Unlock a Nokia Lumia 920
Lumia 920 is one of the popular smartphones Nokia developed to run on Windows 8. Nokia Lumia 920 features a large 4.5-inch screen with an impressively vivid display, and runs on LTE or 4G mobile networks. If you purchased your brightly colored Lumia 920 from a specific mobile carrier through a plan or a contract, you may need to unlock it first before you can use it with other 4G LTE mobile networks in your area. If you don’t know how, just proceed to step 1.
Steps
- Get your phone’s IMEI code. The first step to unlocking your Nokia Lumia 920 is to get its International Mobile Equipment Identity code, a unique numerical combination assigned to every mobile device. IMEI codes are commonly found on the phone’s battery.
- Alternatively, using your Lumia’s on-screen keypad, type in *#06#, and the IMEI code will be instantly displayed on the screen.
- Get your phone’s unlock code. Unlock codes lift any digital restriction set by the mobile service carrier from which you got your phone. There are two ways to get your unlock code:
- Through your mobile service carrier’s Customer Support. Call in and ask for the unlock code. Some carriers, like AT&T, are quite lenient when it comes to unlocking phones bound by contract. Be ready with your phone’s IMEI code and account details. Below are carrier customer support lines you can call if you’re in the United States:
- AT&T: (800) 331-0500
- Verizon: (800) 922-0204 or dial *611 from your Verizon phone
- Sprint: (844) 665-6327 or dial *2 from your Sprint phone
- Through websites that offer unlocking services. Simply provide your phone’s mobile network carrier, your phone’s IMEI code, and your e-mail address. After submitting a request, the unlock code will be e-mailed to you after a couple of days or so.
- Through your mobile service carrier’s Customer Support. Call in and ask for the unlock code. Some carriers, like AT&T, are quite lenient when it comes to unlocking phones bound by contract. Be ready with your phone’s IMEI code and account details. Below are carrier customer support lines you can call if you’re in the United States:
- Turn off your phone and insert another carrier’s SIM card. After shutting down your phone by pressing on the Power button, push open the SIM card cover at the top-left corner of the phone to reveal the SIM card slot. Insert the micro SIM card from another carrier (can be foreign or local), and switch on your phone again. You will then see a message on the screen requiring you to enter a PIN.
- Type in the 20-digit unlock code you have. Use the on-screen keypad to type it in, and press the “OK” button to enter it. Once the unlock code has been accepted, a confirmation message will appear on your screen.
- Your Nokia Lumia 920 should now be unlocked and ready for use with other network carriers.
Tips
- Some sites that offer unlock codes may require payment. Do a background research first to make sure that the site you’re using is legitimate. Be especially careful when giving out your credit card details.
- The safest method to unlock your phone is by getting the unlock code from your original mobile carrier. This should be free as long as your account is qualified for the privilege.
- Unlocking your phone without the knowledge of your original mobile carrier may violate your contract agreement with them, which may then void any store warranty.
