How To Unlock A Blackberry Storm

Learn how to unlock a BlackBerry storm cell phone if you're interested in using your cell phone in another country. BlackBerry devices are extremely versatile and you want to make sure you can use your device all across the globe. The process for unlocking your cell phone is fairly straightforward, as long as you can obtain the actual unlock number code.

Things you'll need:

• BlackBerry Storm
• Unlock code for smartphone

1. Verify that you have fulfilled all of your contract obligations with your cell phone carrier. You can find this information usually inside of the original box for your BlackBerry device. Once you have verified you are no longer under a cell phone contract, contact customer service in order to obtain your unlock code. Each code will be unique for your specific BlackBerry device.
2. Navigate to the "Advanced Options" section of your BlackBerry device. Turn on your BlackBerry Storm and use your cursor to select the main applications option. Navigate further until you reach the advanced options and highlight the area which reads "SIM card."
3. Enter the unlock code for your BlackBerry Storm. Use the keyboard on your BlackBerry device to enter the following characters: "mep2." You will then be asked by your BlackBerry device to enter the unlocking pin number. If you enter the code correctly, your phone will return a dialog box stating that device has been unlocked.

Is a good idea for you to reboot the device to make sure that you did not receive any errors on the BlackBerry device. Your BlackBerry storm is now ready to be used on any cell phone carrier which accepts GSM devices.