When there comes a new device, there come hackers who want to use all of its capabilities. We saw this last summer with the unlocking on the original iPhone. The BlackBerry Storm presents an excellent hacking opportunity because of its dual radios. Get the GSM radio working, and you might be able to get it up on T-Mobile or AT&T in the U.S. It appears that one Howard Forum member was able to get it done. A little description after the jump. 
It actually doesn’t sound all that complicated. Verizon hands out unlock codes if you’re headed to Europe and want to use another carrier’s SIM, so you just call them up and tell them that. They’ll send you an email trying to dissuade you, but you can just say “that’s okay, I want my unlock code,” and they’ll give it to you. After you get the code, you have to download the T-Mobile (or AT&T, I guess) service books. There are three additional steps as well. You can find instructions here. After you follow them, you should be up and running on T-Mobile’s 2G network (sorry, no 3G). The Howard user even says his VZNavigator works when he’s on T-Mobile. He also notes that you can switch between networks. As of now I have no Storm, thus no way of confirming this. Anyone give it a try? If you do, leave a comment and let us know how it goes.
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Important note- 2G *only*.
I’ve found T-Mobile’s 2G network (GPRS) to be near-unusable. Quite often, I can’t get a BIS connection over their GPRS network, so only apps that can use a direct TCP connection will function. And very slowly.
This is cool from a pure techie perspective, but I wouldn’t call this a practical solution. Especially since Verizon won’t allow WiFi on their devices to mitigate this problem.
Since it’s dual band will it work with sprint if unlocked? Also i heard the vondafone version would be easier to accomplish the at&t t-mobile sim swap.
If the storm runs on T-mobile’s 2G network is it going to have the same speeds as the curve? or is it going to be slower? is it still EDGE?
Twenty: From what I’ve read/heard, Sprint will not let you activate any phone that isn’t Sprint branded. So, no, even if you get the Storm unlocked you will not be successful trying to get Storm working on Sprint. Sorry.
Weston: 2G is EDGE so it’ll be just as fast as your Curve. Keep in mind T-Mobile’s been working on converting some of their bigger markets to 3G, some of them already are 3G. The Storm is 3G capable so if you’re in one of T-Mobile’s big markets you should have 3G connection… If you’re as unlucky as I am and live in the boondocks, you will not get to enjoy T-Mobile’s 3G for YEARS to come. Yup.
MII and Twenty,
I’m a sprint user and have called tech support recently asking if it were possible to use an unlocked phone on there network. The technician explained that the phone I wanted to try was not compatible with there network, but offered to try if I wanted to. I did not have the phone so I did not try. He was willing to try for me though. I’ve been thinking about trying to get a strom to try it but it’s a bit expensive to simply “try” to see if it works.
if you switch it to att can you use the 3g internet like if i took a iphone 3gs sim card and put it in the blackberry would it have the 3g internet
Okay the even if you unlock the storm to work on tmobiles 2g edge network it will NOT work on their 3g since the storm does not have the correct frequency bands (1700/2100)but will work as fast as the curve on edge.
ANY ONE HAVE VERIZONS EMAIL??
I just got my Storm Unlocked for T-mobile today and it doesnt have any internet connection on it…Does anyone know where can I download the service book for t-mobile?
Andy, here you go.
http://images.crackberry.com/files/kevin/101/stormunlock/tmo_servicebooks.zip
Question for you guys…How can the storm work on t-mobile if it only has the dual international frequencies? Thanks in advance
Unlock Your Verizon Blackberry Storm at http://www.Cellphoneunlockingonline.com
If you can’t get the code from Verizon, your best bet is to contact these guys, they
can unlock anything,
Hi Will,
The Verizon Blackberry Storm 9530 is a CDMA phone, but is also has Quad Band GSM Coverage built in.
This, when the phone is unlocked will allow you to use it on any GSM network in the world
just get an unlock code from verizon, if they refuse to give you one, you can buy one from us.
enter it and your phone will be permanently unlocked to work with any GSM network including T-mobile.
Regards,
Alen
Andy,
I am curious to know how things are working for you…?
I just chatted with someone on the Verizon website and they told me that the storm would work on other networks. I was specifically asking if it would work if I just put my sim card from my t mobile phone into the storm. And I asked her 2 times and both times she told me yes it will work and yes the storm will work on other networks. I would like to know if this is true before I purchase the storm.
Andy how did u get your storm unlocked
I really need to know!!!!!!!! well, can the Storm become prepaid with T-Mobile?
Alen – thanks for the info. I was under the impression it only had dual gsm. I will give it a try.
I just got the storm and called verizon for the unlock coad and I just found out they don’t give out unlock coads is there any other way it can be unlocked ?
Ya, just buy a code
from Freeyourcellphon.com
Just Buy a code
after i get the phone unlocked where do i go from there? how do i use the phone after its unlocked?
does have a slot for a sim card on the back
I found a company that unlocks the Blackberry Storm so you can use it on any network. http://www.cellularunlockcodes.com
Does tmobile sim cards fit in the STORM or do the STORM need a sim card at all?
I unlocked at http://www.cellphoneunlockingonline.com
They were good
Does any body has a blackberry storm unlocking code? thank’s//Cintron.
