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Cell phone manufacturers install certain codes to unlock their devices. You usually have to purchase this code and have access to the device's serial key. You can obtain these codes through numerous sources such as eBay and "unlocking" websites. Free alternatives that might work would include emailing/contacting the carrier your phone is locked to (eg. Verizon, AT&T, etc.) and mention that you're traveling out of the country and require an unlock code to visit while using the local provider there. (Or really come up with any sort of excuse. They usually give in.) Don't forget to ask for specific instructions on your model of phone! Different phones require different methods of unlocking.
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Do you have to have a special code in order to unlock a locked cell phone?
Yes, in most cases, you do need a special code to unlock a locked cell phone. This code is known as the "unlock code" or "SIM network unlock PIN." This code is typically provided by the cell phone carrier that locked the phone or a third-party unlocking service. It is necessary to input this code to remove the carrier restrictions and allow the phone to be used with other carriers' SIM cards.
What's the best cell phone carrier, I need a good deal?
The best cell phone carrier depends on you. It is up to you to decide which cell phone carrier would be the best. Each person has their own picks and what works for one might not work for you.
Can you use your old Verizon cell phone for another cell phone company?
No, phones are programmed for the carrier, so if it was a Verizon phone, it was programmed for Verizon. It will not work on another carrier.
What are codes you can try to unlock your Samsung?
If you are trying to unlock your Samsung phone so you can use a SIM card from a different GSM carrier on it, then you would need an unlock code for it which is calculated off of the IMEI # of the phone, model of the phone and the carrier to which it is currently locked to. Unlock codes are unique to every phone. Any random codes would not work in getting it unlocked.
How do you change your Phone country?
in order to allow your phone to work in other countries you wil have to unlock it from your current carrier i unlocked mine at unlock att .com and now it works in egypt !
How do you make an iPhone work on c spire?
i got mine to work with c spire at unlockatt.com they unlock any phone to any carrier
Will switching sim cards in a cell phone work?
Yes, switching SIM cards in a cell phone can work if the new SIM card is compatible with the phone and the network. Make sure the new SIM card is activated and has a data plan if needed, and ensure the phone is unlocked or compatible with the carrier you want to use.
Will an air card work overseas?
An air card will work overseas. It depends on whether your cell phone carrier has towers in the area.
Will an unlocked Sidekick cell phone need a SIM card to work?
Any cell phone that is unlocked requires a SIM card to work. If you own a Sidekick cell phone that is unlocked you are able to use a carrier other than T-Mobile. For this reason, it will require a SIM card to work.
What carriers work with a Samsung cell phone?
All the major phone carriers do offer Samsung phones, but each carrier only offers different models. You will have to check to see what particular phone your friend has and then look to see which phone carrier offers that phone.
Unlock a cell phone if you have forgotten the password?
If you have forgotten the password to unlock your cell phone, you can typically reset it by entering your Google or Apple account credentials associated with the device. Another option is to perform a factory reset, but keep in mind this will erase all data on the phone. If these methods don't work, you may need to contact your device manufacturer or carrier for further assistance.
What cell phones work in best low signal areas?
All cell phones are limited in transmit power by the FCC but reception sensitivity can vary a little bit by manufacturer. The biggest variable is the the cell phone carrier (Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, etc.). Find the carrier that has the strongest signal in the area you're most concerned about. Then choose a phone that uses that carrier.
