Unlocking phones

eatsoot04 · 29-03-2005, 21:30

Hi guys,

Does anyone here know how to unlock phones for their networks???

Im looking to unlock a vodafone VK530 from its network so an O2 sim card can work in it.

cheers in advance

piv34uk · 29-03-2005, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by eatsoot04

Hi guys,
Does anyone here know how to unlock phones for their networks???
Im looking to unlock a vodafone VK530 from its network so an O2 sim card can work in it.
cheers in advance

Try these, did my nokias with them, all safe and secure..........

www.simrestrictions.com

Phil

stan_deezy · 29-03-2005, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by eatsoot04

Hi guys,

Does anyone here know how to unlock phones for their networks???

Im looking to unlock a vodafone VK530 from its network so an O2 sim card can work in it.

cheers in advance

you might try these guys......they provide free software......

www.unlockme.co.uk

by the way, it is now an offence to "lock" a phone to a specific network and the phone companies know this but they are ignoring/flouting the law.....

just goes to prove, one law for the haves and one law for the motorist!!

eatsoot04 · 29-03-2005, 22:00

Do you have a reference to this law that i can quote to them???

stan_deezy · 29-03-2005, 22:02

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Originally Posted by eatsoot04

Do you have a reference to this law that i can quote to them???

Its somewhere on that link

**robmawer** · 29-03-2005, 22:09

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Originally Posted by stan_deezy

by the way, it is now an offence to "lock" a phone to a specific network and the phone companies know this but they are ignoring/flouting the law.....

Vodafone/O2 have never been allowed to lock contract phones - T-Mobile and Orange have been allowed to. Both networks are allowed to lock PAYG phones.

They have to supply an unlocking code if requested, but they are allowed to charge a £35 admin fee for doing so...

I can't find anything on that site that says otherwise?

Rob.

stan_deezy · 29-03-2005, 22:45

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Originally Posted by robmawer

Vodafone/O2 have never been allowed to lock contract phones - T-Mobile and Orange have been allowed to. Both networks are allowed to lock PAYG phones.

They have to supply an unlocking code if requested, but they are allowed to charge a £35 admin fee for doing so...

I can't find anything on that site that says otherwise?

Rob.

Rob,

apologies, if it isn't on that website. I thought it was?

It's something to do with IIRC EU competition rules and regs....perhaps the legals will get back to us tomorrow?

I am sure it is "naughty" to "lock" phones and its perfectly legal to unlock them..............

All of mine have been unlocked using DCT Calc

JPreston · 29-03-2005, 23:28

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Originally Posted by stan_deezy

Rob,

apologies, if it isn't on that website. I thought it was?

It's something to do with IIRC EU competition rules and regs....perhaps the legals will get back to us tomorrow?

I am sure it is "naughty" to "lock" phones and its perfectly legal to unlock them..............

All of mine have been unlocked using DCT Calc

It's perhaps sneaky but definitely not illegal. The handset you get when you sign your contract is very heavily subsidised by the operator and is not sold as anything other than for use on a particular network.

That said, I always believe that that once you buy something you are 100% entitled to chip/mod/unlock/copy/stick-it-where-you-want it

. Legally maybe while a phone is in contract is belongs to the operator - what happens if you stop paying line rental a couple of months in, presumably they are entitled to reclaim your handset? But once out of contract you can do what you want with it.

There's an exception to prove this rule, Sony won a very unusual EU ruling to the effect that it is illegal to sell mod-chips for a PS2, in effect making it illegal to chip a PS2, regardless of whether you actually use pirate software

Daveclar · 30-03-2005, 12:54

Online unlocker @ www.nokiafree.org

ScoobyChris · 30-03-2005, 13:10

http://www.trycktill.com/eng/unlock_swe.asp worked for me, although you'll need to press the Union Jack button to put it in English

Chris

EddyH · 30-03-2005, 13:15

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Originally Posted by JPreston

There's an exception to prove this rule, Sony won a very unusual EU ruling to the effect that it is illegal to sell mod-chips for a PS2, in effect making it illegal to chip a PS2, regardless of whether you actually use pirate software

That's not quite correct. It is illegal to sell the chip but not illegal to fit them. The way round this is to sell the chips blank and then give away the firmware update to make the chip useful.

JPreston · 30-03-2005, 19:30

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Originally Posted by EddyH

That's not quite correct. It is illegal to sell the chip but not illegal to fit them. The way round this is to sell the chips blank and then give away the firmware update to make the chip useful.

