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why does my unlocked phone not work?
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I have bought a VM 800 ALcatel, i had it unlocked and it was only when i had paid him he asked what network i was on and said it might not work as i am on 3, it did work for a few months but now wont let me do anything as it says 'emergancy' at the bottom of the screen
any help?
many thanks
any help?
many thanks
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.i dont have a firm answer but as i understand it from using 3 in the past that not all phones can be used with 3. apparentley the system that 3 use (the name escapes me) is different and not compatable, your phone needs to be compatible, you should have been asked before it was done as most do. if i remember the 'thing' your phone has to be to be compatable i'll get back to this post.
just ask either a place like carphone warehouse, phones for you or the store you got it from. wouldn't be sure where to look but i assume it's in your phones manual if you have it. why it worked for so long i dont know but could it be an unconnected problem? i had a phone that was in my bag but it got water damage in it due to a downpour and my bag getting wet! extreme i know but check your battery for this. by the gold connection points there should be a little strip of yellow (pretty sure yellow) but if it's red then that does mean water damage. i found that out the hard way.
You could also google the phone:-
http://www.mobilechoi...edia+VM800+review/792
According to this website it is not a 3g handset.
Not sure why it may have worked for a while and then not though. Whatabout calling 3 Mobile and asking them?
http://www.mobilechoi...edia+VM800+review/792
According to this website it is not a 3g handset.
Not sure why it may have worked for a while and then not though. Whatabout calling 3 Mobile and asking them?
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