8900 MEP code 0 tries

As the title says... In a mess of getting wrong codes from wrong places and trying to abort the entry process (seriously, who was the sadist bas**** who decided that all "cancel-like" buttons should mean "ok"?) I've managed to get down to 0 tries on the operator unlocking... and after that I apparently got what was the right code. hooray for me.
Information seems to get a little cloudy from here on, anyone knows if there actually IS a way of bypassing this in any way? Or if it is indeed hopeless and I should flush this down the toilet or maybe give it to someone in the network this is locked to and give up hopes of using it?

It is not hopeless... but it is not an easy way around it.
After the ten attempts have been used, you must get RIM to unlock the device.
There are two routes, and only two, to achieve this.
IF your device is in warranty, contact your service provider technical support. Tell them you have this issue which needs to be escalated to RIM level customer support. I'll warn you that most carrier technical support people will first assume and think you are referring to a device security unlock, and you will need to convince them otherwise and explain clearly what you need.  THEY will not be able to help you because the carriers themsevels cannot unlock a device which has had the MEP code attempts depleted, and should (and you will need to ask) to have the case escalated to RIM level tech support.
If your device is out of warranty, contact RIM direct. See the Contact Us information from the website: http://ca.blackberry.com/contact/   The options you want to select to speak to BlackBerry Customer Care
are 3 (for inquiries, orders, billing, e-RMA etc)  then 5 (e-RMA and Out
of Warranty).
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  • Mep code 0 tries left .....

    i have a bb bold 9650 ... with zero mep tries left , could it be unlocked ??

    After the ten attempts have been used and you have 0 left, you must get RIM to unlock the device.
    There are two routes, and only two, to achieve this.
    * IF your device is in warranty, contact your service provider technical support. Tell them you have this issue which needs to be escalated to RIM level customer support. I'll warn you that most carrier technical support people will first assume and think you are referring to a device security unlock, and you will need to convince them otherwise and explain clearly what you need. THEY will not be able to help you because the carriers themselves cannot unlock a device which has had the MEP code attempts depleted, and should (and you will need to ask) to have the case escalated to RIM level tech support.
    * If your device is out of warranty, contact RIM direct. See the Contact Us information from the website: http://ca.blackberry.com/contact/ The options you want to select to speak to BlackBerry Customer Care are 3 (for inquiries, orders, billing, e-RMA etc) then 5 (e-RMA and Out of Warranty).
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  • My Blackberry 9300 is asking for a MEP code

    I know the MEP code is the code to unlock your phone, but Im not trying to unlock it. I ran out of battery I charged it full and when I turned it on now is was asking for that code. It is my providers SIM card and I already tried to do the battery pull and still the same, called my provider they just advised me to get a new SIM but that didnt work

    Very strange indeed...see this KB:
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    While written for different model BBs, the results are the same as what you report. Unfortunately, the resolution is rather drastic as well. I also find this KB:
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  • MEP Codes

    where can I receive the MEP code to unlock my blackberry? I tried calling my service provider and they would not give it to me. I am going to europe in a couple of months and I would like to use my phone over there.

    in the legal contract you signed with your carrier, it is stipulated that you can demand that MEP, if your case is in the cases listed. I guess on of them is going abroad. Call them again and tell them that you are going abroad.
    there is another solution, that consists on trusting a private company to unlock your device for you. You pay for the service.
    I have often read about Horizon Wireless, but I don't know if they do a good job or not.
    http://www.horizonwirelessonline.com/cat/index.php​?main_page=index&cPath=9_212
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  • Unlock my blackberry Curve 8520: Enter service provider mep code (0) left

    Good afternoon,
    A few days ago I bought a BB Curve 8520 from a friend but the phone says:
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    Is it possible to fix this problem?
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    Julian 

