Unlock debrand Motorola v3x
Here is a small review I have done today with a THREE V3x and a DEBRANDED V3x
Left is a THREE V3x (software version V83) vs RIGHT is the debranded V3x (software version V97)
Menu: V3x Three VS debranded V3x
- PLANET THREE SHORTCUT REMOVED
I will not comment which menu looks better, I let you decide. However, I found the way they arrange the icons are very difference.
WAP / GPRS / MMS settings / Profile
Three WAP / MMS Settings were removed from debranded firmware
DUAL Mode (GSM 900 / 1800) was enabled in the debranded firmware
GSM 900 / 1800 in a THREE sim
What will happen if we choose GSM 900/ 1800 in the network band ?
- It will turn into O2-UK networks.
Why?
- It's because THREE borrows their 2g (GSM 900 / 1800) networks from O2, so if you choose 2g (GSM 900 / 1800), it will bring you to O2-UK instead.
Why three disables this function?
- It's because THREE will need to pay O2 for the talk time you used in the 2G networks
What benefits to you for using GSM 900 / 1800?
- 1. Better coverage in some area (In some area, O2 does have a better coverage than THREE, so obviously, you can choose to use THREE / O2 in the debranded / Generic V3x software)
- 2. Better battery life (3g signal does consume more power than the 2g, by staying in the 2g signal means consuming less power and hence, a better battery life)
Moreover, with the firmware we used, it's alway the latest, so I will upgrade the software / firmware inside the phone while I do the debranding. It means your phone will run faster with less software bugs.
I would also like to compare the picture / video quality when I have more time, but I will think the debranded version will give better result cos of the more updated software inside.
