Unlock O2

[Anonymous]

Hello
I've just purchased a pay as u go mobile phone from o2 online and wanted to know how much would it cost to get it unlocked to?...
Thanks in advance

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

£15 but you have to wait 12 months unless it's an iPhone.
Details here http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Other-Products-Services/Unlocking-an-O2-phone-to-use-a-different-SIM-ca...

[MI5]

Unless you know anyone with an O2 contract?
In which case, use their sim in the phone and ask them to get the unlock code for you

[Anonymous]

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@MI5 wrote:
Unless you know anyone with an O2 contract?
In which case, use their sim in the phone and ask them to get the unlock code for you  

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Does that actually work?

I thought the unlock code was linked to the IMEI number of the handset (which would have to be eligible for that unlock?).

I know I shouldn't doubt you, but I'm just trying to understand how this process works 

[MI5]

It is linked to IMEI, but that would be the handset they want unlocking.
Using a contract sim registers the phone as being used on contract and enables a free unlock.

[Anonymous]

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@MI5 wrote:
It is linked to IMEI, but that would be the handset they want unlocking.
Using a contract sim registers the phone as being used on contract and enables a free unlock.

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It seems such an obvious workaround though

Or am I being daft again?  

[MI5]

Plain as the nose on your face

[Anonymous]

Time for a beer 

[viridis]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Does that actually work?

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Oh yes, it works.

Tablets too.

[Anonymous]

Oh ok thanks guys
I've just recently bought it ..
it's a nokia lumia