i am a newbie for firmware flashing. the question i am going to ask might not related (i suppose yes).

if my phone does not have chinese input (AP set), is that because of the firmware is not local? if i bring to nokia authorized shop to flash, will they accept?

your answer will help me to decide either i will buy an AP or authorized set. btw, i am buying n95 8gb. i would go for authorized set definitely if the price btw ap and auth set is not too big.

Every Nokia handset is produced with a product code. The product code is a 7 digit number begining with 05 (I.E 0536075). These 7 digits codes are made up of 4 different pieces of information.

The problem exists, that while a phone has a product code stating it is locked to a network, it will only accept that networks firmware. example, My N76 was locked to Vodafone, and while it had its original product code, it would only accept Vodafone firmware. What we intend to do, is change the product code, and trick the phone into thinking it is operator free and unlocked, so the Nokia Software Updater will apply which firmware you like.

you need this 2 Program to change ur Product Code.

Nemesis Service Suite - This is the application that can change your product code.

GSM Magic a.k.a TNT Enforcer - This is a handy little application that allows you to click on greyed out or disabled buttons in any application. For some reason this programme has become known as GSM Magic but is actually called TNT enforcer.

for your question, for sure they wont flash ur phone to APAC firmware. even if they do for u, charges maybe RM30-RM100.

the hardest part is to find the Correct Product Code for the APAC. try search on some search engine. 

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