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hey anyone know where i can get the vibe unlocked for cheaper than 20 bucks?
the place i unlocked my milestone aparently got VERY popular and all their prices have gone WAY up since i last used it. was only 4.99 for a standard unlock on most phones and you recieved the code within 2 hours. Now its 20 bucks and takes 2-7 business days... So yeah... looking for something better.
Its going to be a T-MO vibe im buying second hand from a friend & want to use it on ATT, since there are NUMEROUS posts saying it works perfectly.
-Please help me out.
Go to the General Forum,, read the first Link, it has the instructions to Unlock your phone, there is even an App in the market that will give you the unlock code for free...
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alright bet. thanks guys!
Morning all
I'm currently with 3 on their One Plan sim only. I want to pick up an Xperia S and have seen that they do it on PAYG for £369. This is very tempting as a way of getting the phone without increasing my bill or locking me into a long contract again, only requiring me to swap my sim for a micro one.
Couple of questions.
1) Has anyone got one from 3, if so, is it locked to their network and preloaded with any network specific apps? I'm happy to debrand it out the box if so and then worry about unlocking another time.
2) Do you think it'd be feasible to go into the shop and buy the handset on PAYG and at the same time ask them to swap my contract sim for a micro one (I've heard they can do it in the shop there and then)?
If all else fails I can order one online and process the sim swap through customer support and wait the few days for things to move round.
i signed up to xda's lengthy tedious sign up process just to help you out mate
apparently the 3 payg is unlocked and doesn't have any branding but sometimes it could depend on the batch
however with o2 pay monthly it is more likely to be branded than unbranded, again depending on the batch. The branding is minimal just start up screen really. SIM unlocking is not a problem on pay monthly phones.
anyway the reason im telling you this is that you can buy the phone on o2 for 225 if you want but only soon
here is the process
Step 1 order 13.50pm 24m contract with phone for 79.99 from o2 site via Quidco and receive phone the day after
Step 2 cancel 3/m bolt on immediately after you get your o2 login bringing price down to 10.50pm
Step 3 get 4 extra free smart tags from sony using sony-promotions.com/experia
Step 4 Unlock simlock for free by filling out o2 form or phoning them, (you will need to have put new o2 sim in phone first)
Step 5 Order giffgaff sim card or use your 3 sim
Step 6 receive quidco cashback of 110 and immediately Pay off remaining 02 contract
Use *#*#7378423#*#* to check if your bootloader can be unlocked, currently mine cant but my sim is still locked until tomorrow..ill update you if the bootloader can be unlocked too after unlocking the network simlock
i hope this helps
Many thanks
Sounds like a safe bet for 3 then. At most a quick flash to a UK generic and then wait for ICS which going by Sony's recent record with bringing beta updates to the previous lines looks like they should stay on target for Q2 and provide reasonable support beyond the launch period.
Roll on pay day and new shiney things to play with ;-)
My 3 handset is both bootloader and sim locked. This doesn't bother me as I'll debrand it and unlock it if need be in the future. The only thing (as far as I know) that 3 have added is a few widgets and a boot screen.
I have no idea if debranding is a much of a pita as with htc handsets but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, and keep reading this forum.
You can get a sim cutter to size your sim for a few quid off eBay or even use a pair of scissors and a free microsim as a template
Thanks launton.
I remember doing my Hero and that was fairly straight forward using the goldcard method.
The one that was a pain for me was my old SE P990 as it involved swapping some files on the fly as it backed up and then updated the firmware - made even more difficult by the fact I had XP64 on my PC at the time which meant I had to do it all inside a 32bit virtual machine and hope that as the phone disconnected and reconnected itself on the USB that it stayed attached to the VM
From what I briefly read in the development section it's a case of feeding the right firmware to Sony's PC software and crossing your fingers for a few minutes.
i played with the xperia s in the three store and it has the 3 logo on startup and shutdown i think.
just to let you know.
Hello. I work for ThreeUK and to be honest it depends on how long you are willing to have the handset. If you can splash out the £384.99. If not its only an extra £9.00 a month atm with 1000mins or £12 more for the same plan (9 x 24 = 216) (12 x 24 = 288)
You can get a replacement micro usim for free in store which will activate in under 24h.
The 1st batch we received were generic but I believe we are now rolling out branded handsets (three store widget and app)
Customer service will unlock the phone for £15.32 which can be added to you bill.
