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How does your Unlocking service work?
If you want to know more about the particular details of using our unlocking service, please read:
How does your service work?
We provide unlock codes for most popular models of GSM cell phones. You buy the code on our web site, and we will begin processing it on the same business day. Depending on the phone and the network to which it is locked, it can take from few hours to few days to get the unlock code. Once you have the unlock code, you may follow the instruction we send to input it into your cell phone. It's easy and quick.
Do I need to mail my phone to you?
NO.
What is a locked cell phone?
A locked cell phone could mean different things. It could be the phone or user security code to prevent unauthorized use of your cell phone, or a cell phone that has been restricted to the use on one particular network.
When speaking of a "locked" cell phone on this web site, we mean a cell phone that is restrictedto a particular service provider (network). This restriction prevents you from using your cell phone on a different yet compatible network. So it would be more correct to call this type of phone "network restricted".
Let's say you have a GSM or iDEN cell phone, when you insert a SIM card from a different network, you probably will see one of the following messages:Remove phone restriction, Enter Subsidy password, SP (Service Provider) lock, Phone restricted, NCK, NSCK, SPCK locked, Insert Correct SIM Card, Phone Restricted, Enter Special Code, Contact Service Provider, Cannot Undo Restriction, Wrong SIM Card, Not Allowed error, SIM locked, Subsidy locked.
This means you are restricted to use only the service / SIM card from that one particular network provider. If you want to use a SIM card or service or another provider, your phone will reject it.
This is true even if you have a world phone. You can't really use other providers in other countries, which makes it either prohibitively expensive if your destination has roaming agreement with your home network, or useless if it doesn't have roaming.
There are also different levels of locking to the network such as Service Provider (SP) lock, Network Lock, Network Subnet Lock, and Corporate Lock. The most common is SP/SIM lock. Note: this is different from the personal PIN or security code you set yourself to protect your phone from being used by unauthorized persons or the SIM PIN code you use to protect your phone book. In the latter case you have a SIM-protection or phone-protection, not a SP (service provider) or SIM or phone network restriction.
Common error messages you'll find are: "Enter Subsidy Password", "Enter Special Code" (Motorola), "Phone Restricted" (Nokia), "Insert Correct SIM Card" (Ericsson, Siemens), etc.
For example, if you have service with XYZ Wireless. You paid for your phone and yet it is locked to XYZ network. If you try to use ABC Wireless SIM card, your phone won't accept it. If you take it abroad and try to use Orange SIM card, you won't be able to either. Once your phone is unlocked (unrestricted), however, you will be able to use any SIM cards you like, whether it's ATT, TMobile, Cingular, Orange, Vodafone, TIM, China Mobile, etc.
SIM Error Messages:
Invalid SIM: This error means that the SIM you have inserted into your phone is either inactive or is not compatible.
Remove phone restriction, Enter Subsidy password, SP (Service Provider) lock, Phone restricted, NCK, NSCK, SPCK locked, Insert Correct SIM Card, Phone Restricted, Enter Special Code, Contact Service Provider, Cannot Undo Restriction, Wrong SIM Card, Not Allowed error, SIM locked, Subsidy locked: Your phone is "locked" (restricted) to another network, you need to unlock it.
Insert SIM: Your SIM is either not inserted in your phone or is inserted improperly. Please remove and re-insert your SIM card. If you continue to receive this error message, your SIM card or phone may be defective.
Unregistered SIM: This error may occur if your SIM card is not fully activated. For example, if you insert an used SIM that is no longer active, or if you insert a SIM from a non-GSM carrier such as Nextel, you will see this error.
SIM Not Ready: This error occurs when you have just powered your phone and is due to the phone not being fully initialized. Please wait a few moments before accessing your phonebook or placing a call.
OTA OK: This message is displayed when your phone receives a network update, phonebook download, or an Over-The-Air t-zones or Picture Messaging configuration.
Enter PUK: These errors can occur if you have entered your SIM PIN three times incorrectly. If you receive this error message, please contact customer service of your mobile network for a PIN Unblocking Key (PUK) to restore access to your phone.
