How can I unlock simlock ? - XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys.
I need to unlock my simlock in my phone.
Any option to do that at home ?
I have unlocked bootloader and im using minicm7-2.2.0
Im asking cause i will be flying 2 poland and i need to have unlocked simlock

VilayaaduManagatha said:
You can get the Unlock code from the site Theunlockspot.com and Unlock the Sony ericsson Xperia X8 from Sim Network lock..
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I can get it from 67.70 US Any option for free ?

phone vodafone, they have a policy IF YOUR PHONE IS OVER 1 YEAR OLD THEY WILL GIVE YOU UNLOCK CODE FOR FREE (must be locked to vodafone) im assuming your on them, i did this the other week YOU MUST SAY YOU BEEN TOLD THAT YOU WOULD GET IT FOR FREE! do NOT use other ways to unlock (certificate change) as this can seriously cause problems further down the line and DOES NOT WORK with rooted phones (I've tried it). IF your not with vodafone then phone your network provider, usually costs between £5 - £20 (my X8 cost me £15 to unlock on 3 and took 1week and a bit maybe 2weeks to get the code on 3) with voda you will usually get the code instantly hope this helps

Lloir said:
phone vodafone, they have a policy IF YOUR PHONE IS OVER 1 YEAR OLD THEY WILL GIVE YOU UNLOCK CODE FOR FREE (must be locked to vodafone) im assuming your on them, i did this the other week YOU MUST SAY YOU BEEN TOLD THAT YOU WOULD GET IT FOR FREE! do NOT use other ways to unlock (certificate change) as this can seriously cause problems further down the line and DOES NOT WORK with rooted phones (I've tried it). IF your not with vodafone then phone your network provider, usually costs between £5 - £20 (my X8 cost me £15 to unlock on 3 and took 1week and a bit maybe 2weeks to get the code on 3) with voda you will usually get the code instantly hope this helps
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Okey so i have the problem , because i have x8 less then a year.
If i have custom rom and unlocked bootloader are the certificates are changed ?

Look basically you can't get it done for free and the cheapest way is actually phoning voda
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Lloir said:
Look basically you can't get it done for free and the cheapest way is actually phoning voda
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Ok , thanks very much

Thanks for that Llior.
I'm,with Vodafone so I'll call and unlock my X8 soon.
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glad i could help

Lloir said:
phone vodafone, they have a policy IF YOUR PHONE IS OVER 1 YEAR OLD THEY WILL GIVE YOU UNLOCK CODE FOR FREE (must be locked to vodafone) im assuming your on them, i did this the other week YOU MUST SAY YOU BEEN TOLD THAT YOU WOULD GET IT FOR FREE! do NOT use other ways to unlock (certificate change) as this can seriously cause problems further down the line and DOES NOT WORK with rooted phones (I've tried it). IF your not with vodafone then phone your network provider, usually costs between £5 - £20 (my X8 cost me £15 to unlock on 3 and took 1week and a bit maybe 2weeks to get the code on 3) with voda you will usually get the code instantly hope this helps
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Thank you loir

Bumping this back up so other people can see it
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[Q] Got a Milestone, wanna know to which carrier is locked to...

Got a Milestone XT720 won it in a raffle , i have a Tmobile account and when i put my sim card on it, it says that is locked, wanna know to which carrier is locked to... or if there is any other way to unlock it.
Thanks in advance
Do a search online for unlock code services.
I paid 10 dollars to unlock my moto dext.
You just hbave to trust that they will send you the code...
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Caz666 said:
Do a search online for unlock code services.
I paid 10 dollars to unlock my moto dext.
You just hbave to trust that they will send you the code...
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Which one did you use? any recommendations?
ij9zapem said:
Which one did you use? any recommendations?
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Sorry for not replying earlier, didn't see the post...
I successfully used gsmliberty.net, but this was a few months ago (a bit less than 1 year). But I had used another unlock provider before this.
I must have unlocked 5-6 phone in the past 3 years and only got "scammed" once.
Not bad odds for a 10-15$ product that is "grey market".
Local stores charge 30+ dollars for same thing and Canadian providers charge upwards 50$ (if they even do it).

How to sim unlock for free?

