Model : LG Optimus 3D P920
1. Power on your LG phone with the original SIM card in
2. Enter 2945#*920#
3. A menu will pop up, select SIM Unlock or network lock
4. Enter your NCK unlock code and hit OK
5. Your LG phone may automatically reboot
Model : LG Cookie Style T310
1 - Power ON the phone with a not accepted simcard,
2 - Type 2945#*310# to enter unlock menu,
3 - Enter unlock code.
Model: LG GT400 Viewty Smile
1. Switch ON the phone without SIM Card,
2. Press the "CellPhone" icon at the bottom of the screen to show the keypad,
3. Compose 2945#*400#
4. A new menu will appear, select "SIM Unlock"
5. Enter the Unlock Code and press OK
6. The phone will restart and is now unlocked !
Model: LG Optimus 2X
1. Insert the sim card which works out your phone
2. Enter 2945#*990#
3. window appears for the code
4. Enter the code nck received
5. the phone is unlocked
Model: LG Optimus 7 and LG-E900
1 - Insert SIM Card from a not accepted SIM Card
2 - Type the PIN Code of your SIM Card and submit it
3 - The message "... Please call your network provider to get the unlock code" will appear
But on the bottom of the screen, the keyboard is still here with "#" and "*" and invite you to "Type PIN"
Just submit the code you receive and that's it !
Model: LG P500 Optimus
1. Power ON your phone with not allowed sim card (one that didn�t come with the phone)
2. Type 2945#*500#
3. the phone will ask you to input the unlock code twice, just input the unlock code
4. Device is now unlocked
Model : LG GW300 Viewty & Gossip
1. Power on your LG Viewty GW300 with the original SIM card in.
2. Enter 2945#*71001#
3. A menu will pop up, select SIM Unlock.
4. Enter your unlock code and hit OK.
5. Your LG Viewty GW300 may automatically reboot and should now be unlocked!
Model: LG GT350 Town
1. Power on the LG GT350 Town with the original SIM card in.
2. Enter 2945#*350#
3. A menu will pop up, select SIM Unlock, DO NOT select NETWORK unlock.
4. Enter your unlock code and hit OK.
5. The LG GT350 Town will restart..
6. Put in any sim card you want, you will need to make a call for the new sim card to initialise with the phone.
7. Thats it, mobile unlocked.
Model: LG GM360 Viewty Snap
1. Power on your LG Viewty GM360 with the original SIM card in.
2. Enter 2945#*360#
3. A menu will pop up, select SIM Unlock.
4. Enter your unlock code and hit OK.
Model: LG GS290 Cookie Fresh
1. Power phone ON with original SIM
2. Type 2945#*290# to enter unlock menu
3. Enter the unlocking code
Model: LG GT400
1. Turn phone on without simcard
2. Press telephone icon at bottom of screen to bring up the phone keypad
3. Enter 2945#*400#
4. A menu will pop up, select network unlock
5. Enter your unlock code and press ok
6. The phone will then reboot and the unlock is complete
Model: LG GW620
1. power phone ON with original SIM
2. type 2945#*620# to enter unlock menu
3. Enter the unlocking code
Model: LG GM205
1. switch on your phone with original working simcard
2. enter code 2495#71001# .. nothing will show in the screen.
3. now go to menu > setting > security > simlock > network lock > deactivate: enter your unlock code in it
