THIS IS IT!
Guys, it is possible to unlock the STORM 9350 for use on any GSM/US network.

Here is how:

Go to Options -> Advanced Options -> Sim Card
Press the MENU button and select to SHOW KEYBOARD
Type: mep2 (You won't see as you type - best way to type is in landscape mode)

Now here is the catch:
you will be asked to "Enter Network MEP code (10 left):"

As far as I know, the only way to get this code is to call your current provider, (in my case is Verizon), provide them with your IMEI/PIN and they will generate that code for you.

Once unlocked, you can install another GSM carrier SIM card, and if it doesn't find it automaticaly you can go to Mobile Network under Options and first, change Network Technology to GSM/UMTS so when clicking Menu you will have the option to select between your "My Preferred Network List". In addition, another option will pop up to select between 3G/2G GSM network technologies.

I'm not sure how we can get Verizon to provide the code, but there should be a way. I think the best approach would be to call them and tell that you are traveling out of the country (a country they do not offer coverage under the Global plan), say that you will buy a SIM card in that country and want to take your phone with you.

and that is if the code is generated that way - which is my guess.

I also would risk saying that the GPS feature is also unlocked that way. My old Google Maps had an option to connect to external/internal GPS devices, and with the Storm that option is nowhere to be fount.
Notice that the "show keyboard" option appears when clicking in the MENU button when inside the GPS options. Entering a code here would unlock additional options in the GPS menu (options that even are mentioned in the Storm help and are not available in the Verizon Storm, like "my location" which tell you exacly your LAT/LON coodinates - check it out!). But this should be a whole new post, this one is getting too long!

Anyone with possible codes or codes generators please come forward!

Cheers,

I know on the Bold you will need to hold the alt key when typing the mep2 is that the same case on the Storm?

Prob not, as far as my experience, you can only push *one key @ a time.


*screen is one giant button.

In landscape mode you just type "mep(alt)2" it came up for me.

came up for me as well...

Got my code... Doesn't unlock anything but the SIM slot, GPS is still crippled. Inserting another providers SIM only allows you to use voice.. Data can only be accessed via Verizon per the Global Support rep.

SO SILLY ME, I HEAR ABOUT UNLOCKING PHONES ALL THE TIME. wHY? WHAT FOR? AM I MISSING OUT ON SOMETHING COOL OR JUST UNLOCK SO YOU CAN USE WITH ANOTHER SERVICE PROVIDER SOMEONE PIN ME THE ANSWER 304874F2 I AM AT WORK GTG.

LOUD NOISES!



Your latter assumption is correct.

I just had my Storm unlocked by Verizon for my trip to UK next week.

Ya but you are going to the UK, where Vodafone will be available for you to roam on.

The 9530 cannot be unlocked for use in the US on a GSM carrier...the 9500 however could, but it will be an EDGE only device. No 3g Data.

Just tested with my friends Tmo SIM... Worked. With EDGE data only though. So its possible, but in order to get the code you have to be a verizon customer for more than sixty days (so you're binded by the contract).
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You might want to check through your own forum, because what you just posted is incorrect. There are 9530's working on AT&T and T-Mobile. But as you said,only on EDGE.

So if I used this Storm in Canada my 3G will not work?
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No. The Storms HSPA band is only for 2100MHz which is primarily used in Europe and other sections of the world.

Apparently you can pre-order unlocked Storm online from MobileCity. Will have to check Tiger Direct.~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~