***Below are Blackberry instructions that work for most network providers. T-Mobile locked cell phones have to be entered differently and are shown at the end ***
How do I determine if my BlackBerry is "unlocked"?
To determine if your BlackBerry is "unlocked" for use on carriers other than for which it is branded:
1. Request your unlock code from BlackBerryDreamBlog.com.
2. Once you have your code, follow the unlock instructions for your device located further below . Do not attempt more than 10 times to unlock device, or your BlackBerry will disable.
3. To determine if your BlackBerry is unlocked, look for Network in the MEPD list.
4. If your device is "unlocked", it should say Disabled or Inactive.
If it says Active, it's still locked to that carrier.
For additional free support email: support@blackberrydreamshop.com
For additional Paid phone support: 1-866-730-7365 .. You will be charged $14.95 for this call.
Images of Locked Device
Images of Unlocked Device
Verizon BlackBerry Storm 9530 & 9550
Unlock InstructionsTip: Turn the phone sideways so you get the full qwerty keypad
1- Need a SIM card inserted into the phone
2- Click on manage connections, select turn all connections off
3- Go to Settings Menu, Options, Advanced Options and then SIM Card.
4- Hit the menu button and select show keyboard
5- Type in mepd using the keyboard (nothing will show on screen)
6- Type in mep2 another screen pops up for the code
7- Enter the code, remember you ONLY have 10 chances to get it right
8- Press the enter key
9- A message will appear saying code accepted
10- Turn device off, insert SIM of your choice if have not done so already
11- Turn the phone back on
12- Go to Options, then Mobile Network, on the third row switch it to GSM/UMTS and you're done.
If you are having issues:
1- If you have issues with the phone not recognizing the network, make sure the radio is on by making sure it is not low on power.
2- Sometimes the phone requires you to do "m e p p d" instead of "m e p d" and if that occurs, you will need to do "m e p p 2" instead of "m e p 2"
3- If you have issues with the network not working after you have finished and the phone isn't low on power, switch from Global to GSM to 1XEV a few times (keep on doing) and after 3 times of the process completed, leave it on GSM/UMTS. Should work now
Removing "Activation Required" on the screen:
1- On the main screen of the phone, press ##000000
2- For the Mobile Directory Number, put in your phone number in there.
3- After you have done that, press the menu button to save the options and the phone will automatically restart
Verizon & Sprint BlackBerry Tour 9630
1- Need a SIM card inserted into the phone
2- Click on manage connections, select turn all connections off
3- Go to Settings Menu, Options, Advanced Options and then SIM Card.
4- Hit the menu button and select show keyboard
5- Type in mepd using the keyboard (nothing will show on screen)
6- Type in mep2 another screen pops up for the code
7- Enter the code, remember you ONLY have 10 chances to get it right
8- Press the enter key
9- A message will appear saying code accepted
10- Turn device off, insert SIM of your choice if have not done so already
11- Turn the phone back on
12- Go to Options, then Mobile Network, on the third row switch it to GSM/UMTS and you're done.
If you are having issues:
1- If you have issues with the phone not recognizing the network, make sure the radio is on by making sure it is not low on power.
2- Sometimes the phone requires you to do "m e p p d" instead of "m e p d" and if that occurs, you will need to do "m e p p 2" instead of "m e p 2"
3- If you have issues with the network not working after you have finished and the phone isn't low on power, switch from Global to GSM to 1XEV a few times (keep on doing) and after 3 times of the process completed, leave it on GSM/UMTS. Should work now
Removing "Activation Required" on the screen:
1- On the main screen of the phone, press ##000000
2- For the Mobile Directory Number, put in your phone number in there.
3- After you have done that, press the menu button to save the options and the phone will automatically restart
AT&T & T-Mobile BlackBerry unlock instructions: These instructions should work for most BlackBerrys world wide.
How to Enter Unlock Codes on AT&T or T-Mobiles BlackBerry 8520, BOLD 9000 & 9700:You must have a SIM card in your phone to complete these steps, I have found that this procedure works best with an AT&T,Cingular, or T-Mobile Sim card in the phone (can be active or inactive ). Make sure the phone is not displaying the low battery warning!
1- Power on
2- Go to settings
3- Go to advanced options
4- Go to sim card
5- Type MEPD
6- Type MEP2 [Be sure to hold down the Alt key and press 2] (all this with either a SIM inside)
7- It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and your phone is unlocked!
How to Enter Unlock Codes on AT&T & T-Mobile BlackBerry 8800 & 8820:
1- Power on
2- Go to settings
3- Go to advanced options
4- Go to sim card
5- Type MEPD
6- Type MEP2 [Be sure to hold down the Alt key and press 2] (all this with either a cingular or ATT SIM inside)
7- It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and your phone is unlocked!
