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paid to unlock nokia so why is it asking for a code?

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hi guys,

i paid £15 to unlock my boyfriends phone (though the woman tried to increase the price after) but i have just tried it and it is asking for a restriction code.

I was just wondering if this means it is unlocked and i just need a code or what. Its on virgin and moving to o2. i tried my virgin sim in it and the virgin bt on the menu is gone but other than that im not sure whats changed.

thanks for any help

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  • DarkConvict
    DarkConvict Posts: 6,346 Forumite
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    I'm not sure it has been unlocked, after i tapped in my N95 8GB code i got from vodafone, it said SIM restriction off, at which point i could put in any sim card i wanted.

    Did they put in the code for you, or did they just supply you with the code it will look like +pw+123456789+1
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  • the woman in the shop took it to a warehoure and they supposedly had to do something overnight. It is one of the bb5 models (i think thats right) and i phoned her last night but she didnt phone back.

    im going back with it after work today but was just looking for advice. I didnt think itd been unlocked but somethings happened to it.

    thanks
  • OneADay
    OneADay Posts: 9,031 Forumite
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    Try using a sim card from another network (if you have one)....just as a test...
  • 456789
    456789 Posts: 2,305 Forumite
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    if it a non-3g phone and you are trying to use a 3g sim it might not work
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