bought phone from o2 was supossed to be locked but i put my talkmobile sim in and it worked ,welll happy , if i update through keys to the new firmware can they be lock on it for 02 sim only ,thanks waiting qiuck reply
once it's unlocked it will never be locked again, so flash to your hearts content
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soraxd said:
once it's unlocked it will never be locked again, so flash to your hearts content
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cheers matey that was quick
Is yours contract or PAYG?
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I got mine from 02 store on contract day 1, tried my orange payg sim and it works.
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Hi guys I have one question that maybe was already asked here,so I am sorry if I am asking stupid questions.. Anyway, I want to give my galaxy s to my brother but we are not using the same network, and my phone is locked to my network. So how safe is phone unlocking ? what is the procedure for unlocking the phone and is it shortening phones' life? Also,my brother will be using it in another country...Thanks in advance!
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I've never had a problem unlocking a phone.
Just buy an unlock code online. Check eBay first.
After you have the unlock code, give the phone to your brother and when. He inserts his SIM card, he will be asked for an unlock code. Once he enters it, he can use the phone...
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Interesting, I thought it was much more complicated than that.. I am in Serbia now using Vip mobile, my brother will use it on Vodaphone Malta, you think that there would be no problems if I buy code from uk ebay? Is it than unlocked for every other network in the Europe? Thanks
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defenderko said:
Interesting, I thought it was much more complicated than that.. I am in Serbia now using Vip mobile, my brother will use it on Vodaphone Malta, you think that there would be no problems if I buy code from uk ebay? Is it than unlocked for every other network in the Europe? Thanks
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Just make sure that your brother's network is compatible. (AKA he uses a SIM card and that the network specs are compatible) and you should be fine...
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Ok,but how should I know if they are compatible? What should I check first?
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Hi, i want to get this phone but im just wondering, i know its not released yet, is there a way to sim unlock the phone yet? Its a biggie for me at the moment. Thanks. I dont mind paying either.
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Anyone? Thanks.
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not yet that I know of.
there's are apps that allow unlocking for the SII and III (and others) but I'm not sure it works on the S4 yet, we'll just have to wait and see
Thanks for taking your time to reply.
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where would you even find a simlocked model at this time ?
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where would you even find a simlocked model at this time ?
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Im with Orange and due an upgrade, if i upgrade with Orange i can at least try out the phone for seven days before committing myself to a new contract, with phones4u etc if i upgrade through them, i dont get that privilege even if ordered online, theyll let me change the phone but not cancel the upgrade itself, with Orange i can. Orange simlock their phones, i want to be able to use my Vodafone sim also.
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Hi, could someone please confirm if the s4 purchased direct from Vodafone either through Vodafone store or online are unlocked?
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Good question.
Can someone also say whether the S4 comes with any Vodafone (UK) bloatware or branding in the software?
No Vodafone branding anywhere on mine, I've not tried an alternative SIM yet so I can't confirm whether its locked or not.
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No Vodafone branding anywhere on mine, I've not tried an alternative SIM yet so I can't confirm whether its locked or not.
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Could you please try this and confirm?
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SIM-free and unbranded, delivered Monday.
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Could you please try this and confirm?
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Sorry, no spare SIM on a different network here. If no-one else can I can try when I get home tonight.
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Sorry, no spare SIM on a different network here. If no-one else can I can try when I get home tonight.
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Thanks... One more confirmation would be give me more confidence prior to purchasing one....
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I believe Vodafone don't SIMlock any phones other than iphones and possibly Blackberrys for contract sales, PAYG I think they still do, but this information should be on their website. They'll probably start shipping the S4 with their own custom ROMs once the initial launch flurry is out of the way, it looks like they got caught out with demand so skipped the custom branding for the first batch, but I bet they'll put it on eventually.
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Hi, could someone please confirm if the s4 purchased direct from Vodafone either through Vodafone store or online are unlocked?
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No branding, no bloatware and worked with giff gaff and 02 simcards :good:
Bought mine from voda.simfree unbranded
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Vodafone romania sim unlock...tried with orange sim and works just fine.
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I got mine in Ireland in Carphone Warehouse .it looks like no Vodafone crap on it and its unlocked. Strange its UK version though.
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Ok guys. I have an s4. Am in UK and an thinking of getting a note 3 on tesco mobile. How easy is it to unlock so I can use my 3 network sim. It was simple on s4. Same deal on note 3?
