[Greg]

Hi

I have got a Tesco Mobile Motorola V3 which I need to unlock to allow Vodafone.

It asks for a subsidy code when I insert my Vodafone sim card into it.

Does anyone know how to get hold of these subsidy codes, I guess they are generated by the IMEI??

Thanks

[solidamber]

The unlock code is held by motorola and cannot be generated via a program like some Nokias, you can buy this code from various online companies who pay to access the Motorola server, or direct from the service provider.

a different way is to get it unlocked in an independent phone shop or a market stall.
the old version of the V3 could be unlocked at home with unlocking software and the USB lead but the recent version needs "testpoint" unlocking where a contact needs shorting within the phone while running the unlocking software.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zkmZSHc8bs

[TROYBOY]

if i buy a tesco mobile phone will i be able to put a t-mobile chip in it?
thanks in adavnce for any help peeps...

[prking]

Only if you have it unlocked.

[pet2000]

Originally Posted by TROYBOY

if i buy a tesco mobile phone will i be able to put a t-mobile chip in it?
thanks in adavnce for any help peeps...

Buy from Carphonewarehouse. All their phones are unlocked.

[TROYBOY]

Tesco are alot cheaper, thats why i was wondering.