So frustrated, I could scream.......

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  • melbury
    melbury Posts: 13,251 Forumite
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    d123 wrote: »
    Yes, you must include the +1# on the end, it requires the whole string to work.

    So, example, #pw+12345678910+1#

    And, yes, there is a finite number, I haven’t dealt with such old phones for well over 10 years so don’t remember exactly. I think it was 3, but it may have been 5.

    Edit

    Here’s a more detailed description.

    Many thanks for your detailed reply.

    I have definitely locked it then:( So should I contact Virgin again and request another unlock code, would that work?
    Stopped smoking 27/12/2007, but could start again at any time :eek:

  • simax
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    If you’ve used up those attempts then the only way to unlock it is by sending it to the network to unlock, which of its Virgin you may as well sling it in the bin (or stay with Virgin).....
    I spent 25 years in the mobile industry, from 1994 to 2019. Worked for indies as well as the big networks, in their stores also in contact centres. I also hold a degree in telecoms engineering so I like to think I know what I’m talking about 😂
  • pmduk
    pmduk Posts: 10,655 Forumite
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    I suspect you may be better biting the bullet and buying a new handset.
  • d123
    d123 Posts: 8,621 Forumite
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    edited 10 January 2018 at 11:29PM
    simax wrote: »
    If you’ve used up those attempts then the only way to unlock it is by sending it to the network to unlock, which of its Virgin you may as well sling it in the bin (or stay with Virgin).....

    When did the networks ever have unlocking equipment?

    It would officially need to be sent to (the old) Nokia for service. The OP could try their local unlocker/repair phone shop, if they still have their older software like the JAF Box they could reset and unlock it.

    Problem is, to spend £10 to unlock a 15 year old phone that probably isn’t even worth £10 seems like a bit of a waste of money...

    The modern equivalent would cost £4.99 plus a topup.

    https://www.carphonewarehouse.com/home/products/nokia/105-2017.html#!colour=blue&dealType=pg
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  • pmduk
    pmduk Posts: 10,655 Forumite
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    d123 wrote: »
    The modern equivalent would cost £4.99 plus a topup.

    https://www.carphonewarehouse.com/home/products/nokia/105-2017.html#!colour=blue&dealType=pg
    And that, being from CPW, would almost certainly come unlocked to avoid this in the future.
  • d123
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    pmduk wrote: »
    And that, being from CPW, would almost certainly come unlocked to avoid this in the future.

    That’s why I chose CPW as the example :p
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  • boatman
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    Melbury, was there something wrong with the 3310 you bought?
  • melbury
    melbury Posts: 13,251 Forumite
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    boatman wrote: »
    Melbury, was there something wrong with the 3310 you bought?

    No nothing at all, but it was my husband's Christmas present:)

    I should have bought myself one at the same time for £19.99, absolute bargain:(
    Stopped smoking 27/12/2007, but could start again at any time :eek:

  • melbury
    melbury Posts: 13,251 Forumite
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    d123 wrote: »
    When did the networks ever have unlocking equipment?

    It would officially need to be sent to (the old) Nokia for service. The OP could try their local unlocker/repair phone shop, if they still have their older software like the JAF Box they could reset and unlock it.

    Problem is, to spend £10 to unlock a 15 year old phone that probably isn’t even worth £10 seems like a bit of a waste of money...

    The modern equivalent would cost £4.99 plus a topup.

    https://www.carphonewarehouse.com/home/products/nokia/105-2017.html#!colour=blue&dealType=pg

    Actually that looks a very nice little phone, so will look into that further.

    I know I am just being stupid, but I am really very fond of my little Nokia 1100, it still works perfectly and did you know, it is the worlds best selling handset;)
    Stopped smoking 27/12/2007, but could start again at any time :eek:

  • d123
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    melbury wrote: »
    and did you know, it is the worlds best selling handset;)

    And depending on the criteria, the world’s best selling car model is the original Lada or the original VW Beetle but very few people would want to put up with a 1970 Lada as their car...

    ;)
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