Samsung s3 revealed

[cunny]

If you want 1 that bad gary, dont order the pebble blue, mine been delayed due to sammy writting off 600k backs due to a paint issue

[happy_highlander]

See I dont think my BT S2 is network locked need to try a sim in it though. Only seem to have vodafone sims kicking about here and as I mentioned BT Business mobile use Vodafones network.

So what you thinks best to take it somewere and get it unlocked rather than attempt it myself with the S3 if need be?

Also with the S2 as I said I ~~~~ the S2 and I cant see that S3 being handed over .

To check if you are sim locked or are network locked type *#7465625# into your phone dialer.
No need to go hunting for sim cards

[garry1312]

Cheers mate well the S2 says that the network lock is off had a feeling it was not locked

Just the S3 I have to worry about now :/ and sadly its not going to be on three it will be Orange.

Not to fussed about the colour but thanks for letting me know that I did check oranges site to see if they only done it in one colour or what (as you sometimes find) and they do both but have no pebble blue in stock. Unsure if I had the choice what colour id go with but its the handset I want colour is not a problem...... well maybe id knock back a pink glittery thing .

[happy_highlander]

Cheers mate well the S2 says that the network lock is off had a feeling it was not locked

Just the S3 I have to worry about now :/ and sadly its not going to be on three it will be Orange.

Not to fussed about the colour but thanks for letting me know that I did check oranges site to see if they only done it in one colour or what (as you sometimes find) and they do both but have no pebble blue in stock. Unsure if I had the choice what colour id go with but its the handset I want colour is not a problem...... well maybe id knock back a pink glittery thing .

Tell her to get her upgrade from phones 4 u or carphone warehouse as they are not network locked instead of getting it direct from orange.

[garry1312]

Tell her to get her upgrade from phones 4 u or carphone warehouse as they are not network locked instead of getting it direct from orange.

She needs to mate she will get a cheaper contract on it with orange as she has 3 contracts with them and a business contract and has been with them for god knows how long. so when any phone is due an upgrade they tell her to take her pick of phone without having to change tarriff or pay anything for the handset etc.

[happy_highlander]

She needs to mate she will get a cheaper contract on it with orange as she has 3 contracts with them and a business contract and has been with them for god knows how long. so when any phone is due an upgrade they tell her to take her pick of phone without having to change tarriff or pay anything for the handset etc.

That's a bugger then, but when I changed to the s2 for the wife it was through phones for u without changing tariff or anything. I'll go have a look around for you mate and see if there is any info on unlocking an s3 because it will be network locked and branded with loads of bloatware on it, orange usually do

[happy_highlander]

Garry the s3 was unlocked yesterday by a very clever chap over on another forum but he hasn't had a chance to write the tutorial yet, should be here within the next day or two

[garry1312]

That's a bugger then, but when I changed to the s2 for the wife it was through phones for u without changing tariff or anything. I'll go have a look around for you mate and see if there is any info on unlocking an s3 because it will be network locked and branded with loads of bloatware on it, orange usually do

I know that mate that's why I am thinking it is best for me to pay someone to do it rather than attempting something I have never done before and bricking a phone that I desperately want. Yeah orange is terrible for also adding there own crap on to it forgot all about that actually was with Orange for sometime they made a fair amount out of me and then when I had issues they were not interested and I gave up on them after years of being a loyal customer and have said I will never go near them again.

If I unlock it myself I will only attempt it if I am 110% sure on what I am doing as wont want to brick it.

[Grizz]

finally got it today, nice phone. doesnt seem locked, i stuck in an old vodafone card to get my contacts(chopped it to microsim size ) and all it said was not registered on network.

[happy_highlander]

finally got it today, nice phone. doesnt seem locked, i stuck in an old vodafone card to get my contacts(chopped it to microsim size ) and all it said was not registered on network.

Here's the easy way to check.
To check if you are sim locked or are network locked type *#7465625# into your phone dialer.
No need to go hunting for sim cards

[Grizz]

excellent, network lock off.

[pflame]

cant wait till i get mine soon as i land a permanent job.

[johnna2112]

i was after the s3 myself but im on 3 & they only have white ones, look manky after a couple of months so looks like its the iphone ( if it has google nav on ) or just wait

[Canker_Canison]

i was after the s3 myself but im on 3 & they only have white ones, look manky after a couple of months so looks like its the iphone ( if it has google nav on ) or just wait

If colour is the 'all important' factor... Why don't you just pick one up from an independent retailer? Or wait till it's dirty & replace the housing?

Just so you know, 50,000 blue S3 phones have been recalled due to a 'software issue' according to phones 4 u.
I was under the impression it was a colour banding problem?!

If it is a software issue I want to know what software I need to install to change the colour of my phone?

[garry1312]

Aah have to wait until the 27th of July for mine. Mother went in to Orange to upgrade, as they used to let you upgrade a bit before your contract came to an end but they have now changed the time scale on that so I have to wait