1) Insert a non accepted simcard and power phone on.
2) Go to Settings > Security and Privacy > Simcard
3) Press ?Unlock Network?
4) Enter the 8 or 16 digit code
*If you received a 16 digit code and you are receiving an error, use the first 8 digits of the 16 digit code.
Model: 6xxx 7xxx: Example; 6230, 7100, and 7290 etc.:
Before you start, you MUST take out the Sim Card & turn OFF ALL wireless radios
1. Press the Menu key.
2. Select Options / Settings.
3. Select Sim Card.
4. Enter MEPD (not case sensitive), Note: When typing in MEPD, the letters will not appear on the screen.
5. Then enter MEP Hold Alt Key and type number 2. NOTE: You must use the "alt" key to enable numbers, example: enter MEP hold "ALT key" and enter 2. Note: When typing in MEP2, the letters/number will not appear on the screen, this step open up the ?Enter Network MEP? box. If you do not see ?Enter Network MEP? box, you didn't type in MEP2 properly.
Model: 7100, 8100, 8110, 8120 & 8220, 9100:
Before you start, you MUST have a Sim Card & turn OFF ALL wireless radios
1. Press the Menu key.
2. Scroll to Turn Wireless Off and press the trackball (Will show Turn Wireless ON).
3. Scroll to Options and press the trackball.
4. Scroll to Advanced Options and press the trackball.
5. Scroll to SIM Card and press the trackball.
6. Type MEOOD (not case sensitive). This step opens up the personalization on the device.
7. Type MEOO, then hold ALT key and type number 2. Note: When typing in MEOO2 the letters/number will not appear on the screen, this step open up the ?Enter Network MEP? box.
8. Enter Unlock Code.
9. Press the Enter Key. (Make sure you press the Enter Key within 5 second or you have to enter the unlock code again).
Model: 8700, 8700c, 8700g, 8700r
Before you start, you MUST have a Sim Card & turn OFF ALL wireless radios
1. Press the Menu key.
2. Scroll to and Manage Connections. Select Turn All Connections Off.
3. Press the red end key or the Escape key to go back to the Home screen.
4. Scroll to and the Setting icon.
5. Scroll to Options.
6. Scroll to and Advanced Options.
7. Scroll to and SIM Card.
8. Type MEPD Note: When typing in MEPD the letters will not appear on the screen. This step opens up the personalization on the device.
9. Type MEP then hold ?Alt? key and type number 2. Note: When typing in MEP and hold ?Alt? key and 2; the letters/number will not appear on the screen, this step open up the ?Enter Network MEP? box.
10. Enter the unlock code.
11 . Press the Joydial to confirm (?Code Accepted should display)
12. Press and hold the red End key to turn the handheld off and then back on.
13. Once the device has powered on, follow steps 1 & 2 and restore connections.
Model: 8300, 8310, 8320, 8520, 8800, 8820, 8900, 9000, 9630, 9650, 9700, 9800
Before you start, you MUST have a Sim Card (could be Active or Inactive) & turn OFF ALL wireless radios
1. Press the Menu key.
2. Scroll to and Manage Connections. Select Turn All Connections Off.
3. Press the red end key or the Escape key to go back to the Home screen.
4. Scroll to and the Options icon.
5. Scroll to and Advanced Options.
6. Scroll to and SIM Card.
7. Type MEPD Note: When typing in MEPD the letters will not appear on the screen. This step opens up the personalization on the device.
8. Type MEP then hold ?Alt? key and type number 2. Note: When typing in MEP and ?Alt? and number 2; the letters/number will not appear on the screen, this step open up the ?Enter Network MEP? box.
9. Enter the unlock code.
10. Press the trackball (?Code Accepted should display)
11. Press and hold the red End key to turn the handset off and then back on.
12. Once the device has powered on, follow steps 1 & 2 and restore connections.
Method 1: Model: 9500, 9530 Storm, 9550 Storm 2
Before you start, you MUST have an Unauthorized Sim Card inserted. Unauthorized Sim Card is a Sim Card that is NOT belongs to the provider of the phone. Example: If you have a Verizon phone, you need to insert a T-Mobile Sim Card inside the phone before turn it on.
1. Power on the phone.
2. Phone will said "MEP check failed. Do you want to enter MEP unlock code". Select Yes.
3. "Enter Network MEP code (# left)". Enter the unlock code.
4. Press Enter, you should see ?Code Accepted?
5. You need to check Network Connection is set on GSM/UMTS. Menu>Manage Connection>Mobile Network Options and make sure it GSM/UMTS.
6. Once GSM/UMTS is ed. You can now ready to make phone call.
Notice: If the network not working after your phone is fully charged and unlocking process ?Code Accepted?. You must change from Verizon CDMA network to GSM Global Network a few times, after change from Verizon CDMA to GSM Global 3 times is completed, leaves it on GSM Global Network. Now it should work. (Verizon 8830 World Edition DOES NOT work in USA )
Method 2: Model: 8830, 9500, 9530 Storm, 9550 Storm 2
Before you start, you MUST have Sim Card inserted & turn OFF ALL wireless radios, turn the phone sideways so you get the full QWERTY keypad.
