How To Fix My Phone » cell phone unlock code

Unlocking vs. Flashing

EvilJohs — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:57:15 +0000

There is a bit of confusion out there as to what the differences are between unlocking and flashing your cell phone. They are quite a bit different.

UNLOCKING

When a cell phone is “locked” it means that it is locked into a particular service provider. Service providers like AT&T and T-Mobile do this in order to prevent customers from switching cell phone providers.

When a cell phone is “unlocked” it means that it can be used on multiple providers or plans, just by switching SIM cards. This is handy for traveling and if you want to switch providers and don’t want to have to buy a new cellphone.

There are two methods for unlocking a cell phone:. Unlocking a cell phone by “Code”, and unlocking a cell phone via a software tool. Some manufactures’ phones support the unlocking by “Code” method. For instance: many Nokia, Samsung, Siemens, Panasonic, Sony and other brands of cell phones.

The other method, using a software tool, is quite a bit more involved. This method requires some software and hardware to unlock your cell phone. Thankfully, there are companies out there that do this for you. Companies like Unlocking.com can unlock your cell phone fast and cheap.

FLASHING

Flashing your cell phone is the process of installing new software. Firmware, to be more specific. When a cell phone exhibits symptoms like not powering up or re-booting (or many other software related issues), the firmware is often to blame. Flashing a cell phone is quite an involved process. It requires a computer, flashing device, flashing software and a cable to interface the cell phone to the computer.

This is not something I recommend for the average user. However, there are also companies out there that are able to do this for you.

So there you have it. A brief overview of the differences between Unlocking and Flashing your cell phone.

Keep in mind that neither of these are Illegal. Some may think that unlocking your cell phone is illegal, or wrong, but, I assure you, it is not. Cell phone providers only lock cell phones to insure that customers don’t switch providers.

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Samsung Glyde Unlock

Janitorbob — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:23:55 +0000

Are you looking for an unlock code for your Samsung Glyde U940? In just monents these guys will send you the cell phone codes to unlock your phone.

Even if you have an older model, or even an off brand phone. These guys will be able to take care of you and all you Cell phone unlocking needs!

Cheap Samsung Glyde Unlock Codes

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Cheap G1 Android Unlock

Janitorbob — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:14:09 +0000

Are you looking to unlock your sweet G1 Android? Have you looked around and discovered that the other guys are charging an arm and a leg for cell phone unlock codes. Do you not want to change your service provider just to have a sweet new phone. Well follow the link to Cheap G1 Android cell phone codes. They also to every other phone you could possibly want. These guys are good, they are fast. They will even include into the deal all of the instructions on how to apply you cell phone unlock code that they send you. Enjoy!

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.