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Unlocking Android phones - easy?

  • 02-01-2011 6:31pm
    #1
    Monty Burnz
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    Guys, just a quick question - if I buy an Android smartphone here in Ireland, will it be possible for me to use it with a sim card from a different sim card (I spend a lot of time abroad and it's cheaper than roaming)?

    Secondly, if it is possible, what phone would be a smart buy (pre-pay) at around €200?

    Many thanks for any help!


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  • #2
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    thread moved to android subforum


  • #3
    kenyard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 943 ✭✭✭kenyard


    depends on what network you buy it with...
    i got the htc desire from meteor and its not locked.
    from o2 it is locked. dunno about other networks..

    most of them its easy enough unlock, and costs 10 euro or something, you just get a code online.
    either way depends on the phone itself, and the network for unlocking, not the fact its an android phone, so id say mention what phone(s) you are considering buying, assuming you have looked that far ahead


  • #4
    ChopShop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭ChopShop


    Monty Burnz wrote: »

    Secondly, if it is possible, what phone would be a smart buy (pre-pay) at around €200?

    Only ones i can think of are the ZTE Blade (you'd probably have to source it form the UK) or the HTC Wildfire.

    Anyone else?


  • #5
    MC_G
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 231 ✭✭MC_G


    +1 ZTE Blade aka Orange San Fransisco, 99 stg plus 20 mandatory top up, plus free unlocks online.

    Great phone with lots of custom roms and developer support making it even better!

    I'd say it's the best price to spec ratio on any mobile phone ever without even the slightest bit of exaggeration. Camera's crap but I would've easily paid double for it.


  • #6
    bumpy101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 ✭bumpy101


    i bought the htc wildfire on meteor in november and it wasnt unlocked but my brother got it as a christmass present for 190 and his is unlocked, i tink they are a great phone and even if it isnt unlocked that can be done for 20 euro at the most:)


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  • #7
    Hecklar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 349 ✭✭Hecklar


    I got the Galaxy S on o2 unlocked straight out of the box. The guy was nice enough to test it with a sim card before i committed to buying aswell. :)

    I got the Galaxy Europa/I5500 from o2 aswell although that one is locked. Just ask them before putting down any money. I believe the Europa on meteor is unlocked and its a cracking little phone. only costs 99 quid aswell.


  • #8
    pedatron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 872 ✭✭✭pedatron


    Lads I need a bit of help. Bought my sister a samsung galaxy y pro on with the intentions of unlocking it for her meteor SIM. Didn't research the phoe and presumed it would be a sinch to unlock as I have an SGS2 myself that I flash consistantly.

    Are these code sites the best way to go about unlocking it? Was hoping to flash a new ROM but little to nothing is shiowing up even on the bible that is the XDA forums!!

    Help would really be appreciated!!


  • #9
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    www.fastgsm.com is probably as good as you will get. The phone probably has one of the latest releases of Android. They charge $20(US) for most phones. All done via email in 30-40 mins.


  • #10
    pedatron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 872 ✭✭✭pedatron


    Kristopherus wrote: »
    www.fastgsm.com is probably as good as you will get. The phone probably has one of the latest releases of Android. They charge $20(US) for most phones. All done via email in 30-40 mins.

    Thanks a million. Will try it now. Desperate at this stage!

    Update: Worked an absolute treat!!! Thanks so much again for the tip!


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