[Q] Unlocking from O2 etc in UK ?

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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 .

jje

Originally Posted by eddie21

How / Where / Who can Unlock the SGII from networks like O2 etc in UK ?

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.

Originally Posted by lynxboy

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.

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 .

jje

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

Originally Posted by steve228uk

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

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.

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 ?

Originally Posted by eddie21

I have no previous contract, so just buy o2 payg £399 & unlock £15? (Total=£414)

Why would anyone pay £499 unlocked ?

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).