GSM Palm Pre unlocked with a little Rebel assistance

by Nilay Patel Nov 3rd 2009 @ 1:58PM

It's not exactly the native unlock we've been waiting for, but those of you in Europe dying for a Pre unshackled from O2 will be happy to know that the Rebel Simcard II is now compatible with Palm's first webOS device. The £10.99 / $17.95 accessory card slots in between your carrier's SIM and the Pre's SIM slot, bypassing the Pre's network locks and allowing full access to voice and data services including 3G. Sadly, the Pre doesn't have the radio support to make this work in the States on anything but EDGE, but at least it's a start, right? Video after the break.

[Thanks, Ji]

Filed under: Handsets, Palm, O2

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ReVan @ Nov 4th 2009 3:19AM

Hoping GeoHotz can create a software unlock for the Palm Pre as well.

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Thaddeus Herrmann @ Nov 4th 2009 3:39PM

save yourself the hassle and buy a unit in germany - unlocked straight out of the box. any sim from any carrier works

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