How To Unlock Nokia N97 for Free

Posted on July 15, 2009

Unlock Nokia N97 Want to unlock a Nokia N97 for free? These instructions show how to unlock a Nokia N97. You will need an unlock code for your N97 before you can begin. However, you can usually get a free unlock code by calling your phone carrier’s support number. Your phone carrier will then request your Nokia N97′s IMEI number. To get the IMEI number off your Nokia N97 just type *#06# and hit the enter/send button. The 15-digit output will be the magic number your looking for. If your phone carrier will not provide you with a free Nokia N97 unlock code, then read my other phone guide, there are other alternative methods of acquiring an unlock code which you can read about here.

Once you have attained a free unlock code, you can begin unlocking your N97. The steps that are provided below are based off one of my previous unlocking guides demonstrating how to unlock a Nokia phone.

Warning: Entering 3 or more incorrect unlock codes on your Nokia N97 could permanently lock your cell phone!

How To Unlock Nokia N97 for Free

1. Power on your Nokia N97 with your new UNACCEPTED SIM card.
2. Type #PW+
3. Followed by your Nokia N97′s 8-digit unlock code
4. Type +1#
5. If successful your Nokia N97 should say “SIM Restriction Off”
6. Your done!

Note: To get the PW characters on your cell phone you will need to hit the (*) asterisk key several times.

You should now have yourself a fully unlocked Nokia N97 mobile phone and you did it completely free! Most websites will tell you to go pay for a high priced unlock code. If the above instructions did not work on your phone or you want to learn more about unlocking SIM based phones, check this article out. Furthermore, recently the new Nokia N97 Mini was released and you can find the instructions to unlock it here.

How To Get An Unlock Code

Getting a free unlock code by requesting it from the carrier may not always work. Alternatively, I recomend trying to find your code by using an instant unlock site or service.

74 thoughts on “How To Unlock Nokia N97 for Free”

Nadeem on July 22, 2009 at 7:07 AM said:

will network operator give unlock code for free???
No way..
admin on July 22, 2009 at 7:34 AM said:

Depending on your service provider you may have to look into paying for a unlock code, however, I have found AT&T as well as T-Mobile to be more than willing to give an unlock code in exchange for your IMEI number. Best of luck Nadeem..
Hyfeno on July 23, 2009 at 2:56 AM said:

nice article.
dany on July 26, 2009 at 6:49 AM said:

it is sayin not allowed for some reason!
please if any knows the prob. please tell me!
thanx
N97owner on August 20, 2009 at 12:02 PM said:

I have to say the instrucctions are exactly to what my Network operator told me to do apart from step 7

In step 7 they ask me to Type 4 and then #

But in my case it did not work and that was with the Network telling me what to do, they said to me that they will come back to me once they have better instructions.

I thought to give it a go with your instructions as it has a 1 instead of the 4 in step 7 but it did not work either.

So these steps might be different for each operator.

Also be warned they said to me that you only get 3 chances to try this otherwise the phone locks.

I guess I only have 1 more go :-(
Charlotte on August 20, 2009 at 1:38 PM said:

Do unlock can nokia n97 02???? Let me know Many thanks
Robert on August 28, 2009 at 5:41 PM said:

O2 got unlocked all pay monthly phones U should feel lucky!!!
Anis Tusan on September 10, 2009 at 6:18 AM said:

Thanks/Noted above. My N97 is from T-Mobile. So, my question is, should I still do exactly as per the above steps or is it different for T-Mobile.

Another question, should I type everything (as per suggested steps (1 thru 7) in one single Line.

Last question, please confirm – say in Step 2 it says, Type * three times = P, whether there should be a space after typing * three times or should I type like: ***=P. Also should I continue the next step without giving any space in between.

Thank you very much.
admin on September 11, 2009 at 2:42 AM said:

Hey Anis, Yes I would try the same unlock instructions. I actually just updated the steps just a bit to make them less confusing. Essentially, you want to compose #pw+CODE+1#, where CODE = your 8-digit unlock code for your phone. Hope it helps and good luck!
paul on September 11, 2009 at 12:18 PM said:

i put a 3network chip into a vodaphone n97 an am getting intermitant internet access do you reckon this has something to do with the vodaphone software installed or my settings ? phone calls an texting is spot on .
admin on September 11, 2009 at 3:55 PM said:

Hey Paul, if your SMS text messaging and phone calls are fine, I would think it is just the wifi signal you are connecting to. However, if you are trying to access the internet using your data over the phone networks, then it could just be the location or your phone carrier capping your internet access. I highly doubt the software you have on your vodafone is problematic.. Hope this helps and good luck Paul!
Adil on September 17, 2009 at 8:21 AM said:

Hi,

I have just received Nokia N97 as an upgrade on 3 network UK…I am flying abroad for quite a long period want to use it there. I asked 3 to give me unlock code which they refused untill I pay them remaining term line rental in advance which I cant afford at all. I dont know what to do now. Can someone pls help and advise something??

