BLACKBERRY | How to enter MEP (NCK) code to BlackBerry phones

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How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry 9800, 9300, 9100, 9900, 9930, 9810, 9860

  1. Insert an unaccepted SIM card – one that's not from the network your phone is locked to.
  2. Select yes when prompted if you want to enter an unlock code(MEP Code)
  3. Enter your unlock code.

OR

  1. Go to options, device settings, advanced system settings, simcard
  2. Type in mepd using the keyboard (nothing will show on screen)
  3. Type in MEP2 another screen pops up for the code( For Telus Canada type MEP4)
  4. Enter the code, remember you ONLY have 10 chances to get it right
  5. Press the enter key

How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry Storm or Storm 2 (9530, 9550):

 

  1. Turn off the phone
  2. Need a SIM card inserted into the phone (Example: Verizon, At&t, T-mobile). For Unlocking Storm 2: Try the unlock process with a SIM card besides Verizon
  3. Turn on the phone, the phone may ask you to enter MEP unlock code, you can enter the code we sent you. You will not see any message if the code is enter successfully. 
  4. Go to Settings, then Options, then Mobile Network, on the third row switch Network Technology to GSM/UMTS.
  5. Press the Back Arrow Button to exit and save settings.
  6. Return to the main screen by pressing End Call and you should see your phone getting signal
  7. As a reminder, if you ever remove the SIM card from your phone, you will need to set the Network Technology as GSM/UMTS again

If you only have Verizon sim card you can use following steps

  1. Go to Settings (Button that has dots next to green call button), Click on Manage Connections, Select 'Turn All Connections Off'
  2. Press End Call (Red button)
  3. Inside Settings menu, Click Options, then Mobile Network, on the switch technology to 'Global' if that has not been done. Exception: If phone prompts 'Would you like your Blackberry to automatically select CDMA or GSM based on network availability', select No.
  4. Now click the Back Arrow Button (Next to the Red End Call button) and select Advanced Options and then SIM Card
  5. Hit the Settings Button (Button that has dots next to green call button) and select 'Show Keyboard'
  6. Type in mep2 and another screen will pop-up prompting for the MEP code (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen). Exception: If nothing is prompting up and you are making sure you are selecting each button by press the screen in, do a wipe handheld to reset the phone to manufacturer default: http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=110075
  7. Enter the code, Remember you ONLY have 10 chances to get it right
  8. Exception: If phone says Code Error and the attempts stay the same, start off with 10 attempts and still says 10 attempts after enter code, then continue with instructions, this is a glitch on the phone
  9. Press the Enter key (Button that looks like a backwards L arrow)
  10. A message will appear saying Code Accepted
  11. Turn device off by removing battery, insert SIM of your choice if have not done so already. Turning device is necessary even if you have SIM of choice inserted.
  12. Turn the phone back on
  13. Go to Settings, then Options, then Mobile Network, on the third row switch Network Technology to GSM/UMTS.
  14. Press the Back Arrow Button to exit and save settings.
  15. Return to the main screen by pressing End Call and you should see your phone getting signal
  16. As a reminder, if you ever remove the SIM card from your phone, you will need to set the Network Technology as GSM/UMTS again

ISSUES:

  • If you have issues with the phone not recognizing the network, make sure the radio is on by making sure it is not low on power.
  • If you follow the above instructions and code is accepted with the Network Technology set to GSM/UMTS and still not working, it may be the SIM needs to be replaced with a newer SIM Card.

Removing "Activation Required" on the screen or changing the Phone Number:

  1. On the main screen of the phone, press Call (Green Button)
  2. Type on the screen: ##000000
  3. Press the Call Button
  4. For the Mobile Directory Number, put in your phone number in there
  5. After you have done that, press the Menu Button to Save the options and the phone will automatically restart
  6. After restarting, it will be updated

How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry Bold (9000), 8800, 8820, Curve (8300, 8310, 8320), Javelin (8900), Gemini (8520, 9300), & Onyx (9700):

Note: SIM is needed to unlock the phone. After phone is unlocked, remove the battery, insert SIM as desired and re-insert the battery. Phone MUST be restarted to use the new SIM card.

