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Unlocking an iPhone in Seoul, Bucheon or Incheon.

 
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Martin_Brez



Joined: 26 Apr 2012
Location: England

PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 3:17 am    Post subject: Unlocking an iPhone in Seoul, Bucheon or Incheon. Reply with quote

Hi,

I've now been in Korea for a month and finally got my ARC. I've opened a bank account but I need to get a Korean phone.

My iPhone 4 is on O2 from the UK but I want to get it unlocked so I can get a Korean sim and contract. Can anyone recommend any places where I can get this done in either Bucheon, Incheon or Seoul?

I've tried to do this myself but have been unable to do this.

Thanks,

Brez
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modernseoul



Joined: 11 Sep 2011
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 3:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There is an Apple Service/Repair place in Bupyeong Station next to the food court. Floor B1. They maybe able to point you in the right direction. (Not sure about English Level)
However, as a fellow Brit I know from experience changing any UK phone can be a right nightmare and maybe more hassle than its worth.
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Martin_Brez



Joined: 26 Apr 2012
Location: England

PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 3:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the recommendation.

Bupyeong station is a nightmare, I always get lost in there. Think I know where you mean though.

Is it difficult to get an iPhone or smartphone in Korea? I really like my iPhone and don't really want to get a new phone.

Brez
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Kepler



Joined: 24 Sep 2007

PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 3:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Have you tried any online services?

http://www.officialiphoneunlock.co.uk/
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modernseoul



Joined: 11 Sep 2011
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 4:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Martin_Brez wrote:
Thanks for the recommendation.

Bupyeong station is a nightmare, I always get lost in there. Think I know where you mean though.

Is it difficult to get an iPhone or smartphone in Korea? I really like my iPhone and don't really want to get a new phone.

Brez


Once you have an ARC card its not hard to get a smartphone, a new version Iphone or Samsung Galaxy however can be a little expensive compered to the rest.
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