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[Arr Too]

Update: my own calculator app (runs on the phone itself -- for people worried about IMEI security), or my own web calculator hosted here:

http://arrtoo.x10.mx/unlockBlade.php

-- Original post --

I got my unlock code from NckCodes, but it looks like this site works FOR FREE!!!!

http://www.nextgense...com/calculator/

Put your IMEI in, select ZTE, leave the default model as ZTE BLUEBELT, pop in the not-a-robot code.  In the box above the IMEI you'll receive your code.  Gave me the same code as Nckcodes sent me.

Some further instructions so you don't have to look elsewhere (and see also Paul's video below):

• Use the dialler and enter this to see your IMEI: *#06# (don't press Call!).
  
• Get your unlock code from the site above.
  
• Double-check you used the correct IMEI number -- it's free to retry!
  
• Turn off your phone.
  
• Open the back.
  
• Remove the battery.
  
• Remove the (Orange?) SIM card.
  
• Insert a SIM card from a different operator.
  
• Replace battery.
  
• Replace back.
  
• Turn on phone.
  
• (If prompted, enter any personal [4-digit?] PIN number that you may have set on the new SIM.)
  
• Now you should be prompted to enter the 8-digit unlock code ("SIM network unlock PIN").  Do it carefully!

This free code calculator is also available at their parent site:

http://www.jictechno...o.uk/calculator

Currently linked to by the top news item in their News section on the left of their home page: http://www.jictechnology.co.uk/

Note: if you have problems with getting a Data connection on your new SIM then you're probably running a ROM that doesn't include the APN settings for your new phone service provider.  You can remedy this by adding the correct APN details manually by following the advice in this thread.

Paul's video on the unlocking process is below and at YouTube (this bit borrowed from here).

Edited by Arr Too, 28 December 2010 - 12:53 PM.

[piab]

Any drawbacks to trying this? Is it risky putting my IMEI out there?

[4TecH]

Finally, paying $3 for unlock codes is just wrong...

[goatee]

4TecH, on Nov 12 2010, 14:41, said:

Finally, paying $3 for unlock codes is just wrong...

Much better than the €22 to unlock a Desire Z!

[PeterSicherlich]

looks pretty nice, thanks dude.

Edited by PeterSicherlich, 12 November 2010 - 02:51 PM.

[burdandrei]

Tried for myself. Unlocked 5 of OSF with it!

Edited by burdandrei, 25 November 2010 - 03:07 PM.

[tekken-]

Rofl, will test it when i get my Blade.

Thanks for sharing dude

[Freekers]

Thanks for the share !

[Smiles]

Just 4 hours to late  

[tekken-]

Smiles, on Nov 12 2010, 16:11, said:

Just 4 hours to late  

Haha did you pay for your unlocking code?

[spoonium]

piab, on Nov 12 2010, 15:41, said:

Any drawbacks to trying this? Is it risky putting my IMEI out there?

Well you'd have to give away your IMEI for an unlock code anyway.
And just because you pay for it doesn't mean it's safe.


[Edit]
The smiley is broken.

Edited by spoonium, 12 November 2010 - 04:00 PM.

[john306]

Excellent thank you ... works a treat

[`Anderson]

So does this work ?

[veehexx]

so i have a code, but where/how to i insert it?

im guessing i cant do it in advance, and need a non-orange simcard to force the phone to prompt for sim unlock code?
would be nice todo it now in preperation for future usability.....

[targetbsp]

Yes, it prompts you for the code when you insert a non-orange sim.

[Kihon]

I can confirm that the codes work unlocked my SF to 3.

[Smiles]

tekken-, on Nov 12 2010, 16:42, said:

Haha did you pay for your unlocking code?

yes i did froyo is not jet as i would love it for daily use...

Edited by Smiles, 12 November 2010 - 07:33 PM.

[Chaz_UK]

I've just unlocked my one and it worked perfectly!
Proof: http://www.chazclout...112_1954061.jpg
Also submitted to HotUKDeals. http://www.hotukdeal...sco-for-/799024
Thanks for sharing!

Edited by Chaz_UK, 12 November 2010 - 08:09 PM.

[ljbigblue]

Works for me. Many Thanks!

Edited by ljbigblue, 12 November 2010 - 08:01 PM.

[spannerz]

thanks, also got my USB dongle unlocked as it's listed on the same page.

Sweet.

Edited by spannerz, 12 November 2010 - 10:26 PM.