hi, i get a free blackberry pearl 8100 from my friend...

im already using two phone now.. n 1 more backup phone.. so, should i get my blackberry to unlock? i think this model is quite old already, but i wanted to try blackberry if i got chance.

now, free blackberry is in front of me but it is locked. it come from USA but which telco im not so sure. but, when i putin simcard and on it.. it keep on ask me for code..

i heard that it should b locked in that case.... n how much should i be charged to get it unlock and any place i can get da service if im nearby PJ or sunway area?

thx in advance...

you may have a double situation here..

1. sounds like a "password" has been set for this unit (via options-security setup)

2. a locked phone will display something like "invalid sim" on its display during standby mode.. (that is, after you get through situation #1 first)

it's crucial to know which service provider(aka telco) the phone was locked.. otherwise, it'll be like shooting in the dark, attempting to lock it.. there could be some hint as to dig out the source of this provider.. perhaps the "service book" will be a good place to begin with?

This post has been edited by lwb: May 9 2009, 10:04 PM

hmm.. ok.. i also quite confusing.. later will go check it out whether will it show standby sim.. hopefully my friend didnt lock it.. but, if lock it with password.. could any hard-reboot of blackberry phone able to clear it?

n how come nid to know the telco to get it unlock 1? i tot phone "normally" should be get it unlocked then is unlock to every single telco..?

hmm, service book mean wat? is it phonebook to check for service number? or wat is it actually mean? caz, i juz got da phone n without anything.

hahaa.. you might want to read more about blackberry there.
go and refer page-by-page on the instruction manual.. read it as though it's like an interesting story book..

if you're telling me that you're lazy to do that.. then here's a quick solution for you:

1. place that pearl inside a microwave oven
2. crank to high and 5 minutes
3. when it's "ting~!" hopefully everything is reset and you can safely use it.

Reinstall the OS its good solution

hahaha, dont la.. i know im a windows mobile gang.. somehow i a bit cross territory..lolz

i will try my best to read it fully with full concentration to it...

anyway.. thx for reply.. i will read it a while more...

reinstall of OS is after unlock or no nid? then if no nid to get it unlock 1 b4 reinstall, will it clear da password as well?

hmmm, sifu... where to get da service manual ar??

crackberry.com ar? or official blackberry site? or lowyat forum here? lowyat forum i doesnt seem got any wor..

1. you can install unofficial OS into ur pearl which will unlock ur phone as well

or

2. get the activation code

By the way whats the original carrier for your device? any logo on the phone?

hohohoho.. now i get da figure on how blackberry is...

anyway, i think my biggest problem now bcaz my friend lock it with Phone-PIN.. tat y i wonder can clear it o not with upgrading of phone..

for windows mobile super easy.. for blackberry.. haiz, they block so much of thing.. i oso dont noe how to get it unlock..



n yeah, when i get the phone.. it come with cingular sim card.. i think most probably it is locked to cingular. from what i know, cingular do provide free unlock to customer which is stay with them for more than 2 years.. is that true?

hmm, da phone itself doesnt have logo.. i only able to get da phone by tuesday.. da phone is now with my brother bcaz i hand itchy n pass it to him..lolz..

hopefully can goes into service book n check...

yeah u can reinstall the OS..

some using it for few weeks also can get the code, or u can buy the code online

hoooray!! haha, im so happy that i can get a new toy!! (oopss, is a phone) lolz... i refer xperia as toy oso.. dont misunderstand..

actually i personally look blackberry as a respectful phone as well... waa, professional business phone while windows mobile got lot more features also cannot achieve it..

anyway, hopefully i can get it fully usable from all of u all helps especially r4ymond.. thx u so much for fast reply in thread.. see how when i get it on tuesday...

ur welcome.. good luck with ur gadget