The Motorola W510 is also known as the KRZR. It is a quad band GSM phone that can work with any wireless provider in the world. It has a built-in camera, Bluetooth capability, and a music player with expandable memory. If you purchased your phone at a discounted rate through a network then it probably came locked. In order to use it with another service provider you will need to get it unlocked with codes.
Instructions
1. Find an unlock service that can create a code for the Motorola W510. Using a code is the easiest way to unlock cell phones as it doesn't require any special hardware. A few sites that sell codes for the Motorola W510 include GSM-Unlock, UnlockItNow and GlobalUnlock. As of 2010 these cost between $12 to $25.
2. Turn your Motorola W510 and dial *#06# into your phone. This will make the IMEI number appear. This is a 15- to 17-digit code that your service provider uses to identify the phone. Write it down.
3. Use the GSM-Unlock website. Begin by typing in the IMEI number and then provide a valid email address and payment details. Your code will be created and sent to you within 48 hours. You will then need to replace your SIM card with one from a different network and enter your code.
4. Go to the UnlockItNow website.This website offers to unlock mobile phones from most networks worldwide. Type in the IMEI number, an email address, and your service provider. One advantage of using this site is that they also provide a customer support help desk in case you have problems with your codes. The unlock code for a Motorola W510 is offered at this site for $19.95 as of 2010.
5. Visit the GlobalUnlock website. This website offers several different methods of unlocking your phone. In addition to unlock codes, they offer unlocking via cable, software, or a hardware device. To create codes you will need to provide an IMEI number and an email address. The unlock code for a Motorola W510 is sold for $24 as of 2010.
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