How to Unlock a Sony Ericsson Mobile
When you purchase a Sony Ericsson mobile phone with a yearly plan, the mobile device you get is locked to your service provider's network. As long as you are using the Sony Ericsson phone, whether your contract is finished or not, your phone remains locked to the specific service network. To use your mobile device on another network, you need to unlock it.
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Things You'll Need
- Phone service provider contact information
- Proof of contract
- Sony Ericsson IMEI serial number
Instructions
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Unlocking the Device Using your Service Provider
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Contact the customer service department of your service provider to unlock your phone. Ask a representative to unlock your device from the network.
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Provide the representative with your IMEI serial number and contract number to locate your device in the service provider's network. The IMEI number is found on the inside of the battery or on the SIM card.
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Pay the fees associated with unlocking your device from the service network. If you are under contract, you may need to compensate your service provider for breaking your contract and for any savings you have received.
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Complete the requirements asked by the representative. This can include shutting off your phone, removing your SIM card or resetting your phone's settings.
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Remove the SIM card from your phone after it has been unlocked from the service provider's network. You can insert another SIM card from another service provider once the phone has been unlocked.
Unlocking the Device Using Online Codes
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Find an online service that unlocks Sony Ericsson devices. See Resources for an example.
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Use the start function or search your website of choice for your specific Sony Ericsson model. The method varies for each website, but most websites will have a list of mobile phones or a start function on every page.
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Provide your personal information and the device's information, including the IMEI serial number. Pay the fee for the code and check your email to find your code. The wait can be anywhere from an hour to 24 hours.
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Enter the code into your phone and press the phone button, as if you are calling the code. A message will play stating that your phone has been unlocked.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure your unlocking website is reputable to avoid fraudulent companies.
References
Resources
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