Is there a way? I would like to know, plz..
Thanks
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LuisDias said:
Is there a way? I would like to know, plz..
Thanks
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No free. (but you can PM me for unlock)
As in network unlock? Three UK are useless when it comes to getting a unlock code...
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Droid117 said:
As in network unlock? Three UK are useless when it comes to getting a unlock code...
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(sorry, i only saw this now..) i don't think vodafone in portugal can provide the unlock code for free, 'cause (i don't know how to say in english) my contract with vodafone isn't over yet.. so.. :/
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pssst
LuisDias said:
(sorry, i only saw this now..) i don't think vodafone in portugal can provide the unlock code for free, 'cause (i don't know how to say in english) my contract with vodafone isn't over yet.. so.. :/
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maybe your right
By law, operators in portugal only unlock free of charge if the phone is not within the contract time which is usually 2 years
Nikkopt said:
By law, operators in portugal only unlock free of charge if the phone is not within the contract time which is usually 2 years
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Yeah, I know that.. but my phone is new (nem 1 ano tem sequer), that's why I need an alternative..
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There are only free methods for phones, which are four or five years old, and maybe your provider can do it for you when your contract is over.
If you want to unlock it now, just search a bit on Google, or PM to Blagus, with this way you can find at least really cheap ones.
LuisDias, blagus makes the best price you can find..
Hello,
I used the fastgsm.com website which works the following way:
- you pay for credits, (40USD for X8) and then they send you user/password for the unlock software client
- you download the drivers and the unlock client to you PC and do as it is written
I followed the instruction but the progress stopped after reading out my mobile.
This cause me to problems: they consider I used up the credits.
I got my mobile still locked and what is even worse now it locked for everything.
With my original T-mobile simcard I can not attach to any network.
All I can do is search the network but can not attach to any (not even the Home network)
After all this I made a software upgrade on my mobile with PC companion, but I still the same problem, it locked for everything.
Have any of you had the same problem?
Many thanks for any response!
belmont007 said:
Hello,
I used the fastgsm.com website which works the following way:
- you pay for credits, (40USD for X8) and then they send you user/password for the unlock software client
- you download the drivers and the unlock client to you PC and do as it is written
I followed the instruction but the progress stopped after reading out my mobile.
This cause me to problems: they consider I used up the credits.
I got my mobile still locked and what is even worse now it locked for everything.
With my original T-mobile simcard I can not attach to any network.
All I can do is search the network but can not attach to any (not even the Home network)
After all this I made a software upgrade on my mobile with PC companion, but I still the same problem, it locked for everything.
Have any of you had the same problem?
Many thanks for any response!
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Ouch. I don't have this experience but I recommend you PM Blagus for unlock since your phone is now screwed.
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Thanks, I will contact him.
I flashed a generic firmware on my X10 mini and it unlocked it, dont spend money on something you can do yourself.
Forget it, my mistake.. --"
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Nikkopt said:
By law, operators in portugal only unlock free of charge if the phone is not within the contract time which is usually 2 years
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WoW! In my country the contract is for 1 year, i think is a lot, but 2 OMG! Too hard to change quickly your mobile xD
For me, I think I was lucky. My phone was locked on my network only, then I rooted it, installed custom ROM blah blah, and voila, it unlocked, wtf? I was very surprised, it asks me for unlock code, but I can bypass this screen and phone registeres on other networks with other SIM cards, I don't know if it was luck or something else considering that I've unlocked it somehow.
lsalamun said:
For me, I think I was lucky. My phone was locked on my network only, then I rooted it, installed custom ROM blah blah, and voila, it unlocked, wtf? I was very surprised, it asks me for unlock code, but I can bypass this screen and phone registeres on other networks with other SIM cards, I don't know if it was luck or something else considering that I've unlocked it somehow.
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what ROM did u use?
Gsmliberty.com
Also, Three, as far as I know DO give unlock codes but you must of used a certain amount of phone credit (€200 , I think). Or had it at least 2 years
My dad got it off three Ireland, last summer after about 5 calls.
It is possible...
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IrishStuff09 said:
Gsmliberty.com
Also, Three, as far as I know DO give unlock codes but you must of used a certain amount of phone credit (€200 , I think). Or had it at least 2 years
My dad got it off three Ireland, last summer after about 5 calls.
It is possible...
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Meteor told me they have to contact SE to get unlock code and I must spend €120 before they will request it, I see your network is Meteor, is your x8 locked? if I get mine unlocked I will pm the code to you, same network, device and country, might be worth a try
Sure. I thought rooting unlocked the simcard.? Am I wrong?!
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[Q] SIM unlocking the XL

