Sony Xperia S locked on O2 doesn't accept giffgaff SIM

[Anonymous]

So the topic pretty much says it all. I have a Sony Xperia S that is locked on O2 and I want to use a giffgaff top-up card but it doesn't accept it (says no service). Could this be due to the fact that is locked or is it some other problem? I've tried two different giffgaff cards but none of them seem to get a signal.

[jonsie]

Oh dear, sounds ominous. Done up and kipper are words that spring to mind.

[perksie]

Have you done what was suggested and verified the IMEI is clean?

[Liquid]

I'd advise getting in contact with your friend and tracing it.

Technically your friend is guilty of fencing stolen property:(

side note: your friend needs some new friends:(

[Anonymous]

The IMEI isn't clean. I'll have to take it to the police tomorrow. Thanks for the help guys!

[perksie]

Well done you don't want to be trying to use a stolen phone.

I hope it didn't set you back too much.

[Liquid]

Sorry mate:(

Sucks to find out this way. I hope you can get your money back.

[Anonymous]

I hope so too, haha. Though, it will surely be a pleasant surprise for the person who gets the phone back. I'd like to get my phone back when I lose it too 😛

[Liquid]

I don't think they'll get it back they just tend to sell the phone to cover the insurance costs(joke I know:()

If its a good friend I'd warn them first. You'll most likly be asked how you came to posses it.

[perksie]

At least your conscience is clear.

Good luck!

[jonsie]

Bummer all round, sorry mate!