    Someone tried too many bad attempts to enter an unlock code in the device.
    After the ten attempts have been used, you must get RIM to unlock the device.
    There are two routes, and only two, to achieve this.
    * IF your device is in warranty, contact your service provider technical support. Tell them you have this issue which needs to be escalated to RIM level customer support. I'll warn you that most carrier technical support people will first assume and think you are referring to a device security unlock, and you will need to convince them otherwise and explain clearly what you need. THEY will not be able to help you because the carriers themselves cannot unlock a device which has had the MEP code attempts depleted, and should (and you will need to ask) to have the case escalated to RIM level tech support.
    * If your device is out of warranty, contact RIM direct. See the Contact Us information from the website: http://ca.blackberry.com/contact/ The options you want to select to speak to BlackBerry Customer Care are 3 (for inquiries, orders, billing, e-RMA etc) then 5 (e-RMA and Out of Warranty).
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  • Blackberry 9300 solution for mep code (0 left)

    Hi
    Blackberry 9300 solution for mep code (0 left)
    Help me please
    Thanks...

    Hi and Welcome to the Forums!
    With zero tries left, there is only one official solution -- sending your BB to the RIM factory to have it totally reset. Your methods of requesting this service are the same as for all BB service...via your wireless service provider. If they refuse or if you have no warranty (due to a variety of reasons, this can be the case), then you must request this via paid incident support:
    http://us.blackberry.com/support/programs/technical/incident.jsp
    Be advised that, while I have no personal experience with this, it is my opinion that the cost of having this done will exceed the cost of just buying a new BB.
    Good luck!
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  • MEP code (0 left)

    Hi!
    My request would be somewhat not ordinary, but I have nowhere else to turn, because I live in Russia ... :-(
    Saw the phone BB Curve 8900 and fell in love. Ordered through e-bay. They sent, but only for T-mobil.
    One "very intelligent" people advised to enter 10 times Network Mep code, which I did. :-(
    How can I be? T-mobil we do not.
    P.S. Sorry for my English.
    {edited for privacy}
    Roman.

    Hi and Welcome to the Forums!
    If I understand you correctly, the "very intelligent" people you trusted gave you very bad information. After attempting (and failing) to enter the proper unlock code 10 times, the device is permanently locked to the original carrier, and cannot be unlocked. What you needed was the proper unlock code (which can be purchased) and to have entered that...doing so would have unlocked the BB from TMobile, allowing you to put a different carriers SIM into it and use it. Now you cannot do that. And there is no fix that I know of.
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  • 0 try left mep code

    I tried to unlock my curve 3G with the mep code which was provided by my phone supllier, but there is now 0 try left for this mep code. I cannot change my sim card then... How should i do to unlock my phone? Many thanks

    Hello lantez 
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                You should not have entered 10 wrong mep code now it locked and you can contact your Carrier  and see if they can forward the case to RIM for you as now only RIM can reset the mep counter.Also look at this thread it might help MEP code (0 left) on Blackberry .
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  • Restart after MEP code entered

    Dear all,
    I have a blackberry curve 8520 and I am experiencing a problem.
    My device is locked after I accidentally used a wrong SIM-card. Now the device is asking for a MEP code (10 tries left).
    I legally obtained a correct MEP code. Unfortunately the blackberry restarts/crashes immediately after the MEP code is given (this happens with any code entered, correct or incorrect like '0000').
    When rebooted, the device is still asking for a MEP code and still shows that there are 10 tries left (so obviously the code is not being processed).
    This seems to be a common occurring problem with multiple blackberry devices. For example see:
    - http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f272/blackberry-restarting-each-time-mep-code-entered-952753/
    - http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f489/8520-restarts-after-i-put-mep-code-1298217/
    - http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f489/hang-restart-when-entering-mep-code-1328313/
    Is this a hardware problem? How can this be fixed? Do I have to send my phone to RIM? (if so, where//how)

    From what I understand that I have been told, after the 10 unlock attempts, RIM is the only one who can physically remove the carrier lock, and it must be done physically by them, with the device in their hand.
    I would recommend that you contact your carrier and ask for RIM level tech support, and inquire there. The forums here won't get you that support.
    Message Edited by JSanders on 04-06-2009 03:50 PM
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  • Mep code O2 British carrieer