  1. Power on
  2. Go to Settings
  3. Go to Options
  4. Go to Advanced Options
  5. Go to Sim Card
  6. HOLD ALT and press: mep2 (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
  7. It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and then press trackball to confirm and your phone is unlocked!

How to Enter Unlock Codes on Bell Canada 9700 (Bold 2 Onyx):

Note: You must have a SIM card in your phone to complete these steps, I have found that this procedure works best with an Telus Sim card in the phone (can be active or inactive ). Make sure the phone is not displaying the low battery warning!

  1. Power on
  2. Go to Settings
  3. Go to Options
  4. Go to Advanced Options
  5. Go to Sim Card
  6. HOLD ALT and press: mep2 (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
  7. It will ask you for the mep2 code. Enter it and then press trackball to confirm.
  8. After getting message 'Code Accepted', HOLD ALT and press the following: mep4 (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
  9. it will ask you for the mep4 code. Enter it and then press trackball to confirm. You phone is now unlocked!

How to Enter Unlock Codes on Telus Canada 9700 (Bold 2 Onyx):

Note: You must have a SIM card in your phone to complete these steps, I have found that this procedure works best with an Telus Sim card in the phone (can be active or inactive ). Make sure the phone is not displaying the low battery warning!

  1. Power on
  2. Go to Settings
  3. Go to Options
  4. Go to Advanced Options
  5. Go to Sim Card
  6. HOLD ALT and press: mep4 (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
  7. It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and then press trackball to confirm and your phone is unlocked!

How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry Pearl (8100, 8110, 8120, 8220):

Note: Remove any SIM that is currently in the phone. After phone is unlocked, remove the battery, insert SIM as desired and re-insert the battery. Phone MUST be restarted to use the new SIM card.

  1. Power on
  2. Go to Settings
  3. Go to Options
  4. Go to Advanced Options
  5. Go to Sim Card
  6. HOLD ALT (Left side Below @) and press: mepp2 (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
  7. It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and then press trackball to confirm and your phone is unlocked!

How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry 8830:

Note: SIM is REQUIRED to unlock the phone. SIM card can be inactive, doesn't need to active. After phone is unlocked, remove the battery, insert SIM as desired and re-insert the battery. Phone MUST be restarted to use the new SIM card.

No AT&T/T-mobile Usage: This is a dual-band phone, it will NOT work in North America but will work fine in Europe, Asia, South America where they use the other set of frequencies.

  1. Power on
  2. Go to Settings
  3. Go to Options
  4. Go to Advanced Options
  5. Go to Sim Card
  6. HOLD ALT and press: mep2 (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
  7. It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and then press trackball to confirm and your phone is unlocked!
  8. Exception: If phone says Code Error and the attempts stay the same, start off with 10 attempts and still says 10 attempts after enter code, then continue with instructions, this is just a glitch on the phone.

How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry 8700/8700c/8700g:

Note: SIM is REQUIRED to unlock the phone. SIM card can be inactive, doesn't need to active. After phone is unlocked, remove the battery, insert SIM as desired and re-insert the battery. Phone MUST be restarted to use the new SIM card.

  1. Power on
  2. Go to Settings
  3. Go to Options
  4. Go to Advanced Options
  5. Go to Sim Card
  6. HOLD ALT and press: mepe (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
  7. It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and then press jog dial to confirm and your phone is unlocked!

How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry 7105t:

Note: SIM is REQUIRED to unlock the phone. SIM card can be inactive, doesn't need to active. After phone is unlocked, remove the battery, insert SIM as desired and re-insert the battery. Phone MUST be restarted to use the new SIM card.