Just got mine today, traded in the Galaxy s2 as I fell in love with the screen on the XL. The single core processor still handles the jobs I use the phone for but now I can squint a little less.
One issue, I have been unable to find a sim unlock code as yet. Most online services I have tried say they don't have the IMEI on their databases.
Anyone have any suggestions for getting it unlocked? I need to use 2 different SIMs to get coverage at both home and work!
What network did you get it with or was it an upgrade via CPW or P4U (in UK)?
steviesteve78 said:
Just got mine today, traded in the Galaxy s2 as I fell in love with the screen on the XL. The single core processor still handles the jobs I use the phone for but now I can squint a little less.
One issue, I have been unable to find a sim unlock code as yet. Most online services I have tried say they don't have the IMEI on their databases.
Anyone have any suggestions for getting it unlocked? I need to use 2 different SIMs to get coverage at both home and work!
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just got a confirmation from this site that they can unlock
http://www.unlockdata.co.uk/index.asp
It was an upgrade from O2.
I tried the site you suggested but they don't have a record of the IMEI yet.
I have been waiting for O2 to offer the unlock key (which they do for free) but they refused cause my SIM hasn't been in the phone yet! Problem is, no coverage at home. I just drove out of town with the SIM in the phone and did some texts and gonna try O2 again... It's so frustrating.
That is annoying, especially for O2, they were really good with me back in the day,,,, lets see how Orange do now
O2 have now accepted that I am using the phone and have said that they have to get the unlock key from the Manufacturer which could take a few days.... Oh well, a few days without calls/text won't hurt I suppose. It would be better if it could be unlocked like the Galaxy range tho. Can't wait for some decent ROMs without all the HTC guff.
anyone know where to unlock???
Received unlock code from O2 this morning. 7 days, but no charge!
steviesteve78 said:
Received unlock code from O2 this morning. 7 days, but no charge!
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Fantastico! thats my favourite price
did you get it post or email as im waiting on mines
They emailed it to me this morning... Monday's aren't that bad after all!
steviesteve78 said:
Received unlock code from O2 this morning. 7 days, but no charge!
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how did u done this???
o2 told me i need to a year with them
They should be able to sort you an unlock code (at a cost) but @lucasex is your phone brand spanking new on brand new contract? or have you been with O2 before etc?
DanTehMan01 said:
They should be able to sort you an unlock code (at a cost) but @lucasex is your phone brand spanking new on brand new contract? or have you been with O2 before etc?
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i havent been with o2 at all
its brand new pay as you go from o2
its a shame ive just pay 449£
They unlock a contract phone free at anytime but with pay and go its gotta be 12 months before they unlock and they charge.
just got my unlock code from O2 free of cost, was ordered on saturday
Unlockdata don't stock the code so don't use them yet also beware of others that say they do. Mobileunlocked is also very good so check them too. So many unlock scams online these days its unreal
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Looks like for now only network can source the codes
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well i tried the free unlock solution posted in the sensation forum and my code was not on my phone...............got the imei number with date above it LOL. oh well at least i checked. temp root turned perma root using evo3d temp root method.
Why not email the developer on sensation forums and ask him to check your files, He will need you to upload a few but i believe he can do it

