It is now very easy to learn how to unlock a storm 9350 for use to on any GSM network. Here, is how to unlock a storm:

Head to Options – Select Advanced Options, then SIM. Enter over the menus button and choose to SHOW Keyboard, Enter: mep2 (You will not see when you type: best way to be able to type in landscape mode).

You need to be aware of the following when unlocking a storm: You will be required to “Enter MEP network code (10 left). As far as it seems to be, the only way to get this code is usually from an online vendor, get them with the IMEI, and they will generate ta code for you which will help to unlock your storm.

When you unlock a storm, you can use any SIM card from any GSM network, if this does not work it is possible to go to Cell Network beneath Options, and change Network Technologies to GSM/UMTS.

When you select Menu you will have an opportunity to select amongst the “My Preferred network List”. In addition, another choice will be displayed to select choose between 3G/2G GSM network oprtions while learning how to unlock a storm.

In certain cases people have been able to get Verizon to provide them with codes to use for the process of how to unlock a storm. An obvious way to get an unlock code for the storm would be to contact them directly, and explain that you are traveling overseas, say that you will obtain a SIM in that nation, and want to carry along your mobile phone, and that is if the code is provided in that manner. This method is once way of getting a code directly for the network to unlock a storm.

The screen will show that the GPS function can also be unlocked. Please be aware that the actual “show keyboard” option appears when choosing the menu button while inside the GPS options. Typing a code here would unlock further options within the GPS menu (options which are provided in Storm assistance and are inaccessible in the Verizon Storm, such as, “my location”, which inform regarding, your LAT/LON coordinates). These steps will ensure that you will learn how to unlock a storm.

For more guides and tips on operating the Blackberry Storm, make sure you check Jennifer Croners excellent videos Unlocking Blackberry Storm, and Unlocking tips

1. Every GSM Blackberry can be unlocked – what ever the model or the network it is locked to, there is a 95% success rate using professional unlocking services to unlock your model. Even if you read that people cannot unlock your Blackberry, does not mean it cannot be done by anyone. By doing a little research it can be done. CDMA cannot, we will talk more about that later on.

2. Give Yourself Time – Unlock your Blackberry in advance, depending on your network, it can take up to 10 business days to unlock your phone. Specially for international networks outside North American. At the time this was written here are some examples for time periods. Rogers Blackberry Unlock (0-2 business days), Cingular Blackberry Unlock (1-2 business days), T Mobile Blackberry Unlock (1-3 business days), Vodafone UK Blackberry Unlock (1-3 business days), other networks vary, you need to check the Global Unlock website (fastest possible methods are only used)

3. GSM vs CDMA – phones comes in two different systems. You can only unlock GSM Blackberry (networks like Blackberry T Mobile Unlock, Blackberry Cingular Unlock, Blackberry Rogers Unlock, Blackberry Vodafone Unlock). You cannot unlock CDMA Blackberry (Sprint, Verizon, Bell, Telus). Outside North America 90% of networks are GSM and the success rate with our service is 95% to unlock blackberry phones.

4. How To Unlock? – Unlocking a blackberry is done with a unlock code – The simplest and safest method to unlocking your phone. If you have a security password or IT password on your phone, you will need to remove it before unlocking. Second, using an unlock code, is safe and will not harm your phone, since there is nothing hooked up to your phone.

5. What about a different SIM Cards? – You can purchase it from a local store in the country you are going to use it. I suggest doing your research online, finding out which plan (pay as go most of the time) will fit you and order the SIM card for the website to mail it a address in the country of us. Buying in the store can cost up to $40, where online in many cases they will only charge you the shipping fee’s (Example AT&T charges $30 in store and $6 shipped to a US address). This will save time and hassle when you get to where you will use the SIM card

6.Do You Need to Repeat Unlock Process? – If your phone is unlocked professionally it will not require a re-unlock even if you change the software. The only reason you would ever have to re-unlock it is if the hardware changes.

7.Is Blackberry Unlock Support Needed?- When unlocking a blackberry, they are in most cases pretty simple to unlock, however it is always suggest to use a professional unlocking blackberry service (company should be registered, long standing website, have a public phone # and email), so you can get support if you need it.

8. Find out if Network Support Unlock Blackberry? – Ensure the network you want to use the unlock Blackberry on supports Blackberry Devices. If they sell GSM Blackberry, they will support all Blackberry. If they do not, call customer support and ask if they support GSM Blackberry

9. What About Data Plan? – Blackberry use special data plans called Blackberry Connect. You cannot use a regular Data Plan for Blackberry functions

Now you are ready to unlock your Blackberry, geared with all the information you need to safely unlock your Blackberry device.

Before you unlock your Blackberry, make sure you check Jennifer Croner’s excellent guide to unlock codes, and tips Codes