Blackberry Storm has already been unlocked and I am talking about factory unlocked not just by hackers but by the Rim factory themselves. Here is a link for it:
http://invicta.myshopify.com/products/verizon-blackberry-storm-unlocking-service
I got my phone unlocked at http://www.unlockingservices.com and I received the code within one hour.
To get a blackberry storm unlocked just find some unlocking services near you. Like some call phone shops. I got my blackberry storm 9530 unlocked. So it’s possbile don’t go through like verizon they lie about everything lol. It’s possible. O and make sure if you do get you storm unlocked that it’s permante becuz some people unlock it and when you update it the storm goes back to normal settings then you have to redo the whole unlocking. So be sure that the unlocking will last forever.
Can you access internet if you unlock Black Berry Storm from verizon?
can i find a storm less than $300 anywhere
Does the Storm’s internet work with T-Mobile edge? I am a T-Mobile customer using a 3G iPhone right now, but I can use the internet over the edge with the $5.99 T-Zones package. So I need to know if this phone has similar feature(s).
Thanks
Anyone know if I can use an unlocked Storm on Cricket communications or any cool phones I can Use…. please H.E.L.P stuck wit a crappy cricket phone…
help please.. i want a storm my self.. but one question.. what internet services would i have to use from tmobile in order for me to text.internet. etc???
please let me know
thanks thanks!!!
You would just need to call them up and get “push email” thats gona give you all the functionality of the BB Storm no matter what network you are on.
try http://www.thephoneunlockers.com they unlocked mine
there is an easy how to at http://www.berryology.com/info I have my browser and AIM now!
Hey guys I got my new unlocked BB Storm but the internet does work on it. I contacted T-mobile they said they can’t provide the internet service to the storm because they dont have the software for it…Any ideas on how to solve this issue?
Thanks very much
@Ant You most likely need to input your TCP/APN settings to get your phone to access the internet. Check here for all the known settings listed by carrier: http://forums.pinstack.com/showthread.php?t=360
Ant, go to the link I posted. Everything will work!
Can I use 3g on another country uf I already unlocked my storm
And yes, my network carrier does support it
JUST WANT TO KNOW IF THE STORM IS UNLOCKED WILL THE EMAIL AND ALL THE APPS WORK? WILL I BE ABLE TO HAVE THE BLACKBERRY EMAIL ADDRESS ASLO?
im with dena i am set to buy an un locked strom tomorrow but if my email wont work then ill stay with the BB world phone
I have an unlocked BB Storm 9530. I am not able to use email. Can someone help me so that I am able to access my yahoo mail.
Also when making a phone call it shows a number that is not mine. I have changed the owner information on the phone, but it doesn’t display.
Help.
Patricia
hi! i just bought a blackberry storn 9530 which was already unlocked but when i put in my sim card it still tells me to “insert sim card” or “invalid sim card”. what should i do?
i also just got the storm from my cousin, and when i put my card in it says “invalid sim card” do you have to pay for a code everywhere?
the storm is locked to a network other than the one the sim card is tied to or your sim card is defective.
Check with your local provider to see if the phone is compatible. If it is not, you will have to have it unlocked before you can use that sim card in it.
I HAVE THE 9530, AND I HAVE EVERYTHING WORKING ON IT, IF YOU HAVE AN UNLOCKED STORM, MAKE SURE YOU CHANGE YOUR SETTINGS.
1ST CHANGE MOBILE NETWORK SETTINGS TO EITHER 3G &2G OR TO GLOBAL (USES MORE BATTERY) DO NOT SET IT TO 2G ONLY, YOUR EDGE SIGNAL WILL SUCK.
YOU WANT YOUR PHONE TO SAY “EDGE” ALL CAPS, NOT edge, ALSO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A T-MOBILE/ATT BB DATA PLAN BIS, BECAUSE OF NOT, THE STORM WILL NOT PICK UP THE INTERNET FOR YOU, IT ONLY PICKS UP IF YOU HAVE A BB DATA PLAN (ONLY)AND YOU WILL NOT SEE THE BROWSER ICON AT ALL.
2. YOUR APN SETTINGS SHOULD BE WAP.VOICESTREAM.COM
3. TO CHANGE THE NUMBER YOU NEED TO DIAL ##000000, THEN PUT YOUR NUMBER AT THE TOP LINE HIT THE MENU KEY AND SAVE IT, YOUR PHONE WILL REBOOT ON ITS OWN.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS EMAIL ME DIRECTLY awilliams924 at gmail dot com
correction: APN SETTINGS WAS FOR T-MOBILE ONLY, GOOGLE FOR AT&T APN SETTINGS, ALSO IF YOU HAVE T-MOBILE, GO TO THE T-MO WEBSITE, REQUEST THE SERVICE BOOKS TO BE PUSHED TO YOUR DEVICE, REQUEST SERVICE BOOKS FOR THE 8900, THEY WORK PERFECT FOR MY PHONE, NO ISSUES, YOU CAN ALSO USE GENERIC T-MO SERVICE BOOKS, JUST A LOT OF READING IS NEEDED, IF YOU WANT YOUR PHONE TO WORK PROPERLY.
