The best way to Unlock Cell Phones by IMEI

Posted by Hertz Ennis on February 8th, 2021

Simple methods to Unlock Mobiles by IMEI (three simple and easy steps)

By Sirena Ruvalcava

Every time you purchase a mobile phone through a cell phone provider, its locked into that network's service. If the company provide you with a free or discounted cell phone, you normally have to agree to a one- or two-year agreement as well. You can avoid this contract and freely change between providers, in addition to travel overseas and use other networks, simply by unlocking your handset using the IMEI number. In order to unlock your cell phone, simply follow the three steps below.

Step 1

Locate the 15-digit IMEI code. This is usually written on the cell phone under the battery. You can also sometimes locate it in your cellphone's setting page or by keying in a specific code to get your mobile phone to show the number on the screen. In many cases, the code is *#06#

Step 2

When you have located the IMEI code of your phone, speak to your current network carrier and inquire if they will supply you with an unlock code. Based on the circumstances, they could grant your request. In spite of this, different network carriers may have thier own criteria that need to be met before they are willing to give you with an unlock code, and many may refuse. Often, if you've finished your service contract, your mobile provider might give you directions on how to factory unlock your mobile phone, but in general they will insist you're the original owner of the cellphone (the contract on thier system is in your name). In the event you're not, for instance, you bought the phone pre-owned, you will have to locate an alternative unlocking strategy to IMEI unlock your mobile phone.

Step 3

When you are not the orginal owner of the mobile phone, you are going to have to buy an unlock code from a third party provider. The good news is there are a lot of on line companies offering services simply by providing them with your cell phone's IMEI code, it's make and model and the network it is locked to. The cost of the service and the time it takes to IMEI unlock your phone depends upon the aforementioned factors, and may vary quite considerably for more obscure mobile phone models or networks. Using a 3rd party unlocking company is frequently the quickest and most straightforward method to unlock your smartphone, as it can be completed remotely without your smartphone ever having to leave your pocession. As soon as your cell phone's been sucessfully unlocked it can then be used with any carrier and in any country you chose.