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How / Where / Who can Unlock the SGII from networks like O2 etc in UK ?
O2 will unlock after 12 months otherwise you have to wait until unlocking is worked out after the phone has been launched .
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eddie21 said:
How / Where / Who can Unlock the SGII from networks like O2 etc in UK ?
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I work for o2 and as long as it is a contract phone and not pay as you go, you can unlock it anytime by either completing the online form (google o2 'unlockmyiphone') or by calling customer services and requesting them to fill out the form for you. It can take up to 14days for you to receive the code.
Failing that, there are numerous IMEI unlocking websites online who will send the code within 24hours for a small fee.
Regards.
lynxboy said:
I work for o2 and as long as it is a contract phone and not pay as you go, you can unlock it anytime by either completing the online form (google o2 'unlockmyiphone') or by calling customer services and requesting them to fill out the form for you. It can take up to 14days for you to receive the code.
Failing that, there are numerous IMEI unlocking websites online who will send the code within 24hours for a small fee.
Regards.
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I am presuming that it will not need unlocking to use a Giffgaff network sim as its part of O2 .
Three O2 shops today no stock and no idea if they will receive stock for launch 1st may .
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You could use a Rebel Simcard. It's not the best solution but it definately does the job. I used one on my Dell Streak when they were exclusive to O2.
I take it you're getting it as an upgrade direct from O2?
If not open a contract with O2 through Phones4U and you'll get an unlocked device
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I take it you're getting it as an upgrade direct from O2?
If not open a contract with O2 through Phones4U and you'll get an unlocked device
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It is £399 with O2 but will probably be locked
I also asked a popular online unlocking firm what the chances are of unlocking this handset and this was their reply:
This should be no problem at all. That's because there's one main database for all European Samsung Android handsets. We have unlocked the Samsung Galaxy S from all 6 main UK networks.
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I don't know if the database will work for SGS II. Anyone know?
I have no previous contract, so just buy o2 payg £399 & unlock £15? (Total=£414)
Why would anyone pay £499 unlocked ?
eddie21 said:
I have no previous contract, so just buy o2 payg £399 & unlock £15? (Total=£414)
Why would anyone pay £499 unlocked ?
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Because at this stage, nobody is really sure that the 'unlock £15' part of the process will indeed work You could end up with a phone that will not currently work on the sim you may have ( I do understand you have no contract, so if you are happy with O2 payg, fill yer boots).
eddie21 said:
I have no previous contract, so just buy o2 payg £399 & unlock £15? (Total=£414)
Why would anyone pay £499 unlocked ?
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My Vodafone HD2 came unlocked - that wasn't the problem. The killer was that because it was a Vodafone phone, it could only take updates from Vodafone, and their updates came months after the unbranded ones. Once the Devs got HSPL all sorted out then it wasn't so much of a problem, but that didn't happen overnight.
So be aware - it's not just the network locking that's an issue when you buy a phone from a network.
Moandal said:
My Vodafone HD2 came unlocked - that wasn't the problem. The killer was that because it was a Vodafone phone, it could only take updates from Vodafone, and their updates came months after the unbranded ones. Once the Devs got HSPL all sorted out then it wasn't so much of a problem, but that didn't happen overnight.
So be aware - it's not just the network locking that's an issue when you buy a phone from a network.
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Thanks for the heads up. I think O2 don't mess around with their handsets. Only Orange, T-Mobile & Vodafone.
AaronUK said:
Thanks for the heads up. I think O2 don't mess around with their handsets. Only Orange, T-Mobile & Vodafone.
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This was the same with the first batch of O2 HD2's only accepting O2 specific updates which they changed after the second batch went out as were getting too many complaints. Hopefully they've learned from this and will allow standard manufacturer updates from the start. This wasn't due to particular messing around it was due to the serial numbers being registered with the manufacturer as not being generic therefore updates were refused by them. I doubt Samsung are quite as good as HTC with the regular updates but always good to know you can update when it's available.
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I don't know if the database will work for SGS II. Anyone know?
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Here's a response I received from a query I made of an eBay seller in relation to unlocking the SGS2...
"This is GUARANTEE TO WORK because this code is directly from Samsung and it is permanent. After you unlocked it, you can do software update or anything you like and it will still be unlocked."
Sounds promising...
It does but would like to know for sure before buying.
lynxboy said:
I work for o2 and as long as it is a contract phone and not pay as you go, you can unlock it anytime by either completing the online form (google o2 'unlockmyiphone') or by calling customer services and requesting them to fill out the form for you. It can take up to 14days for you to receive the code.
Failing that, there are numerous IMEI unlocking websites online who will send the code within 24hours for a small fee.
Regards.
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you say it can take 14 days for the code to arrive...is that normal or is it usually quicker?
Successful unlock?
Did anyone hear about any successful SGS2 unlock?
