I only got a E650 last Friday. Despite repeated assurances from Orange that they were doing their best to get me a handset (and an Orange Samsung i600 for that matter), nothing has materialised. It seems that unless you're writing for a broadsheet and can get something in print, you're low down the pecking order. Go figure! As I know members are desperate for this package, I bought a SIM free unit in order that I could deliver as promised. So, what does the de-Brand and Fix Pack do? Changes include but are not limited to...
 Installation Instructions To install, carry out the following steps. Please note that this pack is intended ONLY for UK SPV E650s. Installation on other devices may produce unexpected results.
I've included some before / after screenshots below. Please note that this pack has performed as intended in my testing, however if you find some remaining branding or continue to have install problems, please let me know so I can provide an update. FINALLY, I would ask that if you find this pack useful (or indeed not), you reply in this topic. Doing so will make it easier for me to show Orange that they really should try and furnish MoDaCo with the devices they promise. Thanks and enjoy! P PS This pack does not have an uninstall option - you can reverse it's effects my hard resetting again. PPS I have also attached below a Pack to fix, but not de-Brand, for those that like the Orange icons, or perhaps don't want to do the app unlock (it shouldn't be required for the fix only). 
MoDaCo_SPV_E650_Fix_Pack_0.5.CAB ( 48.69K )
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Number of downloads: 879-------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Jun 11 2007, 09:56
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 Regular  Group: MoDaCo Ad Free Posts: 112 Joined: 27th February 2007 From: Stonehenge Member No.: 233,616 Device(s): HTC MTeor, HTC TyTN II |
I wonder how long Orange worked on that grey theme.
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Jun 11 2007, 10:10
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 Did I say that out loud? Group: News Team Posts: 4,514 Joined: 20th August 2003 From: Kent, England Member No.: 13,469 Device(s): Kaiser, Touch |
How stuningly ugly is that Orange theme?!
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Jun 11 2007, 10:14
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,806 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
It doesn't exactly show WM6 in it's best light...
P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Jun 11 2007, 10:31
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Newbie  Group: Posters Posts: 7 Joined: 23rd May 2007 From: Netherlands Member No.: 259,149 Device(s): SPv e200, SPv C500, SPv E650 |
Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY!
Downloaded, installed, followed the instructions... It freaking works !  From the looks of it Paul did a COMPLETE de-brand. No bugs or errors. I'll report back as soon as I stumble upon something.
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Jun 11 2007, 10:40
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 51 Joined: 16th October 2003 Member No.: 18,464 |
ur a legend!
this is the last thing i needed! |
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Jun 11 2007, 10:45
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 7 Joined: 23rd May 2007 From: Netherlands Member No.: 259,149 Device(s): SPv e200, SPv C500, SPv E650 |
Ok, after installing the SPV E650 de-Brand it looks like the security was back on. Wasn't able to copy to and from the Windows folder. Not sure if others will encounter this problem, but it can be fixed by running the application unlocker again.
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Jun 11 2007, 10:47
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,806 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
Will amend initial post to that effect.
P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Jun 11 2007, 10:59
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 7 Joined: 23rd May 2007 From: Netherlands Member No.: 259,149 Device(s): SPv e200, SPv C500, SPv E650 |
Oh... on the Orange matter...
Not sure whether or not this is the right place for the post, but I trust the moderaters to move it if not. Spoke with Orange (Netherlands) customer support and data/technical support more than once about a.o. the hanging of the spinning wheel after the application unlock, and the missing case which, according to the item's list, should be in the box. They kept telling me there are NO known issues with the SPV E650. Today, finally, I was promised they'd take it up with the right people at Orange and they'd report back after evaluation. Funny thing is... they told me to check the forums on the net related to the SPV E650  People... DO take up the phone and call Orange about these things. I was compensated financially for the missing case  And DO nag/whine/beg/plead about the bug when installing programs on the SPV E650. This is the only way to make some people over there get their heads outta their... uhmmm... you know 
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Jun 11 2007, 11:06
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 27 Joined: 26th November 2003 Member No.: 22,323 |
Pitty there's no MSN Messenger on the de-brand!!
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Jun 11 2007, 11:11
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,806 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
Although it would be relatively straightforward to add from another Vox ROM, i'm pretty sure it would not be legal to do so, else I would
 P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Jun 11 2007, 11:12
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 9 Joined: 12th June 2006 Member No.: 194,313 Device(s): SPV C600 / Orange E650 |
great job Paul - followed instructions and now have a much nicer looking phone....
