Where do I find the IMEI Unlock Code?

| Monday, April 25, 2011
By Jennifer Croner


All new phones only work on the network that they are bought from, as a means you will not be able to use a SIM card from a different wireless provider on your mobile device . There are many advantages to having your phone unlocked.

Firstly once your mobile phone has been unlocked it will be possible to use it on any GSM network worldwide.

Another reason for having your mobile phone unlocked you will be able to switch to the network with the lowest tariff. Since you will not be restricted to just one network .

An unlocked phone gives you the freedom to roam internationally. When you travel internationally and use your phone you will be charged costly international roaming charges. With an unlocked phone you can easily swap your sim card while you are at your destination and save a bundle on global roaming charges.

By unlocking your phone the value of the phone will increase. Your phone is no longer blocked to just one network and is thus more useful.

How to Find your IMEI Number.

With many mobile device a simple way of obtaining the IMEI number is to enter *#06# on the keypad. When the last # has been entered a 15 digit number will be shown on the screen this is the IMEI number.

Once you have the IMEI you are very close to having your phone unlocked. In most instances the steps of unlocking a phone is very easy, you do not require cables, upload new software or make any changes to the mobile phone. The only requirement is a valid unlock code. The unlock code is purchased from online retailers by providing them with your IMEI number, the network the phone is locked to and the phones model number.

The actually unlocking process is very simple you just need to do is enter the unlock code in to your mobile phone. You do not need any technical knowledge and there is no risk of damaging your phone. A code can be generated regardless of the network after the phone has been unlocked the phone will accept any sim card, the value of the phone will increase and the process is perfectly legal and safe.




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