O2 iPhone users, unlock your phone OFFICIALLY! - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**replrobin** · 02-13-2009, 05:42 AM

Got my SIM Monday, I requested the unlock, and I've just got the text message to say my phone is now officially unlocked!

**replrobin** · 11-13-2009, 08:33 AM

http://shop.o2.co.uk/update/unlockmyiphone.html

People with contracts get to have their iPhone unlocked immediately (but still have to honour the remainder of their contract) for free, and PAYG customers can get theirs unlocked after 12 months for £14.69.

**antonyandruleit** · 11-13-2009, 09:01 AM

why pay when its easy to do on your own?

**replrobin** · 11-13-2009, 09:04 AM

why pay when its easy to do on your own?

Because it would be permanent. Who knows how unofficial unlocking will fair with future firmware updates? Also there's less risk if you get it done officially.

**antonyandruleit** · 11-13-2009, 09:10 AM

Thats for the 3.0 version?? The 3.1 is unlockable now too

**ANCETPYNCTEXT** · 11-13-2009, 09:31 AM

Why should PAYG customers have to pay?

I thought the reason PAYG phones were so expensive was because you were buying them outright without carrier subsidy ... As such a PAYG customers owns their phone fully from the time of purchase, like contract customers do at the end of their contract period.

Makes no sense ... Not that I'd leave o2 anyway, been with them forever and am more then happy with their service

wouldn't mind an upgrade to a 3Gs though heh

**MattJargin** · 11-13-2009, 11:28 AM

Requested an unlock code two days ago on my 3GS contract which they said I could unlock ok. Just waiting for an unlock code now.

At least doing it the official way it's doesn't matter how many firmware updates are installed, the phone will always remain permanently unlocked.

**alegsghed** · 11-13-2009, 07:13 PM

So does this mean you could officially use an iphone on any network with all the bells and whistles?

**opelayday** · 11-13-2009, 08:09 PM

I'll probably do it when my contract comes around for renewal, but i've been with O2 (again) since August with the iPhone 3GS and i've got no complaints about their service unlike other networks. [yes]

**amehoubFomo** · 11-14-2009, 03:49 AM

Just rang O2, they confirmed that they are unlocking 2nd hand iphones like mine! [thumbup]

**AcecePesFeacy** · 11-14-2009, 03:51 AM

Just rang O2, they confirmed that they are unlocking 2nd hand iphones like mine! [thumbup]

Im confused....why wouldn't they?

**amehoubFomo** · 11-14-2009, 03:54 AM

Im confused....why wouldn't they?

Well, maybe because I am not the original owner of iphone contract and am on a simplicity tariff.

**replrobin** · 11-14-2009, 03:55 AM

Im confused....why wouldn't they?

Well it does say on their site that they will only unlock phones that were bought from them. Does this mean I can get them to permanently unlock the iPhone I bought on eBay (I'm not on O2)?

**amehoubFomo** · 11-14-2009, 03:57 AM

Well it does say on their site that they will only unlock phones that were bought from them. Does this mean I can get them to permanently unlock the iPhone I bought on eBay (I'm not on O2)?

Ahh, they said you have to be an O2 customer, also its free.

**replrobin** · 11-14-2009, 03:58 AM

Ahh, they said you have to be an O2 customer, also its free.

Oh.

It's free for those on contract; people on PAYG have to pay.

**StanWatts** · 11-14-2009, 05:39 AM

Oh.

It's free for those on contract; people on PAYG have to pay.

1. Get free o2 sim http://freesim.o2.co.uk/
2. Become o2 customer and ask for iPhone unlock
3. ???
4. Profit!

**Phighicle** · 11-15-2009, 03:18 AM

I have jailbroken my iPhone in the past (not currently running a jailbroken iPhone). But what actually is an 'O2 unlocked iPhone'

Is it exactly the same as a Jailbroken iPhone? Cydia etc?

**shodulsilfeli** · 11-15-2009, 03:26 AM

1. Get free o2 sim http://freesim.o2.co.uk/
2. Become o2 customer and ask for iPhone unlock
3. ???
4. Profit!

Haha that remindes me of that Southpark episode. Fackin hilarious.

**replrobin** · 11-15-2009, 03:26 AM

I have jailbroken my iPhone in the past (not currently running a jailbroken iPhone). But what actually is an 'O2 unlocked iPhone'

Is it exactly the same as a Jailbroken iPhone? Cydia etc?

Unlocking and jailbreaking are different things. Jailbreaking allows you to run apps other than those approved by Apple. Unlocking enables you to use your iPhone on any network, as opposed to just O2 (and now Orange).

**Phighicle** · 11-15-2009, 03:29 AM

Unlocking and jailbreaking are different things. Jailbreaking allows you to run apps other than those approved by Apple. Unlocking enables you to use your iPhone on any network, as opposed to just O2 (and now Orange).

