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Sharp GX25 and Siemens SL65

I have a sharp gx25 and siemens sl65 both on vodafone. From what i can gather from the posts you cannot unlock them but after checking the internet it seems i can (at least they are saying i can) if i pay from £15. Who is right and who is lying.
And please don't get grumpy with me if this is posted somewhere else - naming no names... :(
I like my money right where I can see it - hanging in my closet.;)

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  • My brother unlocks phones and says you can delinately unlock both, only via object called super clip.
    What goes around - comes around
    give lots and you will always recieve lots
  • I have no idea what that is...Vodafone have said they will unlock it for free after a year, i think that is about may time. Might be easier to just wait. Vodafone are rubbish though, no freebies at all.
    I like my money right where I can see it - hanging in my closet.;)
  • webkami
    webkami Posts: 482 Forumite
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    Yes both can be unlocked, but unfortunately you will have to attach the phone to an unlocking box.

    You can take this phone to your local phone shop and they will unlock for £5 to £15. and the best thing is if they cant unlock they wont charge you like websites.

    Fond your local phone shop here:
    http://local.google.co.uk/local?f=l&hl=en&q=mobile+phone+shop&near=Newcastle+Upon+Tyne,+Tyne+and+Wear,+NE1

    Ignore the shops from Orange, Voda and other providers. Look for a repair shop / private mobile shop. They will do it.
  • fattyrae1 wrote:
    I have no idea what that is...Vodafone have said they will unlock it for free after a year, i think that is about may time. Might be easier to just wait. Vodafone are rubbish though, no freebies at all.
    Yes I agree, voda are naff. I would try o2, have great payg deals.
    Asuper clip is a small piece of technology that clips onto the data cable connection of your phone, about 1 second after connecting to your phone it unlocks automatically. However unless you know somewhere that do this then you are best waiting untill may as postage costs make expensive.
    What goes around - comes around
    give lots and you will always recieve lots
  • drahcir_2
    drahcir_2 Posts: 4,127 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    you can do the gx25 by cable and free s/w yourself (about £10 for cable)
    can both be done for £15 each on vodacode database (not all sl65s are on though)
    or about £15 to unlock for the pair by someone with the correct equipment
  • You on't be unlocking an SL65 with a Superclip, I can assure you
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