[gqnyc]

I recieved my T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl replacement yesterday and I contacted T-Mobile to get my unlock code to use with Cingular. I told them I need the unlock code because I go to Canada alot and I use Rogers Sim Card in my device. I just got an email from them saying they are unable to process my request because my account is overdue urghhh Anyways yesterday night I called Cingular and requested an unlock code and they submitted it. I am currently a Cingular Customer. I gave Cingular Customer Care my T-Mobile IMEI # and told them I travel to Canada alot blah blah blah and the representative submitted my request. Im just curious how long does it take to recieve the unlock code from Cingular. They submitted the request at about 5PM EST. Do you think it would matter since I called TMO the same day at 11PM??? How long would it take for me to recieve my unlock code from Cingular???

Thanks,
Joseph. (GQ NYC)

[Willie115]

Taken from weeks to never for a lot of people.

[NJBlackBerry]

Forever. Cingular will not unlock a T-Mobile BlackBerry.

[gqnyc]

I never told them it was a T-Mobile BlackBerry??? What do you think I should do should I wait until tonight Monday the latest??? All I told Cingular is that I travel to Canada alot and Im going this weekend and all and I need my device unlocked I gave her my IMEI number and she submit the request... If anything what other options do I have where can I can my unlock code for a good price

[NJBlackBerry]

The IMEI will identify it as a T-Mobile device. They will not unlock it.

I would contact one of the sponsors here or GSMPhoneSource - they have unlocked 8100s for me.

[phillyslickster]

Wirelessly posted (7105t: BlackBerry8700/4.1.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

I know that when I've requested unlock codes with T-Mobile, I've always received them within 24 hours. I'd think that it'll be the same at Cingular as well.

[NJBlackBerry]

T-Mobile will not unlock a Cingular device.
Cingular will not unlock a T-Mobile device.

[gqnyc]

I just purchased the unlock code from gsmphonesource and all lol =] how long does it take for me to get it

[kurrupt_1]

Just for shits and giggles Im calling TMO right now to get an unlock code for 2 Pearls....ill post what happens.

Well the submitted my request even being short of the 90 period by 1 month.

I will update when I actually get the unlock code.

[gqnyc]

Now when I receieve my unlock code what do I do I have to put my old T-Mobile Sim Card in my device right and then do the unlocking then put it in the Cingular or I can just pop the Cingular one in???? and Enter the code

[greggebhardt]

Originally Posted by gqnyc

Now when I receieve my unlock code what do I do I have to put my old T-Mobile Sim Card in my device right and then do the unlocking then put it in the Cingular or I can just pop the Cingular one in???? and Enter the code

Uh why don't you pay your bills!?

[John Clark]

Originally Posted by gqnyc

Now when I receieve my unlock code what do I do I have to put my old T-Mobile Sim Card in my device right and then do the unlocking then put it in the Cingular or I can just pop the Cingular one in???? and Enter the code

I don't think it matters. TMobile says the wireless radio is supposed to be off when you enter the code or you can "damage the device."

[canonbomb1987]

I called Cingular about 2 weeks to get the unlock code but to no avail. They told me that the code was emailed to me, but i never got an email. I called them again last week and have yet to hear from them. They did give me some codes on the phone, but none of them worked. I dont think that their CS knows what they are doin (ex they gave me my imei # thinking that it was the unlock code).

[gqnyc]

Originally Posted by John Clark

I don't think it matters. TMobile says the wireless radio is supposed to be off when you enter the code or you can "damage the device."

No problem, Any idea when I might recieve my unlock code??? lol how long does it take

[kurrupt_1]

Originally Posted by gqnyc

I just purchased the unlock code from gsmphonesource and all lol =] how long does it take for me to get it

You paid how much $37.99 wow....I'm glad my was free.

[gqnyc]

Originally Posted by greggebhardt

Uh why don't you pay your bills!?

Ughhh,,,,,, Would you pay your bill if it was $1200 T-Mobile fcuked me overrrrr they claiming 3 of my Sidekick 3 devices I sent back they never recieved mean while the tracking number says they recieved it and they claim that its my fault cause the department lost the device and I should have put insurance on the package when I used the sticker they gave me they can go fcuk themselves its not the point of the money I really dont care I can literally wipe my ass with that moneyyyyyyy but the fact they saying they never got it when they did that pisses me off and I switched to cingular and im happy with it and happy paying 39.99 for the data lol

[gqnyc]

Originally Posted by kurrupt_1

You paid how much $37.99 wow....I'm glad my was free.

Yea $37.99 I paid??? It's all good

[kurrupt_1]

Originally Posted by gqnyc

Ughhh,,,,,, Would you pay your bill if it was $1200 T-Mobile fcuked me overrrrr they claiming 3 of my Sidekick 3 devices I sent back they never recieved mean while the tracking number says they recieved it and they claim that its my fault cause the department lost the device and I should have put insurance on the package when I used the sticker they gave me they can go fcuk themselves its not the point of the money I really dont care I can literally wipe my ass with that moneyyyyyyy but the fact they saying they never got it when they did that pisses me off and I switched to cingular and im happy with it and happy paying 39.99 for the data lol

If they signed for it via FedEx or UPS they are liable once signed for.

[greggebhardt]

Originally Posted by gqnyc

Ughhh,,,,,, Would you pay your bill if it was $1200 T-Mobile fcuked me overrrrr they claiming 3 of my Sidekick 3 devices I sent back they never recieved mean while the tracking number says they recieved it and they claim that its my fault cause the department lost the device and I should have put insurance on the package when I used the sticker they gave me they can go fcuk themselves its not the point of the money I really dont care I can literally wipe my ass with that moneyyyyyyy but the fact they saying they never got it when they did that pisses me off and I switched to cingular and im happy with it and happy paying 39.99 for the data lol

If you have proof of delivery and that they received the SideKicks they could not ignor it. Maybe more to this story?

[greggebhardt]

Originally Posted by kurrupt_1

If they signed for it via FedEx or UPS they are liable once signed for.

Agreed, got to be more as there is no way I would allow T-Mo to say they did not get them when it shows they signed for them

GOT to be more to this story.