Are all Nexus 4 handsets unlocked, even on Contract?

19lottie82

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

mcav

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

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

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.