How to unlock a BlackBerry

  • Torch & Bold 9780

    • Insert a foreign SIM Card
    • Power on the phone
    • When prompted, enter your unlock code

    Curve / Bold / Tour / World Editions

    • Ensure a SIM Card is inserted
    • Go to 'Manage Connections'
    • Click on 'Turn All Connections Off'
    • Go to 'Options'
    • Click on 'Advanced Options'
    • Click on 'SIM Card'
    • Type 'MEP2' (user will be prompted to enter MEP code)
    • Enter the MEP2 code (CONFIRM you get "Code Accepted" message)
      • *If you also have a MEP4 code, type 'MEP4' (you will be prompted to enter MEP code)
      • Enter the MEP4 code (CONFIRM you get "Code Accepted" message)
    • Reboot device
    • Go to 'Manage Connections'
    • Click on 'Restore Connections'
    • Device is now unlocked

    Storm

    • Ensure a SIM Card is inserted
    • Go to 'Manage Connections'
    • Click on 'Turn All Connections Off'
    • Go to 'Options'
    • Click on 'Advanced Options'
    • Click on 'SIM Card'
    • Tilt the phone horizontally, click the BlackBerry button and Show keyboard
    • Type 'MEP2' (user will be prompted to enter MEP code)
      • *If MEP2 doesn't work, try MEPP2
    • Enter the MEP2 code (CONFIRM you get "Code Accepted" message)
      • *If you also have a MEP4 code, type 'MEP4' (you will be prompted to enter MEP code)
      • Enter the MEP4 code (CONFIRM you get "Code Accepted" message)
    • Reboot device
    • Go to 'Manage Connections'
    • Click on 'Restore Connections'
    • Device is now unlocked

    Pearl

    • Ensure a SIM Card is inserted
    • Go to 'Manage Connections'
    • Click on 'Turn All Connections Off'
    • Go to 'Options'
    • Click on 'Advanced Options'
    • Click on 'SIM Card'
    • Type 'MEPP2' (*Note- for Telus, use MEPP4. You will be prompted to enter MEP code)
    • Enter the unlock code (CONFIRM you get "Code Accepted" message)
    • Reboot device
    • Go to 'Manage Connections'
    • Click on 'Restore Connections'
    • Device is now unlocked

    Old School Devices(87xx & Older)

    • Ensure a SIM Card is inserted
    • Go to 'Manage Connections'
    • Click on 'Turn All Connections Off'
    • Go to 'Options'
    • Click on 'Advanced Options'
    • Click on 'SIM Card'
    • Hold ALT key and type 'MEPE' (user will be prompted to enter MEP code)
    • Enter the unlock code (CONFIRM you get "Code Accepted" message)
    • Reboot device
    • Go to 'Manage Connections'
    • Click on 'Restore Connections'
    • Device is now unlocked

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