Are Orange phones locked?

Clangerette · 30-12-2008, 17:19

Probably a silly question but are phones from an Orange shop locked? Friend wants a purple Viewty but they are only available on Orange and I can't find one sim free

Everything Goes · 30-12-2008, 17:22

Yes they will almost certainly be locked.

TTTV · 30-12-2008, 22:29

Indeed they are.

Running Water · 30-12-2008, 23:28

Yes - locked, branded and bloody buggy! Once free or Orange firmware, phones are ready to rock and roll.

You could always look into getting the phone unlocked. Shouldn't be too expensive and if your friend really wants the phone that badly this would be the only option, unless of course they transfer to Orange and keep their number.

SuddenImpulse · 31-12-2008, 00:03

It depends.

I took an N95 8gb out on an Orange contract and it was unlocked with generic software - that was from JAG Communication.

Stinkybear81 · 31-12-2008, 03:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Running Water

Yes - locked, branded and bloody buggy! Once free or Orange firmware, phones are ready to rock and roll.

You could always look into getting the phone unlocked. Shouldn't be too expensive and if your friend really wants the phone that badly this would be the only option, unless of course they transfer to Orange and keep their number.

I agree. The handset will almost certainly be locked to the Orange network. There is always the possibility of getting the handset unlocked. But before doing so, I'd recommend finding out if getting the handset unlocked by 'other means' not Orange, would affect the warranty of the handset.

timboy · 31-12-2008, 05:19

I got a SE c902 on contract and it was locked to Orange.

I lost it so got them to send me another one on the insurance and it isn't locked.

Clangerette · 31-12-2008, 06:20

Ah right, not looking good then! Thanx for all the replies

30-12-2008, 17:19	#1
Clangerette Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 829	Are Orange phones locked? Probably a silly question but are phones from an Orange shop locked? Friend wants a purple Viewty but they are only available on Orange and I can't find one sim free

31-12-2008, 03:04	#6
Stinkybear81 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South West, UK Posts: 189	Are Orange phones locked? Quote: Originally Posted by Running Water Yes - locked, branded and bloody buggy! Once free or Orange firmware, phones are ready to rock and roll. You could always look into getting the phone unlocked. Shouldn't be too expensive and if your friend really wants the phone that badly this would be the only option, unless of course they transfer to Orange and keep their number. I agree. The handset will almost certainly be locked to the Orange network. There is always the possibility of getting the handset unlocked. But before doing so, I'd recommend finding out if getting the handset unlocked by 'other means' not Orange, would affect the warranty of the handset.

30-12-2008, 17:22	#2
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Yes they will almost certainly be locked.

30-12-2008, 22:29	#3
TTTV Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 1,362	Indeed they are.

30-12-2008, 23:28	#4
Running Water Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 768	Yes - locked, branded and bloody buggy! Once free or Orange firmware, phones are ready to rock and roll. You could always look into getting the phone unlocked. Shouldn't be too expensive and if your friend really wants the phone that badly this would be the only option, unless of course they transfer to Orange and keep their number.

31-12-2008, 00:03	#5
SuddenImpulse Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 380	It depends. I took an N95 8gb out on an Orange contract and it was unlocked with generic software - that was from JAG Communication.

31-12-2008, 05:19	#7
timboy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 26,386	I got a SE c902 on contract and it was locked to Orange. I lost it so got them to send me another one on the insurance and it isn't locked.

31-12-2008, 06:20	#8
Clangerette Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 829	Ah right, not looking good then! Thanx for all the replies

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