[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]* Update: Ho humm.. my bad. I'm a bit of a dumbass today! So actually, just realized, I guess this method of unlocking when you have the non-native SIM card present was already in OS 5.0. In 5.0 I've always unlocked my devices without having the non-native SIM, so didn't even realize this was the case. So basicaly, you're in the same boat...
One of the most common things BlackBerry users need to do is unlock their device for use on another carrier, prepaid SIM or "just to do it". Looking around a bit we realized we had no real instructions posted anywhere for easy access on getting it done, so here we are. The quick video above shows how to unlock your device after obtaining an unlock code. I did it here on my Bold 9650 and...
Been looking for an easy way to unlock your BlackBerry? CellUnlock has released an application for GSM BlackBerry devices that will help get you all fixed up in no time. The application can be downloaded OTA to your device and ran simply by clicking on it. The method it uses is a rather simple one. Once you run the App, it will read your phone's 15 Digit IMEI & Model. All you...
It's Monday again, we all love Mondays don't we? Hope you all had a great weekend. We want to get this week started off right for everyone, so what better way to do that then have a contest, right? Cellunlock, has given us 100 BlackBerry unlock codes to give away. Any BlackBerry on any carrier this time around. Just drop a comment on this post, letting us know what day of the week is...
Global Unlock Codes is giving away 50 free unlock codes to the CrackBerry Community. The codes will be vaild for T-Mobile, AT&T and Rogers devices only. The services sell regularly for just $1.99, but now is your chance to grab one free. If you're in a rush you can check out all of Global Unlock Codes BlackBerry services where you can purchase a code for any Verizon, Rogers, AT&...
To kick off the week Express Unlock Code has once again offered up 100 free codes. This contest is for North America only since unfortunately they are limited to certain carriers. Only customers of AT&T, T-mobile USA, Rogers and Verizon will be able to receive a free code. As part of the promotion, CrackBerry readers can also grab unlock codes for AT&T, T-Mobile, Rogers and...
Just about two weeks into 2010 and going strong. This week we had the big BlackBerry Presenter announcement and heard loads of cool news from CES. Hopefully 2010 will have some great things in store for the CrackBerry Nation. Just a reminder to developers and retailers - if you'd like to run a contest of your own in the blogs, just shoot an email to editorial(at)crackberry.com to set...
Carrier Unlock is again offering up some free codes to the CrackBerry Nation. The codes will be for Rogers, AT&T, T-Mobile USA, Verizon, Cincinnati Bell, Centennial, Cellular One, and Suncom. As an added bonus, with the coupon code CB the above carriers can be unlocked for just $6.99 during the contest, or the code will take $3.00 off any of the other products Carrier Unlock offers...
Wow, 2010 is ever so close and 2009 soon to be a thing of the past. The good folks at Cellunlock wanted to send 2009 off in a good way and with that, let me know they were wanting to hand out 100 unlock codes for the CrackBerry community to help ring in the new year and get some of you all off to a great start. As always, a big thanks to CellUnlock for offering up some goodies. Any...
"Wishing you and yours, A safe and happy holidays - Cellunlock" In keeping up with the season, Cellunlock reached out to me the other day and wanted to give a little back to the community. Cellunlock has offered up 500 BlackBerry unlock codes for you all. Any BlackBerry smartphone on any carrier this time around. We know a lot of you will be picking up new BlackBerry smartphones for...