
on 15-11-2015 17:37
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on 15-11-2015 17:37
Just paid off the remainder of my device plan and want to move elsewhere due to getting a better data deal.
But due to Sony replacing my faulty phone and thus having a new imei, the online request keeps telling me its not a o2 device when it still branded o2. Only o2 sim will work with phone.
Between calling South Africa and god knows where else. I get different answers. escalation after escalation and still no where.
So i have a phone I have bought and paid for and O2 wont unlock it thus making it a paperweight or forcing me to use a o2 sim.
A telecomunication company that can only email the unlatching team my email ffs.
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on 19-11-2015 19:06
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on 19-11-2015 19:06
We’ve caught up with our complaints team and we believe this should now be sorted for you @Anonymous? We’re sorry for the frustration caused – the issue was due to your replacement device not being recognised as an official O2 one on our systems which prevented the unlock code from being generated. We’ve been in touch with Sony and worked with them to get this resolved for you though. Sorry again, and let us know if you encounter any other issues
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on 15-11-2015 17:40
Please select the post that helped you best and mark as the solution. This helps other members in resolving their issues faster. Thank you.
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on 15-11-2015 17:43
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on 15-11-2015 17:43
Try calling them on 202 if you are contract. 4445 on payandgo.

on 15-11-2015 17:44
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on 15-11-2015 17:44
The problem is the old IMEI is still being used to unlock the phone.
Im on Live chat the now and the latests is I need to call sony for a unlock code. nonsense
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on 15-11-2015 17:48
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on 15-11-2015 17:48
Please select the post that helped you best and mark as the solution. This helps other members in resolving their issues faster. Thank you.
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on 15-11-2015 17:59
pent 6 hours on phone to them. hence the constant escalation and going no where with it.
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on 15-11-2015 18:00
i did and i get a txt saying sorry it cant be unlocked see email. goto email and reason is its not a o2 device.
live chat just said as they didnt give me the repleacment phone its not their issue
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15-11-2015 18:04 - edited 15-11-2015 18:05
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15-11-2015 18:04 - edited 15-11-2015 18:05
I was not aware Sony had anything to do with unlocking?...Why would they?
Maybe someone more experienced will clarify....
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on 15-11-2015 18:14
They dont, its just o2 and useless operators.
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on 15-11-2015 18:16
Im getting the Live chat person to email that they "O2" are nor responsible to unlock the device and its sonys problem.

