3 UK - is it locked and branded?

[czajunia]

Hi,

I've noticed similar thread about O2 but couldn't find anything regarding 3 UK. Is there anyone around here who got their S2 from 3 UK? If so, was it locked to 3 or network branded (the phone itself and software)?

Thanks!

 

[stoney73]

Doesnt matter if it is locked, there is an app to unlock it, Chainfire made it if I remember correctly. should be in theme and apps section.

 

[czajunia]

Thanks a lot stoney. Good news in case I decide to keep it.

The trouble is I want to sell the phone and wouldn't like to open the box to check if it's unlocked and that's why I was wondering if it was normally locked if it comes from 3. Not sure if the potential buyer would be happy to unlock the phone themselves using the software from the forums.

 

[czajunia]

In case anyone else is interested in - my S2 was locked to 3 but it was possible to unlock it

 

[dlwnew]

My 3 sgs2 was not locked but is branded, I have not checked my replacement but I guess it will be the unlocked the same