Ahhhh I see.

Thank You

02-13-2009, 05:42 AM	#1
replrobin Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 441 Senior Member	Got my SIM Monday, I requested the unlock, and I've just got the text message to say my phone is now officially unlocked! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-13-2009, 08:33 AM	#2
replrobin Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 441 Senior Member	O2 iPhone users, unlock your phone OFFICIALLY! http://shop.o2.co.uk/update/unlockmyiphone.html People with contracts get to have their iPhone unlocked immediately (but still have to honour the remainder of their contract) for free, and PAYG customers can get theirs unlocked after 12 months for £14.69. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-13-2009, 09:01 AM	#3
antonyandruleit Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 454 Senior Member	why pay when its easy to do on your own? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-13-2009, 09:04 AM	#4
replrobin Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 441 Senior Member	why pay when its easy to do on your own? Because it would be permanent. Who knows how unofficial unlocking will fair with future firmware updates? Also there's less risk if you get it done officially. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-13-2009, 09:10 AM	#5
antonyandruleit Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 454 Senior Member	Thats for the 3.0 version?? The 3.1 is unlockable now too Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-13-2009, 09:31 AM	#6
ANCETPYNCTEXT Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 405 Senior Member	Why should PAYG customers have to pay? I thought the reason PAYG phones were so expensive was because you were buying them outright without carrier subsidy ... As such a PAYG customers owns their phone fully from the time of purchase, like contract customers do at the end of their contract period. Makes no sense ... Not that I'd leave o2 anyway, been with them forever and am more then happy with their service wouldn't mind an upgrade to a 3Gs though heh Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-13-2009, 11:28 AM	#7
MattJargin Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	Requested an unlock code two days ago on my 3GS contract which they said I could unlock ok. Just waiting for an unlock code now. At least doing it the official way it's doesn't matter how many firmware updates are installed, the phone will always remain permanently unlocked. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-13-2009, 07:13 PM	#8
alegsghed Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 412 Senior Member	So does this mean you could officially use an iphone on any network with all the bells and whistles? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-13-2009, 08:09 PM	#9
opelayday Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 537 Senior Member	I'll probably do it when my contract comes around for renewal, but i've been with O2 (again) since August with the iPhone 3GS and i've got no complaints about their service unlike other networks. [yes] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-14-2009, 03:49 AM	#10
amehoubFomo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 445 Senior Member	Just rang O2, they confirmed that they are unlocking 2nd hand iphones like mine! [thumbup] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-14-2009, 03:51 AM	#11
AcecePesFeacy Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 450 Senior Member	Just rang O2, they confirmed that they are unlocking 2nd hand iphones like mine! [thumbup] Im confused....why wouldn't they? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-14-2009, 03:54 AM	#12
amehoubFomo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 445 Senior Member	Im confused....why wouldn't they? Well, maybe because I am not the original owner of iphone contract and am on a simplicity tariff. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-14-2009, 03:55 AM	#13
replrobin Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 441 Senior Member	Im confused....why wouldn't they? Well it does say on their site that they will only unlock phones that were bought from them. Does this mean I can get them to permanently unlock the iPhone I bought on eBay (I'm not on O2)? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-14-2009, 03:57 AM	#14
amehoubFomo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 445 Senior Member	Well it does say on their site that they will only unlock phones that were bought from them. Does this mean I can get them to permanently unlock the iPhone I bought on eBay (I'm not on O2)? Ahh, they said you have to be an O2 customer, also its free. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-14-2009, 03:58 AM	#15
replrobin Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 441 Senior Member	Ahh, they said you have to be an O2 customer, also its free. Oh. It's free for those on contract; people on PAYG have to pay. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-14-2009, 05:39 AM	#16
StanWatts Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	Oh. It's free for those on contract; people on PAYG have to pay. 1. Get free o2 sim http://freesim.o2.co.uk/ 2. Become o2 customer and ask for iPhone unlock 3. ??? 4. Profit! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-15-2009, 03:18 AM	#17
Phighicle Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 482 Senior Member	I have jailbroken my iPhone in the past (not currently running a jailbroken iPhone). But what actually is an 'O2 unlocked iPhone' Is it exactly the same as a Jailbroken iPhone? Cydia etc? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-15-2009, 03:26 AM	#18
shodulsilfeli Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 566 Senior Member	1. Get free o2 sim http://freesim.o2.co.uk/ 2. Become o2 customer and ask for iPhone unlock 3. ??? 4. Profit! Haha that remindes me of that Southpark episode. Fackin hilarious. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-15-2009, 03:29 AM	#20
Phighicle Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 482 Senior Member	Unlocking and jailbreaking are different things. Jailbreaking allows you to run apps other than those approved by Apple. Unlocking enables you to use your iPhone on any network, as opposed to just O2 (and now Orange). Ahhhh I see. Thank You Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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