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unlock sony erikson

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so sorry if im asking a daft question but..... is there a site i can go to to unlock a sony erikson k700i - it is an orange phone but i have cancelled the contract and want to put in my free o2 sims found on this site!!!
any help appreciated - thanks
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  • JPR
    JPR Posts: 405 Forumite
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    I am pretty sure that it cannot be done via a website. You will need to go to a specialist. When I did mine, several wanted more than £10!!
    Finally found someone, but took a couple of attempts at re-loading the software.
  • random456
    random456 Posts: 1,654 Forumite
    yes it cant be remote unlocked (ie cant be done by a code without cable) you can either buy the cable from ebay (called a dongle) and do it yourself, but it would be cheaper to go to an unlocking shop, you can get it done for £5 if you find a local one (usually independent shops or markets, took them less than 30 secs to do my t630) or chains usually do it for about £10.
    Fr. Stack: While you were out, I got the keys to your car. And drove it into a big wall. And if you don't like it, tough. I've had my fun, and that's all that matters.
  • pumpa wrote:
    ...but it would be cheaper to go to an unlocking shop, you can get it done for £5 if you find a local one (usually independent shops or markets, took them less than 30 secs to do my t630) or chains usually do it for about £10.


    could someone tell me if there is a place in Harrow, Middlesex who does this cheaply?! please...

    thanks
  • kai666
    kai666 Posts: 1,431 Forumite
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    you could try https://www.davinciteam.com, it will cost 10 euros. I used it to debrand a w900. It debrands and unlocks sony ericssons. Just make sure you follow the instructions carefully
  • Try https://www.fonefunshop.co.uk

    Costs £15.00 including return P&P
  • timsy
    timsy Posts: 26 Forumite
    O.k. Where will I find a phone unlocking shop. Would the Orange shop do it for me or the car phone warehouse?
    £33 (£10 a day challenge)
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    timsy wrote:
    O.k. Where will I find a phone unlocking shop. Would the Orange shop do it for me or the car phone warehouse?

    I believe that Orange charge £20 for the code but as you have cancelled your contract?
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
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