Model: LG GW820 eXpo
1. Power on your LG GW820 eXpo with the original SIM card in.
2. Enter 2945#*700#
3. A menu will pop up, select SIM Unlock.
4. Enter your unlock code and hit OK.
5. Your LG GW820 eXpo may automatically reboot.
Model : LG GM205
1. Power phone ON with original SIM
2. Type 2945#*71001# to enter unlock menu
3. Enter the unlocking code
Model: LG GB250, GB220
1. Power on your phone without SIM card
2. Enter 2945#*71001#
3. From the menu that pops up select "SIM unlock"
4. Enter unlock code you received from our website and press OK
5. The phone will then reboot and the unlock is complete
Model : LG GW520
1. power phone ON with original SIM
2. type 2945#*71001# to enter unlock menu
3. Enter the unlocking code
Model : LG Viewty / GW300
1. Power on your LG Viewty GW300 with the original SIM card in.
2. Enter 2945#*700#
3. A menu will pop up, select SIM Unlock.
4. Enter your unlock code and hit OK. (Entering multiple incorrect unlock codes may permanently lock your phone!)
5. Your LG Viewty GW300 may automatically reboot and should now be unlocked!
Model: LG BL20
1. insert original sim card and turn phone on.
2. Enter 2945#*20#
3. A menu will pop up, select sim unlock
4. Enter your unlock code and press ok
Model: LG BL40
1. insert original sim card and turn phone on.
2. Enter 2945#*40#
3. A menu will pop up, select sim unlock
4. Enter your unlock code and press ok
Model : LG C1100
- First you must put in an allowed simcard, then :
- type 2945#*1201#.
- Goto Menu/Settings/Security Settings/Sim Locks
- Select 'Locktype'/Deactivate and Enter the code.
Model : LG GT505
- power phone ON without SIM
- type 2945#*505# to enter unlock menu
- enter unlock code
Model : LG GB250
- power phone ON without SIM
- type 2945#*71001# to enter unlock menu
- enter unlock code
Model : LG GW520
- power phone ON without SIM
- type 2945#*71001# to enter unlock menu
- enter unlock code !
Model : LG KB770
1. Power on phone with original SIM card
2. Type 2945*#770#
3. In the menu that appears select Sim unlock
4. Enter supplied unlock code
5. Your phone is unlocked
Model : LG KP170
1 - Switch ON your phone with a T Mobile Sim inserted
2 - Press telephone icon at bottom of screen to bring up the phone keypad
3 - Then compose : 2945#*170#
4 - A menu will pop up, select Unlock Usim
5 - Then Select Network Lock
6 - Enter your unlock code and press ok (you only have 10 attempts)
7 - The phone will then reboot and the unlock is complete.
Model: LG CU-515
1.Put a SP-locked sim in the phone, phone say invalid smart chip
2.Now enter *#865625# then select option 1 and then again select 1 and enter your 16 digits code
Phone will be unlocked!
Model : LG TE365
1. Power on phone with original SIM card
2. Type *#0001#code#
3. Your phone is unlocked
Model : LG CT810 (Incite)
1. Power on phone with original SIM card
2. Type 2945#*810#
3. In the menu that appears select Sim unlock
4. Enter supplied unlock code
5. Your phone is unlocked
Model : LG CB630 (Invision)
1) Insert an AT&T or Cingular SIM in the phone; it does not have to be an active SIM
2) Dial this into the LG Incite's phone menu
3) *#865625#
4) Press CALL
5) It should you ask you for the code
Model : LG U830
1. Have your unlock code handy.
2. InserI a 3 SIM card in the phone and switch power on.
3. Enter the following key sequence 94471877#*#
4. Select the option �unlock USIM�.
5. Select the option �network unlock�
6. Enter your unlock code.
7. Handset should now display �network unlock success�.
8. Handset will now restart.
Model : LG KF300
1. Put wrong simcard
2. Phone alert 'insert correct card'
3. Right under in screen you see deblokkeren (dutch)
4. Click on it en click 'Network lock off'
5. Insert code!
Model : LG KP100
1. Insert original sim card and turn phone on.
2. Enter 2945#*20001#
3. Sim unlock mode pop up .
4. Enter your unlock code and press ok
5. The phone will then reboot and the unlock is complete.
Model : LG KF755d
1. Insert original sim card and turn phone on
2. Press telephone icon at bottom of screen to bring up the phone keypad
3. Enter 2945#*755# (or 2945#*750# if 1st option doesn't work)
4. A menu will pop up, select sim unlock
5. Enter your unlock code and press ok
6. The phone will then reboot and the unlock is complete
Model : LG Incite CT-810
- Insert a SIM from the original network
- 2945#*810# will show the unlock menu
- Enter unlock code
Model : LG KP265
1 - Use Original SIM to switch ON the Phone.
