This may have been asked before but I'll ask again, is there no way of getting this phone SIM unlocked for free as of yet?
When i got my phone first thing I done was get it unlocked to all networks which cost me €20.81, I've had to leave my phone in for repairs after I borked it by formatting system and stupidly not having a nandroid backup, I've been informed that I'll just be getting a new handset but this is likely to be locked to o2 where i purchased the phone and im with Tesco Mobile so unless there is another method that's free that i have yet to come across then I'll have to pay again to get the phone unlocked, and that's not good.
When i had a Galaxy S3 I had an apk.called Galaxy SIM unlock which done the trick nicely, why isn't there something similar for this phone to save people from having to pay?
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Given no responses im assuming there's no free method as of yet.
I have seen this on eBay, this guy has pretty good feedback and is cheap, can anyone vouch for this seller?
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/261207248078?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2275wt_906
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Given no responses im assuming there's no free method as of yet.
I have seen this on eBay, this guy has pretty good feedback and is cheap, can anyone vouch for this seller?
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/261207248078?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2275wt_906
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my advice - man up and make an actual decision.
ryanp1983 said:
my advice - man up and make an actual decision.
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errrrrrrrrrr ok thanks for your "advice"
I have tried 5 places to get my phone unlocked but none of them have the code, some were saying try back in 2 weeks time and your code might show up on the server, got refunded straight away.
I think they all get them off HTC so the eBay unlock sellers seem to be the cheapest option.
klitchsko said:
I have tried 5 places to get my phone unlocked but none of them have the code, some were saying try back in 2 weeks time and your code might show up on the server, got refunded straight away.
I think they all get them off HTC so the eBay unlock sellers seem to be the cheapest option.
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I'm gonna try that ebay place tomorrow, judging by the feedback looks as if genuine.
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jonny68 said:
I'm gonna try that ebay place tomorrow, judging by the feedback looks as if genuine.
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Got mine from here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unlock-an...ltDomain_3&hash=item257d441929#ht_1461wt_1163
Fast turnaround, and 100% seller feedback...used to unlock both my HTC One, and One X previously
You might have to wait a while if o2 are giving you a new phone as the unlock codes for they're new batch on HTC ones don't seem to be on the server where they get them from.
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spikeydoo2006 said:
Got mine from here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unlock-an...ltDomain_3&hash=item257d441929#ht_1461wt_1163
Fast turnaround, and 100% seller feedback...used to unlock both my HTC One, and One X previously
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is it new batch of phones as even the same seller lists htc one from o2 seperately and says that new batch is not supported
Here is linkhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unlock-O2-HTC-One-Sensation-Desire-s-x-sv-v-xl-8s-8x-Unlocking-Code-Pin-/150997653549?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item232829582d
I'm delighted to say I'm in possession of a SIM unlocked One the bootloader is locked but I'd have expected that anyway and I can unlock that anytime but tried my Tesco Mobile and UK Giff Gaff SIMs and both are fine so that's good i don't have to shell out again.
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jonny68 said:
I'm delighted to say I'm in possession of a SIM unlocked One the bootloader is locked but I'd have expected that anyway and I can unlock that anytime but tried my Tesco Mobile and UK Giff Gaff SIMs and both are fine so that's good i don't have to shell out again.
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Strange question, but are you absolutely sure that it's now unlocked? As giffgaff and Tesco mobile all run on the O2 network anyway, and will both work in O2 locked handsets. To be sure, I'd try inserting a Vodafone, 3 or EE SIM just to be sure.
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spikeydoo2006 said:
Strange question, but are you absolutely sure that it's now unlocked? As giffgaff and Tesco mobile all run on the O2 network anyway, and will both work in O2 locked handsets. To be sure, I'd try inserting a Vodafone, 3 or EE SIM just to be sure.
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The only SIM cards ive got are Tesco Mobile and Giff Gaff, well i have an o2 one too but i dont use that.