  1. Power phone on and turn off the radio (Turn Wireless Off option)
  2. Go to Tools
  3. Go to Settings
  4. Go to Options and select Advanced Options
  5. Go to SIM Card
  6. Type "MEPPD" (please note that you will not see what you type on the screen)
  7. HOLD ALT and press mepp2
  8. Enter the Unlock Code
  9. Press enter (press on Trackball)
  10. Reboot device. Device is now unlocked

How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry 7100/7130/7130c:

Note: Remove any SIM that is currently in the phone. After phone is unlocked, remove the battery, insert SIM as desired and re-insert the battery. Phone MUST be restarted to use the new SIM card.

  1. Power on
  2. Go to Settings
  3. Go to Options
  4. Go to Advanced Options
  5. Go to Sim Card
  6. HOLD ALT (Left side Below @) and press: mepp2 (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
  7. It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and then press trackball to confirm and your phone is unlocked!

How to Enter Unlock Codes on Blackberry 5xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx (Except for 7100):

Note: After phone is unlocked, remove the battery, insert SIM as desired and re-insert the battery. Phone MUST be restarted to use the new SIM card.

  1. Power on
  2. Go to Options.
  3. Scroll to SIM CARD then press jog dial in once to select it
  4. HOLD ALT (Half moon key on the lower left side) and press: mepe (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
  5. It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and then press jog dial once to confirm and your phone is unlocked!

How to Enter Unlock Codes on Blackberry Vodafone Storm (9500):

  1. Turn off the phone
  2. Need a SIM card inserted into the phone (Example: Verizon, At&t, T-mobile)
  3. Turn on the phone
  4. Go to Settings (Button that has dots next to green call button), Click on Manage Connections, Select 'Turn All Connections Off'
  5. Press End Call (Red button)
  6. Go to Settings, then Options, then Advanced Options, then SIM Card 7) Hit the Settings Button (Button that has dots next to green call button) and select 'Show Keyboard'
  7. Type in mepd (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
  8. Type in mep2 or mepp2 and another screen will pop-up prompting for the MEP code (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
  9. Enter the code, Remember you ONLY have 10 chances to get it right
  10. Press enter and your phone is unlocked!

How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry Tour (9630):

  1. Turn off the phone
  2. Need a SIM card inserted into the phone (Example: Verizon, At&t, T-mobile)
  3. Turn on the phone
  4. Go to Settings
  5. Go to Options
  6. Go to Advanced Options
  7. Go to Sim Card
  8. HOLD ALT and press: mep2 (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
  9. Enter the code, Remember you ONLY have 10 chances to get it right
  10. Enter it and then press trackball to confirm and your phone is unlocked!
  11. A message will appear saying Code Accepted
  12. Turn device off by removing battery, insert SIM of your choice if have not done so already. Turning device is necessary even if you have SIM of choice inserted.
  13. Turn the phone back on
  14. Go to Settings, then Manage Connections, then Mobile Network Options and set the Network Technology to GSM/UMTS.
  15. Set Network Mode to 3G & 2G.
  16. Press the Back Arrow Button once to exit and save settings.
  17. Inside the Manage Connections, set Mobile Network to on.
  18. Return to the main screen by pressing End Call and you should see your phone getting signal
  19. As a reminder, if you ever remove the SIM card from your phone, you will need to set the Network Technology as GSM/UMTS again

ISSUES:

  • If you have issues with the phone not recognizing the network, make sure the radio is on by making sure it is not low on power.
  • If you follow the above instructions and code is accepted with the Network Technology set to GSM/UMTS and still not working, it may be the SIM needs to be replaced with a newer SIM Card.

VERIZON TOURS ONLY: Removing "Activation Required" on the screen or changing the Phone Number:

  1. On the main screen of the phone, press Call (Green Button)
  2. Type on the screen: ##000000
  3. Press the Call Button
  4. For the Mobile Directory Number, put in your phone number in there
  5. After you have done that, press the Menu Button to Save the options and the phone will automatically restart
  6. After restarting, it will be updated

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