Unlocking Instructions for RIM BlackBerry Storm 9500

General Information about the codes for your Blackberry RIM Storm 9500

When you receive your code it will be in one of two formats (depending on your model)

1: A single string of 4 or 5 long numbers or
2: Again a string of numbers, but with some identifying letters between them (EG MEP/NCK etc)

If you receive format 1, then these are simply 4 or 5 codes that need to be tried. (So when you are asked to enter the unlocking code, you need to try each one, starting with the 1st).

If you receive format 2, then please refer to the table below for your code.

Here's an example of how your code will break down:

Model: Blackberry RIM Storm 9500

1. Insert any SIM card and turn the phone on
2. Turn off all of wireless connections
3. Go to Options in the menu
4. Select Advanced Options
5. Select SIM Card
6. Hit menu select show keybord (Hint: Turn phone sideways to get a larger keyboard)
7. Type 'MEPD' (you will not be able to see the text when typing)
8. Enter MEP2
9. Finally you can enter enter network MEP code

Please Note:

Each unsuccessful unlock attempt (EG entering the code incorrectly) will delay the next attempt by 10 seconds, and so on.
You are limited to 255 attempts before the phone is permanently blocked.

NOTE: On some phones you are limited to only 10 attempts

To unblock a phone, it must be taken to a RIM Blackberry Service centre. In the meantime there will be no outgoing calls including emergency calls.

FAQ:

Question: My phone asks to enter a PIN number
Answer: For SIM cards with PIN ENABLED you will be required to enter a PIN. This is not the unlocking code that has just been provided. For information concerning the PIN, PIN2, PUK and PUK2 codes for a SIM card please read the manual that came with your phone. This is NOT a handset unlocking difficulty.

IMPORTANT: Please make sure the wireless mode is turned off before attempting to unlock your Blackberry phone