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Unlocking question

17 replies · 14,800 views · Started 11 September 2008

baliator 11 Sep 2008, 17:48

Hi everyone, I've just got a N95 8GB from UK. It's locked to Vodafone, I thought it would be ok because I'm with Vodafone as well. But when my Vodafone (czech republic) card is inserted it says: Invalid SIM card. What should I do to unlock it?
So please help me N95 gurus solve this problem.
Thx a lot in advance 😊

N/A 11 Sep 2008, 18:29

If it is locked to Vodafone UK, you need Vodafone UK to provide an unlocking code to use a SIM card even from another Vodafone country operator.

baliator 11 Sep 2008, 19:09

So only solution is communication with Vodafone UK? Will they be helpful? There is no code generators or such things?

kontraband 11 Sep 2008, 21:45

only the networks have the code gens/ so thats your only route.

They will be helpfull as they will want �20 if things arent out of contract.

baliator 15 Sep 2008, 15:06

I did and they want me to buy vodafone UK sim card and pay 20 pounds because I'm not from UK. I'm using Vodafone for few years (Australia, Czech Republic) so I thought they'll be more helpful. That is why I'm looking for alternative.

kontraband 15 Sep 2008, 15:36

Ahhh right... thats possibly the only route then.

You might be able to get a sim for free or at least a couple of pounds and then call them in the same way...

Its pretty well strapped down getting the codes that I hear of for the BB5 set.

AaronBalitskyz 15 Sep 2008, 18:57

Ussualy these types of thing are done by hand but i have found a website that actually does it... It allows you to choose model and even country.....

It worked for my uncle who went to spain and bought a sim there....

here it is **removed**

baliator 25 Sep 2008, 10:02

I just got little plastic piece called Sim Ulock Card. I put it under the Sim and it works like a charm.

baliator 25 Sep 2008, 14:27

My apologies, it doesn't work. Only thing you can do after you put that plastic thing in the phone is making a calls, you can't receive them or send msgs.
This thing was made for iPhone 3G and works with that. Not fully suitable for N95 8gb

dez_borders 26 Sep 2008, 15:33

baliator wrote:Hi everyone, I've just got a N95 8GB from UK. It's locked to Vodafone, I thought it would be ok because I'm with Vodafone as well. But when my Vodafone (czech republic) card is inserted it says: Invalid SIM card. What should I do to unlock it?

Go to ebay and search for x-sim unlock

These devices appear to bo compatible with most Nokias, including the N95 and should work on another mobile in the furture if you buy another locked handset.