Unlocking the Nokia 6170 means freeing the cell phone to be used on another provider's network by replacing the SIM card. Unlocking the Nokia 6170 may require a small investment, though much less than the cost of a new phone.
Instructions
Code Search
1. Purchase a code to unlock Nokia 6170. SIM unlock codes can be purchased via the Internet or directly from a Nokia dealer.
2. Enter the make and model of your phone, the IMEI number found beneath the battery inside your phone and the service provider you purchased the phone from. Order the code, and pay for it using your credit or debit card.
3. Wait for the code to arrive; the process may take several minutes or several days, depending on the website you use.
Unlocking Procedure
4. Unfasten the battery cover and remove the battery as well as the SIM card. Replace the battery and refasten the battery cover. Turn on your Nokia 6170.
5. Press the pound button. Press the star button in rapid succession three times and wait for a P to appear on the screen. Press the star button in rapid succession four times and wait for a W to appear on the screen. Press the star button in rapid succession twice and wait for a plus sign to appear on the screen.
6. Enter the unlock code you purchased.
7. Press the star button twice in rapid succession and wait for a plus sign to appear on the screen. Press 7. Press the pound button.
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