how do i enter the n80 unlock code?

[paz]

Hi there! The guy i brought my n80 off got the unlock code today, but every time i enter it I'm getting a code error!

Can I just confirm that this is the correct process:

1. Press # (pound)
2. Press * (star) three times = P
3. Press * (star) four times = W
4. Press * (star) twice = +
5. enter code
6. Press * (star) twice = +
7. Press 1 (one) = 1
8. Press # (pound), phone should display "SIM Restriction Off"

And should I be doing this without a SIM card in the phone, or should I put my O2 sim card in there?

Many thanks!

[theskillster]

I thought u had to start the phone with a different network sim in the there and when it fails to start you should be able to enter the code.

Could someone confirm this?

[dapilot]

you need to take out the sim card before you turn on your phone then enter the code

[drmadison]

Keep in mind if you put in a wrong code too many times, your device will become more permanantly locked...

[dk206]

i just formatted the mobile without the sim card in
and I got my orange N80 unlocked so that i could use any ORANGE SIM cards

[zhutiejun]

you need to take out the sim card

[wahaneebelly]

I have a N80 with 3 wrong tries to enter unlock code. But i have valid code - how can i enter the code using cable I am on contract in the UK, I have the unlocking code from Vodafone which they gave me for free and have entered it and it stated 'sim restriction off' which I assumed meant I was unlocked...