The LG C1300 is a basic, dual-band Global Systems for Mobile Communications (GSM) cellular telephone that was originally released in early 2004 and sold for use on the AT&T Wireless, formerly known as Cingular, network in the United States. The phone was discontinued and is no longer in production. AT&T Wireless/Cingular generally sold the LG C1300 with a carrier lock that prevents you from using the cellular phone with a non AT&T Wireless/Cingular Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. It is, however, possible to unlock the LG C1300 so that you can use it with another cellular service provider.
Instructions
1. Purchase a non AT&T Wireless/Cingular SIM card. You can purchase SIM cards from any GSM cellular service provider worldwide. Most cellular service providers sell both pre- and postpaid SIM cards.
2. Call AT&T Wireless customer service at 800-331-0500. Ask the customer service representative to give you the unlock code for your LG C1300. AT&T Wireless will generally give you the unlock code free of charge provided you have an active account in good standing. Alternatively, you can purchase the unlock code from a variety of companies. Write down the unlock code.
3. Remove the back cover from your LG C1300 and take the battery out of the phone. Under the battery compartment you will find your AT&T Wireless/Cingular SIM card. Replace your existing SIM card with the SIM card you purchased in Step 1. Replace the battery and rear cover. Power on your LG C1300.
4. Enter the unlock code you wrote down in Step 2 using your LG C1300 keypad. Your phone is now unlocked and will work with the new SIM card.
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