Check card, Card Blocked See Supplier, Blocked, SIM Blocked, or Contact Card/Service Provider: These errors may occur if you have entered your PUK ten times incorrectly. If these errors display your SIM is unusable and you will need to purchase a new SIM card.
SIM PIN:
A SIM PIN can be used to prevent access to your phone. When enabled, your phone will prompt you for the SIM PIN when the phone is powered on. Entering the wrong PIN will prevent you from making or receiving calls. SIM PINs are different from a Security Code that your phone may use to secure other phone functions. Please check your phone’s manual for further security details.
Why should I consider unlocking my phone?
If you are considering one of the following, you must unlock your phone first:
1. If you need to travel abroad and save a lot of money on phone bills
2. You want to switch wireless providers
3. You need to resell the phone
4. You bought a second-hand phone (most likely locked)
Most wireless carriers are likely to give you a run-around when you try to request an unlocking solution. Why waste your valuable time driving to the service center only to be told that they can't unlock the phone for you. You will then make a twenty minute call and the customer service may or may not be willing to help you.
Can I use my phone for international travel?
If you have a GSM phone and it is a world phone, then the simple answer is yes. To find out whether your phone will work abroad or not, you must know the model and band it uses. Most North American countries use 1900MHz or 850MHz. All other countries use 900MHz and/or 1800MHz. If your phone does not have the band frequency required abroad, then you'll need a world phone. Unlocking a non-world phone will not change the hardware radio frequency.
Does unlock mean that I could use a 1800/900MHz phone here in the US?
Unfortunately, in most cases, No. If the phone is not designed to support GSM network 1900MHz band, then you cannot use it even if it is unlocked. Unlocked phone means you are free to choose network provider but it does not mean you can change the hardware limitation of the phone. If you are planning to use your phone in the US, make sure you buy one that supports 1900MHz. All world phones support 1900MHz and at least one other international band.
We have made a list of popular phones and their network frequency. Please check your phone against the list. If it is not a 1900MHz phone, we cannot change it to 1900MHz.
What about my world phone?
Often the world phone such as Motorola V3, Nokia 8890, Ericsson T28W, Siemens S40 are supposed to work on most GSM networks in the world. Yet the wireless provider locked the phone to their network. This means despite having a phone that is capable of working on different networks, it allows only one wireless provider. This is how the wireless providers provide a phone for a substantially lower price than the actual retail value.
By locking your phone into their network, you cannot buy another SIM card and put it into the phone (hence the name SIM-locked or SP-locked). When you are traveling abroad, they will charge you substantial rates (e.g. $1 to $4 a minute).
With an unlocked phone, you are not locked to any single service provider. You have the choice of whom to use. Then, you don't have to pay the high roaming fee when going abroad. You can just buy a local SIM card and pay very reasonable per minute charge.
So if you are planning to travel with your phone, make sure 1. it is unlocked, 2. it has the capability to support 1800MHz or 900MHz radio band.
Carrier / Network Technology Compatibility List as of July 2006. Note: By unlocking a phone, it will only work among carriers of the same network technology
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Network
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AT&T Wireless
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GSM
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Cingular
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GSM
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T-Mobile
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GSM
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Rogers AT&T (Canada)
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GSM
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Fido (Canada)
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GSM
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Telefonica Movistar (Mexico)
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GSM
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Telcel (Mexico)
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GSM
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Other countries (except Japan)
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GSM
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Cricket
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CDMA
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Alltel
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CDMA
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Qwest
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CDMA
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Sprint
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CDMA
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Verizon
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CDMA
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US Cellular
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CDMA
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Nextel
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iDEN
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Boost
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iDEN
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Southern Linc
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iDEN
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What about my Verizon / Sprint / Cricket / Alltel / U.S. Cellular / MetroPCS / Qwest phone?
Verizon and Sprint (except Nextel which Sprint just acquired) both operate on the CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) network. Verizon generally do not lock the phones it sell, and you may reprogram it either over the air or manually when switching to another CDMA provider. However, in order for it to work properly, a PRL (Preferred Roaming List) should be uploaded into the phone.