If you decided that 2000mins is to much then move to ye Sim600 12 month sim plan for £15.00 (600mins, 3000texts all you can eat data) saving you £120 over 12 months taking the time the phone £264.99
Hope it helps
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Very helpful H88RRY :-D
The One Plan's the only realistic option for me as tethering is pretty essential. I am a very high data user, often preferring my phone's connection to my friends/relatives snail speed net connections. I'm very happy with and recommending of 3's service so far.
I've kept my last two phones for 12-18 months before looking for the next interesting thing while being able to get a reasonable amount back for the previous handset.
I might order the handset PAYG online as I found I can get nectar or maximiles points through their respective sites
I take it there's no discount offered to someone that's just reached the three month upgrade period when changing over to a long term contract or no option to pay something towards the handset in order to keep the monthly cost down?
Not really no. The value of three tariffs are already market leading and the company makes little profit from the handsets as it is. Being staff we don't get any discounts on contracts either
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Will be popping in to my local Three store on the way to work tomorrow night if I remember to grab an Xperia.
Had a quick look at someone's at work and it's a lovely screen I must say but definitely in need of a good solid case (come on Otterbox, do your magic).
I have a couple of the Nillkin offerings on order from China via eBay so they'll take a week or so usually.
Does anyone know if the ones currently stocked by Three come with a case?
If not do the Three stores sell reasonably cheap generic cases for the time being or the official Sony pouch?
edit: I just realised this'll be the first phone I've bought in a shop since my old SE T310 - blimey.
On amazon it's £387 if you can wait to get it delivered... It's an unbranded handset.
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On amazon it's £387 if you can wait to get it delivered... It's an unbranded handset.
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£369 on PAYG from 3
And I'm in a new toy kind of mood
Not too bothered if it's branded as that seems to be a fairly straight forward affair with android in general and only really something I worry about if updates start getting delayed or forgotten entirely.
If someone could let me know about case availability in the Three stores that would be great. There should be a few other places near my local store where I could pick something up if not.
Ye I couldn't wait either payed £429 for mine from Carphonewarehouse... As for cases I don't think there are any in the ships yet except those cheap gel ones.
About cases. We currently have no suitable cases for the Xperia. We have a leather pouch case that's made for the desire HD but that's the only thing that will fit
Yes it's £369.99 but it does need to be bought with a £15 sim so total is actually £384.99 but still an amazing prices.
I work in Stratford Westfield if anyone wants to pop in n Play
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Just to let people know the Xperia S Is now £31 a month one The One Plan with just a £29 upfront fee BARGAIN!!!!!
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I got mine from 3 and the bootloader is locked also I seem to be waiting forever for the sim unlock . I paid £15 on the 19th . Still not here .
Any ways what is the process for getting the bootloader unlocked from 3 , it shows as no in the service menu ? Any help would be appreciated , thanks
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Just to let people know the Xperia S Is now £31 a month one The One Plan with just a £29 upfront fee BARGAIN!!!!!
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Just spotted that on the site. Think I'll go for that.
Just want to chip in here, three is fantastic as a rule. I'm having issues at the moment but they are aware and it will be corrected shortly. Data speed is brilliant too. I use mostly data.
My phone was free on a 34 quid contract. Bootloader is locked, damn lol, but other than a bootscreen it had no branding.
Sent from my XperiaS via transwarp conduit.
wardy said:
H88RRY
I got mine from 3 and the bootloader is locked also I seem to be waiting forever for the sim unlock . I paid £15 on the 19th . Still not here .
Any ways what is the process for getting the bootloader unlocked from 3 , it shows as no in the service menu ? Any help would be appreciated , thanks
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If u still not got the unlock code just call 333 and explain to customer service.
I'm not sure about bootloader
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First of all Hello MTS, Finally today i m going out of ypur network. Today night i will be shifted to tata.
Although i had worst experience with MTS & what is the best i got from you is your ZTE CS1602 hand set with best battery backup (offcourse that is not free by you & made By ZTE, So this thanks is also goes to ZTE).
