How Do I Unlock My Phone for Free?

Thu, 07/13/2006 - 6:55am by CellGeek

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How do I unlock my phone for free?As you all probably know, your phone is locked by your service provider. That means that if you will take a different SIM card from a different service provider, the cellphone will give you a message that your phone is locked and will ask you to enter some number code to unlock your cellular phone and by doing that you can use your cellphone with a different cellphone service provider. You see, this way they think you will not leave them because you will try to avoid spending the money on a new phone…But don’t worry, I have the solution…and it's free.
There are a lot of places like websites and mobile stores that will actually try to charge you money for unlocking your phone but I found a totally free alternative to unlock you cellular phone…(If you have a Motorola brand cell phone, you're out of luck…sorry.) There are many programs on the net that are offering this service for free and what these programs do is generate a code to unlock your phone. For example, I found the following program very easy to use and very handy - it called FREE Smart DCT-4 Code Calculator. There are more programs that are all pretty much the same, you can go to download.com and simply type the words 'unlock phone' in the search bar.
First you need to download the program to your computer and after you download the program, run it. Then you will need to enter the Imei number, which is a serial number that you can find on the back of your cellphone, under the battery, or you can press on your phone keypad *#06# and the Imei will be displayed on the screen, (if you look under the battery it will look something like this: 253486/54/676745/1. Now that you have the Imei number, you need to enter it into the program without the dashes, only the numbers:

Next you need to choose the country from where you are using the phone:

After you select the country, you will see a box with an option to change the code type, which changes the way you will see the code to unlock your phone… It is recommended to leave it on 'V2 Codes'.

Now you will need to press the button called Calculate Unlock Codes - the codes will be calculated and this is what you will see:
It is strongly recommended to first use the Recommended Unlock Code. If that doesn’t work, then try the other codes.
It is also very important to remove the SIM card from your phone before you enter the unlocking phone code. Plus you need to enter the code exactly the way you see it.
For the letter "p" press the * (star) button 3 times quickly
For the letter "w" press the * (star) button 4 times quickly
For the "+" press the * (star) button 2 times quickly
After you enter the code you will see a message: Code Restriction Off. If it doesn’t work you will see a message: Code Error.
It is very important to mention that you only have 5 attempts to enter an unlock code. After that you will see a message Cannot Undo Restriction or Not Allowed. Don’t worry, your phone will still work with the original SIM card, but then you will probably need to go to a mobile store to unlock your phone using their special Unlocking Equipment.
Good luck…
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MOHSAN | Mon, 08/18/2008 - 6:34am

ANY ONE HELP ME TO UNLOCK MY W910I NETWORK LOCK ANY ONE TELL ME MY NCK CODE OF W910I MY IME NUMBER IS 35155802840786

Micky G | Mon, 08/18/2008 - 4:31am

Can anyone tell me where I can get codes to unlock my LG secret which is locked to Orange?Please

da one | Sun, 08/17/2008 - 7:47pm

i have a blackjack i607. i tried to use a guy off ebay to give me the network unlock pin, but he couldn't find my IMEI# in his system. so then i called at&t, and again they couldn't find my IMEI# in their system. Now, i might be forced to shell out 30 bucks to have some other unlock...YO, can anyone out there in cyberspace help me out. i would really appreciate some help. let me know.

imei:355460010241484
model: Samsung Blackjack SGH-i607

damzel | Thu, 08/14/2008 - 8:14pm

I bought an unlock code for my Treo from Freeyourcellphone.com it worked great!

I'm now using my phone with T-Mobile perfectly

it was only 16 bucks

Cheers!

Kate | Wed, 08/13/2008 - 6:17am

HI. Ive gt a nokia 7373 and i need to unlock it because its on vodafone and i only have a t-mobile sim.
Please help!!
Also it wont let me download the software

wb soon x

Anonymous | Mon, 08/11/2008 - 1:15am

Hey everyone! I just recently purchased me a PalmTreo 600 and i installed the last update for it and now my phone is locked again for use of Cingular. If anyone can, Please help me get an unlock code for this.

