Unlocking your Samsung phone is easy.
The Samsung A117 is a compact, flip-top phone that was released in 2009. It was created for AT&T's prepaid service. It is web-enabled, has decent call quality and good battery life. If you intend on using it while outside of the United States, you should consider unlocking it. This way you will avoid exorbitant roaming charges.
Instructions
1. Find a site that sells unlock codes for the Samsung A117. Three that you can use are Unlocking.com, UnlockitNow.com and GSMLiberty. As of 2010, these codes cost between $11.99 to $29.99.
2. Dial the code "*#06#" into the keypad of your Samsung phone. A 15- to 17-digit alphanumeric code will appear. This code is your serial code, also known as your international mobile equipment identification code or IMEI number.
3. Enter the IMEI number into the site where you are purchasing your codes. Select Samsung as the maker of your phone and choose A117 for the model. Under country, choose United States, and for the service provider select AT&T. Enter your name, e-mail address and your payment information. Expect to receive your codes in one to two days.
4. Turn your Samsung off and remove the battery. Take out the SIM (subscriber identity module) card and replace it with one from another cell phone provider. Replace the battery, and turn your Samsung on.
5. Enter the code that you received in your e-mail. Click the "OK" button in the middle of the handset. The phone will restart and the logo of the new service provider will be at the top of the screen.
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