Tips On Unlocking Phones
One of the frequently asked questions in the world of mobile communication is about how to unlock a mobile phone. This question is raised especially when a customer decides to shift their mobile needs to GSM. You will be interested to know that GSM phones are really designed as unlocked phones. They become locked phones when the customers avail of gifts, special offers, discounted prices so they have to be ‘locked’ to a particular provider. The disadvantage of having locked phones is that you have to pay high roaming charges when you have to bring the phone out of the country and use their services. The good news is SIM locked phones can still be used through unlocking it. It is now possible to unlock phones through different ways.
The question on how to unlock phones will be answered by various techniques. However, it will vary depending on the model and carrier that you have. Before reading further, you need to have the mobile phone number, network and country in which the phone is locked, manufacturer of the phone and its model number, the IMEI number of phone, which you can get by typing *#06# in your phone. Here are the ways on how to unlock phones:
First, find companies which offer unlocking services. You have to pay a small amount of money n exchange for the service. By the unlocking phone company, you may be offered with unlocking equipments or products that could unlock any type of phones or a phone specific unlocking tool. These tools or equipments are really useful but if you only need it once, it is practical to avail the service and not the tool because it is quite expensive. The next unlocking option is to ask help from your service provider. You need to call and talk with customer representative and state that you want to unlock your phone. After a few weeks, you will receive a notice and you may be charged with unlocking fee. You may need to stay in the service for 12 months especially when you are in a post paid plan. After the provision, you will be given an unlocking code and you can just type it in your phone. If you want to unlock the phone by yourself or if you are denied with unlocking code information, you can make use of phone unlocking forums. By searching in mobile forums, you can see there your phone’s unlocking codes. Another alternative on how to unlock a phone is to use special software for it. With the help of data cable, you can calculate and get the unlocking code. Just be sure to make sure that the code is right for your mobile phone.
When your phone is already unlocked, you need to reprogram the data settings in your phone in order to activate it. After that, you can continue to use your phone such as sending pictures, using the web and enjoy the benefits and services offered in the network that you want.
The question on how to unlock phones will be answered by various techniques. However, it will vary depending on the model and carrier that you have. Before reading further, you need to have the mobile phone number, network and country in which the phone is locked, manufacturer of the phone and its model number, the IMEI number of phone, which you can get by typing *#06# in your phone. Here are the ways on how to unlock phones:
First, find companies which offer unlocking services. You have to pay a small amount of money n exchange for the service. By the unlocking phone company, you may be offered with unlocking equipments or products that could unlock any type of phones or a phone specific unlocking tool. These tools or equipments are really useful but if you only need it once, it is practical to avail the service and not the tool because it is quite expensive. The next unlocking option is to ask help from your service provider. You need to call and talk with customer representative and state that you want to unlock your phone. After a few weeks, you will receive a notice and you may be charged with unlocking fee. You may need to stay in the service for 12 months especially when you are in a post paid plan. After the provision, you will be given an unlocking code and you can just type it in your phone. If you want to unlock the phone by yourself or if you are denied with unlocking code information, you can make use of phone unlocking forums. By searching in mobile forums, you can see there your phone’s unlocking codes. Another alternative on how to unlock a phone is to use special software for it. With the help of data cable, you can calculate and get the unlocking code. Just be sure to make sure that the code is right for your mobile phone.
When your phone is already unlocked, you need to reprogram the data settings in your phone in order to activate it. After that, you can continue to use your phone such as sending pictures, using the web and enjoy the benefits and services offered in the network that you want.
Comments (1)
Rafal Mly
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Internet marketer and blogger
That's very interesting blog, thanks for sharing the info.
regards