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O2 now unlocking iPhone 5S

Anonymous
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‎05-03-2014 09:45 - edited ‎05-03-2014 09:46

‎05-03-2014 09:45 - edited ‎05-03-2014 09:46

Hey,

 

Just a heads up that O2 are now unlocking the iPhone 5S. I bought my 5S brand new from eBay but locked to O2.

 

I ordered a free O2 PAYG SIM online and topped it up £20. I popped it into my 5S and made a few calls, then filled out the unlock request form on the O2 website.

 

The first 2 times I received an email from O2 saying that the phone number wasn't registered with the IMEI number, but the 3rd time trying I received an email saying that the unlock was successful.

 

Happy days slight_smile

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on ‎05-03-2014 09:49

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Good news.... Should keep a few happy slight_smile
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on ‎05-03-2014 09:51

on ‎05-03-2014 09:51

Hi and Welcome to the forum.

There has been some who have advised after paying off the phone plan on refresh then O2 would unlock the iPhone 5s.

I've not seen any info on the site about unlocking versions on payg so it may be hit and miss at the moment.

Glad you got yours unlocked.
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on ‎05-03-2014 10:56

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Just used the form on my 5s on business lets see what happens

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on ‎05-03-2014 11:44

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Well success confirmation email received my 5s is now unlocked

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on ‎05-03-2014 11:53

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Wow that was quick! Good news @adamtemp 🙂
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There ain't no party like a' iPhone party!

 

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Good to hear should stop a few complaints slight_smile
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on ‎05-03-2014 13:06

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There will still be a few wink

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‎13-03-2014 13:40 - edited ‎13-03-2014 15:23

‎13-03-2014 13:40 - edited ‎13-03-2014 15:23

Hi guys, here's some clarification slight_smile
 
As before, O2 is not currently unlocking iPhone 5s/ 5c for PAYG and PAYM members. You can find all info on O2 unlocking via the below link:
 
 
If you’ve got a business contract, I’d suggest speaking to your account manager. They’ll review it on a case-by-case basis keeping in mind all the factors before a decision is made.
 
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