[glasso]

Originally Posted by polaris68

You can pre-download google maps and use them offline.

only a small area tho and the feature seems to be removed on the new version that I have.

[aliaslinden]

Unlocking with the testpoint is not actually hard. fastgsm have a great video tutorial in the software you download. Any metal wire will do.

Definitely recommend a second person though. Very difficult to hold wire in place while inserting USB.

[livEwirE]

Got it unlocked no problem with the guides and videos here, thanks lads

[glasso]

Originally Posted by aliaslinden

Unlocking with the testpoint is not actually hard. fastgsm have a great video tutorial in the software you download. Any metal wire will do.

Definitely recommend a second person though. Very difficult to hold wire in place while inserting USB.

cool. didn't have any video that I could see when I did it.
Agree - had said that 2nd person makes it much easier.

[physioman]

Had no problems unlocking this phone. Used a pair of tweezers. Got 20 quid back from fat cheese. Thanks for post

[aliaslinden]

Does anyone with experience of sim unlocking these types of phones know what the story would be with future software updates. The Xperia Mini is scheduled for an Android 4.0 update but would we be able to update with the sim unlocking software installed?

[lindtee]

Got mine this morning and have to say I was a bit surprised at how small it was...I didn't really do enough research and I was feeling slightly However after using it, I have to say that I am impressed. It handles much better than the couple of samsungs I have had the misfortune of using over the past couple of years. (couldn't bear them so always went back to my old nokia!) So far, so good and I don't really need a big tile of a phone anyway.

[squod]

Originally Posted by lindtee

Got mine this morning and have to say I was a bit surprised at how small it was...I didn't really do enough research and I was feeling slightly However after using it, I have to say that I am impressed. It handles much better than the couple of samsungs I have had the misfortune of using over the past couple of years. (couldn't bear them so always went back to my old nokia!) So far, so good and I don't really need a big tile of a phone anyway.

You should check out the mini pro. The flip down qwerty makes the screen completely useful.

[Frank11]

Got this unlocked last night thanks to glasso

I used one of the coloured paper clips with the ends stripped down, easy.

thanks again glasso.........

[Jesus Shaves]

http://www.online-unlocks.net/index.php

I've always used the above site to unlock phones with no problems
costs only a couple of euro
have unlocked 5 phones off it

[witnessmenow]

There is something unerving about that site. It asks you to free hand type the model number, and no matter what you type in there they tell me they have an unlock code for it and to pay them.

Apparently they have an unlock code for my Sony Ericsson "I am a dog" .....

[Jesus Shaves]

Originally Posted by witnessmenow

There is something unerving about that site. It asks you to free hand type the model number, and no matter what you type in there they tell me they have an unlock code for it and to pay them.

Apparently they have an unlock code for my Sony Ericsson "I am a dog" .....

haha, any codes i've used have worked though, and you pay by paypal so you're covered if it doesn't

[justsomebloke]

Tried them for my xperia play and they didn't have a code and just refunded me the money so to be truthful I wouldn't bother trying them for the mini

[Vego]

Originally Posted by darokane

http://www.online-unlocks.net/index.php

I've always used the above site to unlock phones with no problems
costs only a couple of euro
have unlocked 5 phones off it

Cheap enough will it work tho

[Jesus Shaves]

Originally Posted by Vego

Cheap enough will it work tho

It has worked for me, others have said it didn't work, you get your money back if it doesn't
Any phone that i've unlocked has been over a year old, they might not have unlock codes for the newest models