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Can I get the E71i unlocked |
dgable
Joined: Mar 17, 2003
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Anybody know who can unlock the nokia E71i.
I have just got one but Its locked to the 3 network and 3 want the contract to be paid in full before they will unlock it. Which amounts to £280.00 which is pretty much the price of a sim free model.
Does anybody have any suggestions?
Has anyone tried a BB5 turbo sim i've seen these on youtube working on an n95 8gb but the sim slot is quite tight on the e71 and wonder if it would go in?
Why are 3 terrible at unlocking their phones orange and voda are more than happy to help. Whats 3's problem....
ps you can actually get this phone in white or grey steel on 3 pay as you go for £239.99
[ This Message was edited by: dgable on 2008-08-11 02:18 ] |
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smilerthe cheshirecat
Joined: Oct 22, 2003
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http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/16838.htm
£299.99 from Mobilefun... I have used them before... several times.. always seem cheaper than expansys...
Good luck looking...
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DickySnapples
Joined: Dec 05, 2003
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he's already got one  he's just asking how it can be unlocked.
can you not just changed the product code on Nemisis then flash it with generic firmware? |
fatreg
Joined: Jul 26, 2003
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^ that will debrand but not unlock Dicky....
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dgable
Joined: Mar 17, 2003
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Hi guys thanks for the replies.
I got it unlocked today. Ive already rewrote the product code as i want it debranding as well. Unfortunately there are no new updates on Nokia software update and no reinstall firmware option. Im too lazy to mess with phoenix so im stuck with 3 branding till Nokia decides to put a new firmware up.
my current firmware is 100.07.76 08-06-2008 RM-346 Nokia E71-1 (241.02)
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smilerthe cheshirecat
Joined: Oct 22, 2003
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Whoops... thanks Dicky... sleepy eyes... 
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totalgsm
Joined: Jan 12, 2007
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If anyone wants to unlock their Nokia in UK , send me a PM I can make arrangement for it.
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E71fan
Joined: Sep 16, 2008
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Guys please let me understand as I never had a Symbian phone before.
I'm ready to buy an E71 and dont know what needs to be done to get in unlocked debranded. By what you say here, it should be first unclocked and then reinstalled firmware.
If I only reinstall next firmware that will come, will it make it debranded and unlocked in the same time ? I just keep aware as I've heard some persons braking it by trying to unlock on their own.
*Now that I've heard the rumors about E71i, I'd be willing to wait one more month, does it really exists ?
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totalgsm
Joined: Jan 12, 2007
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Hi
They cannot be unlocked for free , this is the BB5 platform.
You can flash it for free (debrand)
Are you in the UK?
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E71fan
Joined: Sep 16, 2008
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Yes I'm from UK, thinking to buy it from Three, still in doubt if to get in on contract or as PAYG.
Could I get BB5 to unlock it by myself ?
So these are two separate things, debranding a phone/firmare does not unlock it. |
londonlad123
Joined: Jun 22, 2004
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An updated E71? Where'd you hear that?
You could just buy the E71 unlocked/unbranded on o2 payg from carphone warehouse for £280 but you might need to buy £10 credit. |
totalgsm
Joined: Jan 12, 2007
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You can get the phone unlocked for 25-30 pounds .
Please PM as to where exactly you are located in UK.
Anywhere close to London,Birmingham,Glasgow,Trent or Manchester?
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Daedalus85
Joined: Apr 23, 2007
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I've been looking into this, and buying it from CPW on 'pay as you go', which is unlocked unbranded anyway, is probably the most efficient way of just getting the phone if you've already got a contract to use it with (£289 inc £10 credit)
However, if you want it with a contract, Three are currently doing it for free from £20/month 18-month, which is not bad.
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batesie
Joined: Feb 13, 2004
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got to say its a great phone. Nicer than a bb 8series and iphone imho
theres a few places in london where you can get it unlocked. Or see one of the unlock specialists on this forum
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Daedalus85
Joined: Apr 23, 2007
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Like who? I'd love to know how to, cause Three are doing it in white for £229.99 at the moment and I waaaaaant it lol.
My opinions on this forum are that of my own and not of the company I work for. |
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