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    unlock wwan on Vaio Z2 for overseas carrier?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by fasbexpert, Oct 25, 2011.

  1. fasbexpert

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    up to now, can anyone unlock wwan on Vaio Z2 for overseas carrier? i.e. I can insert overseas sim card when I travel to overseas with my Vaio Z2
     
    fasbexpert, Oct 25, 2011
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    sixthday, Oct 25, 2011
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    As far as I know the old one click internet won't work... but, the same idea should work. Get the drivers and software form Sony EU and install them, then you should be able to use any carrier that is supported over there.

    Remember that the GOBI is not locked, you just need different drivers and software.
     
    ComputerCowboy, Oct 25, 2011
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    Ung_Kung Notebook Evangelist

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    can op try this, i need to know too if it will work..

    thanks
     
    Ung_Kung, Oct 26, 2011
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    If can simply install EU version software, then we should not have the problem of not having Verizon in Vaio z21 model as posted in other threads. I am thinking to buy a Vaio z22 model but I travel a lot to overseas so I want to be certain it will work with overseas' SIM. I really dont know why Sony not allowing us to use any SIM cards we want.
     
    fasbexpert, Oct 26, 2011
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    There is no problem running Verizon on the Z2 now that the software has come along to allow us to do it. That is my point, the card is not locked, you just need the right combination of software for the carrier you desire to use.

    That is how One Click Internet worked on the older models.
     
    ComputerCowboy, Oct 26, 2011
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    i'm using Z2 with verizon right now, since there are only company that offer no contract plan.
     
    Ung_Kung, Oct 27, 2011
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    How did you get it to work with Verizon?
     
    luxaflex, Nov 5, 2011
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