Often people wonder why
the mobile phone that they adore too much cannot be switched to
another network. If this holds true, then count the number of mobile
phones one would accumulate in the next five years or so. It also
holds true that your current network may not be looking towards your
best interest. In case, you want to cling on to your present mobile
phone and be able to switch to another network as well, you need to
get your mobile phone unlocked.
Most mobile phone network
providers would lock your phone electronically to make it usable with
their service only. By doing so, they would be charging you heavily
for roaming charges when you are using your phone outside their
service range and in some other part of the world. However, these
locks can be broken or rather unlocked by a mere password code. On
the contrary, there are mobile phones that are required to be
connected to a specific unlocking data terminal to crack the code.
The first thing to bear in mind is that all GSM mobile phones can be
unlocked. Only the non-GSM mobile phones cannot be unlocked as your
account and number is tie to your mobile phone. Unlike the GSM mobile
phone where your account and number is tied to movable SIM
(Subscriber Information Module) chip inside it.
There are two methods to
unlock
cell phone.
- Unlocking Code
The first and the easiest
method are to key in the secret unlocking code to unlock your mobile.
This code is a unique number that operates for that specific phone.
It is based on the serial number, also known as the IMEI number of
the phone. IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number is
available for a meager amount to unlock your phone with ease.
- The Operating System Software
In the second method, you
would require the ‘firmware’ or the operating system software
that is to be rewritten in the phone to unlock it. However, you are
required to connect the cell with a special programming unit through
a data cable.
One method to get the
secret code number is to make a call to your service provider and ask
for the password code to unlock
phone. They may ask for a few weeks’ notice in order to
fulfill your request. You r service provider may even charge you
certain amount in order to provide you with the password code to
unlock your phone. However, the fee is dependent on the circumstances
under which you to your phone. Suppose, they may require you to have
used the specific network for a specific period if you had their
post-paid plan. Your mobile service provider would cater you with the
code to unlock your mobile.
In case, your service
provider refuses to help you to get your phone unlocked due to
certain company policies, you can do the below mentioned:
- You may search for phone unlocking code in various mobile forums online.
- You may calculate the code using data cable and special software.
A plethora of companies
is offering services to unlock your phone for a reasonable fee.