11-01-14 08:08 AM
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  1. 123nat's Avatar
    123nat
    Hello,

    I bought a blackberry q5 which is locked to EE on ebay

    I have an EE sim so never needed to unlock.

    Now my friend want to borrow for her vodafone sim card.

    I can see on ebay many unlocking suppliers.

    My questions is :-
    Should I unlock the phone without the sim, with the EE sim or with the vodafone sim?

    Are eBay unlocking codes safe?

    Thanks

    Posted via CB10
    10-13-14 01:38 PM
  2. Ecm's Avatar
    Ecm
    Moderator
    I have heard good and bad about unlocking services on eBay. I prefer to use an established service where I'm able to check feedback. The last device I unlocked was using blackberrycodesource.com. Fast and no fuss. Other members here have reported the same.
    123nat likes this.
    10-13-14 02:05 PM
  3. WArcher's Avatar
    WArcher
    Hello,

    I have used "http://freemyblackberry.com/" a few times in the past ; some for BB10 devices and a couple of times for BBOS devices. They are fast, not too expensive, and trustworthy. (On top of that I think that they are Canadian which is a bonus)

    They will email you right away with a code - within about 12 hours I think - and you should be just fine.
    123nat likes this.
    10-13-14 02:11 PM
  4. 123nat's Avatar
    123nat
    Thanks to both who replied.

    Can I unlock it without a SIM card in the phone?
    10-13-14 02:19 PM
  5. Graham Miller's Avatar
    Graham Miller
    No sim required to unlock.
    10-13-14 02:22 PM
  7. 123nat's Avatar
    123nat
    Hi

    I just ordered on blackberrycodesource.com based on your recommendation.

    I will post back as soon I get the code and whether it was successful




    Posted via CB10
    10-13-14 03:35 PM
  8. 123nat's Avatar
    123nat
    Just got email from blackberrycodesource.com They gave 2 unlock codes (8 digits and 16 digits) It makes me nervous as I am not sure what one to use?

    I have 10 attempts left and keen not to make a mistake!
    10-13-14 05:26 PM
  9. Ecm's Avatar
    Ecm
    Moderator
    Originally Posted by 123nat
    Just got email from blackberrycodesource.com They gave 2 unlock codes (8 digits and 16 digits) It makes me nervous as I am not sure what one to use?

    I have 10 attempts left and keen not to make a mistake!
    Use the 16 digit code.


    Elessar.cm | Moderator
    10-13-14 05:35 PM
  10. 123nat's Avatar
    123nat
    The 16 digit code did indeed work. It was absolutely nerve wracking as it was not possible to spend time to check and double check it!

    Thank you all for your advice!

    Posted via CB10
    10-13-14 05:47 PM
  11. Ecm's Avatar
    Ecm
    Moderator
    Originally Posted by 123nat
    The 16 digit code did indeed work. It was absolutely nerve wracking as it was not possible to spend time to check and double check it!

    Thank you all for your advice!

    Posted via CB10
    No problem. Glad you're good now.

    Elessar.cm | Moderator
    10-13-14 05:53 PM
  12. Hayes Furniture's Avatar
    Hayes Furniture
    hi, I have a blackberry q5 that is locked to EE. can this be unlocked? I have the imei number but don't know where to find the mep number. kind regards sabrina
    11-01-14 06:02 AM
  13. Ecm's Avatar
    Ecm
    Moderator
    Originally Posted by Hayes Furniture
    hi, I have a blackberry q5 that is locked to EE. can this be unlocked? I have the imei number but don't know where to find the mep number. kind regards sabrina
    Having the IMEI is fine, MEP not required. I'd suggest you give blackberrycodesource.com a shot.
    11-01-14 08:08 AM
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