Many thanks in advance.

Adil
Anis Tusan on September 17, 2009 at 3:22 PM said:

Many thanks – sorry for the delayed response as I was waiting for the code officially from T-Mobile (received today), having paid them £15.
Its however a 15 digit code and did not work. But the instructions are exactly as per yours given above. Then called T-Mobile support and was informed that I must have the T-Mobile sim inserted in order for the phone to be unblocked. The problem is I dont have a T-Mobile sim, and being in Dhaka I cant even get one here. Is there any suggestion. Also is the 15 digit code correct or should it be 8 digit.
admin on September 17, 2009 at 9:12 PM said:

Hey Anis, considering it is with T-Mobile, the 15 digit code will work as they gave you. Since the above instructions did not work for you, I would suggest powering on your Nokia N97 without any SIM card in at all. At this point it should request an unlock code or give you further instructions. However, iff that is what you have already tried then I would ask, have you tried it with your new SIM card? If not that may be the trick, but as T-Mobile support has said you might be out of luck :(
admin on September 17, 2009 at 9:19 PM said:

Hey Adil, since they will not provide you with a free unlock code for your Nokia N97, you will have to look elsewhere. I would suggest trying some of the unlock code software from this website. Hope this helps and good luck Adil!
Davin on September 18, 2009 at 7:32 AM said:

Hi, I bought a N97 which is locked on 3 at the moment. I want to unlock it so I can use my t-mobile sim. I rang t-mobile asking for the unlock code, but they said I need to go to 3 and ask them for it. I bought the phone privatley and don’t have a 3 account. What do you suggest I do to get it unlocked? Been searching a few places but can’t find anywhere that do it…PLEASE HELP!!!

Thanks
Davin
Anis Tusan on September 18, 2009 at 10:37 AM said:

Many Thanks. To be honest, I have tried all of the above options your suggested. Now. I have managed to get hold of a T-Mobile sim here in Dhaka. But this sim is of another person i.e. a different mobile number (not the number for which my N97 was provided). Please advise urgently if my N97 may be unlocked using a different T-Mobile sim.
admin on September 19, 2009 at 8:37 PM said:

Hey again Anis, sorry to hear you have had no success so far. Using another person’s T-Mobile SIM card should work, as it is the phone’s SIM lock you are unlocking and not on the actual SIM card itself. I have read articles of people borrowing friend’s SIM cards to unlock there phone. All you can do is try it and see if it works :) Good luck!
jay on September 21, 2009 at 7:38 AM said:

hi were do you find the 8 digit unlock code ?? cheers
sohail on September 29, 2009 at 5:22 AM said:

can N97 brand(3 mobile) unlock ???
dan on October 6, 2009 at 12:23 PM said:

Hi, these steps only work if you have the network code provided by your service provider first dont they? I have one of these phones on t-mobile but do i have to request the unlocking code from them first? Wont they charge me a fee?
Babo on October 20, 2009 at 5:56 PM said:

ppl i am using a nokia n97 provided my my local Bosnian provider bh mobile now they wont give me the code even if i am willing to pay and no other website on the internet offer codes for this provider now is there any other way to remove the restriction like a software hack like for the iphone or something…
S.M. Thampi on October 21, 2009 at 5:44 AM said:

On my Nokia N97 the security code 12345 or 00000 does not work as it says code error. when I switchon the phone i get logo of Nokia and then logo og Vodafone. Please help me reset the phone to default security code.
Thanks
mayank on October 26, 2009 at 6:55 AM said:

Hi I want to unlock my Nokia N97, does this code work and everything? Thanks!
Derek on November 13, 2009 at 3:20 PM said:

Thanks! It worked and totally unlocked my N97. I just got rid of my phone and was able to give it to a friend to use with his phone carrier.
dario mavic on November 18, 2009 at 10:18 AM said:

hi, bought nokia n97 locked on 3. Can i unlock it? Please helpppp!!!!