I also read in some places that when you buy PNG from O2 it is SIM free. This was the case when I bought an iPhone 4 when it came out. It was SIM free out of the box.
just either get CPW to price match which they are supposedly doing at £399, or waith two weeks as they are goint to that price soon.
This is very stupid from me but as with the SGS, would it be possible to retrieve the bml3.bak file and unlock?
I'm just assuming samsung is using the same method of hiding the Network Control Key.. maybe they're lazy..
entropia said:
Did anyone hear about any successful SGS2 unlock?
I also read in some places that when you buy PNG from O2 it is SIM free. This was the case when I bought an iPhone 4 when it came out. It was SIM free out of the box.
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u got iphone 4 from o2 and was sim-free?>
Hi All,
Just a quick question. Has anyone with sim free Nokia (CW, P4U etc) received the 7440 update, yet?
It looks like only the branded handset's got it.
robart76 said:
Hi All,
Just a quick question. Has anyone with sim free Nokia (CW, P4U etc) received the 7440 update, yet?
It looks like only the branded handset's got it.
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My one is sim free.....NOT YET
Mine is from phones4u sim-free, and its still got no update from 7720.
Same here. Sim-free, no update.
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Same here.
Brandend h3g italy, no upgrade
Bought mine on PAYG (not sure if it's SIM FREE as I don't have another Micro SIM to try) from Three, no update yet
Unbranded bought in The Netherlands. No update yet.
Same as WizardX. However this thread would be a lot more informative if only the updated handsets were posted.
debug77 said:
Bought mine on PAYG (not sure if it's SIM FREE as I don't have another Micro SIM to try) from Three, no update yet
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I got mine from 3UK and tried my O2 SIM (by getting a cutter) and it works fine so SIM Free!
T-mobile UK had update on 17th though not used outlook or voicemail so a little wasted on me
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Tonybro said:
I got mine from 3UK and tried my O2 SIM (by getting a cutter) and it works fine so SIM Free!
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Superb, thanks for the heads up. I have an O2 SIM (on a contract) but didn't want to chop it up until I was certain
Sim free from phones4u....updated to 7740 with metro-tube!!!
Just kidding stuck with stupid 7720 and lazytube
Do you think if i put a tmobile sim inside it will update to 7740?
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Hi,
Sim free with french orange network and no update for now
Got mine direct from Nokia via Developer program and no update for 7740 also the 'Nokia Marletplace" doesn't show up in the marketplace for me.
For me the Nokia Marketplace doesn't show up either. Has anybody seen that on his device?
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For me the Nokia Marketplace doesn't show up either. Has anybody seen that on his device?
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I have no seporate Nokia marketplace however, the nokia apps show up when i do a search and i know this is not just nokia releasing to all as i did the same search on my wifes Mozart. I hope the do put a seporate folder for them soon though may just be waiting to build up a good number.
Just received the 7740 update! Works perfect
Sim Bouygues Telecom, update OK.
Having read that Three have now released the Jellybean update, before the unlocked handsets direct from Samsung, it got me thinking. I purchased an unlocked S3 through phones4u but on the Orange Network.. Would it allow me to update my handset if i were to put a Three SIM card in ?? I'm guessing not but If soo, would there be any consequences??
Sorry if this is a novice question, just wondered.
Thanks
No it doesn't work like that. If you are desperate you can always use Odin to flash it. (Lots of tutorials and guides on here) or just wait for the official update
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It doesn't matter if your phones locked or unlocked, or what network it was on or what sim you have in...
If your phone is Three branded (usually means you purchased it from Three) then kies will let you upgrade to Jellybean. If it's an unlocked simfree unit (as p4u would sell it) you have to wait for Samsung to release their simfree handset update.
Three, voda and O2 have all updated within the last 7days, even Virgin have announced that their update will be available this week, so shouldn't be long now until Samsung and orange/t-mob do..
Annoying though, I don't understand why there is a delay on Orange, especially when they've had the LTE i9305 available for over a week already running on Orange-branded Jellybean.. Surely there's not going to be that much difference, I doubt they'd run into any problems for the I9300 update.
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According to https://www.att.com/device-support/article/wireless/KM1386390/LG/LMV600AM there is a V600AM10w Software version available for the AT&T variant of the v60. My device still shows V600AM10p in the About Phone section, and when I manually check for update get the downloading new software version notification, but ultimately nothing is downloaded and I get an error that "Cannot update"
This is connected via WiFi, and sitting at 98% battery life. Any thoghts about why this would be happening?
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According to https://www.att.com/device-support/article/wireless/KM1386390/LG/LMV600AM there is a V600AM10w Software version available for the AT&T variant of the v60. My device still shows V600AM10p in the About Phone section, and when I manually check for update get the downloading new software version notification, but ultimately nothing is downloaded and I get an error that "Cannot update"
This is connected via WiFi, and sitting at 98% battery life. Any thoghts about why this would be happening?
