Updated Mobile Unlocking Article discussion

grumbler

I smell
Firstly, many networks don't charge anything.
Secondly, there are companies that charge less than £16:
http://giffgaff.com/unlock/samsung-galaxy-s3-phone

Jalga

Unfortunately my network (T-mobile) wanted to charge me for unlocking my phone, maybe they only choose who to charge !!! in relation to the price i know that there are cheaper services but that time there wasn't many that i could find and the websites looked really bad, i prefer to pay 1 or 2£ more and be sure that i wont be cheated! hopefully that clarify my previous comment! thanks :-)

grumbler

My apologies then.
Yes, T-mobile are one of a few that do charge.

Jalga

grumbler wrote: »

My apologies then.
Yes, T-mobile are one of a few that do charge.

No problem!! Thanks! :-)

Nosmo_King_2

Hi,
I have just bought a reduced price Sony Xperia Tipo (On Orange) thinking it would be relatively cheap to unlock (I want to use my 3 sim) It seems though, that it is going to cost around £20 to do this which, to be honest, defeats the object for me. Is this a realistic price for an unlock code? if so, I will probably return the phone to Asda and get something else.
Thanks

grumbler

Making assumptions is a dangerous business.

Where have you bought it from? Are you sure it's locked?

I don't see this phone at giffgaff's Unlockapedia, but for other Xperias £20 seems to be a realistic price, although they show some company doing this for £15.

avrob74

Ive been trying to get an unlock code for a sony xperia c2105 from vodafone for 2 weeks now latest email is:

"Thanks for getting in touch about unlocking your phone. When we checked the details you gave us we couldn’t find a match for the IMEI number on your account. We need your IMEI number (a unique serial number) before we can unlock it."

my imei is correct.

I bought the phone second hand and want to unlock to work on 3. I have a vodafone sim and number that I topped up with £20 for the unlock fee. Im getting fed up now. no one seems to be able to help I've sent numerous emails been on webchat twice first time, a week last Saturday, I was told the code would be available to vodafone last monday. but still no code.

Vodafone

Hi avrob74,

If you still need help with this, email me with your details via the link in our profile here.

All you need to do is copy and paste the link into your web browser and it'll take you to the Contact us form on our website. To make sure it reaches me, quote the code WRT135 - MSE in the subject line.

Once sent, you'll receive an automated reply with a reference number. Post back with this and I’ll check I've received it.

Kind regards,

Lee

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barrackwall

I bought a Blackberry Z30 locked to vodafone but want to use a 3 sim in it. How can I unlock it?

barrackwall

I bought a Blackberry Z30 locked to vodafone but want to use a 3 sim in it. How can I unlock it and how much will it cost?