LG Optimus GT540

PHONE UNLOCK PROCEDURE

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT ANY UNLOCK PROCESS

            For assistance please contact Vodafone Customer Care on 1300 650 410.

This procedure unlocks the handset from being network restricted. In case of difficulties, please refer to the FAQ listed below

Take note of the unlocking code shown above

·         Insert an active SIM card from any carrier

·         Ensure the phone is charged then switch the phone on Optional Step: If the SIM card has a PIN, enter your PIN number (See FAQ below)

·         Press the blue phone icon at the bottom of the screen to display dialling mode

·         Input 2945#*540# into the dialling window

·         The handset will display "SIM network unlock PIN. Unlock attempt 1 of 10"

·         Enter the unlocking code shown above then press the "Enter"

Please Note:

If a wrong unlocking code is entered, it will display "Network unlock request unsuccessful. Unlock attempt 2 of 10" and returns to the unlock screen

If the unlock code is entered ten (10) times incorrectly the handset will be permanently locked to the Vodafone Australia network

Experiencing Difficulties Unlocking Your Handset?

When raising a difficulty on the Vodafone Australia unlocking website - www.vodafone.com.au/unlock or the Three Australia unlocking website – www.three.com.au/unlocking we require the following information to speed the resolution of any issue that you may be experiencing:

·         Exact wording from the handset of the error experienced when the unlocking code is entered

·         Was the device purchased from Vodafone Australia or Three Australia

·         IMEI confirmed by entering *#06# into the device to confirm – This will bring the IMEI up on the screen of the device

·         Is the SIM card used to unlock the handset Active – i.e. able to be used in another handset to make a successful call at the same location

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.

Question: My handset displays a different message then what is shown in this procedure when I insert a Non-Vodafone Australia SIM card.

Answer: The most common message the phone will display is "Insert correct SIM Card". Because each handset may have a different variation in software there is no common message. If your handset displays a different message it is recommended to move onto the next step.

Note: Faulty SIM Cards - The handset may also display messages indicating the SIM you are using to unlock the handset is faulty, it could display "Insert SIM" "Bad Card", "Card Error" or "Card Rejected", confirm the SIM card is inserted correctly – Gold area downwards and the cut of the corner matches correctly. You will need a working Non-Vodafone Australia SIM card to unlock the handset; Vodafone cannot assist with other network's faulty SIMs.

Question: I am not currently in Australia and experiencing difficulties unlocking the phone that I purchased from a Vodafone and Three Australia outlet

Answer: Please contact HandsetUnlocking.Difficulties@vodafone.com.au with your name, device make and model, IMEI and details of the issue. Alternatively, you can contact Vodafone Customer Care on +614 1414 1414.