Buying a new phone like the HTC 8 X can be exciting, but what happens if you want to take your device with you to another service provider? If you purchased an unlocked international phone, you can pop in any SIM card you want and go about your business, but things get a little tricky if you purchased your HTC 8 X from AT& T, T- Mobile or a number of European service providers since the handset is locked down and is not able to make calls or access data when using a SIM card from any other service provider. Fortunately, there are multiple solutions. If you’re willing to pay, you can get a SIM unlock code for the HTC 8 X for only .95. But we have a better solution. If you want to unlock your HTC 8 X without spending a dime, call AT& T, T- Mobile or your service provider’s customer service line and they will email you your HTC One X unlock code. The only catch is that you must have an account in good standing (60 days of active service with a pre-paid account). In order to SIM unlock your HTC 8 X, you must have your IMEI number and a micro SIM card from another service provider. Obtain your HTC 8 X SIM unlock code Locate your handset IMEI number from the Dial Pad – dial 8 06 and the HTC 8 X IMEI code will appear on screen Write down your IMEI number Call your service provider’s customer service line ( AT& T: , T- Mobile: ) Ask customer service for the SIM unlock code for your HTC 8 X Customer service will ask for your IMEI number and will fill out a request form. Once the SIM unlock code request form is processed, the code will be emailed to you (typically 1-3 days later) SIM unlock the HTC 8 X Once you receive your SIM unlock code from your service provider, turn off your HTC 8 X Remove the micro SIM card from the phone Insert a micro SIM card from another service provider and turn the HTC 8 X back on When prompted, enter the SIM unlock code sent to you by.
Learn how to use the Mobile Device Unlock code of the Windows Phone 8 X by HTC. The Mobile Device Unlock code allows the device to use a SIM card from another wireless carrier. This may be necessary when traveling internationally. To enter the Mobile Device Unlock code, follow these steps: Important: Stop if you receive an error message. The device may lock permanently if you enter the incorrect code multiple times. See if your phone is eligible to unlock: Mobile Wireless Device Unlocking. From the Start screen, tap the T- Mobile tile. Tap the Keypad icon at the bottom of the screen. Verify the IMEI by entering * 06. Contact Customer Care to request the Mobile Device Unlock code for your phone. Turn on the phone with the non- T- Mobile SIM card. The device displays ' Please input unlock code.' The phone displays a screen to enter the unblock code. Enter the unlock code. If successful, the device displays ' Phone is unlocked.'.
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