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JSanders If you need an unlock code to unlock your BlackBerry for use on a carrier other than the one to which it is branded, check
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Registered: 04-01-2008 Here's a quick guide to unlocking your BlackBerry smartphone for use on a provider other than the one to which it is branded.

First, confirm if your BlackBerry is already "unlocked" or not:

My Carrier: Verizon
1. On your OS5 BlackBerry, go to Options > Advanced Options > Sim Card. For an OS6 or OS7 device, go to Options > Device
> Advanced > SIM
2. At that screen type MEPD (see note below) on your keyboard. A new menu will pop up. * If your BlackBerry has a SureType
keyboard (71xx, 81xx, 91xx devices) you will need to double-tap the P, so the actual keys entered become M E P P D.
3. Look for Network in the list.
4. If your device is "unlocked", it should say Disabled or Inactive. If it says Active, it's still locked to that carrier.

Instructions for OS 6.0 & 7.0/7.1

Type Sim Card in UNIVERSAL SEARCH. That will bring up the Sim Card menu. Open that menu then Check and see what locks
are active by:
type mepd
(You won't see anything as you type)
A hidden menu will open up and will say what locks are active.

To enter your unlock code:

Open the Sim Card menu
Then type mep2 or mep4.
[for OS 7.0 devices keep your finger on alt key the whole time when typing mep2 or mep4] (You won't see anything as you type)
A hidden menu will open up Then enter the code we provided, click enter then you'll get a message saying "Code accepted".

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TIPS, TRICKS & TROUBLE SHOOTING
**SURETYPE PEARL OR PEARL FLIP
Remember there are two letters per key so to enter Mep2 you need to click the "op" key twice to get the letter p.

**CANT BRING UP MENU TO ENTER CODE

Please try it with a different sim card inserted. And make sure you keep your finger pressed on the "alt" key when pressing 2.

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05-27-2012 09:39 PM
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If i make the unlock in my BB9900,Can i use in my country with BB service?After unlock,what effect for my mobile?
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06-02-2012 10:58 PM

My friend wants to bring his blackberry in Asia(philippines to be exact) will it work there if it's unlocked?

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06-03-2012 12:43 AM

it should, but you need to know specific model # , etc., first.

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06-03-2012 12:57 AM

I don't know which model he has. Will ask him.

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06-03-2012 12:58 AM

There could be some issues, and some models which do not work on other specific mobile providers, so his details are required.
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06-03-2012 01:08 AM - edited 06-03-2012 01:08 AM

Ok, thanks JSanders. I guess I need to check first on what model he has.

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06-03-2012 01:22 AM

And on what mobile provider he intends to use it on.

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I see... thanks.

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Pls ! answer my question .

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