TMobile Unlock Request

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Braudie S

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What exactly gets unlocked with these codes? I used to think that it was to unlock all the applications and functions on devices, is that still correct???
 
When people say a phone is "locked", they mean it is locked to a single carrier. When a carrier sells you a phone for cheap, they don't want you running off and using the phone on another network. So they put on a "Subsidy Lock", which means no other carrier's SIM card will activate the phone.

To unlock a handset, you need the unlock code. It is different for every handset, identified by the IMEI, each phone's unique number.

You can pay someone who can lookup or determine the unlock code from your IMEI number, or you can contact your carrier, who may be able to give you the code if you bought the phone from them, and are a good customer.

Unlocking lets you use other SIM cards in the phone. If you aren't changing carriers or using prepaid SIM cards overseas, you don't need to unlock your phone.

peace,
sam
 
Does the unlocked 7290BB mean that your BB can accept sim cards from any provider??? I'm attempting to put my sim card into a cingular razr, but I have TMO...
 
U can just call tmo also, tell them u have a bb u want unlocked and they will transfer u to the right dept.
~via BB (wap.rabroad.com)~
 
I just got the Pearl 8100 and have been a tmobile customer for over three years. By reading this thread, I was able to call customer service yesterday and request an unlock code. They emailed the code to me along with the instructions. Thanks to all, l wouldn't have been able to do it without you guys.
 
The link in this thread does not work anymore and I want to avoid calling them at all cost LOL

EDIT: I was able to go thru T-Mobile Support (without logging into my My T-Mobile account) and send them the appropriate information to request an unlock code. I will report back when I receive this information.
 
It might also be helpful to know that you can unlock ANOTHER device after 90 days since your last unlock request with TMo. Isn't TMo nice?
 
8100man: good question. Being on a contract for over 3 months in good standing, able to provide the IMEI of your pearl (possibly the pin #), last 4 digits of your SS# to identify yourself for security reasons. I told CSR that I was vacationing overseas and wanted to use another prepaid simcard.
Go for it Audrey! For me, the advantage of having my cellphones unlocked allows me the freedom to use any simcard from any carrier in any most countries.
 
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