Nokia 5230 Xpress Unlock on 3 network

[cgscott]

Anyone know how to unlock this phone on 3 network.
Cant seem to find the software anywhere. I get the old 5230 codes but not for the xpress.

[Jim.Mahoney]

Anyone know how to unlock this phone on 3 network.
Cant seem to find the software anywhere. I get the old 5230 codes but not for the xpress.

Your choices are limited:

1. Pay for a unlock code from 3UK
2. Buy a unlock code online
3. Take it to an independent dealer who may be able to unlock it...

No free codes or calculators!

[cgscott]

Think is when i put the imei into the calculator and choose Nokia 5230 i get a list of codes. Wondering if i should try a couple and see. I know if i try 2 many it will lock the phone.

Also in another calculator it says this phone is a Nokia 2600 is this correct. I choose yes and the codes change so wondering if maybe the calculator is correct.

If you can buy them online then im sure there is a calculator out there. Or else you would simply just be buying from someone who buys the code from 3? No?

[Canker_Canison]

A lot of the 5230 Xpress Music phones are SL3 locked. Check the software version by typing *#0000#

If memory serves, anything over v50 will be SL3. This is correct for the 5800, just not 100% certain on the 5230.


If it is SL3 you will need the code from the network or send it away for unlocking. Some independent retailers can get hold of codes, but it's usually more expensive than the network.

[Jim.Mahoney]

I think the rule is anything post late 2004 can not be unlocked by any home calculated code tools!

With SL3 some can be unlocked by expensive hardware, unless you're prepared to invest 250 to 300 pounds take it to a dealer or buy a code!

[cgscott]

Just had a look. Its ?95 for a cyclone box which allows you to unlock a multitude of phones including this one.

Anyway i have now surcumbed to the not being able to input codes and do it. So looks like al have to get it done in a shop. Good job i know a man who knows a man who works in one.

Thanks for all the input.

[Jim.Mahoney]

Just had a look. Its ?95 for a cyclone box which allows you to unlock a multitude of phones including this one.

Anyway i have now surcumbed to the not being able to input codes and do it. So looks like al have to get it done in a shop. Good job i know a man who knows a man who works in one.

Thanks for all the input.

The Cyclone box MIGHT let you unlock this phone, there are additional variables in play such as firmware version and hash table.

Take it to a shop, at least if they can't unlock it they can't charge you!

[cristi301ph]

A lot of the 5230 Xpress Music phones are SL3 locked. Check the software version by typing *#0000#

If memory serves, anything over v50 will be SL3. This is correct for the 5800, just not 100% certain on the 5230.


If it is SL3 you will need the code from the network or send it away for unlocking. Some independent retailers can get hold of codes, but it's usually more expensive than the network.

i have 5230 with v 10.0.067 it could work with the generator?

[Jim.Mahoney]

i have 5230 with v 10.0.067 it could work with the generator?

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