Try this ONCE and ONCE only. Remember,you only get 3 to 5 tries.
If you enter the same code two times, that is two tries. To enter code:
Make sure battery is charged.
Put in a SIM from a new Network.
A new one or one with NO security PINs enabled.
Power on.
Select UNDO with NEW SIM in phone.
Press the # key.
then press the "star" key (*)
quickly to get the P and W and +
Press * 3 times quickly for (p) \
Press * 4 times quickly for (w) IMPORTANT
Press * 2 times quickly for (+) /
and the rest of the code---
Begin with # and end with #.
No spaces.
Select OK
"Phone restrictions off", it's unlocked.
"Error code" wrong code. STOP tell me.
"Not allowed" or "Can Not Undo Restriction"
it is hard locked.
Used up all your free tries!!
If it does not work, tell me: What happened?
What message you got.
What codes you tried.
Above all, answer.
JG
Thanks for your help. I get the error message "Cannot Undo Restriction" then the "phone restricted message. I recieved this second hand from a friend in Ireland so not sure if any form unlocks were previously tried (have sent him an email to find out).
I may see if I can just get it unlocked at a local mobile phone store if I decide to go ahead and use it, as I believe that it can only be unlicked using a cable now.
"Phone restrictions off", it's unlocked.
"Error code" wrong code.
"Not allowed" or "Can Not Undo Restriction" or
sometimes, simply "Phone Restricted" it's hard locked.
Used up all your free tries!!
You only get three to five FREE tries.
If your phone is hardlocked, it means that you will
not be able to unlock it with a code.
Your phone WILL still work with the Service you
have now.
It will work.
If you want to unlock it after it is hardlocked, you
will need to take or send it to a professional unlocker.
It requires expensive Hardware and Software.