2 - Compose 2945#*265#
3 - Then go to MENU > SETTINGS > SECURITY
4 - Then go to SIM LOCKS > NETWORK > DESACTIVATE
5 - ENTER NCK (your Unlock Code)
Model : LG ME550
1 - Use Original SIM to switch ON the Phone.
2 - Compose 2945#*71101#
3 - Menu will appear, go to settings > security > sim lock
4 - Enter NCK ( Unlock Code ) and press OK.
Model : LG TU915
- Switch ON your phone with an allowed SIM Card
- Then compose: 2945#*9701#
- It should you ask you for the code
OR
Enter *#865625# then enter your 16 digits code
Model : LG KF390, KF390q and CF360
1) Insert a SIM Card from the network the mobile is locked to and turn it on
2) Insert the following sequence *#865625#;
3) Select 'Unlock USIM'
4) Select 'Network Lock'
5) Insert the unlock code
6) Select ok. Done!
Model : LG G910 :
1. Insert an invalid simcard and turn phone on.
2. Insert PIN
3. Phone says \"Invalid sim card\"
4. Select \"Emergency calls\"
5. Enter 2945#*71001#
6. Sim unlock mode pop up
7. Select netlock
8. Enter your 16-digit unlock code and press ok
9. The phone will then reboot and the unlock is complete.
Model : LG Prada, KE850 :
1. Switch the telephone on with Original SIM card inside.
2. Enter SIM pin if required.
3. Enter 2945#*8501# and press the call button (middle button bottom of the screen).
4. SIM unlock mode will appear on screen.
5. Enter unlock code
6. Select Reboot.
7. Switch phone off, and then turn back on again. Phone is now unlocked
Model : LG CT810
1. insert original sim card and turn phone on.
2. Enter 2945#*810#
3. A menu will pop up, select sim unlock
4. Enter your unlock code and press ok
5. The phone will then reboot and the unlock is complete.
Model : LG VU CU915 & CU920 (Vu)
1. Put a AT&T or Cingular SIM in the phone; it does not have to be an active SIM
2. Enter *#865625# then the 16 digit unlock code
3. Device should say: Network Lock Deactivated
4. Phone may automatically reboot and is now unlocked !
Model : LG U310
1. Turn ON the phone without SIM Card
2. Enter 815118#*#
3. Sim unlock mode pop up
4. Enter your unlock code and press ok
5. The phone will then reboot and the unlock is complete.
Model : LG iQ
1 - Switch ON mobile with a not Allowed SIM Card,
2 - If phone ask, enter the PIN code of your SIM Card
3 - Now phone will ask you to enter the unlocking code !
Model : LG KC550, KS360, KP230, KP500, KP501, KP270, KM900, KM500, GT810, GC900, GT360
1. Insert original sim card and turn phone on.
2. Enter 2945#*71001#
3. Sim unlock mode pop up .
4. Enter your unlock code and press ok
5. The phone will then reboot and the unlock is complete.
Model : LG KF700 (aka LG Virgo)
1. insert original sim card and turn phone on.
2. Enter 2945#*700#
3. A menu will pop up, select sim unlock
4. Enter your unlock code and press ok
5. The phone will then reboot and the unlock is complete.
Model : LG KC910, KF910 (aka LG Prada)
1. insert original sim card and turn phone on.
2. Enter 2945#*910#
3. A menu will pop up, select sim unlock
4. Enter your unlock code and press ok
5. The phone will then reboot and the unlock is complete.
Model : LG KF750
1. insert original sim card and turn phone on.
