Blackberry 7130V

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127 - 31 May 2008 16:34 GMT

Hi

I have two questions I hope someone can answer

1/ what is the difference between a 7130g and a 7130V

2/Can anyone offer any advise on how I can get it unlocked from Vodafone so
I can use it with an Orange sim. I have had no luck at all with any unlock
shop I have been in, they all either tell me it cannot be done or they are
waiting for some software. Any one else had this problem

Cheers for any help

Andy

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Jon - 31 May 2008 21:19 GMT

> Hi
>
> I have two questions I hope someone can answer
>
> 1/ what is the difference between a 7130g and a 7130V

No idea.

> 2/Can anyone offer any advise on how I can get it unlocked from Vodafone so
> I can use it with an Orange sim. I have had no luck at all with any unlock
> shop I have been in, they all either tell me it cannot be done or they are
> waiting for some software. Any one else had this problem

Telephone Vodafone and pay them for the unlocking code.

Be aware though, unless you have a device which is capable of supporting
BIS on your Orange account, you will not be able to get the BIS
activated, making your blackberry no different to a "normal" phone for
email.

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Regards
Jon

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mark < - 31 May 2008 22:41 GMT

> Hi
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> Andy

The -V is a Vodafone-specific model, most likely locked to their
network. Vodafone were giving them away for free because they had half
a warehouse of them that nobody wanted. Theoretically they will unlock
it for free if it's registered on a corporate tariff, but otherwise you
may be out of luck.

The 7130 is a pretty ugly device; something of a brick by modern
standards, and ergonomically a disaster. There are much better handsets
around. I'd avoid it if I were you.

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