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I wanna unblock a mobile

choccyface2006
choccyface2006 Posts: 2,304 Forumite
I have been given a Sony Ericsson mobile thats on the Vodafone network. I have an orange sim and would like to use that it in. Can I unblock the mobile myself (have heard that you can buy something on Ebay for about £3) or should I just take it to a shop?

Thanks,

Sarah

Ps- having just looked on Ebay I'm not sure there is anything available to unblock Sony Ericsson mobiles, maybe this mobile can't be unblocked? :confused:

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  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,652 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi choccyface,

    There are a couple of regulars on the mobile phone board who can help with unlocking phones so I'll move your thread over there.

    Pink
  • tomd84
    tomd84 Posts: 247 Forumite
    What phone is it?

    Thanks Tom :-)
  • choccyface2006
    choccyface2006 Posts: 2,304 Forumite
    Thanks Pink!

    Tom, sorry I don't know (its not here till tomorrow) but I will let you know.

    Sarah
  • drahcir_2
    drahcir_2 Posts: 4,127 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    phones that can be done free are listed in the 1st post of the non nokias sticky at the top of the page.
    if its not there post details and someone will tell you the cheapest way to get it done

    if you mean unlocked thats fine
    if you mean unblocked (because phone is barred) thats illegal - up to 5 years inside
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