PalmTreo 600
IMEI:010215003146760
email: ugadawgs@lavabit.com

MARVA | Sun, 08/10/2008 - 10:48pm

NEED TO UNLOCK MY SIDEKICK 3.IT IS RESTRICTED TO TMOBIL

MARVA | Sun, 08/10/2008 - 10:48pm

NEED TO UNLOCK MY SIDEKICK 3.IT IS RESTRICTED TO TMOBIL

MARVA | Sun, 08/10/2008 - 10:48pm

NEED TO UNLOCK MY SIDEKICK 3.IT IS RESTRICTED TO TMOBIL

Canon mouse | Sat, 08/09/2008 - 4:59am

Hi,

If any1 is looking for Unlock codes for Non Nokia phones

I just bought 1 from www.FreeYourCellphone.com

Very competitive price and they delivered the Unlock code very fast compared to other Unlocking companies I've tried.

Laterz

peeps!

Anonymous | Tue, 08/05/2008 - 4:25am

hi i need the unlock code for the nokia 7373 it on vodafone network, imei is 353240010961824

Anonymous | Sun, 08/03/2008 - 10:24pm

i have a an lg f7200 ime 010627-00-058111-4 can someone unlock it for tmobile please

thnx :):)

Anonymous | Sat, 08/02/2008 - 10:25am

Hey i need restriction code for nokia 6085, IMEI is 354831010784924

roy | Tue, 07/29/2008 - 8:11pm

can someoneplease help me with my sony ericson p1iz

My Phone IMEI: 35703301- 144274 - 6
country: norway
provider: tele 2

add me roy_got@hotmail.com

please help

roy | Tue, 07/29/2008 - 7:39pm

can anyone please unlock my phone pleeeeeese help me with my ericson p1i pleeeease i wrecked my dads phone can someone help me fix it please!!!

stuck | Tue, 07/29/2008 - 2:47pm

i need a restriction code for nokia 7373 plz babytwiny_x@hotmail.co.uk

Anonymous | Tue, 07/29/2008 - 1:01am

pls help me to unlock my blackberry 8820 in india my imei353763019664073
will b gratefull

jry | Tue, 07/29/2008 - 12:42am

can someone help me to unlock my bb 8800 in india,will b greatfull

Anonymous | Mon, 07/28/2008 - 5:03pm

Can some1 pls help me unlock my phone?

phone: SonyEricsson W910i
country: United Kingdom
network: Vodafone
IMEI: 352683027785911

Many Thanks

email: foonie_tang@hotmail.com

Anonymous | Mon, 07/28/2008 - 11:55am

Can you use this method for Sidekick LX?

Anonymous | Mon, 07/28/2008 - 9:21am

Can someone get me the code for a Samsung P207

IMEI # 355485001483480

Anonymous | Sun, 07/27/2008 - 3:33pm

need restriction code from telstra to optus

Anonymous | Sun, 07/27/2008 - 3:30pm

need restriction code from telstra to optus

phil McCracken | Sat, 07/26/2008 - 3:38pm

in the intro you mentioned that motorola could not be unlocked using this particular method.
is there a method for motorola that is free and easy?(just how i like my women-free and easy)

Pwincess=P | Sat, 07/26/2008 - 8:06am

CAN SUMBODY PLEASE HELP ME UNLOCK THE NOKIA 7373 IMEI NUMBER: 353240014175090
EMAIL ME ON x_sweetie_07x@hotmail.co.uk THANKS

sharon | Sat, 07/26/2008 - 7:25am

pls i need an unlock code to my phone sonyericssion w850i imei- 35282601-074149-6-12.thanks

sharon | Sat, 07/26/2008 - 7:25am

pls i need an unlock code to my phone sonyericssion w850i imei- 35282601-074149-6-12.thanks

Minh Sang | Fri, 07/25/2008 - 1:01am

hello! can you please help me to unlock my Sharp Hiptop 3 - Suncom service ,here's my IMEI: 359792000043280. I am in VietNam. thanks!
My email : forufome@yahoo.com.vn

katrina | Mon, 07/21/2008 - 6:19pm

could anyone help me with the code to unlock my k8001 as i cant find it on any of the web pages iv been tryin 4 weeks now , if u could please send it to me i would be so happy thanks my imei no 35908701-193086-8-41

