on 26-01-2018 12:22
Can someone help me out.
I have a Sony Ericsson Z600 that I want to put my O2 sim into, but it's asking for an unlock code.
I bought the phone on ebay in 2005 and I'm not aware if it is locked to another network. I know there were O2 booklets in the box it came with.
Surely if it is an O2 phone I shouldn't need an unlock code. If not then how do I proceed?
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on 26-01-2018 15:00
on 26-01-2018 15:00
on 26-01-2018 15:12
on 26-01-2018 15:12
When I don't have the SIM in the phone I can't get past the "Insert SIM" screen.
on 26-01-2018 15:15
on 26-01-2018 15:15
26-01-2018 15:25 - edited 26-01-2018 15:25
26-01-2018 15:25 - edited 26-01-2018 15:25
I tried that, unfortunately it seems the default code has been altered because it returned the "wrong code" message.
It looks like I'm going to need to try the cable and factory reset route. Im not even sure what kind of cable would link this phone to a computer. There was no cable in the box. Any ideas on the type of cable required?
on 26-01-2018 15:33
on 26-01-2018 15:33
on 26-01-2018 16:56
on 26-01-2018 16:56
27-01-2018 08:01 - edited 27-01-2018 08:05
27-01-2018 08:01 - edited 27-01-2018 08:05
It's for a family member whose previous "dumbphone" has finally packed in. He is used to that type of phone and does not want a smartphone, he would likely break one too. I did buy him a new Nokia 3310, but his old SIM card did not fit and he does not want all the hassle of switching numbers over etc (if it's even possible).
Given that roughly £80 has already been spent on this phone it would have been an easy fix too simply give that one to him. However, if I cannot get it unlocked he may have to pay £150 for a new phone the same as his old one.
on 27-01-2018 08:09
on 29-01-2018 11:08
on 29-01-2018 11:08
Hey @Refeat it would be great to hear how this turns out so please keep us updated on your situation.
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on 29-01-2018 16:08
MI5, would it be possible to cut it myself, or is there a particular special method?