There are two kinds of cell phones sold in the consumer market today: locked and unlocked devices. Locked devices are the ones that cannot be used with other network SIM cards. They are essentially locked to one network. When you enter another SIM card, the phone will not recognize it. These phones are cheaper because the carrier subsidizes the price of the device and asks customers to sign a contract for at least a year or more. On the other hand, a factory unlocked device, though considerably more high (often two or three times the price of a locked device), can be used with any network’s SIM card. Here are some ways to unlock your phone.
Remote Unlocking
You can use the remote phone unlock option provided by most networks. In some cases, phones such as the iPhone can be unlocked remotely if you just contact the network provider and ask them to do the honors for you. If your contract has run out, the company will do it for free. Or, you might have to pay a premium for a remote unlock.
Network Unlock Code
The most common method used for a phone unlock is to use a Network Unlock Code. You will need to purchase this code from your local vendor before you can use it. Take out your SIM card and enter the Network Unlock Code. Your phone will process the code and restart. Once the phone restarts, you will see that all native apps that were loaded by the network provider are gone.
However, before you try to unlock a device on your own, it’s highly recommended that you check the network’s unlocking policy. If you try to unlock the device without following the proper methods, the network has the option to brick your device or void the warranty. For more information about phone unlock systems visit us at The Cell Xchange. To see their business reviews visit Yelp page.
