Mobile Phone Unlocking Samsung E3309T

lakers1222 on 08/07/2015 - 01:44
Last edited 08/07/2015 - 17:30 by 1 other user

Dear OzBargainers,

I've recently bought the Samsung E3309T as part of the Netflix deal.

To my amazement, it's actually a decent phone. It's got an FM radio (that doesn't use data) and a microSD card slot. And the battery last >50hours playing music from earphones.

It's better than my current iPhone

Can anyone please tell me where to unlock this phone ? I've seen ads on eBay, but I don't really trust them enough to send them my phone.

Are there any phone repair stores in Sydney that might be able to unlock this phone ?

Thanks peeps !

UPDATE:

I've been doing some shopping around, and Asian mobile phone stores can unlock it for $35 - 50.

Mobile Mobile Phone Samsung

Comments

  • liverpoolfan on 08/07/2015 - 05:36
    +1

    Try your luck with Optus. Two of mine worked and one of mine didn't (well it kinda did - should have cost $80 but they're asking for $25).

    https://secure-unlock.com.au/ou/launch

    • Davo1111 on 08/07/2015 - 07:08

      Pretty much the value of the phone :/

      I bought an unlocked one from officeworks for around $35 a year ago

    • kolorijo on 08/07/2015 - 09:12
      -5

      +1 for your name :D

    • lakers1222 on 08/07/2015 - 10:59

      Thanks for your suggestion, I'm glad it worked for you. But according to the website, my phone isn't locked to Optus.

      I'm sure it's locked though. Other sims will not work

  • Takius on 08/07/2015 - 07:48
    +1

    As dodgy as some of the listings on ebay seem, I've done it a few times before and it's worked. You give them the IMEI number and they email back the unlock code.
    Not saying they are all trustworthy though, but I haven't had a negative experience.

    • kolorijo on 08/07/2015 - 09:11

      How much was it?

      • Takius on 10/07/2015 - 12:53
        +1

        I think it was around $2.

        • kolorijo on 10/07/2015 - 19:35

          Thanks

        • EDIflyer on 28/07/2015 - 20:09

          Any idea of ones that might do it for that price for this phone? I can only find one ad on eBay and it's looking for $14.99 :(

    • lakers1222 on 08/07/2015 - 11:01

      I take your word for it, if an ebay seller can unlock it online, I would be willing to give it a go. But for this particular model, the seller wants me to post the phone to them.

      Guess they physically need the phone to unlock it

      • Takius on 10/07/2015 - 10:20

        You shouldn't need to post the item, there are some that just require the IMEI number.

  • Brad002 on 29/07/2015 - 18:44

    I unlocked mine last week through optus live chat for nothing. Stated that i was travelling overseas in 2 weeks and still wanted to use the phone. Gave my imei number and it was sent to me via email two days later

    • lakers1222 on 29/07/2015 - 21:09

      Thanks for your input Brad ! I will try it next time. My phone has been sent to an ebayer on Victoria to unlock. I think he uses 'Samsung Tool Pro' to unlock the phone

  • LYRICALRAVER on 01/08/2015 - 20:36

    I'm surprised you guys haven't mentioned Bagman yet? where's the Bagman! he's the ultimate Unlocker!

    • O O on 01/08/2015 - 20:46

      Bagman lives here now. ;)

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