Sprint locks all the phones they sell and will not release the unlock code or SPC (Service Provider Code). According to Sprint (subject to change, please double check this with Sprint), they will not activate any CDMA phone that was not sold by Sprint. While you can make some Sprint phones into Verizon, due to Sprint's activation policy, the other way around is not possible at this time. It is also possible to change some Sprint, Verizon, Qwest or Alltel phone into Cricket or vice versa.
Since CDMA is a different technology from GSM, you cannot use a CDMA handset on a GSM network (e. g. using a Sanyo 8400 or Motorola V60c on T-Mobile's network), and vice versa. This is because completely different hardware is required in the phone, it cannot be changed in software.
We do NOT service or unlock CDMA phones.
Nextel / Boost (iDEN)
Nextel and Boost phones work on the iDEN network, a modified version of the GSM technology. Despite the fact that these phones use SIM cards, they are not compatible technologies. You cannot use an iDEN phone on a GSM network and vice versa.
Outside the US, you can put a Nextel SIM card in a GSM phone, and if there is a roaming agreement with the local GSM service provider you can make calls. Please note that Nextel only has roaming agreements in place with overseas GSM carriers. You can't use Nextel service on a GSM phone in the U.S., as Nextel has no roaming agreements with any GSM carriers here.
You cannot use a regular GSM SIM card in a Nextel/Boost phone to make or receive calls. We offer unlocking for selected models of iDEN phones.
My wireless plan has roaming, should I still unlock my phone?
Even if your plan offers nation wide roaming as part of your monthly plan, it does not cover international roaming. If you plan to use your phone abroad, it is highly recommended that you unlock the phone. Your wireless provider may not have roaming agreement in the country you are traveling. In addition, the international roaming cost can be as high as $2 to $4.50 per minute for both incoming and outgoing calls! Compare this to buying a pre-paid local SIM card which can be as low as $0.20 per minute calling the US from abroad. In addition, most wireless service providers abroad do not charge incoming calls.
I have seen some unlocking services based in foreign countries, should I use them ?
Some times, foreign unlocking service can successfully perform the unlock. However, take in consideration the long wait during mailing both ways and the uncertainty of dealing with an unfamiliar company. The hassles involved is not worth it in case something goes wrong. Some countries are also known for high credit card fraudulent activities. If you decide not to use a reputable company like us, proceed to others with caution.
What is IMEI / ESN?
IMEI - International Mobile Equipment Identification, this is the unique number that identifies your GSM phone. Each phone has a different IMEI.
ESN - Electronic Serial Number is used to uniquely identify CDMA phones. We do not and will not change either IMEI or ESN. Please do not make such request.
Is this legal?
Yes, it's legal. The phone is yours just like your telephone at home. If your home phone could only work with ATT long distance service, does that make sense?
Check SP lock on your phone
Tip: For Sony Ericsson user. Please press:
>*<<*<*
in your keypad ( the < and > are the joystick directions or the arrow keys on your keypad.) Then go to Service Info and check with your SIM Lock entry trial. If you see all four locks are 0. That's mean your phone HARD LOCKED. AT&T user will see only 1 attempt. All others will be 5, 10, or 15 attempts.
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How do I find out the model of my phone and IMEI#?
How do I find out the model of my phone and IMEI#?
1. Send the first 15 digits of your IMEI number.
To find your IMEI number press *#06# on your Phone or look behind the battery cover.
2. Include your Cell Phone Model
3. Click "Add to Cart" and complete required fields to place order
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In most phones, the model information is usually located on the back label. You will need to remove the battery to locate it. Some phones may have the model number on the face of the phone. In other cases, the carrier removed the model tag and replaced it with its own logo. The FCC ID or the CE mark is not the model. The IMEI# is the 15 digit numbers.
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Basic facts about our cell phone unlocking service
Basic facts about our cell phone unlocking service
What is it?
We offer unlocking service to both individual and business customers. By unlocking your cell phone, you can choose to use your cell phone with any compatible network. A restricted ("locked") phone can only work with one network (e.g. AT&T). Consumers can have great savings on international roaming, or from not having to purchase another phone when signing up for a different network. For most phones, you can purchase an unlock code from us.
