Vodafone 830i
PHONE UNLOCK PROCEDURE
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT ANY UNLOCK PROCESS
This procedure unlocks the handset from being network restricted from only using SIM cards from the Vodafone Hutchison Australia network.
For assistance please contact Vodafone Customer Care on 1300 450 610.
Take note of the unlocking code shown above
· Insert an active Non-Vodafone Australia active SIM card
· Ensure the phone is charged and then switch the phone on
Optional Step: If the SIM card has a PIN, enter your PIN number (See FAQ below)
· Once the device is on, press the left soft key called 'NCK', to display the Unlock screen
· Enter the unlocking code from above then press 'OK'
· The handset will display 'SIM card fixed is disable, Restart' and is now unlocked
Unlocking is confirmed once able to make and receive calls with the Non-Vodafone Australia SIM card. (You will need reception and phone credit with the different network provider)
Please Note:
· If a wrong unlocking code is entered, it will display "Password error" and will return to the unlock screen.
· If you enter the unlock code incorrectly for 5 times, the phone will restart. You can continue to unlock the phone following the same procedure above.
· This cycle will repeat every 5 incorrect attempts.
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:
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.
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 and Non-Three Australia SIM card to unlock the handset; Vodafone and Three 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.