Unlocking Guide - Please read first
Joined: 17 Apr 05 |  Post #125 January 2007, 19:02 |
Why unlock a phone? Unlocking is the opening of a phone to allow it to use any network, and removing the restriction that the original network placed on there. Several reasons for doing this are: Cheaper on another network, the phone is cheaper on a network but you don't want to use that network, the phone is moving country (be aware, some countries including Spain outlaw the unlocking of phones) or a person just want different networks open on their phone. There are a lot of phones on the market today that cannot be unlocked yet, and there are a lot of people scamming and making money from this. I hope to mainly cover the basics in this thread, if you have any questions that aren't covered, please PM me and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Nokia There are three major groups for Nokia's as far as unlocking is concerned. DCT3 All DCT phones can be unlocked remotely provided that the codes haven't previously attempted. If they have, you'll need professional tools to get them unlocked, I recommend paying a specialist to do it (usually much cheaper then buying the kit). DCT4 All DCT4 phones can be unlocked remotely provided that the codes haven't been previously attempted. If they have, you'll need professional tools to get them unlocked, I recommend paying a specialist to do it (usually much cheaper then buying the kit). BB5 Most BB5 phones cannot be unlocked by many people yet. However, there are a few that can be now. Very few people have the kit in yet, and it's still very limited. The following phones should now be possible to unlock: 6630 RM1 6680 RM36 6681 RM57 and RM58 E60 RM49 E70 RM10 N70 RM84 and RM99 N90 RM42 N91 RM43 To find out your version number, press *#0000#. The rest cannot be unlocked easily yet and definitely cannot be unlocked remotely unless via the network. The current list stands at: 3250 5200 5300 5500 5700 6125 6126 6131 6136 6233 6234 6270 6280 6288 6630 6680 6681 6682 7370 7373 7390 E50 E60 E61 E62 E65 E70 N70 N71 N72 N73 N80 N90 N91 N92 N93 N95 List gathered from various sources, if your model isn't listed here and is less than a year old, it's safe to assume it is BB5. If you are still unsure, please post and ask, but make it clear you have looked at the list and I'll update it! The current process is risky, involved, usually expensive and very difficult for these models, still best to try through your operator. Please note well that the unlock not only depend on the model number, but the version number too. Don't ask for any more information about any new ones that haven't been listed, I will update this as I have more added to the list. To get these phones unlocked, visit a local unlocking centre or visit www.nokiafix.com for more details. Sony Ericsson Most SE phones can be unlocked, however I don't know of any code generators, so they must be done via cable/software. I highly recommend taking these to professionals that insure against damage, as even I get these wrong sometimes. Major groups in Sony Ericsson are: DB2010 - CID16 DB2010 - CID29 DB2010 - CID36 DB2010 - CID49 - (These are especially temperamental) DB2020 CID49 can be done without issues CID51 may need to be re-flashed, hence data loss CID52 cannot be done in many places at all and is very expensive at the moment. Motorola All motorola's that I know of can be done, however some are more complex then others. Motorola codes are not generated using the IMEI, but they can be obtained using it. I personally have access to a code record system for 2G handsets, however I cannot generate them, and this is a paid service. Otherwise, feel free to post for more information on unlocking yours. Samsung Some Samsung's can be unlocked using generic codes, there is a thread (here) in this forum with all the codes found up to date. However, these only seem to work on older models, and can kill phones if not used properly. Otherwise, all other models can only be done by professionals. Any questions or comment, please PM me or start a thread (make sure to abide by the rules). Please remember that there are people's job dedicated to the cracking of these locks, so not all of them have a free solution. If yours doesn't, just remember, you're supporting a member of a team that allows you to unlock your phone at all! This post has been edited 19 times. The last edit took place 11.04.08, 01:22. |
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