In the past, unlock codes were much more difficult to obtain and the only mean to unlock most cell phones is to use special equipment and software. However, now with the availability of more unlock codes, we discontinued the unlocking service by post and offer you the greater convenience of getting unlock code by email.
However, occasionally, the code might not be found for some phones, in this case, we will refund your payment and refer you to a reputable company who still offers service by mail. Our current success rate is about 98% calculating and finding unlock codes.
For more detailed explanations on cell phone unlocking, see our FAQ.
How do I know if my phone is restricted
If you bought a prepaid or postpaid phone from a carrier in the U.S., Canada, at a discount, your phone is subsidized and restricted (with very rare exceptions it is not). If you insert another network's SIM card into your phone, and if it is rejected, then you know the handset is certainly restricted. Common error messages of a phone locked to a specific service provider when you insert a different SIM card are: Subsidy password, SP (Service Provider) lock, phone restrictions. NCK, NSCK, SPCK, Insert Correct SIM Card, Phone Restricted, Enter Special Code, Contact Service Provider, Cannot Undo Restriction, Wrong SIM Card, Not Allowed.If you see any of these error messages, then you need to unlock your phone.
If you see errors such as "SIM PIN" or "Enter PUK" or "SIM Blocked", it has nothing to do with your phone. These errors are the result of the security on the SIM card itself. For more detailed explanations on various SIM errors, read the FAQ.
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
A smart card containing the telephone number of the customer, encoded network identification details such as: Call Forwarding, Caller ID, etc., the PIN, and other user data such as the phone book. You can move your SIM card from any GSM phone to any other unlocked GSM phones compatible with the SIM card’s network without the need to contact them to activate the new phone. Your rate plan and phone number are registered to the SIM, not the phone. For GSM phones, the SIM is what determines the service on your account, not the phone.
Business customer
If you are a business with employees who travel overseas, your company can quickly realize significant cost reduction on international mobile phone long distance and roaming.
Travelers
What are the savings?
No more roaming fees can quickly add up to big savings. Unlock (unrestricted) your phone, when you arrive at the destination, purchase a local pre-paid SIM card (no contract, no bills, no surprises), and you will quickly realize how much you can save. In western Europe, a pre-paid SIM card cost about $30 to $50 with airtime. In most Asian countries, you can get a pre-paid SIM card for under $20. Most international wireless carriers offer free incoming calls. Why pay $1 to $4 a minute roaming fees? We recommend you visit www.travelcomm.us/ for a pre-paid SIM card.
I bought a cell phone abroad, can it work in the US?
The predominant GSM radio band used in Canada, US, and Mexico is 1900MHz. However, 850MHz is also deployed in some parts of the country. If you try to use a cell phone purchased from abroad, regardless whether it needs unlocking, it must at least 1900MHz band.
I want to travel with cell phone abroad, can it work outside the US?
If you have a GSM world phone with at least 900MHz or 1800MHz band, then it will work in most countries outside the US once unlocked. If you are traveling to Ecuador or Panama, your cell phone must have 850MHz band.
My phone does not have a SIM card (CDMA)
Your phone is either a really old TDMA phone or a CDMA phone. Those technologies do not use SIM cards. For sure you don't have a GSM phone.
Recently few CDMA phone also began to have SIM card socket for storing things such as phonebook and other information. However, this type of feature in CDMA phones is not very popular and they are NOT GSM phones unless specifically indicated.
There are two dual-technology CDMA / GSM phones available: Samsung A790 (from Verzion, we cannot unlock this model yet), and RIM Blackberry 8830 (Sprint's version has GSM portion unlocked so it may be used abroad, Verzion's version has CDMA portion unlocked but the GSM portion is locked to Vodafone).
Logistics
Can I unlock my phone remotely?
We now offer unlock codes for most Cingular, AT&T and T-Mobile phones and most Motorola and Nokia phones. The time to generate the unlock code is up to two business days. Once we have your code, we will email you along with the instruction.
Is cell phone unlocking legal?
It is legal. Thanks to companies like ours and consumer advocate groups, we helped to raise the awareness of the "cell phone unlocking" issue. The US Copyright office has explicitly made cell phone unlocking an exemption from the DMCA, even though it was legal before the ruling. Even your network service provider does it under various conditions.