READ MY COMMENTS, THEY SHOULD HELP YOU
TMOBILE ON BLACKBERRY STORM:
Thank You so much for the information! It is greatly appreciated.
The BlackBerry Storm Is CDMA and works with the GSM network, but you cannot unlock a CDMA phone, you can just get it activated! the only problem with that is actually getting the phone activated. Mosy companies will terminate their employees for doing this. Also the phone will work with the 3G. It’ll say “3G” or “3GSM” on the GSM networks and “1XEV” on the CDMA networks. This is not really that complicated. You don’t even have to go through the complicated process of getting it “unlocked”. There is no such thing on CDMA phones, Only on GSM phones.
I got the unlock code from a website, then put it in the phone. The phone accepted the code but the calls are being routed to verizon. I think i missed a step. I didn’t turn of the wireless connection before the phone accepted the code. Would that be a problem and how to fix it?
Blackberry storm is not only a CDMA. Its a CDMA and GSM phone. You can also use gsm network providers sim card. It has the option to use for it. I have done this for my phone to use when i went for my vacations. I tried many sites to unlock the phone. But most of them failed. I finaly got it form http://www.unlock-zone.com and used it with the local network. If you need any unlocking instructions for storm i can able to forward the instructions to your email address. Just check and see you can able to follow the instructions and able to enter the code
Hey, i have dis unlocked Blackberry Storm dat uses a prepaid Tmobile SIM card and i wanted to knw if anyone knws what i have to do to access my remaining minutes. Plz email me back at kingkamrule@yahoo.com
Thank You, in advance
hey,i need help. i wanted to send the service books to my new storm which is unlocked. when i go online it asks me for the pin and imei and wont except my storms pin and imei.what pin and imei do i use?
hello. i have a BB Storm and want to have it unlocked… I’m reading all of these comments and they are awesome! I just wanted to know if I can still keep my number if I have it unlocked, and I want mine to go back to my Tmobile account – what do I tell TMobile when they ask about the type of phone that I have>>>>
msbooberry. I am not sure if its ok to post other websites on here but i unlocked mine for tmo and it works fine.
http://forums.crackberry.com/f135/howto-get-all-features-browser-mms-working-t-mobile-w-unlocked-storm-95xx-106023/
Does the Blackberry storm have a sim card place to insert being that it is verizon and they don’t use chips??
msbooberry i got my storm unlocked through verizon. i just told them that i was going out of the country and my job was going to be supplying us with sims cards for our phones … then the rest is like everyone in here is saying … everything works even vz navigator all on t mobile.. i dont know about keeping of the number .. you might want to ask t mobile before you change so you have all of the answers … hope this helps …
2009 … yes the storm uses a sims card and once unlocked it can be used on other networks .. i use mine on t mobile …
The Blackberry Storm sold by Verizon Wireless will work on T-Mobile and AT&T in the US, but not sure if 3G is available.
Here are the instructions to unlock the device:
http://www.mobileslate.com/blog/2009/06/16/how-to-unlock-the-rim-blackberry-9530-storm/
Hey guys,
my unlocked BB Storm from Verizon just stopped working with T-Mobile, Ddont know why. Looks like it doesnt find an IP address anymore, phone itself is working, BB service and Internet is not working. Reset it already, also didnt help.
Whenever I want to go into the web, or to Email set ups or Service Books, it goes from EDGE to edge and tell me I cant connect, anybody out there who can help me ?
Thanks a lot
Check out this post – you can dl the service books for Tmobile to your pc and install them with desktop manager.
Hope it helps – good luck
http://tinyurl.com/4zw63w
I got the storm unlocked and working, but i cant get the EDGE to come up in all caps… any suggestions???
ok lets say that i get the storm from a X’s store and i have t-mobile service what do i do next?
@fercho you would need to contact an unlocking service and have them perform the unlock.
After that process is complete you will be able to hook up your storm on Tmobile
I have t mobile acct. Once I get b.b. Storm and get it unlock then what should I do before I get it activate?? Thank u.
not much to do at that point but activate it – good luck =)
i got the blackberry storm unlocked for t mobile service and and my internet is so slow i cant even use it edge flashes back and forth from all caps to lower case and my picture mail doesnt work is there any type of app or anything i can use to resolve this issue
Well ill let u know that it does work and its awsome.. i unlocked it by calling up verizon and getting the mep2 code and well when u unlock it u have to type it in fast and hit enter even faster or it deletes itself.. i put a t0mobile card in just to see if it worked and it did… def awsome
I just unlocked my BB Storm. Will I be able to put my sim in a unlocked iphone?
I am try to upgrade my t-mobile plan up to a BB plan so I can use all the features on my unlocked storm..On the t-mobile site, before I upgrade my plan it is asking for the IMEI and PIN #’s of the device I will be using..It wont except the storms #’s..What do I do????
heey guys can someone please provide me with the link to get AT&T service book for an unlocked blackberry storm pleasee?
okay i have my storm unlock for t-mobile, how do i get the apps and email and also the web to work on it,
can any one tell me step by step how to get my internet working and my email?? if email me at pades69@gmail.com, thanks
So, I have an unlocked apple iphone and the screen is cracked, so I am looking to get a BB storm, but I don’t know a thing about them. I was wondering if I purchased an already unlocked BB Storm, what would I have to do to get email and the internet working?
