The Nokia 3320 is a flip-style cell phone that offers U.S. phone support through the 850 MHz (used with AT&T phones) and 1900 MHz (used with T-Mobile phones) cellular bands. To use your Nokia 3220, you must first unlock it. The cell phone unlocking process can be accomplished by finding your phone's IMEI number (serial number), locating (through online services) the phone's unlock code and finally unlocking the phone using specific steps that will arrive with the code you receive.
Instructions
1. Locate your phone's IMEI number by typing *#06# on the phone's keypad when the phone is powered on. You can also remove your phone's battery to locate the phone's IMEI number, which can be found printed on the phone's sticker located underneath the device's battery. Write down the IMEI number once you have located it.
2. Find a trusted online unlocking service. Two examples include Unlocking.com and GSM Liberty, which have both been in business for several years.
3. Locate your phone on the unlocking website you've chosen to use. The websites listed above offer either a pull-down menu where you can find "Nokia" and then the model number "3220" or a search bar option where you can type in "Nokia 3220." Many unlocking services also provide customer service numbers, allowing users to call and order their phone's unlock code.
4. Proceed to the website's "check-out" page. Once you find the Nokia 3220, you should see an option on the website where you can "add to cart" or "checkout." You will be asked to enter in your phone's IMEI number and then complete the transaction with a credit card and possibly other personal information required to process your credit card.
5. Wait for your phone's unlock code to arrive. Typically, codes arrive in one or two days.
6. Turn off your phone and remove the SIM card. The SIM card on the Nokia 3220 is located underneath the battery on the back of the phone. Carefully slide out the card, then replace the phone's battery and battery cover.
7. Turn on the phone and wait 20 seconds. Press "#" one time, followed by "*" three times until "p" displays. Next, enter "*" four times until "w" appears, then "*" two times until "+" appears. Enter in the unlock code you have received. Press "*" twice, and the "+" sign should appear. Enter the last digit in the unlock code and press "#" to complete the process.
8. Test the unlocked state by inserting a SIM card and attempting to make and receive phone calls.
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