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unlocking phone i still have the o2 sim but have moved the number to a diffrent provider

linedancer
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I have moved to d diffrent provider but my old phone is locked to o2 I still have the old sim but  the number  has been transfired to virgin how do i unlock the phone so it can be used 

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MI5
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Hi @linedancer please follow help here https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/How-to-Guides/Unlocking-an-O2-phone-to-use-a-different-SIM-card/ba-p/1... the IMEI number is important for unlocking, the phone number is just for O2 to find your account.
I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

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MI5
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Hi @linedancer please follow help here https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/How-to-Guides/Unlocking-an-O2-phone-to-use-a-different-SIM-card/ba-p/1... the IMEI number is important for unlocking, the phone number is just for O2 to find your account.
I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

Currently using:
Pixel 7a (O2 & Lyca), One Plus 6 (Sfr), iPhone 12 Pro Max (Vodafone)
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Hi @linedancer, the advice above should help you get this sorted, but please do keep us in the loop of your progress slight_smile

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