First things first – I would wait a month or so before buying a storm – the new version is about to be released and it is much better than the first generation.
As far as setting it up , all you would need is a BlackBerry data plan from whatever carrier you are with. With that you will get all the functionality of the BlackBerry.
BlackBerry data plans are not the same as normal data plans.
Hey i recently purchased a blackberry tour 9630 from verizon. Its unlocked to tmobile.. but i am unable to setup the internet on it.. ive tired everything.. tmo service books and even speaking directly to RIM.
Any suggestions???
apparently this is still a new concept with this phone…
Hey All,
I have a BB Storm and just got it unloacked by calling verizon. You DO NOT need to buy anything at all but simply need to know the right words to say.
Verizon would not just give out the code b/c u ask for it. Remember, they have a service where they charge users to use the phone if they are going abroad hence the reason they are not willing to just give away the code and lose out on the service they offer.
I acted very distraught b/c of a mistake they made on my bill and new that I wanted my phone unlocked. Since the CS rep. already new I was angry she had to tell me the truth when I asked. They simply gave me a number to call and get my phone unlocked. (Yes they still did send me an email to try to prevent me from going ahead, but it does not affect you plan in any way)
You cannot call the number direct though as they will pull up your file and see that a request was not put in before through their normal customer service reps. Follow the procedure to get that number and everything should go smooth from there.
Hope this helps.
Shermonno1
I just bought a unlocked bb storm and for some reason my tmobile account won’t let me change my info because it needs to know the pin and or imei number and I wanted to know why it won’t accept my code and what could I do to get it to accept mine.
I’m sorry and you could email me at mwilliams89@sprint.blackberry.net
i have a unlockd black berry storm 9530 and i havethe internet workin and all but the aim wont work sombody help please
Hello, I have read through almos all of these, and found i am having the exact same problem as a few people (including “Ant”). I bought an unlocked blackberry storm off eBay, and activated it on VERIZON. Everything works except for the internet. There is not even an internet icon! :( I’ve tried both tech support and going into the store. Neither were helpful. They say it wont allow the “books” to push through so i can access the internet. Can anyone help me? ive tried everything. it would be MUCH appreciated!
Hey I just got a unlock blackberry storm, & I want to know will I be able to access my web & aim?
Absolutely – you can access all of your messaging services and carry out most web related activity on your Storm.
Hey.. ehm im just wondering.. cause idk how to use the blackberry storm with the whole internet access thing.. ehm.. what do i press.. how do I connect and everything..please help.. Its unlocked and Im from Sweden..
HELP!!! I am having problems when I want to use the facebook application and also the msn instant messenger…it will never ever allow me to log in. I get the error message ” Could not connect because a data service is not available. Please try later. If this continues, contact your service provider for support”
Originally this was a nextell phone but i got it unlocked and my provider is boost mobile. I do have access to the internet and have a data plan because all my text/mms are free.
Does anyone know what to do about this? thanks.
@Jules
Unless you have a BlackBerry data plan on your phone then quite a few apps will not work for you.
There is a difference between a standard data plan and a BlackBerry data plan.
@Sandra
As long as you have a good data connection on your Storm (you probably already have service on it that includes a data package) you only have to follow a couple quick steps to get the browser icon to show up.
Go to the options icon, then to “advanced options” and then to “host routing table.” Now hit the menu button (the one with all the dots) and select “register now” from the pop-up menu. It will show “registration message sent” so click OK then go back to the home screen.
You have now sent a message to the RIM servers that your device is active, and in response they send the needed service books to your device. It is these service books that enable the use of the browser and the display of the browser icon, which should show up on the home screen within a minute or two.
If this doesn’t do the trick, I suggest you contact your wireless carrier to ensure your Storm has a working data connection and that your account is setup correctly for data usage.
Hello
I unlocked my BB storm and now I only receive text messages and voicemail alerts. Does any one know how I can start making and receiving calls? I have T-mobile as my service.
Thanks travisrottini@hotmail.com
That sounds like there is a disconnect between your device and your carrier – try resending service books and HRT
Read here: http://www.bbgeeks.com/quick-tips/what-is-a-service-book-what-is-a-host-routing-table-881448/
If that does not resolve your issue you will most likely have to speak with tech support to diagnose the issue.
Hi, i have a blackberry storm unlocked and everything i want to know if the t-mobile $10 unlimited web plan will work with this phone thanks!
Danny
The $10 tmobile web will not work with a BB you have to get the BB web plan. Which is $25
Concidering getting a BBstorm2 and getting it unlocked….However by the sounds of it (by reading all these posts) it sounds like a lot of work to get it to work on the tmobile network. And personally I really don’t like verizon. Can anyone tell me? once you get it unlocked how do you get your number and info on it. Just like any other shell phone……Just slip in your sim?