How to Enter Unlock Codes on AT&T & T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8300, 8310, 8320:
You must have a SIM card in your phone to complete these steps, I have found that this procedure works best with an AT&T,Cingular, or T-Mobile Sim card in the phone (can be active or inactive ). Make sure the phone is not displaying the low battery warning!
1- Power on
2- Go to settings
3- Go to advanced options
4- Go to sim card
5- Type MEPD
6- Type MEP2 [Be sure to hold down the Alt key and press 2] (all this with either a cingular or ATT SIM inside)
7- It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and your phone is unlocked!
How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry 8100, 8120, 8110 Pearl: There are 2 options for these models.
Option 1:
1- Go to Options Menu => Advanced Options
2- In the SIM Card menu, hold down the shift (right of the zero, cap) press meppd
3- You'll see the unlocking level screen there you hold the ALT key (left side below @) type mepp2 (*You won't see any text while you are typing either one of these.)
4- Type in the 16 or 8 digit unlock code and your phone is unlocked!
Option 2: 1- Insert SIM into device
2- Power phone on and Turn off the radio (Turn Wireless Off option) VERY IMPORTANT.
3- Select "Options" THEN SELECT ADVANCED OPTIONS
4- Scroll down and select "SIM Card"
5- Type "MEPPD" (please note that you will not see what you type on the screen)
6- Type "MEPP then [ALT BUTTON] then "2" (please note that you will not see what you type on the screen)
7- Enter the Unlock Code
8- Press enter
9- Reboot device. Device is now unlocked.
How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry 8700 and 8700c:
You must have a SIM card in your phone to complete these steps, I have found that this procedure works best with an AT&T or Cingular Sim card in the phone (can be active or inactive ). Make sure the phone is not displaying the low battery warning!
1- Go to settings
2- Go to options
3- Go to advanced options
4- Go to sim card
5- Type MEPD (not case sensitive) (you will not see text appear on screen while typing)
6- Does it say Network active? if so your phone is locked
7- Hold the ALT Key while typing in MEPE (not case sensitive, and you will not see text appear on screen while typing)
8- It will say "Enter Network MEP Code, Type in the 16 or 8 digit unlock code, press in the jog dial to confirm
9- Your phone is now unlocked
How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry 6xxx 7xxx: ie 6230, 7100, 7290 etc.:
1- Select Options menu on BB.
2- Now you select SIM CARD menu. To be able to see this you have to type this on the keypad on phone : (TEXT WILL NOT APPEAR ON THE SCREEN until you enter the unlock code)
3- Type 'MEPD' for all models except 7100 in which case in case use 'MEPPD'.
4- Usually you should see "active" NET lock. Now in order to disable this lock type 'MEP2' respectively 'MEPP2' if phone is 7100 and will appear a dialog asking for code. NOTE: You must use the "alt" or "shift" key to enable numbers so example would be: m-e-p-"alt key"-2.
5- Now you should see the place to enter your net unlock code. (if not, you didn't type in mep2 or mepp2 properly.)
6- Here you must enter the "NET Unlock Code" that the bb unlocker showed you and hit return.
How to Enter Unlock Codes on T-Mobile BlackBerry:
1- On the Home screen, click the Tools icon. The Options screen appears.
2- In the tools screen, select the Settings icon.
3- Scroll to SIM Card and select it. You should see the phone number and the SIM ID number.
4- Type ‘mepd’ to display the first five levels of SIM locking.
5- T-Mobile uses network locking so the Network should display Active. All other states should display Disabled. Please note: For the Blackberry 7100t you will hit the “P” twice when entering the ‘mepd’ and ‘mep2′ for steps 4 & 5.
6- Type ‘mep2′ to display the dialog box asking for the unlock code (Press the Alt + 2 key to get the number 2)
7- Input the Network Unlock code
8- Press ENTER and reboot handheld.
How to Enter Unlock Codes on T-Mobile BlackBerry 8100 Cell Phones (alternative instructions if above instructions do not work):
1- Can be done without a sim card inserted.
2- While on the home screen, click the “blackberry key” on keyboard, then select “options”.
3- Choose “Advanced Options”.
4- Select “Sim Card”
5- There is no area to type these letters, you just type them as instructed. No need to hit keys twice to get a letter either. Type m e p p d to display the first five levels of SIM locking. Most companies use network locking so the Network should display Active. All other states should display Disabled (you will not see text appear on screen while typing)
6- Type m e p p 2 to display the dialog box asking for the unlock code (Press the Alt + 2 key to get the number 2) ( you will not see text appear on screen while typing )
7- Input the SIM Unlock code
8- Press in the trackball in once
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