Unlocking Galaxy s2 on T-mobile

pjg · 05-08-2013, 22:55

Just come to end of contract on my Galaxy s2. Not ready to upgrade handset, but want a better deal than tmobile can offer for sim only. Virgin's 30day unlimited sim for £15/month looks ideal... but:

T-mobile want £20.42 to unlock the handset. I've never been charged for unlocking an out-of-contract handset before - seems crazy, and a bit immoral, so
1 - how can I unlock cheaper/free - without rooting, if possible?.. or
2- as Virgin uses EE's network, do I actually need to unlock it if I'm moving from T-mobile?

artnada · 06-08-2013, 13:51

If you're ok to do root (easy enough) use Chainfires unlock programme.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1092451

He provides the app for free on that thread.

daveyfs · 06-08-2013, 13:55

Its worth trying it first with the Virgin sim card. I've known T-Mobile locked phones to work on Virgin without needing to be unlocked.

McTeagle · 06-08-2013, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjg

T-mobile want £20.42 to unlock the handset. I've never been charged for unlocking an out-of-contract handset before - seems crazy, and a bit immoral

Don't forget the twenty one day turnaround!

I have a Galaxy S2 on T-Mobile. I used this lot:

http://www.unlockcode4u.com/

Got the code within half an hour and it worked perfectly.

05-08-2013, 22:55	#1
pjg Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: SW London Posts: 180	Unlocking Galaxy s2 on T-mobile Just come to end of contract on my Galaxy s2. Not ready to upgrade handset, but want a better deal than tmobile can offer for sim only. Virgin's 30day unlimited sim for £15/month looks ideal... but: T-mobile want £20.42 to unlock the handset. I've never been charged for unlocking an out-of-contract handset before - seems crazy, and a bit immoral, so 1 - how can I unlock cheaper/free - without rooting, if possible?.. or 2- as Virgin uses EE's network, do I actually need to unlock it if I'm moving from T-mobile?

06-08-2013, 13:51	#2
artnada Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 9,397	If you're ok to do root (easy enough) use Chainfires unlock programme. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1092451 He provides the app for free on that thread.

06-08-2013, 13:55	#3
daveyfs Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swansea Posts: 871	Its worth trying it first with the Virgin sim card. I've known T-Mobile locked phones to work on Virgin without needing to be unlocked.

06-08-2013, 15:03	#4
McTeagle Forum Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: London Posts: 177	Quote: Originally Posted by pjg T-mobile want £20.42 to unlock the handset. I've never been charged for unlocking an out-of-contract handset before - seems crazy, and a bit immoral Don't forget the twenty one day turnaround! I have a Galaxy S2 on T-Mobile. I used this lot: http://www.unlockcode4u.com/ Got the code within half an hour and it worked perfectly.

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