@Tmobile User
yes it is just like setting up a normal phone in most cases.
copper
Thanks for the info
ok so I just unlocked my Storm and I have T-mobile and everything works except I cant make or receive calls, when im on the phone screen it shows a different number that is not mine but when im in advanced options under sim card it has my number, I just need to know how to fix it so I can make and receive calls, thanks
@Eddie – that does sound a bit odd but try resending your Service Books and HRT info to see if that clears things up:
http://www.bbgeeks.com/quick-tips/what-is-a-service-book-what-is-a-host-routing-table-881448/
Eddie- I too have an unlocked storm that I use on Tmobile. I got my phone used and when I was on my phone screen it said a different number even though my sim said my number. So dial ##000000 and a screen will pop up and it says my number at the top and click on it and delete the # thats already there and put in yours, then your phone will restart automatically and everything should work on your phone and be programmed to tmobile. I had to do this to get my internet to work. good luck
I bought a BlackBerry Storm and I am on T-Mobile service. In the very begining my Interent worked but I was having toruble making and recieving calls. I then down graded the software and that solved the problem of making and receiving calls. Now I am having trouble with my Interent. It logs on but it will not search. It simply says at the bottom of the screen Requesting but nothing ever happens. Can anyone help me with this issue?
@Idnoel
I would resend your service books and HRT – let me know if that solves the problem:
http://www.bbgeeks.com/quick-tips/what-is-a-service-book-what-is-a-host-routing-table-881448/
how to make the internet work on the 9530
ok. so if I get an unlocked storm, I can NOT activate it w/ Sprint?
Has anyone tired it?
PLEASE PLEASE TELL ME.
ldnoel you need to have firmware version 5. I had the same problem but going to version 5 solved it. no probs since I have email, web and phone no glitches. If you need the firmware go to blackberry downloads to get it or use the desktop manager and check for updates. You may have to unlock the phone again but its so easy it shouldnt be a problem.
By the way for people wanting the unlock code just call 1-888-844-0395 that gives you verizons global tech support. They don’t even ask why you just call in and ask for the unlock code. They didn’t even ask why I wanted it or anything all they did was ask for my phone number and then wala i got my code. This does require having a verizon account so if you are leaving the darkages and going to a cheaper provider then you wont have a problem. Also I was able to keep my same number for those wondering and no att and tmobil do not care if you add an unlocked phone to your account with them. it isn’t against the rules and wont get the guy fired as someone previously suggested.
Hello there, someone have an idea which is the correct numbers that I need to give them to unlock people?
I’ve spoken with Verizon people, and they told me…. This is correct number that I need for unlock this phone!!
MEID (hex): A000000D C766B1
Or those number??
IMEI: 980002.00.703974.6
MEID (dec): 26843 54573 1306 7953
Please Somebody tell which number to used?
Thks.. Alex
Hey guys I just got my BB storm unlocked, everything works except I cannot send or receive MMS for some reason. Can anybody help with this. Thank You
i have a BB storm 2, everything works perfect for tmobile, but when i try to make a phone call said, no circuit/radio channel available, please i need help
@kenny Try this:
make sure that in your mobile network under technology that you have it set to GSM/UMTS and under network mode you have it set to either 3G & 2G or 2G. Don’t set it to 3G only
I have a blackberry 9530 I upgraded my phone to the OS 5.0 software I left the SIM card in the phone while I upgraded now the phone does not work no phone call it just says SIM not valid. CAN ANY ONE HELP
BY the way guys the phone was unlock to AT&T
@Dorian – try removing the sim and doing a battery pull – put it back in – pull the battery again.
If the sim is still unrecognized then head over to the AT&T store and get a new one and test it out.
let me know what the results are.
I unlocked my BB Storm 9530 using some online website. Now i am in india , subscribed Airtel data plan. Everything works fine but the internet and BB browser is not working.
Following Error message appears :
“your device does not currently have any browser configuration service book entries
please contact your service provider to enable the browser on your device.”
Please help me.
Regards,
Sai Kishore
@Sai your device does not have a proper service book entry for the browser – here is how you resend your service books:
http://www.bbgeeks.com/quick-tips/what-is-a-service-book-what-is-a-host-routing-table-881448/
after reading in the cell phone forums recommendation I went here http://www.unlockcellphonecode.com/product_info.php/code-for-unlocking-blackberry-mobile-cell-phone-p-76
after speaking to a live support rep from there I got a code very quickly.
hope this helps..
Problem with my blackberry storm unlocked 9530 for tmobile, it works fine except for voicemail and MMS. there is no icon anywhere for MMS, how do i get it to work? Also whenever i call my voicemail it asks me to enter a 10 digit code(my number) so i do and it says you didnt type in the right number. I changed the number on the phone to mine and it rebooted it but the voicemail still doesnt work, the voicemail says i have 2 new messages, what do i do?
i have the verizon storm 9530…… i had it unlocked to run on t-mobile. it works perfectly. i want to upgrade the OS to the 5.0 OS does any one know if its fixed yet the voice services issue…. oh i live in CA in the LA area….. ive upgraded once but its a pain to downgrade…. my pin is 3062a794
I got mine unlocked here http://www.unlockcellphonecode.com for several reasons. first they were recommended in the blackberry forums, they have nearly perfect 4.9/5 score with google checkout and lastly they are accreditted with the better business bureau. I talked with their support rep and within 20 mins my blackberry bold was unlocked.
I highly recommend this site.
I got the BB unlocked now I need the software and do I have to have internet on my tmobile phone to use the software? Help please
@kevin – what software are you talking about specifically?
