Page 1 of how do you unlock the Nokia1600???

as the heading says how do you unlock the phone is it by key code or some other way?at the moment my phone which is pay as you go but is locked into Virgin and they have raised their call charges, i found another which works out a lot cheaper.

thanks in advance for any help

I unlocked one for The Ogster a while back.You will have to send me the IMEI no. and will generate a code for you.I hope no attempts have been made to unlock it because after 5 it will need a cable unlock. To get the IMEI Key in *#06#.

hi sent conformation to your email, hope you get it.

cheers mick

Hi Mick,Here are the codes: Don`t worry they will only work on your phone.

#pw+809 321 422 670 715+1#
#pw+835 871 357 215 167+2#
#pw+887 511 001 412 400+3#
#pw+423 887 647 045 675+4#
#pw+006 333 524 310 021+5#
#pw+757 730 571 474 725+6#
#pw+227 845 746 475 032+7#

Try the last one 1st.(+7#) It should work,if not Try +1# and then +5# .If you can`t unlock it in 3 attempts leave it and try a cable unlock locally.
Instuctions: Remove sim from phone.To bring up the pw+ symbols you will need to press the * key quickly.Once the p comes up press * again till w comes up,then again till + comes up.Then key in the numbers 227845746475032+7# and you should have a message` Phone restrictions off `on the phone.Job done. Let me know how you get on.

hi thezafiraman

it did`nt work, probably my fault.
it looks like it`s down to a cable unlock, whatever that is??.
as you can tell i don`t know anything about mobiles :/ .

are you still willing to help me???.

cheers mick.

Mick,did you manage to bring up the pw+ on the screen.It takes a bit of practise to get these by repeatedly pressing the * button.Did you get a message saying Code error or similar every time you put the code in? If it needs a cable unlock,I don`t know if you have phone shops in your local market,but they can unlock them for between £3-£5.I am sorry I don`t have the software for cable unlock.(Basically you attach an unlocking cable to the phone and run a software thru a PC)

hi thezafiraman
like you say it took me screw up to get it right, which only left two to go, and yes i got the Code error on all atempts.

don`t worry, i will probably get an unlocked phone off the net, i was just trying to save the added expense, what with xmas and all.

thanks for your time and help, it`s much appriciated.
cheers mick.

Sorry it didn`t work.Have you tried a different sim in the phone because some Virgin phones are not locked.And I am sure a T-mobile sim will work in a Virgin phone without unlocking. Worth a try.

Took your advice and went to a phone shop to have it unlocked, ( Cable Unlock ? ); then saw that "Asda" do a deal on sims, where you can buy a sim card online for £2.48, free delivery, if you put £10 air time on the phone you get the sim free plus another £2 on top so i plumped for it, there tariffs are quite good too, so all in all i`m well pleased.

story over
and thanks again for all your help :D

P/S the cable unlock cost £5.