phone is locked?

[Shinjza]

A friend of mine gave me a Nextel i830 phone. The phone is disconnected and has not been used but the phone is locked. I guess I have the wrong definition to unlocking a phone, but is there a certain code to type in? It also asks for the security code. The unlock code is 4 digits but the security code is I think 5 or 6. So is there a universal unlock code, or do i need to take it to the store?

 

[Angry Grandma 2.0]

yeah id take it to the store, whatever u do dont attempt to put in a code cause if u guess it to manyt times the sim card will lock forever.

 

[Retiwer]

or if you get the CP from the phone and post it I can get the code for you....

 

[jonatinho1]

what is the CP? and where is it located?

 

[Manshi]

CP = codeplug, you will need RSS and a USB or serial cable to connect your phone to the comp.Then use RSS to extract the CP from the phone. Its a little more indept then I just explained but if you search online you will figure it all out.

 

[flossyb182]

If you search this site, you will find THIS thread which explains in detail how to get your CP.