1. lewisc1979's Avatar
    I searched through several threads to see if I could find an answer to this question. However, since the 9930 from Sprint only came out today, I didn't see the answer. Now, does the sim come unlocked on the 9930 from Sprint? I know the Bold 9650 did. Thanks in advance for your help.
    08-21-11 08:38 PM
  2. Deathcommand's Avatar
    I would like to know this as well.
    08-21-11 08:39 PM
  3. 312's Avatar
    They are coming LOCKED. You can verify this by going to the SIM card screen and typing MEPD. You'll see that the Network lock is ACTIVE. (meaning, locked.)
    08-21-11 08:53 PM
  4. freethisberrydotcom's Avatar
    312 is correct ... They will come locked to Sprint ..
    08-21-11 09:25 PM
  5. thetrogers's Avatar
    when i bought mine the sales lady told me they came unlocked
    08-21-11 09:48 PM
  6. dimm0k's Avatar
    Wow, previous BBs from Sprint were unlocked...
    08-21-11 09:55 PM
  7. Deathcommand's Avatar
    Lame.
    iMad
    08-21-11 10:01 PM
  8. JUSTQUAN2's Avatar
    Yea, I'm sure sprint got hip to thatnleaving it unlocked thing.
    08-21-11 10:18 PM
  9. lewisc1979's Avatar
    Since I don't have mine quite yet, I haven't been able to verify that. Thanks for the responses. I'll check mine once I get it this week.
    08-21-11 10:47 PM
  10. freethisberrydotcom's Avatar
    when i bought mine the sales lady told me they came unlocked
    go into OPTIONS - DEVICE - ADVANCED - SIM CARD

    - TYPE m e p d and make sure all say disabled .. if it says active beside network or service provider then it is locked

    *Make sure you have a sim inside the device when performing this ...
    08-21-11 10:51 PM
  11. lewisc1979's Avatar
    go into OPTIONS - DEVICE - ADVANCED - SIM CARD

    - TYPE m e p d and make sure all say disabled .. if it says active beside network or service provider then it is locked

    *Make sure you have a sim inside the device when performing this ...
    Don't forget that "ALT" has to be pressed at the same time.

    Hold ALT and then press M+E+P+D in succession while ALT is pressed.
    08-21-11 11:06 PM
  12. otacon#AC's Avatar
    Don't forget that "ALT" has to be pressed at the same time.

    Hold ALT and then press M+E+P+D in succession while ALT is pressed.
    Not on the 9930... just typed in mepd and it came up no alt needed.
    08-21-11 11:16 PM
  13. lewisc1979's Avatar
    Not on the 9930... just typed in mepd and it came up no alt needed.
    Really? That's odd.
    08-21-11 11:30 PM
  14. freethisberrydotcom's Avatar
    You only need to hold alt to type m e p e to input the unlock code.
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    08-22-11 08:25 AM
  15. glinc's Avatar
    Last I checked, our BB rep said it was coming unlocked. Maybe its the same as the Motorola Photon that is locked to US sims but not international sims.
    08-22-11 08:29 AM
  16. phone-a-holic's Avatar
    I have a Sprint 9930 and it is locked...Dang!
    08-22-11 09:45 AM
  17. sj-performance's Avatar
    my sprint 9930 is unlocked...as soon as i got home i unlocked myself...codes only cost $1-$3 depending where u do it...i find it cheap then calling sprint and being on the phone for how long to get it unlocked....
    08-22-11 10:00 AM
  18. radlink14's Avatar
    sj what service are you using your unlocked 9930 with? I'm using it on t-mobile and having trouble accessing internet only texting and phone calls work. I know it has to do with service books but can't seem to get t-mobile to send them to me.
    08-22-11 12:26 PM
  19. 312's Avatar
    You need to:

    a) set your APN to epc.tmobile.com
    b) add your service books using CrackUtil & Desktop Manager

    If you need help, look here: http://forums.crackberry.com/storm-t...m-95xx-106023/
    08-22-11 12:28 PM
  20. radlink14's Avatar
    Sounds like a lot of work to do :l I'm going to be returning this phone next week not so sure I wanna mess with it too much in case they want to deny my return lol... I just couldn't wait for the 31st!!
    08-22-11 12:49 PM
  21. sj-performance's Avatar
    sj what service are you using your unlocked 9930 with? I'm using it on t-mobile and having trouble accessing internet only texting and phone calls work. I know it has to do with service books but can't seem to get t-mobile to send them to me.
    an ebay vendor...paid $2 for it.
    08-22-11 02:24 PM
  22. phone-a-holic's Avatar
    I called sprint and was told that the bb 9930 was shipped unlocked, but when I check the it shows the network active.
    08-22-11 02:40 PM
  23. sj-performance's Avatar
    I called sprint and was told that the bb 9930 was shipped unlocked, but when I check the it shows the network active.
    they dont know jack. once i confirmed it wasnt unlock i went ahead and did it myself...rather pay $2 then be on the phone with those "REPS" who dont know crap
    08-22-11 02:43 PM
  24. phone-a-holic's Avatar
    who did you use for $2
    08-22-11 02:54 PM
  25. lewisc1979's Avatar
    Either way, I'll need it unlocked before the first part of next month. I'd like to be able to use a local sim card in Europe when I go.
    08-22-11 03:05 PM
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