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Have you tried using the LG Bridge software to update?
BladeRunner said:
Have you tried using the LG Bridge software to update?
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I have not... I will try that.
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I have not... I will try that.
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OK, that was a dead end as well... LG Bridge does not help either. Maybe I have a un-upgradable device like in this forum?
"Cannot check the software version. Try again." - LG Bridge
I just want to update my G710ULM to pie... Why is this so difficult? I successfully backed up my data, connected via the Air Drive thing, but it won't let me update?
forum.xda-developers.com
OK. I have an open support ticket with AT&T and LG support, the normal Tier 1 support on AT&T could not help me.
...time will tell.
I just got a AT&T version of Lg v60 (unlocked). I am using tmobile network. I can not get the software update. Anyone have any idea to fix this issue ? Thanks.
it really is a war with lg updates,I have the Europe version LM-V600EA and I am left with July update 2020.
unable to update with LG bridge,lgup,
lg flashtool,ota.
now I have resigned myself
OK, LG Support suggested that I do a factory reset. That didn't help either. still stuck at V600AM10p and it looks like it will not actually download the V600AM10w update as it sits at 0% on the download until it errors out.
I had asked LG Support what I could do if the factory reset didn't work and they mentioned sending the phone back in for a replacement one. I hope they can send me one first and let me send the other back to them so that I do not have a phoneless period just because their hardware won't upgrade.
(I did register for the LG Second Year Promise Program when I first got my phone, so I'l looking into that as well.)
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I just got a AT&T version of Lg v60 (unlocked). I am using tmobile network. I can not get the software update. Anyone have any idea to fix this issue ? Thanks.
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I have fixed the problem. I ask my friend to borrow his at&t sim card to try it on my phone. It works, once the at&t sim card is in the phone, the software update work.
If no one can borrow the sim card for you to test it. You can get it on Amazon
Amazon.com: Tracfone Monthly Carrier Subscription for Unlimited Talk, Text, 1GB Data plus Carryover Data Plan + Tracfone SIM Kit (AT&T Compatible) : Cell Phones & Accessories
Amazon.com: Tracfone Monthly Carrier Subscription for Unlimited Talk, Text, 1GB Data plus Carryover Data Plan + Tracfone SIM Kit (AT&T Compatible) : Cell Phones & Accessories
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Make sure you select the correct network for your phone ( at&t, tmobile or verizon) the sim card only $15 and you going to have 1 month per paid service.
Hope that can help to fix the error. The phone is geart. But if you can not get the update that is suck.
Samsungfans2018 said:
I have fixed the problem. I ask my friend to borrow his at&t sim card to try it on my phone. It works, once the at&t sim card is in the phone, the software update work.
If no one can borrow the sim card for you to test it. You can get it on Amazon
Amazon.com: Tracfone Monthly Carrier Subscription for Unlimited Talk, Text, 1GB Data plus Carryover Data Plan + Tracfone SIM Kit (AT&T Compatible) : Cell Phones & Accessories
Amazon.com: Tracfone Monthly Carrier Subscription for Unlimited Talk, Text, 1GB Data plus Carryover Data Plan + Tracfone SIM Kit (AT&T Compatible) : Cell Phones & Accessories
www.amazon.com
Make sure you select the correct network for your phone ( at&t, tmobile or verizon) the sim card only $15 and you going to have 1 month per paid service.
Hope that can help to fix the error. The phone is geart. But if you can not get the update that is suck.
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I will have to try with a different AT&T sim card... I've tried Reseating the sim, Update OTA,Update over LG Bridge, LG UP, Resetting the network, Factory Reset... nothing has helped. At this point LG and AT&T are saying replace the device, but when I tried setting that up today every single support person I spoke to is muffled and hard to understand (on purpose?) ... they sound like a bunch of manure salespeople with a mouthful of fresh samples.
Alas, I tried it all and had to resort to mailing my phone in to LG for a warranty supported repair... hope to have it back within 2 months. Until then I'm having some nostalga with my LG V20 running LineageOS 17.1.
Yay, I got my V60 back today and it has the latest OS build now... Only cost me time and packaging at my local FedEx.
Sigil_Thane said:
Yay, I got my V60 back today and it has the latest OS build now... Only cost me time and packaging at my local FedEx.
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Enjoy the phone. It is good
Sigil_Thane said:
Yay, I got my V60 back today and it has the latest OS build now... Only cost me time and packaging at my local FedEx.
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Who did you have to contact? I have an unlocked v60 stuck on finware "q". I bought it refurbished from amazon. Can I send it to LG for the upgrade?
adil7884 said:
it really is a war with lg updates,I have the Europe version LM-V600EA and I am left with July update 2020.
unable to update with LG bridge,lgup,
lg flashtool,ota.
now I have resigned myself
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Hi, did you install the Europe Version or did it came with the phone? I m trying to change from the american version to the european version.