If I unlocked my phone for one network, do I need to unlock it for another network?
No. Once you unlocked it, your cell phone is open to all compatible network.
What if I need to bring or mail my phone for service?
Due to the availability of unlock code for some of the most popular phones, we recently discontinued the mail unlocking program in favor for the remote unlocking program. We do not accept any requests at this time for cell phone unlocking by mail.
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I like to use my phone on XYZ network, can you unlock it and make it work?
See the chart below for a complete list of networks grouped by network technologies and compatibility.
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AT&T Wireless
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GSM
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Cingular
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GSM
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T-Mobile
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GSM
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Rogers AT&T (Canada)
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GSM
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Fido (Canada)
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GSM
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Telefonica Movistar (Mexico)
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GSM
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Telcel (Mexico)
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GSM
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Other countries (except Japan)
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GSM
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Cricket
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CDMA
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Alltel
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CDMA
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Qwest
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CDMA
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Sprint
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CDMA
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Verizon
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CDMA
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US Cellular
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CDMA
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Nextel
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iDEN
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Boost
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iDEN
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Southern Linc
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iDEN
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Can I use my Sprint phone on T-Mobile/Cingular/ATT/other GSM network?
Sprint uses CDMA radio network technology and is incompatible with GSM network and vice versa.
Can I use my Verizon phone on T-Mobile/Cingular/ATT/other GSM network?
Verizon also uses CDMA. See above.
Can I use my Cingular / T-Mobile / ATT phone on Sprint network?
No. Cingular / T-Mobile / ATT use GSM technology is is not compatible with Sprint, which uses CDMA.
Can I use my Cingular / T-Mobile / ATT phone on Verizon network?
See above.
Can I use my Nextel / Boost phone with Cingular / T-Mobile / ATT?
Nextel / Boost phones and made by Motorola and use the i-DEN network technology, which is similar to GSM in many ways including the usage of SIM card. However, i-DEN phones cannot operate on GSM networks.
Can I use my Tracfone / Net10 phone with Cingular / T-Mobile / ATT or vice versa?
No. Tracfone and Net10 modify all their handset's software and SIM card to display "Air Tank" or "Air Time" , which is a proprietary feature. Even if the service provider restriction has been removed, where the same phone from Cingular or T-Mobile can work immediately with a SIM from another network, the Tracfone or Net10 SIM will not be able to make calls due to empty "Air Tank".
Can I use Verizon / Cricket / Qwest / US Cellular / Alltel phone on Sprint network?
Technically yes, practically no. Technically you should be able to use any compatible CDMA handset on Sprint's network. However, even if you have the right handset, unlocked and programmed for Sprint, Sprint's activation policy does not permit a non-Sprint phone to be activated. This is a company policy issue, not a technical one. Hence, any phone that is not sold by Sprint cannot be activated on Sprint.
Can I use my Nextel / Boost phone with Verizon / Sprint?
No. i-DEN and CDMA are not compatible.
How do I find out the model of my phone?
In most phones, the model information is usually located on the back label. You will need to remove the battery to locate it. Some phones may have the model number on the face of the phone. In other cases, the carrier removed the model tag and replaced it with its own logo. The FCC ID or the CE mark is not the model.
Unlocking Instructions
Unlocking Instructions
Blackberry 8800 8300 Curve Unlock Code Entry Instructions.
How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry 8800 8300 Curve:
***** You must have a SIM card in your phone to complete these steps ( Can be active or inactive ) *****
1. Go to settings menu => and then Options
2. Select Advanced options => and then Sim card
3. Type MEPD using your Blackberry keyboard (NOTE: You will not see any text appear on the screen while typing MEPD)
4. Type MEP then [ALT BUTTON] then 2 on your Blackberry keyboard (NOTE: You will not see any text appear on the screen while typing MEPD)
5. You should be presented with a prompt "Enter Network MEP Code". Type in the unlock code received from cellunlockcode.com and press in the track wheel / jog dial to confirm
6. Your phone is now unlocked
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Blackberry 8100 Unlock Code Entry Instructions.
