I am traveling to Europe for about 3 months and am looking into buying a sim card there with a local phone number, but to my understanding, my phone will need to be unlocked in order to be able to do this.
How the heck do I flash it or unlock it so that I will be able to use it overseas? I've been searching everywhere on the internet to no avail it seems like.
I would appreciate any help! Current network is Verizon, I don't know if that helps anything.
Are you a sprint customer? If you're using a 9630 on any US network other than those two, I think it means you're unlocked already. I just had VZ unlock mine the other day, they say you need an account in good standing and the device must have been on your account for the last 60 days
No its locked to the Verizon network I guess. I tried calling them but they wouldn't give me the unlock information. Their advice was "you can find that information on the black market, but we won't give it out for other carriers" Boo.
I have AT&T, id like to use it on there while I'm still in the states if possible, I'm good with computers and manipulating the files and all, I'd just need some instruction but am at a loss as to where to find it.
I understand there is a way to flash the software this way but I'm having trouble finding the information for that over the web since the Tour has Adobe Flash software installed on it. That is the only search that is coming up. And I've never owned a BB so I'm not as familiar with its OS at this point.
I would try putting your At&T sim card in, changing the network technology to gsm/umts and seeing if the phone works. If not go to a Verizon store and sweet talk the tech behind the desk, they might unlock it for you.
how would I find info about a free unlock code? and if it gets unlocked by a third party would I be able to switch back and forth from AT&T and whatever European provider I decide to use? I've never looked into doing this before
No its locked to the Verizon network I guess. I tried calling them but they wouldn't give me the unlock information. Their advice was "you can find that information on the black market, but we won't give it out for other carriers" Boo.
Verizon's global number is 1 800 711 8300 and they can unlock it there providing that you have been with Verizon for a certain amount of time and have an account in good standing..
Should you be a new Verizon customer and they say they wont unlock your phone, your only choices are to switch to an international plan or use one of the company's that do it for a reasonable charge. Vzw does do it free however..
how would I find info about a free unlock code? and if it gets unlocked by a third party would I be able to switch back and forth from AT&T and whatever European provider I decide to use? I've never looked into doing this before
Seriously doubt you will find a free unlock code. But after its unlocked, its unlocked..
I recommend reading the BB 101 lecture series. You will find that most of your questions will be answered there. Just two or three days and you will feel more at one with your device.
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