I've been trying to figure out if the AT&T version of the LG V60 will fully be capatible with the T-Mobile network and have only been told it won't. Just to confirm, you have the ATT version and it works? Both 4G LTE and 5G?
Samsungfans2018 said:
I have fixed the problem. I ask my friend to borrow his at&t sim card to try it on my phone. It works, once the at&t sim card is in the phone, the software update work.
If no one can borrow the sim card for you to test it. You can get it on Amazon
Amazon.com: Tracfone Monthly Carrier Subscription for Unlimited Talk, Text, 1GB Data plus Carryover Data Plan + Tracfone SIM Kit (AT&T Compatible) : Cell Phones & Accessories
Amazon.com: Tracfone Monthly Carrier Subscription for Unlimited Talk, Text, 1GB Data plus Carryover Data Plan + Tracfone SIM Kit (AT&T Compatible) : Cell Phones & Accessories
www.amazon.com
Make sure you select the correct network for your phone ( at&t, tmobile or verizon) the sim card only $15 and you going to have 1 month per paid service.
Hope that can help to fix the error. The phone is geart. But if you can not get the update that is suck.
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Could you tell me if it was a prepaid sim or postpaid? i need to know since I'm planning on buying a prepaid card to test and see if I can update this device outside the us
FC06 said:
Could you tell me if it was a prepaid sim or postpaid? i need to know since I'm planning on buying a prepaid card to test and see if I can update this device outside the us
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It is prepaid sim
Hi guys. So i just bought my LG V60 V600AM from AT&T but i live in Portugal (Europe). Can i flash it? Will i be able to update my phone then or simply buy a pre paid SIM?
FC06 said:
Could you tell me if it was a prepaid sim or postpaid? i need to know since I'm planning on buying a prepaid card to test and see if I can update this device outside the us
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I'm going top try that too. Who gets the SIM card first pots the result here. Let's hope it's a positive one.
I bought a couple AT&T LG G8X's for my wife and myself to use on Cricket (AT&T MVNO) after we found out our current phones won't work on Cricket's network as of next February. Unfortunately I've discovered that these phones cannot do OTA updates (w/o the PITA process of getting an AT&T SIM). I'm just wondering if anyone has found a workaround for this. Specifically I'm wondering if I get the phones network unlocked from AT&T if that would then allow us to update direct from LG rather than AT&T. Anyone tried this?
Love the phones, but I've got to be able to update them.
I have a lg g8x from AT&T that has been paid off and unlocked by AT&T. What I was told is, to get the updates, I need to be using an AT&T sim and be on their network. I'm not in the US so getting that done is not even possible for me. So far I have not seen a way to get updates without using a AT&T sim.
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I have a lg g8x from AT&T that has been paid off and unlocked by AT&T. What I was told is, to get the updates, I need to be using an AT&T sim and be on their network. I'm not in the US so getting that done is not even possible for me. So far I have not seen a way to get updates without using a AT&T sim.
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I've done a little more research on this and found info that you can use a prepaid Tracfone SIM for AT&T to trigger AT&T to update the phone. I bought one for. 99 and am going to try it as soon as I get the SIM. I believe you have to purchase 1 month of service and the cheapest plan is $15. I'll report back if it works, but I don't know if that'd be an option for you.
conbak49 said:
I've done a little more research on this and found info that you can use a prepaid Tracfone SIM for AT&T to trigger AT&T to update the phone. I bought one for. 99 and am going to try it as soon as I get the SIM. I believe you have to purchase 1 month of service and the cheapest plan is $15. I'll report back if it works, but I don't know if that'd be an option for you.
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I have thought about it but with not knowing if that would actually work, I didn't want to try. I like the phone so I'm not willing to sell it so maybe one day I'll test to see if using a sim in a different country would actually work.
I can confirm that using an activated Tracfone SIM for AT&T works to trip the LG G8X to update. I'm updating from Pie to 10 now on one of the phones I bought and am going to try it on the other shortly. I had to factory reset the phone after activating the SIM and then it let me start downloading updates.
conbak49 said:
I can confirm that using an activated Tracfone SIM for AT&T works to trip the LG G8X to update. I'm updating from Pie to 10 now on one of the phones I bought and am going to try it on the other shortly. I had to factory reset the phone after activating the SIM and then it let me start downloading updates.
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I have the same model as you do. I bought it carrier unlocked and it didn't come with a SIM card. I went in the settings and did the system updates no problem, but I was using Wi-Fi.
Unfortunately mine was not unlocked or it probably would have updated like yours @Magichost. All's good now though. It's a shame LG is going out of the phone business. I've always liked the quirky phones they've come out with and that they kept SD card and headphone jacks.