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    The T-series Sim card option..

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Saud, Aug 5, 2005.

  1. Saud

    Saud Notebook Consultant

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    is it possible to use another sim card rather than the "cingular" sim card?

    i heard that there's some sort of software that would let u work with any network ..
     
    Saud, Aug 5, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I'm sure there's a hack to get around it, though I don't know where to find it. From your other post you said you're in the UK, so I assume you want to use a local carrier there.
     
    Brian, Aug 5, 2005
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  3. radracer

    radracer Newbie

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    There are instructions for unlocking the EDGE card in the computer on Sony's Support website ( http://esupport.sony.com/perl/model-faq.pl?mdl=VGNT350). Click on the first FAQ ("How to unlock the SIM module.") You'll have to follow the instructions and call Sony Support via the 800 number. Best of luck!
     
    radracer, Aug 5, 2005
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  4. kavehmb

    kavehmb Newbie

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    Is there any other solution other than contacting sony?!
    any keygen? tool? or something like these?
     
    kavehmb, Aug 16, 2006
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  5. outie

    outie Notebook Consultant

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    No, there's no other way to do this. Everyone who wants to unlock MUST call Sony. It's very simple and they will guide you step by step. Just remember you don't tell them you are in another country.
     
    outie, Aug 17, 2006
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    Actually, I think it's even better if you say you're in another country. I unlocked the SIM card of a TX notebook from a friend of mine very easily. I am from Brazil and called Sony through Skype. The operator asked me to register with Sony support (my info and the computer model and serial number). Then, he asked why I wanted to unlock the SIM card. I told him there is no Cingular here in Brazil and the EDGE modem would be useless otherwise (how can they say no to that?). He then guided me into typing a few commands in Hyper Terminal and the modem was unlocked.
     
    AlexandreBrasil, Aug 18, 2006
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  7. outie

    outie Notebook Consultant

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    According to a few other UX users, the Sony tech actually told them due to their company policy they are not allowed to provide the code to people outside of the US.
     
    outie, Aug 18, 2006
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    huno312 Newbie

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    Hi I dis the unlocking procedure, what do I need to wokr with my Sim Card from another carrier (already internet enabled)
     
    huno312, Dec 20, 2006
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