As part of a lawsuit settlement, Sprint has agreed to begin providing unlock codes for their phones.
Sprint uses the Master Subsidy Lock (MSL) as a means of locking phones from use on foreign carriers. This may have violated consumer protection laws in multiple states, including California. Sprint has decided to end this practice.
However, that does not mean that Sprint phones will immediately begin working on other networks, such as Verizon Wireless and Alltel. Having the MSL allows the phone to be re-programmed to be used on another carrier. However, Sprint phones have highly customized firmware… making it not possible to easily use data services and even make calls on other carriers.
In addition, the Sprint roaming files make it difficult for a Sprint phone, without specific modifications using a PC or terminal, to even see another tower.
While this may appear to be Sprint bucking a trend of phone unlocks, one thing is clear: Sprint phones will not magically start working on Verizon Wireless, Alltel or other carriers. Most carriers now validate the ESN/MEID of the phone to ensure it is not from another carrier, in addition to all the problems stated above.
Sprint has said that previous customers will be able to obtain their MSLs by contacting customer service. Sprint did not respond to further requests for comment as of this report. It is not clear when Sprint will begin offering the codes, settlements in pending class-action law suits must first be approved.
hello i have a metropcs cell phone.its a huawei m318 phone.i have a lcd problem .i can’t read text messages or read phone calls and area codes and phone numbers..here is my cell -phone number (Edit: Deleted) here is my esn# (Edit: Deleted) my phone is off right now can’t make calls or recieve calls please fix i have a block on phone
David, this is not MetroPCS, this is PhoneNews.com. You need to contact MetroPCS to fix your problem. We have edited your posting to remove personal information from public view.
wat is my phones msl? im tryin to use my phone as a modem, i entered the code and it asks my msl. i have a samsung instinct
You need to call Sprint customer service and ask them for it. If they ask why, tell them that Sprint policy is to give the MSL on-request to anyone.
hello i have the rant phone by sprint and when i text a number it saves the number so i wanna erase the number but it says that i need a code&i dont know the code
my mortrola i760 phone came up with subsidy lock on the screen and i cant do anything. I turned off, took the battery out and still nothing. help. thanks
Best thing you can do is call Sprint and have them give you the code. Your phone may have gone defective however, so you may also just want to take the phone to your local Sprint Store.