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Jun 11 2007, 11:30
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 3 Joined: 4th June 2007 Member No.: 263,163 Device(s): SPV E650 |
Brilliant, thank you, although it did say 'the program you have installed my not display correctly as it was designed for a previous version of windows mobile' but it seemed to have worked, I didnt do the full clear storage I just installed as is, seems to have worked perfectly and the security patch is still working as it was before can delete and change icons in the windows directory, got the HTC mobile theme provided by looby! Also got google maps working with bluetoothgps also all thanks to this site
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Jun 11 2007, 11:54
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Newbie Group: Posters Posts: 7 Joined: 8th May 2007 Member No.: 254,280 Device(s): SPV C600, E650 |
QUOTE(Paul (MVP) @ Jun 11 2007, 10:09)  FINALLY, I would ask that if you find this pack useful (or indeed not), you reply in this topic. Doing so will make it easier for me to show Orange that they really should try and furnish MoDaCo with the devices they promise. Fantastic - thanks a million Paul! (Thanks also for the prompt via email) Installed fine without a hard reset - looks great!, I've yet to test the install fix, will let you know how it goes. Thanks again. A. |
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Jun 11 2007, 12:15
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 61 Joined: 19th December 2004 Member No.: 102,768 |
Thanks Paul. I thought I'd chance it without a hard reset and it installed fine. The only problem I have found is when I tried to run Tomtom. It asked me to activate the map and now comes up with a different product code. Was working okay before though.
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Jun 11 2007, 12:41
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,806 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
QUOTE It asked me to activate the map and now comes up with a different product code. Was working okay before though. That makes no sense at all! P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Jun 11 2007, 13:01
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Diehard  Group: Posters Posts: 396 Joined: 25th August 2004 Member No.: 54,173 |
Hi Paul,
Thank you for creating this. The De-Brand works a treat. Enhancement suggestion: If restart is mandatory, would you be able to force a restart via the cab? Regarding the Installer problem, I read this and immediately installed as per the instructions as I'd spent hours trying to work out this install problem. I followed the instructions, above, but the 1st program I tried to install "card_cache", same spinning wheel problem 
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Jun 11 2007, 13:06
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 61 Joined: 19th December 2004 Member No.: 102,768 |
QUOTE(Paul (MVP) @ Jun 11 2007, 13:41) That makes no sense at all! P Nore to me. Definitely been working ok since I got the phone. I've checked TTCode.com and it has 2 device codes listed (one for my C600 previously and one for my E650). The one listed for my E650 is entirely different to the one it comes up with now. Could be a very odd coincidence I suppose but I've not installed anything for 3 weeks or so. |
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Jun 11 2007, 13:14
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The Main Man Group: Admin Team Posts: 19,806 Joined: 6th November 2002 From: Norwich, UK Member No.: 1 Device(s): HTC Advantage |
QUOTE Enhancement suggestion: If restart is mandatory, would you be able to force a restart via the cab? Yes, although i'm not sure how this is done. If I work it out, then i'll add it QUOTE Regarding the Installer problem, I read this and immediately installed as per the instructions as I'd spent hours trying to work out this install problem. I followed the instructions, above, but the 1st program I tried to install "card_cache", same spinning wheel problem Strange as i've installed a whole bunch of apps (Opera, Resco etc.) and not had the problem. Did you re-unlock with the O tool after install? If so, could you try without that step (I didn't do that)? P -------------------- Paul O'Brien - Microsoft MVP, Mobile Devices, MoDaCo.network Founder. Check out my Blog! £10 off a £20 spend at eXpansys - click for details |
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Jun 11 2007, 13:19
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Regular Group: Posters Posts: 61 Joined: 19th December 2004 Member No.: 102,768 |
QUOTE(Prof. Yaffle @ Jun 11 2007, 14:06) Nore to me. Definitely been working ok since I got the phone. I've checked TTCode.com and it has 2 device codes listed (one for my C600 previously and one for my E650). The one listed for my E650 is entirely different to the one it comes up with now. Could be a very odd coincidence I suppose but I've not installed anything for 3 weeks or so. Hmmmm.... something odd is going on. I've just checked the IMEI number on the box and also on the sticker on the back of the phone and when I |