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Old 11-07-2008, 12:45 PM
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I just won the new Bold a day before it was released (still waiting to receive it via mail) but the catch is that I have Verizon, not AT&T. I read here before that it isn't possible to do an unlock but I've already seen the Bold pop up on ebay, etc as "unlocked." Can I do this? Or should I sell it and get the Storm when it comes out? I am tired of the shared keys on my Pearl!!
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Unfortunately, AT&T and Verizon use different wireless technology, Verizon is CDMA and AT&T is GSM. It is not possible to use the AT&T phone on Verizon, unlocked or not.
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the bold cannot be used on the verizon network because it is a gsm device and verizon has a cdma network, i would sell it and go with the storm if you like the storm
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The Bold is GSM Verizon is CDMA. It can not be used on Verizon's network.
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Old 11-12-2008, 02:09 PM
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would the bold work on the sprint network?
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Old 11-12-2008, 05:11 PM
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can someone please post the instructions to unlock.
I got the code from AT&T but the rep couldnt find the instructions.
Blamed it on the phone being too new.
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1. Insert SIM card and power phone on.
2. Make sure the radio and wireless are turned off.
3. Go to Options -> Advanced Options -> SIM Card
4. Type MEPD on the keyboard (you won't see the text)
5. Type MEPP then [ALT button] then 2 (again you won't see the text)
6. Enter the unlock code and press enter
7. Reboot. Device is now unlocked.
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