2. Enter 2945#*750#
3. A menu will pop up, select sim unlock
4. Enter your unlock code and press ok
5. The phone will then reboot and the unlock is complete.
Model : LG KF600
1. Insert original sim card and turn phone on.
2. Enter 2945#*71001#
3. Sim unlock mode pop up .
4. Enter your unlock code and press ok
5. The phone will then reboot and the unlock is complete.
Model : LG U970
1. Insert original sim card and turn phone on.
2. Enter 2945#*970#
3. A menu will pop up, select Unlock Usim.
4. Select Network Lock.
5. Enter the unlock code and ok.
Model : LG U300
1 - Switch ON the phone with Accepted SIM Card (from Original Network Provider)
2 - Enter Code : 815118#*#
3 - then phone will ask to enter NCK
Model : LG C2000
1) Insert non-Cingular SIM card
2) Power on the handset - phone will display "phone restricted"
3) Select "Cancel" - phone will display "phone restriction code"
4) Enter the SIM Unlock code
5) Select "OK" - the handset is now successfully unlocked
Model : LG KU990 Viewty & KE990
1. insert original sim card and turn phone on.
2. Press telephone icon at bottom of screen to bring up the phone keypad
3. Enter 2945#*990#
4. A menu will pop up, select sim unlock
5. Enter your unlock code and press ok
6. The phone will then reboot and the unlock is complete.
or
1. Without sim phone power "ON"
2. Hold "camera" + "lock" button
3. You will get key pad write 2945#*990#.
4. Press active code.
5. Your cellphone will be restart
6. Turn off cellphone and insert your sim (internation sim)
7. Enjoy your unlocked phone !
Model : LG TU720 - LG CU720 (Shine)
1) Power ON your phone with not allowed sim card (one that didn't come with the phone)
2) Type *#865625#
3) the phone will ask you to input the unlock code twice, just input the unlock code
4) Device is now unlocked
Model : LG CE110
1) Put a non AT&T or Cingular SIM in the phone;
2) The phone display: Invalid Smart Chip
3) Power on handset
4) Select "Cancel" - phone displays "phone restriction code"
5) Enter the unlock code (8 digit code*)
6) Select "OK�" - the handset is successfully unlocked
Model : LG GR500 (Xenon)
1) Insert not-allowed SIM card
2) Power on the handset- phone will display "phone restricted"
3) Select "Cancel" - phone will display "phone restriction code"
4) Enter the SIM unlock code
5) Select "OK" - the handset is now successfully unlocked
or
1. insert original sim card and turn phone on.
2. Enter 2945#*9701#
3. A menu will pop up, select sim unlock
4. Enter your unlock code and press ok
5. The phone will then reboot and the unlock is complete.
or
After turning on your mobile phone, press: *#865625#
Press Yes to continue.
Enter the 16 digit Subsidy Unlock Code
Enter the 16 digit Subsidy Unlock Code, again.
Device should say: �Network Lock Deactivated�
Phone may automatically reboot
Model : LG CU320
1) Power on the handset
2) In Idle screen, input the special code "277634#*#".
3) Enter the SIM Unlock code
4) Access the submenu "SIM Test" in Phone Test Mode.
5) Input the special code "2945#*#".
6) Access the submenu "SIM Unlock" which is just activated after the special code.
7) Input the 8-digit Unlock code in the "Enter unlock code" input screen.
8) It will be unlocked.
Model : LG CU400 & CU405
1) Insert non-Cingular SIM card"
2) Power on the handset - Phone will display "Invalid SmartChip".
3) Enter 159753#*#
4) Enter the 8 digit SIM Unlock code
5) Select "OK".
6) The handset will be unlocked.
Model : LG CU500
1) Insert non-Cingular SIM card.