[Q] Xperia Z C6603 Sim Unlock

Hi Everyone
Picked up a Xperia Z its on the C6603 firmware and I believe its locked to T-Mobile as when I try another sim its comes up as saying sim card not provisioned MM2, however when going to the system info screen using the dial pad and then sim lock all the numbers on the right for network etc are on 0 and there are no crosses in any of the boxes on the left, so was hoping maybe you could tell me if its unlocked or not and if so where I could get it unlocked thanks and sorry if this is posted elsewhere but couldn't find it.
You could try flashing it so it's factory unlocked or buy a network key if you don't fancy losing warranty
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thanks for reply
dsullivan7822 said:
You could try flashing it so it's factory unlocked or buy a network key if you don't fancy losing warranty
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Hi and thanks for the reply, I have requested a unlock code through unlock direct site, which takes 24hrs but after 48hrs they have still messaged me saying they have not got a code yet.
Dont suppose you could send me a link to a easy flash tutorial please at the moments its on T-Mobile UK cheers again
Could you post or pm your actual fw and model number
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I wanna know how to unlock my xp z as well :crying:
Pm your phone details ty
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Hi,
I'm new and have a sim-locked o2 xperia. I was wondering how i flash my phone to become sim unlocked, and if it is reverseable if i need to send the phone back for warranty?
Thanks in advance,
Phil.
Sc00p007 said:
Hi,
I'm new and have a sim-locked o2 xperia. I was wondering how i flash my phone to become sim unlocked, and if it is reverseable if i need to send the phone back for warranty?
Thanks in advance,
Phil.
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Just for people on here questioning how to sim unlock the mobile, you may want to do this quick check first as I had mine on contract from t-mobile UK and paid £20 for a unlock code that I have not received and by doing the following below, I found out it was already unlocked so check before you decide to either pay for a code or even flash the mobile.
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* on the keypad to enter the service info and then check (sim lock) (network) , if there is a "X" mark in the square box on the left then it is locked. The number to the extreme right indicates the number of tries left. For example if it is 5 , it means you have 5 tries left.
Also there is apparently a new firmware release from sony today with some suggesting it fixes the bug that killed a few mobiles recently.
Thanks for the advice.
I have already done this and i am network locked. Any chance you could keep me update as to whether you ever receive your code?
Sony xperia z sim unlock
I GOT MY SONY XPERIA Z SIM UNLOCKED ON THE `HTC CODE` SITE, THE PPL THERE WERE NICE, IT TOOK 5 DAYS TO GET THE CODE , NOW MY PHONE WORKS VERY WELL.... THANK YOU `HTC CODE` !!! :good::fingers-crossed:
redleg91 said:
Hi Everyone
Picked up a Xperia Z its on the C6603 firmware and I believe its locked to T-Mobile as when I try another sim its comes up as saying sim card not provisioned MM2, however when going to the system info screen using the dial pad and then sim lock all the numbers on the right for network etc are on 0 and there are no crosses in any of the boxes on the left, so was hoping maybe you could tell me if its unlocked or not and if so where I could get it unlocked thanks and sorry if this is posted elsewhere but couldn't find it.
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redleg91 said:
just for people on here questioning how to sim unlock the mobile, you may want to do this quick check first as i had mine on contract from t-mobile uk and paid £20 for a unlock code that i have not received and by doing the following below, i found out it was already unlocked so check before you decide to either pay for a code or even flash the mobile.
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* on the keypad to enter the service info and then check (sim lock) (network) , if there is a "x" mark in the square box on the left then it is locked. The number to the extreme right indicates the number of tries left. For example if it is 5 , it means you have 5 tries left.
Also there is apparently a new firmware release from sony today with some suggesting it fixes the bug that killed a few mobiles recently.
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instead of a number like 5 tries left.... I got unlimeted .. Why ? however, ww. htccode.com solved my sim locked sony xperia z problem.
HTCCODE.com
I just got my DOCOMO Xperia Z (SO-02E) Unlocked using HTCCODE.com. The cost was $40 and it did take about a week to get my code but it worked as advertised, and the personnel on the companies live chat support were great to deal with.
If you are looking to unlock your Xperia Z and don't mind waiting a few days for your code I would recommend HTCCODE.com
Is it possible to have free sim unlock?
redleg91 said:
Just for people on here questioning how to sim unlock the mobile, you may want to do this quick check first as I had mine on contract from t-mobile UK and paid £20 for a unlock code that I have not received and by doing the following below, I found out it was already unlocked so check before you decide to either pay for a code or even flash the mobile.
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* on the keypad to enter the service info and then check (sim lock) (network) , if there is a "X" mark in the square box on the left then it is locked. The number to the extreme right indicates the number of tries left. For example if it is 5 , it means you have 5 tries left.
Also there is apparently a new firmware release from sony today with some suggesting it fixes the bug that killed a few mobiles recently.
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Does that means if the square boxes is empty on all fields, it simply means its already unlocked or no restrictions?
YES - its UNLOCKED POP in ANOTHER SIM AND IT WILL WORK!
appfactory said:
Does that means if the square boxes is empty on all fields, it simply means its already unlocked or no restrictions?
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Yes my friend. ...
And by the way ... just got mine from 3 and it is locked unlike yours!
So any wiz could confirm (even though I am quite sure that it's not possible) ...If i put a stock Rom on the device (thus de-branding it) . Do I get the device sim unlocked as well ?
Regs
Al
Unfortunately not. I'm using an unbranded custom rom and I'm still sim locked.
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dsullivan7822 said:
You could try flashing it so it's factory unlocked or buy a network key if you don't fancy losing warranty
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What do I need to flash to it mate to have it factory unlocked?
Thanks,
M
I unlocked my phone
Hi guys I paid 40$ on htccode.com and I receive my nck code on 5 days and it works very well. My xperia z is a french and locked on BOUYGUES TELECOM France. But now is unlocked and is so good. :good:
In my email I have instructions for how to unlock and if the code not working there is another instructions for getting refund. :highfive:
How I unlocked my xperia Z
I put in my phone another simcard and I enter the nck code when he said code for unlock and the phone said your device is unlocked..
Voilà
See you again htccode.com you are the best!
P.S. Excuse for my english very bad I'm a french user Love you xda
ahmitoo said:
Hi guys I paid 40$ on htccode.com and I receive my nck code on 5 days and it works very well. My xperia z is a french and locked on BOUYGUES TELECOM France. But now is unlocked and is so good. :good:
In my email I have instructions for how to unlock and if the code not working there is another instructions for getting refund. :highfive:
How I unlocked my xperia Z
I put in my phone another simcard and I enter the nck code when he said code for unlock and the phone said your device is unlocked..
Voilà
See you again htccode.com you are the best!
P.S. Excuse for my english very bad I'm a french user Love you xda
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You don't happen to work for www.htccode.com or anything do you!??
mattygaga2012 said:
Is there any way of me getting hold of the Vodafone Xperia Z official firmware to flash for 4.1.2? I really need it thanks!
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Would this remove the SIM lock for us do you think??
redleg91 said:
Just for people on here questioning how to sim unlock the mobile, you may want to do this quick check first as I had mine on contract from t-mobile UK and paid £20 for a unlock code that I have not received and by doing the following below, I found out it was already unlocked so check before you decide to either pay for a code or even flash the mobile.
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* on the keypad to enter the service info and then check (sim lock) (network) , if there is a "X" mark in the square box on the left then it is locked. The number to the extreme right indicates the number of tries left. For example if it is 5 , it means you have 5 tries left.
Also there is apparently a new firmware release from sony today with some suggesting it fixes the bug that killed a few mobiles recently.
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Hi, could you help, I'm getting my XZ unlocked by Three, I'm waiting for a unlock code from them...I have gone into this menu and I get 'Network' with an X in and 5 by it.....now when I put my Orange Sim into the phone I don't get an option to put the code in, any ideas? It just has a Red Cross where signal bars are normally.
Thanks