1. Press the Menu key
2. Scroll to and Manage Connections. Select Turn All Connections Off.
3. Press the red end key or the Escape key to go back to the Home screen.
4. Scroll to and the Options icon.
5. Scroll to and Advanced Options.
6. Scroll to and SIM Card.
7. Type MEPD Note: When typing in MEPD the letters will not appear on the screen, this step open up the personalization on the device.
8. Type MEP then hold ?Alt? key and type number 2. Note: When typing in MEP ?Alt? and number 2; the letters/number will not appear on the screen, this step open up the ?Enter Network MEP? box.
9. Enter the unlock code.
10. Press Enter (Press the trackball for 8830), you should see ?Code Accepted?
11. Press and hold power key to turn the handset off and then back on.
12. Once the device has powered on, follow steps 1 & 2 and restore connections.
Notice: If the network not working after your phone is fully charged and unlocking process ?Code Accepted?. You must change from Verizon CDMA network to GSM Global Network a few times, after change from Verizon CDMA to GSM Global 3 times is completed, leaves it on GSM Global Network. Now it should work. (Verizon 8830 World Edition DOES NOT work in USA )
Model: For Telus & Bell Mobility, Some Fido model and all carrier that have Service Provider block (MEP4).
Sometime we send you two sets of Unlock Code, use the code as a set;
Example: MEP2:43237528-AND-MEP4:35848078 OR MEP4:4371476728858074.
Set 1: MEP2:43237528-AND-MEP4:35848078.
Set 2: MEP4:4371476728858074.
DO NOT mix these two sets. Determine which option look similar to your phone and then follows the correct instructions.
1. If your Blackberry has only Network ?Active?, then choose Option 1. You ONLY need the MEP2 code we send you.
2. If your Blackberry has both Network and Service Provider ?Active?, then choose Option 2. You need both the MEP2 and MEP4 code we send you.
3. If your Blackberry has only Service Provider ?Active?, then choose Option 3. You ONLY need the MEP4 code we send you.
Option 1: Option 2 Option 3
ID: 8901260700015407027 ID: 8901260700015407027 ID: 8901260700015407027
Personalization: Personalization: Personalization:
SIM: Disabled SIM: Disabled SIM: Disabled
Network: Active (MEP2) Network: Active (MEP2) Network: Active (MEP2)
Network Subset: Disabled Network Subset: Disabled Network Subset: Disabled
Service Provider: Disabled (MEP4) Service Provider: Active (MEP4) Service Provider: Active (MEP4)
Corporate: Disabled Corporate: Disabled Corporate: Disabled
Option 1: Before you start, you MUST have Sim Card inserted & turn OFF ALL wireless radios, turn the phone sideways so you get the full QWERTY keypad.
1. Press the Menu key.
2. Scroll to and Manage Connections. Select Turn All Connections Off.
3. Press the red end key or the Escape key to go back to the Home screen.
4. Scroll to and the Options icon.
5. Scroll to and Advanced Options.
6. Scroll to and SIM Card.
7. Type MEPD Note: When typing in MEPD the letters will not appear on the screen, this step open up the personalization on the device.
8. Type MEP then hold ?Alt? key and type number 2. Note: When typing in MEP and ?Alt? and number 2; the letters/number will not appear on the screen, this step open up the ?Enter Network MEP? box.
9. Enter the MEP2 code we send you.
10. Press Enter (Press the trackball for 8830), you should see ?Code Accepted?
11. Press and hold power key to turn the handset off and then back on.
12. Once the device has powered on, follow steps 1 & 2 and restore connections.
Option 2: Before you start, you MUST have a Sim Card inside the phone (could be Active or Inactive) & turn OFF ALL wireless radios.
1. Press the Menu key.
2. Scroll to and Manage Connections. Select Turn All Connections Off.
3. Press the red end key or the Escape key to go back to the Home screen.
4. Scroll to and the Options icon.
5. Scroll to and Advanced Options.
6. Scroll to and SIM Card.
7. Type MEPD Note: When typing in MEPD the letters will not appear on the screen.
8. Type MEP then hold "Alt? key and type number 2. Note: When typing in MEP Alt 2 the letters/number will not appear on the screen, this step open up the ?Enter Network MEP? box.
9. Enter the MEP2 code we send you.
10. Press the trackball (?Code Accepted" should display).
11. Type MEP then hold "Alt" key and type number 4.
12. Enter the MEP4 code we send you.
13. Press the trackball ("Code Accepted" should display again).
14. Press and hold the red End key to turn the handset off and then back on.
15. Once the device has powered on, follow steps 1 & 2 and restore connections.
Option 3: Before you start, you MUST have Sim Card inserted & turn OFF ALL wireless radios, turn the phone sideways so you get the full QWERTY keypad.
