Curve 8520 Debrand?

**h1tm4n786** · 04-08-2011, 11:08 AM

i have a bb curve branded with vodafone?

how can i debrand it onto original os.

thnks

**pcgizmo** · 04-08-2011, 11:20 AM

Carrier logo/splash scrren is not tied to the OS. You can put any 8520 OS on it as they're not carrier specific.

**h1tm4n786** · 04-08-2011, 11:39 AM

Hi, so is there i way i can change the splashscreen/logo ?

thnks

**pcgizmo** · 04-08-2011, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by h1tm4n786

Hi, so is there i way i can change the splashscreen/logo ?

thnks

No, it's a taboo subject here on CB. It's hardcoded into the firmware.

**memoriesof2011** · 04-09-2011, 07:36 PM

Might want to use that thing called Google... Debranding is not something Crackberry encourages or usually allows to be discussed. RIM doesn't encourage it, either.

**Laura Knotek** · 04-09-2011, 07:45 PM

The illegally obtained software cannot debrand an 8520 anyway. The newer devices cannot be debranded at all.

**californiablackberry** · 04-09-2011, 08:00 PM

You can't change the splash screen but you can change the housing of the device. ( To remove the carrier logo on the bottom )

**Laura Knotek** · 04-09-2011, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by californiablackberry

You can't change the splash screen but you can change the housing of the device. ( To remove the carrier logo on the bottom )

There have been some people who scratched off the carrier logo from the housing rather than changing the housing. http://forums.crackberry.com/f35/lab...-phone-542831/

**h1tm4n786** · 04-11-2011, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by memoriesof2011

Might want to use that thing called Google... Debranding is not something Crackberry encourages or usually allows to be discussed. RIM doesn't encourage it, either.

That so called thing google, is what i used to get on this site.

After all this is a forum so im sure, there is nothing wrong asking a question?

thanks,everyone for the replies.

**Pete6** · 04-11-2011, 06:20 AM

We do not allow discussion of debranding here for twp reasons.

1). the software to do this was stolen from the manufacturer and they will persue anyone they find using or propagating it. We do not want them after us, thank you.

2). the software, unless used exactly right can permanently and irrrerversably turn your phone into a paperweight.

As you say, there is nothing wrong with asking. You did nothing wrong at all.

However I wonder if you are really asking about debranding. If all you want to do is to use your Vodafone branded phone on another network then, that's easy. Go and check over in the BlackBerry Unlocking forum. I'm sure someone over there will help you out.