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Old 10-23-2007, 05:46 PM   #1
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Just purchased a 8320. Purchased as "unlocked- to work on ANY GSM network". I put in my SIM Card and now it says "Invalid Sim Card - HOME"

What is the problem?
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Old 10-23-2007, 05:47 PM   #2
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Also, on the upper right hand corner there is a sign of that says "SOS". I have no idea what is wrong.
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Old 10-23-2007, 05:50 PM   #3
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Hmm - guessing here that it's locked.

If you go to Options > Advanced Options > SIM Card and type MEPD.

This will bring up another screen. If the Network option shows "Disabled" then it is unlocked.
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Old 10-23-2007, 05:52 PM   #4
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goto status> options> advanced> sim card> then type in mepd does it show active under network?
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Old 10-23-2007, 06:55 PM   #5
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To further illustrate the above two posts:
How do I determine if my BlackBerry is "unlocked"? - BlackBerryFAQ
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Old 10-24-2007, 06:13 AM   #6
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Just purchased a 8320. Purchased as "unlocked- to work on ANY GSM network". I put in my SIM Card and now it says "Invalid Sim Card - HOME"

What is the problem?
I am betting you got a LOCKED phone
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Old 10-25-2007, 06:37 PM   #7
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Default what if you do ...

1. On your BlackBerry, go to Options > Advanced Options > Sim Card.

2. At that screen type MEPD (see note below) on your keyboard. A new menu will pop up.

on a Curve 8300... But it won't type in MEPD? I tried doing that but oddly no screen pops up...


Need help ~!
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Old 07-04-2008, 03:42 PM   #8
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Dear hvnhlpr i have same problem.Have u unlock ur BB or not if u have then plz tell procedure.i shall b very thankfull to u.

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Old 07-04-2008, 04:00 PM   #9
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Dear hvnhlpr i have same problem.Have u unlock ur BB or not if u have then plz tell procedure.i shall b very thankfull to u.
Follow these steps.

How do I unlock my BlackBerry? - BlackBerryFAQ
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Old 07-04-2008, 06:21 PM   #10
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Help... The aliens have invaded my head.. stop.. please..

OK now where do I go to see if my BB is locked?


Ok.. just kidding.. no sleep for 2 days makes one a little crazy!

OOOps.. I forgot what I was going to say..

I got this error right after going to a beta 4.5.0.46... after a scary momment (BB dead.. oh crap) went back to 4.2
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Old 07-05-2008, 06:06 PM   #11
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This happened to me after I wiped my unlocked device, luckily the buyer I had bought from had the unlock code written down on the inside of the box and all i had to do was imput it again.
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Old 07-10-2008, 07:47 AM   #12
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How to Unlock Blackberry 8300, 8700 & 8800 Series - Instructions

Includes: Blackberry 8300, 8310, 8320, 8700c, 8700r, 8700f, 8700g, 8707g, 8707h, 8707v, 8800, 8820. Curve

1. You must have an original SIM card in your phone to complete these steps (can be active or inactive with the network)
2. Goto Setting Menu
3. Goto Options Menu
4. Go to advanced options
5. Go to sim card
6. Type MEPD using your Blackberry keyboard (NOTE: You will not see any text appear on the screen while typing MEPD)
7. Type MEP[Alt + 2] ( M E P, Then type Alt key, then 2 )
8. You should be presented with a prompt "Enter Network MEP Code". Type in the 16 or 8 digit unlock code
9. Your phone is now unlocked
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Old 07-10-2008, 08:29 AM   #13
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actually, only the 8700 series needs to have a SIM card inserted to unlock the device, 8100, 8300, 8800 all do not require you to have a SIM card in the device to unlock the device
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Old 07-26-2008, 10:51 AM   #14
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I have T-mobile service ...is it possible to use the 8830 world edition from Verizon after unlock it
Also does anyone know where I can download a software that let you unlock it please...please help me
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Old 07-26-2008, 10:56 AM   #15
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I have T-mobile service ...is it possible to use the 8830 world edition from Verizon after unlock it
Also does anyone know where I can download a software that let you unlock it please...please help me
The 8830 will not work in the US unlocked. And no there is not unlocking software. A code must be generated by the carrier or an unlocking service like HorizonWirelessOnline.com - Horizon Wireless, The World’s Cellular Repair Center ß
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Old 07-26-2008, 10:58 AM   #16
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Wirelessly posted (Blackberry 8320)

I do not believe you can use a Verizon phone on T-Mobile since Verizon phones do not take SIM cards.

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Old 07-26-2008, 12:24 PM   #17
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Maybe I'm wrong as we dont have CDMA networks here in Ireland, but I thought the 8330 World Edition phone had a sim card slot also and can be used on 900/1800 networks, which is till no use to wph27 as TMO use 1900 band
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