Unlocking an iPhone on Orange

tigzem

Hello, a lovely friend has just given me her old iPhone 3 as she has the new one. However I'm in contract with Vodafone for just over a year and the phone is locked to Orange.

I've spoken to a shop down the road who say they can unlock it for £45, is there a cheaper way?

iPhones and technology tend to baffle me a little so would appreciate any advice.

Thanks

grumbler

handset unlocking

how long will it take to unlock my phone?

Problems with Orange unlocking iPhone 3GS

tigzem

Thanks for the info, I'll give Orange a call.

The next ques is, will they unlock for me as the new owner of the phone?

Hopefully they will, it's all confusing for me! :huh:

grumbler

No, they won't. Your 'lovely friend' has to do this.

Browntoa

there is software available that will do it for free

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOIpwIzimw4

I am using an orange locked iphone on o2 as we speak done the same way

Buzby

I'd avoid the unlocking Software - this is called 'Jailbreaking' and when a new firmware version comes out, your phone will re-lock again. Orange chathe £20 and take around 4 weeks to process it, but your handset it truly unlocked via iTunes, and you'll have nothing else to worry about!

robbies_gal

i agree get your friend to phone up for you and do it and then its legitimtley unlocked for you