Anyone who has a locked handset can get it unlocked for free as there has been a code going around that developers have used. It has been said to work with various devices, so you might want to check it out.
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
Now that the code has been going around online there is nothing to say that it won’t be stopped. So if you want to unlock your device free of charge you should try it now.
