Firmware update different codes?

Here is the dilema.
I purchased a nokia n82 in Australia. I now live in China.
I want chinese language on the phone.
I know that it will require a firmware change or update.
I went to the local NCP and some stupid cow wanting to avoid work said "bad luck it cant be done"
I do not believe this for a minute.
I believe if I was to update the firmware using my phones code it would just replace the existing firmware with new?
Any advice appreciated.
Message Edited by michaels on 19-Feb-2008 01:56 PM

A Nokia service point should be able to update any phone (though as you are not in the country of purchase, if you are updating to solve a problem you don't get it covered by warranty - it will cost you).
You can only upgrade the software for your phone's product code, if your local service point does not want your money, try Nokia Software Updater (under "Get support and software" ) instead.
Message Edited by mccbleue on 19-Feb-2008 01:23 PM

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    I was unable to update the firmware of the SD-C2732 (Sun part) with the Sun patch. The drive was attached to an Ultra 10 (with an adapter). I ended attaching the drive to a PC and using a DOS boot floppy with the Toshiba flash program and the Sun firmware.
    Regarding you problems with the drive: Have you tried another brand of media. The Ultra 40 is under warranty (GA date was February 14, 2006).
    Use the contact information from your other thread.
    If you search the net for firmware you can locate sites that offers region-code-free firmware for several drives. Usually they provide a flash program (requires creation of a DOS boot floppy). Using these programs/firmware voids your warranty. Maybe you can not revert the firmware upgrade.
    These slimline drives have no jumpers, the installed firmware (of the drive) determines if the drive is master, slave, uses cable-select (CS) or reversed CS.
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