I bought a sony w810i on ebay that has been blocked by vodafone, can i get unblocked?
2006-10-08 09:15:32 · 10 answers · asked by beany 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
Call your cell provider and tell them you need it unlocked because your current one doesnt work right and thaat they told you that it would be ok. may take a week or so to send out info but just be patient.
2006-10-08 09:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by R & B 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Vodafone can't do it. But if you go to a shop that deals in phones (not carphone warehouse or any of those) they will unblock it for about £15 or less. If you ring vodafone, they'll only try and get you to use them. They won't unblock it.
2006-10-08 09:25:11 · answer #2 · answered by slinky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to buy a new SIM-card that is the only solution. Because you won't have the PUK-code that you need to give to the vodafone service people to help unblock your phone, they can't help you. Look at the internet for SIM-only offers. That is the cheapest solution and the only one I can give you.Good luck!
2006-10-08 09:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by Louise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Becareful purchasing used phns. Sometimes these phns are put in whats called a negative file. Alot of times they are unable to be taken out. You will need to call your service provider and give them your phns sim or IMEI number to find out what kind of block and if it can be removed. Not to mention you dont want to purchase a phn that may be on a blocked lost or stolen file.
2006-10-08 09:24:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on why the phone was blocked.
If it has been reported lost or stolen, or placed on the blacklist, then it cannot be unlocked or unblocked.
http://www.unlockme.co.uk/blacklist.html
This site will explain about the blacklist and unblocking.
2006-10-08 09:24:45 · answer #5 · answered by xx_debbi_xx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a shop that deals in mobiles and they will unblock it..
2006-10-08 09:23:29 · answer #6 · answered by ME666ME 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you ring vodafone up themselves they may b able to do it. but thinking about it now dont fink u can do that cos you need to tell them all your details like security passwords etc
2006-10-08 09:17:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry buddy the reason a fone company block phones is for the simple reason , it has been STOLEN
2006-10-08 09:24:25 · answer #8 · answered by dirtyharry7717 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its blocked then its probly stolen and you cant unblok it unless you have all the details of the 1st owner
2006-10-08 09:44:25 · answer #9 · answered by Rach Gyllenhaal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a local market trader who deals in phones / accesories
2006-10-08 09:17:33 · answer #10 · answered by charley7515 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