Right then. What sites should I avoid, lest I be tempted to buy a blank chip and firmware

? I haven't managed to find any, only weird devices to swap discs

lozgti · 25-08-2005, 10:46

I want to give Jane my Motorola Razr.I am T mobile so it is locked.She is O2 PAYG.

Presume the simplest thing to do is buy her a T -Mobile PAYG sim? (doesn't matter if she ends up with a new number)

**VRStu** · 25-08-2005, 11:13

Yeah or unlock it. Needs a cable solution I think, although there are some guys on Ebay who reckon some can be done by IMEI.

Unlocking should only be £10 from a local outlet. Is Jane on the 02 online plan? (300 texts or 100 mins free) If so she may be better to stay with 02

lozgti · 25-08-2005, 11:19

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Originally Posted by VRStu

Yeah or unlock it. Needs a cable solution I think, although there are some guys on Ebay who reckon some can be done by IMEI.

Unlocking should only be £10 from a local outlet. Is Jane on the 02 online plan? (300 texts or 100 mins free) If so she may be better to stay with 02

Cheers Stu.She is on a straightforward top up service.Never really uses her phone much

Moose · 25-08-2005, 11:53

I went to my local market, I found I paid just £10 and got mine unlocked by someone who knew what they were doing.

**VRStu** · 25-08-2005, 12:12

If you use £10 a month on top up then the 02 deal is good.

lozgti · 05-05-2006, 09:00

A business client has been given a load of phones in relation to his company's contract with Orange.He thinks they are rubbish so he has given me one (Nokia 3120.Basic but seems ok to me)

Once again LOCKED

(I am T mobile)

Do I buy an orange pay as you go or will that not work if the actual phone was dished out on a contract?

Otherwise,without visiting funny sites or the market is there a simple way to unlock this phone?

Thanks

sdenny · 05-05-2006, 09:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by lozgti

A business client has been given a load of phones in relation to his company's contract with Orange.He thinks they are rubbish so he has given me one (Nokia 3120.Basic but seems ok to me)

Once again LOCKED

(I am T mobile)

Do I buy an orange pay as you go or will that not work if the actual phone was dished out on a contract?

Otherwise,without visiting funny sites or the market is there a simple way to unlock this phone?

Thanks

Have you tried something like this?

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Mobile-...lculator.shtml

It's free and quite easy to use - i just unlocked a Nokia 7110 from orange and put in a vodafone PAYG sim - works fine. The Only unobvious thing is that i tried the first code generated and got a message back saying "sim restriction off". However, when i put the vodafone sim in, i got "sim not accepted", so I took it out and used the second code. After that it worked.

lozgti · 16-05-2006, 17:05

Cheers.Took the £5 at the market option in the end.

Couple of questions though.They had a huge box of little black devices.Plugged one appropriate to the phone into it and it was unlocked.Thought they would have to type a code in!What have they got in these little black boxes?

Second thing.My phone has asked a couple of times 'Is it ok for sim to send message'.I said no.Who would it be to and why??

Off to T mobile site now to see if it recognises the phone I am using.Seems they can somehaow??!

**VRStu** · 16-05-2006, 17:17

The 'pro's' will normally use an unlocker box rather than the less reliable codes.

***ncarring*** · 16-05-2006, 17:21

Didn't there used to be a band distinction between the different networks? So an Orange phone would never work on T-Mobile and vice-versa? Has that gone now?

**VRStu** · 16-05-2006, 17:28

Long gone Nick.

heresmo · 16-05-2006, 17:59

Sorry if late to the party and haven't read the thread, but I posted this:

Hi Folks

You might be interested in the two sites below, which were given out during a BBC feature this morning. This is from memory, so please don't take as gospel.

(1) Free codefinder for unlocking phones. (English: click Union Jack icon.) fl If anyone uses it, maybe they could post complete instructions for us all

http://www.trycktill.com/eng/

(2) To compare mobile costs for abroad:

http://europa.eu.int/information_soc...g/index_en.htm

This part of the TV feature gave hints such as:............ etc

From here: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/roads...=international

Regards
Mo

Johnnyc · 16-05-2006, 21:49

Wasn't so sure about these unlock codes etc available free on the net. Didn't want to screw up my phone so went to These guys. £3.99 well spent.