People who are fighting (You can say requesting again and again) with MTS, Let me explain you the whole experience then you will understand the matter-
1. My brother is living in delhi. He port his airtel number to MTS. Then he found MTS to be very expencive during roaming almost spending more then 300-400 on roaimng. So after 4-5 months i can't remember exactly he tried to port his number to TATA postpaid providing 2000 min of free roaming & many other plan. When he asked/ write for MNP he found MTS has blocked MNP (UPC) Number. He tried daily for 7-10 days. Then he called customer care & asked for the problem they told there is no problem with MNP.Again & Again he called coustomer care they were telling same, Then he quarreled with them many time & then one person told my prother to talk to higher authority. Then higher authority person told him to write sms between 6-7 pm in evening then only he will be able to port. And finally ......
2. Now with me same problem in BIHAR. Here i asked several times for complain number but customer care person dosen't gave me the complain number (Directly they refused). They told me that you have to talk to MNP team, they can only provide you. I told them to connect me to that team but they told that they are busy, you try later. Same thing happened several times then i loose my patience & i start shouting. Then they told ok sir we will forward your complain today. suddenly i thaught this fraud company is opening MNP for 1 hour in 24 hour ( As happened in delhi). what is the time no one knows, to show people that they are fair and few people appling in that period by mistake getting every thin fine. I started send msg every hour. Finally in Bihar in 9 a.m - 10 a.m. what i found, got the MNP code.
This way my half chapter ended. I applied for MNP every thing going fine. suddenly i got a msg that your request for service is canceled. i called TATA person they told no there is no such problem from our side. i called MTS & straight away i told we are going to court, if any thing happened wrong. We were preparing all paper but today i got confirmation that your number will be ported today night. In mean time i wrote all these detail to customer care MTS , Secretery TRAI, Consumer care, Telecom authority And many more even i can't remember. I Requested them to see the site full of complain. It mean perso who are literate ( Know Internet & all) they they are fighting for their service but illeterate people (i cnat have exact word mean Who can't go upto this extent) or people from village, What about them. They have to compromise.........
So i suggest all of you who are trying to port their number (Want freedom) from MTS that they have to fight. I will suggest you & request you Not to quarrel or abuse with any person but you have to talk to them and ask for your right. Do what you can do for yours......... I will also suggest you to write to TRAI. If many complain they will get then they will take action, Not on single complain as done by me.
Hey guys,
As the title of the thread mentions I need some help for that. I am leaving in 2 days home and then my phone would be useless!
A working help will be refunded by 5$ donation via paypal (withhin 1 week need to transfer the money first to there)
Thanks!!
Finalforce1111 said:
Hey guys,
As the title of the thread mentions I need some help for that. I am leaving in 2 days home and then my phone would be useless!
A working help will be refunded by 5$ donation via paypal (withhin 1 week need to transfer the money first to there)
Thanks!!
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Just call the AT&T international support number and they will give you the code for free assuming the phone is clean.. There are links to the number as well as chat that takes less than a minute all over the 20 or so unlock threads all ready here.
Solarenemy68 said:
Just call the AT&T international support number and they will give you the code for free assuming the phone is clean.. There are links to the number as well as chat that takes less than a minute all over the 20 or so unlock threads all ready here.
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I would love to but my phones provider is A1 Mobilcom in Austria and not AT & T.
Will that work?
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I would love to but my phones provider is A1 Mobilcom in Austria and not AT & T.
Will that work?
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How do you think everyone else has done it that is not with AT&T? Tell them you got the phone a gift and your about to travel to your providers area what ever that is and that you need it unlocked to use it in that area.
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How do you think everyone else has done it that is not with AT&T? Tell them you got the phone a gift and your about to travel to your providers area what ever that is and that you need it unlocked to use it in that area.
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I called 4 times the AT & T support line which has very nice and friendly people there , but they cant give me an unlock code because my phone is not AT & T branded, the system doesn't give them out an unlock code when they got my Imei in it.
If your phone is not from at & t or one of their partners, dont try it it is useless.
Thx anyhow for your help guys
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I called 4 times the AT & T support line which has very nice and friendly people there , but they cant give me an unlock code because my phone is not AT & T branded, the system doesn't give them out an unlock code when they got my Imei in it.
If your phone is not from at & t or one of their partners, dont try it it is useless.
Thx anyhow for your help guys
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Then who is your phone branded by? You should be able to put the IEMI number into Google and get back info on it. If it is not AT&T then you will have to go with one of the unlocking services that will charge you to do it and could take a few minutes to a few days.
hi
I wasn't aware of all the recent US laws re: unlocking and exporting, so have been stuck with a brand new AT+T Lumia 920 from ebay that I can't seem to get unlocked, from any number of 3rd party unlockers.
