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6:19 pm
December 30, 2010
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Does anyone have a source or have tried to unlock the C3 ? I know it is a relative cheap phone but it means my need as most of the place I need to go to has GSM which it should work nicely(as it is quad band).
7:03 pm
October 14, 2008
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If it's anything like the other recent SpeakOut phones, it is not possible to unlock. It uses the newer encryption.
6:01 am
April 8, 2011
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As the C3 is actually a Rogers phone, i believe it can be unlocked using services like "cellunlocker". You can google it to get some web sites that unlock phones. I haven't tried unlocking any SO phone, but many services have a money back unlock Guarantee. You can always buy one off the internet already unlocked, but you will pay a premium for it.
1:35 pm
April 21, 2011
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I just tried Cellunlocker and submitted the IMEI as a Rogers-locked phone and I came back with a NOT FOUND answer. Still trying out other options.
Anybody out there know of a successful unlocker?
4:44 pm
April 8, 2011
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Did you get the IMEI off the back of the phone behind the battery or by keying in *#06# ?
I've never tried but there shouldn't be any reason it can't be unlocked. I know that a SO sim will work in any Rogers locked phone but will a rogers sim work in any SO phone? If not there may be some other programming in the phone that is specific to SO. I don't know any unlocking site that has speakout as a carrier option.
5:20 pm
April 21, 2011
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Checked the label in the battery compartment, label on the box and *#06#. They all say the same thing. I tried a couple other unlockers I've used before and they weren't able to provide code.
One interesting development: The box for the C3 says Nokia C3 Ztar; and similar labelling was shown for the 2220 and 1661 (e.g. Nokia 1661 Ztar). Thus, it's likely (although still an unproven speculation) that Ztar (7-11 and PetroCan) phones could be locked differently than Chatr or Rogers now.
5:30 pm
April 8, 2011
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I'm glad I didn't go the C3 rout now.
Aside from sending it away to have it cable unlocked, I don't know what to suggest.
9:25 am
April 21, 2011
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Cable unlock is hard to find because this is a Nokia BB5/SL3 phone.
If anyone can suggest a BB5/SL3 unlocker in Calgary, it would be appreciated.
Otherwise, I'll have to resort to using a Turbo SIM and see if that'll work. A Polish phone forum has indicated that TurboSIM doesn't work with the C3, i.e. it'll accept the SIM but will show no signal. I'll have to see what happens. I ordered a TurboSIM via ebay and I'm waiting for its arrival.
I shall report back to you all once it is here.
9:29 am
April 22, 2009
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mosquito_R: I have a feeling you wasted $3. It would be nice if I was wrong. I have a Bell Nokia 2730 which has similar locking mechanism, and it would unlock, but could not get the radio working. I hope that is not the case for the C3.
10:03 am
April 21, 2011
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@bridonca:
I hope I didn't waste the $5 (how'd you get yours for $3??), but anyway, here's what I also read:
http://www.kittyforums.net/sho.....o-sim-card
(sorry for posting link to another forum, but it's an informative guide)
In this thread there's a how to perform CPR section for Turbo SIM. I know it's for Japanese-market phones but I hope this may work for those who got screwed over by their locked Nokias. Perhaps you can give the CPR technique a try and report back on how you've done with your 2730?
Thanks!
8:42 am
December 29, 2010
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Chimpanzee,
I bought a Roger's Nokia C3 last Christmas because SO was not offering the C3 at that time. I want to use my phone while travelling in the USA so wanted to unlock it. I was able to get a lock code from a local retailer for around $25 + HST. I took my phone in but I'm sure they will work with you by phone or e-mail. Go to this website for more info.
http://www.4wirelessworld.com/
RJ_SNAH
8:54 am
April 21, 2011
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@RJ_SNAH:
The thing is, most code unlockers nowadays depend on access to a phone provider database, in your case, Rogers, which is quite easily accessible. The 7-Eleven C3 is not in the Rogers database and that's why it's hard to find an unlock code. I tried a few unlock providers already.
Bottom line is, if the C3 I have is a Chatr or Rogers phone, unlocking will be super-simple and cost on the order of about $10. 7-Eleven C3, much more difficult.
5:37 pm
September 19, 2010
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@ All
NewayCI in Toronto just spent 7 days trying to unlock my S.O. Nokia C3 and finally gave up on it.
If you want an unlocked C3 they have them for $ 134 taxes in + shipping PLUS they carry them in
Fuschia, and White !!
11:54 am
April 21, 2011
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Update from me: I traded my SO C3 with a colleague who has a Rogers C3. Bought an unlock code for the Rogers C3 and now I'm set. This week the Rogers C3 is on sale at BestBuy for $70, so add about $10 for unlock code and you'll have an unlocked phone for $80. Of course, it's still the boring slate grey colour.
Once my TurboSIM arrives, I'll still test it on the SO C3 if possible and report back.
10:43 am
April 21, 2011
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SO C3 + TurboSIM = FAIL.
That's what I got when I tried this morning. Thus, I'm confirming bridonca's experience with his Bell 2730. By the way, the TurboSIM I got was the black coloured one that works without cutting the SIM.
2:44 pm
June 15, 2011
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yes it's possible .. I requested a unlock code from speakout for my c3 and they sent it to me
10:42 pm
August 29, 2011
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For a fee, some service providers will even give you the unlock code for your phone. There are also third party companies that provide cell phone unlock codes for a fee that ranges from $5 to about $25, depending on the model of phone you have. i will suggest the website ClassicUnlocking.com which is doing good service …..you can approach this website.
