How to enter MEP (NCK) code onto BlackBerry phones - ChimeraTool help

How to Enter Unlock Codes on the BlackBerry 9800, 9300, 9100, 9900, 9930, 9810, 9860:

1. Insert an unaccepted SIM card – one that's not from the network your phone is locked to.
2. Select yes when prompted if you want to enter an unlock code(MEP Code)
3. Enter your unlock code.

or

1. Go to the options, device settings, advanced system settings, and then simcard
2. Type in mepd using the keyboard (nothing will show up on the screen)
3. Type in MEP2 and another screen will pop up for the code (For Telus Canada type MEP4)
4. Enter the code, remember you ONLY have 10 chances to get it right
5. Press the enter key

How to Enter Unlock Codes on the BlackBerry Storm or Storm 2 (9530, 9550):

1. Turn off the phone
2. You must have a SIM card already inserted into the phone (Example: Verizon, At&t, T-mobile)
   or Unlocking Storm 2: Try the unlock process with a SIM card besides Verizon *
3. Turn on the phone, the phone may ask you to enter an MEP unlock code, you can enter the code we sent you. You will not see any messages if the code is entered successfully.
4. Go to Settings, then Options, then Mobile Network, on the third row switch Network Technology to GSM/UMTS.
5. Press the Back Arrow Button to exit and save the settings.
6. Return to the main screen by pressing the End Call and you should see your phone getting a signal.
7. As a reminder, if you ever remove the SIM card from your phone, you will need to set the Network Technology as GSM/UMTS once again.

*If you only have a Verizon sim card you can use the following steps

1. Turn off the phone
2. You must have a SIM card inserted into the phone
3. Turn on the phone, the phone may ask you to enter an MEP unlock code, you can enter the code we sent you. You will not see any messages if the code is entered successfully.
4. Go to Settings (Button that has dots next to green call button), Click on Manage Connections, Select 'Turn All Connections Off'
5. Press End Call (Red button)
6. Inside the Settings menu, Click Options, then Mobile Network, and then switch technology to 'Global' if that has not been done already.
   Exception: If the phone prompts 'Would you like your Blackberry to automatically select CDMA or GSM based on network availability', select No.
7. Now click the Back Arrow Button (Next to the Red End Call button) and select Advanced Options and then SIM Card
8. Hit the Settings Button (Button with the dots next to the green call button) and select 'Show Keyboard'
9. Type in mep2 and another screen will pop-up prompting for the MEP code (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
   Exception: If nothing is prompting up and you are making double-sure you are selecting each button by pressing the screen in, do a wipe handheld to reset the phone to the manufacturer default: http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=110075
10. Enter the code, Remember you ONLY have 10 chances to get it right
    Exception: If the phone says Code Error and the attempts stay the same, start off with 10 attempts and if it still says this after 10 sode entering attempts, then continue on with the instructions, this is a glitch on the phone
11. Press the Enter key (Button that looks like a backwards L arrow)
12. A message will appear saying Code Accepted
13. Turn the device off by removing the battery, insert the SIM of your choice if have not done so already. Turning off the device is necessary even if you have a SIM of your choice inserted.
14. Turn the phone back on
15. Go to Settings, then Options, then Mobile Network, on the third row switch Network Technology to GSM/UMTS.
16. Press the Back Arrow Button to exit and save the settings.
17. Return to the main screen by pressing End Call and you should see your phone getting a signal.
18. As a reminder, if you ever remove the SIM card from your phone, you will need to set the Network Technology as GSM/UMTS once again.

Issues:

1. If you have issues with the phone not recognizing the network, make sure the radio is on by checking that it is not low on power.
2. If you follow the instructions above and the code is accepted with the Network Technology set to GSM/UMTS and still not working, it may mean that the SIM needs to be replaced with a newer SIM Card.

