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    How To Unlock A Blackberry

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    This document provides step-by-step instructions for unlocking a BlackBerry device using a USB cable and computer. It involves downloading and installing several software programs, including the BlackBerry Desktop Manager, BlackBerry OS, and MFI MultiLoader tool. The process then walks through connecting the BlackBerry to the computer, running the MFI MultiLoader to unlock the device, optionally changing the vendor ID and boot screen, and reinstalling the OS. Upon completion, the BlackBerry is unlocked and can be used with a new vendor logo and boot screen.

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    How To Unlock A Blackberry

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    This document provides step-by-step instructions for unlocking a BlackBerry device using a USB cable and computer. It involves downloading and installing several software programs, including the BlackBerry Desktop Manager, BlackBerry OS, and MFI MultiLoader tool. The process then walks through connecting the BlackBerry to the computer, running the MFI MultiLoader to unlock the device, optionally changing the vendor ID and boot screen, and reinstalling the OS. Upon completion, the BlackBerry is unlocked and can be used with a new vendor logo and boot screen.

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    This document provides step-by-step instructions for unlocking a BlackBerry device using a USB cable and computer. It involves downloading and installing several software programs, including the BlackBerry Desktop Manager, BlackBerry OS, and MFI MultiLoader tool. The process then walks through connecting the BlackBerry to the computer, running the MFI MultiLoader to unlock the device, optionally changing the vendor ID and boot screen, and reinstalling the OS. Upon completion, the BlackBerry is unlocked and can be used with a new vendor logo and boot screen.

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    How To Unlock A Blackberry

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    This document provides step-by-step instructions for unlocking a BlackBerry device using a USB cable and computer. It involves downloading and installing several software programs, including the BlackBerry Desktop Manager, BlackBerry OS, and MFI MultiLoader tool. The process then walks through connecting the BlackBerry to the computer, running the MFI MultiLoader to unlock the device, optionally changing the vendor ID and boot screen, and reinstalling the OS. Upon completion, the BlackBerry is unlocked and can be used with a new vendor logo and boot screen.

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    The document provides step-by-step instructions for unlocking a BlackBerry phone and changing its vendor ID. It details the necessary equipment, software tools, and procedures involved in the unlocking process.

    The main steps to unlock a BlackBerry phone include preparing the phone, installing necessary software on the computer, running the unlock tool while the phone is connected via USB, and completing additional steps if changing the vendor ID.

    The software required to unlock a BlackBerry phone includes the BlackBerry Desktop Manager, BlackBerry OS, MFI Multiloader unlock tool, and optional VSM files if changing the vendor ID. Antivirus software should be disabled as well.

    How to Unlock A BlackBerry with USB cable (via PC)

    What are you need to do ?

    1. A Lock BlackBerry – or no Lock BlackBerry


    2. A PC with Microsoft Windows Xp/Vista 32-bit
    3. An USB mini Cable < for connect BlackBerry with PC >
    4. BlackBerry Desktop Manager < Software and Driver for BlackBerry >
    5. BlackBerry OS < for reinstall OS after Unlock >
    6. MFI MultiLoader (MML) < tool for unluck >
    7. MML patch files <files need for unlock>
    8. VSM files <files for change vendor ID – Boot Screen >
    9. A Good Guide from good man in Vietnam < Its me :D >

    BlackBerry and USB cable


    Sofwares

    Now what we will do ?

    1. Make sure you have a BlackBerry with full or at least 50% Battery
    2. Make sure you do a full data backup on your BlackBerry, If it a new one – no
    need to backup
    3. Remove SIM Card, turn off radio, turn off Bluetooth, turn off Wifi or any
    connection on BlackBerry
    4. Install BlackBerry Desktop Manager
    5. Install BlackBerry OS (make sure you install the same OS with a BlackBerry
    you want to unlock)
    6. Install MML: Run MMLSetup.msi
    Install MML

    7. Open My Computer. Go to C:\

    8. Copy MML patch override the MML folder in C:\


    Copy MML patch to C:

    Click yes to replace


    9. Copy VSM folder into MML folder (If you want to change vendot ID in next
    steps)

    Copy VSM to C:\MML folder

    x. Don’t connect BlackBerry to PC now


    Disconnect PC from Internet. (turn off wifi, Unplug LAN cable, …)
    Turn off/ Disable any Antivirus Software, Firewall …

    11. Go to Desktop, You will see the MFI Multiloader icon

    Open MFI Multiloader

    12. Make sure Database OFFLINE and Logging OFF

    13. Uncheck Auto Start and Full erase


    14. Connect BlackBerry to PC via USB cable

    Click Start to Unlock BlackBerry

    Unlock is processing
    Wait until it say PASS, Go to step 15

    PASS go to next step

    If it say FAIL . disconnect BlackBerry form PC, close MFI Multiloader, check
    to step 10 and do try again from step 10

