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Unlocking problems - HTC One X+

Anonymous
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Hi guys,

 

Recently bought a One X+ from eBay, brand new, sealed, unwanted contract upgrade from O2. I use a different network, and I'm sure you can all see where this is going...

 

I've tried all the usual avenues, 3 different websites who all took an age to eventually tell me they couldn't help. I spoke to an O2 "guru" online who told me to go to a store, who told me to go online.

 

Is my best option going to be grabbing a PAYG SIM and slinging £20 on there to register that number with the IMEI and then using the standard form? Or does anyone know a of a better/cheaper way or a reason not to do this?

 

Thanks in advance.

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Anonymous
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Ah, hang on! Last gasp idea. What if I plonk a friend's pay monthly SIM in the HTC, fire off a few texts and calls and then fill in an unlock request with his details? Would that work and not nobble my mate in any way?
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jonsie
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Smiley SurprisedOh, how dishonest!!Smiley Surprised

 

....but yes it would work and won't affect your friend's contract:smileywink:

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Anonymous
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What, really!? You're not yanking my proverbial chain, here? It's just that this isn't a method that came up in any of my searches of the community...
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There is absolutely nothing stopping you unlocking the phone by using a friends contract sim as long as you can answer his security questions.

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You, sir, are what is usually referred to as a legend. I shall report back tomorrow with progress!
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@Anonymous wrote:
It's just that this isn't a method that came up in any of my searches of the community...
If we suggested that Leonard would shoot us wink
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