subsidy password- does anyone know what this is? the phone was brand new when i got it from ebay.
2006-10-31 09:58:09 · 12 answers · asked by spooky 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
*Don't trust everything you get from ebay.
2006-10-31 10:06:35 · answer #1 · answered by Clay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means you got ripped. subsidy password is also known as a sim-lock password, prevents the phone from being used with sim cards not issued by the original provider that sold the original phone.
your provider might help you, they might not. you may have to contact the original provider of the phone, however they may be unwilling to even talk to you.
another reason to not use ebay.
2006-10-31 10:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by Jay Moore 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work in the mobile networks industry and suggest that the phone was not brand new from eBay. it may have been advertised as that but as far as i know, there are no phones that ask for a password unless it has been registered by somebody else. all other unlock codes, apart from the PUK, will be in the instruction booklet provided. hope that helps, if not then complain to eBay as it is flagrant misleading sales or go to a reputable mobile shop to unlock it to all networks.
2006-10-31 10:12:58 · answer #3 · answered by faisix67 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
codes & passwords
Your phone’s 4-digit unlock code is originally set to 1234.
The 6-digit security code is originally set to 000000. If your
service provider didn’t change these codes, you should
change them:
Find it: Press - > Settings > Security > New Passwords
If you forget your unlock code: At the Enter Unlock Code prompt,
try entering 1234 or the last four digits of your phone
number. If that doesn’t work, press - and enter your 6-digit
security code instead.
If you forget other codes: If you forget your security code,
SIM PIN code, or PIN2 code contact your service provider.
lock & unlock phone
You can lock your phone to keep others from using it. To lock
or unlock your phone, you need the 4-digit unlock code.
2006-10-31 10:12:09 · answer #4 · answered by Jazz_messenger 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
same thing happened to me. you have to call the network the phone is locked to and ask for the password. warning: they'll mess you about, make you wait ages and charge upwards of £30. sodding networks.
2006-10-31 10:05:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the phone was BRAND NEW, as in, still wrapped and in the box, it'll probably tell you what to do in the instructions.
2006-10-31 09:59:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
contact Motorola
2006-10-31 10:11:26 · answer #7 · answered by heather_honey_2002hs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well according to my cousin who works for T-Mobile says call up ur service provider and tell them whats going on and maybe they ca help you.
2006-10-31 10:03:13 · answer #8 · answered by Chuck Cartalono 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the mobiler was probably of the back if a truck tell ebay about it being stolen goods i think
2006-10-31 10:19:13 · answer #9 · answered by queenbea 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
0 all the way or 1234
2006-10-31 10:00:30 · answer #10 · answered by George 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try oooo but don't do it more then 3 or you will block it or get back to the man you bought it form
2006-10-31 10:05:34 · answer #11 · answered by JANET F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