1. sophia20301's Avatar
    Hello all,

    I am trying to unlock my Pearl 8100. T-Mobile gave me instructions, which match the instructions that I have found on about a dozen different websites.

    (Basically, they are these:
    Ensure a SIM Card is inserted
    Go to �Manage Connections�
    Click on �Turn All Connections Off�
    Go to �Options�
    Click on �Advanced Options�
    Click on �SIM Card�
    Type �MEPPD� (letters will not appear on-screen but a menu will pop up.)
    Type �MEPP2′ (*Note- for Telus, use MEPP4. You will be prompted to enter MEP code)
    Enter the unlock code (CONFIRM you get �Code Accepted� message)
    Reboot device
    Go to �Manage Connections�
    Click on �Restore Connections�
    Device is now unlocked)

    When I enter MEPP2, no dialogue box appears for me to enter the unlock code! I have tried every variation... ALT key, no ALT key, etc.

    I have tried this in three different countries now (including the US), and I can't get it to work... I have watched youtube tutorials to no avail, and T-Mobile has (unsurprisingly) been no help.

    Does anyone have ANY idea what the problem could be? I am desperate!

    Thank you!
    11-03-11 12:16 PM
  2. sophia20301's Avatar
    Follow up: Network is listed as "disabled"... does this mean the phone is already unlocked? I am so confused.
    11-03-11 12:21 PM
  3. freethisberrydotcom's Avatar
    That is correct. If all say disabled then it is unlocked.
    11-03-11 02:19 PM
  4. sophia20301's Avatar
    Hmm... any theories as to why it's not working?
    11-03-11 02:26 PM
  5. blackberry-unlocking710's Avatar
    Make sure that the device is unlocked, all fields should be disabled.
    what exactly isn't working?
    11-04-11 04:04 PM
  6. Pete6#WP's Avatar
    In the link below are instructions by Pete6 that I am absolutely certain will work. Why? Because I have followed these instructions and they did work for me on my 8100.

    http://forums.crackberry.com/blackbe...problem-44663/

    I think your problem was entering MPPD when you need to type <Alt>MEPD and <Alt>MEP2 (or <Alt>MEPE) which is the same thing on an 8100.

    Note that these are not case sensitive.
    11-06-11 04:03 AM
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