1. Press the Menu key.
2. Scroll to and Manage Connections. Select Turn All Connections Off.
3. Press the red end key or the Escape key to go back to the Home screen.
4. Scroll to and the Options icon.
5. Scroll to and Advanced Options.
6. Scroll to and SIM Card.
7. Type MEPD Note: When typing in MEPD the letters will not appear on the screen, this step open up the personalization on the device.
8. Type MEP then hold ?Alt? key and type number 4. Note: When typing in MEP and ?Alt? and number 4; the letters/number will not appear on the screen, this step open up the ?Enter Network MEP? box.
9. Enter the MEP4 code we send you.
10. Press Enter (Press the trackball for 8830), you should see ?Code Accepted?
11. Press and hold power key to turn the handset off and then back on.
12. Once the device has powered on, follow steps 1 & 2 and restore connections.
Here are the SPC/MSL CDMA Unlock Codes
MSL/SPC Code: To use this code:
1. From the home screen of the Blackberry, press the green call button to enter the phone.
2. Type in ##MSL/SPC CODE then the green talk button (ie: ##123456 Green talk button).
3. In the CDMA service edit screen, delete the number in the first row (000000xxxx) and replace it with your current phone number.
4. Press the menu key and choose save.
5. The device will re-boot.
When the device re-boots, Activation Required will be gone and the active carrier name will now appear.
Known issue for Verizon 8830 World Edition & 9530 Storm, 9550 Storm 2, Tour 9630:
1. If your Storm is not recognizing the network, make sure your phone battery is full and the radio is on.
2. Sometimes the phone requires you to do "MEPPD" and ?MEPP2? instead of "MEPD" and "MEP2". If this occurs, redo unlock step above with "MEPPD" and ?MEPP2?
3. If the network not working after your phone is fully charged and unlocking process ?Code Accepted?. You must change from Verizon CDMA network to GSM Global Network a few times, after change from Verizon CDMA to GSM Global 3 times is completed, leaves it on GSM Global Network. Now it should work. (Verizon 8830 World Edition DOES NOT work in USA )
Removing "Activation Required" on the screen for Verizon Storm:
1. On the main screen, press ##000000
2. For the Mobile Directory Number, Enter your phone number in here.
Press the Menu to save the options and the phone will automatically restart.
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Model : BlackBerry 8100 (Vodafone Australia)
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT ANY UNLOCK PROCESS
This procedure unlocks the handset from being network restricted from only using SIM cards from Vodafone Australia. In case of difficulties, please refer to the FAQ listed below
1. Take note of the unlocking code shown above
2. Insert a Non-Vodafone Australia working SIM card.
3. Ensure the phone is charged and then switch the phone on.
4. Optional Step: If the SIM card has a PIN, enter your PIN number. (See FAQ below)
5. The phone will then display a message. The most common is ?Invalid SIM card?. (Different message? See FAQ below)
6. Select ?Turn Wireless Off?
7. Select ?Settings? Menu , then go to Advanced Options > SIM Card
8. Type alt-MEPT by holding the ALT-key and typing the letters MEPT with multitap i.e. type hold ALT, type {M}{ER}{OP}{OP}{TY}
9. When prompted with ?Enter Network MEP code (255 left)? on the screen, enter the 16-digit network unlock code provided for your phone, then press Enter. (Unlocking code is shown above)
10. Reset the phone by pulling the battery
11. Switch the phone on and the handset will be unlocked automatically. This will be confirmed if you can make and receive calls with the Non-Vodafone Australia SIM card. (You will need reception and phone credit with the different network provider)
Please Note:If the unlocking code is entered incorrectly the next attempt to unlock the device will be delayed for 10 seconds increments. The number of unlocking attempts is limited to 255 tries only. When 255 attempts is reached the phone will be permanently blocked.
To unblock the phone, it must be taken to a RIM service centre. No outgoing calls including emergency call is possible when the phone is blocked.
FAQ:Question: My phone asks to enter a PIN number
Answer: For SIM cards with PIN ENBLED you will be required to enter a PIN. This is not the unlocking code that has just been provided. For information concerning the PIN, PIN2, PUK and PUK2 codes for a SIM card please read the manual that came with your phone. This is not a handset unlocking difficulty.
Question: My handset displays a different message then what is shown in this procedure when I insert a Non Vodafone Australia SIM card.
Answer: The most common message the phone will display is ?Invalid SIM card?. Because each handset may have a different variation in software there is no common message. If your handset displays a different message it is recommended to move onto the next step. Note: Faulty SIM Cards - The handset may also display messages indicating the SIM you are using to unlock the handset is faulty, it could display ?Insert SIM? ?Bad Card?, ?Card Error? or ?Card Rejected?, confirm the SIM card is inserted correctly ? Gold area downwards and the cut of the corner matches correctly. You will need a working Non Vodafone SIM card to unlock the handset, Vodafone can not assists with other networks faulty SIMs.
Question: I am outside of Australia and experiencing difficulties unlocking the phone that I purchased from a Vodafone Australia outlet
Answer: Clearly note this in the difficulties description. Vodafone Australia can only send a reply to the difficulty by email.
