Unlock Lg Phone From Usa At Mbk

[jimmym40]

I tried using an unlocking service for this phone (LG L1150) from the USA and they could not come up with an unlock code.

I live in CM and not one phone center knew what I was talking about trying to get this phone unlocked.

I've read in TV that people have their Nokia phones unlocked at MBK. What I would like to know, do the shops in MBK really know or have the capability to unlock all types of phone?

Thanks.

[lomatopo]

Do you know if you have the GSM850/1800/1900 model? I suspect so, from AT&T. That might be throwing off the un-lockers. I assume there is GSM1800 service (DTAC?) available in CM. Do you get a signal, using the AT&T SIM? Have you tried installing a local SIM?

I am pretty sure that AT&T is required to unlock the phone for you upon request, and potentially for a fee. Maybe contact them. Also check the Howard Forums (LG and AT&T) for more leads. It looks like the phone can be un-locked as there are un-locked versions available on eBay.

[Mossfinn]

What I would like to know, do the shops in MBK really know or have the capability to unlock all types of phone?

Thanks.

Don't know if it helps, but I just had a Motorola Sliver unlocked at MBK, worked fine, the wife used it for the holiday and then gave it away.

Done this with other types of phone as well.

Moss

[onethailand]

The unlock probably involves flashing the firmware of the phone. The trouble is, LG don't normally provide firmware online, unlike with Nokia and Sony, both of which I could easily manage by myself.

Almost surely you will end up having to take the phone to the LG service center. You might try looking for an i-Mobile shop, though, as they are authorized distributors for LG.

Edited January 8, 2008 by onethailand