- 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.01-10-10 11:10 AMLike 0
- 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.01-12-10 04:26 PMLike 0
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- 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.01-13-10 01:07 PMLike 0 - 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. YMMV01-13-10 02:21 PMLike 0
- CellUnlock.netUnlocking PartnerSince 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.01-13-10 02:23 PMLike 0 -
- 01-13-10 10:03 PMLike 0
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- 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
I called TMO on Friday @ 5:30PM and requested an unlock code. They verified that I was who I said I was, that the phone has the correct IMEI # and told me that it could take 1-2 days to get the unlock code. It is now Saturday @ 8:30AM and I just received the unlock code and my phone is rebooting. A simple process and didn't cost a dime.
Thanks for the info.
When I go to Options -> Sim Card and type MEPD everything says disabled. Is that what it's supposed to say?Last edited by TheBronx; 01-16-10 at 07:51 AM.
01-16-10 07:39 AMLike 0 - Yes, your phone is unlocked if everything is "disabled". I believe the phone comes pre-disabled except the network, unlocking the phone normally means unlocking the network.
T-Mobile has a policy where you have to wait three months I believe before they give you an unlock code for free. AT&T will give it to you right away but no biggie unlock codes are so cheap anyways online.01-16-10 08:51 AMLike 0 - CellUnlock.netUnlocking PartnerI called TMO on Friday @ 5:30PM and requested an unlock code. They verified that I was who I said I was, that the phone has the correct IMEI # and told me that it could take 1-2 days to get the unlock code. It is now Saturday @ 8:30AM and I just received the unlock code and my phone is rebooting. A simple process and didn't cost a dime.
Thanks for the info.
When I go to Options -> Sim Card and type MEPD everything says disabled. Is that what it's supposed to say?01-16-10 10:29 AMLike 0
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