Re: UNLOCK CODES

playaut0785 · 08-22-2006, 01:59 PM

unlocking rules

dude222 · 08-28-2006, 04:38 PM

[/quote] In addition to the layman, it allows you to buy a phone and use it with any provider you choose to use in your home country.

If that phone is LOCKED. Inserting a foreign sim card will cause the phone to say "enter subsidy code" and will NOT let you do much more than power down or enter the code

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This is something I'm not used to at all. Are you saying that if you have an unlock code for a phone you want, you can use any phone on a different network if you have the unlock code(s) for it? Please excuse my ignorance on this one...

tushiee · 08-30-2006, 11:23 PM

Also a newbie. If I unlock my phone, can I get rid of the Photos, etc... that came on it. I don't know why they think I need a collection of motorolla pictures?

tina_1138 · 09-01-2006, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bubble.tea

sorry that nobody answered your question.

In a nutshell.

unlocking a phone, refers to the subsidy lock, allows you to use ANY providers sim card (thereby incurring their native fees) in your phone RATHER-be forced to 'roam' (thereby incurring your OWN providers ROAMING (usually grossly inflated) rates while in another country).

That applies mainly to businessmen., or simply vacationers in foreign countries.

In addition to the layman, it allows you to buy a phone and use it with any provider you choose to use in your home country.

If that phone is LOCKED. Inserting a foreign sim card will cause the phone to say "enter subsidy code" and will NOT let you do much more than power down or enter the code

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Enjoy.

WOW thanks for that!
Now how do I rid my phone of those stupid pictures that come with it?

ricko · 09-14-2006, 06:51 PM

please help how do i unlock motorola v188

Brad729 · 09-14-2006, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony E!

subsidy unlock codes work in conjunction with your IMEI/ESN numbers on your handset, each code is different, we do not have nor do we provide unlock codes, don't ask.

In addition to what Tony said, I would urge you not to trust random strangers to give you the correct unlock code. If you enter the code incorrectly too many times, you'll lock the SIM.

There are unlocking services that charge a reasonable rate (online or at independently-owned cellular dealers that aren't corporate-run), but if you are really determined to unlock it on your own and take the risk, please try searching google. Just beware that you might end up downloading a useless program bundled with spyware if you don't trust the source or the site it's coming from.

Weez_1000 · 09-23-2006, 06:44 PM

I requested an unlock code from cingular because I am traveling overseas and they granted the request. They sent me the code but no instructions........Ive searched but have so far come up empty, does anyone know what steps to follow when unlocking a motorola V551 with an unlock code?

Thanks in advance
Weez

Brad729 · 09-23-2006, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Weez_1000

I requested an unlock code from cingular because I am traveling overseas and they granted the request. They sent me the code but no instructions........Ive searched but have so far come up empty, does anyone know what steps to follow when unlocking a motorola V551 with an unlock code?

Thanks in advance
Weez

When you take out your Cingular SIM and put in a different SIM for the first time, it will ask for the unlock code and you have to put it in EXACTLY as they gave it to you. Inputting the wrong unlock code too many times will lock the SIM which means you might as well throw the SIM in the trash bin. (it's either 3 or 5 incorrect tries, I can't remember so get it right the first time!)

Weez_1000 · 09-23-2006, 07:32 PM

Thank you

ozarkmouse · 10-05-2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KenNielsen

I will just talk to myself here then, I requested the unlock code from T-Mobile but they refused saying I had not been a customer for the minimum required 90 days. Something to take note of if you are new and want your unlock code. I will try again after 90 days are up.

Well at least they are giving the chance to get the unlock code cingular refused to give me mine and I have been with them when it was att&t itg has been 10 years now. But you have to see it from thier view you recieved that phone at a big discount when you signed up and it takes them a while to recoup the money that went out to purchase that phone for you.