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E61 got the unlock code but how do I get the W P + characters?

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I got the unlock code for an E61 (the full QWERTY one) from T-mobile
But they sent it to me with the standard instruction ("....press * 3 times to display p" etc.)

The problem is that on the E61 it doesn't happen! You simply get * displayed 3 times!

Before I call T Mob and solve the prob, I was hoping that some of the experts over here can tell me how to get the special characters on this handset.

Anyone?

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  • drahcir_2
    drahcir_2 Posts: 4,127 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    not had an e61 but have you tried it with a different sim in?
  • MrRincewind
    MrRincewind Posts: 188 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    the star button will give you the p & w, just press it a few times until the desired character is displayed.
  • MrRincewind
    MrRincewind Posts: 188 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    sorry ignore my post above, did`nt read yours thoroughly
  • rash.m2k
    rash.m2k Posts: 990 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    I got the unlock code for an E61 (the full QWERTY one) from T-mobile
    But they sent it to me with the standard instruction ("....press * 3 times to display p" etc.)

    The problem is that on the E61 it doesn't happen! You simply get * displayed 3 times!

    Before I call T Mob and solve the prob, I was hoping that some of the experts over here can tell me how to get the special characters on this handset.

    Anyone?

    Remove simcard and then try it.
  • Doublespresso
    Doublespresso Posts: 819 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    After trying the various suggestions here (which didn't work, actually) I tried keying in the letters themselves from the keyboard... and it worked!

    For the benefit of others, I took the SIM out (not sure if this was necessary though) and pressed (out of teh keyboard)

    #pw+unlockcode+1#

    and got the lovely "restriction off " message.

    Thanks again to all.
  • rash.m2k
    rash.m2k Posts: 990 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Combo Breaker
    After trying the various suggestions here (which didn't work, actually) I tried keying in the letters themselves from the keyboard... and it worked!

    For the benefit of others, I took the SIM out (not sure if this was necessary though) and pressed (out of teh keyboard)

    #pw+unlockcode+1#

    and got the lovely "restriction off " message.

    Thanks again to all.

    When I got mine unlocked it said either take the simcard out, or leave a working simcard which it is NOT locked to.

    So I thought it would be easier to just say take it out.
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