Unlock codes for a Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100)

In this post we tell you 3 things. Where to get an Unlock code, 2. how to Unlock code your Samsung Galaxy S II, and how to solve any problems you might have during the unlocking process.

But first, a bit of background on the How to unlock a Samsung Galaxy S II is one of the latest variations of the largely popular Samsung Galaxy smartphone collection, meaning people on all networks want to get a good deal on the sought after smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy’s popularity can be pinned to the fact it runs on the Android platform, which is one of the most popular and widely used platforms, in close competition with Apple’s IOS software.

One of the wining features most have found with the Samsung Galaxy S II however is the quality of the handset’s high resolution wide screen, making it a favourite among smartphone users worldwide.

Unlocking your SII is a straight forward process, but make sure you get your Unlocking Code from a reliable supplier

There are a number of routes you can take in order to remove the restrictions placed on your Samsung.

The first route involves contacting your network service provider, and asking them to do it for you or to give you the unlock code.

This usually costs between nothing and £20, and is the safest way to go about unlocking your Samsung i9000 Galaxy S as your network will provide support throughout and aftercare services.

Network operators are reluctant to give you a Network unlock Code and will make the process as difficult as possible

If you don’t want to pay £20 to your network service provider, there is the option of using a service or independent high street store that will do anything from providing you with an unlock code to going through the whole process for you.

They usually cost on average £10 for the code and maybe a little more for the full unlocking service.

But beware as they could provide you with a false code or the unlock may not work but they will most likely still charge you.

With a free Unlocking service you get what you pay for, no guarantee of success and if the code doesn’t work you are on your own

If you don’t want to spend any money, try using one of the free and helpful unlocking guides found on either forums or technology websites. Sometimes if you have no clue about technology or mobile phones, attempting to do it yourself could cause more harm than it is worth.

But these unlocking guides are free, so there is no harm in having a look at a few before making a decision. The plus point of the Samsung Galaxy S II is that there is a built in unlock code that is guaranteed to work, you just need to find it, instead trying to find a reputable website to provide an unlock code.

Once you have an unlock code, it is time to put it to use on your Samsung handset. Here are some simple instructions to follow in order to unlock your Stratus mobile phone.

Steps to follow to unlock your Samsung Galaxy S II

Firstly: you need to remove the accepted sim card from the phone, and insert a non accepted sim card, i.e. a sim card that is not on the network that the handset it locked to, preferably the sim card you plan to use with the phone once it has been unlocked.

Then: switch the phone back on and you should be greeted with a message similar to ‘enter password’. This is prompting you to enter the unlock code.

Finally: Once you have entered the unlock code, and it has been accepted, your Samsung should be unlocked! If there are any issues, contact your network service provider or the source for your unlock code.