What is unlocking and why would I want to do it?
An unlocked phone is one that can be used on all networks operating on the frequency the phone is designed for. For example, in the UK there are four main networks, Vodafone, BT Cellnet, Orange and One2One. Vodafone and BT Cellnet operate on GSM900, while Orange and One2One operate on GSM1800. A UK dual band phone can operate on GSM900 and GSM1800, therefore being capable of working on all the networks.
However, as the networks don't want to lose you as a customer, when they supply the phone (on contract or pay as you go) it can be locked to only accept SIM cards from their network.
If you wish to use a SIM from a different network, the phone needs to be unlocked.
How do I know if my phone is locked?
There are two ways to check if your phone is unlocked. Firstly, if you have a working SIM from a different network, try putting that into the phone and switching it on. If the phone works and you can make calls on that network, congratulations, your phone is already unlocked. If a message appears, saying "SIM card not accepted" or similar, the phone is probably locked.
How do I unlock my phone?
Unlocking phones requires the use of a PC, an compatible data cable and the appropriate software but due to the Motorola handsets being one of the hardest to unlock we have chosen to show you have to unlock via the unlocking clip. The rough procedure on how to unlock the handset which will be illustrated below.
If you wish to purchase a unlocking clip then click here.
What phones can be unlocked at the moment?
Motorola - C330 All Versions
Motorola - C331 All Versions
Motorola - C332 All Versions
Motorola - C333 All Versions
Motorola - C335 All Versions
Motorola - C336 All Versions
Motorola - C350 All Versions
Motorola - T190 All Versions
Motorola - T191 All Versions
Motorola - V50 All Versions
Motorola - V60 All Versions
Motorola - V66 All Versions
Motorola - V70 All Versions
Motorola - T180 All Versions
Motorola - T280 All Versions
Motorola - T720 All Versions
Motorola - T720i All Versions
Motorola - StarTac All Versions
Motorola - V8088 All Versions
Motorola - V3688 All Versions
Motorola - L2000 All Versions
Motorola - 328 All Versions
Motorola - 338 All Versions
Motorola - 920 All Versions
Motorola - 928 All Versions
Motorola - T2288 All Versions
Motorola - D160 All Versions
Motorola - D560 All Versions
Motorola - M3588 All Versions
All above applies to contract & non contract handsets
How do I unlock the handset?
If you have purchased the correct unlocking clips then you should have about 3 clips. We have listed just some of the clips that are needed.
Motorola C3xx Clip - Its been a long wait for this clip. It unlocks all the new C series handsets. The following models are supported C330,C331,C332,C333,C335,C336,C350.
Evolution Clip - Voted the best clip on the market, unlocks all above except the C Series and the startac handsets.
Patriot Clip I & II - Both these clips are used for unlocking the V60,V66,V70,T280,T720 but only the version II will unlock the T720,T720i
Motorola V11 - This clip is used for unlocking the T192,StarTac,V8088,V50,V3688
L2000,328,338,920,928T2288,T180,D160,D560,M3588 and other older models.
Please note that the information below is based on the Patriot Clip.
Turn of the handset first
- Connect the 9v Battery to the clip.
- Make sure the clip is in the unlock position
- Turn the handset on
- Connect the handset to the clip
- Press the red button on the clip
- Wait for the blue LED on the clip the flash once.
- If the LED flashes 3 times then check the connection & start again..
- If the LED flashes once the the handset is unlocked
- Remove the battery & replace it and turn the handset on
The handset should now be open to all networks.
If you do have problems with this then please don’t email us.
This unlocking solutions can be purchased from Modifications
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