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Nokia E71 Unlocking from '3' network.
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FatBogan
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9. October 2008 @ 09:59 |
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I don't know what the "3 UK Unlocking Server" is but they have refunded my money and say they can't unlock it because my phone is not in the database... they claim that despite having refunded my money if the unlock code comes through they will give it to me. So I'm back to square one :(
M.
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Blowfish7
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10. October 2008 @ 05:24 |
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FatBogan
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10. October 2008 @ 17:50 |
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Thanks! I am trying this tomorrow...
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fschaeffe
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10. October 2008 @ 18:54 |
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same goes for me. They've refunded me stating they haven't received it from the unlocking server and that if they ever receive it, they will send it for free. Back to square one
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FatBogan
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13. October 2008 @ 16:49 |
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Finally got it unlocked. Took it to a place in Chinatown left it there for a couple of days. They said they would use the DM3 machine. I suppose they did, but I'd have no way of knowing. All seems to be cool tho.
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Blowfish7
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13. October 2008 @ 18:39 |
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Mine the same, two minutes, DM3 and finally £20, but it works :)
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fschaeffe
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13. October 2008 @ 21:13 |
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sorry for asking, but what is DM3?
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Blowfish7
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17. October 2008 @ 18:02 |
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DM3 is a device that can unlock your Nokia without dismantling a phone.
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fschaeffe
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17. October 2008 @ 21:41 |
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Just received my unlock code from 3. After more than 2 months waiting for it, they finally had it - punched in the numbers and it was unlocked - had to pay 15 pounds though.
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Blowfish7
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18. October 2008 @ 04:04 |
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Only just £15? They said to me that I need to pay full contract charge (18 months) + those £15...
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fschaeffe
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18. October 2008 @ 10:07 |
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hi, I actully live abroad and had my sister buy this phone without a contract - she paid 230 pounds, but it came locked, that is why I've been trying to unlock it more these past 2 months
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Discmania
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19. October 2008 @ 12:15 |
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Originally posted by fschaeffe:
hi, I actully live abroad and had my sister buy this phone without a contract - she paid 230 pounds, but it came locked, that is why I've been trying to unlock it more these past 2 months
Try calling the Network it's locked too for the unlock code. Tell them you need it to use abroad and that you bought it new. They should not charge more than £15.
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yusuf786
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26. October 2008 @ 11:54 |
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Just bought the e71 simfree from 3, phoned customer services for unlock code (cost me £15), got it straight away. The going abroad trick to get the unlock code for free only works with a contract i was told.
Then used the phoenix 2008 software mentioned on the first page to flash the e71, worked like a charm :)
p.s. thanks for the software
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Discmania
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26. October 2008 @ 13:38 |
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Don't think you bought the phone simfree or you wouldn't have needed to unlock it.
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rimo77
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27. January 2009 @ 23:19 |
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Hi All
I just rang 3 and had my phone unlocked - here is the code they gave me to unlock my nokia e71 - #pw+018790155656976+1# - not to sure if it works on all nokia e71's but you can give it a go - btw I'm located in Australia.
Good luck hope it works.
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Discmania
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28. January 2009 @ 14:19 |
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Got a big 'Not Allowed!' sign after entering that code. Oh well. At least 3 seem to have reduced there unlock price from £20 to £15. I found out they also block the Internet call port on their phones so you cannot use the SIP feature to make an Internet call (voip). To get round this however just install fring or octrotalk (.com).
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sgjon
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12. February 2009 @ 00:52 |
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Hi, I bought my E71 from 3 in Sydney. I'm in Singapore now, and am unable to use my local sim card here. I keyed in the code you printed here but it says "code error". Can I confirm with you if the code you printed in this forum is correct? Sorry to trouble you, and thanks a million!
Cheers,
Originally posted by rimo77:
Hi All
I just rang 3 and had my phone unlocked - here is the code they gave me to unlock my nokia e71 - #pw+018790155656976+1# - not to sure if it works on all nokia e71's but you can give it a go - btw I'm located in Australia.
Good luck hope it works.
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Stev1eBee
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12. February 2009 @ 13:45 |
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Originally posted by sgjon:
Hi, I bought my E71 from 3 in Sydney. I'm in Singapore now, and am unable to use my local sim card here. I keyed in the code you printed here but it says "code error". Can I confirm with you if the code you printed in this forum is correct? Sorry to trouble you, and thanks a million!
Cheers,
Originally posted by rimo77:
Hi All
I just rang 3 and had my phone unlocked - here is the code they gave me to unlock my nokia e71 - #pw+018790155656976+1# - not to sure if it works on all nokia e71's but you can give it a go - btw I'm located in Australia.
Good luck hope it works.
I may be wrong but I think the number is associated with the particular phone. Some time I had 2 Sony Ericsson P910's and was given the unlock code for one of them.. It didn't work on both.
I assume it is the same for a Nokia E71. I also am with 3 and also was told that they would unlock it for £15 + the rest of the money owed on my contract (which is about 10 months worth) but if I did and continued to use 3 until the contract run out, I would only have to pay for excess usage to my plan. That way they could keep me with them without me losing any money by going to a different provider.. I told them to stick it!. Having a free customer service is fine but I find it difficult to understand what is being said most of the time plus because my signal is so bad I have to call them on my home phone and get them to call me back
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sgjon
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13. February 2009 @ 06:28 |
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Originally posted by Stev1eBee:
Originally posted by sgjon:
Hi, I bought my E71 from 3 in Sydney. I'm in Singapore now, and am unable to use my local sim card here. I keyed in the code you printed here but it says "code error". Can I confirm with you if the code you printed in this forum is correct? Sorry to trouble you, and thanks a million!
Cheers,
Originally posted by rimo77:
Hi All
I just rang 3 and had my phone unlocked - here is the code they gave me to unlock my nokia e71 - #pw+018790155656976+1# - not to sure if it works on all nokia e71's but you can give it a go - btw I'm located in Australia.
Good luck hope it works.
I may be wrong but I think the number is associated with the particular phone. Some time I had 2 Sony Ericsson P910's and was given the unlock code for one of them.. It didn't work on both.
I assume it is the same for a Nokia E71. I also am with 3 and also was told that they would unlock it for £15 + the rest of the money owed on my contract (which is about 10 months worth) but if I did and continued to use 3 until the contract run out, I would only have to pay for excess usage to my plan. That way they could keep me with them without me losing any money by going to a different provider.. I told them to stick it!. Having a free customer service is fine but I find it difficult to understand what is being said most of the time plus because my signal is so bad I have to call them on my home phone and get them to call me back
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I see. You are right, it is associated with the IMEI on the phone. I will call them to get the unlock code. Thanks alot and take care! Cheers!
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Discmania
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13. February 2009 @ 08:48 |
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Well it would seem that the E71 can now be unlocked. I live in Manchester, UK and there are at least two shops here that can do it over the counter for about £25. They can also now unlock the iPhone 3G for £40. This begs the question..if they can do it why can't we? Anyone else have any more news?
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woodzyx
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14. February 2009 @ 20:20 |
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Originally posted by Discmania:
Well it would seem that the E71 can now be unlocked. I live in Manchester, UK and there are at least two shops here that can do it over the counter for about £25. They can also now unlock the iPhone 3G for £40. This begs the question..if they can do it why can't we? Anyone else have any more news?
Where abouts in manchester is this? I've been looking round and can't find anybody who wants to do it
woodzyx.co.uk
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Discmania
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15. February 2009 @ 17:42 |
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The mobile shop in the market area of the Arndale Centre and the mobile shop at the back of the newsagents on the north side of Piccaddilly Gardens. Both are charging £25.
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