How do I learn to unlock CDMA phones ie Bell Mobility

[ticktock]

Hello I would like to tearn how to unlock CDMA phones and what equipment do I need any help would be appreciated Thanks

[macguy9]

In a nutshell... you can't. The only way to unlock a phone (short of reflashing it completely) is by using the subsidy unlock code, which is provided only by the service provider... in this case, Bell. The unlock code is specific only to your handset, and is based on a combination of your ESN and a second code that Bell has decided on. Sorry man, I know it su(ks... but the only way you'll get service on another provider with that phone is to either ask Bell reeeeeealy nicely (long shot at best) or sign up with Bell themselves. Hope that answers your question...

[UNLOCKONLINE]

THE CODE YOU NEED IS CALLED AN SPC CODE OR MASTER SUBSIDY UNLOCK CODE. ITS 6 DIGITS AND BELL MOBILITY IS USUALLY THE ONLY ONES THAT HAVE IT BUT WILL NOT GIVE IT OUT BECAUSE YOU CAN THEN USE THE PHONE TO WORK WITH ANOTHER PR0VIDER OF THE SAME TECHNOLOGY. WE ACTUALLY DO PR0VIDE A SERVICE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO GET THE SPC CODE FOR MOST CARRIERS AND PHONES. WE HAVE A DATABASE THAT CALCULATES THE ALGORITH AT HIGH SPEEDS AND SHOULDNT TAKE MORE THAT 24H BEFORE YOU GET A EMAIL REPLY WITH THE CODE. EMAIL US FOR MORE INFO. UNLOCKONLINE@HOTMAIL.COM

[QwestGuy]

I work for Qwest (which is CDMA and uses the sprint network) One way that I would suggest to get your Sub-Lock code is to call into the phone company and state that you have just changed your number (even though you haven't) and that you were in the middle of re-programming your phone when you were cut off. The agent will then go thru how to re-program your phone with you, part of which is giving you your sublock code. It's 6 digits, write it down and go ahead and finish the re-programming steps as it will just re-enter your current cell phone and not change any settings or lose data. Once you have that lock code you can flash it with another provider. That part however, I'm not to sure how to do.

[conceptedge]

This site is devoted to providing accurate general information, proven solutions and instructions for unlocking and reprogramming CDMA and iDEN cell phones.

Whether you are a consumer who wants to know if you can use your CDMA or iDEN cell phone with another network, or a hobbist or cell phone shop who wants to learn quickly how to use the most popular CDMA and iDEN programming software correctly. You can find it all here.

The instruction documents on this web site are high-quality and market-proven. The instruction here have been used to convert many CDMA phones to Cricket's network so if you are technically proficient, you can save months of learning curve. All major PST software are covered and most popular phone models too.

Since it's a free site, be sure to click on the sponsor ads to support it!

This site will answer the following questions:

How to use a Verizon phone on Cricket?
How to use a Sprint phone on Cricket?
How to use a US Cellular phone on Cricket?
How to use an Alltel phone on Cricket?
How to use a Qwest phone on Cricket?
How to use a Virgin Mobile CDMA phone on Cricket?

Although this document focus exclusively on Cricket because the result was predictable and reliable, the procedure here can be used for converting a CDMA phone described here from any CDMA network to any CDMA network.

This is a list of what we can unlock so far as of 4/25/07

Audiovox 8610, 8500, 8900, 8930, 8940, 8910, 8915, 8912
CDM-8100, CDM-135, CDM-130, PCX-1110XL
Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050, CDM-9900, 9500, 9155GPX
Audiovox / Toshiba VM4050, 9100

LG Lx-5550, Vx-6100, Vx-8300, Vx9800, KG800 Chocolate (with LG PST)

Motorola V60, v120, V60, V3c, T720. t730, V810, E310, V325, c210, c215, c357, E815

Qualcomm / Kyocera 2235, SE44, SE47 Slider, 7135, 6035, 2035 and most Kyocera
Kx5 Slider Remix (no Virgin phones)
Kx9 / 10 okay (no US Virgin phones)
Kx18 Jade

Samsung
211, 411, 850, T300, 2540, A310, A500, A530, A600, A610, A620, A650, A660, A670, A680, A700, A740, A760, A790, A800, A820, A840, A880, A920 (Sprint OK)
I330, I500, I550, I600, I700

N150, N270, N300, N400 and 90% of pre-2006 Samsungs (except A900, A950 and similar phones)

Sanyo 8100, 8200, 8300, 7200, 7400, 5500, 2300

[mulderr]

Just to clarify, is it then possible to buy an unlocked CDMA phone off of ebay and activate it on Bell network if you already possess a contract with then?

[Jay2TheRescue]

No matter if its "unlocked" or not, many CDMA carriers will not activate a phone if its ESN isn't in their database (I.E., They didn't sell the phone when it was new). Its best to email the seller and get the ESN, then call your carrier and see if they will activate it before you buy.

