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Here’s a neat solution for unlocking a number of Nokia phones which doesn’t require any software-based hacking. Rather, similar to iPhone unlocking solution – TurboSIM, the No-key Nokia X-SIM uses (actually it is) a special SIM card that unlocks the phone to work on any network.
The working theory of the X-SIM is that each phone operates on an identification system. The mobile phone checks if the SIM card matches the operator and if so, it opens. The X-SIM card gives a signal to the Nokia mobile phone simulating the original SIM card, so phone never really unlocks – it just allows the user to operate in any network. It can still maintain the original warranty and can also install any of the latest firmware from Nokia without problems. So, there is no risk unlocking and no risk of doing any harm to the phone.
According to OneStopChina which sells the SIM card, the X-SIM has been tested on a number of Nokia phones, including such models as E65, N73, N95, N95 8GB, 6500, and others. However, they are warning the No-key Nokia X-SIM may not work on all operator’s networks in the world. Still, their solution costs $31.69 and if it works, you’ll save much more in the next 6 months by using some other network’s voice plan… Full release is available from here.
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
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