[bbpremier]

I recently upgraded my contracted and replaced my 8800 with a red 8310 on o2 and was wondering if I get it my 8800 unlocked 1)Can I send it to my father in law who would use it on AT&T in the U.S and two is there anyway of getting rid of the o2 splash screen?

Thanks


James

[JSanders]

Yes it can be unlocked for use on any GSM carrier, like AT&T, and no, you can't remove the startup splash screen.

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[Dubdub]

Yes. You can get it unlocked and it should work in the US as long as it has the correct frequency band. I assume the European version has the same frequencies as other BBs. As for the 2nd question concerning the splash, I don't think that can be eliminated.

[bbpremier]

thanks for the feedback the reason behind the question is I know some carriers (Optus being one example) maintain a database of PIN's and unless you are roaming from another network only those PIN's will work on their network

[JSanders]

AT&T allows other carrier-branded GSM devices on their network, but it must be unlocked, of course, as described.