When you have unlocked your device you can then take that handset to another carrier, or even send the handset overseas to a friend or relative.
To go ahead and unlock your handset free of charge just follow the steps below.
1. At the dial pad, key in *#197328640#.
2. This will prompt a message.
3. Go to your main menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3] Perso SHA256 OFF.
4. Select ‘back;’ after leaving the device idle for a minimum of a minute.
5. There will be the network lock prompt.
6. Choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ.
The number sequence should be like this: Asterisk Pound One Nine Seven Three Two Eight Six Four Zero Pound
This code has been used for some time and it is thought that it works with numerous handsets, however we don’t know how long it will be before it is stopped.