Re-Brand Question ( network custom software, 3, live messenger, skype)

hello

some background...
3 (UK network) allows you to download Skype and Windows Live Messenger applications. these seem to only download to official 3 phones (when downloading from direct from 3)

my phone (C902) is unlocked. i've debranded it before. i've rebranding it with 3 firmware / FS using A2uploader (not the UK firmware as i can't find it. i also tried SEUS but SEUS didn't like the 3 UK CDA)

my question is...
how does the network know that my phone isn't a 3 phone. is it IMEI related? or custom files? or do i just need to find the UK firmware files?

thanks and hello to everyone (first post)

I'd also like to know as I've recently debranded and may want to go back, I've not tried skype yet..thanks for the headsup

Try dowloading this file MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service

Bluetooth the jad file to your phone and you should be prompted to download skype.

The firmware shouldn't matter because I have generic firmware and it works fine for me!

I don't know if this will work but let me know how you get on...

Good luck!