    15. Disconnect BlackBerry form PC, Close MFI Multiloader

    16. Your BlackBerry will show 1 number on screen like that.


    If you want to change vendor ID (Boot screen) Go to Step 17
    If not, you just want to unlock BlackBerry Go to Step 19

    17. Re-Open MFI Multiloader, in Connect a device to begin… screen press


    Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F12, It will show the Hidden menu (Remember Don’t
    connect BlackBerry before show hidden menu)
    Connect BlackBerry to PC again, You will see BlackBerry Info

    18. Now Click Load VSM


    Select VMS file with vendor ID and Boot Logo you want to change to
    List about some vendor here

    I would like to list out a few vendor name with VSM# for your information , in
    case you guys want to change vendor ID and carrier logo splash screen.
    here we go;

    Note: I just specify the middle 5 digits number from the VSM-xxxxx-002
    format:

    22058 IEND
    10597 US Cellular 189
    21666 Verizon
    21555 Tmobile
    21453 Orange
    06996 roger
    06431 6558 t-mobile
    06570 6715 IEND TIM
    06792 swisscom mobile
    7172 cable & wireless
    7187 9098 CSL Hong Kong
    7452 movistar
    7485 Telus mobility
    7598 sprint
    7625 orange france
    8211 7105t tmobile
    8343 vodafone
    8346 vodafone GB
    8399 8417 E-plus
    8667 9199 9295 TMobile
    8904 Bouygues
    8916 maxis
    9167 Era
    9185 EIN
    9378 ALLTEL
    9653 Entel
    9725 BT
    9730 trukcell
    15858 movistar
    VSM-09712-002 = vendor id 179
    VSM-11697-001 = vendor id 1
    22215 digitel
    13560 Bell 320x240
    15111 15160 mobilink
    15202 Bouygues
    15858 movistar

    11220 Vodafone IT 240x320


    11222 Vodafone UK 240x320
    11223 SFR 240x320
    11224 Vodafone Greece 240x320
    11225 Vodafone Newzealand 240x320
    11226 Vodafone Iceland 240x320
    11227 Vodafone ireland 240x320
    11228 Vodafone_Egypt 240x320
    11229 Proximus 240x320
    11231 Vodafone ES 240x320
    11233 Vodafone Sing (MobileOne) 240x320
    11234 Vodafone Sweden 240x320
    11235 Vodafone Denmark 240x320
    11236 Vodafone IT 240x320
    11237 Vodafone Germany 240x320

    My 8700V is Vodafone then i choice VSM-09712-002 = vendor id 179 – Sim free


    with boot screen with BlackBerry Logo
    Select and Open VSM file

    VSM loaded Successfully

    19. Close MFI Multiloader.


    20. Goto C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader

    Delete Vendor.xml
    And Open the Loader
    21. Check BlackBerry Screen you will see

    850/900/1800/1900
    Device in cal mode

    Type ‘S’,’T’,’A’,’R’,’T’ to start


    Type ‘GO’ to start
    INTERACTIVE TEST

    L: Led, M: Mic; V: Vib; B: Loud Speaker;G: Headset


    J: Kpad Bkit
    Sim: out

    Test mode screen (sorry about bad quality images)

    That mean your BlackBerry in Test Mode Or Boot Mode


    Type S T A R T on screen to boot Device in Norman Mode

    Now in BlackBerry screen will show No Application Linked

    22. Backtop Destop with Loader open


    Next to reinstall OS to your Blackberry
    Next
    Select Application you want to install to your BlackBerry
    Or just click next, We will install it later
    Finish and Wait it done, and keep waitting for BlackBerry Boot up (about 20 min)
    Don’t Disconnet or Turn off your Computer

    When it boot up you will see BlackBerry Logo instead of Vodafone logo (on my
    8700V)
    Vodafone with Sim free Boot logo
    My 8700V Vodafone

    Done, Your BlackBerry is Successful unlock / Change vendor ID

    Restore your data and continue use BlackBerry with new Vendor/Boot logo

    If you have a problem Contact me via email: [email protected]

    To Enable BlackBerry Browser with out BIS/BES go here:

    http://bb.anworm.com

    Next time I will make The Guide to change BlackBerry PIN number/ IMEI number
    for you.

    P/S: If after Unlock, Your PC cant detect BlackBerry as USB Mass Storage run the
    repair USB Prob tool

    Connect BlackBerry to PC and run mass storage activator.cmd with admin account
    on PC. After that BlackBerry will reboot and you can use USB Mass Storage.

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