CJ Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Does anyone know of any good deals for O2 payg phones? I acquired 2 payg sim cards for my sons that represent great vfm but didn't realise that the Sharp phones they currently have (GX10i and GX20i) will only work on the Vodafone network Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.B Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Can they not be 'unlocked' Cj? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 22, 2005 Author Share Posted May 22, 2005 Can they not be 'unlocked' Cj? I haven't got a clue. I assumed that they were manufactured to only work with Vodafone. Anyone know if they can be unlocked? And, if so, how does one go about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tepster Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 they can be unlocked. is about a tenner per phone down here. check out ur local market stall! if the phones are over 12months old, voda will give u the unlock codes for free. 08700 776655 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 22, 2005 Author Share Posted May 22, 2005 they can be unlocked. is about a tenner per phone down here. check out ur local market stall! I dont have a local market stall I live in Abingdon, close to Oxford. Anyone know where I can get this done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Any local phone shops? You know, facia places etc...? Vodafone should be able to give you the codes but youll have to pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 I dont have a local market stall Sure you do. Unless the market is not still at the Oxford speedway/dog track Don't tell me it's gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 22, 2005 Author Share Posted May 22, 2005 Sure you do. Unless the market is not still at the Oxford speedway/dog track Don't tell me it's gone! I am not sure jake - I only ever go there for the night meets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.B Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Had a quick look and it seems that any phone can be unlocked in some way or another to work on any network. This site is a quick example that includes the GX10i - no GX20i though. Seems damn expensive however. The highstreet shops that do it are usually quite dodgy looking places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 22, 2005 Author Share Posted May 22, 2005 Any local phone shops? You know, facia places etc...? Vodafone should be able to give you the codes but youll have to pay Thanks Matt - I will have a look in town tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 22, 2005 Author Share Posted May 22, 2005 Had a quick look and it seems that any phone can be unlocked in some way or another to work on any network. This site is a quick example that includes the GX10i - no GX20i though. Seems damn expensive however. The highstreet shops that do it are usually quite dodgy looking places. Nice one - methinks that this is going to work out ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 I got a mates GX20 unlocked about a year ago inCamden and they asked £30. But i'm sure as Tepster says, you can get it don for a tenner. There's a bloke in Slough high street who does it if you ever find yourself down there one Saturday/Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 23, 2005 Author Share Posted May 23, 2005 After all the great advice yesterday, I managed to find a local place who will do the necessary for £20 per phone. one and all - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 i got a gx10i unlocked to work on 02, 2 weeks later broke it when i was drunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.B Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Nice one CJ - glad you got it sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooper-supra Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Can they not be 'unlocked' Cj? friend bought an unlocking kit from the internet cheap that always come in use full he has unlocked mine now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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