ani_meher 42 Report post Posted September 19, 2008 Is that so? Can it be confirmed pls? Coz I really liked this handset, and would plan to shift to it if it is unlock possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Yes dear I am using it on Virgin purchased at 2950 and same retailer is selling it 3300 for Reliance. One of my friend is also using it on Reliance. Difference is that other language option is Chinese instead of Hindi and there is no option to set MP3 as ringtone. In Virgin u hv option to set MP3 as ringtone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ani_meher 42 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 That's a very good news. Any inputs from Mumbai/Pune guys where we can get the unlocked pieces? 3300 is a damn good price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sadikk 301 Report post Posted September 20, 2008 Can anyone flash this handset to RIM? 5499 seems a great price for a piece with FM+mp3 player. I am especially curious abut the Panchang application! Even in September 2007 u were liking this handset That's a very good news. Any inputs from Mumbai/Pune guys where we can get the unlocked pieces? 3300 is a damn good price. Till now u haven't yet bought it. Just interested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 Is data cable with Charging facility available for Explore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ani_meher 42 Report post Posted September 21, 2008 Even in September 2007 u were liking this handset Ya, I still do. Problem is, I can only get it given it works on Reliance, which is confirmed just now. Till now u haven't yet bought it. Just interested Yep, because of the same reason. I am neither a techie nor a seller like you, so that if that damn thing doesn't convert, I am stuck with it and can't sell it to others . If you can provide the names of shops that do this conversion, that will be much more contributing to the discussion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prakashkadam 1 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 This one comes on Virgin with new name Vsleek (in black and looks good compared to silver) and priced at Rs. 2999/- with ruim and lifetime validity as advertised in newspapers these days. I asked a vendor and he says it works with reliance, and he has already sold some to reliance connections. Good handset at price. Would like to get feedback from the people who already use it. Even in September 2007 u were liking this handset Ya, I still do. Problem is, I can only get it given it works on Reliance, which is confirmed just now. Till now u haven't yet bought it. Just interested Yep, because of the same reason. I am neither a techie nor a seller like you, so that if that damn thing doesn't convert, I am stuck with it and can't sell it to others . If you can provide the names of shops that do this conversion, that will be much more contributing to the discussion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 I am using it on Virgin. My friend is using it on Reliance, good handset & good battery. Drawback (Reliance Converted) you can't use MP3 song as ringtone. I need a USB charger for this handset. pls help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ani_meher 42 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 I tried to search in Pune shops to see if I can get Reliance enabled piece, but was not successful. Can anyone point me at such shops in Pune/Mumbai/Thane? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prakashkadam 1 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 You won't find any reliance enabled peace as such. Actually it works on Reliance like an open market handset, due to RUIM capability. I doubt, whether R-World and R-connect is working on this handset. I am talking about virgin provided VSleek not the TATA provided Explore. Could we change the Title of this thread as explore/Vsleek? I tried to search in Pune shops to see if I can get Reliance enabled piece, but was not successful. Can anyone point me at such shops in Pune/Mumbai/Thane? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ani_meher 42 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 Is that so? Then that damn idiot of Mobile store was not knowing what he was talking about! I don't want R-world/R-connect, i want just a good affordable phone. Will hunt again today for first checking whether it works straightaway with my Reliance card, and then for good deal on exchange of my mobile. Will keep the forum updated. One Q: how come one poster say that the MP3 ringtone is not supported in Reliance enabled phone, but it is there in virgin phone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 No VSLEEK (VIRGIN) Does not support Reliance RUIM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted October 3, 2008 One Q: how come one poster say that the MP3 ringtone is not supported in Reliance enabled phone, but it is there in virgin phone? People who unlock Explore or VSLEEK install a chinese version of VSLEEK software. WHich is an older Version. If you read whole topic you will come to know when Explore was launched MP3 could not be used as ringtone. It was enabled only after a software upgrade. Chinese Version is an older version, upgrade is not available at least in my area. you can use downloaded MP3 ringtones provided it supports RWORLD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ani_meher 42 Report post Posted October 4, 2008 OK, so