To be honest even if its not unlocked it's fine for me as they are the only 2 SIM's i use.
jonny68 said:
The only SIM cards ive got are Tesco Mobile and Giff Gaff, well i have an o2 one too but i dont use that.
To be honest even if its not unlocked it's fine for me as they are the only 2 SIM's i use.
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Lucky you, I have had no luck in nearly 3 websites 4 ebay members, Now I have stopped, everyone of them refunded immediately though!
It appears that I have to wait, there is no other option
dryspuri said:
Lucky you, I have had no luck in nearly 3 websites 4 ebay members, Now I have stopped, everyone of them refunded immediately though!
It appears that I have to wait, there is no other option
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I wouldn't give up just yet mate, try some local mobile shops you might get lucky.
Good luck.
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Hi guys, I'm a fellow XDA member from the HOX+ neck of the woods. Just got my dad an AT&T Xperia TL and wanted to unlock it for him since he uses it most overseas and was shocked at the cost difference between unlocking my HOX+ (also AT&T) and the Xperia TL...$15 vs $40...and 1hr vs 5 days.
What gives?
Unfortunately there's not much you can do about it. If he needs a sim unlocked phone that badly, he shouldn't have bought one on a contract. You could try searching online, but in my experience it's only shady websites offering sim unlocks. On the other hand, if it's absolutely necessary to sim unlock, $40 is not an extreme amount of money.
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Mad Marty said:
Unfortunately there's not much you can do about it. If he needs a sim unlocked phone that badly, he shouldn't have bought one on a contract. You could try searching online, but in my experience it's only shady websites offering sim unlocks. On the other hand, if it's absolutely necessary to sim unlock, $40 is not an extreme amount of money.
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http://www.att.com/esupport/article...ements for unlocking iPhone?#fbid=4rgj55cbSdI
unlock att phone ( I think it will work for any device )
try it for free
AndroidHoneyComb said:
http://www.att.com/esupport/article...ements for unlocking iPhone?#fbid=4rgj55cbSdI
unlock att phone ( I think it will work for any device )
try it for free
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I think that quite clearly says iPhone, but worth a go I suppose
AndroidHoneyComb said:
http://www.att.com/esupport/article...ements for unlocking iPhone?#fbid=4rgj55cbSdI
unlock att phone ( I think it will work for any device )
try it for free
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It says
All contract obligations, including any term commitment, associated with the device to be unlocked have been fully satisfied.
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I'm guessing the contract is still running, as the phone is not yet THAT old.
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Mad Marty said:
It says
I'm guessing the contract is still running, as the phone is not yet THAT old.
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ATT said they would unlock any phone if you have been a good customer for at least
60
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Days and paid your bill
Yes, but that is stated under Additional. So the way I read it is that you first have to fulfill your contract and then, when you have no bills unpaid, they provide a sim unlock.
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When I switched from my Samsung S3 to my Xperia TL, I just asked for the unlock code on an online chat session. They gave me the unlock code for the S3 immediately during the chat. But, I guess it could have been because I was selling the S3.
I ended up forking over the $39 for the unlock code. Unfortunately, need to use the phone abroad next week, can't wait the 60 days
Considering I paid $0.01 for the phone from Amazon, $39 doesn't seems like much then.
Just need to wait for the unlock code now, takes up to 6 days. We'll post an update when I get it.
If so, how do I do it?
Buy an unlock code online or contact your mobile provider, who after 3 months will charge around 15 quid for it
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If so, how do I do it?
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the best would be contact your network provider. these unlock sites are mostly crap and scam.
Ah, I thought there would be some special way to do it (for free) once rooted. No worries, I'll contact Three at some point.
I have heard of owners obtaining a SIM unlock code for £15, but there wasn't any need to wait three months
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aspot72 said:
the best would be contact your network provider. these unlock sites are mostly crap and scam.
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Not necessarily true mate I paid €20.81 last week with www.mobileunlocks.com and got the unlocking code within 7 minutes, you can't argue with that!