Anonymous | Mon, 07/21/2008 - 5:02pm

hi could you send me the code to unlock my sony ericsson w580i

Anonymous | Mon, 07/21/2008 - 11:42am

CAN SUMBODY PLEASE HELP ME UNLOCK THE NOKIA 7373 IMEI NUMBER: 353240014175090
EMAIL ME ON x_sweetie_07x@hotmail.co.uk THANKS

Michael | Mon, 07/21/2008 - 11:18am

hello! can you please help me to unlock my sagem my W-8? here's my IMEI: 356794001416377. I am in Ghana. thanks! mickycushi@gmail.com

lele | Sun, 07/20/2008 - 7:42pm

hello! can you please help me to unlock my sony ericsson p1i? here's my IMEI: 357033016731846. my phone is smart locked. thanks! ley_muhi@yahoo.com

stephen stanbury | Sun, 07/20/2008 - 1:46pm

Hi there
Sorry to ask does any one have the samsung E900 unlocking code iemi 356030/01/629517/9 in the uk. Thanks alot if you can. Im a firm beliver of karma and one good turn deserves another. So maybe i could help you out in some way as a favour. regards stephen

Anonymous | Sun, 07/20/2008 - 12:49pm

how to unlock my Pantech C3B phone?
IME is 011131001331776

thanks in advance for your help!

Anonymous | Sun, 07/20/2008 - 12:48pm

how to unlock my Pantech C3B phone?
IME is 011131001331776

thanks in advance for your help!

Anonymous | Sun, 07/20/2008 - 5:15am

hi, i have a samsung C300, and it is locked to Telstra, they will not unlock my phone as i have not been with them for 1yr. I dont really want to pay all that money just to change.... can you plz give me a code as i am unable to down load the software.
my IMEI is :355092010522322
Thank you in advance.

Yash | Sat, 07/19/2008 - 12:28pm

Hey anyone can find my unlock code???
IMEI No. 35854000168719-6
IMEISC No. 01
Plz anyone help me........

JENN | Sat, 07/19/2008 - 12:23pm

I couldnt find the program to download on the site you gave. download.com, Could you please help me unlock my LG phone by Sprint.
My e-mail address is beernut05@aol.com
Thank You,
Jenn

Mr Ho | Sat, 07/19/2008 - 12:21am

Could you help me to unlock my sidekick II phone,
IMEI: 010298003924022

Thank you very much

Anonymous | Fri, 07/18/2008 - 3:21pm

hi I have a Pantech C3B (currently locked to AT&T / Cingular)
IMEI: 011131001331776

Can some genius folks help me unlock it? Thanks in advance!

dorado | Fri, 07/18/2008 - 10:41am

i have an lg ce110 and it is locked to at&t.. how can i unlock it and use it in ghana........
please someone help me out with it's restricted code

Anonymous | Fri, 07/18/2008 - 12:40am

Can anyone help me to unlock sony ericsson p1i? Thanks!

NikoLey | Thu, 07/17/2008 - 10:28pm

Can the software unlock sony ericsson p1i? Your help would be really appreciated! Thanks! =)

NikoLey | Thu, 07/17/2008 - 10:26pm

Can the software unlock sony ericsson p1i? Your help would be really appreciated! Thanks! =)

NikoLey | Thu, 07/17/2008 - 10:24pm

Can the software unlock sony ericsson p1i? Your help would be really appreciated! Thanks! =)

Anonymous | Wed, 07/16/2008 - 8:35am

i forget my nokia2626 security code
how can i unlock it

A4O | Tue, 07/15/2008 - 10:44am

can you please tell me the code to unlock my Sony Ericsson z310i. my imei # is :35603601401858803.Thanks

Anonymous | Mon, 07/14/2008 - 1:05pm

Does anyone knows if samsung sgh-f250 can be unlocked?

please aswer me

jackie | Mon, 07/14/2008 - 10:58am

can someone please help me i need to unlock my sony ericsson w580i phone please help!!!!!!!!

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