29-03-2005, 21:30	#1
eatsoot04 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nr Manchester Posts: 835 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Unlocking phones Hi guys, Does anyone here know how to unlock phones for their networks??? Im looking to unlock a vodafone VK530 from its network so an O2 sim card can work in it. cheers in advance __________________ Alex Revo Chilly Alpine ICE Cupra Intake Green Cotton Filter RS6 wheels 184 BHP

29-03-2005, 22:00	#4
eatsoot04 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nr Manchester Posts: 835 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Do you have a reference to this law that i can quote to them??? __________________ Alex Revo Chilly Alpine ICE Cupra Intake Green Cotton Filter RS6 wheels 184 BHP

30-03-2005, 12:54	#9
Daveclar Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dublin,Ireland Posts: 745 Members Car: Black Octavia vRS Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Online unlocker @ www.nokiafree.org __________________ 2008 Black vRS CR TDi Combi. Irish Spec,Non smokers pack,4 Electric windows, Dual zone,Jumbo box,Rain sensors,Cruise,maxidot,Trip computer,Come home lights. Extras. 18" alloys, Double visor, Active headrests. Sin a bhfuil

30-03-2005, 13:10	#10
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,198 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 337 Times in 290 Posts	http://www.trycktill.com/eng/unlock_swe.asp worked for me, although you'll need to press the Union Jack button to put it in English Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

25-08-2005, 11:13	#14
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Yeah or unlock it. Needs a cable solution I think, although there are some guys on Ebay who reckon some can be done by IMEI. Unlocking should only be £10 from a local outlet. Is Jane on the 02 online plan? (300 texts or 100 mins free) If so she may be better to stay with 02 __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

25-08-2005, 10:46	#13
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,722 Members Car: Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	I want to give Jane my Motorola Razr.I am T mobile so it is locked.She is O2 PAYG. Presume the simplest thing to do is buy her a T -Mobile PAYG sim? (doesn't matter if she ends up with a new number)

25-08-2005, 11:53	#16
Moose Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: I'm a monkey from outer space, woooooooo ahhhhhhhhh hehe hooohaa Posts: 4,938 Members Car: None Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I went to my local market, I found I paid just £10 and got mine unlocked by someone who knew what they were doing. __________________ Sunlight Silver MX-5 1.8 Sport

25-08-2005, 12:12	#17
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	If you use £10 a month on top up then the 02 deal is good. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

05-05-2006, 09:00	#18
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,722 Members Car: Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Unlocking phones A business client has been given a load of phones in relation to his company's contract with Orange.He thinks they are rubbish so he has given me one (Nokia 3120.Basic but seems ok to me) Once again LOCKED (I am T mobile) Do I buy an orange pay as you go or will that not work if the actual phone was dished out on a contract? Otherwise,without visiting funny sites or the market is there a simple way to unlock this phone? Thanks

16-05-2006, 17:05	#20
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,722 Members Car: Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Unlocking phones Cheers.Took the £5 at the market option in the end. Couple of questions though.They had a huge box of little black devices.Plugged one appropriate to the phone into it and it was unlocked.Thought they would have to type a code in!What have they got in these little black boxes? Second thing.My phone has asked a couple of times 'Is it ok for sim to send message'.I said no.Who would it be to and why?? Off to T mobile site now to see if it recognises the phone I am using.Seems they can somehaow??!

16-05-2006, 17:17	#21
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Unlocking phones The 'pro's' will normally use an unlocker box rather than the less reliable codes. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

16-05-2006, 17:21	#22
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,965 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Unlocking phones Didn't there used to be a band distinction between the different networks? So an Orange phone would never work on T-Mobile and vice-versa? Has that gone now? __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

16-05-2006, 17:28	#23
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Unlocking phones Long gone Nick. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

16-05-2006, 17:59	#24
heresmo Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,572 Members Car: Thanks: 52 Thanked 150 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Unlocking phones Sorry if late to the party and haven't read the thread, but I posted this: Hi Folks You might be interested in the two sites below, which were given out during a BBC feature this morning. This is from memory, so please don't take as gospel. (1) Free codefinder for unlocking phones. (English: click Union Jack icon.) fl If anyone uses it, maybe they could post complete instructions for us all http://www.trycktill.com/eng/ (2) To compare mobile costs for abroad: http://europa.eu.int/information_soc...g/index_en.htm This part of the TV feature gave hints such as:............ etc From here: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/roads...=international Regards Mo __________________

16-05-2006, 21:49	#25
Johnnyc Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,193 Members Car: MkV Golf 1.9 TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Unlocking phones Wasn't so sure about these unlock codes etc available free on the net. Didn't want to screw up my phone so went to These guys. £3.99 well spent. __________________ Johnny "Americans have different ways of saying things. They say "elevator", we say "lift" ... they say "President", we say "stupid psychopathic git."

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