When you are looking at unlocking Sony Ericsson phones, be it free unlock software downloaded from the internet, unlocked calculator or paying for the unlocked phone services, most of the times, you will need to retrieve and supply the IMEI number of your Sony Ericsson phone.
If you are non tech guru, you might not know what an IMEI number is and how to go about getting it from your Sony Ericsson cell phone. Not to worry too much about that as this article will list some of the secret codes being used in mostly in Sony Ericsson mobile phone and how to go about getting them.
Take note that all the secret codes listed in this article are generally suitable for most of the Sony Ericsson cell phones models, but there might still be some that don’t work. Also, these codes are for your reference and you are using them at your own risk. We are not liable for any damages caused to the phone due to trying out of these codes. We don’t accept any complaints. Try it at your own risk!
SonyEricsson Secret Menu
-> * <- <- * <- * (-> means press joystick, arrow keys or jogdial to the right and <- means left.)
You’ll see phone model, software info, IMEI, configuration info, sim lock status, REAL time clock, total call time and text labels. You can also test your phones services and hardware from this menu (main display, camera, LED/illumination, Flash LED, keyboard, earphone, speaker, microphone, radio and vibrator tests).
IMEI Number
*#06#
Lock Status (SIM Lock)
<- * * <-
Do not lock your phone if you don’t know the unlock code. This is another good check before you buy any phone, especially second hand ones. If phone is SIM locked, you may not be able to switch to other GSM operators.
Shortcut to last dial number
0#
Shortcut to SIM numbers
On main menu type a number and press #