Before
you start, you MUST have Sim Card inserted & turn OFF ALL wireless
radios, turn the phone sideways so you get the full QWERTY keypad.
1. Press the Menu key
2. Scroll to and select Manage Connections. Select Turn All Connections Off.
3. Press the red end key or the Escape key to go back to the Home screen.
4. Scroll to and select the Options icon.
5. Scroll to and select Advanced Options.
6. Scroll to and select SIM Card.
7. Type
MEPD Note: When typing in MEPD the letters will not appear on the
screen, this step open up the personalization on the device.
8. Type
MEP then hold “Alt” key and type number 2. Note: When typing in MEP
“Alt” and number 2; the letters/number will not appear on the screen,
this step open up the “Enter Network MEP” box.
9. Enter the unlock code.
10. Press Enter (Press the trackball for 8830), you should see “Code Accepted”
11. Press and hold power key to turn the handset off and then back on.
12. Once the device has powered on, follow steps 1 & 2 and restore connections.
Notice:
If the network not working after your phone is fully charged and
unlocking process “Code Accepted”. You must change from Verizon CDMA
network to GSM Global Network a few times, after change from Verizon
CDMA to GSM Global 3 times is completed, leaves it on GSM Global
Network. Now it should work. (Verizon 8830 World Edition DOES NOT work
in USA ) |