How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry 8100 Pearl:
Step Action
1 Insert SIM into device
2 Power phone on and Turn off the radio (Turn Wireless Off option) VERY IMPORTANT.
3 Select "Options" THEN SELECT ADVANCED OPTIONS
4 Scroll down and select "SIM Card"
5 Type "MEPPD" (please note that you will not see what you type on the screen)
6 Type "MEPP then [ALT BUTTON] then 2" (please note that you will not see what you type on the screen)
7 Enter the Unlock Code
8 Press enter
9 Reboot device. Device is now unlocked.
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Blackberry 8700 Unlock Code Entry Instructions.
How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry 8700:
8700c Unlocking Info
***** You must have a SIM card in your phone to complete these steps, Make sure the phone is not displaying the low battery warning! *****
go to settings
go to options
go to advanced options
go to sim card
Type MEPD (not case sensitive) (you will not see text appear on screen while typing)
Does it say Network active? if so your phone is locked
Hold the ALT Key while typing in MEPE (not case sensitive, and you will not see text appear on screen while typing)
It will say "Enter Network MEP Code, then you type in the unlock code, press in the jog dial to confirm.
Your phone is now unlocked
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BlackBerry 6xxx 7xxx: ie 6230, 7100, 7290 etc.. Unlock Code Instructions
How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry 6xxx 7xxx: ie 6230, 7100, 7290 etc..
Select Options menu on BB.
Now you select SIM CARD menu. To be able to see this you have to type this on the keypad on phone : (TEXT WILL NOT APPEAR ON THE SCREEN until you enter the unlock code)
Type 'MEPD' for all models except 7100 in which case in case use 'MEPPD'.
Usually u should see "active" NET lock. Now in order to disable this lock type 'MEP2' respectively 'MEPP2' if phone is 7100 and will appear a dialog asking for code. NOTE: You must use the "alt" or "shift" key to enable numbers so example would be: m-e-p-"alt key"-2 Now you should see the place to enter your net unlock code.(if not, you didn't type in mep2 or mepp2 properly.)
Here you must enter the "NET Unlock Code" that we gave you.
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Treo 680,650 600 Unlock Code Entry Instructions.
How to Enter Unlock Codes on Treo 600, 650 and 680 Cell Phones
Remove Treo battery,
Insert incorrect SIM card (Any simcard that the phone does not accept)
Power on Treo-650, 'Sim not allowed' is displayed, click OK
Go to the dial pad, and use the stylus to enter MEP code . You must enter the code in the following fashion:
*#*#(MEP-CODE)# then press dial (Where (MEP-CODE) is to be replaced by the ACTUAL code supplied by the unlocking software)
For example if the software supplied 12345678 as your MEP code for your phone , you must enter the code as follows:
*#*#12345678# , then press dial
Again the above numeric code is for illustration purposes, please enter the MEP code as supplied by us.
Phone will reset and display sim lock removed
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TREO 750 Unlock Code Entry Instructions
How to Enter Unlock Codes on the Treo 750
1)Insert NON-Cingular Sim card in the phone
2)The phone will ask for the Unlock Code
3)Please use your Stylus and choose the little Keyboard Icon on the bottom middle of the screen
4)Enter the code on the digital keyboard that appears on the screen
5)Then click again on the little keyboard Icon at the bottom middle
6) Click OK
7)Your phone is now unlocked
If you see a message that says "Timeout" just leave the phone on with that screen and the message will dissapear after a while and prompt you for the unlock code again
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Cingular BlackJack Unlock Code Entry Instructions
How to Enter Unlock Codes on a Cingular BlackJack
Step Action
1 Insert NON Cingular SIM into device
2 Power on the device
- Wait approximately 30 seconds until the SimLock application appears (the delay may be longer if the user has already attempted an unlock with the wrong code)
3 Enter the unlock code in the blank field
4 Press Ok
- If the unlock code is incorrect, an error dialog will appear. After pressing Ok on this dialog, the user has to re-enter the unlock code after delays (see above in Device Specific Information)
- If the unlock code is correct, a success dialog will appear.