it involves unlocking. I'll try to find in Pune where can i get this unlocking done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted October 4, 2008 Has anyone got USB Charging datacable for Explore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prakashkadam 1 Report post Posted October 6, 2008 yeah, the handset which I checked was having software from 'Anycall', i suppose it is chinese one as you have told already? One Q: how come one poster say that the MP3 ringtone is not supported in Reliance enabled phone, but it is there in virgin phone? People who unlock Explore or VSLEEK install a chinese version of VSLEEK software. WHich is an older Version. If you read whole topic you will come to know when Explore was launched MP3 could not be used as ringtone. It was enabled only after a software upgrade. Chinese Version is an older version, upgrade is not available at least in my area. you can use downloaded MP3 ringtones provided it supports RWORLD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ani_meher 42 Report post Posted October 6, 2008 Damn I can't find any shop in Pune for this . Can anyone point me to Mumbai shops? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honest 836 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 ^^^ Try at Manish Market my dear Ani. Regards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mufaddal 678 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 one of my relatives has this phone working on reliance........well its correct even i saw the firmware was from anycall.... anycall is samsungs phone brand and they sell a lot of their products under this brand name ....what this means is that basically people who r unlocking it r actually flashing this phone with the original samsung firmware which must not b having any software restrictions for using on a particular network..... well he got it done from some shop in heera panna here in mumbai ........or else like kamal said go to manish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ani_meher 42 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 While searching on net, I came across this link: http://www.gsmhosting.com/vbb/showthread.p...ht=samsung+s259 I am currently in Pune, and maybe my schedule won't permit to go all the way to manish market when i m in Mumbai. What do you reckon, above procedure will be safe? Suppose if i brick my handset, can i claim the warranty by virgin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honest 836 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 Suppose if i brick my handset, can i claim the warranty by virgin? ^^^ MY dear Ani, I don't think that you will get the warranty after you brick the handset. Regards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mufaddal 678 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 While searching on net, I came across this link:http://www.gsmhosting.com/vbb/showthread.p...ht=samsung+s259 I am currently in Pune, and maybe my schedule won't permit to go all the way to manish market when i m in Mumbai. What do you reckon, above procedure will be safe? Suppose if i brick my handset, can i claim the warranty by virgin? well i read that thread and i think most of the members were able to unlock without bricking their handset as far as claiming warranty is concerned its a tricky question ...since u r not modifying the hardware in any form or tampering .....well i have read on net about a lot of people bricking their handsets in an attempt to modify their firmware n get their devices bricked but still they got ther warranty n some who didnt get it........... and besides in any unlocking procedure there will always b a risk of bricking if done incorrectly, even if u get it done from some vendor like most other people did the chances r still there .......... in the end the choice is yours Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saurav 22 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 Better is u get it done from a professional. If you change software OS of handset warranty is void. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mufaddal 678 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 Better is u get it done from a professional. If you change software OS of handset warranty is void. in this case you are not changing the os of the handset u r just flashing it with a different version of the os ........so i dont think warranty is void .......also afaik in nokia service center if your phone is bricked in doing such operations n if it underwarranty they simply reflash it for you .......no one has time to sit and check what mess you have done to the os.....they simply reflash .....but i dont know about samsung Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prakashkadam 1 Report post Posted October 10, 2008 In that case, after the reflash, the phone will not work on Reliance, isn't it? Better is u get it done from a professional. If you change software OS of handset warranty is void. in this case you are not changing the os of the handset u r just flashing it with a different version of the os ........so i dont think warranty is void .......also afaik in nokia service center if your phone is bricked in doing such operations n if it underwarranty they simply reflash it for you .......no one has time to sit and check what mess you have done to the os.....they simply reflash .....but i dont know about samsung Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
