The term unlocking can be confusing.
If you bought the gear through a carrier plan or within a carrier store, it’s likely locked.
How to Unlock Your Nokia Phone
Contact your wireless service provider and request an unlock code.
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This is usually not a problem if you’re a longtime customer, but various carriers have restrictions.
Remove the Nokia phone’sSIM card.
Consult the phone’s manual for instructions on how to do this properly.
Turn on the phone without its SIM card.
slide in your PIN code if prompted.
Insert a new SIM card and enter the unlock code.
You should see aSIM Restriction Offmessage.
Carrier Unlocking Policies
Here’s a look at the unlocking policies of the major wireless carriers.
Verizon
Verizon’s unlocking policysays devices are locked for 60 days after purchase.
Sprint
Sprint’s unlocking policydescribes unlocking requirements and other notes.
UnlockMefocuses on older Nokia phone models, while theNokia Unlock Calculatorservices several platforms.
Use only a safe and trustworthy unlocking service.