5 Press Ok
- The device is now unlocked and should continue booting
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Insert disallowed simcard (a simcard that the phone does not usaully accept) and enter unlock codes when prompted
NOTE: If you are unable to connect to service provider or unable to make out going calls or recieve messages, this has nothing to do with your phone being locked or not, you need to force the BlackJack to change to GSM mode, this can be done as follows:
Power on your Phone
Enter *#1546792*#
Select Option 3 Network & Call Settings
Select option 5 Network Mode
Select GSM
This should resolve your problem.
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HP iPaq Unlock Code Entry Instructions
How to Enter Unlock Codes on HP iPaq series phones (iPaq 6315, 6325, 6300, 6515 , etc)
Step Action
1 Insert NON Cingular SIM into device
2 Power on the device
- Wait approximately 30 seconds until the SimLock application appears (the delay may be longer if the user has already attempted an unlock with the wrong code)
3 Enter the unlock code in the blank field
4 Press Ok
- If the unlock code is incorrect, an error dialog will appear. After pressing Ok on this dialog, the user has to re-enter the unlock code after delays (see above in Device Specific Information)
- If the unlock code is correct, a success dialog will appear.
5 Press Ok
- The device is now unlocked and should continue booting
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On the Today screen, tap Start > Settings.
Tap the Phone Band icon.
Tap the Keyboard icon to open the virtual keyboard
Tap Shift and then Ctl key to enable the keys.
Tap the blank area below the band selection box to open the unlock tool.
Tap Shift and then Ctl to disable the keys.
Enter the 8-digit unlock code and tap OK when done.
Wait for the device to validate the unlock code (about five seconds). You will see one of the following screens:
Unlock successful.
Unlock failed due to incorrect code. The user has three attempts to unlock. After three attempts, the device will refuse any more unlocking attempts. Perform a soft reset to reset the counter to perform additional unlocking attempts.
Device is not ready for unlocking. This error message displays when the user tries to unlock when the phone application (not the device) is not in a steady state. It takes 30 seconds after powering on the phone for it to reach a steady state.
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Sony-Ericsson Unlock Code Entry Instructions
How to Enter Unlock Codes on Sony-Ericsson Cell Phones
Switch ON your phone without Sim card
Press 1 time the left arrow
Press 2 times the button *
Press 1 time the left arrow
'Personalize with MNC2' will appear
You can now enter your unlock code
If your phone has a 'JOGDIAL' (ex : SonyEricsson K700i) you must press 'Down arrow' instead of 'Left arrow' for step 2 & 3. We mean by 'Down arrow'' to direct the Jogdial down.
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Motorola Subsidy Unlock Code Entry Instructions
How to Enter Subsidy/Unlock Codes on Motorola Cell Phones
Switch ON your phone with a not allowed Sim card (one that didn't come with the phone)
the phone show 'Enter Special Code' or 'Enter Subsidy Code' and you can now enter your unlock code
Note: If you get the prompt "Contact Service Provider" or "Phone Blocked" , please leave your phone on at that prompt for upto 8 hours. This will reset the phone's internal timer and automatically change the prompt to "Enter Subsidy Code" , at which point you should enter the unlock codes exactly as provided.
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LG Unlock Code Entry Instructions
How to Enter Unlock Codes On LG Mobile Phones
Step Action
1 Insert non-Cingular SIM card
2 Power on the handset
- phone will display "phone restricted"
3 Select "Cancel"
- phone will display "phone restriction code"
4 Enter the SIM Unlock code
5 Select "OK"
- the handset is now successfully unlocked
How to Unlock LG (most models):
- Insert not-allowed SIM card
- Power on the handset- phone will display "phone restricted"
- Select "Cancel" - phone will display "phone restriction code"
- Enter the SIM unlock code
- Select "OK" - the handset is now successfully unlocked
Unlock Instruction for LG TU720 (SHINE)
1. Power ON your phone with not allowed sim card (one that didn't come with the phone)
2. Type *#865625#
3. the phone will ask you to input the unlock code twice, just input the unlock code
4. Device is now unlocked
How to Unlock LG KG800 or TG800 Chocolate:
- With the phone in standby, enter 2945#*7101#. This will activate the extra menu.
