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sony ericsson f500i

Lual
Lual Posts: 51 Forumite
hi ya all

i need some help please.. i have just bought a sony ericsson f500i on vodafone live can i use another sim in it.. as i prefer 02...

or does anyone know how to unlock it

sorry for all the questions

thanks in advance

Comments

  • It can be unlocked as I had one done for my son,also O2.However it cannot be done remotely,Its by cable and logs.Paid £15 at my local market for my sons..Couple of quid cheaper buying a cable and log for yourself,but I honestly couldn't be bothered with the hassle.HTH
  • Apart from unlocking it, you might want to get it debranded (this removes all the voda software) - the cost will be double the cost of unlocking it.
  • wazza
    wazza Posts: 2,595 Forumite
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    It can be unlocked as I had one done for my son,also O2.However it cannot be done remotely,Its by cable and logs.Paid £15 at my local market for my sons..Couple of quid cheaper buying a cable and log for yourself,but I honestly couldn't be bothered with the hassle.HTH

    any idea where you can get the cable?
    Problem with having access to internet is that i get asked by many to solve their problems :( Well at least i learn something on the way :D
  • A cable will cost around £10! (Plus around another £10 to use the appropriate server)

    If you only want one phone unlocking, it's cheaper to take it to an "expert" - £15 is the norm.
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