[euges720]

Hi guys, I've had my Z10 with Fido (Canada) for a few months now. I just got a code from cellphoneunlock.net (paid $25), and I entered it on my Z10. I press okay, it says "Network Code Entered Successfully", but back on the screen, it does NOT say "Network -- Unlocked". It says "Network Subset -- Unlocked" and "Service Provider -- Unlocked", but NO "Network -- Unlocked".

Help? Is this normal? I know it's supposed to also say "Network -- Unlocked". But again, when I entered my code, it does say that my network unlock code was entered successfully. I turned my Z10 off and back on, but still no "Network -- Unlocked". I should also mention that I currently have my original Fido SIM card in my phone, but I intend to use my phone abroad soon. Is this why? Maybe it will only show "Network -- Unlocked" when I insert some other SIM card?

Thanks!
euges720

[DiegoV_G]

If you have another sim try with it to see if it's unlocked

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[RADEoN1337]

I think you need to have a sim from a different carrier to unlock it.

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[anon721037]

Hi guys, I've had my Z10 with Fido (Canada) for a few months now. I just got a code from cellphoneunlock.net (paid $25), and I entered it on my Z10. I press okay, it says "Network Code Entered Successfully", but back on the screen, it does NOT say "Network -- Unlocked". It says "Network Subset -- Unlocked" and "Service Provider -- Unlocked", but NO "Network -- Unlocked".

Help? Is this normal? I know it's supposed to also say "Network -- Unlocked". But again, when I entered my code, it does say that my network unlock code was entered successfully. I turned my Z10 off and back on, but still no "Network -- Unlocked". I should also mention that I currently have my original Fido SIM card in my phone, but I intend to use my phone abroad soon. Is this why? Maybe it will only show "Network -- Unlocked" when I insert some other SIM card?

Thanks!
euges720

Put up a screen shot, cause when it's unlocked there should be three items listed.


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[euges720]

I think I explained things pretty clearly, SIff...

[euges720]

This makes perfect sense! Thanks Diego!

[anon721037]

This makes perfect sense! Thanks Diego!

What does


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[anon721037]

So you only have two things that say unlocked.


Posted from my Z30

[euges720]

So you only have two things that say unlocked.


Posted from my Z30

That is what I said, yes But I also said I have my original SIM card in there. Diego suggested that to unlock it, I need a different SIM card in there.

[anon721037]

That is what I said, yes But I also said I have my original SIM card in there. Diego suggested that to unlock it, I need a different SIM card in there.

Well when you sent the info to get the unlock code did you have to send your sim #


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[euges720]

Well when you sent the info to get the unlock code did you have to send your sim #


Posted from my Z30

Hi SIff, nope. They just asked for my IMEI and network provider. They sent me an 8-digit code within hours.

[Benjamin_NYC]

That is what I said, yes But I also said I have my original SIM card in there. Diego suggested that to unlock it, I need a different SIM card in there.

Well, Diego is wrong. I've always unlocked it with my home SIM card in and only put the new SIM in once I got abroad. Never been an issue.

I think that "unlock with another SIM" suggestion is advice leftover from a prior generation of smartphone users, much mine "always filly discharge your battery before charging."

Sent from my white hot Z10 Rocking Leaked 10.2

[euges720]

Well, Diego is wrong. I've always unlocked it with my home SIM card in and only put the new SIM in once I got abroad. Never been an issue.

I think that "unlock with another SIM" suggestion is advice leftover from a prior generation of smartphone users, much mine "always filly discharge your battery before charging."

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Hi Benjamin, just to clarify, so even if I still have my original SIM card in my phone, it should still say "Network -- Unlocked" in addition to the other two unlocks? I just wanted to clarify this tidbit. Thanks!

[anon721037]

Hi Benjamin, just to clarify, so even if I still have my original SIM card in my phone, it should still say "Network -- Unlocked" in addition to the other two unlocks? I just wanted to clarify this tidbit. Thanks!

Yes , I just didn't want say that the fellow was wrong.


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[euges720]

Yes , I just didn't want say that the fellow was wrong.


Posted from my Z30

Haha, well I understand. But since I don't have another network's SIM card handy, I can't give it a try. So I'm back to square one (for now). I enter my code, it says "Network Unlock Code Successful", but I still don't see "Network -- Unlocked". If anyone knows anything about this peculiar problem, please let me know. Thanks!

[Smitty13]

Just wanted to chime in as well here...

I was successfully unable to unlock my Z10 from Koodo (Canada) without having to replace the original SIM card of my carrier with a third party one. Like the OP, all I had to supply was my carrier and IMEI number to get an unlock code.

The only difference between the OP and I it seems, is that he had an 8 digit code while mine was 16 digits in length.

euges720, have you tried a battery pull (or a simulated battery pull by holding down the power button through the red light) and reboot? I am only throwing this out as a suggestion, as my 'Network' setting showed unlocked after I entered my code. As to why yours is not, that has me puzzled.

[anon721037]

Haha, well I understand. But since I don't have another network's SIM card handy, I can't give it a try. So I'm back to square one (for now). I enter my code, it says "Network Unlock Code Successful", but I still don't see "Network -- Unlocked". If anyone knows anything about this peculiar problem, please let me know. Thanks!

Ok so have you done a hard reset, if not hold volume up and down button for 30 seconds or until you see the blue loading circle.


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[nfld_sapper]

Is your phone number being displayed on the sim card screen, if not then your phone may not be unlocked.

[euges720]

Is your phone number being displayed on the sim card screen, if not then your phone may not be unlocked.

I can confirm that I have done a hard reset but still no avail. Still just the two unlocks. I can also confirm that on the "SIM Card" screen, I see my phone number. Just to re-iterate, I enter my code, it says it's successful, but nothing changes. I still see the button that says "Unlock Network". Is that button still supposed to be there if it's successful in unlocking?

[Benjamin_NYC]

Hi Benjamin, just to clarify, so even if I still have my original SIM card in my phone, it should still say "Network -- Unlocked" in addition to the other two unlocks? I just wanted to clarify this tidbit. Thanks!

Yes.

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[nfld_sapper]

I can confirm that I have done a hard reset but still no avail. Still just the two unlocks. I can also confirm that on the "SIM Card" screen, I see my phone number. Just to re-iterate, I enter my code, it says it's successful, but nothing changes. I still see the button that says "Unlock Network". Is that button still supposed to be there if it's successful in unlocking?

With 2 unlocks left.. please stop trying to input it again ..... your phone will be hard locked to the original carrier....

[Benjamin_NYC]

There are no 8 digit unlock codes. You probably got robbed by the sketchy unlocking service you paid for online

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[anon721037]

I can confirm that I have done a hard reset but still no avail. Still just the two unlocks. I can also confirm that on the "SIM Card" screen, I see my phone number. Just to re-iterate, I enter my code, it says it's successful, but nothing changes. I still see the button that says "Unlock Network". Is that button still supposed to be there if it's successful in unlocking?

I would get a hold of the company that gave you the code and tell them it's not working.


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[Xilus79]

Maybe try restarting your phone to see if it was just a little glitch?

I used the same website to unlock my Z10 on Rogers. Had my original SIM card in there during the unlocking process and it showed all three sections as "Unlocked" afterwards.

[euges720]

With 2 unlocks left.. please stop trying to input it again ..... your phone will be hard locked to the original carrier....

Sorry, by "Still just the two unlocks", I meant I only see "Network Subset" and "Service Provider" unlocked. But no "Network" unlocked. I have 8 attempts at unlocking left. I would try again with my code, but I just wanted to get some feedback before I try again.