In the world practice of cellular communications, operators often block their phones from using them with SIM cards of other operators. As a result, the owners of a locked phone cannot use the phone with SIM cards from other operators, for this they need to unlock the phone. It is also not uncommon for the owner of the phone to receive a blocked and completely useless phone after entering the wrong code several times. But there is an antidote for each case, and it will not be difficult to cope with blocking of both one and the other kind when performing a number of actions.
It is necessary
- - A computer
- - Internet connection
- - USB cable for phone
- - telephone
Instructions
Step 1
Reflash your phone. Often this does not require the services of a specialized service center or expensive equipment, all you need is a USB connection from the phone to the computer and installed drivers for the phone. After that, download the firmware from one of the sites where they are available for free download. erase the old firmware and install the new one in its place. This recipe will suit you both in case you have forgotten your PIN code, and in the event that you have a phone blocked by the operator.
Step 2
Contact your carrier for an unlock code. Some cellular operators provide such codes, especially since it is not difficult to reflash your phone. As a consequence, they do not want to give the impression of a high level of responsibility for choosing their company and provide unlock codes upon request. To do this, you just need to request a code and provide data confirming the fact of your ownership of this phone. In case you have forgotten the PIN code from the phone, ask the manufacturer for the phone firmware reset code. In this case, all information is erased, and you have a completely new phone in your hands and absolutely clean of any information.
Step 3
Use the Internet in order to find services that provide services for providing an unlock code - both on a paid and free basis. Also, on the Internet you can find firmware reset codes.
Step 4
Separately, there are programs that serve to unlock phones in the event of a forgotten PIN code - it is not difficult to find them, and the unlocking process, as a rule, takes place after choosing a phone model and one click of the mouse
