Providers originally locked cellphones in order to prevent their customers from using their cellphone with a rival carrier. In 2010 the Library of Congress decided to allow the unlocking -- or "jailbreaking" -- of any cellphone in the United States. This means that you aren't stuck with one carrier if you're using a certain phone, but rather you can take that phone with you to any carrier provided that you unlock it first. Unlike with some devices, you can jailbreak your Nokia phone without voiding its warranty.
Instructions
1. Get the IMEI number of your Nokia phone. To do this, key "*#06#" into your phone. Write down the 15 digit number that appears; this is your IMEI number.
2. Call your service provider and request an unlock code for your cellphone. If you're unable to reach them, or if they won't give you a code, you need to get an unlock code from an unlocking website, such as Unlocking4Free.com, CellUnlockCode.com, or GSMLiberty.net.
3. Turn off your phone. Remove the back cover. Remove the SIM card. Depending on your type of phone, you will either need to push down on the SIM card until it releases, or simply pull it out.
4. Turn on your Nokia cell without the SIM card. Ignore the warning message that displays.
5. Key in " #pw+code+1#" without the quote marks. For "code," substitute the unlock code provided to you. A message telling you that the SIM restriction is off will appear if you've done it correctly. If not, try typing in the code again.
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