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  1. #1
    Paul Fedorenko
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    I just bought an unlocked Motorola V551 which had been previously locked to
    Rogers Wireless. Since the WAP and internet settings are still set to the
    Rogers defaults, I need to change them so the phone's features work with
    Fido. According to the manual, there seem to be menu options on the phone
    which aren't available on the model that I have, like the one that would
    normally be used to change WAP and internet settings.

    Is there a way of activating these disabled menu options? What about
    downloading and installing an unbranded flex image or firmware image and
    installing that onto the phone?





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  2. #2
    2004TL.NBP
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    Re: Motorola V551 settings question

    I have a V635 which was Rogers branded. Just like your V551, it was
    missing some menu options, especially the options to setup EDGE/GPRS
    and MMS. I had its firmware upgraded to enable those options that were
    hidden by the Rogers brand.




  3. #3

    Re: Motorola V551 settings question

    In alt.cellular.motorola Paul Fedorenko <[email protected]> wrote:
    > Is there a way of activating these disabled menu options? What about
    > downloading and installing an unbranded flex image or firmware image and
    > installing that onto the phone?


    Cingular can set those options via an online tool. Maybe your carrier can
    do the same. You could call and complain that GPRS isn't working.
    https://secure.mouse2mobile.com/clie...guredevice.asp

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    Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley (Lake County) CA USA 38.8,-122.5




  4. #4

    Re: Motorola V551 settings question


    2004TL.NBP wrote:
    > I have a V635 which was Rogers branded. Just like your V551, it was
    > missing some menu options, especially the options to setup EDGE/GPRS
    > and MMS. I had its firmware upgraded to enable those options that were
    > hidden by the Rogers brand.


    Sounds like a viable solution to my problem. Where did you find the
    firmware upgrade? I'm guessing it comes with installation
    instructions, and that I need to get my cable working before I install
    it...




  5. #5
    2004TL.NBP
    Guest

    Re: Motorola V551 settings question


    [email protected] wrote:
    > 2004TL.NBP wrote:
    > > I have a V635 which was Rogers branded. Just like your V551, it was
    > > missing some menu options, especially the options to setup EDGE/GPRS
    > > and MMS. I had its firmware upgraded to enable those options that were
    > > hidden by the Rogers brand.

    >
    > Sounds like a viable solution to my problem. Where did you find the
    > firmware upgrade? I'm guessing it comes with installation
    > instructions, and that I need to get my cable working before I install
    > it...



    I paid someone here in Vancouver to do for me (www.mobile-to-go.com).




  6. #6
    Mike S.
    Guest

    Re: Motorola V551 settings question


    In article <[email protected]>,
    Paul Fedorenko <[email protected]> wrote:
    >I just bought an unlocked Motorola V551 which had been previously locked to
    >Rogers Wireless. Since the WAP and internet settings are still set to the
    >Rogers defaults, I need to change them so the phone's features work with
    >Fido. According to the manual, there seem to be menu options on the phone
    >which aren't available on the model that I have, like the one that would
    >normally be used to change WAP and internet settings.
    >
    >Is there a way of activating these disabled menu options? What about
    >downloading and installing an unbranded flex image or firmware image and
    >installing that onto the phone?


    You can either do a seem edit, or else reflash the phone. The former is
    much simpler.

    www.lxr8.us/hofo



  7. #7
    Sammy
    Guest

    Re: Motorola V551 settings question

    What's a "seem edit". BTW, link below is invalid.

    "Mike S." <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    : You can either do a seem edit, or else reflash the phone. The former is
    : much simpler.
    :
    : www.lxr8.us/hofo





  8. #8
    Paul Fedorenko
    Guest

    Re: Motorola V551 settings question


    "Sammy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:ujJ0f.89027$1i.37738@pd7tw2no...
    > What's a "seem edit". BTW, link below is invalid.
    > : www.lxr8.us/hofo


    I think it should be www.xlr8.us/hofo

    At, that's my guess, since it took me to a page full of into on hacking a
    Vxxx series phone...





  9. #9
    BruceR
    Guest

    Re: Motorola V551 settings question

    Also read all the noob guides at www.motomodders.net


    From:Paul Fedorenko
    [email protected]

    > "Sammy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > news:ujJ0f.89027$1i.37738@pd7tw2no...
    >> What's a "seem edit". BTW, link below is invalid.
    >>> www.lxr8.us/hofo

    >
    > I think it should be www.xlr8.us/hofo
    >
    > At, that's my guess, since it took me to a page full of into on
    > hacking a Vxxx series phone...






  10. #10
    tempest
    Guest

    Re: Motorola V551 settings question

    I did my V551 myself with a usb cable and some flash files i found on the
    net. Here are some links i used.
    http://www.xlr8.us/hofo/flash/

    http://www.xlr8.us/hofo/

    http://www.motomodders.net/Default.aspx?tabid=1

    http://www.mob453.com/phones/motorola_v600/ (a how too, step by step.

    Good luck




    "Paul Fedorenko" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...
    >I just bought an unlocked Motorola V551 which had been previously locked to
    >Rogers Wireless. Since the WAP and internet settings are still set to the
    >Rogers defaults, I need to change them so the phone's features work with
    >Fido. According to the manual, there seem to be menu options on the phone
    >which aren't available on the model that I have, like the one that would
    >normally be used to change WAP and internet settings.
    >
    > Is there a way of activating these disabled menu options? What about
    > downloading and installing an unbranded flex image or firmware image and
    > installing that onto the phone?
    >






  11. #11
    Paul Fedorenko
    Guest

    Re: Motorola V551 settings question


    "tempest" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    news:[email protected]...

    > Good luck


    Thank you. I've flashed my phone, and all the missing menu otions have been
    restored. I guess the only issue now is that it displays "Rogers Wireless"
    instead of Fido... But I guess that makes sense, since the networks have
    been merged. Is there any way to change that? I'm guessing I'd have to use
    a hex editor or that seems editor someone mentioned.





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