[bauer41s4]

I just called verizon and told them I was going to Paris in a few weeks and gave them the numbers off the back of my SIM card - they told me that they enabled my SIM card capabilities and then I updated roaming via *228 - now how can I check that this actually unlocked my phone?

ps - just unlocking my 9530 so I can ebay it for more and get the 9630 when it comes out

[Goodeye84]

Honestly if you have a friend on ATT or T-Mobile ask them to pop out their SIM card and put it into your storm (you probably wanna put your network prefrence to manual etc before doing this.

Thats a sure fire way to know for sure.

Im not sure if just attempting to roam onto T-mobile or ATT would work once the SIM is unlocked as I have not done that to mine yet though I assume it would not work.

Someone correct me if I am wrong?

[robrowald]

They enabled your sim, they did not unlock your phone. to unlock your phone you need to tell them you are going to use a 3rd party sim, they will ask you to provide your esn and Imeid then they would walk you through unlocking the phone by entering a special code.

[venomgirl]

If you want the unlock code for your sim call the Global Services department

[lam824]

they can disabled you sim card security, but the phone can be unlock only with a special code using the phone IMEI or ESN.

[Ultrafied]

To check if your SIM has been unlocked:
Options>Advanced>Sim Card
Top line should read - SIM Card Security Disabled
Next line should read: ID and your number

[camoko]

Sounds like they just added global plan to your account. Better go check befor you get your next bill

[bauer41s4]

They enabled your sim, they did not unlock your phone. to unlock your phone you need to tell them you are going to use a 3rd party sim, they will ask you to provide your esn and Imeid then they would walk you through unlocking the phone by entering a special code.

thanks i just called them and did that over the phone - i also made sure that they arent going to charge me the ridiculous $65/month for the overseas rates

thanks guys