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I bought this w580i from ebay. and it's got a lock code in it. And none of the seller or att customer can help give me the unlock code to make it works. i did do that left and * 2 times and left again. and i see a "network, network sub..." i did tried the code att gave me for more than 5 times aready and it's still got lock code on it.
i'm wondering is there a software or something i can do to unlock my phone?
try to flash him with w580 generic software, i`m sure will work after
*if u are a rookie in sony ericsson tunning, just study the tutorials & guides section :)
good luck
I am not sure if you can uunlock w580i...Iat least I don't see any provider can unlock this phone.
Of cuz w580i can be unlocked by your provider, and you don't need to change the firmware.
Since you already have the unlock code, simply follow the steps below to unlock it:
1. For the unlocking of a locked Sony Ericsson no sim card is required.
2. Turn on the handset. Display will indicate “Insert SIM.”
3. Press the left Arrow (<) button.
4. Press the star (*) button twice.
5. Press the left Arrow (<) button again.
6. You will briefly see one of the following messages listed on devices display: “Personalized with MNC2” or “Personalized with MNC3”.
7. Wait approximately three seconds.
8. The display will indicate “Network” and a picture of a closed lock.
9. Press Select.
10. The display will indicate “Unlock (Net) 5” and “NCK:”
11. Enter the 16 digit NLCK4U code (unlock code we provided you) and press okay.
12. The handset will display “Network unlocked” and the display “Insert SIM” appears.
13. The handset is successfully unlocked.
where do i find the unlock code? do i have to request from the service provider?
If AT&T is your provider, you can simply call them and request the unlock codes.
which code:Quote:
Originally Posted by j4jamal84
user security code or network unlocking code?
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network code...tell them you wanna unlock your mobileQuote:
Originally Posted by fanbang
but that is not free, u must pay
It depends on your mobile provider. This service is free for US AT&T customers.Quote:
Originally Posted by DomagojX
that means that you can buy a locked AT&T locked phone with a contract and they will tell you the unlock code whenever you want,doesn't it?
Pretty much - I just did it two days ago. They won't just unlock it - you have to provide a good / convincing reason. Traveling abroad worked fine for me - and after 30 minutes on the phone (most on hold) I got the unlock code. Worked like a charm.
PS. I got my w580i on a pay-as-you-go plan .. so it may be different if you're under contract - but I understand that in general if you're ATT customer for over 90 days this isn't an issue.
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Originally Posted by kursaros
no problem!
yo!!! comon every body!!!
I think the problem is the phone is not originally from AT&T. So the AT&T unlock code will not work. He said he brought it from ebay. maybe even from another country. So his current location's provider will not have that code. (if i understand him correctly). if he want a working code, he probably need to contact the oversea provider the phone originally made in.
In this case, it is quite not possible. unless the seller from ebay knows the code or check for him from his local provider. otherwise, the only option here is to flash unlock it by yourself. please follow the guide on this forum. is the first few sticky thread.
Rogers in canada is much eviler.. even after your contract they don't give out any unlock codes... It's very rare when a rep gives out codes
flashsim
Thanks.. this is what I really need to know... got the code from AT&T but not what to do with it... hope it works tomorrow (I left the code at work... DOH!)
for rogers i don't think they give out unlock code, i went to a rogers store in mall, they told me that they don't give out unlock code and asked me to go to those phone unlock booth in malls, but that will void my phone warranty.