Thread: [REQUEST] Community purchase plan for the Nokia N9
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2011-10-18 , 14:12
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Originally Posted by ajalkane View Post
True, that's possible, didn't think of that. But if it did that, then it wouldn't be much protected against stealing if the thief could just reflash the device.

Come to think of it, it's not anyway much of a protect against stealing. After all I reflashed without problems and I don't remember it asking me any security codes when I booted. Oh well.
No, but networks can block stolen devices by IMEI. However, although it's illegal in most places for obvious reasons, it is technically possible to alter IMEI on most/all devices if you have the technical resources.

Google tells me that Nokia use OTP (one-time programmable) memory for the IMEI - smart move, as it means a physical replacement of that chip is necessary to change the IMEI. As far as I can see, this is good news for everyone but phone thieves.

Back on-topic: I can't decide whether to try to source a 64GB from Europe, or to wait for Expansys North America to tell me they're ready to take all my money.

Anyone know what warranty a phone from expansys will have? My expectations are nice and low.
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