[GT5L]

Sorry for doubting you all, I have proof in my hand that it works on North America GSM Carrier. I had my VZW 9530 unlocked and inserted the AT&T SIM I have and viola, it shows AT&T under carrier and I was able to make a call. Once I get home I will insert my TMO SIM card, which I have in my 8320 and start using the Storm on TMO's network. I know you need proof, I will upload pictures once I get home. But take my word for now, it works, and VZW has the unlock code don't let them tell you otherwise.

[bbtrapped]

Wirelessly posted (@ 88 mph)

So they just gave you the unlock code?

[Mark_Venture]

Did Verizon give you the unlock code?

[GT5L]

Here is what you need to do:


*Don't try this if you don't have the unlock code from VZW as random numbers will not work

1) Call Verizon, ask for blackberry global support, tell them you need the the unlock code to use a pre-paid sim card overseas, it is the truth for me.
2) With the VZW SIM inserted
3) Click on manage connections, select turn all connections off
4) Go to Settings Menu, Options, Advanced Options and then SIM Card.
5) Hit the menu button and select show keyboard
6) Type in mepd using the keyboard
7) Type in mep2 another screen pops up for the code,
8) Enter the code, remember you ONLY have 10 chances to get it right*
9) Press the enter key
10) A message will appear saying code accepted
11) Turn device off, remove VZW SIM card and pop any sim in
11) Turn the phone back on
12) Go to manage connections, select gsm and there you go

[GT5L]

Originally Posted by bbtrapped

Wirelessly posted (@ 88 mph)

So they just gave you the unlock code?

Originally Posted by Mark_Venture

Did Verizon give you the unlock code?

Yes to both questions

[bbtrapped]

Wirelessly posted (@ 88 mph)

Pictures, video,? How about an audio recording with Verizon giving you the unlock code for the storm! Just kiddn ;)

[GT5L]

I promise I will post multiple pictures later today with both an ATT SIM and a TMO SIM. Pictures of the service books from TMO, ..... the works.

[webmstrk9]

Same with the 8830 i had. They prefer not to, you will have to accept a terms and agreement for charges occurred to your account and VZW has no liability in them.

[Jason Mark]

Heres a pic of the 9530 using a AT&T SIM-->

[afurman]

I just spoke to Global Support for Verizon and they claim they don't have unlock codes for the Storm. So not sure how people are getting this done. Any help here would be great since it would be nice to get this phone unlocked before I leave the next time I leave the country.

[YoYoSlap]

just got off the phone with verizon. took all of 10 minutes to unlock. Tested with AT&T chip and works no problem

[GT5L]

Wirelessly posted (bb8320TMO)

Originally Posted by afurman

I just spoke to Global Support for Verizon and they claim they don't have unlock codes for the Storm. So not sure how people are getting this done. Any help here would be great since it would be nice to get this phone unlocked before I leave the next time I leave the country.

They told me the same thing first. Then I told the rep my friend got his unlocked. She said she'd look into it and call me back. You can imagine my surprise when she actually did. I told her is this a prank call, and I didn't believe her until she actually gave me the unlock code.

[datboi305]

pics with tmobile sim are a must now because if so im havin a tmobile storm !

[GT5L]

Wirelessly posted (bb8320TMO)

Give me a couple of hours and you'll have the tmo sim pictures along with pictures of service books and browser.

[TroyDBrown]

Originally Posted by datboi305

pics with tmobile sim are a must now because if so im havin a tmobile storm !

If AT&T works T-Mobile will work!

[BBSwany]

Originally Posted by TroyDBrown

If AT&T works T-Mobile will work!

Mine is in the mail... On Friday..

[TroyDBrown]

Originally Posted by bbswany

Mine is in the mail... On Friday..

There is really nothing worse than knowing its on the way and wanting it NOW.

[GT5L]

Here is the proof as promised. If you need more let me know. When I logged on TMO's BIS it asked me if I wanted to activate the new device, I said yes, then it pushed all the email service books to the new device. Piece of cake.

[TroyDBrown]

Originally Posted by GT5L

Here is the proof as promised. If you need more let me know. When I logged on TMO's BIS it asked me if I wanted to activate the new device, I said yes, then it pushed all the email service books to the new device. Piece of cake.

Thanks for the screen shots!

[GT5L]

I also changed the TCP APN setting to wap.voicestream.com, everything seems to work (voice, email, and browser) but when I do a diagnostic test i get a "radio data activation: no" and the test stops. Any ideas??