Operator Logos for Nokia 8260 Cell Phones? 11
Chetna asks: "The Nokia 8260 has proved to be quite a nifty phone...aside from the ever-persistent operator logo that sits on my screen. I can't find anywhere a way to change the operator logo for an 8260 that runs off Rogers AT+T in Canada. The only MCC/MNC I can find is for Microcell Telecom Inc, which (I think) is the operator for the other Nokia models (61xx). Is there any way to get 'ROGERS AT&T' off my screen?"
Same problem here... (Score:2)
This is based on my own observation, since I know for a fact that you can change said logo on the GSM networks in Europe (that is, I've seen this phone with different logos when I was there this summer). Also, if you've ever uploaded custom rings to the phone, you noticed that there is a GSM option, and a TDMA option. So there are definitely some differences due to the protocols used.
On a brighter note, Rogers is moving towards GSM, and while our own cell phones will sill be TDMA, it's a good sign that Rogers is getting in line with the rest of the world. Now only Bell and Telus are left on their own proprietary protocols. For those who do not know, Rogers AT&T, Telus, Bell and Fido are mobile phone companies in Canada.
Re:The point? (Score:3, Funny)
Exactly. My worst logo would amuse me longer than the best logo I've seen from a telco!
Microcell (Score:2)
They're GSM.
I used a service called Iguagna SMS to change my Fido, GSM logo.
I don't know about TDMA; good luck with that.
Others have wondered why anyone would want to change their operator logo; for me, it made a huge difference when I did. I never have to fumble through the 4 phones that look exactly the same when my friends and I would all put our phones in the same place, anymore.
That said, Fido's getting too expensive, and they charge a per-minute fee for WAP. bah. I think I'm going to switch to Telus.
only GSM Supports That (Score:3, Informative)
Is there an actual logo or just an Alpha tag? (Score:1)
If it's just the text, you need to change the alpha tag. You can try the directions here [idaniel.com].
I hope this is the answer you were looking for.
How To Instructions (Depends on Network), Links (Score:3, Informative)
Nokia phones have two different alpha tags, the first is a user configurable alpha tag associated with a NAM that is displayed when the network is found on startup. This is easy to set from the system configuration screen (type *3001#12345# to enter the system configuration mode).
The second alpha tag is the designator for the network and can be changed on some, but not all phones/networks. AT&T Wireless San Francisco (my service provider, PSID 40231) configures their network such that you can't change the tag (they disable private network access as you can see from screen 2 DCCH mode in the field test display [see URL above for instructions on entering field test mode]). For providers which do allow you to change the alpha tag, here is the procedure:
Generally speaking, the Nokia 8260 (US AMPS/TDMA/PCS TDMA) is a severely crippled version of the Nokia 82xx series. It lacks both the data cable (M2Bus, the grid of pin holes found under the battery once you take off the rear cover) and infrared interfaces that many of the GSM versions include and also has a number of fun features disabled.
For more info, see my page of Nokia 8260 Hacks [rjsjr.org] ( http://www.rjsjr.org/hacks/nokia/ ) which includes some other fun hacks like monitoring the network in field test mode, mirroring email through AT&T SMS, downloading rings, automating voice mail passwords, and using calling groups. There are links for more resources from that page.
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A Clarification on Logos v. Alpha Tags (Score:1)
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LogoManager (Score:1)
Just google for it, should be easy to find. Requires either a cable or IR port, though.