Unlocking handset

campioni06 · 23-10-2010, 13:45

Hi, I'm getting my phone unlocked so I can use different sim's in it. When I get my unlock code will that wipe any data/apps currently on the phone or is it independent of all that?
Thanks.

flagpole · 23-10-2010, 13:50

well it depends on the phone and how it is unlocked. but not generally no.

if it is unlocked officially it usually just involves typing in a code which will do nothing. if it is being unlocked unofficially then it may involve anything.

campioni06 · 23-10-2010, 13:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by flagpole

well it depends on the phone and how it is unlocked. but not generally no.

if it is unlocked officially it usually just involves typing in a code which will do nothing. if it is being unlocked unofficially then it may involve anything.

Sorry I should have said, its an HTC Wildfire and its currently on Voda. Just went instore today and they said they'll email me the code within 72hours but I forgot to ask them about what it affects

flagpole · 23-10-2010, 14:11

in which case it will affect nothing i expect.

wod1 · 23-10-2010, 17:47

Unlocking the phone will just remove the network restriction and won't delete the things on the phone.

campioni06 · 23-10-2010, 18:05

Thats good to know, thanks for replies.

23-10-2010, 13:45	#1
campioni06 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 304	Unlocking handset Hi, I'm getting my phone unlocked so I can use different sim's in it. When I get my unlock code will that wipe any data/apps currently on the phone or is it independent of all that? Thanks.

23-10-2010, 13:50	#2
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	well it depends on the phone and how it is unlocked. but not generally no. if it is unlocked officially it usually just involves typing in a code which will do nothing. if it is being unlocked unofficially then it may involve anything.

23-10-2010, 13:53	#3
campioni06 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 304	Quote: Originally Posted by flagpole well it depends on the phone and how it is unlocked. but not generally no. if it is unlocked officially it usually just involves typing in a code which will do nothing. if it is being unlocked unofficially then it may involve anything. Sorry I should have said, its an HTC Wildfire and its currently on Voda. Just went instore today and they said they'll email me the code within 72hours but I forgot to ask them about what it affects

23-10-2010, 14:11	#4
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	in which case it will affect nothing i expect.

23-10-2010, 17:47	#5
wod1 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 6,082	Unlocking the phone will just remove the network restriction and won't delete the things on the phone.

23-10-2010, 18:05	#6
campioni06 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 304	Thats good to know, thanks for replies.

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