[lambdacoreaz]

ok that's what i figured...i dunno much about unlocking and such...seeing as how i've always been on t-mo with no service issues, but now with verizon, this f'ing sucks man, no service when im indoors, what's the point! thanks barb and troy for clearing it up for me

[pibohmark]

See my thread as posted. The 9530 can be unlocked for free and will accept other sim cards when CDMA is turned off. Good Luck to all.

[pibohmark]

I received my 9530 from Verizon ans simply called them to unlock it free. I was also instructed how to turn off CDMA so that it will use another carriers sim card anywhere. it does work. I have posted the e mail I received from verizon showing how to do this. It was hassle free and it appears there is no need to buy an unlock code. I have included the headers in the e mail I have received to authenticate this information came direct from Verizon Wireless Customer service. Good Luck.

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Unlock Procedures
1. Ensure the SIM Card that came pre-installed in the 9530 is inserted
2. Go to 'Manage Connections'
3. Click on 'Turn All Connections Off'

7. Go back to 'Options'
8. Click on 'Advanced Options'
9. Click on 'SIM Card'
10. Type 'MEPD' (letters will not appear on-screen but a menu will pop up)
11. Type 'MEP2' (user will be prompted to enter MEP code)
12. Enter the unlock code (898612743071****)
13. Reboot device
14. Go to 'Manage Connections'
15. Click on 'Restore Connections'
16. Device is now unlocked



Changing phn to gsm mode



Select the menu
Go to the option icon
Go to mobile network
Go to mobile network mode and (global to gsm)

Phone now works with any sim card

[jgb@etree]

Yep. No use paying. I called Global Support this am and they walked me thru the unlock - no questions asked.

[batman1]

Do you have to be a current customer for them to provide you with the unlock code? I mean does the phone have to be activated?

[John Clark]

Originally Posted by batman1

Do you have to be a current customer for them to provide you with the unlock code? I mean does the phone have to be activated?

Please don't double post your questions. Your question was answered in another thread.

[gautam]

i called verizon to get unlock they said u have to be their customer for atleast 60 days.

[pibohmark]

That is not correct I unlocked mine the day after I got it. Just call *611 you probably just got a lazy rep. Tell them you are traveling internationally and need to use sim cards from other carriers.

[John Clark]

The 60 day rule is fairly common. TMobile is actually 90 days.

[gautam]

well can we give some $$ to some 3rd party and get the daym unlock it would be more easy just cuz verizon people are sick in da head

[zerog46]

I'm pretty sure they don't want you unlocking their phones and taking them else where. That's why the time limit.

[ofelas]

Originally Posted by sbarne3

Why not just call Verizon and get the unlock code for free? Am I missing something?

My Global Support Rep called me last week & gave me the unlock code when I asked, no worries, they ain't holding the codes back!

[MrRadioActive]

I just called Verizon Gloabl Support, asked them for the unlock code because I was traveling in some weird places like CHAD or Sierra Leone, and five minutes later it was unlocked. I tested it with my AT&T SIM card in Tampa FL and it works fine (EDGE only). Why pay to have it unlocked when you can call and VZW will give it for free. Trick is to call during normal business hours as I called after hours and that call center told me they were not able to unlock it yet.

[jsmith93]

I bought my 9530 on ebay, right when i received it i placed a call to verizon where they sent me to all of these different people in different departments and 10 mins later the phone is unlocked... i dont even live in the united states and i got it unlocked... didnt have to send service books or anything, put my sim in and instantly started to work... its awesome!!!!

[datboi305]

hey i just purchased my storm straight up with no contract. do i go about unlocking it the same way thru verizon ?

[jsmith93]

ya... it was really easy and worked well.... some unlocking services are charging like $65 to unlock them and they dont have the codes yet! its easy and if they say sorry i cannot help you which did not happen to me, hang up and call back again! good luck

[datboi305]

it took me maybe 10 mins on the phone wioth verizon to get my storm unlocked. now its on TMOBILE !!!!!!!!!! now all i have to do is whatever it takes to get my browser working and mms.

[7100simpleisbetter]

What code are they asking for to unlock. I got an unlock code from them and it isn't working. Instead of asking for the IMEI number like I am used to they asked for the MEID (Hex) code. Does this sound right to anyone?

[camping147]

I just called verizon to have it unlocked and they fed me a bunch of bs about how GSM doesnt work with verizon, etc. After getting down to it, they wouldnt give me the unlock code unless I had the sim card present that I would be using "overseas." The woman also denied that a sim card in the US would work and that I would not be able to get data overseas unless i used the verizon $65 dollars a month data plan for international travel. They also said that if i was to use another sim card later I would have to call them and unlock it again. Sounds like BS to me.

[imagine]

Originally Posted by camping147

I just called verizon to have it unlocked and they fed me a bunch of bs about how GSM doesnt work with verizon, etc. After getting down to it, they wouldnt give me the unlock code unless I had the sim card present that I would be using "overseas." The woman also denied that a sim card in the US would work and that I would not be able to get data overseas unless i used the verizon $65 dollars a month data plan for international travel. They also said that if i was to use another sim card later I would have to call them and unlock it again. Sounds like BS to me.

Definitely BS, just stick to your story until they give you the codes...