The reason for this question is typically somebody is trying to use a SIM card other than that provided by the network operator who provided the phone.
Network operators sell their mobile phones at a much-reduced rate in order to entice customers into a contract of typically 12 or 18 months.
In practice what the operator is doing is adding the cost of the cell phone into the monthly contract charge for the service.
This is why they put in place restriction codes to ensure that the mobile phone cannot be used with another carrier while they recoup its initial cost.
This restriction can be lifted by entering an unlock code into the handset.
The type of code and unlocking process differs from handset to handset.
This code is called different things in different markets and even different hardware manufacturers.
The Code can be referred to as an: Unlock code, Network Unlock Code, Restriction Code or a Subsidy Code.
How do I get an Unlock Code?
To get the network unlocking code your first port of call should be your network operator.
If you are out of contract, although not obliged to, they will often give you the code.
Make sure you ask the company who supplied the phone and not the SIM card.
After the unlocking code has been entered you should be able to use the phone with any valid SIM supplied by any network service provider.
You can also buy an unlocking code from third-party providers and if you like to learn more on how unlocking codes are generated (including FREE codes) please visit this page here.
You are then free to choose a tariff or plan which best suits your phone usage from another network service provider even in another country.
A word of warning you also buy a new SIM from another operator you may find that your phone is now locked to that new network.
Also, the cell phone charges that will be applied for calls made on whatever network the new SIM uses may be much higher than what you could get if you were free to choose a SIM and service tariff, which best suits your phone usage, from another network service provider.
In other words, be very careful about what you are buying!
Anyway back to unlocking, once you have been given the Unlock Code by your operator or unlock service, the process differs from phone to phone. The following instructions are typical and should only be used for guidance.
Key in 00000000 or whatever the default password is for your phone. (8 x 0’S)
1. If you have changed your phone password, change your password back to the default 8 zeros (00000000).
2. Put your new SIM in the phone
3. When an Incorrect SIM error comes up, type *#9998*3323#.
4. White screen will appear with an exit option. Press the right softkeys.
5. This will reboot the phone and the normal service screens will appear.
6*. Type *0141# and then press the green call key. “Personalisation” or “Personalised” will appear.
7. Turn your phone off and put the original SIM back in.
8. Turn the phone on you will be immediately prompted to enter your password
9. Key in the default password as used above.
10. Your phone is now unlocked and free to use on any network.
New service providers are in the business of making money and are therefore not keen that new customers simply switch to them without purchasing a new cell phone. New users will find it difficult to convince new cell phone network providers to have them on board using an existing cell phone.
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People making use of cell phones have their reasons for wanting to change from their current network while keeping their existing phones and that is why more and more people are turning to unlocking services that will enable them to still benefit from the current features they get from using their favorite cell phone brand such as the style or usability aspects they fell in love with.
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Think of it this way, the mobile network gave you the phone or you got it at a real bargain price. The least you can do is to show your loyalty to them by staying with the mobile provider until such time that the contract is up for renewal. That is just how companies like AT&T or T-Mobile get to retain you as loyal customers. Whatever the situation, you want to unlock your phone and might be wondering if your carrier will do that for you.
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The other more modern way of unlocking your phone got to do with using a “secret code”. Making use of this option is not as expensive and takes up hardly any time. The person rendering the service will e-mail the code to you with detailed instructions on how to unlock your phone. Your mobile phone’s IMEI serial number and the network provider that locked your phone, forms the basis of the code used. Or you could simply download your own software kit.
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Unless of course, they ran out of the unlocked versions in which case you have no choice in the matter. However, in most cases they are only able to sell users locked AT&T phones, but can unlock your cell phone should you pay the full unsubsidized price.
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Do not for one moment think that by unlocking your phone that you do not have to honor your existing contract anymore. For the maintenance fee that is billed monthly is still be your responsibility for as long as the contract is still valid
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It does not matter where you purchased your phone, the minute you unlock your sim or cell phone it will make that you can use your favorite phone anywhere and with whatever SIM card you please. This in itself is very convenient for most cell phone users.
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Your mobile phone can either be unlocked by sending it to a company that is legally allowed to perform the needed service for you which is the old fashioned way of doing things, or you could make use of another way to get this done.
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What is nice about the latest unlocking technology, is that it is legal! Everyone have their favorite phone, but are not necessarily happy with either the service provider or the plan they are on and would love the opportunity to unlock their phone to change all that. It may just give them the opportunity to switch to another service provider where there are much better benefits to let them experience superior service and quality.
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When you are with a particular service provider it would be crucial to stay wide awake when looking for ways to unlock your mobile phone as they may just realize what you are trying to do and therefore lock your phone permanently. Who of us did not experience some form of dissatisfaction with our current mobile service provider, but we do not have the energy or the time to bother in switching mobile phones.
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It can be annoying to say the least to be limited to a specific service provider as they lock the sim card of your phone. They know full well that the SIM(Subcriber Information Module) is the only way for you to connect with your service provider and that serves as a medium between the user and the phone. Then there is what is known as the serial number often referred to as the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) that connects the service provider to a particular cell phone and in turn connect that very same phone to its user. You are therefore bound to a specific service provider.
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