Got a new sim for the wife's phone...trying to change her pin code I managed to add PIN code for screen unlock and some how blocked the sim card.
Two questions....how can I take the pin off the screen lock and how can I unlock the sim without the PUK codes???
Pin off screen lock is under "Settings -> Location and Security"
Get your PUK code by calling up customer service of whichever company provided the sim card.
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I bought a HTC Hero on ORANGE UK which is obviously LOCKED. Since I am trying to unlock it so as to move to a different PAYG plan with more data I bought a unlock code. I received the code and this is what I got:
When I turned on the phone with 3 UK SIM card I get a screen that reads:
"SIM network unlock PIN. To make an emergency call, enter the emergency number and tap emergency call"
On the same screen I get a place to put the unlock code and a button that says UNLOCK.
Once I entered the code the phone screen says "Network unlock successful".
It seems to work.
However, after this, on the main screen I get a symbol with a SIM card and a huge Red "X" on it and says NO SERVICE.
I cannot connect to the 3 UK network (I tried both 3 UK and Talkmobile UK), neither worked.
My questions are:
- Everytime I turn on the phone with a SIM card different to Orange UK, I get asked to input the code. Is this OK or should it only have asked it once?
-Is the phone unlocked or not since it says successful with the code I enter?
- How can i get connect to the new SIM card network to if the phone is unlocked?
Thanks!
lerc42
If you can make calls with another simcard other than Orange its unlocked. BTW how much was the unlock code?
Settings > Security > Setup SIM card lock > Uncheck Lock SIM card and enter the PIN... Qapl'a!
But that only unlocks the PIN lock, not the operator lock.
Thanks for your replies. I bought the code for 15 pounds.
I tried the above method, went to Security but the Lock SIM Card was UNCHECKED already!
Any other ways?
How come it won't work?
Good Day,
I got an unlock code from mobileincanada.com but I don't have another carrier sim card to force it to ask me to sim unlock the phone.
Is there anyway to enter the sim unlock code on the X10 with putting a different sim card in?
Thanks
why not use one of your friends sim card?
Where are you located? You can easily go to a phone shop and they will lend you a sim so you can do your unlock.
Hello All.
I just moved back home and brought back with me a LG Quantum. I had really wanted the HTC Arrive from Sprint, but the lack of GSM capability was the deal breaker.
I purchased the LG Quantum SIM unlock code, but when I tried inputting the code, I got a PUK code error. I understand this a Unlock code that is associated with only the SIM card. So before I attempt unlocking again, my questions are:
1. Should I get another SIM card from my home network and re-input the code?
2. Has the PUK Code blocked the phone from accepting any SIM's other than AT&T?
3. IN the event that I have to get a PUK code, is this code specific to a SIM Card, the IMEI of the phone or AT&T?
Thanks for your help.
As i understand your trying to unlock the phone so you can use any SIM card?
1.No contact the service provider to get the puk code but i find it unusual that you would get a puk code when trying to unlock it. That usually happens when your try to enter a SIM pin in to many times which could have happend. in which case you have to contact that service provider to retrieve that PUK code.
2.The puk code is requested after the SIM pin was entered in to many times incorectly.
3.The PUK code is specific to the SIM card.
Hi there guys I have a LG C900 that is an ATT phone. I inserted a non att sim card and have PUK locked the phone. I tried calling ATT and asking for PUK code which they were able to generate but the code did not work. I also have the unlock code for this phone but whenever a non att sim card is inserted it asks for a PUK code. Does anyone know what I can do?
Not sure ATT could help, where is the sim from and what are you trying to do with it?
Is the PUK code related to the phone brand or model?
The PUK code has nothing to do with your mobile phone’s brand (i.e. Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, Nextel, Sony-Ericsson, LG) or model. The PUK is only tied to the SIM card.
What happens if I lost or forgot my PUK code?
If you are a postpaid user (Globe, Smart, Sun Cellular, Verizon, T-Mobile, Orange or AT&T), your cell provider may be able to provide you with your PUK code. Just call them up, authenticate your identity by answering some questions and they will give you the PUK for your SIM card. This is easy because the telco can verify you as the owner of the SIM card or the mobile number.
PUK Code was generated with an over seas sim card. If I put ATT sim card in the device it does not ask for PUK Code. But also if I put a T-Mobile Sim card it asks for PUK.
I have the same problem as you have you solved?
same problem here, any solution !
Hi guys, I got my Nexus 6p last week from EE (UK network) and I have a problem:
Next week I'm going away to a diffrent country (Poland) for Christmas and New Years Eve and wanted to put a SIM card from that country into my phone, but it says I need a PUK code to do it... So I called EE and said what the issue was, and it turns out I will be able to get after I will have been for at least 6 months with EE ( I'm a new customer).
Is there any way I can unblock the phone on my own?
Cheers in advance.
If it requests a PUK code, you have to find the PUK code that belongs to that SIM card (from Poland).
So, you'll have to call Poland for the PUK code, or have to check the documentation you got with that SIM card.
I think EE was talking about a network unlock code, that's a complete different thing.
Edit: A PUK code is normally needed when you enter an incorrect PIN 3 times.
Casmo said:
If it requests a PUK code, you have to find the PUK code that belongs to that SIM card (from Poland).
So, you'll have to call Poland for the PUK code, or have to check the documentation you got with that SIM card.
I think EE was talking about a network unlock code, that's a complete different thing.
Edit: A PUK code is normally needed when you enter an incorrect PIN 3 times.
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Yeah, you're right, I meant a network unlock code.
So is there a way I can unlock it on my own?
Anybody?
I used this http://m.sim-unlock.net/sim-lock/72/Unlock_by_code_for_Huawei_phones/#details worked a treat and I had the code within 24 hours