Hey I have a blackberry storm, everything works fine with tmobile but, I can not make calls can any one help me with this issue? Ruru529@gmail.com please and thank you ! :D
I have the storm and unlocked it and I can call and send texts just fine. But I can’t get the messages sent to me. It says I have unread messages and when I go to my inbox, It shows no messages. Any ideas?
i recently unlocked my blackberry storm 9530 for t-mobile and everytime i call its says “no circuit/channel available”, text messaging still works. If i put an ATT sim card in then there is no problem. Can somebody help me?
@wally This appears to be a problem caused by the network itself. I suggest using a hybrid OS which can be found here:
http://www.bbhybrids.net/downloads.php?do=cat&id=93
Use one for the 9530 and follow all instructions. ie install the os they suggest then the hybrid over top of it.
I have a black berry that has never been activated. I want to unlock this phone yet I am unsure how to get cool apps after unlocking the phone. Where would I get apps since the phone can’t be jail broken
@Tic Toc All apps will continue to work as normal even after you have unlocked the BlackBerry. Unlocking just clears out some software locks that prevent the phone from working on a competing network.
You can check out http://www.carrierunlock.com for a nice unlocking service. Ten dollars and they will send you the code and instructions you need to unlock your Berry =)
Bought my 9530 from Verizon, only to find out later that a newer model is coming out with wifi. I recently moved to the Philippines and I’m using prepaid so WIFI would be nice.
Does anyone know if I can upgade the 9530 to 9550? Thanks in advance!
@Georgina Unfortunately you can not just upgrade your device =( You will have to sell the Storm and buy the Storm 2 when it comes out for your carrier.
Hello can anyone help me? I bought the 9550 Blackberry Storm 2 off of ebay. I can call people and recieve calls. But when it comes to texting..i texted my friend and i made sure it was the right number and it texted someone else i didnt even know? Noeone is recieving my text’s any idea how to fix this?
@Andrew All SMS messages are delivered over your carriers network. I suggest checking that the records in your address book have not been mixed up somehow. If everything looks good then definitely contact your carrier and explain the issue to tech support.
**** its unlocked
I have an unlocked BB Storm. Everything works great except the net. I have a new issue that I hope someone can help me with. My BB will not allow me to access my emails.
@Demara I suggest logging into BIS and resending your service books.
http://www.bbgeeks.com/quick-tips/what-is-a-service-book-what-is-a-host-routing-table-881448/
My emails worked fine until I did an update
just unlocked my blackberry storm. and when i put my ATT Sim inside it reads “Insert Sim Card” and where the signal icon is it says SOS (emergency calls only).. so i put the old vodaphone sim back in, and it says the same thing SOS(Emergency Calls Only)… HELPP PLEASE! email me please Lweav203@aol.com
@lweav – sounds like your phone is not registered properly with your service provider. I suggest giving them a call.
I put a prepaid sim in there. who should i call? the prepaid comp or the verizon place??
hi i just have some ?’s i have boost and as of right now i have the normal unlimited plan and was looking to change it to the cdma, i would also like to get i better phone and would really like the storm, so ? is if i buy an unlocked storm will it work for my boost if i go to the cdma not the iden
thank so much!
@mike I believe the phone will work but not like a BlackBerry. You will be limited to basic functionality.
I just purchased the Blackberry Storm off of ebay. The Listing claims that the phone has been unlocked. Should i be able to just replace the sim card with my own and have the storm fully functional?? If not is there a significant amount of Tech support needed??
Thank you
@Khris You will have limited functionality to begin with. You should be able to use the phone, internet (with apn settings) , camera etc.
You will not have email or BBM functionality unless you sign up for a BlackBerry data plan (BIS) with your carrier.
would that be so even if i tell them for a BB becoucse boost does have one BB so they should be able to right, i dont know i am just guessing. and if i get one how would i get it acctivated with them with the cdma not just have a sim to switch?
@Mike CDMA does not use SIM cards – You would need to contact them to find out the logistics of getting your phone onto their network. In most cases that involves having them flash the device so it is now on their network.
I have a blackberry 9530 (Storm 1) unlocked and have the Tmobile $10 unlimited web plan. I have managed to get internet working on the phone by changing APN settings to internet2.voicestream.com….reading up about this on forums, I imagined I could use 3rd party apps, and I also installed a few apps using .axl .cod (or .jad files with blackberry downloader)….however, none of those applications work…
When I start any application, it opens “blackberry browser” with “requesting” status bar at the bottom and displays message ” Unable to connect to the internet, please try again later.
If the problem persists, please contact your service provider”.
This is in spite of the fact that I am able to surf the internet well using Opera…and also able to use WAP browser to access a few “selected” websites.
I understand that unless I have the BlackBerry Data plan ($25-30), I will not be able to use Black berry branded software and apps like the black berry browser/ push email etc…and I am fine with that.
But I was hoping to use 3rd party applications with my generic data plan as I had read.
Could you please help me out?
Thanks a lot
@Trojan Unfortunately many apps still require a BlackBerry data plan to function. finding the ones that do not will be an exercise in trial and error.
I got my BB storm unlocked and using it through att prepaid but it will not let me access the internet any ideas why?
@Brey – I would update my APN and TCP information (read here: http://www.blackberryfaq.com/index.php/Carrier_specific_APN/TCP_settings)
Then download and install Opera Mini or the Bolt Browser and you should get internet access. Beware though – usage could result in VERY high bills from your carrier.
I just received my phone. Unfortunately the phone doesnt seem to be unlocked. I have what the seller claims to be the unlock code. But when i try to enter “MEP2″ nothing seems to happen. The phone says the Network is “inactive”. Is there anything u can possibly help me with
Thank you
khis have you changed you mobile net opt?
i have an unlocked blackberry storm 1…i cant find the picture mail button or anything! Where is that located?
i have changed all the settings that a video on youtube told me to and theirs worked but mine didnt i got the phone unlocked from a code but it now says my sim card is invalid and asked for a simcard unlock code?
@bbstorm Sounds like your first code did not work.
Hey if someone is using an unlocked blackberry storm 2 on AT&T network, would it work just as well on the T-mobile network? Like internet, ect.
@JessicaRose Yup it should work just as well.
Is it true that t-mobile is no longer letting people use their service for the storm 2 or even 1
@MzStorm2 It looks like they are having issues with unlocked phones on their network. I wont go so far as to say that they are intentionally blocking them. I think it is more likely that they made a change in their network that has compromised their ability to transmit data services to unlocked phones on their network.
Does anyone know how to enable mms on an unlocked bb storm for t mobile . i can text but I cant send or receive pictures – I dont even have the mms button / option !!!!!!!! help please ! I have tried rebooting my phone && trying to register it – noo luck !!!!!
@BB Lover I believe you will have to contact T-mobile in order to have that enabled.
@Cooper. U r doing a wondaful job helping out here. Tanx a lot man.
@billyblinks Thanks for the kind words Billy – much appreciated.
The browser icon doesn’t wanna show up. I already have the BB data plan but it still doesn’t wanna show up. Help please!
@Juan you need to get the service books renewed for your BlackBerry. http://www.bbgeeks.com/quick-tips/what-is-a-service-book-what-is-a-host-routing-table-881448/
hey trojan. can you tell me how the $10 data plan is working for you? is it good enough? did you add data plan on t-mobile.com and choose a dummy phone?
If I unlock a blackberry tour for verizon, can I use boost mobile for it? Even if I don’t get to use the bleep/chirp, it’s just mainly bbm and Internet that I want
If I unlock my BB Storm 9530 then I will be able to use it with a chip from another company, and which company?
HI i recently purchased an unlocked Blackberry Storm and i was just wondering if it can be updated with no problem. The reason i ask is because when i unlocked my iphone and i updated it the phone could not be used with any other networks besides AT&T in other words it wasent unlocked anymore. Please get back to me
@Mariana The Storm does not work the same as the iPhone. You can definitely update it without reversing the Unlock.
Thank You so much for your help. :)
Hi, Can someone please help me I would like to ask about blackberry storm unlock — Did it have any way to can make it work with Boost mobile network. I want to but new cell and I try to decide between Blackberry storm and Iphone (both unlock) but I would like to use with Boostmobile network. So if someone have any idea could you please help me.
Someone help me please.
Jan
Okay so you have to pay to get your unlock code, right?
Once you get it and get like an AT&T or a T-Mobile sim card, it’ll work perfectly fine?
@KimDeGard Yes once unlocked then a sim from another carrier will work. The only issue you may have is getting the right service books on to your BlackBerry as your carrier may not be able to send them to an “unsupported” device.
hey man, I tried everything they said and when i tried keying in MEP2, nothing happen.
I have already reset my bb to factory setting
so frustrating :(
I bought my blackberry unlocked, the first three days this worked fine with my t mobile simcard but then I couldn’t make any calls and it didn’t read my simcard. what is the problem? what I can do?
HELP ME PLEASE!
@nit I would head over to the store and grab a new SIM card. Here is a special tip – most stores that sell cell phones remove the extra SIM card that comes with new devices. Ask them if they have any extras laying around behind the counter before you spend the $25.
my blackberry phone 8310 T Mobile dose not support bsnl Gsm sim out going call call faled message is show. incoming call are coming properly. any setting for bsnl gsm sim pls tall me
just got the unlocked blackberry storm 9530 hoping to use it with my boost mobile blackberry plan, do you believe it will work, there blackberry is the 8530 I believe. what do you think.
@momma C Unfortunately the Boost network will not be compatible with your device. You need to get a phone from Sprint to be compatible.
I just recently purchased an unlocked BB Storm and using it on the tmobile network…can anyone tell me why when I try to take pictures with the camera, the pictures don’t save?
i have an unlocked verizon blackberry strom and an at&t sims card and can not seem to make them work together can anyone help?
I have a BB Storm 9530 Verizon Unlocked .. Everything works fine on the phone except the Data Services…. I am on the EDGE network but it only shows up as ‘edge’ instead of EDGE .. tried loading new service books …tried using crackutil but i get an error message ” ‘Mon’ is not a valid floating point value” …need help plz …will wiping my phone revert it back to locked Verizon mode .. ???
@Deal I suggest wiping it and bringing it back to default. To answer your question, no wiping it will not revert the device back to a locked state.
i bought an unlocked verizon blackberry storm 9530 but have an at&t sim card. it wont let me get on the web for nothing. what can i do?
