Changing GSM Hardware - is it possible? - Technology Forum - Home Theater, Computer, Televisions, Personal Electronics and more!

hotshot · 08-09-2006, 08:58 AM

Hey guys,

I'm in Canada (so the 1900 band) but I'm going to poland for a few weeks soon and i wanted to pick up a cellphone there. Unfortunately, the one I have my eye on, the Nokia 2652, is dual-band 900/1800.

SO my question is, is it in any way at all possible, (either doing it myself or paying someone to do it) to change the GSM frequency of this phone?

Thanks!!

heartbomb · 08-09-2006, 09:00 AM

No, there is not practial way of changing the built in frequencies.

gizmokid999 · 08-09-2006, 09:00 AM

What? Changing the hardware on a cell phone isn't the same as changing on a pc...oh, and the answer is no.

hotshot · 08-09-2006, 09:01 AM

Even if somehow, you will do it sucessfully, the phone wont function as it should. IMHO do not try to tamper with the manufacterers default circuit board.

gizmokid999 · 08-09-2006, 09:01 AM

they do that in the philippines too?, i ddnt know that, ill see if i can do the same thing, when i come back there next year.

heartbomb · 08-09-2006, 09:01 AM

they do this when i was in the philippines. nokia 3390 1900mhz (u.s. and canada) convert to 3310 900-1800mhz (asia,europe) nokia 6800 1900mhz convert to 6800i but when i look i them they take the phone apart and using a needle point soldering iron. i think you have to be a pro to do this thing.