Buying used

[Anonymous]

Hi All,

I hope someone can answer a quick question for me:

If I buy a used iPhone 6 that is locked to o2, would I have any problem using my o2 sim with it?

I'm on a cheap roling contract with o2 and want to buy a used phone without changing my contract.

Thanks in advance

Andy

[jonsie]

To get it unlocked you need to put an o2 sim in, add £20 credit and use it for a couple of calls and texts. Leave £15 credit on to pay for the unlock and fill in the form.

https://www.o2.co.uk/apps/help/help?qid=1&q1=2&route=unlocking&case=Handset%20Unlocking%20Form

I would be very wary that it isn't IMEI blocked though. Big favourite with sellers on ebay...sell, report it stolen and claim off insurances. Check it out with Check mend. 

[perksie]

Good point @jonsie and here's the site for Checkmend: http://www.checkmend.com/uk/

[MI5]

I would save any heartache and buy one unlocked from the likes of CEX.
I would certainly NOT buy off eBay.

[Bambino]

It sounds from the post that it's already been bought. 

[jonsie]

Yes, thats a worry...

[perksie]

Fingers crossed they have bought a good one.

[Anonymous]

Hi   guy`s ,many thanks for the check mend site info,got it checked out and everthing is ok .just inputed all those numbers paid the 1.99 , now am mighty relieved ..guess we have to wait for o2 to do it`s bit .

Regards ,

Ray.

[Cleoriff]

Thats one less worry then Ray...

[Anonymous]

yes ,sure is .thanks for all your info ,just waiting for o2  now ,hope it does not take too long as its a pressie.

Regards ,

Ray .

[jonsie]

Good luck, hope it's sorted quickly for you.