[howard38lancs]

how do i install msn messenger once ive upgraded the firmware i get a message saying cant verify certificate how do i get round this

[Ben]

Hi, welcome to Talk3G.

Where are you getting MSN from? The version on my N73 is from mess.be. Also, is your firmware branded to any particular network?

[howard38lancs]

yes i think its branded to orange

[howard38lancs]

hi ben ive looked on the mess.be web site bu cant find the msn download for my phone plz could u send me the link plz
thanks for your help
howard

[howard38lancs]

hi ben i downloaded it and installed it but it wont connect plus it says there me a charge where im on contract and should have it free for life

[Ben]

What network are you on? If you're on Orange then you'll pay data charges. If you're on Three then I assume free MSN comes as part of a contract bundle with a Three branded handset - the alternative, I assume, is to buy a Three data bundle to allow you to connect.

[howard38lancs]

im on 3 on contract msn was running fine till i did the update

[howard38lancs]

u mean get a new n70 3 branded ... but ive only had this one a week

[3GsINgH]

Ah a common problem. The H3G certificate that is inbuilt to the 3 network software is needed to run the MSN app. Yes you get it free but only on an authorised 3 handset. As your handset currently has either the orange or generic firmware on it (cant tell which you you said) it wont run. You need the 3 branded firmware to run the app.

[Ben]

Looks like that update was a bad idea, howard38lancs. In any case, Three's service offering is so brand centric that I would always recommend using a Three branded device on their network.

[howard38lancs]

my mate did the same update as me but backed up first and restored the settings back to his phone after and everything worked ok i wonder if i could restore his settings to my phone and it would be find ummmm well its something that maybe is worth a try

[Ben]

If he did a backup to memory card then it would likely contain all his personal details too, like contacts and messages. Backups may even be restricted to the handset they were made on, but if he's cool to give it a try then let us know how you get on. I'd advise backing up your own handset to your own memory card first ;)

[howard38lancs]

hes away for 4 weeks ill ask him when he gets back just wonder if theres any chance of restoring the branded firmware what if i rang 3 and asked

[Ben]

They'd probably tell you you'd voided your warranty - can't you get it flashed back to Three's software in the same way you had it flashed to Orange?

[howard38lancs]

i dont know i had done for me of my mate is it possible it have it flashed back to 3s software i dident know u could and where could i get it done as my mates away for 4 weeks

[howard38lancs]

hi ben any chance u could help me how to flash my phone back to the 3 software
thanks

[Ben]

I'd advise waiting for him. Why on earth did he rebrand it to Orange in the first place?