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Are all Nexus 4 handsets unlocked, even on Contract?

19lottie82
19lottie82 Posts: 6,031 Forumite
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I have a Nexus 4 on contract with o2.

Does anyone happen to know if this will be unlocked, or locked to o2?

I know that generally most handsets are network locked, but I'm sure I heard somewhere that all Nexus's are unlocked, even when on contract.

Just to satisfy my curiosity until I get my hands on a micro sim from another network..... everyone in my household is on o2 or giffgaff.....

Thanks

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  • mcav
    mcav Posts: 24 Forumite
    Yes, all Nexus 4 devices in the UK should be unlocked, even with a contract. They also should not have any carrier modifications.

    All Nexus devices are sold this way, which is one of the many benefits they have.
  • 19lottie82
    19lottie82 Posts: 6,031 Forumite
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    brilliant. good to know, thank you.

    I am going to a few different countries this year, so will be looking to use local SIM's.

    Will definitely check with another UK network SIM before my travels tho.
  • mcav
    mcav Posts: 24 Forumite
    Depending on the country, you need to be aware that your phone might need to be registered there as well, which might cost you a fee. For example, if you try to use an unregistered handset in Turkey using a Turkish network SIM, after 2 weeks, it'll be blocked from all Turkish networks until you pay a fee to have it unlocked and registered. I doubt that'll be an issue for the EU though.
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