Hi, Theoretically, yes, as you are not modifying any of the original software but replacing it. Doubtless if there are any conditions of the original sale that specify you cannot modify the device, than you would be violating those, but then again that condition is so open that even using the phone normally could be considered as a violation. The firmware updates are legally available, as are the tools used for flahsing. I guess only if the OP was doing something that avoided making any required payment, then it would be OK. _______________________________________ Have a pleasant day, Kind Regards and Best Wishes, Hussein. Hussein Patwa Tel: 0789 47 595 62 (UK) Tel: +44 (0)122 4433 954 (SIP) Twitter: www.twitter.com/hussein_patwa Skype: patwaspotterfan2 GoogleTalk: thewanderingwriter Web: www.patwanet.co.uk My Blog: http://patwaspotterfan.livejournal.com Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=510013486 Please note: For security reasons calls from witheld numbers may not be connected. Please release your number so it can be viewed prior to calling. Contact your telephone service provider for advice on how to do this if required. All calls may be recorded for fact verification. DISCLAIMER: This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential or sensitive information and are intended solely for the stated recipient(s). Copying or distribution in any form is not permitted without the prior consent of the sender. If you have received this message in error, please delete it and any attachments from your system and notify the sender immediately. Thank you for your co-operation. Protect our trees; Do not print unless absolutely necessary. Save paper by deleting sections of the message which are not relevant. -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eleanor Burke Sent: 11 September 2011 15:07 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: installing other nokia phones firmware in nokia n79 question Is it legal? ----- Original Message ----- From: "austin pinto" <austinpinto.xaviers@xxxxxxxxx> To: "accessindia" <accessindia@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "The Accessible Phones Discussion List" <blindphones@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <bsftb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "Voice Vision." <list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "access uk" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 10:59 AM Subject: [access-uk] installing other nokia phones firmware in nokia n79 question > hi all please excuse me if this question is offtopic or not allowed on a > list > i have a nokia and was thinking of installing the firmware of nokia n8 > on it i surched on google and got 2 methords to do it > 1 is to unbrand the phone using nss and then update the firmware to n8 > 2 is flashing the phone using Phoenix service software(nokia flashing > tool) > has any1 tried it can any1 please tell me which methord is safe > -- > austin pinto > email austinpinto.xaviers@xxxxxxxxx > alternat email austin.pinto@xxxxxxxxxxx > facebook www.facebook.com/austinpinto.xaviers > orkut www.orkut.com/austinpinto.xaviers > twitter www.twitter.com/austinmpinto > > join me on google + > surch for +austin > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq