phone help - Subsidy password???

[Lois]

Hey. After having yet more phone troubles I've tried transfering my sim into a different phone. It accepts my Sim Card password and says "sim unlocked" and then goes on to ask me for a "subsidy password". It's definately not the same as my sim or "0000"!!!

Anyone know what it is and how I can get hold of it?!

[miniman]

It's basically the lock code to stop the handset working on other networks. I found a few forums saying that the provider will give you the code after the contract has expired, and that you can unlock it with software / appropriate cable.

I guess "subsidy password" because the operator subsidises the cost of the handset when you take out a contract.

Just google for "subsidy password" - most results seem to relate to Motorola handsets.

>> Edited by miniman on Tuesday 11th October 21:55

[Lois]

Motorola V300 it is!!!

[mybrainhurts]

Motorola have a finger in the manufacture of speed cameras....

Throw it away in protest....





go on, then.........