    Hi
    I've bought on ebay a device bold 9900. I live in Italy, the device comes from UK. Every sim I insert it asks me about the MEP code. I have just 1 attempt, because I thought MEP was the PIn code of my sim card, so I tried many times to use it. The vendor send me a code, 1952, I tried also to use this, but it doesn't work. I think that original carrieer was O2. Someone can help me?
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    Hi and Welcome to the Community!
    First, refer:
    http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/General-Bla​ckBerry-Functions-and/Unlocking-your-BlackBerry-Gu​...
    Sadly, with only one try left, you run the risk of permanently locking your device to it's original carrier, so you must be very very careful now (and your idea is 100% wrong, btw).
    Good luck!
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  • Zero MEP code left

    I have a blackberry 9700 and all the mep tries there use up can u help me fix it please
    Subject Title edited to reflect new topic.

    romarioross wrote:
    I have a blackberry 9700 and all the mep tries there use up can u help me fix it please
    After the ten attempts have been used, you must get RIM to unlock the device.
    There are three routes, and only three, to achieve this.
    * Purchase a MEP unlock code from a MEP unlocking vendor on the internet. Be wise and make sure you purchase from one with a good reputation and with good reviews and feedback.
    * IF your device is in warranty, contact your service provider technical support. Tell them you have this issue which needs to be escalated to RIM level customer support. I'll warn you that most carrier technical support people will first assume and think you are referring to a device security unlock, and you will need to convince them otherwise and explain clearly what you need. THEY will not be able to help you because the carriers themselves cannot unlock a device which has had the MEP code attempts depleted, and should (and you will need to ask) to have the case escalated to RIM level tech support.
    * If your device is out of warranty, contact RIM direct. See the Contact Us information from the website: http://ca.blackberry.com/contact/ The options you want to select to speak to BlackBerry Customer Care are 3 (for inquiries, orders, billing, e-RMA etc) then 5 (e-RMA and Out of Warranty).
    Make sense? Good luck.
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  • No MEP code in the escreen !!

    Hi,
    My Q10 was hard reseted during a keyboard exchange by the constructor (under warranty) and no longer desimlocked. I obtained an official code and the network and sub-network are now unlocked as told in the security menu but I am reaquested for a MEP code and could not connect to the network.
    I went into the 'escreen' and the "OS Engineering Screens" and "Device Info" menus but not MEP codes are listed !
    Can anybody help me ?
    Thanks in advance.
    econseiller

    If your phone was working before the person did that hard reset I would go back to them first.
    If that person can't help you, check with your carrier and see if they can escalate to BlackBerry if they (carrier) can't resolve it.
    Another option is to use the BlackBerry Incident-Based Support located at
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    http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-Bold/MEP-unlock-code/m-p/1796657#M120320
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  • How to know my MEP Code?

    Dear All,
    How do i know my MEP Code? Because i have bought a used blackberry 8800 series on ebay and currently use in Indonesia.
    Best regards,
    Raymond Victorio

    You need an unlock code for the BlackBerry?
    You will need to purchase that code from a vendor. Check with Horizon Wireless in my signature below... They are reputable and honest.
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  • Torch 9860 need MEP code

    Hallo Dear Blackberry Support Forums,
    Can you send me MEP Code
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    Vendor ID = 102
    Platform = 6.6.0.233
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    Please Help me...Hope you soon Reply for me.
    Thank you
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    No one here can send you an unlock code.
    Please see my link below, Guide to Unlocking for details on how you get it.
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  • MEP CODE

    my balckberry came from US and im here in the philippines. i enter a wrong mep code ten time. so my mep code is zero. how can i unlock my blackberry despite my mep code is zero. any solution?

    Hi and welcome to the forums darth_em!
    A couple of places for you to visit: Blackberry 101    Tips & Tricks
    Here is JSander's response to your previous thread on the issue   MEP Code
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