Removing the "Activation Required" on the screen or changing the Phone Number:

1. On the main screen of the phone, press Call (Green Button)
2. Type on the screen: ##000000
3. Press the Call Button
4. For the Mobile Directory Number, put in your phone number here
5. After you have done that, press the Menu Button to Save the options and the phone will automatically restart
6. After restarting, it will be updated

How to Enter Unlock Codes on the BlackBerry Bold (9000), 8800, 8820, Curve (8300, 8310, 8320), Javelin (8900), Gemini (8520, 9300), & Onyx (9700):

Note: SIM is needed to unlock the phone. After the phone is unlocked, remove the battery, insert the SIM as desired and re-insert the battery. The phone MUST be restarted to use the new SIM card.

1. Power on
2. Go to Settings
3. Go to Options
4. Go to Advanced Options
5. Go to Sim Card
6. HOLD ALT and press: mep2 (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
7. It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and then press the trackball to confirm, and now your phone is unlocked!

How to Enter Unlock Codes on the Bell Canada 9700 (Bold 2 Onyx):

Note: You must have a SIM card in your phone to complete these steps, I have found that this procedure works best with a Telus Sim card in the phone (can be active or inactive ). Make sure the phone is not displaying the low battery warning!

1. Power on
2. Go to Settings
3. Go to Options
4. Go to Advanced Options
5. Go to Sim Card
6. HOLD ALT and press: mep2 (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
7. It will ask you for the mep2 code. Enter it and then press trackball to confirm.
8. After getting the message 'Code Accepted', HOLD ALT and press the following: mep4 (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
9. It will ask you for the mep4 code. Enter it and then press trackball to confirm. You phone is now unlocked!

How to Enter Unlock Codes on the Telus Canada 9700 (Bold 2 Onyx):

Note: You must have a SIM card in your phone to complete these steps, I have found that this procedure works best with a Telus Sim card in the phone (can be active or inactive ). Make sure the phone is not displaying the low battery warning!

1. Power on
2. Go to Settings
3. Go to Options
4. Go to Advanced Options
5. Go to Sim Card
6. HOLD ALT and press: mep4 (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
7. It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and then press the trackball to confirm, and now your phone is unlocked!

How to Enter Unlock Codes on the BlackBerry Pearl (8100, 8110, 8120, 8220):

Note: Remove any SIM that is currently in the phone. After the phone is unlocked, remove the battery, insert the SIM as desired and re-insert the battery. The phone MUST be restarted to use the new SIM card.

1. Power on
2. Go to Settings
3. Go to Options
4. Go to Advanced Options
5. Go to Sim Card
6. HOLD ALT (Left side Below @) and press: mepp2 (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
7. It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and then press the trackball to confirm, and now your phone is unlocked!

How to Enter Unlock Codes on the BlackBerry 8830:

Note: SIM is REQUIRED to unlock the phone. The SIM card can be inactive, it doesn't need to be active. After the phone is unlocked, remove the battery, insert the SIM as desired and re-insert the battery. The phone MUST be restarted to use the new SIM card.

No AT&T/T-mobile Usage: This is a dual-band phone, it will NOT work in North America but will work fine in Europe, Asia, and South America where another set of frequencies is used.

1. Power on
2. Go to Settings
3. Go to Options
4. Go to Advanced Options
5. Go to Sim Card
6. HOLD ALT and press: mep2 (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
7. It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and then press the trackball to confirm, and now your phone is unlocked!

Exception: If the phone says Code Error and the attempts stay the same, start off with 10 attempts and after 10 attempts entering the code if it still says this, then continue on with the instructions, this is just a glitch on the phone.

How to Enter the Unlock Codes on the BlackBerry 8700/8700c/8700g:

Note: SIM is REQUIRED to unlock the phone. The SIM card can be inactive, it doesn't need to be active. After the phone is unlocked, remove the battery, insert the SIM as desired and re-insert the battery. The phone MUST be restarted to use the new SIM card.

1.  Power on
2. Go to Settings and then to Options
3. Go to Advanced Options
4. Go to Sim Card
5. HOLD ALT and press: mepe (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
6. It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and then press the jog dial to confirm, and now your phone is unlocked!

How to Enter the Unlock Codes on the BlackBerry 7105t:

Note: SIM is REQUIRED to unlock the phone. The SIM card can be inactive, it doesn't need to be active. After the phone is unlocked, remove the battery, insert the SIM as desired and re-insert the battery. The phone MUST be restarted to use the new SIM card.

