subject: Getting Your New Blackberry Unlocked [print this page] If you want to get your Blackberry unlocked so that you can use it on any network, there are some things you can do and different methods you can use. Research in Motion is the company that designs and manufactures these phones and was founded in 1984. The first model that was able to support email came along in 2002, and ever since then, the smart phones they produce are some of the most familiar in the world. This is the company that has been credited with coming up with smart phones.
Most unlocking providers now have the capability to generate the codes needed for Blackberry phones, so it is easier and cheaper than ever to do it. You don't have to use a code to get your Blackberry unlocked, but it is by far the safest and easiest way to do it. Most people will perform a search on the Internet to find codes for unlocking their phone. There are many different websites that offer the codes, for a price. Since the exchange of money is involved, you will need to remember a few important tips to have a good experience.
First of all, make sure that you do not pay more than you should for a code. You need to shop around for the best price, because the amounts that websites charge for this varies tremendously. Cheap is fine, because it does not cost a ton of money to generate those codes to get a Blackberry (or any other phone) unlocked.
Many online suppliers give customers the option to generate the unlock code using the phone's IMEI number and the details of the network service provider. This sounds simple enough, but the problem here is that several codes are generated, and only one of them is the right one. Here's the catch- most of the new models of phones will only allow three attempts at entering the code, and then you get locked out. Basically, if you come across a site that asks for network details and the phone's IMEI number, move on to the next.
There is another method that many people prefer to use to get their Blackberry unlocked, known as the IMEI + MEP method. You need to download a very small application and connect your Blackberry to your PC to have the MEP information read. Once you have that information, all you do is submit it along with the phone's IMEI number, and only one correct code is generated for getting your Blackberry unlocked
