Unlocking a mobile is a very easy and free process. If you want to know how to do it step by step, continue reading this article.
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How to unlock a Movistar mobile?
For unlock a Movistar mobile you need a code provided by the company. This code can be obtained regardless of whether the client has a commitment or not.
This can be useful if you have a device, but want to request a cancellation or change your device to another company.
There are two modes of unlock your mobile Movistarthrough your customer area or an online service of the company, which provides you with a simlock code. To release it from this online tool and obtain your code you must follow the following steps:
Unlock your Movistar mobile from Simlock
- Access the Movistar one.
- Enter your mobile phone number and press ‘Continue’.
- you will receive an unlock code on mobile.
- This code will be requested when you insert another company’s SIM card into your terminal.
- Once you enter this code, you will have unlocked your Movistar mobile.
If you prefer to unlock your mobile from your , you can do so without having to ask for the Simlock code.
Release a Movistar mobile from the customer area
- Access entering your identification number and password.
- Enter the tab PUK/IMEI/Simlock of your mobile line.
- there you will have your unlock code. Remember that this will be requested when you insert another company’s SIM into your mobile device.
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How to unlock a Movistar iPhone mobile?
If your Movistar mobile is iphone, to release it you must do it in a different way. first you must get IMEI code of your mobile device (15 digits). This code can be obtained in several ways.
- looking for the invoice.
- Coming into ‘Settings’ > ‘General’ > ‘Information > IMEI
- But the fastest and easiest way is by marking the code *#06# and the information appears directly on the screen.
Once you have your IMEI code, call 1004. From there they will send the request to unlock your mobile to Apple. After being accepted, they will ask you to enter the SIM of another operator in your iPhone and connect it to itunes.
Apple’s servers detect the request for an approved unlock and release the terminal. iTunes will then recommend via an on-screen message that you reset operator settings to avoid data connection problems. you will have unlocked your iPhone from Movistar!
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Everything you need to unlock a Movistar mobile
As we have explained, for unlock a Movistar mobile you will need the Simlock code. This code can be used up to 10 times without locking the device. After 10 attempts, the terminal crashes.
Keep in mind that if you bought your mobile in Movistar with date after January 1, 2014your terminal is already free and does not have simlock.
If you have trouble release your mobilewe recommend you call customer service.
Frequently asked questions about unlocking a Movistar mobile
If possible. To do this, access the Movistar Simlock code tool:
- Enter your phone number and click ‘Continue’.
- you will receive the unlock code on your mobile.
- Enter the SIM of another company in the phone and they will ask you for that code.
- Add it and you will have unlocked your mobile Movistar.
For unlock a Movistar mobile without a card, call 1004 from another device and the customer service team will ask you for the phone’s IMEI. Remember that you can consult it by dialing the code *#06# and it will appear automatically. Once they verify that the IMEI is correct, they will provide you with a Simlock code to unlock your device.
Unlocking a Movistar mobile is free if you follow the instructions that we give you in this article, whether you are a Movistar customer or not.
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