Also, if that phone was used on your carrier's network before, and the subscriber cancelled with an unpaid balance the carrier will blacklist the ESN, and not allow it to be used by anybody until that bill is paid.

Call your carrier. Its the best way to make sure before you spend money on an expensive paperweight.

-Jay

[nikromatt]

I have an Nokia 6255i that is currently locked onto Alltel (now Verizon) which is CDMA. The phone also accepts a sim card and I would like to unlock it for use on a GSM network. Does anyone know if this is possible once unlocked?

[Mobile Mike]

Originally Posted by nikromatt I have an Nokia 6255i that is currently locked onto Alltel (now Verizon) which is CDMA. The phone also accepts a sim card and I would like to unlock it for use on a GSM network. Does anyone know if this is possible once unlocked?

The 6255i is a CDMA phone and does not accept SIM cards, unless it was modified. Even so, it is NOT compatible with GSM networks. Unlocking it won't make it work with any GSM carrier. Even if it has some kind of card slot, the inner workings are CDMA.

Are you sure it's unlocked? Most CDMA phones aren't locked as it's not necessary to do so, unlike with GSM phones. There was NO GSM version of the 6255i made, so there is no SIM card slot in the phone (again unless it was modified).

Edit: I have the 6256i, and after opening it up, beneath the battery compartment is what looks like a SIM card slot. This is NOT usable for a SIM card, no matter how convincing it looks. Why Nokia designed this the way they did is anybody's guess. It might be a memory card slot (for a larger, SIM-sized memory card). As this is a 2005 phone, it would surprise me.

[nikromatt]

Originally Posted by Mobile Mike The 6255i is a CDMA phone and does not accept SIM cards.

I also read the statement that the slot is not functional. But I'm willing to bet it is only there to appease the CMDA carriers.

[Mobile Mike]

Originally Posted by nikromatt I also read the statement that the slot is not functional. But I'm willing to bet it is only there to appease the CMDA carriers.

That slot is for a R-UIM card, the CDMA equivalent of a GSM SIM card. No carrier in North America supports or uses R-UIM cards, despite the availability of the slot on this phone.

The phone supports CDMA 800/1900mhz and old analog 800. That's it. It would need to have GSM frequencies on it to work with a GSM carrier, so it's still a no go with this phone. It's CDMA only and only usable on CDMA carriers, card slot or not.

GSM and CDMA are NOT compatible no matter how much one wishes they were.

[bwaynep]

Which Site are you referring to? Site Adviser??

Originally Posted by conceptedge This site is devoted to providing accurate general information, proven solutions and instructions for unlocking and reprogramming CDMA and iDEN cell phones. Whether you are a consumer who wants to know if you can use your CDMA or iDEN cell phone with another network, or a hobbist or cell phone shop who wants to learn quickly how to use the most popular CDMA and iDEN programming software correctly. You can find it all here. The instruction documents on this web site are high-quality and market-proven. The instruction here have been used to convert many CDMA phones to Cricket's network so if you are technically proficient, you can save months of learning curve. All major PST software are covered and most popular phone models too. Since it's a free site, be sure to click on the sponsor ads to support it! This site will answer the following questions: How to use a Verizon phone on Cricket? How to use a Sprint phone on Cricket? How to use a US Cellular phone on Cricket? How to use an Alltel phone on Cricket? How to use a Qwest phone on Cricket? How to use a Virgin Mobile CDMA phone on Cricket? Although this document focus exclusively on Cricket because the result was predictable and reliable, the procedure here can be used for converting a CDMA phone described here from any CDMA network to any CDMA network. This is a list of what we can unlock so far as of 4/25/07 Audiovox 8610, 8500, 8900, 8930, 8940, 8910, 8915, 8912 CDM-8100, CDM-135, CDM-130, PCX-1110XL Audiovox/Toshiba VM4050, CDM-9900, 9500, 9155GPX Audiovox / Toshiba VM4050, 9100 LG Lx-5550, Vx-6100, Vx-8300, Vx9800, KG800 Chocolate (with LG PST) Motorola V60, v120, V60, V3c, T720. t730, V810, E310, V325, c210, c215, c357, E815 Qualcomm / Kyocera 2235, SE44, SE47 Slider, 7135, 6035, 2035 and most Kyocera Kx5 Slider Remix (no Virgin phones) Kx9 / 10 okay (no US Virgin phones) Kx18 Jade Samsung 211, 411, 850, T300, 2540, A310, A500, A530, A600, A610, A620, A650, A660, A670, A680, A700, A740, A760, A790, A800, A820, A840, A880, A920 (Sprint OK) I330, I500, I550, I600, I700 N150, N270, N300, N400 and 90% of pre-2006 Samsungs (except A900, A950 and similar phones) Sanyo 8100, 8200, 8300, 7200, 7400, 5500, 2300

[Jay2TheRescue]

Originally Posted by bwaynep Which Site are you referring to? Site Adviser??

That user hasn't logged in for over 2 years. You probably won't get a reply.