unlocking cell phones..

[d1esel12]

does anyone know how or the concept behind unlocking cell phones?? just curious and i would like to know how, also.

[PhAtBoYMr2]

I think there is some equipment involved into unlocking a cellphone...But search for directions on the net, i remember not to long ago someone posted info on how to unlock motorola phones with a firmware upgrade and flash

[gtikid]

Some phones require just a simple passcode that you can type into the phone. Other devices require software and actually hooking the phone up to the software and then unlocking it from there. If you need to get something unlocked, Cellphone Clinic in Discover Mills does it for about $25

[shavedcivic]

there is a shop off bufford hwy, forgot the name of it, but they sell unlocked phones.

[d1esel12]

i seee. thanks guys

[Mr_Mischif]

If you're still under contract, the phone companies have to unlock your phone for free now.

[shavedcivic]

really??? hum... i didn't know that.

[d1esel12]

really..? so if i buy a tmoblie phone and i have cingular, cingular has to unlock it?
If you're still under contract, the phone companies have to unlock your phone for free now.

[TeeJay]

damn noobs

[§treet_§peed]

lol

[Mr_Mischif]

really..? so if i buy a tmoblie phone and i have cingular, cingular has to unlock it?

No; if you have a t-mobile phone and are under a t-mobile contract, you can have them unlocked; however they might realize that when you get out of contract you'll be looking for a new provider and pad themselves by unlocking it for free...