How to Unlock a Nokia 5300 With a Data Cable
- 1). Enter *#06# in your phone's keypad. Press "OK" after complete. Write down the 15- or 17-digit IMEI number.
- 2). Download unlocking software. Examples include Unlock Me, Nokia Free and Top 4 Download (see Resources). Save the file to your desktop.
- 3). Double click the downloaded file. Follow the installation instructions and save the software to your computer's hard drive. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
- 4). Attach the data cable to your Nokia phone. Connect the other end to your computer's USB port. Double click the unlocking software's icon.
- 5). Enter the IMEI number. Wait for the software to detect your phone's specifications. Click the "Unlock" button to obtain an unlock code.
- 6). Enter the unlock code in your phone. Press the "OK" button. Wait for notification that you have unlocked it.
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