2) Power on the handset. Phone will display "Invalid SmartChip"
3) (IF THE PHONE DOES NOT DISPLAY INVALID SMARTCHIP, PLEASE POWER OFF AND ON AGAIN)
4) In Idle screen, enter 159753#*#. Phone will display "Enter NCK, Remaining 5
5) Enter the 8 digit SIM unlock code
6) Select "OK"
7) The handset is now successfully unlocked.
Model : LG CU515, CU575 (Trax)
1) Put a non-Cingular sim in the phone
2) Phone says invalid smart chip
3) Now enter *#865625# then select option 1 and then again select 1
4) Enter your 16 digits code
5) Device should say: Network Lock Deactivated
6) The handset is unlocked.
Model : LG U8150
1 - Switch ON your phone with a NOT Allowed SIM Card,
2 - Compose : 2, 7, 7, 6, 3, 4, #, *, #,
3 - Go to menu "SIM Lock",
4 - Enter the Unlock Code we send to you.
Model : LG U400
1. Insert the network SIM in the handset which has given u the LG U400.
2. Enter 2945#*88110#.
3. The phone will then prompt 'Unlock sim'. Press OK.
4. The phone will then prompt 'Network Unlock'. Press OK.
5. The phone will then prompt- 'Input Network Control Key'.
Enter the 8 digit unlocking code. Press OK. If the unlocking code comes with only 7 digits, add a 0 in front of the 7 digit code. If the unlocking code comes with only 6 digits, add 00 in front of the 6 digit code.
6. It should give you the message Success.
7. Come back to the main screen and Enter 2945#*88110#.
8. The phone will then prompt unlock sim. Press OK.
9. The phone will then prompt Network Unlock/ Lock but if you scroll down you will see a message Enter SP Lock. Enter SP Code.
10. Then press OK
Model : All other model
1 - Switch ON your phone with an Allowed SIM Card,
2 - Then compose :
2945#*5101# - (if you have a LG 510w)
1945#*5101# - (if you have a LG 1200 & B1200)
2945#*5221# - (if you have a LG 5200 & 52200)
2945#*5301# - (if you have a LG 5300)
2945#*5401# - (if you have a LG 5400)
2945#*70001# - (if you have a LG 7020)
2945#*7101# - (if you have a LG 7100)
2945#*1201# or 2945#*70001# - (if you have a LG 1100)
2945#*70001# - (if you have a LG7250T)
2945#*2201# - (if you have a LG C2200)
2945#*5301# - (if you have a LG T5100)
2945#*3311# - (if you have a LG C3310)
3 - Go to "Menu" and then to "Settings",
4 - Then select "Security",
5 - To finish select "Network Provider" and select "Desactivate"
6 - Enter the Unlock Code we send to you.
Model : To Classify
For the next models u must to insert the original SIM:
LG KF245c press 2945#*7101#
LG C3100 press 2945#*3101#
LG C3380 press 2945#*7101#
LG F2300 press 2945#*7101#
LG KE260 press 2945#*2601#
LG KE970 press 2945#*9701#
LG KG120 press 2945#*1201#
LG KG220 press 2945#*1201#
LG KG240 press 2945#*3311#
LG KG280 press 2945#*7101#
LG KG290 press 2945#*7101#
LG KG800 press 2945#*7101#
LG KU250 press 2945#*250#
LG KU380 press 2945#*380#
After that will appear an secret menu,go to settings-security- sim lock ,enter NCK and press OK.