1. Power the phone on and turn off the radio (Select the Wireless Off option)
2. Go to Tools
3. Go to Settings
4. Go to Options and select Advanced Options
5. Go to SIM Card
6. Type "MEPPD" (please note that you will not see what you type on the screen)
7. HOLD ALT and press mepp2
8. Enter the Unlock Code
9. Press enter (press with the Trackball)
10. Reboot the device. The device is now unlocked

How to Enter the Unlock Codes on the BlackBerry 7100/7130/7130c:

Note: Remove any SIM that is currently in the phone. After the phone is unlocked, remove the battery, insert the SIM as desired and re-insert the battery. The phone MUST be restarted to use the new SIM card.

1. Power on
2. Go to Settings
3. Go to Options
4. Go to Advanced Options
5. Go to Sim Card
6. HOLD ALT (Left side Below @) and press: mepp2 (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
7. It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and press the trackball to confirm, and now your phone is unlocked!

How to Enter Unlock Codes on the Blackberry 5xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx (Except for 7100):

Note: After the phone is unlocked, remove the battery, insert the SIM as desired and re-insert the battery. The phone MUST be restarted to use the new SIM card.

1.  Power on
2. Go to the Options.
3. Scroll to the SIM CARD then press the jog dial in once to select it
4. HOLD ALT (Half moon key on the lower left side) and press: mepe (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
5. It will ask you for the unlock code. Enter it and then press the jog dial once to confirm, and now your phone is unlocked!

How to Enter Unlock Codes on the Blackberry Vodafone Storm (9500):

1. Turn off the phone
2.  You need to have a SIM card inserted into the phone (Example: Verizon, At&t, T-mobile)
3. Turn on the phone
4. Go to Settings (Button that has dots next to green call button), Click on Manage Connections, Select 'Turn All Connections Off'
5. Press End Call (Red button)
6. Go to Settings, then Options, then Advanced Options, and then SIM Card 
7. Hit the Settings Button (Button with the dots next to the green call button) and select 'Show Keyboard'
8. Type in mepd (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
9. Type in mep2 or mepp2 and another screen will pop-up prompting for the MEP code (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
10. Enter the code, Remember you ONLY have 10 chances to get it right
11. Press enter, and now your phone is unlocked!

How to Enter Unlock Codes on the BlackBerry Tour (9630):

1. Turn off the phone
2. You must have a SIM card inserted into the phone (Example: Verizon, At&t, T-mobile)
3. Turn on the phone
4. Go to Settings
5. Go to Options
6. Go to Advanced Options
7. Go to Sim Card
8. HOLD ALT and press: mep2 (Please note that you will NOT see what you type on the screen)
9. Enter the code, Remember you ONLY have 10 chances to get it right
10. Enter it and then press the trackball to confirm, and now your phone is unlocked!
11. A message will appear saying Code Accepted
12. Turn the device off by removing the battery, insert the SIM of your choice if have not done so already. Turning off the device is necessary even if you have the SIM of your choice inserted.
13. Turn the phone back on
14. Go to the Settings, then Manage Connections, then Mobile Network Options and set the Network Technology to GSM/UMTS.
15. Set the Network Mode to 3G & 2G.
16. Press the Back Arrow Button once to exit and save the settings.
17. Inside the Manage Connections, set the Mobile Network to on.
18. Return to the main screen by pressing End Call and you should see your phone getting a signal.
19. As a reminder, if you ever remove the SIM card from your phone, you will need to set the Network Technology as GSM/UMTS once again.

Issues:

1.  If you have issues with the phone not recognizing the network, make sure that the radio is on by making sure it is not low on power.
2. If you follow the above instructions andthe  code is accepted with the Network Technology set to GSM/UMTS and still not working, it may be that the SIM needs to be replaced with a newer SIM Card.

VERIZON TOURS ONLY: Removing "Activation Required" on the screen or changing the Phone Number:

1. On the main screen of the phone, press Call (Green Button)
2. Type on the screen: ##000000
3. Press the Call Button
4. For the Mobile Directory Number, put in your phone number here.
5. After you have done that, press the Menu Button to Save the options and the phone will automatically restart
6. After restarting, it will be updated