How To Unlock BlackBerry Bold 9000

This article will teach you how to retrieve the unlock code and enter it into your Blackberry 9000-series phone AKA BlackBerry Bold so that it may be used with any cellular network SIM card.

Step 1
First, you need to get your Blackberry's IMEI code. This is a unique identifier of your phone, like a serial number. You can access this code from your phone: 1) Turn your phone on. 2) Click on the "Phone" icon. 3) Enter the following symbols: *#06# 4) After entering the final # symbol, a message will appear displaying your IMEI number. It is a 15-digit number in the format XXXXXX.XX.XXXXXX.X

   

Step 2
Second, you have to get the unlock code. This can be purchased on the internet, or you may call your cellular provider. Either way, they will ask for the IMEI code which you determined in step one of this tutorial. Move on to step 3 when you have received your unlock code.

Step 3
Follow these instructions exactly to unlock your phone:
1. Make sure your SIM card is NOT inserted into the device.
2. Turn on the phone and click the "Manage Connections" icon.
3. Choose the option "Turn off all connections."
4. The cellular radio will be turned off.
5. Go back to the Home screen and click the "Options" icon and select "Advanced Options."
6. Scroll down and select "SIM Card" from the list.
7. Press the following keys in order: (M) (E) (P) (E)
8. A prompt will appear asking for the unlock code. Input the 16-digit code exactly.
9. Reboot your device.
10. Re-enable the cellular radio

WARNING
1. Be sure to remove the SIM card and disable the cellular radio as instructed.
2. The unlock code is specific to your IMEI so you cannot use a generic or friend's code.
3. If you fail to enter the unlock code 5 times, the phone may be permanently locked to your cellular network.