For next models insert one SIM ,not the original SIM:
LG KU311 press 815118#*#
LG KU800 press 82652#*#
LG L600v press 815118#*#
LG U8150 press 277634#*#
LG U8210 press 277634#*#
LG U8500 press 277634#*#
LG U400 press 2945#*88110#
LG KC550 press 2945#*71001#
LG KU580 press 2945#*580#
LG KT520 press 2945#*520#
LG KF750 press 2945#*750#
LG KF600 press 2945#*71001#
LG KG275 press 2945#*20001#
LG KU380 press 2945#*380#
LG KU311 press 815118#*#
LG KU800 press 82652#*#
LG L600v press 815118#*#
LG U8150 press 277634#*#
LG U8210 press 277634#*#
LG U8500 press 277634#*#
LG C3100 press 2945#*3101#
LG C3380 press 2945#*7101#
LG F2300 press 2945#*7101#
LG KE260 press 2945#*2601#
LG KG120 press 2945#*1201#
LG KG220 press 2945#*1201#
LG KG240 press 2945#*3311#
LG KG280 press 2945#*7101#
LG KS500 press 2945#*500#
LG KP270 press 2945#*270#
LG KF240 press 2945#*240# or 2945#*2401#
LG KG290 press 2945#*7101#
LG KU250 press 2945#*250#
Enter NCK and press OK.
Model : All BlackBerry
1 - Using the menu go to Settings Menu -> SIM card pressselect.
2 - While holding the SHIFT key, type mepd
3 - You should now see the five locking categories listed.
4 - While holding the SHIFT KEY, type mep2.
5 - Release the shift key.
6 - You are now prompted to enter the Network MEP code (it will also state how many attempts left)
7 - Enter the code
8 - Enter Return/Enter
9 - The device should then be unlocked
Model : Blackberry 9530 Storm
1. Insert any SIM card and turn ON your Blackberry.
2. Turn OFF all the wireless connections.
3. Go Back One Step by Pressing the Back Key.
4. Go to Options
5. Select SIM card.
6. Press the Menu Key and select "Show Keyboard".
7. Tilt the phone in Horizontal Position so that the Keyboard is displayed in the Landscape Mode.
8. Type MEPD [you will not be able to see the typed info].
9. Then enter MEP2
10. Now your Blackberry will ask you to enter network MEP code
11. Enter the Unlock Code provided by us to you and Press the Enter Key on the Screen.
12. It will now say "Code Accepted'.
13. Congratulations! Your phone is now unlocked. Now your phone can be used with any GSM Network with SIM Card.
14. Go back to the Home Screen. Press the Menu Button and click on Manage Connections.
15. Turn all the Connections ON.The phone will now reboot and ''Activation Required'' will no longer be displayed.
Model : BlackBerry Bold 9000 & Torch
1) Make sure your SIM card is NOT inserted into the device.
2) Turn on the phone and click the �Manage Connections� icon. Choose the option �Turn off all connections.� The cellular radio will be turned off.
3) Go back to the Home screen and click the �Options� icon and select �Advanced Options.�
4) Scroll down and select �SIM Card� from the list.
5) Press the following keys in order: (M) (E) (P) (E)
6) A prompt will appear asking for the unlock code. Input the 16-digit code exactly.
9) Reboot your device.
10) Re-enable the cellular radio
Model : Curve, 8300, 8310, 8320, 8800, 8820
Must be done without a sim card inserted & wireless radios must be turned off.
1. Go to settings.
2. Go to options.
3. Go to advanced options.
4. Go to sim card.
4. Hold the ALT Key while typing in MEPE or MEPD or MEPPE or MEPPD ( not case sensitive ) ( you will not see text appear on screen while typing ).
5. It will say "Enter Network MEP Code, then you type in the unlock code, press in the trackball to confirm.
6. Your phone is now unlocked.
Model : BlackBery Storm (9500)
1. Insert any sim card
2. Turn off all of the wireless connections
3. Go to Options
4. Select Advanced Options
5. Select SIM Card
6. Hit menu select show keybord
7. Enter mepd (you will not be able to see the typed info)
8. Enter mep2
9. Now it will say enter network mep code
Model : BlackBerry 8700
Go to the Menu -> Options -> Advanced Options -> Sim card press select, while holding the Shift key (bottom right corner CAPS), type mepd. You should now see the five locking categories listed, while holding the alt key, type mep2. Release the alt key. You are now prompted to enter the Network MEP code. Enter the code, enter Return/Enter, the device should then be unlocked.
