Vivaz hack possible wut?

[#1]

http://www.forummobiles.com/topic/229150-vivaz-hack/

Anyone happen to understand French? (at least I think it's french, I don't know, my apologies if it's not)

I'd give it a shot if I knew wtf they're saying.

[#2]

Not sure why you don't have that file...tried sorting the files by size?
Also, reinstall the firmware even if it's the latest. If yo unever updated/reinstalled the firmware on your phone, could be a reason why you don't have the file. Not really sure on this one though.

[#3]

Will I lose any data?

[#4]

Obviously, yes. It's like reinstalling Windows on a PC.

It'll erase everything on drive C: (phone's internam memory), but it'll leave your memory card as it was.

I recommend you backup your contacts, messages etc. with the PC suite.

In my case, all the things that I had installed (all on my memory card) were still there, but I CANNOT tell you what happens if you had a game/app on C: .

[#5]

Well, I did all the research and testing I could, and I've concluded that it doesn't work.

It shows the logic why it doesn't work, but no actual solution atm.

This IS (however) helpfull for the hack-developers, so it's not impossible, it's just not possible RIGHT NOW.

Thanks for the translations. ^_^

[#6]

I really appreciate your help!

And I've got two more questions:

In Step 8: I got the idea, that I have to copy the file prepared when the download percentage is 98%, but after that should I wait for the software to be installed in the mobile? (I don't understand what Flashing means :])

In step 10: If it detects an update, that means the phone is debranded, but you said it is recommended to update - then, will not it install the newest version again, the one which I'm trying to get rid of?

Thank you so much!

[#7]

Actually (did it again just to show a friend) when the download hits 100%, then you must (fast) move and replace the file there.

If may or may not detect a new version, that doesn't really matter. But you WILL need the 3rd flashing for the program to install the new (debranded) firmware.

TO EXPLAIN BETTER: you flash 1 time to obtain the file name. //////////////// you flash a 2nd time to replace the file (you still have branded firmware) //////////////////// you flash a 3rd time to get the corect (unbranded firmware).

Basically, the file you place there is a "regoin detection" file, so everytime you update/reinstall, Software Updater checks that file to see which firmware and which region you need. Simple once you get it. ^_^

P.S. flashing = reinstall firmware

[#8]

Thank you again very much, but in step 8, after copying the file(i.e. copying and replacing, because the file name is the same) when the 101/102MB was downloaded, the installation gave me an error. It said: Installation failed, check that your battery is charged at least at 50%, but the battery is full. 😐 what can be the issue?

[#9]

That happened to me the first time.

Replace the file when it says "installing" (as soon as you see it do the file-replace, do it fast just in case since I'm not sure how much time it takes before it copies that specific file).

If you got that error, it means you'll have to go back to step 1 though (delete the folder) UNLESS you made a copy of the original file.

[#10]

What does debranding mean?

[#11]

When you purchase a phone from a service provider (Vodafone, Orange, etc.) it comes with pre-defined internet settings, lots of logos and music files and themes pre-installed and are PROTECTED (so you cant delete them to get free space).

Well, debranding is pretty much removing the service provider firmware and installing a generic firmware (which doesn't include all those things, therefore you have more memory/freedom to play with).