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Hi all,
Can this phone be SIM\ network unlocked? I have been duped by a guy on-line who sold me a sealed unit and now I find that it's network blocked\blacklisted here on one of the networks in Ireland I would like to unlock it to see if hopefully I can get it working on one of the other networks. Can this be die yet?
Many thanks,
M
mark.m.moran said:
Hi all,
Can this phone be SIM\ network unlocked? I have been duped by a guy on-line who sold me a sealed unit and now I find that it's network blocked\blacklisted here on one of the networks in Ireland I would like to unlock it to see if hopefully I can get it working on one of the other networks. Can this be die yet?
Many thanks,
M
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If it's been blacklisted on 1 network dude I think it will be the same for them all. Think they all use the same database. Where online did you purchase it?
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decadan1977 said:
If it's been blacklisted on 1 network dude I think it will be the same for them all. Think they all use the same database. Where online did you purchase it?
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On Adverts.ie mate....I'm gutted
I feel for you mate. I would be gutted also. Some ratbags online. Don't know what your options are to be honest. I'm sure others on here could point you in the right direction.
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decadan1977 said:
I feel for you mate. I would be gutted also. Some ratbags online. Don't know what your options are to be honest. I'm sure others on here could point you in the right direction.
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Thanks so much man, you think it would be worth calling Meteor?
Cheers,
M
Yeah worth a try. Can't see them replacing the phone though. But if it's been someone on there network that's put in a claim on there insurance after selling it to you I'm sure they could check. Was it in a box with all accessories? Most stolen or lost phones come with no boxes or accessories.
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decadan1977 said:
Yeah worth a try. Can't see them replacing the phone though. But if it's been someone on there network that's put in a claim on there insurance after selling it to you I'm sure they could check. Was it in a box with all accessories? Most stolen or lost phones come with no boxes or accessories.
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It was brand new and sealed in the box mate so that is why I was not suspicious at all, unreal that they will just block unused phones like that!! If they won't help I'll get an unlock code or try get it unlocked on XDA somehow and then hope that it works on Vodafone or O2!?
Are you in Dublin yourself?
M
Yes you did say it was sealed. No mate... Up North in Belfast. Try calling your network. See what they can do.
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decadan1977 said:
Yes you did say it was sealed. No mate... Up North in Belfast. Try calling your network. See what they can do.
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OK mate....I wonder if phones blocked down here are blocked up there mate!? You have started me thinking
Have wondered that myself. Up here is considered UK home networks. I'm on 3... And if I travel over the border im still charged mainland Europe roaming rates. And I see a lot of people selling phones on eBay from the UK stating no signal Europe only. Obviously barred on UK networks.
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decadan1977 said:
Have wondered that myself. Up here is considered UK home networks. I'm on 3... And if I travel over the border im still charged mainland Europe roaming rates. And I see a lot of people selling phones on eBay from the UK stating no signal Europe only. Obviously barred on UK networks.
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Exactly...might be worth a trip up, get a SIM from there and try it in the phone. I have to figure out how to get it SIM unlocked first though.....
Hey guys dads just givern me his sp but its locked to orange UK. Is there a way to sim unlock it? Thanks
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Get a sim code it does cost.
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Yeah that's not a problem were can I get them from eBay? Thanks
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Google is best bet or contact your local inpendant mobile phone store they normally offer unlocking,it can take up to 4-5days.
Look here for more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312632
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Be aware that if you unlock it, if you send it back to Sony for warranty repair, it will be reverted to factory settings, I.e. Simlocked again. I've just got my s back from having its yellow screen replaced and it's now simlocked to o2 and the bootloader unlock status is now no
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Call Orange
All you have to do is call Orange Customer Service and they will send you the code.
Last time I did it, it cost me £15 payable on my next bill (if you are on pay monthly).
They can't say no to your request as they don't own the phone. Actually, the didn't ask me any questions, they just did it.
Hope that helps :good:
troufitos said:
All you have to do is call Orange Customer Service and they will send you the code.
Last time I did it, it cost me £15 payable on my next bill (if you are on pay monthly).
