I should first point out that there are other options to unlocking yourself,
1) You can get the unlock code from your provider for free if they are prepared to give it to you. If they are then that is the safest and best option.
2) There are also remote unlocking services - google GSM liberty
3) If you have or know of someone or a store with a smart clip these can be used.
To unlock yourself:
*You need to downgrade your boot loader - this is very risky - no liability is accepted for any problems that may occur*
Ensure your phone is fully charged before starting.
I recommend before beginning you first make a backup of your phone as described in the How To: Use Flashbackup To Backup Your Phone topic in the tutorials section.
This assumes all necessary drivers are already installed.
1) Start in bootloader mode (hold # and * while powering on)
2) Identify your current bootloader (e.g. 8.26 or 7.E0)
3) If you have bootloader 7.D0 already skip to step 6
7) Start in bootloader mode (hold # and * while powering on)
8 ) Run Moto Unlocker click connect and yes
PROBLEMS:
If after running motounlocker you still have issues there are two options:
1) Flash an old monsterpack (circa 40.79R), run the unlocker again then flash a recent monsterpack
2) Find P2k Easy Tools cracked version using google
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xconradx Posts: 22
Phone Model: V3 - 42.10R_B/1126 - 10+mb Unlocked
Service Provider: T-Mobile
Thu Feb 02, 2006 2:58 am
I can confirm this works with 8.23. I have not, despite numerous attempts, been able to make this work on my 8.26 v3 by downgrading.
The rumors are true, if you have 8.23 it can be done. I consider it risky, but hey, what fun is it if its not risky?
Go forth and unlock!
Jkees Posts: 9
Phone Model: V3 RAZR
Service Provider: T-Mobile
Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:51 pm
Thank you all for the information. I am trying to do the same right now.
I have bootloader 7.EO and am trying to figure out if It is possible to do the same. Is 7.EO a later release or earlier than 8.23 or 8.26 and would it work to downgrade / upgrade to one of those in order to unlock?
I have all the necessary files thanks to Old_Fool and mikekay10.
Your help would be appreciated. THANKS!
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mikekay10 Posts: 2958
Service Provider: Vodafone
Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:54 pm
I'm thinking it is actually 7.E0 which is indeed earlier than 8.26. So just follow the steps as listed - nothing extra should be needed
Jkees Posts: 9
Phone Model: V3 RAZR
Service Provider: T-Mobile
Fri Feb 03, 2006 4:57 pm
mikekay10 wrote:
I'm thinking it is actually 7.E0 which is indeed earlier than 8.26. So just follow the steps as listed - nothing extra should be needed
Ok, So, I should use Moto Unlocker 2005 with 7.EO or upgrade to 8.23 first, then use Moto Unlocker?
mikekay10 Posts: 2958
Service Provider: Vodafone
Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:02 pm
Just flash with 7.D0 then follow the rest of the steps in order
Jkees Posts: 9
Phone Model: V3 RAZR
Service Provider: T-Mobile
Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:03 pm
mikekay10 wrote:
Just flash with 7.D0 then follow the rest of the steps in order
I will do that and let you know the results. Thanks!
Jkees Posts: 9
Phone Model: V3 RAZR
Service Provider: T-Mobile
Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:20 pm
Flashed to 7.D0, started back in bootloader mode, ran Moto Unlocker 2005, clicked connect and then yes. It says: RFone found and Handle error . I am I doing something wrong or do I just keep moving along?
Old_Fool Posts: 2214
Phone Model: If it's locked, ican unlock it. If you brick it, I can fix it
Service Provider: ATT
Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:26 pm
Jkees wrote:
Flashed to 7.D0, started back in bootloader mode, ran Moto Unlocker 2005, clicked connect and then yes. It says: RFone found and Handle error . I am I doing something wrong or do I just keep moving along?
Handle error mean you have something else open at the time and it' sharing the drivers so close verything else like PST or MPT, just only the unlocker and try again
mikekay10 Posts: 2958
Service Provider: Vodafone
Fri Feb 03, 2006 5:27 pm
When you restarted in bootloader did it display anything on screen?
and Handle error 
. I am I doing something wrong or do I just keep moving along?
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