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Unlock my Nokia 6230i

Map_2
Map_2 Posts: 2 Newbie
I have a Nokia 6230i on Vodaphone and I can't seem to unlock it. I want it to work on O2. The IMEI is 356645001062100. I've typed in, what appears to be, an appropriate code and pressed the send button (which I assume you have to press) and it says "active incoming calls divert" then just goes back to where it was. Am I doing something wrong?
I've also tried it with a sim card but it says it's restricted. I've tried DCT3 and DCT4 codes because I don't know which it should be.

Would be much appreciated.:j

Comments

  • timm_2
    timm_2 Posts: 132 Forumite
    Codes always end with the # key. That should result with the message 'phone restriction off'. No need to press the send key. Make sure there is NO sim card in.
  • drahcir_2
    drahcir_2 Posts: 4,127 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    you need to enter the code with a non voda sim in
    you only get 5 tries (sometimes 3 on some new nokias)
    post details in the sticky at the top and someone will check the code
  • g33za
    g33za Posts: 706 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    goto https://www.trycktill.com (click the english flag for english version) and then follow the instructions.
    ummm...
  • Map_2
    Map_2 Posts: 2 Newbie
    Thanks for your responses but still no luck.

    Should I have a sim card in this model of phone when trying to unlock it?

    One of the codes I've tried to unlock it with is #pw+405067536352465+7#. Nothing happens when I enter this number without a sim card in the phone.

    When I put an O2 sim card in the phone and try it says "phone restricted".
    I've pressed enter, to Undo it and then entered the code but it still doesn't do anything.

    Any ideas?
    Many thanks
  • tomd84
    tomd84 Posts: 247 Forumite
    I think that means you have had your attempts at using the code, and now you must get it "hard" unlocked, pop down to your local mobile shop or market :-)
    From my experance if you can find a market store it will be a lot cheaper :)

    Thanks Tom :-)
  • drahcir_2
    drahcir_2 Posts: 4,127 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Map wrote:
    Thanks for your responses but still no luck.

    Should I have a sim card in this model of phone when trying to unlock it?

    One of the codes I've tried to unlock it with is #pw+405067536352465+7#. Nothing happens when I enter this number without a sim card in the phone.

    When I put an O2 sim card in the phone and try it says "phone restricted".
    I've pressed enter, to Undo it and then entered the code but it still doesn't do anything.

    Any ideas?
    Many thanks
    dont know where you got your code? but try these (with o2 sim in as i said earlier)
    #pw+318 226 233 644 730+1#
    if no good then
    #pw+415 057 536 352 465+7#
  • g33za
    g33za Posts: 706 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    you only get 5 attempts to unlock the phone, i suspect you have already done this. Although if you are entering the correct code and have used up your 5 tries then it should say "cannot undo restriction".
    ummm...
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