They can't say no to your request as they don't own the phone. Actually, the didn't ask me any questions, they just did it.
Hope that helps :good:
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Wow you guys pay for sim unlock? All phones from carriers here are sim unlocked and have unlockable bootloaders.
It is required by law, but I like it.
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You forget we are in rip off UK.... If money can be made then it will be and as customers we have to pay....I love the UK so much:
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I don't have a second microSIM to check if it is network locked, but I am pretty sure it is... Could someone confirm?
troufitos said:
All you have to do is call Orange Customer Service and they will send you the code.
Last time I did it, it cost me £15 payable on my next bill (if you are on pay monthly).
They can't say no to your request as they don't own the phone. Actually, the didn't ask me any questions, they just did it.
Hope that helps :good:
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Wow, you were lucky. I purchased a second hand Orange locked phone and because it didn't come with its original SIM Orange couldn't/wouldn't unlock it. They said it needed an Orange SIM in for them to see it to unlock, the IMEI alone wasn't enough. And, if they could have done it, they would have apparently charged £30. Advised me to go to one of those little high street shops to have it done.
Orange customer service (a misnomer) sucks, by the way. I've dealt with them before with a similar experience. Rant over.
It's now £20.50! For the unlock!!!
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Yes, I bought one it set me back £19.50 :banghead:
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Xperia SP ( Stock)
troufitos said:
I don't have a second microSIM to check if it is network locked, but I am pretty sure it is... Could someone confirm?
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Go into the service menu *#*#7378423#*#*
Service info
SIM lock
If there's [x] next to network, it's locked. The number after it is the amount of unlock attempts remaining.
However, if the phone came from Orange, you will be able to use it on T-Mobile and EE without needing to unlock it.
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Yeah
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After a quick call to Orange customer service, I was told that I had to wait 5 months before they could unlock it as I bought it from new :crying:
In Spain I had to pay for the "International" version of SP because of my provder "Yoigo Spain" to unlock it, it costed me 24.50Eur
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After a quick call to Orange customer service, I was told that I had to wait 5 months before they could unlock it as I bought it from new :crying:
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Go on eBay, the codes are £19.50 and works fine, Deffo recommend
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This doesn't work on sprint HTC one too
This is for gsm only
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ykdr-scott said:
Go on eBay, the codes are £19.50 and works fine, Deffo recommend
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There is a seller who provides codes for £17.70 now. I used a code from him to unlock SP.
Hello,
I just got a Samsung Note 4 from a friend of mine from UK. Its N910f Model and is region locked. Can anyone tell me as to how can I get rid of it. I can't do the 5 minute calling thing right now so suggesting that wont help.
I am from India btw.
No one?
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nidhish91 said:
No one?
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Did you try googling it?
http://www.cellfservices.com/store/unlock-samsung-region-lock.html
I asked, they said they could do it but it would take a few days to get the code, alternatively order a UK sim card from ebay, top it up and do 5 minutes if calls.
I think he means he's in India with a UK region locked phone. Getting a UK SIM isn't going to be a fix as I doubt the phone will pick up a signal from a UK mast lol
Pat. said:
I think he means he's in India with a UK region locked phone. Getting a UK SIM isn't going to be a fix as I doubt the phone will pick up a signal from a UK mast lol
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Thank you for understanding but I'll be heading to US in a day and will have a 3 hour lay off at heathrow so if I buy a sim card at airport and use it will it do the trick?
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Yes or if you are good at making friends just borrow a SIM card & buy them a coffee while you do it.
Good luck.
Jygar said:
Did you try googling it?
http://www.cellfservices.com/store/unlock-samsung-region-lock.html
I asked, they said they could do it but it would take a few days to get the code, alternatively order a UK sim card from ebay, top it up and do 5 minutes if calls.
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I did Google, got few sites but region lock I'll be heading to US in a day and will have a 3 hour lay off at heathrow so if I buy a sim card at airport and use it will it do the trick?
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