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Locked or unlocked?

Mumto2
Mumto2 Posts: 1,348 Forumite
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Is it possible to tell from looking at your phone whether it is locked or unlocked?

Going abroad & lookign to get local sim card if possible.

Thanks
Now proud Mumto3 :j

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  • 19lottie82
    19lottie82 Posts: 6,032 Forumite
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    just borrow a sim card (on a diff network that your own) from someone and try it in your phone, if it doesn't work, your phone is locked.
  • Mumto2
    Mumto2 Posts: 1,348 Forumite
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    19lottie82 wrote: »
    just borrow a sim card (on a diff network that your own) from someone and try it in your phone, if it doesn't work, your phone is locked.

    Thanks :)

    Had thought of that, but thought there must be a more scientific way. Sometimes I do try to overcomplicate things :rotfl:
    Now proud Mumto3 :j
  • keith1950
    keith1950 Posts: 2,597 Forumite
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    Hi, does the phone have any network logo's on the casing or when you switch on does the network splash screen appear for a few seconds, if not it's probably unlocked.
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