@molina The good folks over at CB have a great guide for you – check it out:
http://crackberry.com/how-effectively-run-your-unlocked-storm-north-american-gsm-carriers
Hello!
I have unlocked 9530. Downloaded DM from Verizon. It wont see my BB. I reloaded,clean up the registry,reload again-all the same. PC found 2 disks in My computer are open (G and BB-(F)but DM dont see my phone and ask to connect. No driver information in any of the folders of Motion in research. HELP!!!
I have an Unlocked Blackberry Storm 9500. If I get a plan with T-mobile will the service work well with it? (Talk, text, web etc)
hello i hope someone can help me out tired of calling t mobiles customer service and they dont help much. I have an unlocked verizon blackberry 9550 storm 2. I am using t mobile service and everything works pix msg, call web, email, reg. txt, app world but i have one issue phone does not stream pandora or youtube videos. Can anybody help me out! Thanx
@laura Youtube video and BlackBerry do not mix well at all. There are often issues that can not be solved. You can try the Youtube Player app:
http://www.bbgeeks.com/blackberry-applications/watch-youtube-videos-on-your-blackberry-with-player-886482/
As for the streaming of Pandora you may need to enter APN settings – find yours here:
http://www.blackberryfaq.com/index.php/Carrier_specific_APN/TCP_settings
Hey, I just recinatly unlocked my blackberry storm. Everything works but when i go to send pics it says “no mms service record” but i have pic mail for att. now i was woundering if i set it back to default will that help?
@Jason Try sending yourself a MMS message to kick start it or contact your provider and ask them to set it up for you again. Chances are you just lost some apn settings or a servicebook entry.
I’ve unlocked BlackBerry Storm 9530 3.25 from Verizon but I cannot get the t-mobile network. Is there someone who can help me?
If you have a blackberry storm for t-mobile will bbm still work
@CJohnson As long as you have a BlackBerry Data plan (BIS) you will have access to BBM.
i bought a blackberry storm 9530 originally for verizon wireless off of amazon.com for a replacement for my constantly glitching iphone. i bought it already unlocked, but when i turn it on it still says verizon… i dont know if thats supposed to happen though. i was on google for a while looking for why it wouldnt let me place calls, send sms or anything and found a crackberry forum giving instructions on setting it up for at&t (my service provider) that entailed using desktop manager and the service books which i think is the general way. i tried doing it at home when i first got it, i cut the file from the researchinmotion folder and tried using desktop manager which wouldnt work on my laptop cause my usb was loose… so now im trying it on my pc at work and i got desktop manager (5.0.1 with media manager) to open and read my device, but now i cant find the file im supposed to cut before i put the at&t service books on the blackberry. i dont have a java file in the researchinmotion folder or anything and im back to square one. help if you could!
I’ve had a unlocked blackberry for the longest now. How do i get the internet, mms, bbm, apps, etc to start working???
@bianca I would start by reading this post on CB and following the steps as closely as possible:
http://forums.crackberry.com/f135/howto-get-all-features-browser-mms-working-t-w-unlocked-storm-95xx-107154/
It is important to know that BBM , and many apps will not work properly without a BlackBerry Data Plan (BIS) assigned to your account.
If you buy a unlocked phone your service provider will have to reset the APN numbers, this should fix the most of the problems.
I have a verizon locked blackberry torch 9630. I put an etisalat sim on it but i can’t recharge this new account or even check my account balance. what do i do? It keeps showing the verizon number that came with the phone
okay so i bought an unlocked verizon blackberry storm, was to work in at&t t-mobile and verizon. i have a prepaid account with at&t and it will not register that my sim is in there. what do i do?:(
I have blackberry 9550 storm from verizon but not possible to use vodacom internet in Tanzania, can you help me?
Hey if I unlock my storm 2 to use t-mobile and want at some point to revert back to Verizon, will I have to theoretically go thru the unlock procedure again?
i have an unlocked t mobile storm 2(9520) working with a local sim in pakistan…. i would like to know if i should update my OS5 to OS6, as in doing so would i need to unlock again…
secondly im having this annoying touch screen problem are there any fixes :@
ive unlocked my BB storm 2 9550. but havent yet got a sim card. im seeing alot of ppl say they are using att or tmobile sim cards. but i also heard that verizon blocked there service on their phones. will it still work if i go get an at&t sim card and put in my phone ?
I have a Blackberry Storm 9530 Verizon with v5.0.0.1041 (Bundle 1688, Platform 4.2.0.456) Unlocked, and I could get TMobile to work. I currently selected 2G only, TMoblie as the network, GSM, and Data services off. I could not get EDGE, but I got edge. I don’t think EDGE exists…
I have a BB Storm 2 unlocked and being used with T-mobile. Everything is working great but the min I get on the internet and EDGE goes to edge I dont get anymore incoming calls. I was wondering if anyone know what I can do to correct this issue, its soooo annoying….
can anyone tell me what i have to do in order to get my unlocked storm for tmobile to get the bb app world to work? it downloads but it dont open and niether will fb but the browser works just fine. also, the bbm on this phone doesnt allow me to put up a pic..is that the way it is?