Am not in uk so dont know what to do
albert a on November 18, 2009 at 9:46 PM said:

i tried what you said,, but after trying it said not allowed,, was i given the wrong unlock code?
romes on November 27, 2009 at 1:27 AM said:

hi i’m frm nepal nd i’ve n97 which is 3 network…i can’t unlock my cell phone so will u help me to solve this problem i’m so greatfull with u if u solve this problem my imei number is:356064032261832, plz help me plzzzzz
London on December 15, 2009 at 10:54 AM said:

The only way is calling the provider, unlock code websites do not support N97, N97, E71…are BB5 locking code
hikam on December 16, 2009 at 4:31 AM said:

i need to unlock my n97..its network is 3 mobile…so can u tl me hw to unlock it
T-Pain on December 16, 2009 at 8:22 AM said:

How do you know the 8-digit-code?
HELP ASAP :O
hikam on December 18, 2009 at 1:44 PM said:

@romes
hey did u unlock your n97 phone. i also have the problem. nedd to unlock 3 mobile network…please help me..reply to hikam1989@hotmail.com
mwolf on December 20, 2009 at 9:29 AM said:

what is #pw+ what is pw how i should write it ???and where to get it if they mean its password
Nitin on December 20, 2009 at 4:56 PM said:

Hi, I have nokia N97 phone which i got from austria and its locked and I am not able to find its unlock code in india. Can you please help me with the same…
Anthony on December 29, 2009 at 11:37 AM said:

I love to unlock Nokia N97 with 3 network. The serial ime numbers is 356064/03/833747/9. I will be grateful if the unlock code can be given to me. thank you.
parh on January 7, 2010 at 2:07 AM said:

I have Nokia N97 with 3 network. The serial ime numbers is 356064/03/837525/5. I will be grateful if the unlock code can be given to me. thank you.
Jon on January 8, 2010 at 5:31 AM said:

Hi!
How can I unlock my Nokia n97 in Norway?
Thanks!
parth on January 10, 2010 at 5:31 AM said:

hi i’m frm gujarat nd i’ve n97 which is 3 network…i can’t unlock my cell phone so will u help me to solve this problem i’m so greatfull with u if u solve this problem my imei number is:356064038375255, plz help me plz
paresh on January 13, 2010 at 11:34 AM said:

London :The only way is calling the provider, unlock code websites do not support N97, N97, E71…are BB5 locking code
admin on January 22, 2010 at 11:51 PM said:

Phone Vim appears to have some good informations and articles on the latest mobile phones.
Ali on February 4, 2010 at 8:26 PM said:

hiya I have got a nokia n97 locked to 3 network can you please provide me unlock code please I rang 3 and they want £15 told them I am not willing to pay that. imei number is 356064034461000…thanks
Ahsan on February 11, 2010 at 10:51 AM said:

my ime no is 356064032739316, phone is of 3 mobile from united kingdom and im in pakistan.. need its unlock code.. can someone plz help???
bhaumik on February 12, 2010 at 2:07 AM said:

@dario mavic
throw in a sabarmati river… bloddy 3 network…..
abdul on February 26, 2010 at 3:02 PM said:

hi dear admin , hope u r fine . i try my best to get my nokia n97 unlock code . nearly i spend 20 £ on many sites but no reply . can you please help me to find out the unlock code . i wil be very thank full to you . i am sending you my e:mail adress please reply me thanks.. by Abdul
IMEI 3560 6403 6815 567 . e:mail ahsan700_40@hotmail.co.uk
Andrew on February 26, 2010 at 8:48 PM said:

hi i recently got an N(& locked to 3 (in australia) and was wondering if i could get an unlock code.
IMEI: 358226038453792
Grey on February 27, 2010 at 12:59 PM said:

Hi admin i need an unlock code for Nokia N97 locked on Vodafone Spain … If you can help me pls mail me and i’ll send all details
hikam on February 27, 2010 at 1:15 PM said:

i need to unlock my nokia n97 3mobile netwrk….im frm srilanka….this is my n97 imei:354225032517844….hikam1989@hotmail.com…
Liam on February 28, 2010 at 11:03 AM said:

HEYY, I SEEM TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS MOST PPL 3 DONT SEEM TO BE RELEASING ANY CODES :( ANY HELP PLZ!!
romi on February 28, 2010 at 1:08 PM said:

i want unlock my n97 please
umar farooq on March 15, 2010 at 8:43 PM said:

nokia n97 country code. I am in Haiti but not working. The is DGCL
amit on March 18, 2010 at 4:15 AM said:

Hi, I have nokia N97 phone which i got from austria and its locked and I am not able to find its unlock code in india. its imei No. 358226036160496 Can you please help me with the same…
adji on March 18, 2010 at 10:37 AM said:

can you give me liciensi code to quickoffice please… Imei 358226038288253 I m in Indonesia email diyank10@yahoo.co.id txs
umair on March 23, 2010 at 8:21 AM said:

hi plz my help me mob opne unlock plz contet my mob no
iba on March 24, 2010 at 3:59 PM said:

Hello,
I have Nokia N97 phone which I got from France locked on SFR and I am not able to find the unlock code in Sénégal.
The imei No. 3560 6403 5408 729
Can you please help me ?
admin on March 24, 2010 at 5:53 PM said:

Iba, have you tried calling SFR’s support by phone and requesting a Nokia N97 unlock code? If not this is by far the best method, as many people have had success doing this. It is often free and they will request the IMEI number you just provided. If for some reason they want to charge for this service or they will not provide you with one for your N97, then I would recommend this website that offers cheap unlocking codes. I hope this helps and good luck unlocking your Nokia cell phone Iba!
Lee on March 25, 2010 at 5:34 AM said:

hi admin i have an97 locked on movistar(spain). i have been living in tenerife but now back in the uk and cant unlock the phone. i really am stuck. took it to 3 phone shops asking them to unlock it but no luck. Just switced the phone on today after months and im getting orange reception which is strange cause for the last few months i havent had any reception at all.
IMIE NO. 354225033735890
pls help anyone…..would be very grateful thanks
ahmed on April 1, 2010 at 8:16 AM said:

i have a s8000 mobile iam unable to unlock can u give me advice
Hoang on April 5, 2010 at 2:03 AM said:

i need to unlock code my nokia n97. this is my n97 imei:356064030705996
I’m in Viet Nam.
Thank you!
selcuk on April 7, 2010 at 5:51 AM said:

Hi, I need to unlock code my nokia n97. this is my n97 imei:358226035754216

i live in Austria Vienna my handy locken by 3 Huchison
chris on April 13, 2010 at 11:30 PM said:

hi admin.. my n97 was working fine for around 2 months now its saying its blocked from the optus network (australia) is there anyway to unlock this type of lock from my phone.. much appreciated
Ba Hoang on April 22, 2010 at 12:03 AM said:

i need to unlock code my nokia n97. this is my n97 imei:356064030705996
I’m in Viet Nam. Aladin736@yahoo.com.vn
Thank you!
Musa on May 16, 2010 at 1:06 PM said:

Hi
Hope you are fine there. I got nokia N97 of 3 networks (uk). I wanna unlock this mobile. Can you please tell me is it possible to unlock this mobile. IMEI: 356064034267068. plz give me unlock code

Hope your quick reply.
Thanks
Musa
HAYAT on May 22, 2010 at 11:07 AM said:

Hi
I got nokia N97 of (uk). I wanna unlock this mobile. Can you please tell me is it possible to unlock this mobile. IMEI: 356064039687724. plz give me unlock code

Hope your quick reply.
Thanks
Hayat
Khuram on May 24, 2010 at 9:38 AM said:

Hi Admin,
Longs U to b fine . I got nokia N97 32G of 3 networks (uk) and need Ur help to unlock its country code.
Regards,
Khuram
Lahore, Pakistan
jassisaini on May 26, 2010 at 11:10 AM said:

Yes it is possible in India. If you are in Delhi contact Asian Electronics, J-139, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi, India

I got my N97 (3 network) unlocked successfully from them 3 weeks back.

Enjoy N97….
mmfh on May 27, 2010 at 6:17 PM said:

Hi Admin,
My IMEI number: 358226035499481
Could you provide me with unlock code?

Thanks in advance!
mmfh
Gio2000 on May 30, 2010 at 6:47 AM said:

Hi

Just bought nNokin N97 from ebay, locked to T-mobile. I put my T mobile sim in it, thinking it should be ok. It doesn’t reject the sim as i was able to copy numbers from sim to phone, but when I try ro make calls, it says ‘emergency calls only’.

Is the phone blocked? What’s my next step?

Thanks in advance, Gio2000
vince on June 16, 2010 at 8:43 AM said:

Could you send me my unlock code

IMEI (356918030822095)

Thank a lot.
Derek on July 14, 2010 at 8:14 PM said:

Hey guys, unfortunately I cannot generate a Nokia N97 unlock code for phones. I would try calling up your phone carrier first and requesting a free one. Otherwise, these two places work really good: Unlock Cell Phone Code and Global Unlock. If you need any help once you have your unlock code let me know. Good luck!
jen on October 13, 2010 at 12:44 AM said:

OMG i cant beleive it actually worked thanks heaps these instructions were clear and simple for unlocking N97 mini thnx heaps
ashley green on February 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM said:

hi can you please email me the 8 dig unlock code for n97 its with 3aust phone IMIE 357985032824667 thanks for your time
Abdul on June 29, 2011 at 5:03 PM said:

+1# instead of ’1′ you have to put a different number depending on what carrier the phone is locked for. if you do ti with +1# it may show dat its unlocked but its not. in order to unlock a Bell phone Canada we had to enter +5#

Hyfeno

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