Legally unlock your Motorola

You don't need to specify the exact model of your Motorola because the unlocking instructions are the same for all models. All that changes is the unlock code which is dependent upon the IMEI (unique identifier) of each cell phone.

However, if you need to know the model of a Motorola for any other reason you can find out using our identify Motorola model check.

Don't worry, we don't need this information to unlock your Motorola. You can select Unknown / Not in list in the carrier provider drop-down. However, our Motorola carrier phone check will provide you with this information if you need to know for any other reason.

To unlock a Motorola phone all you need is:

· Your phone at hand, and able to access the keypad and drop-down menus.

· The IMEI of the phone. The IMEI is a 15-digit code which you can obtain by dialing *#06# on your Motorola.

· A SIM card from a network provider which is different from the one your phone is locked to. This will make the phone prompt for the unlock code.

A 'contact operator' message will appear on screen if you type in too many incorrect unlock codes and run out of attempts. To solve this issue, insert a SIM card in your Motorola phone from a network carrier which is different from the one your phone is locked to and wait 1 to 12 hours until the phone prompts for the SIM Network unlock code. Once this happens, follow the instructions we sent you by e-mail to unlock your Motorola.

Once unlocked, you can use your cell phone on any compatible network located in any country in the world.

doctorSIM's method of unlocking by IMEI is the method recommended by Motorola as well as the rest of phone manufacturers and network providers themselves.

Reports are additional security measures which prevent the phone being used normally and are not removed by unlocking it.

If your Motorola has been reported stolen, lost or due to non-payment, you should contact the network carrier to which the phone is locked to remove the block. Once you've done that, you can unlock your Motorola without any problems.