Struggling to Carrier Unlock - L09 Vodafone UK

Hey guys,
Looking for some advice on unlocking my device. I bought it of marketplace and it seems to be locked to Vodafone UK.
I'm having no issues at all when using a Vodafone sim and adding a new SIM prompts for the network unlock code (Expected behaviour) but I've tried 4 different companies now to try unlock the phone and each have said they can't find the code on their database?
I thought the IMEI might have been altered but it's aligned with what's on the box and legit.
Can anyone offer any advice on what to do next!? Cheers
dbailey said:
Hey guys,
Looking for some advice on unlocking my device. I bought it of marketplace and it seems to be locked to Vodafone UK.
I'm having no issues at all when using a Vodafone sim and adding a new SIM prompts for the network unlock code (Expected behaviour) but I've tried 4 different companies now to try unlock the phone and each have said they can't find the code on their database?
I thought the IMEI might have been altered but it's aligned with what's on the box and legit.
Can anyone offer any advice on what to do next!? Cheers
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You tried contacting Vodafone? Just a wild guess that they might help.
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Yeah I've spoken to them, they said they can only help once I put a sim in the phone for over 30 days (I'm now 2/30).
Id just hate to wait 30 days for them to not be able to do it!
cop out but check ebay for vodafone unlocking codes usual takes alot less time. if you bought the phone second hand and as long as its older than 3 months it can be done. all comapies will say it can take upto 28 days to get the code but thats just to cover them.
just a quick look but this one says huawei
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vodafone...243338?hash=item5d8f022e4a:g:heoAAOSwy-ddQEfl
dbailey said:
Yeah I've spoken to them, they said they can only help once I put a sim in the phone for over 30 days (I'm now 2/30).
Id just hate to wait 30 days for them to not be able to do it!
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Should be fine. Either that or pay third party , your choice.
https://www.vodafone.co.uk/vodafone-uk/forms/unlock-code-request/
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Yeah tried 2 of those eBay guys and no luck. Is there some sort of time restrictions on them getting the code if it's too new?

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