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Cingular34
Posts: 3
Phone Model:
Siemens S56
Service Provider:
Cingular |
 
Tue Mar 29, 2005 1:46 am |
Hello all! I've been reading the posts here for some time, but haven't needed to register and ask for help until now. Hope someone can give me an answer.
I've been using a Siemens S56, but, it's starting to go wierd on me. So, I just purchased a new Nokia 6010 phone on Ebay from a reputable cell phone dealer. I charged the phone up and put my SIM card in, but, it brought up a "phone restricted" message. It asks for a restriction code, but, I don't have one. I've never even used a restriction code. Is the phone locked or am I doing something wrong? I called Cingular and explained the problem. They said that there was a problem with the phone. Only thing is, it's brand new! Never been used! It was originally for AT&T, but, it's supposed to be unlocked and compatible with Cingular.
Obviously, I'm not too tech-savvy when it comes to cell phones.  That's why I don't get anything too fancy. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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elmo01
Posts: 2221
Phone Model:
Samsung SPH-M510
Service Provider:
Bell Canada |
Tue Mar 29, 2005 8:33 am |
| Cingular34 wrote: | Hello all! I've been reading the posts here for some time, but haven't needed to register and ask for help until now. Hope someone can give me an answer.
I've been using a Siemens S56, but, it's starting to go wierd on me. So, I just purchased a new Nokia 6010 phone on Ebay from a reputable cell phone dealer. I charged the phone up and put my SIM card in, but, it brought up a "phone restricted" message. It asks for a restriction code, but, I don't have one. I've never even used a restriction code. Is the phone locked or am I doing something wrong? I called Cingular and explained the problem. They said that there was a problem with the phone. Only thing is, it's brand new! Never been used! It was originally for AT&T, but, it's supposed to be unlocked and compatible with Cingular.
Obviously, I'm not too tech-savvy when it comes to cell phones. That's why I don't get anything too fancy. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! |
do a google search on "Nokia 6010 SIM unlock" (copy and paste with the quotes)... you will need your IMEI number...its inside the phone on the label under the battery look for IMEI (a 15 digit number) and write it down... follow the instructions... there are several sites that it is free...
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hammi_poop
Posts: 60
Phone Model:
nokia 3230
Service Provider:
o2 |
Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:06 am |
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hi,i dont wanna scare ya but my experience of this is that the handset has been reported stolen,i hope u can sort it like in elmo's instructions but i really wud b suspicious especially with ebay having a dodgy reputation.
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Cingular34
Posts: 3
Phone Model:
Siemens S56
Service Provider:
Cingular |
Tue Mar 29, 2005 1:37 pm |
Thanks elmo and hammi!
I did Google and found a place that provides the codes, so, we'll see if they can help. I'll report back when something happens.
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Cingular34
Posts: 3
Phone Model:
Siemens S56
Service Provider:
Cingular |
Tue Mar 29, 2005 7:58 pm |
Just an update on the code. About an 10 minutes after asking for help on one of the Googled websites, the code was provided and it works like a charm!
If anyone is looking for the same help, e-mail me and I'll let you know where to go. Thanks folks!
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x8t0m8x
Posts: 1 |
Sat Jul 09, 2005 6:03 pm |
i need help!! IMEI -edited-. cingular US
MOD EDIT:
As he said, contact him via email for questions. Do not post your imei on the forums.
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elmo01
Posts: 2221
Phone Model:
Samsung SPH-M510
Service Provider:
Bell Canada |
Sun Jul 10, 2005 8:26 am |
| hammi_poop wrote: | | hi,i dont wanna scare ya but my experience of this is that the handset has been reported stolen,i hope u can sort it like in elmo's instructions but i really wud b suspicious especially with ebay having a dodgy reputation. |
noting that your service provider is O2 I think I can safely assume you are in the UK...service providers there maintain a list of lost or stolen IMEI #'s... that list in the USA is not maintained
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speak out
Posts: 1
Phone Model:
nokia 6010/ nokia 1100
Service Provider:
speak out wireless(7-elev
en) |
Mon Jul 18, 2005 12:34 am |
| Cingular34 wrote: | Just an update on the code. About an 10 minutes after asking for help on one of the Googled websites, the code was provided and it works like a charm!
If anyone is looking for the same help, e-mail me and I'll let you know where to go. Thanks folks! |
can u help me? my mother haz a nokia 6010 and its doing all the crap your phone waz can u help me unrestrict my phone?
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deissy
Posts: 1
Phone Model:
Nokia 6010 |
Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:27 pm |
Please what can one do with phone restricted?Nokia 6010 is displaying enter phone restriction code...........................
can I unlock it or not?
Akinbile Olaide
bashy27@hotmail.com
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supamarteh
Posts: 1
Phone Model:
6010 |
Mon Oct 03, 2005 11:55 pm |
hey i have the same problem, can you give me the exact site you used? I searched every site in google and I couldnt find ANYTHING which could help me.. Because I didnt know where to look.
Please reply soon. Thanks
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