How to Unlock TracFone Mobile Phones

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Want to use your TracFone on another carrier's network? Once you get the unlock code from TracFone's support, it will be incredibly easy to unlock your TracFone. This wikiHow article will show you the easiest way to obtain TracFone's unlock code and use it to switch to a new mobile provider.

Method 1
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Getting an Unlock Code

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    Contact customer service at 1-800-867-7183 between 8:00am and 11:45pm, Eastern Time (ET), 7 days a week. [1]
    • If you did not buy your phone through TracFone, it is likely unlocked already, and no code is needed.
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    The representative will verify that your phone and account meet all the necessary conditions to be unlocked . [2]
    • TracFone's unlock policy is available here .
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    You will need to have the 10 to 15-digit unlock code handy when you unlock your device. [3]
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Method 2
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Unlocking Your Phone

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    Contact the carrier you want to switch to for a new SIM card.
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    Shut down your phone as you normally would.
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    Depending on which device you're using, the SIM card will be in a slot on the side of the case, under the back cover, or under the battery. [4]
    • Different phones require different methods for removing and replacing a SIM card. Learn to Switch SIM Cards on your phone.
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    Insert the SIM card from your new carrier into the slot. [5]
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    Instead of your normal home screen, you'll get a notification that your phone needs to be unlocked before it can use the installed SIM card.
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    Use the keypad to type in the code you got from the TracFone representative.
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    You'll see a confirmation message confirming that the code has been accepted. Now you can use your Android phone with your new carrier.
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    I bought a Samsung Galaxy Luna Tracfone at an auction in Belgium. The cellular phone is from Tracfone Wireless. I inserted a SIM card from my local provider Proximus in Belgium, but the phone is locked. How do I get it to work for me?
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    You will have to call TracFone Wireless and get them to give you a PUK code.
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    What do I do if I forgot my password to unlock my phone?
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    Turn off your Android device. Press and hold the Power, Volume Down, and Camera buttons simultaneously. Release the buttons once your Android device is powered on. Scroll using your Volume Up/Down buttons until you find the Factory Data Reset option, and select it. This will restore your phone to the state when you first bought it (note: any data stored on the phone may be lost, and apps will have to be reinstalled).
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    How do I unlock a Tracfone if the SIM card was disposed of?
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    You can't.
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      Warnings

      • Unlike phones from other carriers, for which you can often get unlock codes online, TracFone devices are difficult to unlock by design. Few websites claim to generate unlock codes for TracFone devices.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.tracfone.com/support/contact-us
      2. ↑ https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home/
      3. ↑ https://www.tracfone.com/terms-and-conditions#inPage_tc6
      4. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201337
      5. ↑ https://support.google.com/android/answer/12759275?hl=en

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      1. Call 1-800 867 7183 and request an unlock code.
      2. Turn off the phone.
      3. Remove the SIM card.
      4. Insert a new SIM.
      5. Switch your phone on.
      6. Enter the unlock code.
      7. Tap OK .

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