BB 8100 no markings
Help I was given a BB 8100 as a gift and would like to use it. However when I put my sim in it says invalid sim so I assume I need to unlock it, however I have no idea who the carrier is that it is locked too, how do I find out? When I reboot all it says is blackberry. Its a black and silver model with a silver bottom piece below the keys.
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Go to optios and look for the about. This should give you the model number and the operating system. As to which carrier it is locked, I really can't help you sice the device is unbranded, but I'm sure some of the other guys might be able to help.
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Press ALT + CAP + H to bring up the Help Screen.
What is the Vendor ID? |
I don't have the phone on me as I left it at work... I will get it and reply back as soon as I can. Thanks for the help.
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It says 102 but not positive.
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102 is AT&T Wireless
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Its because I work a ways away from work so I had a coworker do this for me and well he isn't what I would call 100% reliable.
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Thanks for the help guys I will let you know if this solved my issue. Oh and thanks for being quick :smile:
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Which carrier do you want to use the device on? It won't work on a CDMA network like Sprint or Verizon if it is ATT. |
I wanted to use it for ATT but got a invalid SIM notice, reloaded the software from ATT, and I read that it needed to be unlocked which puts me where I am now. Fun stuff...
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Ok I picked up the phone today and did the ALT+H+CAPs and got 160
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Using the advanced internet search tool Google (Google) I quickly determined that vendor ID 160 is Dobson.
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Thanks for the help guys I am going to send in a request to unlock. Lets cross our fingers, I will deal with my co-worker "i think its 102" tomorrow... *sigh*
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Well just tried 2 unlock services and both are refunding my money because they are not able to unlock the phone. Any recommendations for a cable unlock? Is this something I can do myself?
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No I did not, I went with another recommendation, should I try a code unlock again before attempting a cable or just save the money and go cable?
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Check with Horizon Wireless first
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Thanks guys I really appreciate it! I will let you know of my luck...
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I don't get this, the OP starts a thread, and two of the initial replies to him BOTH have links and recommendations to Horizon Wireless for unlocking... even with a discount.
And he goes with someone else's recommendation. Why would he take our advice about anything else? |
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