- Go to: Settings>Security>SimLock>Network
- Select deactivate. Enter the unlock code
Model : LG F2250
With orange sim card in the start menu tape : 2945#*3311# handset show saved then return to startup screen press Menu key, choose Settings > Security > Sim Lock> Network > Deactivate, handset will now show 'Enter NCK' tape your unlock code and OK.
Model : LG U8110
With a not allowed sim card in your phone enter Pin code then validate tape : 277634#*#, select 'Sim Unlock' menu enter NCK code then validate, your phone is now unlocked.
Model : LG U8210
With a not allowed sim card enter Pin code then validate tape : 277634#*#, now you show test menu choose Sim test menu and tape : 2945#*#, choose Sim Unlock menu, handset show 'Enter NCK' tape code Simlock, then OK.
Model : LG U8150
Switch ON your phone with a not allowed Sim card, compose : 277634#*#, go to menu 'Sim Lock' and enter your unlock code.
Model : All Others
Switch ON your phone with an allowed sim card and compose :
2945#*5101# - LG 510w
1945#*5101# - LG 1200 & B1200
2945#*5221# - LG 5200 & 52200
2945#*5301# - LG 5300
2945#*5401# - LG 5400
2945#*70001# - LG 7020
2945#*7101# - LG 7100
2945#*1201# - LG 1100 & 1300
2945#*70001# - LG 7250T & 1100
2945#*2201# - LG C2200
2945#*5301# - LG T5100
2945#*3311# - C3310
Go to 'Menu' and then to 'Settings', select 'Security', to finish select 'Network Provider' and select 'Desactivate' then type your unlock code.
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LG CU-500 Unlock Code Entry Instructions
How-To Enter Unlock Codes on LG CU500 mobile phones:
Insert a non-Cingular SIM card into your LG CU 500 and power on your phone
When you get the invalid sim-card message/prompt, enter 159753#*# on your phones keypad
On the next screen enter the unlock code provided than press OK.
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LG CU-400 Unlock Code Entry Instructions
1-Insert non-Cingular SIM card2-Power on the handset- phone will display "Invalid SmartChip"3-In Idle screen, enter 159753#*#
- phone will display "Enter NCK, Remaining 5"4-Enter the 8 digit SIM Unlock code5-Select "OK"- the handset is now successfully unlocked
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LG CU-320 Unlock Code Entry Instructions
1) Power on the Handset.
2) In Idle screen, input the special code "277634#*#".
3)Access the submenu "SIM Test" in Phone Test Mode.
4)Input the special code "2945#*#".
5)Access the submenu "SIM Unlock" which is just activated after the special code
6)Input the 8-digit Unlock code in the "Enter unlock code" input screen.
7)It will be unlocked.
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Samsung P777, D357 , D807, D407 Unlock Code Entry Instructions
How-To Enter Unlock Codes on a Samsung P777, D357 , D807, D407 mobile phone:
Switch on your phone with a non-accepted SIM card. The phone will ask for 'Password'.
You can now enter your unlcok code. (Even if phone doesn't ask for a password, enter the unlock code)
If 'Insert Correct SIM card' message appears: enter #0111*code#
ZX10, ZX20, A707, X497, C417
Power on without sim, type in #7465625*638*Unlock code#
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Pantech, HP, 8525, 3125, 2125 & all Windows Smartphones, Windows Pocket PC Phones:
Power on with incorrect sim, enter unlock code when prompted
Enter code using onscreen keyboard when unlocking a Pocket PC Phone
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How to Enter Unlock Codes on Nokia phones
- Switch ON your phone without SIM Card
- Compose #pw+code+1# ("code" is meant to be the actual unlock code, which we sent you)
IF THE CODE IS REJECTED, SUBSTITUTE THE 1 WITH A 7
SO IT IS: #PW+YOURCODE+7#
The letter P appears after you quickly press 3 times the button star ( * )
The letter W appears after you quickly press 4 times the button star ( * )
The letter + appears after you quickly press 2 times the button star ( * )
The phone shows "SIM Restriction Off" and is unlocked!
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