Model : BlackBerry 8800
***** You must have a SIM card in your phone to complete these steps ( Can be active or inactive ) *****
1 - Go to settings menu => and then Options
2 - Select Advanced options => and then Sim card
3 - Type MEPD using your Blackberry keyboard (NOTE: You will not see any text appear on the screen while typing MEPD)
4 - Hold the ALT Key while typing in MEPE on your Blackberry keyboard (NOTE: You will not see any text appear on the screen while typing MEPD)
5 - You should be presented with a prompt "Enter Network MEP Code". Type in the 16 digit unlock code received from our website and press in the track wheel / jog dial to confirm
6 - Your phone is now unlocked
Model : BlackBerry 8100 Pearl
1 - Go to Options Menu => Advanced Options
2 - In the SIM Card menu, hold down the shift (right of the zero, cap) press meppd
3 - You'll see the unlocking level screen there you hold the ALT key (left side below @) type mepp2
4 - Enter the unlock code.
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Model : BlackBerry 8100 (Vodafone Australia)
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT ANY UNLOCK PROCESS
This procedure unlocks the handset from being network restricted from only using SIM cards from Vodafone Australia. In case of difficulties, please refer to the FAQ listed below
1. Take note of the unlocking code shown above
2. Insert a Non-Vodafone Australia working SIM card.
3. Ensure the phone is charged and then switch the phone on.
4. Optional Step: If the SIM card has a PIN, enter your PIN number. (See FAQ below)
5. The phone will then display a message. The most common is �Invalid SIM card�. (Different message? See FAQ below)
6. Select �Turn Wireless Off�
7. Select �Settings� Menu , then go to Advanced Options > SIM Card
8. Type alt-MEPT by holding the ALT-key and typing the letters MEPT with multitap i.e. type hold ALT, type
9. When prompted with �Enter Network MEP code (255 left)� on the screen, enter the 16-digit network unlock code provided for your phone, then press Enter. (Unlocking code is shown above)
10. Reset the phone by pulling the battery
11. Switch the phone on and the handset will be unlocked automatically. This will be confirmed if you can make and receive calls with the Non-Vodafone Australia SIM card. (You will need reception and phone credit with the different network provider)
Please Note:
If the unlocking code is entered incorrectly the next attempt to unlock the device will be delayed for 10 seconds increments. The number of unlocking attempts is limited to 255 tries only. When 255 attempts is reached the phone will be permanently blocked.
To unblock the phone, it must be taken to a RIM service centre. No outgoing calls including emergency call is possible when the phone is blocked.
FAQ:
Question: My phone asks to enter a PIN number
Answer: For SIM cards with PIN ENBLED you will be required to enter a PIN. This is not the unlocking code that has just been provided. For information concerning the PIN, PIN2, PUK and PUK2 codes for a SIM card please read the manual that came with your phone. This is not a handset unlocking difficulty.
Question: My handset displays a different message then what is shown in this procedure when I insert a Non Vodafone Australia SIM card.
Answer: The most common message the phone will display is �Invalid SIM card�. Because each handset may have a different variation in software there is no common message. If your handset displays a different message it is recommended to move onto the next step. Note: Faulty SIM Cards - The handset may also display messages indicating the SIM you are using to unlock the handset is faulty, it could display �Insert SIM� �Bad Card�, �Card Error� or �Card Rejected�, confirm the SIM card is inserted correctly €“ Gold area downwards and the cut of the corner matches correctly. You will need a working Non Vodafone SIM card to unlock the handset, Vodafone can not assists with other networks faulty SIMs.
Question: I am outside of Australia and experiencing difficulties unlocking the phone that I purchased from a Vodafone Australia outlet
Answer: Clearly note this in the difficulties description. Vodafone Australia can only send a reply to the difficulty by email.