I know this is out-of-date but does anyone know the procedure for unlocking an old v60i trimode cdma locked to verizon. The newer phones can be hooked up to a computer and software can be used, but this old phone has no SIM card. I was thinking of just switching the motherboard, but I have never done that. Which brings me to a second question: Can motherboards be switched for v60i, v60it, (and color phones), if the carriers are different? For example change a verizon to a tracfone or an AT&T to a tracfone. Is the technology for GSM and CDMA on the motherboard? Any information on the v60i, and v60i series of phones is appreciated. I realize it is not a hot topic and the phone is from the neolithic era. It is hard to find any info on these phones except for the specifications. All the unlock-phone-sites on the web deal with the newest phones and technology. Thanks, Melm
CDMA phones don't use SIM cards, only GSM-based phones do. Trying to convert CDMA to GSM isn't going to happen. You'd kill the phone first and secondly, that phone is so old, no network would allow you to use it (because of the E911 capability it lacks). TracFone utilizes AT&T's network mostly (though not everywhere). TracFone makes it difficult to use the phone with service on any other GSM carrier, including AT&T. It's not impossible to mod the phone, but why when it will either kill it or not work properly (or at all) on the network you're trying to get it on? CDMA and GSM are incompatible with each other. Modifying the inner guts of a phone won't change that.
Thanks Mike, Can I change it to tracfone? My other tracfone uses the verizon towers in my area. The phone is reset using the '000000'. It has browser capability so I think it is newer than the v60i. It may be a v60it ??? I know this is strange. I have a RAZR and an LG, and I've had Nokia, but this v60i phone has the best reception and the clearest in my area. I can even walk in mountains and get reception with this phone. I've been searching the web for info. Mel :loony:
The V60t was a TDMA version. TDMA is not used anymore. I had a V60t myself. Nice little phone, but its gone now...
Thanks Jay2: I figure out this is a v60i(c)??? Don't know what that is. (It came from LA !) Anyhow, it would be great if tracfone could convert it. Anyone ever heard of that happening?
TracFone is not a normal carrier. They are a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO). They lease the use of whatever network they operate on in a given area, in your case Verizon, in others AT&T. TracFone is also a prepaid carrier, so they do not have stores to go in and have them rework a phone. TracFone requires use of a TracFone phone. Trying to get your V60 to work on them could end up being a fruitless effort. Motorola phones back then had phenomenal reception compared to phones now. Sadly today Moto is a shadow of its former self.
Thanks Mobile Mike. This is for anyone: What phones get really good reception nowadays? Is the GSM technology better than the CDMA? My tracfone had "v60i" on the bottom of the key pad. The verizon phone has their logo on the bottom. The other one has a "vi"in cursive at the bottom. Does anyone know who that was manufactured for? I'm just curious.
The Verizon V60i would not need "unlocking". As you have stated, the MSL code is 000000 (which is unlocked, for CDMA phones). If you still wanted to use it, it can be activated on PagePlus prepaid service (which uses the Verizon network). There is a lot of info on PagePlus at Howard Forums.
Thank you mframe. I have never heard of the Pageplus service in New York. I will check out the info on the forum. thanks again, melm
Nokia phones are excellent with reception, regardless whether it's CDMA or GSM. I personally have had great success with my Verizon LG Voyager. Some may argue otherwise, but I've been very happy with the reception quality of the Voyager (in the Los Angeles area, specifically).
Thanks for the input. I live in a rural area of upstate NY, next to VT. It is hit and miss for reception here. The v60i phone has been the best in the past. We have verizon towers west of here. I will have to do some more research. Thanks again.
