Phone does not prompt me for NUC

[alllypally]

Hello, 

I am a proud owner of a Samsung A300FU - a spare phone that I used with my Vodafone Pay Monthly number before my current handset. I requested a NUC code so I could unlock my phone. My Uncle needed to borrow a spare phone.

I received the NUC code after about a week, but was not asked for it when I switched the phone on. I have restarted the device four times to no avail. I do not know what to do now and need advice, please.

P.S. I have checked that I have the correct IMEI twice.

Many thanks,

Alice

[BandOfBrothers]

Are you inserting another network's SIM card (not a Vodafone sim) that's activated ie working and connects to it's network to make calls and mobile data etc? 

[alllypally]

Yes. Used an EE sim. Checked in store last week and it was active.

Shame I don't have a spare nano sim at hand

[BandOfBrothers]

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@alllypally wrote:

Yes. Used an EE sim. Checked in store last week and it was active.

Shame I don't have a spare nano sim at hand

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Ok cool. :;

So you'll need a nano SIM from another mobile phone network that's activated to make the prompt appear on the phone to be able to use the Nuc. 

[alllypally]

I will grab another SIM today. Will let you know how I get on. Thanks.