Unlock My Orange N95??? How Do I Do It?

[n_s_simpson]

Oh, I didn't realise that. So it doesn't override the entire flash on the phone then? I guess there's a section that's keep hidden for manufacturer's to store the locking details.

This is a method I came across for unlocking it. Can't believe how complicated it looks.

http://users.net.yu/~dejan/download/bb5.zip

2 sets of instructions.

1. Connect DKU-5 or normal COM cable to computer
2. Set proper COM cable (must be, between 1 and 9)
3. run `install.bat`
4. Open file c:/bb5_unlocker/logs/bb5_unlocker.cfg and write here proper COM port (1-9)
5. Run c:/bb5 unlocker/BB5logunlocker.exe
6. Click READ PHONE
7. Click MAKE LOG, log will be created
8. Enter codes to phone (in /psw/ dir), or
9. Click SP UNLOCK to enter codes via FBUS




******* CONNECTION ******


For this program you need Fbus cable like DK5, CA43 or similar connected to ports from COM1 to COM9.
First unpack zip fiole and strat install.bat

In file "c:\bb5_unlocker\logs\bb5_unlocker.cfg" with any text editor change your COM port setings!


******* USING ********

Program can be started successfully only if is COM port in file "c:\bb5_unlocker\logs\bb5_unlocker.cfg" adjusted properly.



READ PHONE:
***********
Reading info data from phone and making BACKUP file for that phone( Field 308,1).

IMPORTANT DO NOT delete or modify that file because can save your *** if something goes wrong.


WR BACKUP:
***********
With that function can write backup file with Field 308,1 if exist in BACKUP folder.

MAKE LOG:
***********

Function for making log file . With that log file BB5_calc.exe calculating codes for unlock.
Working with BB5 phones with RAP3G v.2.x (6630,6680,6681,6682,n70,n90).
IMPORTANT phone must be without Sim card.


SP UNLOCK:
***********
Making unlock with codes calculated by BB5_calc.exe.



SP UNLOCK PROCEDURE


Connect cable to PC and be shure com port is adjusted properly
Start BB5logunlocker.exe
Connect phone and switch on without Sim card.
press button READ PHONE and wait until get the message DONE.
If is everything correct you will see info from phone on screen.
Pres button make log and wait until get mesage done.
Log file is in folder LOGS.
Start BB5_calc.exe to make for you PSW file in folder PSW
Press button SP UNLOCK and unlock your phone.

That is all folks



If you got unlock codes from your provider and you used all yours 3 attempts
to enter code via keypad then do the following:
into dir "c:\bb5_unlocker\psw" create a file "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa_BB5.psw" where is "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa" enter your phones imei
then in that created file enter in the files start "#pw+bbbbbbbbbbbbbbb+c#" where is "bbbbbbbbbbbbbbb"
enter your unlock code and where is "c" enter your logs level number (1-7).
save the file and use "SP UNLOCK" function

[HoundDog]

Wow!!

Luckily mine came unlocked. If you try that then good luck and let us know how you get on. Not sure if I would try it.

I think orange will sell you the unlock code for £20, if it was me, that's what I would do.

[dez_borders]

Originally Posted by n_s_simpson

Oh, I didn't realise that. So it doesn't override the entire flash on the phone then? I guess there's a section that's keep hidden for manufacturer's to store the locking details.

This is a method I came across for unlocking it. Can't believe how complicated it looks.

Complicated and totally useless. There is currently no way to unlock a BB5 phone other than contacting your network and buying the unlock code directly from them.

[lp4u]

Originally Posted by n_s_simpson

Oh, I didn't realise that. So it doesn't override the entire flash on the phone then? I guess there's a section that's keep hidden for manufacturer's to store the locking details.

This is a method I came across for unlocking it. Can't believe how complicated it looks.

anyone tried this? it works?

[matt jones]

Just thought I'd add my experience

Bought an N95 on Orange from CarphoneWarehouse , with the intention of unlocking it

Requested the code from Orange ( I am a contract customer) and they tell me that as the handset is a Generic , they cannot unlock it and I would have to speak to CPW ... (it has no physical branding , but it does have orange firmware )

CPW say Orange are talking rubbish (their words !) and they can't unlock it

Moral ?

PHONES FROM CARPHONE WAREHOUSE CANNOT BE UNLOCKED BY THE OPERATOR , OR ANYONE FOR THAT MATTER !! ....Or at least mine can't

[dez_borders]

Originally Posted by matt jones

Just thought I'd add my experience

Bought an N95 on Orange from CarphoneWarehouse , with the intention of unlocking it

Requested the code from Orange ( I am a contract customer) and they tell me that as the handset is a Generic , they cannot unlock it and I would have to speak to CPW ... (it has no physical branding , but it does have orange firmware )

CPW say Orange are talking rubbish (their words !) and they can't unlock it

Moral ?

PHONES FROM CARPHONE WAREHOUSE CANNOT BE UNLOCKED BY THE OPERATOR , OR ANYONE FOR THAT MATTER !! ....Or at least mine can't

Strange... my CPW Orange Handset was unlocked 2 weeks ago by Orange CS.

I suggest you phone Orange back and ask to speak to a customer services manager.

[ragr]

I got the code from Orange. But when I follow the process I get "Not Allowed"

How to get around this?

Before I try unlocking to use a Cingular SIM, do I have to have used or turned on the phone using Orange?

HELP PLEASE.

[dez_borders]

Originally Posted by ragr

I got the code from Orange. But when I follow the process I get "Not Allowed"

How to get around this?

Before I try unlocking to use a Cingular SIM, do I have to have used or turned on the phone using Orange?

HELP PLEASE.

Go back yo Orange and seek advice. Perhaps they have sent you the wrong code? Do not keep entering this code as you only get so many attempts before they phone becomes permanently locked to Orange.

[diskwizz]

Hi people. I bought a N95 via ebay for my dad for xmas. It is locked to Orange and I did not realize the problem I would have getting it unlocked. The problem is doubly difficult as we live in Portugal
What I want to know is, could I pass on the IMEI number to my brotehr in law in the UK who has a contract with Orange. He ring them on my behalf to get the phone unlocked by pretending it is is his? Or would I actually have to have an Orange sim card in the phone to get it unlocked?
Your help on this would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
DW