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Simplest and easiest way is to get an unlock code either from the network provider you are with or as you are on three network. ... They are unlocking for free. There is a thread on that. .. check it out.
You ring up three from your three sim option 3,3,2,1 (something like that) and give them your imei number and within 7 days they will send you the unlock code.
Worked for me on a vodafone locked phone
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well its a tesco mobile note 3 - and I want to use my three micro sim card
was wondering if the app 'region lock away' would do the trick?
dont want to sign up for a contract if I cant unlock it myself
Like I said you can still get it unlocked by three. I got my Vodafone locked phone unlocked by three.
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Ok guys. I have an s4. Am in UK and an thinking of getting a note 3 on tesco mobile. How easy is it to unlock so I can use my 3 network sim. It was simple on s4. Same deal on note 3?
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Dont pay, theres a free way to unlock your phone to other networks ...
its on XDA somewhere !! ( i cant remember the name of it currently, but ill update you once I remember )
surely i would need to speak to tesco mobile if its locked to their network? not three?
or am i being stupid??
really need to get this sorted asap - gotta decide in about 30 mins if i am getting this phone
i like the s4 which i have, but the note 3 looks awesome....lol
I've said it to you twice. My phone was locked top Vodafone and I have the imei to three and they gave me the unlock code which worked and now my phone is unlocked
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Was just double checking. That seems very good of them! Was there a fee involved? And did they do it right away?
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No fee and it took 4 days
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Ok. Thanks mate. Will get on it tomorrow morning.
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Largewoodenspoon said:
Ok. Thanks mate. Will get on it tomorrow morning.
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Buy the phone. ... You don't even have to open the box. ... The imei number is on the box (I would open just to make sure of everything) give the a call and if you don't get a code. ... Give the phone back or ask tesco to unlock or use one of these websites to get the code
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Was just double checking. That seems very good of them! ...
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They aren't doing it to be nice, it makes good business sense to make your phone accept a 3 sim so they can start taking money from you.
You can also get a Note3 unlocked for £7 in about 1hr on eBay
After all that. The phone was factory unlocked! Got it from carphone warehouse. £27 contract. Free handset. Working fine on my 3 sim. Thanks for your help guys!
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Largewoodenspoon said:
After all that. The phone was factory unlocked! Got it from carphone warehouse. £27 contract. Free handset. Working fine on my 3 sim. Thanks for your help guys!
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Yeah CPW and P4U sell unlocked handsets with their contracts as they get them in direct rather than via a carrier.
Phone came yesterday but its locked to Vodafone UK never said in the description or on their site where i had it from that it comes locked. Any free software that i can unlock it with or anyone recommend an online site that will unlock it i know i will have to pay using a online site, cheers. :good:
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Phone came yesterday but its locked to Vodafone UK never said in the description or on their site where i had it from that it comes locked. Any free software that i can unlock it with or anyone recommend an online site that will unlock it i know i will have to pay using a online site, cheers. :good:
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eBay item number:131171543148 £14.84 i used him took 2 days there is no free solution mate
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eBay item number:131171543148 £14.84 i used him took 2 days there is no free solution mate
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How much did he charge you mate
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How much did he charge you mate
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as stated £14.84
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as stated £14.84
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I realised after i replied thanks :good:
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Phone came yesterday but its locked to Vodafone UK never said in the description or on their site where i had it from that it comes locked. Any free software that i can unlock it with or anyone recommend an online site that will unlock it i know i will have to pay using a online site, cheers. :good:
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I used worldgsmarena.com
Charged me about 14 euros I think
Used this for LG g2 but I looked and z2 was on there
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Can't you just phone up Vodafone and request the phone to be unlocked?
I did this 2 years ago when I received my HTC One X from O2, they sent me the unlock instructions and codes all free of charge (and this was the day after I received my phone).
Yes, if you ring them and ask for it to be unlocked they will do it free, payg is normally charged but in contract providers unlock for free. O2 even have a website to request the simlock removal.
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Yes, if you ring them and ask for it to be unlocked they will do it free, payg is normally charged but in contract providers unlock for free. O2 even have a website to request the simlock removal.
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Not all network providers unlock for free Ee doesn't and pretty sure Vodafone and three don't
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Ask nicely and voda will. I told them I used same handset for work and home but different sims
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Vodafone do not unlock for free unless you are out of contract within contract it's £20 ,three unlock for free as do O2 but the rest charge