How to Unlock Mobile Phones
March 17, 2010
When you first purchase a mobile phone, the particular network operator you bought it on locks it so that you can use it on no other network but theirs, for obvious reasons. Unlocking the mobile phone is pretty simple for, you have all the resources you would need in the world wide web. Unlocking a mobile phone is totally legal and its no surprise that mobile phone companies are not so keen to trumpet this fact! Here are some simple methods using which you can unlock a mobile phone is a jiffy.
Method – 1:
The simplest way to unlock your mobile phone is to call up your network operator and request for an unlock code. The code will be provided to you for free, using which you can unlock your phone with no apparent effort. This method mostly works, but if it doesn’t, don’t panic. There are other ways as well.
Method – 2:
You can find a code in the internet for unlocking your mobile phone for free or for a little fee, in case your network operator does not furnish any. For this, you will need to provide certain details such as:
-
The handset’s brand
-
Model number
-
Network you bought it on
-
IMEI number – This can be found by simply typing *#06# in to your mobile phone.
Then, do a Google search to find out the list of websites that provide unlocking codes for your particular model. Such websites are aplenty, so you wouldn’t have any trouble finding one. Once you have gotten hold of the suitable code, (this will be a mix of numbers, special characters and digits. For example, #pw+5746232089+1#) replace the sim card with that of your preferred network and type in the code carefully. The alphabets in the unlock code cannot be typed using the regular text keys. For this, you can make use of the ‘*’ key. Pressing it three times will produce the alphabet ‘p’ while pressing it four times will produce ‘w’.
The message ‘Phone restriction off’ will then be displayed, indicating that you have successfully unlocked your phone. If it doesn’t, you have four more trials left, but be very careful, for five wrong attempts could get your phone hard locked.
Method – 3:
If the above two methods do not seem to work, you still have another option, which again is possible using the internet. Using a downloadable code and an unlocking clip that can be purchased online for as low as £4, you can unlock your mobile phone effortlessly. This method however, requires some technical know-how, so do it yourself only if you’ve had previous experience with technical stuff.
A note of caution:
The above unlocking methods can only be used on GSM phones. Please do not attempt them on CDMA or TDMA mobile phones.
Here are some websites that provide mobile phone unlocking services:
Related posts:
- How to recycle mobile phones?
- How to Track Mobile Phones
- Bosses can now spy on employees using their mobile phones
- Sony erisson W800i specifications
- LTE Technology In Mobile Phones
Comments
Got something to say?
Latest Voucher Codes
 |
Free Bluetooth headset ALL 12 month SIM Only plan code: FREEBT |
|
|
Free PAYG mobile broadband dongle for 1. All 18 month contracts £35 and over 2. All 24 month contracts £30 and over 3. 12 month SIM Only deals (£2 code: PAYGMB |
|
|
Free Vodafone 533 Violet for All 12 Month Sim Only tariffs £20 and over code: Violet |
|
|
Free Vodafone 533 rouge for All 12 Month Sim Only tariffs £10 and over code: Rouge |
|
