Pros/Cons of Unlocking T-Mobile 8320

[xolanir]

I'm thinking of unlocking my t-mobile 8320 while still using it. What are the pros and cons of my actions? Is it something that will ruin my phone while I still use it on t-mobile?

[mostlydo]

no you will not use it, there are no cons, pros, firstly you can use any sim card in it, secondly it raises resale value, youll all good. unlock it.

[berryite]

Originally Posted by xolanir

I'm thinking of unlocking my t-mobile 8320 while still using it. What are the pros and cons of my actions? Is it something that will ruin my phone while I still use it on t-mobile?

There are no cons or negative consequences of unlocking a phone. Unlocking a phone simply allows you to use other carriers' SIM cards in your device and this is usually only beneficial if you are traveling overseas.

[xolanir]

Will the phone still work with t-mobile until I decide to sell it?

[berryite]

Originally Posted by mostlydo

secondly it raises resale value

Thanks for pointing this out. You are exactly right.

I sold my 8900 to a guy who had a different carrier. It would have been a problem if my 8900 had not been unlocked.

[berryite]

Originally Posted by xolanir

Will the phone still work with t-mobile until I decide to sell it?

As pointed out, there are no cons to unlocking your phone and there are no negative impacts on using your phone with your carrier.

[xolanir]

Thank you. Will go for it.

[CarrierUnlock]

Originally Posted by xolanir

I'm thinking of unlocking my t-mobile 8320 while still using it. What are the pros and cons of my actions? Is it something that will ruin my phone while I still use it on t-mobile?

Unlocking it allows you to use the device on any gsm carrier. The unlocking of the device has no affect on the device, os, or performance.

[cellunlocknet]

Originally Posted by xolanir

I'm thinking of unlocking my t-mobile 8320 while still using it. What are the pros and cons of my actions? Is it something that will ruin my phone while I still use it on t-mobile?

Unlocking will not affect the phone in any way will not even void the warranty.

[xolanir]

Thank you carrierunlock & cellunlock. I actually won an unlock from carrierunlock and now my phone is successfully unlocked.

[cellunlocknet]

Originally Posted by xolanir

Thank you carrierunlock & cellunlock. I actually won an unlock from carrierunlock and now my phone is successfully unlocked.

Glad to hear! Enjoy your unlocked Blackberry

[EdS817]

Since I am under contract with TMO until 11/17/2011 I don't see any reason to spend the money right now to unlock it. As it gets closer and if my 9700 is still in good condition and depending what the resale value is at the time I might decide to unlock it.

I bought an 8320 in Dec 2007 and it wound up costing me $0 after rebates. When I got my 9700 I was able to trade in my 8320 for $75 which brought my 9700 down to $83 after this and other rebates.

[BlkBear]

Originally Posted by TheBronx

Since I am under contract with TMO until 11/17/2011 I don't see any reason to spend the money right now to unlock it.

The great thing is, you don't have to spend a dime, since you are a TMO customer, you can get it unlocked for free, via TMO. Just call up the friendly folks in customer service, explain that you would like to use the phone out of country on vacation, using local prepaid SIM cards, and you should get the unlock codes in 24 hours to 10 days. YMMV

[cellunlocknet]

Originally Posted by TheBronx

Since I am under contract with TMO until 11/17/2011 I don't see any reason to spend the money right now to unlock it. As it gets closer and if my 9700 is still in good condition and depending what the resale value is at the time I might decide to unlock it.

I bought an 8320 in Dec 2007 and it wound up costing me $0 after rebates. When I got my 9700 I was able to trade in my 8320 for $75 which brought my 9700 down to $83 after this and other rebates.

You don't need to pay for the code, if you have an account with T-mobile, you can get the code for free as OP mentioned .

[NorrisCell]

Originally Posted by cellunlocknet

Unlocking will not affect the phone in any way will not even void the warranty.

This will not void the warranty with the carrier it was locked to, but it will void the warranty with RIM directly