Unlock a Nokia 6101B
When you purchase a Nokia 6101B mobile phone from a network provider, the phone is locked to prevent you from using it with a different carrier. If you want to switch providers, you need to unlock the phone with a special code. Although various websites offer unlocking software, using a paid website is more reliable. Free unlock codes seldom work, and you risk locking your cell phone permanently if you enter the wrong code five times.
Instructions
1. Obtain your Nokia 6101B's IMEI, or identification number, which is necessary for generating the unlock code. Type "*#06#*" on your phone's keypad and the 15-digit IMEI number will appear.
2. Go to a website that provides unlock codes for free (See the first two links in Resources).
3. Enter your IMEI number, cell phone carrier and your email address. Click the button that says, "Generate Code/Get the Unlock Code."
4. Remove the existing SIM card from the phone and turn the phone on. Enter the unlock code (the code will start and end with a pound sign). You will then see a pop-up message, "Phone Restrictions Off."
5. Do not try more than two or three codes provided by the free website. If you can't unlock your phone, proceed to Step 6.
6. Use a paid website for getting a guaranteed unlock code for your Nokia 6101B (See Resources to find links to paid websites).
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