So I'm about to buy a 9630 Tour from a guy off Craigslist. The MEID and ESN have been checked out by Verizon (I called them) and the phone is free and clear and not stolen. However the phone is supposed to be unlocked and I am going to be using it in Spain.
The question is, how do I know for sure the phone is unlocked and can be used with a different carrier. I don't have a SIM to put in the phone right now to check it.
Edit: I would research it more but I'm currently packing to move to Spain and am supposed to be picking up this phone in a few hours so.
No need to hold the shift key .. just type mepd from the keyboard in the sim card menu. As Motorcycle Mama explained, if it is unlocked then beside network it would show disabled. *Yes you need any sim inside this device to make it work.
In the presence of SIM turn of all wireless connections and follow these steps
go to options>advanced options>click SIM card>hold alt and press mep2>enter IMEI code>press track ball for acceptance of code>restart BB 9630.
from mobile network options set
network technology to GSM/UMTS
network mode to 3G and 2G
turn mobile network on.