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Hi a question about a phone I bought, is it tied down to a network if...

  • 23-08-2013 08:35AM
    #1
    AnimalRights
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭


    Ok I bought 3 weeks ago a HTC One phone in 3 shop in Henry street for cash and no contract.....I get the 3 logo when I reboot, is the phone locked to 3?


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  • #2
    El Inho
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,656 ✭✭✭El Inho


    The only real way of knowing is trying another network sim card.

    Many CPW stores sell the HTC one network free, except on Vodafone and 3, which are locked.

    I'd wager is locked. Buying it for cash means nothing.


  • #3
    Kenno90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,184 ✭✭✭Kenno90


    I'd say it is locked, The 3 Logo on boot up is an example of 3 adding their own software to the phone.

    Do you also have any 3 Apps (Bloatware)

    If you are buying a phone not on contract, spend the little extra on a sim free version, that way it hasn't been touched by a carrier.

    As El said above, CPW and Meteor sell a lot of their phones sim free. 3 and vodafone love to lock them. O2 are somewhere in the middle


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