I've also been through the AT+T International Helpdesk a few times now, and despite being exceedingly helpful, the reps there are now unable to unlock the device or even raise an unlock support request unless they have an existing or previous AT+T number to go on. As I live in the Caribbean, I don't have any numbers I can use, and have never been a customer.
So, if you're an AT+T current customer, have been on contract over 6 months, and don't mind using one of your 5 per year unlocks, I will pay you $25 via paypal (average cost of a 3rd party unlock) if you can get my phone unlocked for me
offer is only to established forum members (6 months and 10 posts +).
Please message me, and I'll supply IMEI details needed and what you need to do with AT+T to unlock it.
Many thanks for any help!
Dom
boma23 said:
hi
I wasn't aware of all the recent US laws re: unlocking and exporting, so have been stuck with a brand new AT+T Lumia 920 from ebay that I can't seem to get unlocked, from any number of 3rd party unlockers.
I've also been through the AT+T International Helpdesk a few times now, and despite being exceedingly helpful, the reps there are now unable to unlock the device or even raise an unlock support request unless they have an existing or previous AT+T number to go on. As I live in the Caribbean, I don't have any numbers I can use, and have never been a customer.
So, if you're an AT+T current customer, have been on contract over 6 months, and don't mind using one of your 5 per year unlocks, I will pay you $25 via paypal (average cost of a 3rd party unlock) if you can get my phone unlocked for me
offer is only to established forum members (6 months and 10 posts +).
Please message me, and I'll supply IMEI details needed and what you need to do with AT+T to unlock it.
Many thanks for any help!
Dom
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I am in the same boat my friend i am also try to do the same, but still have not found any one generous enough to help me out.
hi all,
just to confirm that this will not effect your AT+T account in any way.
i have a documented call log from AT+T reps saying that they simply need a AT+T number to assign the unlock request to!
If you like, simply supply me your cell number, and i will speak to the reps - as far as they are concerned, you bought and sold the Lumia on via ebay without ever using the phone on AT+T (basically the truth anyway), but I can then base the unlock request on this valid situation and existing customer cell number.
thanks
Dom
boma23 said:
hi all,
just to confirm that this will not effect your AT+T account in any way.
i have a documented call log from AT+T reps saying that they simply need a AT+T number to assign the unlock request to!
If you like, simply supply me your cell number, and i will speak to the reps - as far as they are concerned, you bought and sold the Lumia on via ebay without ever using the phone on AT+T (basically the truth anyway), but I can then base the unlock request on this valid situation and existing customer cell number.
thanks
Dom
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Hi Dom,
Why don't you ask the seller to help you with your Unlock request.
I got my Unlock code this way and my ebay seller was very helpful.
Hope this helps.
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Hi Dom,
Why don't you ask the seller to help you with your Unlock request.
I got my Unlock code this way and my ebay seller was very helpful.
Hope this helps.
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Hi,
thanks for the suggestion but i already tried this - unfortunately he wasn't an AT+T customer himself - he had bought the phone to use on one of their plans, then decided to switch to an iPhone with T-mobile at last minut so just flipped the phone without activating on AT+T, and he didn't have details for the guy he bought it from on craigslist.
Hopefully should be sorted now anyway - I found 2 friends over the weekend that still have active AT+T numbers, so going to give it a go with them this morning!
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boma23 said:
Hi,
thanks for the suggestion but i already tried this - unfortunately he wasn't an AT+T customer himself - he had bought the phone to use on one of their plans, then decided to switch to an iPhone with T-mobile at last minut so just flipped the phone without activating on AT+T, and he didn't have details for the guy he bought it from on craigslist.
Hopefully should be sorted now anyway - I found 2 friends over the weekend that still have active AT+T numbers, so going to give it a go with them this morning!
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I will try and get it unlocked this weekend when I have some free time if you haven't, (try I have 3 kids and work nights and kids sports). If I am able I will pm you so you can pm me your imei and we will try it out.
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I will try and get it unlocked this weekend when I have some free time if you haven't, (try I have 3 kids and work nights and kids sports). If I am able I will pm you so you can pm me your imei and we will try it out.
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really appreciate the offer - will let you know how my unlock attempt goes!
boma23 said:
really appreciate the offer - will let you know how my unlock attempt goes!
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Let me know if he doesn't get a chance and I can try it out. Contact me on Google Hangouts if possible.
I'll do it
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